What Makes Me Weird? with Joel Sharpton: Recent Episodes
Two Guys and a Rogue Network
Conversations with friends and family as well as essays and projects from the mind of, Joel Sharpton. All to better explain just what's weird about Joel.
In which our hero finds his Flame.
For a full transcript of the episode visit: https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3711 (https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3711)
In which our hero admires a man.
For a full transcript of the episode visit: https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3710 (https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3710)
In which we meet our hero's sidekick.
For a full transcript of the episode visit: https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3709 (https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3709)
In which our hero becomes someone's father, and a baby boy becomes a pre-teen.
A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode visit: https//propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisode/3708
In which we meet our hero's heroes. And give an unintended plug to a multi-billion dollar corporation.
A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode visit: https//propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisode/3707
In which a boy makes his mama cry, and reminds you to call yours.
A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode visit: https//propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisode/3706
In which we meet someone Beautiful and Joel wins when he looses.
A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode visit: https//propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisode/3705
Our theme song is "From the Great Pelican State" by the great Adam Dale. Find his music at http://adamdale.com (http://adamdale.com)
In which we find and loose a home, but find out we never lost it in the end.
A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode, visit https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3704 (https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3704)
Our theme song is “From the Great Pelican State” by the great Adam Dale. Find his music at http://adamdale.com (http://adamdale.com)
In which we meet a saint of a woman who lived a hell of a life.
A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode, visit https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3701 (https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3701)
Our theme song is “From the Great Pelican State” by the great Adam Dale. Find his music at http://adamdale.com (http://adamdale.com)
In which we meet a complicated man and he meets a complicated end.
A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode, visit https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3702 (https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3702)
Our theme song is “From the Great Pelican State” by the great Adam Dale. Find his music at http://adamdale.com (http://adamdale.com)
In which our project is explained, our hero is introduced and our dashboard is busted.
A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode, visit https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3701 (https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3701)
Our theme song is “From the Great Pelican State” by the great Adam Dale. Find his music at http://adamdale.com (http://adamdale.com)
Join me for a new narrative non-fiction series launching September 21st, 2018 sharing stories from my life. The people, places and things that made me who I am. 37 stories for 37 years. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or at https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweird (https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweird)
Originally presented as part of an Evening of Arts in Stone Theatre on the Campus of Louisiana Tech University, this is Joel's response to the recent violence both from and against police in America. Find more from Joel at http://JoelSharpton (http://JoelSharpton).com
Joel Sharpton speaks at PMx as part of Podcast Movement 2016 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago about his journey towards independence and how narrating audiobooks is one simple method many if not all podcasters can adopt. Thanks to Ramona Rice, host of The Sports Gal Pal podcast and Community Manager for Podcast Websites, for the introduction. Visit http://joelsharpton.com/pmx/ (http://joelsharpton.com/pmx/) to download my Tips and Tricks.
Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles changed my reading world when I was just 12. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the publication of Interview with the Vampire, I tell the story of why I read weird.
Find the show in iTunes, on the Google Play Music app or at http://AlwaysListeningPod.com/MakesMeWeird/ (http://AlwaysListeningPod.com/MakesMeWeird/)
Joel Sharpton talks about his wife, Kelly, on their third anniversary. Check out the show notes to get links for Joel and Kelly's full story.
Modern American Love Story Part One: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/makesmeweird/2015/06/25/mag019-og1--modern-american-love-story-wkelly-sharpton (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/makesmeweird/2015/06/25/mag019-og1--modern-american-love-story-wkelly-sharpton)
Modern American Love Story Part Two: http://alwayslisteningpod.com/makesmeweird/modernlovestory2 (http://alwayslisteningpod.com/makesmeweird/modernlovestory2)
Modern American Love Story Part Three: http://alwayslisteningpod.com/makesmeweird/modernlovestory3 (http://alwayslisteningpod.com/makesmeweird/modernlovestory3)
And Part Four coming someday...
Find more from Joel at http://JoelSharpton.com (http://JoelSharpton.com) or follow him on Twitter @therogueslife
Joel gets serious and explains (in layman's terms) what the FBI wants and why you might not want Apple to give it to them.
Joel uses The Rogue or TheRoguesLife as a handle/username on a lot of online properties. Where did that come from?
Subscribe in iTunes or at http://AlwaysListeningPod.com (http://AlwaysListeningPod.com) to get every episode. Find me on Facebook and Twitter at MakesMeWeird
Joel has loved Netflix for a long, long time. Hear him discuss his love affair with the little red envelope and what Netflix means today. Also, a personal announcement! and Teaser for upcoming episodes.
