The Soft Serve Podcast

On this episode, Jen and Sawtooth discuss: Jen's re-election campaign. Shopping at Whole Foods and being judged by other shoppers. Jen (intentionally?) pouring grain and beans all over a clean floor. How to emerge from the pandemic and tips from the U.K.'s National Health Services for getting "back to normal." Yellowstone Season 4; Bridgerton; and Moon Night Designer clothes and leggings that show...

On the show are Stacey and Bryan Rossano from Fetch Brew Co., a Belchertown, MA-based craft brewery that has been producing tasty brews since 2017 for the love of dogs and beer! You can find Fetch Brew Co. on the Web and Socials at: https://fetchbrewco.com Instagram: @fetchbrewco Facebook: @fetchbrewco If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at h...

We celebrate the arrival of Spring 2022! Some of the stuff we talk about on this episode: Jen running for public office again. Sawtooth deciding not running for state representative. Thoughts on the season we call "Spring." Broadway plays. Why doesn't Starbucks have a "Spring drink?" Springtime animal sex. A review of the movie, "Turning Red." The end of the podcast? If you like our show, there’s...

Laurie Herrick is the author of Choose Abundance, a book about how to build a culture of philanthropy, which will result in a resource-abundant organization.  Laurie is also the founder and President of Rainmaker Consulting, experts in Fundraising Strategy, Leadership Development, and Strategic Planning.  Since 2002, Laurie and Rainmaker have helped their clients raise over $250 million!   You can...

Sawtooth and Jen talk about Sawtooth turning 48, health issues with getting older, a spoiler-free review of The Batman, and a whole lot more! If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: —Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com ! —Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, download our episodes! —Leave a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcas...

Sharona Leshner from Sharona Color Art is an artist who loves to make and share colorful art, and help others unblock their creativity. You can find Sharona on the Web and Socials at: https://www.sharonacolor.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sharonacolor Instagram: @sharona_color   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sharona-Color-Art-989406154586500 If you like our show, there’s a few things y...

On this super-fun episode, Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss: New Shure Sm7B microphones. Sawtooth's first live radio appearance on WHMP . Rewatching Seinfeld. Stomping Jen planning to go away for a few days. The cleanliness of dog and cat assholes. Is Subway good food? The Tool concert that Jen went to. Merkins (female pubic wigs). The proper pronunciation of "enchilada." Changing dog...

Jordan Hall is a Western Massachusetts-based writer whose work focuses on nature and society's underbelly. You can find Jordan Hall on the Web and Socials at: www.jordanjhall.com https://vocal.media/authors/jordan-j-hall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.hall.98 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultivationism/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JordantheHall Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...

On this super-fun episode, Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss: the deep cold winter and coronavirus blues. going out to dinner and bowling. an ice skating a-hole. Jen looking forward to going to a Tool concert. Sawtooth's new satanic Baphomet statue. how to properly dispose of egg shells. a set of lost car keys. mosh pits and proper concert etiquette. If you like our show, there’s a few...

On the show is Steven Opalenik from The Promethean Project, a non-profit wellness center whose mission is to create a one stop shop for peoples’ physical, mental, and holistic health needs and goals. You can find Steven and The Promethean Project on the Web and Socials at: The Web: https://theprometheanproject.org Facebook (@prometheancounseling) Break the Chains, Find Your Flame on Apple podcasts...

Dennis Hackett from The Reminder newspaper interviews Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank about the Soft Serve Podcast for a feature article, Podcast encourages conversation and learning about Pioneer Valley. Super fun conversation full of many laughs! Check out the article in The Reminder here: https://www.thereminder.com/localnews/belchertown/podcast-encourages-conversation-and-learning-about/ If yo...

On the show is Jen Wood from Speakman Sisters, a Worcester, MA-base company that produces natural hand-dyed yarns. We talked to Jen all about the fascinating world of hand-dyed yarns and starting her company, Speakman Sisters. You can find Speakman Sisters on the Web and Socials at: https://www.thespeakmansisters.com Facebook (@thespeakmansisters) Instagram (@thespeakmansisters) Pinterest (@thespe...

