The Palmer Files Podcast

Episode 104 features Matt Gilhooly host of The Life Shift Podcast, an instructor for higher education, and someone who is also working toward bringing conversation back. We discussed education and expected life paths, perfection, being creative, long-form content in all forms, the act of listening, celebrating things, moving on to what's next and so much more... Throughout the conversation, we dis...

Episode 103 features the sultry voice of David Cook, who you may know from his work on The Edge of The World Broadcast, but who hopes you'll know him as a movie trailer voice down the road. We discuss music and voice-over, comedy, entertainment, training and learning, inspiration, finding your sound, knowing your instrument, nuance and so much more... Throughout the conversation, we discuss: The E...

Episode 102 features the long-awaited return of my friend and the second Palmer files guest, Kristin Maier. We discuss writing and blogging, sharing, slowing down, speeding up, understanding ourselves, cycles, perception, reality and so much more... Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Writing Blogging Getting personal online Toxic productivity The Spoon Theory Purpose Plans Anxiety Storytelli...

Episode 101 features features the return of my friend and the original Palmer Files guest, Bill Sweeney. The first 100 episodes went well let's start the second hundred off the same way. We discuss 100 episodes of this show, guests, guilt, The Dip, go behind the scenes, talk about before there was this podcast, and just who is winning, Bill or Palmer? Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Getti...

Episode 100 features a very special guest, Michael Stershic a.k.a my Dad. We discuss the art of long-form conversation, working together, education, parenting, get into some nature v. nurture, and so much more. During the episode we cover: Listening to the podcast The Art of Long-form Conversation Working together Childhood memories Staying in touch... Chasing friends Education Parenting Our Venn...

Episode 99 features the complete unauthorized and organically sourced history of coffee. So stay tuned for how one of the world's most popular beverages came to be with a history full of kings, spies, pirates, popes, lovers, religion, politics, war, and much much more! Coffee's Origins From Berry and Bean to Drink Trade Coffee Shops Social Coffee Coffee Bans Capitalism Trade Agreements And much mo...

Episode 98 features Mikey Neumann, whom you may know from FilmJoy, Movies with Mikey, Deep Dive or perhaps his days at Gearbox and those Borderland games. We discuss creating YouTube content, informational osmosis, situational nihilism, defining art, and much much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: "No one knows what they're doing." There is no best. Situational Nihilism FilmJoy - Look...

Episode 97 features the multitalented Jacob Burgess. He not only Makes Words Happen, but he can also inspire thought and reflection as he did for me in the following conversation about traveling, theatre, seeking, learning, personality, and authenticity, plus we trade some platitudes and much much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Person v. Personality ADHD From the East Coast to the...

Episode 96 features Charles Bates, who you may know as Chaz, Yahzick, The DM, The Bard, or the previous episode. We continue the discussion by talking about the things we enjoy consuming on pixelated screens, sportsmanship, looking back, goals, attention, starving artists, growth, and much much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Story vs. World Movies and shows we enjoy Quick dialogue...

Episode 95 features Charles Bates, who you may know as Chaz, Yahzick, The DM, or The Bard. We discuss his many hats and projects, his creative pursuits, a few fandoms, reading, the abundance of choice and so much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Charles is Great A writer who raps Always been a writer Storytellers Reading ADHD Harry Potter Tolkien The desire for discovery Underdogs Ab...

Episode 94 features Rob Eskra, back for the second time. Why? To talk about what we do when we have free time. And as you'll hear, we discuss the exorbitant abundance of things to do and consume with the, by comparison, minute time we have to do them. Plus being a collector of hobbies, world-building, naps, soaring, and more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Work Life Balance Music vs. Pod...

Episode 93 features Jason Zapata, back for the third time. Why? Well, we have discussed our passions and friendship, and now he's returned to discuss his realization that it's time to find some balance, because he works too hard. We discuss that at length, plus needs, wants, perceptions, boundaries, ambition, and more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Work Life Balance Needs v. Wants Corpo...

