How To Sleep: Recent Episodes
Mike Shafer
I'm here to help you fall asleep, one instruction manual at a time. Each episode features a full read through of the instructions of everyday products like toilets, typewriters, board games, with the occasional food package thrown in for good measure.
The show returns with a topic near and dear to my heart: pouring a concrete slab, or driveway. I hail from a long line of brick masons and have poured many a driveway and basement. Whether helpful to aid in your sleep or DIY house needs, I hope you enjoy.
Follow along:
http://www.copesandgravel.com/how-to-build-concrete-driveway.html
https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/how-to-pour-a-perfect-slab/
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I spent all day Saturday cleaning the house and listening to the sweet sounds coming from my Crosley Record Player. That's all the inspiration I needed for this week's episode. I hope you can find the time to put on your favorite music and relax and have fun like I did. Enjoy!
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https://www.manualslib.com/manual/33650/Crosley-Crosley-Traveler-Turntable-Cr49.html
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It's not Super Bowl Sunday without an endless supply of delicious snacks. Numerous recipes are covered, from deviled eggs to chicken wings to winter sangria. It might be best to listen on a full stomach. Enjoy!
Follow along:
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/deviled-eggs-recipe-1942616
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/guacamole-recipe-2011673
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a11044/seven-layer-dip-recipe-ghk0911/
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/classic-hot-wings-recipe-2107280
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/68461/buffalo-chicken-dip/
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a32690/bbq-brisket-tacos/
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a35022/how-to-make-muffuletta/
https://www.averiecooks.com/ham-cheese-sliders/
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/winter-sangria-recipe-2014048
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/marshmallow-crispy-treats-recipe-2102549
With host Mike Shafer.
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A recent trip to North Georgia led to a cold night, a warm fire, and tasty s'mores. Thus, an inspired look into building various types of campfires effectively and efficiently, and once the fire's going, cooking the perfect s'more. Enjoy!
Follow along:
https://smokeybear.com/en/prevention-how-tos/campfire-safety/how-to-build-your-campfire
https://koa.com/blog/how-to-build-the-perfect-campfire/
https://www.campersandgear.com/tips/how-to-make-the-perfect-smore/
https://skillet.lifehacker.com/how-do-you-make-perfect-smores-1827635164
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Hello!
My birthday weekend has been a blast but all-encompassing. Thus, a flasbhack to one of my favorite episodes. I hope you enjoy as well.
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The Scientific American Supplement is back again, this time from 1898, with an article offering various theories on the causes of sleep.
Read along at https://www.gutenberg.org/files/18265/18265-h/18265-h.htm#art08.
With host Mike Shafer.
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Whether you're binging another TV series, catching up on old movies, or watching the NFL playoffs, it's a joy to do it on a mounted TV. I mounted my TV a few months back and have been meaning to feature the manual from my Sanus Full-Motion Wall Mount. The time has come. Enjoy!
Follow along:
https://www.sanus.com/assets/products/lmf115/documents/LMF115_191111.pdf
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The calendar flips to 2021 and health resolutions abound. While I do believe in a year-long focus on health, I'm like plenty of others who slack from time to time during the year, notably from mid-November through December. Therefore, when I glanced down in my bathroom and thought of a recent attempt at capturing my goals for the year, I realized the perfect manual was staring back at me: my scale. Enjoy!
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https://media.greatergoods.com/assets/1k391c924p.pdf
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I have forever been fascinated and entertained by the buiding process. This Scientific American Supplement, Architects and Builders Edition, shares many examples of construction from the late 1800s. I've selected and read several of them for a sleep aid and your listening pleasure. Enjoy!
Follow along:
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/50927/50927-h/50927-h.htm
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You didn't think I'd close out the end of 2020 without sharing some favorite recipes did you? Not a chance. Listen in to learn about cooking a Prime Rib Roast and follow it up with a delicious Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookie (or ten). Happy Holidays! Sleep tight!
Follow along:
https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/prime_rib/
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/chewy-ginger-molasses-cookies/
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As I return from time spent home for the holidays, I smile at instant memories of playing Sorry! (and coming in 2nd place :) ) with my family. There's nothing better than laughs and cherished time with all of them. So, due to travels, I bring to you the intsructions of still one of my favorite board games of all time. Happy holidays!
