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N&S- Ep 164- A little dark, very bloody

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS164.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSMusic, books, steampunk cosplay Kelly’s Rec: Documentary: Devo- The Complete Truth about De-Evolution a documentary about Devo’s “mind blowing music video legacy” that’s free for Amazon Prime members share the earworm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHUnBRwkSHM     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jadvt7CbH1o   Mel’s Rec:   Book: The Alchemists of Loom (Loom Saga Book 1) by Elise Kova Lotta steampunk with cool magic, political intrigue, and revenge And really cool covers You can read the whole series with you Kindle Unlimited subscription The cover art is freaking wonderful … Continue reading →

N&S – Ep 153 – Happiness and Conspiracy Theories

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.com/ns/NS153.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSSorry for all the little crashes in the background. The hellcats were in exceptional form and it overwhelmed my editing ability. ~M   Mel’s Rec: Book/Audiobook: The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t stand Positive Thinking by Oliver Burkeman I found this book to be far, far more entertaining than I possibly could have imagined. I listened to the Audible version, but do have the physical book as well. This book covers the philosophies of the Stoics and Buddhism to help … Continue reading →

N&S – Ep. 145 – Beyond Virtual

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS145.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSMore Books, More Documentaries, and More #JerkWars. Mel’s Rec: Book: Warcross by Marie Lu Emika Chen is a pretty kickass hacker/bounty hunter in a future where everyone is hooked into the virtual world of Warcross. Emika accidentally lucks into a job hunting down another hacker in the game, but what is the mysterious person really after? This is the first of two Warcross books, and I can’t wait for book 2! ~M   Kelly’s Rec: Documentary: Jim and Andy: The Great … Continue reading →

N&S – Ep 141 – Aliens, Ancient Rome, and Cats

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS141.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSAudiobooks! Documentaries! Cats destroying things! Mel’s Rec: Audiobook: Alien: River of Pain: an Audible Original Drama A full cast recording of an Aliens story by Christopher Golden. It takes place right before the movie Aliens. If you love Aliens, you will love this story. The cast is excellent!   Audiobooks: X-Files: Cold Cases and X-Files: Stolen Lives – more Audible Originals These audiobooks are based on the X-Files comics. Features the original cast! Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi, William B … Continue reading →

N&S – Episode 136 – Alice Cooper and Six Crows

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS136.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSA return to some old standbys: A book and an Alice Cooper album. Guess who recs which one..   Kelly’s Rec: Album: Paranormal by Alice Cooper The brand new album from Alice Cooper! Kelly gives a preview of his thoughts on the album before he and Mike talk about it on Squat Cobbler. Some Links: a playlist on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Prime   I’m only 30 out of 50 Shades of Grey….     Mel’s Rec: Book: Six of Crows by … Continue reading →

Episode 133 – Swords Galore

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS133.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSKelly can’t pass up another chance to praise The Sword and the Sorcerer movie. Also there’s a toad, and maybe a cat. Mel’s Recommendation: Video: Man At Arms and Man At Arms Reforged on the AWE me Channel I am ridiculously fascinated by this show. Basically some amazing artisans make REAL WEAPONS from movies and games. Seriously, check out the Lich King’s sword from Warcraft. So. Cool. The entire playlist is below. Watch it. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUUGFk1wE5OHqeNDwp2q9_ZiPqKlWNc6V   Here’s the sword from The Sword … Continue reading →

Episode 127 – Home is in The Hollows

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS127.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSThis week we’ve got an urban fantasy book series and some home automation awesomeness for your listening pleasure. Mel’s Recommendation: Book Series: The Hollows Series by Kim Harrison This 13 book series started in 2004 with Dead Witch Walking and ended in 2014. Rachel Morgan is a pretty kickass bounty hunter, who also happens to be a witch. This urban fantasy series is set in Cincinnati, and includes all sorts of supernatural types, like weres, vampires, pixies, fairies, demons, and a … Continue reading →

Episode 125 – Because Necromancers

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS125.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSThis week we have a charming book series with some creepy characters, and a documentary about some creepy critters. Mel’s recommendation: Book Series: The Paper Magician Trilogy by Charlie Holmberg This is a charming series set in an alternate Victorian London with magic. The main character is Ceony Twill and she is an apprentice Paper Magician who runs afoul of some Excisionists. Excisionists are basically Necromancers, hence the title of this episode. The series consists of The Paper Magician, The Glass … Continue reading →

Episode 116 – Keeping Christmasland Vinyl

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS116.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSWe’re Back! Kelly’s Recommendation: App: Google Keep An organization app made by …… Google. Make  to-do lists complete with check marks, video, pictures, and recorded audio. Works on android and iOS. If Chrome is your browser of choice, you can even install an extension to save things directly to your Google Keep.   Mike’s Recommendation: Subscription Service: Vinyl Me, Please A monthly subscription box that contains a custom pressed LP just for members, an art print inspired by the album, and … Continue reading →

Episode 108 – The Notebook of Scary Gunlaw

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS108.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSWe are joined by our good friend Alicia and recommend some great music, dark humor, and some reading that features dog men!  We also learn more than we wanted to about Kelly’s strange fear of a naked Daniel Radcliffe. Kelly’s Recommendation: Vinyl: David Bowie’s album: Scary Monsters and Super Creeps (1980) Bowie’s first album after the “Berlin Trilogy” with Brian Eno. Robert Fripp and Pete Townsend lend their guitar prowess to the album. If you don’t have a turntable, you can check … Continue reading →