Ramblings of a Revenant Alien: Recent Episodes
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Back porch wisdom and blues. Things worth sayin', music worth playin'. Ain't no beauty without pain.
For personal reasons, I have to put a pause on the podcast. I hope to be back. Till then, Godspeed.
Friend of the pod, writer-director CJ Williamson, and I get into faith, doubt, truth, reality, wild coincidences, and more.
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Steve Anderson is a coach for dads looking to be the best father they can be. His passion and the point of his practice, The Best Dad Program, is to give fathers the keys to unlock their relationships with their kids. Steve brings a lifetime of experience to his work and shares incredible insights in this interview from what he’s learned both as a son and a father himself, and also as a professional mentor. This one’s chock full of wisdom, and not just for dads. Anyone looking to have healthy, vibrant relationships with the people they love will find piles of gold in this episode. Enjoy!
Steve Anderson was the executive director of the Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Minnesota from 2011 to 2022, and he has led men and boys through transformative weekends in multiple states across the U.S. and internationally. He is a Certified Professional Coach and completed the Certificate Program in Applied Neuroscience from The Neuroscience School.
Episode links:
- The Mankind project: https://mkpusa.org/
- Boys 2 Men mentoring network: https://boystomenusa.org/
- https://steveanderson.coach/
- steve@steveanderson.coach
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The 5 AM Club by Robin S. Sharma: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-5am-club_robin-sharma/19116311/?resultid=5d03c831-070b-4967-b130-17d0c7b286a1#edition=23397388&idiq=42591995
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Midway Used and Rare Books: https://www.midwaybook.com/
- Neuroscience for Dads link - coming soon!
- Journaling for Dads link - coming soon!
- Sonora Guitar Intensive: https://learnwithsonora.com/
- Colin Cross’s The Band Guide: https://www.thebandguide.com/
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Topics
Fatherhood, Parenting, Coping mechanisms, Alcoholism, Mental Illness, Counseling, Therapy, Dating, Communication, Dysfunction, Codependency, Healthy Relationships, Stoicism, Mentorship, Healthy masculinity, Self-improvement, Self-love, Stress management, Setting boundaries, Knowing your value, Asking for help, Accepting love, Acceptance, Work-life balance, Accountability, Managing anxiety, Neuroscience, Depression, Dopamine, Exercise, Tenacity, Practice, Mindset, Change, Getting good sleep, Education, Journey, Adoption, Making mistakes, Direction, Being silly, Responsibility, Staying grounded, Getting buy-in, Persuasion, Negotiation, Community, Journaling, Intentionality, Learning to pivot, Significance, Meaning, Giving grace, Getting out of a rut, Faith and belief, Church, Transcendent values, God as Father, Sacrifice, Religion, Civil Rights, Unconditional love, Patience/Be Patient
Welcome to a whole new world. Season 3 begins now.
Episode links:
- Andy Usher Backing Tracks: https://www.youtube.com/@ausher
- Robert Johnson on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vxIvvepXBnRhHq0NgArcv?si=1b5c2a51939f4a61
- Can’t You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson - https://youtu.be/rGIIZx72Gf0?si=_6lSaOsyWszOjSpt
- All things Kenneith Perrin: https://kenneithperrin.com/home
- Kenneith Perrin RRA Interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/05oAYHddkJppBtOsaOSQKL?si=c3c2df00952d44f2
- Kenneith's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@KenneithPerrinKPN?si=BDzEhhSbRZif1Vn9
- A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson: https://a.co/d/3yMOsqR
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Season 3 of the RRA is here, and I'm HERE FOR IT!! Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
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Just 2 weeks to season 3! As you wait, here's my first-most-listened-to episode. Awkward to admit which one it is, but bracing nonetheless. Link to it here. And remember: where we begin has no bearing on how high we'll go. So keep going. It's worth it.
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3 weeks to season 3! As you wait, here's my second-most-listened-to episode. Another classic! If you're curious to know what it is, link to it here. Enjoy! And stay frosty out there...
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1 month to season 3! For now, take a listen to my third-most-listened-to episode. Can you guess? If you need a hint, it's okay: link to it here. Enjoy! And stay frosty out there...
