The Spooky World of Chris Ringler
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In this haunted episode, the discussion revolves around Halloween's playful anarchy, highlighting the enchanting nature of embracing chaos and unpredictability during the festive season. The speaker emphasizes the joy that comes from celebrating Halloween in a slightly wild and unconventional way, encouraging listeners to enjoy the spirited mayhem.
In this solo episode, the host reflects on cherished memories from their youth spent at Flint Local 432, a beloved venue that holds significant community importance. Listeners are invited to join the nostalgic journey, celebrating the venue's impact on their life and the local community.
In this episode, the host interviews Christian Kenny, owner of Courage Over Comfort and creator of Killer Kards Tarot. They discuss topics such as the occult, mysticism, and the development of an AI for tarot numeration. Listeners can learn more about Christian's work on his website.
In a world increasingly divided by politics and fear, we forget our shared humanity. Many are struggling silently, grappling with poverty and societal neglect. The tendency to demonize others over differing beliefs fosters anger rather than understanding. Genuine support and compassion are essential as we face a crumbling system that benefits a few.
The content emphasizes the importance of self-empowerment in overcoming life's challenges. It conveys that while support from others is valuable, true change comes from within. Individuals must discover their own reasons to fight and keep going, as external advice often falls short. Ultimately, perseverance is vital for personal growth and survival.
In this episode, I reflect on a recent conversation that rekindled memories of my early writing experiences and certain forgotten aspects of my journey. Through this discussion, I explore how past influences shape my current perspective on writing and creativity.
I recently saw a spotlight on a morning news show celebrating a man in his 80s who was still working at his job. It was a heartwarming story, and everyone so happy for the man, and his dedication. Screw. That. I completely understand that as a Gen X man I was born into a world… Continue reading Bury Me in a Nameless Grave
In this episode, musician and actor Jeff Mansk discusses his passion for music, his creative process, and his latest projects. The conversation provides insight into his artistic journey and includes links to his YouTube channel and SoundCloud for listeners to explore his work further.
Join arts educator Emily Hudson for a compelling discussion about art and its impact. Based in Flint, she shares her experiences as an artist and teacher, emphasizing the importance of inspiring children. The conversation highlights how creating food for loved ones can be seen as an art form. Don't miss it!
Author JD Barker discusses the release of the first book in a prequel trilogy to his popular 4MK series. The conversation covers his writing process, book promotion strategies, and his work with parents of autistic children. Listeners can find more information about JD Barker at jdbarker.com.
It feels like it was a quiet year for me, but really, it wasn't. Not really.
As more information comes out about when the people of Flint may see payouts from the Flint Water Crisis, the stark reality of what that looks like becomes clear.
Sitting in a hospital waiting room is sobering. You wait for someone to get a medical procedure done that will take hours, and cost thousands of dollars, and you hope that, when all is said and done, that they will get a clean bill of health. You hope that there is good news and everyone moves on with their lives. Until the bill comes. And another bill. And another. And another. And if they have something wrong? What then? You fight two battles, one for your health, and another for your survival. We have allowed the medical industry to hold all of us hostage, along with insurance companies, and survive at their pleasure. Last year, I went deep into debt trying to save the life of one of our dogs. And that was a dog. What if it was my child?