Flashback description!
The game has started. You've moved your blue pawn across the majority of the board of play. You're 2 spots from the safe zone. Your turn is up next and all it will take is one card pull to get you in. Then your friend pulls a card, smirks, flips it over, and says "Sorry!" while she swaps out a red pawn from her start area with your oh-so-close to home blue pawn. You grumble and continue on, hoping the luck turns in your favorite next time around.
Sorry!, the game of sweet revenge, is featured.
Read along at https://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/Sorry.PDF.
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Next up in the holiday series: My favorite video game of all-time: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, for the Super Nintendo. This jam-packed manual runs 46 pages long and boasts a Hyrule backstory, a breakdown of the use of each button, a list of items to collect, a bestiary catalogue, and of course, a warranty. This one runs long to help you relax during this holiday season. Happy Holidays!
Follow along: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/common/pdf/CLV-P-SAAEE.pdf
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One of my favorite video games and one of the most popular video games of all time, Street Fighter II influenced slews of modern fighting video games. The manual runs nearly 40 pages and includes detailed descriptions of each fighter, all the way from height, weight, DOB, their backstory and why they fight. Oh, every one of their special moves is catalogued and explained so you can perfect each one in combat. A classic game. A classic manual. This is Street Fighter II: Turbo. Enjoy!
Follow along: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/common/pdf/CLV-P-SABHE.pdf
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The festive spirit isn't slowing down in the How To Sleep world. Next up: Picking the perfect Christmas tree. Whether real or artificial, both articles have something for anyone looking for that exact tree to lighten up their space. From blue spruce to balsam fir, from white lights to multi-colored, we've got you covered.
This Old House article: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/21018599/how-to-pick-the-perfect-christmas-tree
Balsam Hill: https://www.balsamhill.com/how-to-choose-the-right-artificial-tree
With host Mike Shafer.
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Board games are about to get dusted off during this stay-in holiday season. Which means it's time to flashback to one of my favorite episodes.
Don your top hat, head on down to Boardwalk, and do your best to stay out of jail. Board games are back with the most iconic and popular board game of all time: Monopoly.
Find the Millennium Edition manual at: https://www.fgbradleys.com/rules/Monopoly%20Millennium%20Edition.pdf
The 80 enterprising facts are here: https://mashable.com/2015/01/21/monopoly-facts/#ikErSjOVLgq5
With host Mike Shafer.
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As I prepare to pack my car for a long road trip up north to see friends and family, I am also preparing mentally for all the craziness that can come with spending an abundance of "quality" time with all of them. The holidays are a time to cherish time spent with loved ones. They are also a time to take a deep breath and prepare for the insanity. Listen in for tips to survive (and enjoy!) this holiday season.
Follow along at:
https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/stress-free-holidays
https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/dealing-with-a-dysfunctional-family-during-the-holidays/all
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A tale as old as time: Halloween ends and everyone breaks out the Christmas decorations. It's been a long 7+ months. I don't blame people for their flourish and glee in spreading holiday cheer around their house. It got me thinking about the holidays, which turned to my favorite toy as a kid: a power train set. Interchangng tracks, interactive smoke stack and whistle, accessories galore. This manual has it all. Sit back, relax, take a deep breath, and enjoy.
Follow along at:
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/831958/Lionel-Honda-Flyer-Train-Set.html?page=1#manual
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Wake up at a different time than normal this morning? Perhaps an hour or two early? Ever cherish the extra hour of sleep only to find yourself drowsy later in the day? Desperately in need of a nap? You and millions of others around the world who live in countries that observe the clock-changing Daylight Saving (no "s" at the end!) Time. This episode explains the Why behind it, as well as some history and tips on how to adjust your sleep cycle to get a better night's rest.
Read along at:
https://www.livescience.com/56048-daylight-saving-time-guide.html
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythm/daylight-saving-time
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The first book from Alvin Schwartz's famous horror collection for children laid the foundation for millions of fans of the macabre. Illustrations from Stephen Gammell helped it sell over seven million copies. The 3-book series scares from start to finish. We celebrate Halloween by reading selected tales from the book that started it all. Turn the lights down, lay back, relax, and enjoy.