Episode 92 features Anthony "Tony" Rapino, co-author of the recently published Tommy and the Order of Cosmic Champions, but he's also an artist that works with words, clay, paint, and well, any medium he can make the time for. We discuss those many mediums, plus reading, writing, genres, college, physical media, and more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Where did the writing journey begin...

Episode 91 features Margo Donohue, the Brooklyn Fit Chick returns as a newly published author of Filmed in Brooklyn a book about film history and the history of film in Brooklyn. We discuss the creation, process, and reception of her book. But we also talk about using the time you have wisely, reading and writing, humility, healthy egos, and much much more Throughout the conversation, we discuss:...

Episode 90 features Craig Burgess, a marketing man, a creative designer, and someone who is creating things for the right reasons now that he's seen the light, which we'll discuss along with plenty of buzzwords that we don't like; such as thought leader, guru, content creator, and well, where have all the mavericks and renegades gone? Throughout the conversation, we discuss: The Authentic Self Sna...

Episode 89 features Cam Smith, co-host of SpyHards Podcast who is here to discuss media, fandom, American and Canadian culture, a few hot takes, Star Trek, spies, and much more! I promise you won't need a secret decoder ring for this one. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Why Spy? Star Trek James Bond Canada Culture Origin of a podcast What makes a spy movie? Reading Christopher Nolan Midni...

Episode 88 features Christopher J. Hughes, returning for his third time, the first was for friendship, the second was for celebration and now he's here to discuss the movie he made, "They Sleep On Us." (And I helped). Throughout the conversation, we discuss: So you made a movie? Being at your own movie premiere Friends help each other The transition from a solo project to a collaboration What's ne...

Episode 87 features Tristan, Sam, Rob, Evelien, Matt, Matt, J.D., Khan, and Jennifer. Discussing the future, the past, and a few favorites in between from the "One Final Question" after-credits of The Palmer Files podcast. During the episode we cover: What happens when we die? Favorite Book? What book would you want to completely experience for the first time, again? What's your superpower? What i...

Episode 86 features Brian Sutich, the driving force behind Chasing Sound a hub for guitar players and those who want to immerse themselves in the world of guitar. We discuss his six-string origins, take a tour through his musical and technical journey, geek out about some old technology, and much much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: First guitars Starting on piano Musical influences...

Episode 85 features David Snyder, who as he slows down in his career is doing more than he expected. We talk about his career and how in his quote retirement unquote he's not only doing more but loving it. We also discuss building and creating, honey, maple syrup, baseball, giving back, learning as a generalist educationally, and much much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Renaissance...

Episode 84 features math teacher and eduverse podcaster on Unprofessional Development Mr. Mealey. We talk about his path to teaching, education, staff rooms, grading, class size, pretty much anything you've heard anyone complain about, in so far as education is concerned, you'll hear us touch on, excepting budgets, we don't go there, but we go everywhere else. Throughout the conversation, we discu...

Episode 83 features narrator and author Travis Baldree, whose debut novel Legend and Lattes we discuss along with his career trajectory and how his curiosity and his hobbies have also shaped that. We talk about his many hats from his current gig as an audiobook narrator to his days doing almost everything you can think of in making video games, plus reading, nerding out, creative introverts outlin...

Episode 82 features author Jimmy Soni, co-author of A Mind At Play about Claude Shannon and The Founders about the founding of Paypal and the evolution of the PayPal Mafia. We discuss the process of creating those books, researching, method writing, going dark, plus the creative process in all its forms, the good and bad, the early mornings and late nights, and much much more. Throughout the conve...

Episode 81 features Kelly Fiorini, a teacher turned copywriter who has an amazing story about how that journey transpired with a few tips about trying a career before you go full in. Plus going abroad, having two vastly different teaching experiences, being an introvert, freelance writing, self-evaluation, and much much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Why a teacher? Majoring in lang...

Episode 80 features the first three-time guest, who was the original guest, and a very good friend of the show, Mr. Bill Sweeney! He has returned to the show for a geography lesson about his hometown; New York City. We talk about transportation, temperament, and tourism. Boroughs and Bridges. Discuss a few myths and legends, and much much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Where are yo...