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Sometimes the world feels a little heavy—so let’s flip the script with a burst of good news! In this Positivity Pop-up episode of HodgePodgeCast, I’m sharing three uplifting stories that remind us there’s still so much joy, creativity, and kindness out there. Stay curious—and come soak up the good vibes with me. Resources and Links Mentioned: Engineering Student Turns Red Solo Cups into Stylish Sw...

Listen in as Mur tells Jess the story of when 1,400,000 balloons were released in Cleveland's town square. It took a lot of work to pull this off and we'll do our best to fill you in!    Resources: 2023-Qualatex-latex-polymer-Test.pdf. Qulatex Latex Polymer Test. (n.d.). https://pioneerballooncompany.widen.net/s/26ns5sgqcd/2023-qualatex-latex-polymer-test   All-america city award- celebrating the...

Mur and Sara discuss the incredible story of Claire Sylvia, a heart-lung transplant survivor who felt a deep connection to her donor.    Resources for this episode: G. Jung Institute of New England. (n.d.). C.G. Jung Institute of New England. CG Jung Institute NE. https://cgjungne.com/about-us/c-g-jung-institute-new-england/ Liester, M. B. (2020). Personality changes following heart transplantatio...

Mur and Jenny explore the phrase: If you believe that, I have a bridge in Brooklyn for sale!   Resources for this episode: Ancestry®. (n.d.-a). U.S. Immigration in the 1800s. U.S. Immigration in the 1800s | Ancestry® Family History Learning Hub. https://www.ancestry.com/c/family-history-learning-hub/1800-us-immigration#:~:text=In%20the%20years%20between%201880,escape%20increasing%20oppression%20an...

Do you think you know what these phrases mean? The early bird gets the worm! Blood is thicker than water. Great minds think alike. Jack of all trades. Think again, fellow explorers! In this episode, the Sirens explore phrases that are commonly misused. If you love this episode, the conversation continues on Patreon where you’ll get exclusive content, including our conversations after the episode w...

This week the Sirens explore recipes that are at least 150 years old. Check out this tasty episode and check out www.sirensoapbox.com for more!

Upcoming: 150 Year Old Recipes Juggling Mur’s Mystery Episode - not discussed in this episode, but there’s been a change in schedule Kite Flying Book Club   www.sirensoapbox.com   Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbox on Patreon

In this episode, the Sirens explore the ancient art of origami! The Sirens had a good time exploring this art form. We hope you’ll give it a try and share your artwork with us!   Link the kit Siren Sara used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804854459?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_HCTYM2NBB7SK6HXRWS6C&language=en_US&fbclid=IwAR042aXBspz_mPI7LI_P-pY-91GzlfNn4q6iqaE0dbEQxADAtjvr10aZnJI     Here are some lin...

Check out this episode of Getting Reel with Siren Soapbox! The Sirens and their guests discuss the 1971 cult classic, Harold and Maude. Enjoy the show!   #explore #movieclub #cultclassic

This week the Sirens explore a new type of book club - they'll be writing their comments about what they are reading, and exchanging books so everyone has a chance to comment on every book.  Tune in to hear all about these shenanigans!    Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbo...

This week the Sirens explore the fascinating world of cryptids! Do you have a local cryptid story? Share it with us over at www.sirensoapbox.com     North American Dogman Sightings   Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content including our coverage of Mothman: Siren Soapbox on Patreon

Check out our upcoming adventures and explore along side us!   #explore #bookclub #movieclub #sirensoapbox #adventure

Join the Sirens as they see just how well they know each other and the show!

This week the Sirens got to chat with Ariel Baca from Ariel Journals on TikTok. Get to know what a living journal is and how it can help you keep those memories alive!   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content like an extended conversation with the Sirens after the show wraps up: Siren Soapbox on Patreon     Follow Ariel on TikTok   Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train ru...

This week the Sirens get to chat with Christen Fackler, owner of iOrganize, about her new book: How to Organize Everything - Purge. Sort. Contain. Maintain.   Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbox on Patreon   #adventure #explore #divein #staycurious #behappy #organize #or...

This week, the Siren went on microadventures!    Check out Alastair Humpreys’ website for lots of microadventure inspiration: https://alastairhumphreys.com/microadventures-3/     Check out Thomas Dambo’s trolls: https://thomasdambo.com/     Wow your friends with some adventure facts:    Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join...

Here's what we covered this week:   Football player gives scholarship to teammate   Tom Higgenson - lead singer with the Plain White T’s had a special surprise for a young cancer patient.   Cincinnati Bengal punter, Drue Chrisman’s Summer side hustle.   Hapeville, GA police officer surprises a young boy with a pretty cool gift. Join the Facebook group: Got Some Good News for You  

This week, the Sirens get to chat with Dr. Ian about his latest novel, The Overnights. Listen to this episode to find out what Dr. Ian is giving away to celebrate the release of his 25th book!   Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbox on Patreon

This week, the Sirens explore a DIY project and share their experience with you! Listen in to all the shenanigans on this week’s episode.    Wow your friends with some crafting trivia:   https://www.funtrivia.com/en/Hobbies/Crafts-13092.html     Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens   Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Sir...

Mens Sheds US: https://usmenssheds.org/     Peyton Manning delivers exciting message to Johnny Agar: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbsmornings/video/7245350347529604395     Some fun facts about the IRONMAN World Championship

Here are links to the stories we covered today:   The Cascading Effects of Bringing Back Sea Otters   4ocean Has Collected 30 Million Pounds of Waste   Octopuses Have Remarkably Similar Sleep Patters to Humans and May Even Dream   Independence Day Facts  

Chris Hodson isn't actually a murderer, but he has written the murders of countless characters for his murder mystery party games. And this week, the Sirens get to chat with him! Check out his site: https://murdermystery.com.au/   Check out the Sirens: https://www.sirensoapbox.com/  

Japan has vending machines that unlock automatically when natural disasters strike.     Chairs convert to hard hats in the event of a disaster.     14 Year old boy animates a scene in 'Across the Spider-Verse'     Sunrise at Stonehenge - The 2023 stream starts a few hours before sunrise which is 04:49 BST.   Juneteenth: The History of a Holiday https://www.nytimes.com/article/juneteenth-day-celebr...

This week the Sirens play a game: 2 Urban Legends and a Fact! Do you think you can pick out the fact? Play along to find out!

Follow along while the Sirens and their guests try to solve a murder on the high seas! Want to host your own murder mystery party? You can find everything you need at: https://murdermysterygamesusa.com/   or https://murdermystery.com.au/     Want to support the Sirens? Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens Join our Patreon and get...