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A crisp, spicy, and aromatic beverage is just the ticket this autumn. Articles from Craft Beer & Brewing and Brooklyn BrewShop teach us more about the history and how-to make a perfect pumpkin beer. Cheers!
Read along at:
https://beerandbrewing.com/brewing-the-perfect-pumpkin-ale/
https://brooklynbrewshop.com/pages/instructions-pumpkin-beer
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This spooky October episode shares the background and process of one of the most interesting How-Tos in the show's history: mummification. Scary? Sure. Precious and important to ancient cultures who believed in the importance of the afterlife? Absolutely. Enjoy!
Read along at:
https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/mummies
https://www.livescience.com/mummification.html
https://www.mylearning.org/stories/ancient-egypt-death-and-the-afterlife/331
With host Mike Shafer.
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Risk, one of the most popular board games of all time, gets The How to Sleep treatment. Enjoy!
Read along at https://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/risk.pdf
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We're heading back to December 30, 1882 for another article from The Scientific American Supplement. This one details a printing process that is certain to entertain and lull the mind right to sleep. In short: The Perfect Combo.
Read along at http://www.gutenberg.org/files/18763/18763-h/18763-h.htm
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Fall is in the air! I can't think of any better way to get into the spirit and enjoy the season than to cook a batch of fresh and crisp homemade apple cider. Listen in to dream all about this delicious fall beverage.
Read along and find the recipe at https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/homemade-apple-cider/
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Ever fall asleep to learning the best way to trim the back of your neck? Or inside your nose? Wonder no more. This week's episode gets back to a manual read, this from a trusty product I use: the Philips Norleco Nose and Ear Hair Trimmer.
Read along at https://www.manualslib.com/manual/729895/Philips-Norelco-Nt9110.html#manual.
With host Mike Shafer.
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The podcast returns with a menu to both put you to sleep and make you hungry: The All American Diner. Skippy Peanut Butter and Welch's Jam Sandwich for $2.75? Meatball hero for $7? 12 oz of hot Columbian coffee for $1.25? Count me in.
Listen in to find out more about the options. Or read along at https://www.zomato.com/new-york-city/all-american-diner-lower-manhattan/menu
With host Mike Shafer.
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It somehow took over 60 episodes and 31 Mini Manuals to get to gelato, but here we finally are. Ice cream and gelato are similar but also much different. Listen in to learn what makes this Italian dessert taste so pure and vibrant.
Follow along at Food Nouveau: http://foodnouveau.com/recipes/how-tos/how-to-make-gelato/
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I have the perfect summer weekend plans: break out an old Clue board game (or borrow from a friend or buy a new version), enjoy this classic murder mystery with friends and family, and then finish up by watching the 1985 movie based off the game. And then get a great night of sleep. What could go wrong?
Read through the manual at https://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/Clue_(2002).pdf
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Mini Manual #30 is back from travel hiatus to provide various methods on how to easily cut everyone's favorite summer snack: watermelon.
Follow along with visuals at: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a27198230/how-to-cut-a-watermelon/
With host Mike Shafer.
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The hot and humid summer has me flashing back to the dehumidifier episode.
Basement musty and dusty? Laundry room far too humid? Check out this week's manual on the Frigidaire Dehumidifier.
Read through the manual at https://www.manualslib.com/manual/255890/Frigidaire-2020266a0107.html#manual
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Work travels for the next week mean we're on summer break and flashbacks to older episdoes. Let's first Flashback to the funniest manual ever written, and perhaps the funniest thing ever written. If you zonk out to this one, congrats. Please enjoy Gary Dahl's wonderfully witty manual for the Pet Rock.
Read through this hilarious manual at https://www.scribd.com/doc/252772385/The-Care-and-Training-of-Your-Pet-Rock-Manual-by-Gary-Dahl
With host Mike Shafer.
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Mini Manual #29 checks in with two of the more important toiletries in my life: Salonpas, the pain relieving patch, and Cremo Shave Cream, the smoothest and most invigorating cream I've used in my many years of shaving.