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Andy Taylor of Nant Fawr Brews and I talk about our journeys with faith and Jesus of Nazareth. Come be a fly on the wall and listen to some raw, real conversation.Topics Covered How to have respectful conversations around faith Our journeys with faith and Christianity Jesus is the only way? What about Hell? Why believe? Is Jesus coming back?Episode links: Nant Fawr Brews: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nant-fawr-brews/id1642981514 Andy on X: https://twitter.com/ProducerAndy Joe Rogan #2008 - Stephen C. Meyer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3woccDLWFU1cvOcQ5Oflue?si=_-Nk0UnaRgGgeIuk4EsPOw Kandahar (2023): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5761544/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_kandahar Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/ Bible Project Ephesians Class: https://bibleproject.com/course/ephesians/ The Misunderstood God (Hell sermon): https://youtu.be/Hka6v9UVJxQ?si=_AP3bwLZP-FS8A6W Love Wins by Rob Bell: https://a.co/d/2UEJwj6 John 14:6 - "I am the way" - Jesus: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2014%3A6&version=NIV Acts 1 Ascension account: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%201%3A1-11&version=NIVRevenant Alien Links: For the searchers: https://revenantalien.com/searchers Twitter: @ARevenantAlien Instagram: @ARevenantAlien Medium: @ARevenantAlien GoodPods: @ARevenantAlien Holler at me: https://www.revenantalien.com/contact Support the podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arevenantalien/support
My interview with Jonah from The Blue Collar Enlightenment show. Enjoy, while I cook up season 3 goodies. Happy New Year!
Check out https://www.thebceshow.com/ for more of Jonah's good stuff!
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My wife, Suzanne, is a pre-published author and a deeply thoughtful person who has survived some harrowing struggles and come out wiser, stronger, and even more amazing. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a very special round in the Ramble Room!
Topics Covered
- Suzanne’s current adventures and why she chose to write a novel
- What she’s learned about writing: adapting, killing your darlings, and learning from bad books
- Why audiobooks are amazing if you’re not a speed reader, and the glory of British narrators
- Plug for public libraries — audio book gold mine, money-and-space saver!
- Being married to a verbal processor and podcaster
- An introvert being married to an extrovert, and learning to value and care for yourself as an introvert
- Suzanne’s relationship wisdom: it’s not about happiness, people will change on you, and how love is a choice
- The joy and nastiness of sick kids and spouses
- Suzanne’s pregnancy depression journey: the power of positive thinking, strength through suffering, and the gift of having a child with special needs
- Looking out for signs of despair and depression
- The power of empathy
- Suzanne’s faith journey: God’s faithfulness
- Suzanne’s theme for 2024: Impact
- Suzanne’s parting words of wisdom: fail forward! Keep trying!
Episode links:
- Suzanne on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/102434335-suzanne-ransom?order=d&shelf=favorites-to-recommend&sort=date_added
- Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain: https://a.co/d/dNmJJv5
- Peter Palchinsky’s 3 Principles: https://www.timothybosworth.com/blog/peter-palchinskys-3-principles
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John HH Ford is a podcaster, a voice actor, and a family man living in London, UK. He's a founding member of the Cinema Craptaculus podcast network with his team of co-hosts, behind such hits as the original Cinema Craptaculus, The Expanded Universe, and the hilarious People Also Watched. John HH has stories to tell and wisdom to share. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room!
Topics Covered
- John’s current adventures in London, UK
- The story and evolution of Cinema Craptaculus and the CC Podcast Network
- John’s deep pop culture knowledge and the diverse perspectives and tastes in the CCN
- How John learned to podcast, then learned to get better at it
- Pros and cons: democratized technology and the ease of entry into podcasting
- Creative satisfaction vs. numerical success: podcasting for the joy of it
- Caring about your listeners: have a point!
- The WGA writers’ and SAG-AFTRA actors’ strikes, AI, and the present/future of the entertainment industry
- AI: Protecting arts and artists, evolving, adapting, and the unknown
- The tool replacing the artist, audience apathy, AI minds, and human evolution
- Learning from sci-fi: what does a future with ubiquitous AI look like?
- The freelance/creative life: making it work, with examples from voiceover
- The discipline of voiceover, and its unique challenges
- John’s spiritual foundations: lessons from mom & boy scouts: kindness, service, and local politics
- John’s final words of wisdom: why we should be curious, not fearful
For more John HH Ford/Cinema Craptaculus:
- IG: @johnhhford
- Twitter/X: @johnhhford
- cinemacraptaculus.com
- IG: @cinemacraptaculus
Things John mentioned:
- People Also Watched pod
- The Creator (2023)
- Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek
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No one’s a nobody, even when we feel that way. This one’s a tribute to the hidden heroes. I hope you see yourself among them. I salute you!
Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy.
Chapters
00:00-Cold Open: Nobodies?
2:58-Welcome
6:37-Main Title: Not Nobodies
10:51-Faith Leaders
15:13-Parents
19:35-Teachers/Mentors/Coaches
23:40-Injured/Ill/Infirm/
27;04-Service Workers
31:23-“Worst Days” Workers
35:18-You, Me, & Everyone
39:11-Closing
Episode Links
- Liberty Mutual - Chain of Good: https://youtu.be/frpp6DjCaJU?si=hokxCYJkcSp7ShRS&t=59
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My older brother, Loren, is the COO of an incredible non-profit called Heritage Ranch, in Baton Rouge, LA. He’s a deep thinker, a student of life and history, and he’s always deepening his knowledge of the things that really matter. Every time I chat with him, I come away wiser, and I know you will, too. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room!