Follow everything Joel does and connect with him for your next voice project at http://JoelSharpton.com (http://JoelSharpton.com)
Email the show at makesmeweird@gmail.com and share us with a friend to help the show grow.
Joel is feelin' all Forceful this week, so we're reminiscing about Star Wars in preparation for the release of Episode VII: The Force Awakens. With guest appearances from the Sharpton sons, and a Professor Shyguy performance in "Han Shot First" (find more here: https://soundcloud.com/professorshyguy/professor-shyguy-rated-heart-6 (https://soundcloud.com/professorshyguy/professor-shyguy-rated-heart-6) )
Have your own Star Wars story to share? Send it along to makesmeweird@gmail.com and join us back here in a week or two for an episode discussing the film itself with Podcaster extrordinaire and Star Wars fanatic, Pod Vader!
James Bond is BACK! SPECTRE is in theaters November 6th and Joel took the opportunity to talk about the greatest cinematic spy with fellow Bond fanatic, Josh Steen. Josh is the host of the Just Us Geeks Podcast found at http://JustusGeeks.com (http://JustusGeeks.com) and an avid James Bond fan.
Don't forget, you can email us at makesmeweird@gmail.com and find us on Twitter and Facebook.
Joel is joined by his wife, Kelly, in this third part of their ongoing detailing their relationship, marriage and the birth of their twins. This episode was originally recorded just after the girls' birth and released as episode 80 of Joel's first podcast, Two Guys, One Podcast (now defunct). Stay tuned as Joel and Kelly are recording another episode around the girls' impending second birthday.
This episode does contain some explicit language. Nothing too heavy, just part of a frank and honest conversation about love, marriage and parenting.
And don't forget, you can email us at makesmeweird@gmail.com and find us on Twitter and Facebook.
Chel Hamilton, a hypnotherapist and meditation expert, joins me to discuss her work, her thoughts on a recent Florida tragedy that's been connected to hypnosis and more about the inner workings of our brains.
Find more about Chel at her site: ChelHamilton.com
And don't forget, you can email us at makesmeweird@gmail.com and find us on Twitter and Facebook.
Destiny, the latest next generation game from HALO developer Bungie, is the topic of discussion in this episode. Josh has been an avid gamer for years, while Joel hasn't played anything more complex than Mario since college. Listen as they discuss Joel's first shot at the game, the advancement in video game mechanics period, and what a newbie can find to enjoy in the midst of this major new franchise.
If you'd like more on Destiny, check out John Siracusa explaining it all to Merlin Mann in episode 8 of Reconciable Differences: https://www.relay.fm/rd/8 (https://www.relay.fm/rd/8)
Don't forget, you can email us at makesmeweird@gmail.com and find us on Twitter and Facebook.
And now, for something completely different...
We're taking a break from our regular episodes to dip into Joel's personal archives and pull an episode from his first podcast, Two Guys, One Podcast. His (now) wife, Kelly, appeared on four total episodes, three of which detailed and dicsussed their relationship. In case you've missed the first episode, highlighting how they met, all the way to the wedding day (including a recitation of the vows, seriously, it's pretty awesome), then check out Modern American Love Story Part 1 right here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/makesmeweird/2015/06/25/mag019-og1--modern-american-love-story-wkelly-sharpton (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/makesmeweird/2015/06/25/mag019-og1--modern-american-love-story-wkelly-sharpton)
In this episode, you'll hear Joel and Kelly's parents react to the news of Kelly's pregnancy, our sons react to getting a baby sister or brother, and us discuss how we found out and potential nicknames for the little tyke. In Part 3, coming soon, you'll hear us react to the fact that there ended up being TWO babies, not one. But all in due time.
Enjoy this frank (and occasionally explicit) conversation and come back next week for another chat about our guest's passion for their industry, artform or hobby.
Don't forget, you can email us at makesmeweird@gmail.com and find us on Twitter and Facebook.
Bethany Raybourn is one of my favorite musical artists, and after convincing her to let me use a song for one of my Podcast themes, I was finally able to get her on the show as well. If you enjoy our chat, or soulful country rock, then you'll love Bethany's EP. Find it on iTunes here.
Check out our chat as we talk about music ministers, mayonaise banana sandwiches and more.
Don't forget you can email us at makesmeweird@gmail.com and find us on Twitter and Facebook.