Check out all of the Cremo products and labels at: https://cremocompany.com/
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Porcelain molding has been around for ages. The Scientific American Supplement helps us peak behind the curtain to learn a bit more about this fascinating this process from 1885.
Head over to Project Gutenberg for the article: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/13939/13939-h/13939-h.htm
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I've made no secret about the importance of staying hydrated. As it heats up, that's more important than ever. Today's Mini Manual goes over the packing information on my refrigerator water filter.
With host Mike Shafer.
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We're celebrating the first day of summer by covering a manual for one of the most used items during summer time: a common, everyday hose. And more specifically, a fancy hose reel to make using and rewinding your hose a breeze on those hot summer days.
Find the manual at: https://www.suncast.com/media/blfa_files/RSH125_Inst_manual_0361081F_EN_3.pdf
With host Mike Shafer.
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Staying regular is more important than ever. Probiotics help us do that, and none better than Mary Ruth's Daily Liquid Probiotic. The box is a manual in itself, with not only instructions but helpful FAQs on how and why probiotics work.
Learn more about all of their products at: https://www.maryruthorganics.com/
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Looking to stay cool during the summer? Want a steady hum to help you sleep? Listen in to this week's episode on box fans.
Find the manual at: https://www.lasko.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/B20573_Lasko_Weather-Shield_Box_Fan.pdf
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Everyone has their must have items going into the summer season. I have a few, but three essentials: anti-itch gel for bug bites, sun screen, and water. Moquitoes love me as much as the sun does, so I come prepared. When bug spray doesn't work, I turn to my handy Itch Eraser. I put sun screen on repeatedly when I'm enjoying time outdoors. I also make sure to stay hydrated, year-round but more importantly when I'm sweating in the hot summer heat.
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“More than just a practical how-to list, instruction manuals can reveal much about the time and society in which they were written. How they have evolved tells us about how we’ve changed too.” Helene Schumacher from BBC Future takes us deep into the world of instruction manuals.
Find the full article at: http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180403-inside-the-world-of-instruction-manuals
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We're into June and it's warming up. It's time to learn all about the refreshing beer that helps introduce us to the world of "sours".
Read along at https://beerandbrewing.com/make-your-best-berliner-weisse/ and find the specific recipe at https://beerandbrewing.com/scared-sour-berliner-weisse-recipe/.
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To help prepare for a special summer beer episode, we're flashing back to the amber ale episode to learn all about brewing beer.
Read through at: https://52brews.com/how-to-make-beer (Also check out Mark's how-to video at the bottom of the page.)
Find out more about Joshua M. Berstein's stellar "The Complete Beer Course" at https://www.joshuambernstein.com/complete-beer-course/.
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Mini Manual #24 provides tips and safety advice before you get out your handy weed whacker to put the finishing touches on your lawn work.
Read along at http://www.weedtrimmerline.com/11-tips-to-use-string-trimmer-efficiently/
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The show's hit 50 episodes! I'm celebrating with a work trip out of the country. What better way to prepare than to cover an out of office checklist.
Read along at https://verilymag.com/2017/06/ooo-vacation-days-office-prep.
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Mini Manual #23 takes all of that vibrant and tasty fruit and turns it into a refreshing cold dish to serve at summer gatherings.
Read along at Jaclyn Bell's blog -- Cooking Classy -- at https://www.cookingclassy.com/honey-lime-rainbow-fruit-salad/
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Tune in to learn whilst falling asleep to this blooming episode on how to plant flowers.
Read along at https://www.wikihow.com/Plant-Flowers
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Mini Manual #22 is ready to play ball, describing several ways to break in that new baseball glove.
Read along at https://www.baseballmonkey.com/how-to-break-in-a-baseball-glove AND at https://www.fatherly.com/play/how-to-break-in-kids-baseball-glove/.
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The Scientific American Supplement is back again, this time from 1898, with an article offering various theories on the causes of sleep.
Read along at https://www.gutenberg.org/files/18265/18265-h/18265-h.htm#art08.
With host Mike Shafer.
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Mini Manual #21 shows exactly how to use Nasacort to combat those pesky allergens, during spring and throughout the year.