Topics Covered
- Loren’s journey with Heritage Ranch: what it is, how it works, and what it’s teaching him
- Different family dysfunctions and how Heritage Ranch helps families tackle them
- Parenting with a training mindset vs. a controlling mindset
- The power of apologizing to your kids when you mess up, and other insights
- How Loren balances ideation with execution
- Loren’s podcast recommendations
- Imagine Heaven — the inexplicable nature of near-death experiences
- Works that have influenced Loren
- People that have influenced Loren
- Loren’s faith journey and what he’s learning now
- Loren’s parting words of wisdom: action brings clarity
For more Loren:
- Heritage Ranch Baton Rouge: https://www.hrbr.org/
- HRBR on Instagram: @heritageranchbatonrouge
Things mentioned:
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families by Steven Covey
- Parenting with Love and Logicby Cline & Fay
- Choosing to Train: Parenting Through Tough Times with Insight and Simplicity by Smith & Couch
- The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Teamby Patrick M. Lencioni (more at https://www.workinggenius.com/)
- The Glenn Beck Program
- The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome
- Paul Saladino MD podcast
- Off the Bench with Hester and T-Bob
- Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits Youby John Burke
- Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Revelation, and the Love You’ve Always Wanted by John Burke
- “I was dead…”: https://youtu.be/m1yM2babqZs?si=R550-CGcuyDo9tgN&t=307
- Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield
- Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
- The Bible Project
- N.T. Wright
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Lawrence Ribeiro is an action director, a stunt professional, and much, much more. He’s worked and traveled all over the world, executing action filmmaking at the highest levels. In 2018, he released a book detailing his approach, called Action Realism: The Art of Action, both a primer and a masterclass. He’s also chief creative officer of Art and Action Productions, based out of the UK. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room!
Topics covered
- Lawrence’s globe-trotting adventures and what he’s up to now
- Lawrence’s focus on marrying sound with visuals to create better action sequences
- How Lawrence learned action filmmaking/action directing: stunt camp to pre-vis to taking the helm
- How age affects stunt actors
- How action filmmaking is more than stunts
- How stunt coordinators’ goal is perfect safety
- How skilled stunt drivers are
- Lawrence’s favorite action films
- Story is king
- The Marvel debate: content vs. film
- Learning filmmaking from the masters: nail the details, get into the nitty gritty, and elevate your craft
- Staying curious, examining the masters, and trying to beat them
- The art of cinema: robust as any medium, more than just content
- What Lawrence has learned in his travels: pros and cons, beautiful places, getting outside your own cultural perspective, and finding what you’re into
- Lawrence’s personal philosophy and ethics
- Winning the game of life
For more Lawrence Ribeiro:
- https://www.lawrenceribeiro.com/
- Action Realism, by Lawrence Ribeiro: https://a.co/d/59IfNOX
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ActionRealism
- Instagram: @action_director
- Art and Action Productions: https://www.linkedin.com/company/art-and-action-productions/
Things mentioned:
- The Bourne Ultimatum rooftop chase and fight: https://youtu.be/uLt7lXDCHQ0?si=st2tlehQwxVoLP9C
- The Bourne Identity car chase sequence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ETruidd5lQ
- The Bourne Ultimatum Waterloo Station sequence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsudOZBhVQk
- The Bourne Identity Main Titles (score): https://youtu.be/fwjNu4xbm_A?si=6viZDCxhVONGUbpi
- Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino: https://a.co/d/3TXyjg7
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To grow is life. But what does it mean? What does it take? And how is it done? Let’s muse…
Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy.
Chapters
00:00-Cold Open: Progress and Regress
2:58-Welcome
6:25-Main Title: To Grow
11:11-Committed Relationships
16:00-Big Tents & Grace
20:42-The Right Kind
24:21-Nothing Wasted/Serenity
29:06-Good Reapers
34:53-Rest and Relaxation
39:35-Giants Together
43:29-Closing
Episode Links
- The Back Row with Jamie Kilstein: https://www.jamiekilstein.com/
- The Write Now Podcast/Sarah Rhea Werner: https://www.sarahwerner.com/podcasts/
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Elliot Schiff is a voice actor, a husband, a father, and a good friend. Every time we chat, I come away encouraged, enlightened, and inspired. He has that amazing gift of being able to make whoever he's talking to feel like the most important person in the world, and he's got one of the brightest outlooks and kindest spirits of anyone I've ever met. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room!