Josh Tolleson is a fellow north Louisiana native and a fellow podcaster! This week we talk to him about his show and background. Find more info by visiting Josh's Facebook page, or find him in iTunes.
Email us feedback or questions to makesmeweird@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook or Twitter, and find every episode at AlwaysListeningPod.com
My sons, Judah and Remy, join us to discuss the latest Avengers movie (which the boys just got to watch, and is now available on VOD and Streaming video)! After hearing dad's episode discussing my eating habits, the boys begged to "podcast" this weekend. So, obviously, I obliged. We discuss the latest Marvel Teamup movie, their eating habits and what they want to be when they grow up. I think you'll enjoy these two guys as much as I do.
Email us feedback or questions to makesmeweird@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook or Twitter and get every episode at AlwaysListeningPod.com
Jeff Brown is the host of the ReadtoLead Podcast, in which he interviews authors getting the "good stuff" out of their books about leadership, management, business or productivity! He's also a Radio Industry veteran and one of Joel's favorite podcasters. Jeff joins us to discuss his background, show and just what makes him "weird".
Find Jeff's show at ReadtoLead, and visit PodcasterAcademy for more info on how to launch your show with Jeff's help.
Email us feedback or questions to makesmeweird@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook or Twitter and get every episode at BlogTalkRadio.com
In this debut episode of the all new, What Makes Me Weird? Joel is joined by his wife, Kelly, to discuss his eating habits and just what he means by "wet foods"!
Read more about Joel at his site, subscribe to our show with iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app here and come back next Thursday for a great conversation with Jeff Brown!
Our theme music is From the Great Pelican State by Adam Dale.
Lawrence Gibbs joins us for the final LIVE event in the Summer Series at Louisiana Tech University's Arthur W. Stone Memorial Theatre, and the final episode of Me and the Geek, as the logo implies we're rebranding next week. Joel explains it all in the episode and we have a great discussion about music and more with Lawrence Gibbs.
Find all the details on the move by reading Joel's blog post Pod on Pod is Retiring, Josh and Joel Aren't
Check out our new page at Alwayslisteningpod.com
Dr. Kenneth Robbins is the former Director of the School of Performing Arts at Louisiana Tech University and just retired this summer from his position as Professor. He's focused fully now on his writing, but he joined me live on Stone Theatre stage to discuss his origins, his aspirations and his art. Hope you enjoy it.
Email the show at Makesmeweird@gmail.com
Joel talks LIVE from Podcast Movement 2015 with Shawn Smith from TheMobilePro.net about recording from anywhere.
This week, we have our first two guest show and our first show live in studio as Jake Guinn and Alexandria Bozeman join us to discuss their art and the process of being an artist and becoming a human.
Find more from Jake on Instagram at @jg_arts
Contact Alexandria at expressionsofdivinity@gmail.com
And email us at makesmeweird@gmail.com
Joel was live in Stone Theatre at Louisiana Tech University again Thursday, July 16th, interviewing Associate Professor of Theatre Paul Crook. Join us live for the next event July 30th at 7:30 pm!
Originally released as episode 57 of Two Guys, One Podcast, this episode features the story of a first generation immigrant and his entry to show business. Andrei has been a friend for years and after this episode he'll be your friend too.
Explicit Language Warning this episode does contain some explicit language.
Recorded Thursday July 2nd LIVE in Stone Theatre on the campus of Louisiana Tech, Joel was joined by Director of the School of Performing Arts at Louisiana Tech University, Mark Guinn, for a discussion of staged violence and his career in movement. Join us for the next LIVE event, July 16th at 7:30pm CST.
Joel is joined by Professor Emeritus of Music in the School of Performing Arts at Louisiana Tech University, David Wylie, to discuss "1776" the musical and film in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. Let's all celebrate even though it's hot as hell in Philadelphia!
Blu-Ray 1776 Restored Director's Cut: http://amzn.to/1NwffZ8 (http://amzn.to/1NwffZ8) \
DVD 1776 Restored Director's Cut: http://amzn.to/1R55Gpx (http://amzn.to/1R55Gpx)
Original Broadway Cast Recording: http://amzn.to (http://amzn.to)/1LDyelr
This week on Me and the Geek we hear excerpts from the Original Geek's original podcast. Joel and his wife, Kelly, have documented their story several times over the years on his shows. To celebrate Kelly's birthday, here is the first chapter in a Modern American Love Story.