Read along at https://www.nasacort.ca/en/how-to-use
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The game has started. You've moved your blue pawn across the majority of the board of play. You're 2 spots from the safe zone. Your turn is up next and all it will take is one card pull to get you in. Then your friend pulls a card, smirks, flips it over, and says "Sorry!" while she swaps out a red pawn from her start area with your oh-so-close to home blue pawn. You grumble and continue on, hoping the luck turns in your favorite next time around.
Sorry!, the game of sweet revenge, is featured.
Read along at https://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/Sorry.PDF.
With host Mike Shafer.
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My favorite recipe of all-time gets the How To treatment, as The Pioneer Woman's Restaurant Style Salsa comes front and center. It's easy, it's delicious. Enjoy.
Read along at https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/restaurant-style-salsa/
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I make two things with my blender: smoothies and salsa. Today's episode serves two purposes: to motivate me to use it more, but more importantly, to read through the most thorough episode to date, with warnings upon warnings from the manual of this powerful machine. It's the Ninja Professional Blender. Listen in.
Read along at https://www.ninjakitchen.com/include/pdf/manual-nj600.pdf.
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A great night of sleep is important and staying active can help out. The main way I do that is with the help of knee support. MM#19 talks about workout routines you can maintain and shares the ACE Knee Support manual.
With host Mike Shafer.
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Coming in at 31,000 brush strokes per minute, the Sonicare Electric Toothbrush deep cleans your teeth and gums and leaves you with a squeaky clean smile. Listen in for the most perfect, well-written article I've read thus far. This one is a masterpiece.
Read along at https://www.download.p4c.philips.com/files/h/hx9882_12/hx9882_12_dfu_aen.pdf
With host Mike Shafer.
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The "Few" Series returns with three all-important toiletry items: Listerine Mouthwash, Zyrtec, and Harry's Post-Shave Mist.
Check your local stores to read along.
With host Mike Shafer.
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Imagine a world where doing dishes isn't a chore, but an adventure. The Kraus Bolden Single Handle Commercial Kitchen Faucet might just transport you there. At the very least, the manual will entrance you. Stick around long enough for the hefty warranty at the end.
Read along at http://www.kraususa.com/pdf/KPF-1610CH_Installation_16.pdf
With host Mike Shafer.
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The warming weather means I'm ready to swap out my hot coffee with cold brew. I had heard brewing it was simple, but after reading the Takeya manual, and testing it out, this will be my go-to preparation for spring and summer.
With host Mike Shafer.
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I couldn't record the show without the help of my trusty sidekick, the Samson G-Track Pro. Listen in to hear what makes this hefty microphone tick.
Read along at http://www.samsontech.com/site_media/support/manuals/G-Track_Pro_OM_5L_V3.pdf
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MM #16 can't stop the food train from running around the bend. Adam and Joanne Gallagher, from the blog Inspired Taste, don't just show us one way to make homemade peanut butter, they show us THREE ways, all quick, easy, and delicious.
Give it a look: https://www.inspiredtaste.net/21318/how-to-make-peanut-butter-three-ways/
Make sure to follow along with their recipes all over social media as well @inspiredtaste. And dig around the website for their cute cat Ellie!
With host Mike Shafer.
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The year is 1994. Basketball fans aren't prepared for this. Video gamers aren't prepared either. No one's ready for the turbo-charged, wham bam slamming hardwood hoop action that NBA Jam Tournament Edition unleashes. With March Madness in full force, relive those jam-packed memories with this episode.
Find the game manual here: https://classicreload.com/sites/default/files/genesis-nba-jam-tournament-edition_Manual.pdf
With host Mike Shafer.
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MM #15 goes where a billion brunchers have gone before: poached eggs.
Lisa Bryan, from the blog Downshiftology, wrote a delectable article to help poach the perfect egg.
Give it a look: https://downshiftology.com/recipes/poached-eggs/
With host Mike Shafer.
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Hop into a time machine and head all the way back to October 2, 1886 to see how one article from the Scientific American Supplement explains how to make useful bags.
Find the entire issue including the title article here: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/16360/16360-h/16360-h.htm
With host Mike Shafer.
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MM #14 shares the Marcato Atlas 150 pasta maker and shows how to make homemade pasta.