Topics covered
- Elliot’s recent work: Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, Watcher of Realms, audio description for Succession, The White Lotus, One Tree Hill, and more
- How Elliot found his way into voice acting
- Elliot’s day to day: exercises, staying in shape, protecting your voice, and dealing with illness
- Creating characters
- Advice for aspiring voice actors: persistence, willingness to learn, contracts/future use/AI riders
- AI horror stories and the reasons behind the strikes
- How Elliot’s Orthodox Jewish tradition and story sense influence each other
- Potential goods with AI: audio description at volume and for past properties that can’t afford voice actors
- Elliot’s thoughts on the state of the world: moderating your news intake, protecting your kids, and being aware
- Elliot’s family’s experience of the Holocaust
- How the Orthodox Jewish faith builds community
- Elliot’s final words of wisdom: a word from Mr. Rogers and Lost
For more Elliot Schiff:
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliot.schiff/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/elliotschiff
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-schiff-vo/
- IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3471515
- Website: www.elliotschiff.com
Things Elliot mentioned:
- IDEA database of accents: dialectsarchive.com
- Melissa Medina video - “AI for VAs”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPmykXyxx3o
- NAVA - National Association of Voice Actors: https://navavoices.org/
- NAVA ComicCon panel: https://youtu.be/iS_-Hrk1q8Y?si=59L01dkmt6IvRBcj
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Why do we want what we want? It seems that most of life is longing, striving, struggling to birth the future, and yet we so rarely stop to figure out the reason for the yearning. What might our longings be trying to tell us?
Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy.
Chapters
00:00-Cold Open: The Longing
2:58-Welcome
6:44-Main Title: Imagining Satisfaction
10:17-Golden Rule
16:23-Releasing Dreams
22:12-The Feel of Infinity
26:24-Split Humanity
32:31-Clawing for Ecstasy
37:29-The Need to Need
41:27-Made For Another World-Closing
46:09-Closing
Episode Links
- Looking for God quote - https://www.chesterton.org/other-quotations/
- The Giver, by Lois Lowry - http://loislowry.com/books-the-quartet/
- Soul Cravings, by Erwin Raphael McManus - https://a.co/d/4UjyJ0z
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Lynn Renee Maxcy is an award-winning TV and movie writer. She wrote on the first three seasons of the Emmy-winning series The Handmaid's Tale before branching off into other work. Though she enjoys writing dark, dystopian worlds, she always finds a way to infuse them with hope. Once the WGA strike is over, she’ll be diving back into several projects in both TV and film. She’s a long time LA friend, an absolute gem, and and a model of what it means to overcome struggle and stay joyful. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to make your way into writing for a living and how you might discover how to tell your own stories, you’ll enjoy this one. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room!
Chapters
00:00-Opening Music, Preview, and Intro
2:27-Lynn’s stories: sci-fi, future worlds, and the WGA Strike
7:13-Lynn’s writing journey: prose beginnings to a TV writing career, and writing for The Handmaid’s Tale
15:21-TV Shows that inspire Lynn: extraordinary worlds, human stories
18:55-Why stories help us live, and the writer’s journey
26:32-Advice for those considering a writing career
34:13-Learning resilience: pushing through to the ‘yes’
41:48-Is writing is for you? Tell yourself the truth
47:50-Lynn’s faith: love God, love people, and build the world you want to live in
50:46-Final words of wisdom: find your voice and go for it!
53:24-Closing
For more Lynn Renee Maxcy:
- www.lynnreneemaxcy.com
- Instagram: @lynnreneemaxcy
- Twitter/X: @lynnreneemaxcy
Things Lynn mentioned:
- The West Wing - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0200276/
- Alias - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0285333/
- The Last of Us - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3581920/
- Station Eleven - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10574236/
- For All Mankind - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7772588/
- The Bear - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14452776/
- Halt and Catch Fire - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543312/
- Orphan Black - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2234222/
- Madaleine L’Engle - https://www.madeleinelengle.com/
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Sometimes, the blues are just the blues. The only way through is to share the pain.
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Chapters
00:00-Cold Open: True Blues
2:48-Welcome
6:45-Main Title: Those Endless Afternoons
10:00-Hard to Imagine
15:03-Digital Cavemen
19:00-Fear of Being Known
23:05-The Necessity of Hope
27:20-The Tragedy of Decay
32:13-People Still Die
36:28-The Solace of Us
40:26-Closing
A Long December (Counting Crows): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D5PtyrewSs
Charles Bukowski: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/charles-bukowski
Arnold (Netflix documentary): https://www.netflix.com/browse?jbv=81317673
The Holdovers (starring Paul Giamatti): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14849194/
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Clay Reed is a creator, writer, producer, thinker, and pioneer. He’s always looking to harness the future to empower storytellers, and his ruminations always expand my mind. The earnest, thoughtful vision he brings to the world is a breath of fresh air, and I know you’ll enjoy listening to this wide-ranging interview. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room.
