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Aditi and Kanchana from Pitara Co. did a demo of Kaapi at Myrtle Wombat to share the speciality coffee flavors from various communities of India, including B. R. Hills Tiger Reserve of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu's forests and grasslands, and Kerala. I learned today one of the techniques of brewing coffee, called Kaapi, which is an infusion of chicory, milk, and jaggery. About Pitara Co. "At th...

In this episode, Jen and Audrey have a conversation with Sarah the founder of Asian nostalgic flavors granola, Nomi Crunch , a protein-forward granola is made in Brooklyn. Together, we explore packaging design, and learned about the nutritional benefits of her product. ⁠Follow Nomi Crunch on Instagram⁠ ⁠Order Nomi Crunch online⁠ Thanks for tuning in to Green Room Bites! ⁠Follow the show on Instagr...

We are at Myrtle Wombat with Madame Susan talking about sauce! Madame Susan, Clean Sauces To Elevate Every Dish The Three Sauces1. Chili Crisp: Flavor first, heat second. Unique blend of 20 different aromatics and spices including fermented black soybeans and Sichuan peppercorns create a special chili crisp experience. Spicy, warm, complex.2. Umami Sauce: Explosion of savory, tangy, and slightly s...

My guest today is Loni Diep, a pastry chef from Cold Spring village in the town of Philipstown in Putnam County, New York. We are talking about mushrooms, how to legally sell snacks, and testing bites in the kitchen at Myrtle Wombat! Learn more about Lonihttps://www.instagram.com/lonimakes/?hl=enLoni's Custom Made Sweetshttps://flickr.com/photos/lonimakes/albums/72157623804052389/Support a Reg...

Presenting a musical tragicomedy featuring live karaoke performances of the Myrtle Wombat crew’s favorite family carpool songs!~*The Synopsis*~The Greenes go on a road trip together to The Poconos Pole Drive Thru Winter Experience to meet up with Xan’s college mates. They find out that the car has a mind of its own when it decides that the best bonding memorable family experience is locking the ca...

Shared a mystery palette cleanser with Taiwan-born, Shanghai-raised, Brooklyn-based artist Jocelyn Tsaih at the mini mart Myrtle Wombat! In 2025, Jocelyn traveled internationally for various projects, including public art exhibitions in both the United States and China, and an artist residency in Mexico. We talk about 2026 goals to set intentions for the new year ahead https://www.jocelyntsaih.com...

Monosodium Glutamate (aka MSG) sounds like a chemical. But what is it, really? I asked Dime MSG founder Jen. Green Room Bites Featuring Dime at Myrtle Wombat Hosts: Jen (Myrtle Wombat) and Audrey (Moon Apothecary Radio)Guest: Jen (Dime MSG) What is Dime MSG? We’re here to flip the narrative about MSG with an everyday seasoning that delivers bold, simple umami. AAPI & Women Owned. https://www.i...

How I crafted a news reel for SFX for the winter radio play, "A Carpool Christmas Carol", that was live streamed from Myrtle Wombat. Act 1 SourcesMy inspirations for this SFX include the liners on the back of Geoff Love and his Orchestra's album "Big Western Movie Themes" and actual current news in the Northeast region

In a rundown hospital, patients with bizarre afflictions are in constant need of medical attention, but a miserable doctor in charge prefers to drink. An ER doctor divides her time between saving lives and juggling a love affair with a fellow doctor. An encounter with Saint Francis of Assisi will rearrange these two doctors’ fates, sending them on a journey of altered perspective. Meanwhile, Lt. D...

A freewheeling, unedited radio play: Act 2 of Who is the Muffin Man? Followed by Green Room Bites with the cast and crew of the production. Synopsis:High anxiety, low priority. Harold gets more than he bargained for when he tries to eat 24 full-sized bakery muffins with horrifying results. He is rushed to the ER after a bad trip, desperate for help. What follows is a long night in a chaotic waitin...

Simulated exercises with co-pilot Aaron, this is The Rehearsal. PD day for the crew to review the 360 feedback received after our last flight. We also do a script reading and prep for Act 2 of Who is the Muffin Man? The sound quality is scary in this one, big GG-fail on Audrey's part for not double checking audio inputs before flight. We blind-tasted two mystery snacks from beloved Jen at Myrt...

Since the popularization of the waffle cone by Syrian immigrant food vendor Ernest Hamwi, ice cream has long been associated with criminal activity. The leading data-driven crime cyborgs at Precinct 88 are on a mission to put an end to this decades-long trend. CrewDirector & Editor - Audrey SchalhoubDirector of Photography - Aaron StanleyWriters - Aaron Stanley and Audrey SchalhoubPuppeteer -...

A bit of a debut of the most evolved version of the D20 infused music game show, The Optimystic. 🎲 This episode features an attempt at understanding music concepts and cultural knowledge based on text and sweet sounds. Watch my brain learn new things in real time and be a dummy! Hopefully you will learn something new as well. SPOILERS below! If you wish to get the full experience, do not continue...

I spoke with Kirc (aka Jerome) from My S01d Out Reverie (M01E), and he shared with me his perspective on the creation of the band's music videos "我要活" and "GUTS" from their album 新青年 - THE NEW YOUTH / S02E01.We talk about the Chinese film New Women (1935), songwriting, placemaking and setting, costumes, and the color red. Thanks for watching! Featured Music: 我要活 GU...

Why do we dream? Where do we go when we are dreaming? How is the mind affected by the dream state when we are awake? How do you know if you are awake right now? What is the time in our dreams? How does dreamtime influence waking life? In this week's episode of Moon Apothecary Radio, I invite my new Armenian correspondent, ASonic A.K.A. Armand, on the show to find answers through the concepts o...

Follow me on my quest to interview Canadian rapper and hip-hop artist Swabski to talk about music and his release, "Be (Me)".Check out Swabski's music Spotify Instagram Credits Filmed, directed, produced, and edited by Audrey SchalhoubDigital Art and Animation by Audrey SchalhoubMusic (in order of sound) "The Moon (Small Sound Versi on)" by audworld "Dreaming Got Us Here" by Swabski "Be (Me)" by S...

Extra Golden is a music project that I am fond of, but I never knew how it came to be. This is what I learned. Part of a series on Moon Apothecary Radio called "Mixed Feels" where I dive deep into the stories behind music collaborations that bridge different cultures, and explore my relationship with them. Watch on YouTube Leffen Bandcamp Extra Golden Merch ⁠ ⁠Golden Bandcamp Sources: ht...