Find the written instructions and delicious images here:
https://www.marcato.it/sites/default/files/node/documentation/files/2018-01/Marcato_Atlas_150.pdf
With host Mike Shafer.
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Before we had DVD/VHS players, we were gifted a combo platter capable of playing 8-track, recording cassettes, AND playing records. Our 30th episode is pleased to share all of the ways to use this magnificent machine.
Find the Candle manual at: http://www.8-track-shack.com/blog/2015/07/candle-model-js-9063-amfm-stereo-multiplex-system-w-8-track-player-owners-manual/
With host Mike Shafer.
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It's Monday which means Mini Manual time. MM #13 teaches how to play Euchre, a popular card game in the Midwest and around the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Find the written instructions here: https://www.dummies.com/games/card-games/euchre/the-basics-of-playing-euchre/
Follow along with a helpful video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-BmY6uhR6k
With host Mike Shafer.
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Don your top hat, head on down to Boardwalk, and do your best to stay out of jail. Board games are back with the most iconic and popular board game of all time: Monopoly.
Find the Millennium Edition manual at: https://www.fgbradleys.com/rules/Monopoly%20Millennium%20Edition.pdf
The 80 enterprising facts are here: https://mashable.com/2015/01/21/monopoly-facts/#ikErSjOVLgq5
With host Mike Shafer.
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Mini Manual #12 kicks off the week with not 1 or 2 but 3 food packages revealed and explained:
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Starkist BOLD Buffalo Style Tuna
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Cracked Pepper & Olive Oil Triscuits
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Samaos Girl Scout Cookies
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Friday's episode details a variety of coffee brewing methods. Tuck yourself into bed and dream about a warm (or cold) cup of joe.
Follow along with both articles at: https://coffee-brewing-methods.com/
AND
http://www.eatingwell.com/article/41595/9-rules-for-how-to-make-a-perfect-cup-of-coffee/
With host Mike Shafer.
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Mini Manual #11 shares all of the nitty-gritty compliance, safety, and warranty information from my new Logitech keyboard and mouse.
With host Mike Shafer.
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Long lectures dotting your college landscape? Work meetings running a bit long? Simply want some ways to get through a long work day? Listen in to hear all the tips to survive a long lecture.
Follow along with this wikiHow article at: https://www.wikihow.com/Survive-a-Long-Lecture
With host Mike Shafer.
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Mini Manual #10 gets to the bottom of hiccups: why they happen, how to avoid them, and home remedy cures for when they just won't go away.
Check out the article at: https://www.medicinenet.com/hiccups/article.htm
With host Mike Shafer.
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The Scientific American Supplement published an article in 1887 that explains everything you've ever wanted to know about the analysis of urine.
Read through this tongue-twisting technical article at: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/16948/16948-h/16948-h.htm
With host Mike Shafer.
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Mini Manual #9 gets in the Valentine's Day mood with a look into writing a Romantic Comedy as well as a recipe for making fudge.
Check out the 6 steps to writing a Romantic Comedy at: https://www.writersstore.com/romantic-comedy-writing-secrets/
Find the fudge recipe (and many others) at: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9420/old-fashioned-chocolate-fudge/
With host Mike Shafer.
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Come with me on a sleepy trip back to 1892, where Scientific American Supplement provided narrative how-to manuals for days. The first of many to come talks about Enameled Letters.
Read through this delightful article at: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/15193/15193-h/15193-h.htm
With host Mike Shafer.
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Mini Manual #8 flashes to the past with instructions to make that old classic paper fortune teller. You might know it better as a Cootie Catcher.
Check out the wikiHow instructions (with helpful videos): https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Cootie-Catcher-(Origami-Fortune-Teller)
With host Mike Shafer.
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The funniest manual ever written, and perhaps the funniest thing ever written, gets the How to Sleep treatment. If you zonk out to this one, congrats. Please enjoy Gary Dahl's wonderfully witty manual for the Pet Rock.
Read through this hilarious manual at https://www.scribd.com/doc/252772385/The-Care-and-Training-of-Your-Pet-Rock-Manual-by-Gary-Dahl
With host Mike Shafer.