Note This episode does contain explicit language and occasionally adult subjects. It's an honest and frank discussion of the beginnings of a love. Not for kids, but definitely not offensive. Note
Joel is joined by Phillip Michael LeBlanc, designer and professor of journalism at Louisiana Tech University to discuss Fatherhood in the modern day.
In this special episode of Me and the Geek, I'm joined by my sister, Jena, my mother Jamie, Aunt Ann and cousin Michael to honor our mother/grandmother, Hazel Odell Hodges who passed away June 7th, 2015. This is just a glimpse of the stories we have about her, but I hope you enjoy hearing them as much as I enjoyed collecting them.
We love you, Nana.
This week two Apple Fanboys discuss the new Google Photos app and service. Why they don't want to like it, and why they love it anyway.
This week, Joel is joined by Alicia Goodman (@ali_maddie on Twitter) to discuss all the shiny they can't afford, and the goodies we'll all get for free from WWDC, Apple's World Wide Developers Conference.
What to expect at WWDC http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/29/5759884/apple-wwdc-rumors-2014-what-to-expect (http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/29/5759884/apple-wwdc-rumors-2014-what-to-expect)
Jony Ive's Promotion http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/11628710/When-Stephen-Fry-met-Jony-Ive-the-self-confessed-fanboi-meets-Apples-newly-promoted-chief-design-officer.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/11628710/When-Stephen-Fry-met-Jony-Ive-the-self-confessed-fanboi-meets-Apples-newly-promoted-chief-design-officer.html)
Kyle Sweeney (@kyleisfunny) is back in the hotseat to continue our discussion of the latest Avengers film and the future of the MCU.
This week on Me and the Geek, Joel pulls back the curtain to show “how the sausage is made” by talking to the CEO of Ringr, Tim Sinclair.
Like Joel, Tim’s background in Radio led him to be a bit of an audio snob for podcasts. But Tim found a solution for his, Joel’s and maybe your problem with the Ringr app available now for iPhone and Android devices.
Find more info at Ringr.us Find more great podcasts at TeamProCreate.com and follow Me and the Geek on Facebook or Twitter @MeandtheGeek
A movie so big, Joel and Kyle had to make TWO episodes about it!
In this first part, the geeks give a spoiler-free review of the new blockbuster, then break down the individual character arcs for each Avenger. Stay tuned for Part 2 in your feed and on our site soon.
Find Kyle on Twitter @KyleisFunny
A few years ago, Jake Guinn performed Joel's wedding ceremony, and that's just one of the many kinds of performance he's used to being a part of. On May 6th, he began a journey with On the Fly Productions as one team competing in Season 2 of Fake Off on TruTV.
In this episode Jake and Joel discuss his art, his political aspirations and his upcoming season on Fake Off.
As Avengers: Age of Ultron's release arrives, Joel and Matt revisit the first massive super-hero team-up film to discuss it's brilliance, it's missteps and what they expect and hope for from the sequel.
Check out Joel's per-episode video reviews for Daredevil here.
In this special episode, Joel and Kyle give a brief spoiler-free review of the series before diving into specifics about Season one and speculation about Season two of the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Get episode by episode reviews (5 minutes each) from Joel on the Me and the Geek YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list)=PLlvV7YDC7eZ700MSMwxpOw5yhQqbikgQw
Support Kyle’s upcoming comedy web-series: http://HundoNug.com (http://HundoNug.com) http://ThundoNug.com (http://ThundoNug.com)
This week we talk with Dan Cohen, cohost of Annie and Danny's Fastpass Podcast, about the recent past and near future of the Disney corporation and specifically who will take over when Bob Iger "retires".
Find more from Dan Cohen:
http://beefydisney.blogspot.com/?m=1 (http://beefydisney.blogspot.com/?m=1) http://anniedannyfppc.libsyn.com (http://anniedannyfppc.libsyn.com)/
This week we get crafty with Allie Gilbert Bennett, owner and founder of Stitchville in Ruston, Louisiana to discuss her love of fabrics and her new venture, Stitchville Post.
Links discussed in this week’s episode:
Stitchville - https://stitchvilleruston (https://stitchvilleruston).com
Stitchville Post - https://stitchvilleruston.com/stitchville-post (https://stitchvilleruston.com/stitchville-post)/
Fineline Supply Co. - http://finelinesupply (http://finelinesupply).com
Joel and Jamie talk about a simpler time for superheroes, when Ben Affleck played a street-level crime fighter in a cowl. Also, they discuss Evanescence as the quintessential superhero soundtrack.