Chapters
00:00-Opening Music, Preview, and Introduction
3:22-Clay’s recent rebirth into a creative life
17:18-How Clay became a first adopter
21:23-The pursuit of art: from freedom, into the system, and back to freedom
32:57-Pursuing creativity: animation, Jack London, and the spirit of adventure
38:50-Clay’s thoughts on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
46:34-Faith and creativity/Universal stories
50:45-Clay’s word of wisdom, and Closing
For more Clay Reed:
https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/prestonclayreed
Things Clay mentioned:
- USC Stark Producing Program: https://cinema.usc.edu/producing/index.cfm
- The AFI Conservatory: https://conservatory.afi.com/
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles
- Arcane on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81435684
- Gnomon school: https://www.gnomon.edu/
- Andor on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/series/star-wars-andor/3xsQKWG00GL5?distributionPartner=google
- Visions on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/series/star-wars-visions/5AiiTRJ7OaKg?distributionPartner=google
- Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/showcase/recent/
- Open AI: https://openai.com/
- Arrival (2016 movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543164/
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How we go out matters. Come on along and let’s muse about endings, and beginnings, and everything in between. Dedicated to my late grandma, Eleanor, who had a very good death indeed.
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Chapters
00:00-Cold Open: This Isn’t a Downer
1:42-Welcome
5:10-Main Title: New Beginnings Need Ends
9:03-The Beauty of Lost Faith: Restoration
13:36-The Samurai’s Obsession
17:02-A Time to Quit?
23:13-Grandma Eleanor
27:05-The Best Death
32:02-Memorial Day
36:45-Leaving A Mark
40:33-Closing
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Andy Taylor is a podcaster, a homebrewer and beer lover, a writer on Medium, a father and husband, and much, much more. He hails from Cardiff, in Wales, the United Kingdom, and both hosts and produces the outstanding beer podcast Nant Fawr Brews. I've been so inspired by his enthusiasm, his passion, and his evolution as a podcast host and advocate for the UK beer scene and beyond, and I’m thrilled he agreed to come on the show. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room.
Chapters
00:00-Opening Music, Preview, and Intro
3:25-Andy’s story: everything is connected, change, discovery, doubt, defeat, and rebirth
17:10-Nant Fawr Brews: Andy’s podcast, built on stories and conversations around beer, the joy of brewing, and the community and magic that beer and podcasting create
29:07-Andy’s core values and how he locked them in: making a difference, standing for something, and how clarity helps you lead
35:21-Andy’s fight to establish his positivity value: boarding school competitiveness, self-criticism, and learning to be kind to yourself
42:19-Andy’s reflections on finding time to live: do less, not more, and go camping!
49:43-Andy’s story with faith: the acceptance he found at the Christian Union at his boarding school, and where he's currently at with it all
57:12-Andy’s closing words of wisdom: be the real you, and done beats perfect every time
1:01:00-Closing
For more Andy Taylor:
Andy’s Medium Page - https://medium.com/@andytaylorcardiff
Nant Fawr Brews podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0orBfAg8VfnHRyzr11vEn8
Andy on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ProducerAndy
Things Andy mentioned:
Nant Fawr Brews: Mr. Beer Nouveau On Labelspeak, Beer Duty, & Hop Creep (Steve Dunkley episode) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VkgiQ1D2RreFbetH68Ren?si=feefeb264ee047fe
Nant Fawr Brews: Beer, Rock’n’Roll… and Cholera (with musician and geographer Simon Oakes): https://open.spotify.com/episode/02DzYY56bxfwqsVOG83ulM?si=59e4c53c13314722
The 1970’s Brewery Detective - Solving Beery Mysteries with David Cowan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xsDpcEHiqXmFHW1DFAdPr?si=702913323979475f
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Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien, Season 2. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy.
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A look back at Season 1 and some of my favorite bits from those early days of the pod. Every journey takes twists and turns you never expect. Surveying the road you’ve traveled is a satisfying, sobering, and soul-strengthening thing. Hope you enjoy the view.
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Chapters
00:00-Cold Open: Worth the Journey
2:56-Welcome
5:56-Burn the Ships, from the pilot episode
9:51-My Motorcycle Wreck, from Ep. 6 - Lessons in the Wreckage
12:53-The Storm, from Ep. 7 - In Nature
17:32-Disease, from Ep. 8 - The Darkness
22:05-Do It Your Way, from Ep. 10 - Art/Creation
25:13-The Cards We’re Dealt, from Ep. 4 - Chance & Fate
29:33-Why I Hate Marketing, from Ep. 5 - Truth & Propaganda
33:27-We’re All Black Sheep, from Ep. 18 - Black Sheep
35:06-Closing
Check out more of Henry Maynard’s outstanding audio work: https://hpmsound.com/
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Sarah Rhea Werner is a writer, speaker, veteran podcaster and podcasting mentor, a voice actress, an author, and an all around luminary. Despite her years of success, she’s as down to earth and kind as they come. She’s always looking to encourage any and all creators, and this interview is no exception. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room.