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Mini Manual #7 helps us all get acquainted with the weird world of birdwatching, and how to get started.
Big thanks to Brandon Michael Lowden (www.twitter.com/BookMusicLyrics) who graciously allowed me to read the excellent article shared in this episode: https://beesreads.com/how-to-infiltrate-the-weird-world-of-birdwatching-36835ae605f8
With host Mike Shafer.
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Been listening in and wondering how the manuals themselves are written? In this special reveal, today's episode goes behind the scenes to show how they're composed.
Read through the manual at https://www.auburn.edu/~dgr0003/Classroom%20PPT/instructions_process.ppt
With host Mike Shafer.
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Mini Manual #6 provides instructions for a fun DIY homemade paper activity. Have animals and wondered what it's like to hear the packaging information for their treats? Wonder no more!
Link to the homemade paper instructions: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/homemade-paper/
With host Mike Shafer.
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Basement musty and dusty? Laundry room far too humid? Check out this week's manual on the Frigidaire Dehumidifier.
Read through the manual at https://www.manualslib.com/manual/255890/Frigidaire-2020266a0107.html#manual
With host Mike Shafer.
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Mini Manual #5 shares a few thoughts on different ways to sleep better, including the 4-7-8 breathing exercise and a reading of a box of Sleepytime tea.
With host Mike Shafer.
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The oldest manual I've read to date brings back the days of the typewriter. Come for the coffee stain on pages 4-5; stay for the detailed instructions on how to fit a new ribbon.
Read through the manual at https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2384/6833/files/Imperial_Good_Companion_Typewriter_instructions_Manual.pdf?8738345546004849702
With host Mike Shafer.
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Mini Manual #4 checks out that tiny folded piece of paper in your box of eye drops. Then it ends with instructions on how to drink a certain can of Old Nation beer. It's true, beer needs instructions now!
With host Mike Shafer.
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This sudsy episode details how to brew beer.
Read through as you listen at: https://52brews.com/how-to-make-beer (Also check out Mark's how-to video at the bottom of the page.)
Find out more about Joshua M. Berstein's stellar "The Complete Beer Course" at https://www.joshuambernstein.com/complete-beer-course/.
With host Mike Shafer.
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Mini Manual #3 shares exercise tips for the most common NYE resolution: get healthier. A special smoothie recipe caps off the holiday season.
Top 10 tips for exercising safely can be found here: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/10-tips-for-exercising-safely
The recipe for Lemon Turmeric Flush Drink (and others!) can be found here: https://www.modernhoney.com/6-healthy-superfood-smoothies/
With host Mike Shafer.
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Happy New Year!
Listen in for a HINT at the topic for the next main episode to be released on Friday, January 4th. You'll want to tune in for this one.
With host Mike Shafer.
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Mini Manual #2 answers Christmas questions and adds to the Super Mario Bros. instructions with a special cheats, tips, and tricks addition.
Cheats for SMB can be found here: https://www.ign.com/wikis/super-mario-bros/NES_Cheats
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Part 2 of the Holiday series goes where millions of super fans have played but never read: the Super Mario Bros. Instructional Booklet. This one starts off small, grows bigger, gets fiery, and ends up invincible. Listen in for exclusive tips and tricks. Happy Holidays!
With host Mike Shafer.
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Mini Manual #1 answers listener questions, talks about top toy rankings over the years, and shares a special short manual.
Toys discussed can be found here: https://www.thisisinsider.com/most-popular-kids-toys-2017-7
With host Mike Shafer.
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Happy Holidays! This episode details instructions for a classic toy (the Lite-Brite), and board game (The Game of Life). A special holiday cocktail recipe caps it off.
With host Mike Shafer.
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This episode details the second half of instructions to install a Ridgeway Grandfather Clock. No intro this time around. We get right to the good stuff.
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This episode details the first half of instructions to install a Ridgeway Grandfather Clock. Manual read begins around the 9:20 mark.
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Welcome to the show and thanks so much for listening. I hope the how-to manuals both interest you and lull you to sleep, in whatever order that works best for you. This first episode details the instructions to install an American Standard Toilet. Instructions start at the 15:00 min mark.
With host Mike Shafer.
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