Links discussed in the show:
Trailer for Fox's period remake pitch - http://youtu.be/eLfXo (http://youtu.be/eLfXo)_gSd3I
Netflix's Daredevil - http://www.netflix.com (http://www.netflix.com)/Daredevil
Daredevil the Director's Cut - http://amzn.to (http://amzn.to)/1ErVxY1
Jamie can be found on Twitter @Worleybird
Joel is on Twitter @TheRogueslife
In this episode Joel talks with Chad Brooks, lead pastor of The Foundry, and host of The Productive Pastor Podcast where he "Helps people find the time for the things that matter most."
Links:
The Foundry - http://www.wearefoundry (http://www.wearefoundry).com
Chad's site - http://RevChadBrooks.com (http://RevChadBrooks.com)
This week Joel enters the squared circle with Nick Harrison as they discuss the biggest moments in Wrestlemania history, the most important match of this year’s event and how to get all that sweet ‘rasslin’ into your eyeballs with the WWE Network.
Links discussed in this episode:
WWE Network Website Nick on Twitter
In this episode, Joel is ecstatic to be joined by the Director of the School of Performing Arts at Louisiana Tech University, Mark Guinn. A Fight Master with the Society of American Fight Directors, accomplished director, performer, scenic designer and more, Mark Guinn could come on to talk about anything, but we focus in this episode on his history with lighting design. Whether or not any of that sounds like your cup of tea, you’re sure to find Mark delightful and enlightening.
Telescan - http://www.telescan.fr (http://www.telescan.fr)
LA Tech School of Performing Arts - http://www.latech.edu/performingarts/index.shtml (http://www.latech.edu/performingarts/index.shtml)
24th Annual Stage Combat Workshop -http://performingarts.latech.edu/theatre/scwweb/scw.html (http://performingarts.latech.edu/theatre/scwweb/scw.html)
In this episode, Joel says a friend of the devil is a friend of mine and invites Macy Jones to break down the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
In this episode, we talk to the man behind the beeps and boops of Professor Shyguy, Brandt Cooley, about his own musical history and the ins and outs of Chiptunes and Nerdcore.
Links mentioned in the show: http://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com/ (http://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com/)
Gwar - Meat Sandwich: http://youtu.be/Qscb4JCMJws (http://youtu.be/Qscb4JCMJws)
Primus - Jerry Was a Racecar Driver: http://youtu.be (http://youtu.be)/LBQ2305fLeA
WHAT?!? A new episode already? It’s bonus episode time with our first MCUisode discussing the just completed Agent Carter series on ABC.
Kyle Sweeney is our guest and we stay spoiler-free for the first few minutes to give you our take on whether or not it’s worth catching up on if you haven’t already watched, the rest is our quick discussion of what they did well and what could have been better. Make yours Marvel and come on in with Me and the Geek!
In the first regular weekly episode of Me and the Geek, Joel is joined by improv and sketch comedian, Kyle Sweeney, to discuss SNL's 40th Anniversary Special.
Ratings result: 23.1 million viewers
Norm Macdonald explains SNL on Twitter.
Find Kyle Sweeney @KyleisFunny on Twitter or Vine.
Our theme song is “In Demand” from The Word Modern http://adamdale.bandcamp.com/album/a-view-from-the (http://adamdale.bandcamp.com/album/a-view-from-the)-basement
In the second "pilot" episode of Me and the Geek, Joel is joined by Jamie Worley @WorleyBirdMedia to discuss the potential storylines for Spider-Man now that he's returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Links:
Marvel and Sony's Announcement - http://bit.ly/17rcXKE (http://bit.ly/17rcXKE)
Our theme song is “In Demand” from The Word Modern
http://adamdale.bandcamp.com/album/a-view-from-the-basement (http://adamdale.bandcamp.com/album/a-view-from-the-basement)
Find more great podcasts at http://TeamProCreate.com (http://TeamProCreate.com)
In the inaugural episode of Me and the Geek, Joel is joined by Kyle Sweeney (@KyleisFunny) to discuss the how's and why's of Spider-Man's return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Links:
Marvel and Sony's Announcement - http://bit.ly/17rcXKE (http://bit.ly/17rcXKE)
Sam Raimi on The Nerdist - http://bit.ly/1vGA6Pt (http://bit.ly/1vGA6Pt)
Our theme song is “In Demand” from The Word Modern http://adamdale.bandcamp.com/album/a-view-from-the-basement (http://adamdale.bandcamp.com/album/a-view-from-the-basement)