Category Archives: Book

Episode 22 – Streaming Martians Next Door

By | | , , , , ,
3 Comments

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/hsfcorgis.com/nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS22.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSMatt (@mattshiversVO) joins Mel and Kelly again for episode 22 of Nurture and Support!  In addition to the usual recommendations, SOMEONE throws out a “bite me” in this episode.  You might be surprised who. “It was not as unpleasant as I anticipated.” ~Kelly Kelly’s Recommendation: App/Webservice: Nextdoor Basically, a secure “Facebook” for your neighborhood. Available online at Nextdoor.com and via apps on iOS and Android. Very useful to track wildlife in your neighborhood. 😉   Matt’s Recommendation: Webservice/Movies and TV:  Netflix and … Continue reading →

Episode 19 – Man-eating Lions meet Gogol Bordello on the Fringe

By | | , , , ,
Leave a comment

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.hsfcorgis.com/ns/NS19.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSThis week we have a SPECIAL GUEST! Jeans is back with a book about man-eating lions. Mel follows Pacey from Dawson’s Creek to Fringe and finds John Noble. And Finally Kelly exposes us to an amazing Gypsy Punk band called Gogol Bordello. Mel’s Recommendation: TV Series: Fringe Starred Joshua Jackson and John Noble. Peter reluctantly teams up with his father to help the Fringe Division of the FBI solve odd cases involving spontaneous combustion, face melting, and horrific new diseases. We … Continue reading →

Episode 17 – A Walk In the Woods on Harper’s Island with Danger Mouse and Graham Parker

By | | , ,
1 Comment

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.hsfcorgis.com/ns/NS17.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSLot’s of people get killed in Mel’s first recommendation (Harper’s Island), but only a clown gets killed in one of Kelly’s (Graham Parker’s “Struck By Lightning”).  So there is that… Mel’s Recommendations: TV Series: Harper’s Island Available on Netflix A super awesome serial killer, mystery, suspense whodunit that aired on CBS in 2009.   Book/Audio Book: A Walk In The Woods by Bill Bryson To best experience this wonderful story of travelling the Appalachian Trail check out the Audio Book narrated … Continue reading →

Episode 16 – Bruce Campbell and the Teen Werewolves of London Calling a Riot Box

By | | , , ,
1 Comment

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.hsfcorgis.com/ns/NS16.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSNew Theme Music!  Thanks Alicia!! (@ohalchemygirl) Kelly’s Recommendations: Book: ‘If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor’ by Bruce Campbell Available on Amazon, Goodreads, AND Audible (It DOES Exist! Narrated by Bruce Campbell himself!) Learn fun facts about filming The Evil Dead movies and Army of Darkness Includes a recipe for fake blood!   Music: London Calling – The Clash – Kelly’s all time favorite album… AND IT IS NOT BY ALICE COOPER!! Available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Check out their spectacular … Continue reading →

Episode 13 – The Awesome Show: awesome guest, awesome coffee, awesome hair, awesome infographics

By | | , , ,
2 Comments

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.hsfcorgis.com/ns/NS13.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSWe have a Special Guest this episode! The fabulous Jeans aka @YeungJeans joins us to pass along a recommendation! You can check out her webshow over at BringOutYourGeek.com and definitely check out her store where she sells some awesome handmade soap and geek related items. Etsy Shops: Yeung Moxie (Soap), Yeunger Moxie (Geekery), and Studio Jeans (Artsy Stuff)   Mel’s Recommendation: Gadget: Aeropress by Aerobie A quick and easy way to make excellent coffee with a smooth taste and low acidity. Retails for $25-30 … Continue reading →

Episode 12 – A female antihero, a rock superhero, curling, and a teen sees dead people

By | | , , , , ,
Leave a comment

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.hsfcorgis.com/ns/NS12.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS  Kelly’s Recommendations: Game App: Flick Champions Winter Sports Fun winter Olympic sports – only available for iOS currently Will help you avoid curling withdrawal Portugal appears to lose every time, so it must be quite accurate  Video: Viva Joe Strummer – The Clash and Beyond A documentary that will teach you all about Joe Strummer without over-sharing his dental problems. It is free. Joe was awesome.  So watch it. Kelly REALLY misses Joe.   Mel’s Recommendation’s TV Series: The Fades A 6 … Continue reading →

Episode 8 – A cappella, a swashbuckling fella, a Dresden, and a dirtbag

By | | , , ,
4 Comments

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.hsfcorgis.com/ns/NS8.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSIn episode 8 Mel and Kel regale the audience with recommendations on the only wizard in the phone book, the James Bond of cheesy sci fi, a fantastic a cappella singer, and some episodic political chicanery. Kelly’s recommendations Book: Retief series by Keith Laumer The Retief Series on Goodreads Fun reads ranging from short stories to full books that satirically detail the adventures of Jame Retief of the Corps Diplomatique Terrestrienne (CDT).  Kelly will shoot you a 56-x (disapproval with significant judgment) if you … Continue reading →

Episode 7 – The Dark Show: Running w/ zombies, The Strain, The Ruling Class, and ALICE COOPER!

By | | , , ,
5 Comments

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.hsfcorgis.com/ns/NS7.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSA surprisingly dark episode that includes running from zombies, vampires, and a giant tooth. Melissa’s Recommendations App: Zombies, Run! An app to make running/jogging/walking more fun with lots of cool game elements to it. iTunes App Store Google Play Book: The Strain Trilogy by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan Arriving on FX in July, this trilogy tells the tale of a battle of mammoth proportions as a vampiric virus infects New York and begins to spill out into the streets. Amazon Kelly’s … Continue reading →

Episode 6 – Ready Player One, Zombie Radio, Bubba Ho-Tep, and the Bonzos

By | | , ,
3 Comments

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.hsfcorgis.com/ns/NS6.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSThis week we recommend some Bruce Campbell, some catchy tunes, a zombie podcast, and another book! Kelly’s Recommendations: Movie: Bubba Ho-Tep Elvis, JFK, and the Mummy collide in an east Texas retirement home! Check out more at www.bubbahotep.com Music: Bonzo Dog Band (The Bonzos) The Bonzos at NeilInnes.org The Bonzos on Spotify      Mel’s Recommendations: Podcast: WZMB Zombie Radio Show zombieradioshow.com on iTunes The YouTube Channel: Jimmy Rudoplh   Book: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline ErnestCline.com ReadyPlayerOne.com Ready Player One at … Continue reading →

Episode 5 – 2 trilogies, cello music, and the horrors of Internet past

By | | , , ,
Leave a comment

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.hsfcorgis.com/ns/NS5.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSEpisode 5 includes recommendations on two trilogies (which is like a dozen books according to Kelly), some nifty music with a surprising instrument, and a website to waste hours of your time – PLUS our first listener recommendation!  PLUS PLUS a new feature… Twitter recommendations! Mel’s Recommendations: Book: The Broken Empire Trilogy by Mark Lawrence Prince of Thorns King of Thorns Emperor of Thorns You can find more information at PrinceOfThorns.com and check out Mark Lawrence’s blog. Also, take a look … Continue reading →