Stephen Bryla is owner of Go with the Float, a floatation therapy center in Easthampton, MA.  Floating is an experience that involves lying down in a saltwater solution in silent darkness, and is a simple way to achieve profound relaxation, meditation & wellness. Reduce stress, relieve pain, and explore deep states of relaxation, while floating in 1,200 pounds of soothing magnesium sulfate (epsom...

Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank talk about their winter holiday cruise, during which they got infected with coronavirus. Sawtooth also discusses New Year traditions, the most common resolutions people make, and gives his own New Year resolutions for 2022.

On the show is the award-winning filmmaker, writer, and founder of the feminist production company, Trixie Films, Therese Shechter.  Therese talked to us about her latest documentary, “My So Called Selfish Life,” a film about women who are child-free by choice. It’s the third part of a a trilogy that includes I was a Teenage Feminist (2005) and How to Lose Your Virginity (2013). Therese’s films ha...

On this episode, Shivering Jim joins us to talk about Christmas memories, strange and forgotten traditions, and awful Christmas foods. We also debut Sawtooth’s first song, “What’s So Merry About Christmas?” which you can also HEAR ON SOUNDCLOUD. If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com ! Subscribe to our podcast...

On the show are Isabella DeHerdt and Isaac Eliot from High Tea, an indie-folk duo. Their music is a concoction of sweepingly soulful harmonies, guitar riffs to knock your socks off, and a refreshing blend of old blues and new pop. These two musicians fill spaces with homegrown story telling and Lumineer-esque vocals. Their songs are ripe with americana heartbreak and tell tales of growing up, goin...

Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank reflect on Hanukkah 2021, and talk about: The story of Hanukkah (including Sawtooth's failed attempt at telling it) ; Fun Hanukkah facts; What they did for each of the 8 nights. Hanukkah movies. Other fun stuff! If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! Subscribe to our podcast in...

On the show is Mike Vito, an activist, conservationist, and self-described “fly fishing junkie” who is working with the Western-MA-based Deerfield River Watershed Chapter of Trout Unlimited to protect our cold-water wild trout fisheries from the warming impacts of climate change.  Find the Deerfield River Watershed Chapter of Trout Unlimited on the web and socials: • https://deerfieldrivertroutunl...

Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank slow it down for the Thanksgiving holiday and talk about plans for Thanksgiving 2021; memories of Thanksgivings past; Sawtooth's new holiday light installation, "The Holiday Spirit; things they're thankful for; and stupid Thanksgiving Trivia. A super fun episode, we hope you enjoy! Links to unlearning colonialist Thanksgiving narratives/myths: https://centerracialju...

Michele Lyman is the owner of a yoga studio in South Hadley, MA, called Serenity Yoga. During the Covid-19 pandemic,  Michele started Michele K Lyman to help people struggling with anxiety find a way to better manage it with yoga and mindfulness. Find Michele Lyman on: The Web: https://serenityyogastudio.net/ https://micheleklyman.com/   Instagram: @shserenityyoga  @micheleklyman Facebook: @michel...

In this episode, Sawtooth and Jen do a show while being photographed for the new Soft Serve Podcast website! A really fun episode covering a whole bunch stuff including: wedding anniversaries and gifts; why old people always have furs; past and future podcast guests; a new business idea for a XXX-rated ceramics shop; and a LOT more! If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us...

Zachary J McDowell is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the Department of Communication. His work focuses on access and advocacy in digitally mediated spaces.  Zach talked with us about his new open access book that he co-authored,  Wikipedia and the Representation of Reality . You can find Zach on the Web and Socials at: The Web: www.zachmcdowell.com The Book (fre...

On our Halloween 2021 special, we are joined by a FC Zinn, Lindsey the Celtic Fairy, and Chris Boo(r)denca to talk about this spooky time of year! We talked about: the history of Halloween. what we love about Halloween and special memories of the holiday. trick-or-treating and Halloween pranks. favorite Halloween candy and costumes.  Decorating for Halloween. Jack-O'-lanterns— simple or complex? P...

On the show is Malea Rhodes, the founder of Happy Valley Skate, an organization that is focused on passing along Malea’s love and knowledge of skating to others. You can find Malea on the Web and Socials at: Website: https://www.happyvalleyskate.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyRollerSkate Instagram (@skatewesternmass) Articles on skating: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/...