Sparks of Interest

The show has been taken over by Lilyshark! What topic could be so big, so important, so...epic that she would take over? Why, it's Epic the Musical! We go in depth from start to finish over every song as well as some of the animations attached to each one. Needless to say, SPOILERS AHEAD! https://youtu.be/6K-eMKjo1bs?s...

Our 150th episode! We are back to our roots with some Nevada trivia and what better way to do than for Jeff to face off against a new rival; Geoff the Terrestrial Shark!

It's a new year, a new season, and new goals! We discuss current goals we each have for the upcoming year as well as plans for this season of the show.

As we wrap up another season, we decided to predict the future. From the serious, to the silly, to the wishful thinking, we cover it all with our predictions.

As we near Christmas, we discuss a variety of seasonal things including songs, music, lights, traditions and even Lego!

It's pizza time and we're not talking Ninja Turtles! Trustees Westlake and Mayberry join us for a variety of pizzas from local parlors and a discussion on various education related topics. Check out these locations for some great pizza! Best Pizza in Reno, NV & Sparks, NV | Boulevard Pizza Mamma Celeste's Gastropub & Pizzeria - Sparks, NV Home - Blind Onion - Reno & Sparks Pizza Pizza...

Jeff has returned in time for us to go back to our childhoods with a chat about Nintendo. We talk about classic games, fond memories, and frustrating gaming moments. Join us!

Trustee Westlake has returned to discuss a troubling issue for our schools: student absenteeism. What is causing the absenteeism and what can be done to help? Are students engaged in school or just checking out? Tune in?

Something lurks beneath the surface of the Sparks Marina, but what is it? Dave and Dennis delve into the murky waters to bring you what we know of the Sparks Marina Monster! Plus, an update on the Annual Nevada Scavenger Hunt

Hunting season is almost gone but we have a tale to tell! D got an antelope tag and he's here to share the whole experience with you!

It was a crazy summer and we touch on most of it. From vacations, to Olympic events, to political strife, and movies galore, we've got it all!

The boys join us as we talk about Brickfest when it came to Reno! Ups and downs of the fest, but we provide ideas to improve upon what they have.

We're geeking out big time in this episode as we cover not only air fryers and how amazing they are, but the many aplications of 3D printers!

We made good on a previous conversation: we are trying out some tasty desserts on air! Joining us this time are WCSD Trustees Adam Mayberry, Alex Woodly, and Colleen Westlake. But there's more than just sweets in this episode as we talk graduation, election results, and a couple stories involving trucks.  Note: The message at the begining of this episode was recorded after the initial show had bee...

Feel uncomfortable around ducks? Don't like the open water? Do clowns freak you out? Today we have several different phobias to talk about as we butcher the pronunciation and complain about their names.

It's the finale of our D&D playthrough and we have the kids join to tell the tale. Did our heroes defeat the villains? Did they get handsomly rewarded? How does Lily open doors? And why is Reed's voice a dolphin sound? All that and more in this episode

It's time to put on your Pipboy and venture into the wasteland as we talk everything Fallout! How is the show and does it fit within the timeline of the games? Wondering which game is the best in the series? We talk that too. And Dave gives a rundown on Fallout 76 and how much it has evolved in the last few years.

Which media is better; digital or physical? We delve into the pros and cons of both types in this episode! https://www.audible.com/search...

We are here to spread Easter cheer and Foolish fun in April! Listen in on our Easter holiday and even a few pranks from April Fools past

In this episode, we share our love for the one and only Weird Al! Some of our favorite songs were written by this amazing artist and we delve into how talented he is at making parodies.

David and D discuss the live action adaptation of Avatar the Last Airbender. Was the show worth a watch? D provides a rating from the viewpoint of a long time fan and for a person who knows little to nothing about the original show. We also discuss ideas on what future seasons could do as well as films set in the Avatar universe. Needless to say, SPOILER WARNING! Check out Gamelogica from the link...

In this episode, David and D share their experience with a recent Dungeons and Dragons campaign with the kids. How did the party do and were there shenanigans? Plus, a quick recap of the Superbowl and more gaming stories.

In our season premiere, we make good on our threat to taste fish n chips with a couple of guests: Beth Smith and Colleen Westlake. Want to hear your school board trustees in a new light? Listen in as we chat about food, air fryers, and even a medical issues.

In this season finale Dave and Dennis share their holiday fun as well as tasting a couple cookies. A brief discussion on 3D printers, and plans for next season!

It’s that time of year when everyone is a little nicer, a little happier, and a little more generous. We have several charities and good causes to highlight in this episode, but they tend to operate year round so if you can help out during the rest of the year, that goes a long way. St Jude’s https://www.stjude.org/ Forever14 https://forever14.org/ Veteran’s Guesthouse https://www.veteransguesthou...