Celebrate Halloween and Weekly Spooky’s 6-year anniversary with "A Warm Place," a chilling Halloween horror story set in a nearly empty supermarket after hours. This tense and cinematic slasher tale weaves a spooky story filled with crackling Halloween atmosphere, creeping possession, and a terrifying cat-and-mouse chase.With mature themes, intense scares, and suspenseful horror storytelling, prepare for a night full of dread and darkness. Nancy encounters supernatural warnings, a haunting masked

The independent Normal CornBelters pay tribute to an iconic crop in their home state of Illinois. Their logo, equal parts ear of corn and Bill the Cat from Bloom County, has been around for almost two decades. Guests include:Jarrett Rodgers, GM, Illinois CornBelters Lynn Smith, MiLB super fan, Insta @iaskiheho Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Instagram @baseballbydesign Threads @baseballbydesign Bluesky

Economist Bryan Caplan reminds us that builders aren’t criminals, complainers are the minority, and there’s no way around it: we have to build more homes to meet demand.If you’ve already read too many boring articles on the subject, Professor Caplan has the solution: a scientific comic book. Turns out, it’s actually fun being a YIMBY!

Episode 5.39 - VW Jetta: This week, chaos reigns supreme as we’re joined by Sammy the Podcat (who refuses to stay off the table) and Andy(who refuses to stay on topic). Andy tries to tell us a simple story about his son’s new car—a VW Jetta—and somehow turns the registration process into a full-length feature film. Between discussions of car fluids, paperwork, and the world’s most invasive cat, we manage to stretch a six-minute story into an entire episode. There are tangents, distractions, a...

In this episode, land use attorney Kevin Moore walks us through the nearly impossible process of getting a use variance. It’s easy to tell the owner of a failing strip mall or an abandoned office building: “just get a variance, no need for legislative change". But as Kevin explains, that’s practically impossible and borderline illegal... at least in New Jersey.

If words like “bookkeeping,” “deductions,” or “quarterly taxes” make your eyes glaze over—you’re not alone. But guess what? Getting your finances in order doesn’t have to be complicated (or boring!). In this episode, I’m joined by Cat, who breaks down everything you actually need to know about bookkeeping, tax prep, and money confidence as a small business owner. Whether you’re DIY-ing your books or feeling lost in a sea of receipts, this episode is packed with easy-to-follow advice, helpful ...

Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau was elected to the state legislature at just 21 and went on to become the champion of Maine’s housing reform. He ushered in two major sets of reforms that empowered everyday Mainers to be part of solving the housing crisis. Notably, the second set of reforms passed with a unanimous vote in both the House and Senate.

We’re taking a short break. In the meantime, grab a drink and kick back with one of our classic episodes.Cats. You may love ‘em, hate ‘em or feel indifferent, but there’s no escaping their power, especially if you spend any time online. Cats have a long history in the world of advertising. In this classic episode we invited friend and poster expert Paul Hennessey back into the bar to discuss the appeal of cat posters aesthetically and financially, discuss a few of our favorites and decode why

Dragonfly is a master manipulator who weaves charm, deceit and confusion into his web. We explore the personality traits and tactics he uses to lure others in, examining what drives his behaviour and why his influence is so dangerously captivating.

Send us a text 227. podcast - Goran's Picks (English version) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Goran Vedris presents Indie Rock from around the world. Featured in episode 227 are: 1. Kheops One – Different Times https://www.facebook.com/KheopsOne/ https://www.instagram.com/kheopsone/ 2. Obidi Nnedu – Find My Way https://www.facebook.com/ObidiNnedu https://www.instagram.com/obidinnedu/ 3. Aton O'Cat – Beauty And The Brains https://www.instagram.com/aton_...

The Gary SouthShore RailCats play in a unique corner of northwest Indiana where baseball, railroads, and Lake Michigan merge, and where they exist in a time zone different from the rest of their state. Their scrappy cat-based identity reflects the region and the realities of independent baseball.Guests include: Andrew Mild, broadcaster, Gary SouthShore RailCats Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Instagram

In this episode, recovering city planner turned developer Seth Zeren explains how our obsession with safety and control has locked down the very process that once created vibrant, livable neighborhoods. He shares his ideas for bringing back a building culture of flexibility, experimentation, and creativity.

Reg Tankwater has solved the energy crisis, Cratog Carabasirica has almost assimilated, Bumblethwaite Cumblethwim has pulled out, and Wolford Pontoon steps in.Show support | Merch Store | Official Website

In this episode, I talk with Edie Weintraub—founder of Terra Alma, retail strategist, and advocate for vibrant, connected communities. From alleys to roof decks, from feet on streets to butts in seats, Edie is passionate about small, human-scale spaces and their powerful impact on the places we love to call home.

In this episode, Meredith and I talk about a lot of things including how she became a creative solo-preneur with a design company, detaching with love, and giving back to help build community. Buoyed by her faith, Meredith is an inspiration to me about how to radiate joy after deep loss and heartache and how to show up and serve even when it’s not in my comfort zone. And she brought me Owly, my plant companion on the Discoball Tour. It was a pleasure to start my roadtrip with this conversation and

Desmond Dunn is learning, building, and leading. He is working to bring affordable, community-driven development (no subsidies needed) to his own community in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this episode, we explore how prosperity reshaped the starter home and even what role developers play in where you meet your spouse.

In this episode, economist Salim Furth explains why the housing crisis isn’t just speculation: it’s demand running headfirst into regulation. His research quantifies how much red tape really costs families in this country.We also talk about how towns fall over themselves to lure big companies while failing the small and mid-size developers who could actually build the housing we need. Along the way, Salim shares inspiring success stories from Texas to Maine and even offers advice for our

In this episode, Sandra shares a solemn and tender story about her beloved cat, Captain. As his health declined, she was faced with the tension between wanting him to stay and not wanting him to suffer. Include the Air Canada strike disaster and it was quite the snafu. Through presence, surrender, and trust, she found peace in letting fate guide his journey.

Send us a text 223. podcast - Goran's Picks (English version) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Goran Vedris presents Indie Rock from around the world. Featured in episode 223 are: 1. Brides – Creature Culture https://wegottickets.com/event/672567 2. Appaloosa – Get it Together, Kid https://www.instagram.com/appaloosaseattle/ 3. RxHx – Star FKD https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573388428777 https://www.instagram.com/rxhx_vancouver/ 4. Aton O'Cat – L...

Send us a text How is a book made? What is the full LIFE of a book? Many writers don’t know what the editorial process looks like in a publishing house—or what happens in the design, marketing, and sales departments while the editorial process is happening. Join Stacy in our new podcast series discussing the life cycle of a book, in which we’ll discuss how a book gets acquired, what the editorial process looks like and why, and a whole bunch of other publishing insider information. Link...