Chapters
00:00-Opening Music and Preview
3:30-Sarah’s story, from reader to storyteller
6:00-Staying creative and keeping your soul in a 9 to 5
12:08-The Story of Girl in Space, and what’s coming next
19:01-Finding your creative method, and the myth of balance
24:54-Writing comprises all of life: walks, rest, reading, et al
28:58-Why Sarah started mentoring other creators
37:09-A word for new creators
44:03-What’s inspiring Sarah lately
49:21-Writing as a spiritual act: Sarah’s story with faith & creativity
55:23-Wisdom from Sarah: Make them tell you no
58:34-Closing
For more Sarah Rhea Werner:
https://www.sarahwerner.com/
Girl in Space: https://www.girlinspacepodcast.com/
Omen: https://www.omencast.com/
Write Now Podcast: https://www.sarahwerner.com/episodes/
Dear Creators Newsletter: https://sarahrheawerner.substack.com/
Things Sarah Mentioned:
The Expanse - https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08B48L4CQ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron - https://a.co/d/h6eXBfT
Bullet journaling How-to - https://youtu.be/fm15cmYU0IM
Bullet journaling gear - https://littlecoffeefox.com/my-supplies/
Charlie Jane Anders - https://www.charliejaneanders.com/gallery-5-1
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What does it mean to live the good life? What about a good life? Are they different? How so? Let’s dig in…
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Chapters
00:00-Cold Open: The Good Life?
02:56-Welcome
05:25-Main Title: The Search for Wisdom
09:01-You Can Never Be Your Hero
14:07-Eulogy for Granddad
19:17-Messy Kids and the Fear of Loss
24:10-Live While You Can
29:02-The Value of Temptation
34:22-I’m Not a Great Friend
39:42-L’Chaim
43:22-Closing
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Kevin Winslow is an actor and IT professional, a martial artist, and a life-long LA friend. Best of all, he knows how to tell a good story and drop some needed wisdom on us all. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room.
Chapters:
00:00-Opening Music and Preview
1:05-How time flies in LA/Kevin’s story
7:00-The trap of over-preparation, and knowing when to jump in
11:25-What a background artist does
16:25-Awards shows and celebrity personas vs. reality
21:33-How the entertainment industry is a grind and a gamble
25:06-Acting: a great audition doesn’t guarantee a role
29:20-Career paths vs. dream gambles, and double standards in creative success
35:07-Performers: introverts vs. extroverts — Jack Nicholson, Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, George Clooney, and the real person vs. the celebrity persona
46:01-Christianity, midlife crises, and finding our life’s story
51:40-Faith means giving up your life to something higher
1:01:13-Don’t gamble with your life: count the cost
1:08:26-Closing
The Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/
How Not to Read the Bible: https://a.co/d/5ytbJfB
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Life is weird. But so is truth. Let's talk about it.
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Chapters
00:00-Cold Open
02:56-Welcome
05:26-Main Title
09:52-There Are No Ideal Schedules
14:48-The Magic of Mass Media
19:02-The Hero's Journey
24:33-Conan the Barbarian and the Death of Our Icons
29:52-Lost Innocence and the Strangeness of Sorrow, Regret, and Pain
36:21-The Strangeness of Evil
41:06-Altars Are Everywhere
47:56-Closing
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Kenneith Perrin is a recording artist, songwriter, performer, and a praying man who helps keep me grounded. We cover a wide range of topics, from Kenneith’s humble beginnings all the way to now. Sit back, be inspired, and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room!
Topics:
00:00-Opening Music and Preview
01:57-Kenneith’s story and musical journey
03:52-Learning patience, fortitude, and surrender in your calling
09:08-The gauntlet of Los Angeles
11:03-Finding your team and sticking to your vision
13:20-Staying grounded
16:44-Kenneith’s musical influences
20:40-Music, DNA, and quantum connections
23:24-Balancing creative productivity and downtime
30:24-The ups and downs of touring, and taking care of your people
35:16-How Kenneith keeps things gelling with bandmates
39:09-The ephemeral yet eternal nature of live music
41:28-Kenneith’s faith journey with Jesus
44:30-Having an active, growing, real-world faith
49:23-Seasons, timing, and seizing the day
52:09-Living your creative calling, regardless of results, and hanging in
55:25-Wisdom closer: No means Next - learning not to take rejection personally, and staying persistent
For more Kenneith Perrin:
www.kenneithperrinmusic.com
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Small things can be just as glorious as any colossal grandeur. Tiny things like friendship. Moments of kindness. The truth. Listen in for my thoughts on the subject, and enjoy some blues along the way.
Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy.
Quiet - The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking: https://a.co/d/4vkFwro
The Great Wolf Lodge, Anaheim, CA:
https://www.greatwolf.com/southern-california/deals/more-fun-less
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Joe Burke is a writer, director, actor, podcaster, series creator, storyteller, teacher, all-around force of nature, and a swell guy. We cover everything from the power of change and vulnerability to how Tom Cruise may have saved movie theaters, and so much more. Sit back and enjoy another round in the Ramble Room!
Topics:
How change brings new energy, new people, and new things
Not waiting around for permission to create
Tom Cruise, Top Gun: Maverick, and giving 110% as a creative
The media machine as an obstacle to telling good stories
How teaching something makes you better at it
Being our true selves
Learning to have conversations without being combative
How to break away from your phone and embrace adventure
For more Joe Burke:
www.joeburke.net
Four Dogs (feature film): https://www.amazon.com/Four-Dogs-Oliver-Cooper/dp/B07VB5QSP3/ref=atv_pr_sw_sc
Another Cancer Movie (short): https://vimeo.com/266190045
The One Minute Joe Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGhP8rGVxpU
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The world is full of realities that fill us with wonder, be it confusion or awe. What do you say we take a moment and wonder along together?Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien. Sit back, sip something bold, and enjoy.Army of the Dead: https://www.netflix.com/search?q=army%20of%20the%20dead&jbv=81046394Cinema Craptaculus: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cinema-craptaculus-podcast-network/id857337885For the searchers: https://revenantalien.com/searchersTwitter: @ARevenantAlienInstagram: @ARevenantAlienMedium: @ARevenantAlienHoller at me: https://www.revenantalien.com/contactSupport the podcast: https://anchor.fm/arevenantalien/support
Life is a mundane and glorious journey. Each moment, we're building something. How will our story end? That's to be determined…
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Glass Onion, a Knives Out Mystery:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11564570/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Gandalf’s speech from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:
https://youtu.be/Rag_9J1ZC2g
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Welcome to the premiere of season 2! New rambles, new flavors, and new things. Let’s have at it!
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Digging for Diamonds (not gold!) comic strip:
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/never-give-up-digging-for-diamonds
Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller:
https://www.christianbook.com/blue-like-jazz/donald-miller/9780785263708/product-reviews/63705?rpp=5&event=PR&page=2
Matthew 6:24:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%206%3A24&version=NIV
Gerald Veasley - A Lasting Moment (SIGNS, 1994):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_Z8sIpkbnc&list=OLAK5uy_k2aZu2R3Hk9-XcSs2B0e4WoToJMWnpKnY
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Today’s guest is my dear friend, writer/director C.J. Williamson, a deep thinker and a natural storyteller. Come be a fly on the wall as we talk about film, creativity, fatherhood, and how to talk faith without startin' a fight.
My name’s Ransom. Welcome to the Ramble Room.
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The new year is upon us! Time to look back, take stock, and cast a vision for the future. It’s gonna take resolve… Let’s do this.
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A little holiday humor and historical hope for ya. Merry Christmas and happy holidays, everybody!
Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien podcast. Sit back, take a sip’a somethin’ bold, and enjoy yourself. But beware of spit takes…
Can Santa Exist According to the Laws of Physics? https://gizmodo.com/can-santa-claus-exist-a-scientific-debate-1669957032
Original page: http://www.daclarke.org/Humour/santa.html
Isaiah the prohet, chapter 9, verses 2-7: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%209&version=NIV
The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017) - https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/themanwhoinventedchristmas
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How many of us really live out what we truly are? How many of us even know? Can you even know? How? From where? Let’s ramble away and see if we can't figure a few things out…
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To a Louse, On Seeing one on a Lady’s Bonnet at Church, by Robert Burns: https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/louse-seeing-one-ladys-bonnet-church/
Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets clip - Our Choices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC7Aqc-h9no
We always do what we really want (Medium article): https://medium.com/@arevenantalien/we-always-do-what-we-really-want-872526c29c0
Children of the Mind/Ender’s Saga: https://a.co/d/3Ld4hGG
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Today’s featured guest is Arnon Shorr. He’s a storyteller, director, screenwriter, author, and more. Settle on in for some wit, wisdom, and blues. Hope you enjoy!
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For more Arnon Shorr:
www.arnonshorr.com
Watch "The Pirate Captain Toledano" on Amazon!
Then, read the award-winning graphic novel!
Join the mailing list at www.maggidcomics.com for announcements on upcoming releases!
Other links:
Josh Edelglass, Illustrator & Pop Culture Writer - https://joshuaedelglass.com/
Source Point Press: https://sourcepointpress.com/
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For those with open eyes, blessings are everywhere, even if they’re hard to find. Come and give thanks with me. It’ll do your heart good!
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https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ZBlqHqdriYCnXGDfrXnSi?si=dm0fDWlfTyaesBnJLbeW-g
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facebook.com/MattBradfordMusic
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Today, I interview my dad, Vic. He’s an incredible man who’s lived an incredible life, from pastor's kid and athlete, to soldier, to pastor himself, and now to jail chaplain. And he’s got some stories and wisdom to share, lemme tell ya. Hope you enjoy!
My name’s Ransom. Welcome to the Ramble Room.
Links from the interview:
Good News Jail & Prison Ministry - https://goodnewsjail.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodNewsJail
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodNewsJailandPrisonMinistry1961?_rdr=p
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GNJPMandOneDay
Mark's story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnT94VjHX0A
Mike's story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCOvJAhdj6I&t=9s
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It’s Halloween season! Time to ramble down a spooky trail through the woods and take a gander at the monsters that terrify and enthrall us…
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Justin Warren is a filmmaker, screenwriter, recording artist, new father, and so much more. He’s also one of my dearest friends. Sit in on our conversation, have a few laughs, and leave with wisdom and lightness in your heart.
My name’s Ransom. Welcome to the Ramble Room.
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A celebration of the weird, the complicated, the gloriously different, and the under-appreciated. Black sheep, this one’s for you.
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Sometimes, you just gotta drop a bonus episode. Today is that day. Hang onto your hats, everybody: this one's unscripted...
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These are the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien, with new episodes every other Friday and sometimes in between, if the spirit moves. Sit back, take a sip’a somethin’ bold, and enjoy yourself.
Don’t be a stranger. Godspeed. And I’ll see you out there.
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Does the cynic see more clearly than the rest of us? Or is he missin’ somethin’?
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Conan O’Brien’s Tonight Show Farewell Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcF1OoWqXBc
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Wrath. Anger. Fury. Ire. Rage has many names and comes in many forms. What good does it do, if any? Good question. Let’s dive in.
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Pleasure is a mystery, dangerous and glorious. It can transport us and destroy us. Might even show us the truth. If we have eyes to see...
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Why is there war? How can it bring out both the worst and best of humanity? Is peace possible? Is conflict necessary? And what can we learn from thinkin’ on these things?
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Nobody wants to get to the end of a day, a year, or a life, and feel like it was wasted. We want our lives to count for somethin’. But what does that mean? And how do we do it?
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A mix of musings on various topics. Come along and ramble with me.
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We all got an expiration date. Knowin’ one day we must die, how should we live? Might need a stiff one for this episode, but stay sober and stay present. Honest reflection is sunlight for the soul…
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Creativity is your birthright as a human. And it’s so much more than just the traditional fine arts. We are all creators, and the world needs our work.
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Books mentioned in today’s episode:
Art & Fear: On The Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted Orland: https://amzn.to/3FF5vhc
The Artisan Soul by Erwin McManus - https://amzn.to/3FDlaxn
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - https://amzn.to/38p0VXW
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King - https://amzn.to/3Pl1T8e
Fear makes us slaves. Courage sets us free. Heroism waits inside us. But how do we wake it up and let it loose?
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Now and then, we must journey into night and face bone-chillin’ realities with which hope has to contend. An episode not for the faint of heart.
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Today, a few lyrical musings on the glory of the natural world, what it stirs in us, how it calls to us, and what it might be tryin’ to say…
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What wisdom can we learn when life wrecks us? How do we make sure the pain ain’t pointless?
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Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien podcast. Sit back, take a sip’a somethin’ bold, and enjoy yourself. Today’s episode — one simple question: what does it mean to live in truth in a world full’a propaganda? I have some thoughts…
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Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien podcast. Sit back, take a sip’a somethin’ bold, and enjoy yourself. Today, we explore one’a the big ones: is free will real? Or is the story of our lives already written?
Chew on this: Video on Ecclesiastes
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Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien podcast. Sit back, take a sip’a somethin’ bold, and enjoy yourself. Today, a straight ahead look at what it means to be human with each other. We weren't meant to do this thing alone.
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Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien podcast. Sit back, take a sip’a somethin’ bold, and enjoy yourself. Today’s episode is a humble reminder that the good you're doin' matters. Stand fast. Never be moved. Your toil is not in vain.
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Welcome to the Ramblings of a Revenant Alien podcast. Sit back, take a sip’a somethin’ bold, and enjoy yourself. Today’s episode, the first of many: Burn the Ships. Destroy your out. Leap. Begin. There are adventures you’ll never experience until you do…
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