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The Palmer Files Podcast

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A podcast about the pursuit of knowledge through interesting and engaging conversation, hosted by Agent Palmer. Released every other Tuesday.

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United States

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A podcast about the pursuit of knowledge through interesting and engaging conversation, hosted by Agent Palmer. Released every other Tuesday.

Language:

English


Episodes

Definitions, Deep Dives, and Discussion with Mikey Neumann

5/30/2023
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode "Get Off the Floor" - Movies with Mikey FilmJoy on YouTube FilmJoy on Nebula catawampus.ink FilmJoy Patreon AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @mikeyface @FilmJoyMedia @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer’s Trek: Star Trek The Motion Picture Ever the Scientist, Sagan Connected All the Dots in the Original Cosmos You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:04:23

Making Words Happen with Jacob Burgess

5/16/2023
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode MakeWordsHappen.com Desert Bus for Hope AgentPalmer.com Episode 52 of The Palmer Files: Celebrations and Anniversaries with Christopher J Hughes. Tweets @AgentPalmer @JacobBurgessVO @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Human Condition the Subtle Neon Glimmer of Downtown Owl Have Faith That This Deighton Trilogy has More Secrets to Reveal You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:01:43

The Bard Strikes Back: A Conversation with Charles Bates Continues

5/2/2023
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Mann Shorts on YouTube Yahzick on Spotify Yahzick on YouTube Yahzick on Instagram AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer’s Trek: Star Trek The Animated Series The Gum Thief Wears the Rose-Colored Glasses of Nostalgia Well You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:00:51:53

The Bard Appears: A Conversation with Charles Bates

4/18/2023
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Mann Shorts on YouTube Yahzick on Spotify Yahzick on YouTube Yahzick on Instagram AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Did Anderegg’s Nerds reveal Tom Bombadil to be my Shibboleth? Small Oddities: Villain Shit You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:06:03

Rob Eskra "Collector of Hobbies" Returns

4/4/2023
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Watch Rob on Twitch Robert Eskra's YouTube AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Genius & Anxiety Sets the Record Straight on a Perilous Century Goodnight, Max. You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:01:44

Jason Zapata Works Too Hard

3/21/2023
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode JasonZapata.com AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer’s Trek: Star Trek The Original Series Palmer’s Trek: A Star Trek Journey Take a Look in the Book of the Path Dr. Seuss Took You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:05:12

Tony and the Order of Cosmic Creatives

3/7/2023
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode AnthonyJRapino.com OrderofComsicChampions.com 80sxchange.com AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AnthonyJRapino @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Love it or Hate it, Blonde Might Be the Best Art Film Ever Tommy and the Order of Cosmic Champions is the 80s Nostalgia Dump I Needed The Fast Food Pizza / Movie Connection You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:12:09

Margo Donohue Part II: Filmed in Brooklyn

2/21/2023
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode BrooklynFitChick.com Get your copy of Filmed In Brooklyn (Amazon) AgentPalmer.com Tweets @BrooklynMargo @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Entwined Legacies Celebrated in “The Day the Music Died” Doc Hollywood Hatred Aside, Violent Ward Plays Out Like a Great Film Brooklyn Beauties Focus of Margo Donohue’s Love Letter Film Study You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:10:43

Talking to a Man in Marketing Called Craig

2/7/2023
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode The Wednesday Audio (Yeah Wednesdays) Craig's Cabinet of Meagre Offerings (This Is Not Value) AgentPalmer.com Tweets @craigburgess @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Love for Jurassic Park Series is Anything but Extinct, 30 Years Later Brooklyn Beauties Focus of Margo Donohue’s Love Letter Film Study You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:13:05

A Clandestine Conversation with SpyHards' Cam Smith

1/24/2023
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode SpyHards Our Liner Notes CanCon Part 1CanCon Part 2 AgentPalmer.com Tweets @SpyHards @camvsmith @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Somehow, A Pepsi Court Case Provides Refreshing Documentary Fodder A back-from-the-dead defense of 2013’s R.I.P.D. You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:14:17

So You Made A Movie with Christopher J. Hughes

1/10/2023
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode They Sleep On Us (IMDb) They Sleep On Us (Trailer) TriforceDad.com AgentPalmer.com Tweets @TriforceDad1984 @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Suellen Hoy Has All the Dirt on the American Pursuit of Cleanliness Twenty Twenty-Two In Review You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:09:37

One Final Question: Volume Three

12/27/2022
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode AgentPalmer.com Episode 51: UnArchaeology with Tristan Boyle the Anarchaeologist Episode 53: Agent Palmer: Behind the Microphone Episode 57: Talking Mathematics and Two Paths Diverged with Sam Leitermann Episode 58: A Lawyer, Life, and Lessons with Robert Eskra Episode 59: A Producer's Life for Us with Evelien Episode 60: The Origin of a Librarian with Matt Kiefer Episode 61: One Final Question: Volume Two Episode 64: Caffeinated and Candid with Matt Lady Episode 67: A Fun and Supportive Conversation with J.D. of Veritas Fit Episode 68: A Khanversation with Khan Episode 69: 40 Cups of Coffee with Jennifer Montgomery Other Links BlueDoorGroup.ca (Jennifer Montgomery) KhanArtist.org (Yung Khan) HighKeyGeek (Matt Lady) Psionic Monkey on Twitch (Matt Kiefer) Reppin Podcast (Evelien) Robert Eskra's YouTube (Robert Eskra) The Math Profs on Twitch (Sam Leitermann) UnArchaeology.org (Tristan Boyle) Prey Highlights Man’s Folly in the Face of Technology First Season of ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Scores for Good Sport, Entertainment Value You can also hear more Palmer in the meantime on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier and as mentioned on this show as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:06:40

Chasing Sound with Brian Sutich

12/13/2022
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Chasing Sound Our Liner Notes AgentPalmer.com Tweets @chasingsound @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Track by Track: Aerosmith – Nine Lives Celebrating the World’s Greatest Intellectual Meshugenah, Mel Brooks You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:07:00

Slowing Down to Speed Up with David Snyder

11/29/2022
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Chaloner Children’s Charity Good Government Show AgentPalmer.com Tweets @dsnyderuk @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Untold attempts to answer: Whatever happened to AND1? Quips, References, and Empty Space: JPod Still Thought-Provoking Almost 20 Years Later You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:04:41

Get Schooled by Mealey and Agent Palmer

11/15/2022
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 discuss: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode podpage.com/Unprofessional-Development AgentPalmer.com Tweets @unprocast @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Five R-E-A-S-O-N-S to Watch Bad Words Wolfe certainly has The Right Stuff to open the space race You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:12:12

Conversations & Coffee with Legends & Lattes author Travis Baldree

11/1/2022
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 outlining, editing, and much much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode TravisBaldree.com Pour One Out for the Excellent Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree AgentPalmer.com Tweets @TravisBaldree @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Sailing Into History: Netflix tells the tale of The Race of the Century Lackawanna College alum to premiere Falcons football documentary You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:06:55

The Creative Process with author Jimmy Soni

10/18/2022
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 conversation, we discuss: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode JimmySoni.com A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age The Founders: The Story of Paypal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shapes Silicon Valley AgentPalmer.com Tweets @jimmyasoni @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Deighton’s City of Gold is must-read WW2 fiction Travelin’ Band documentary reminds us how great CCR is The Founders demystifies the dot-com era success of PayPal A Book Review of “A Mind At Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age” by Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:14:01

From Teaching to Self-Employment with Kelly Fiorini

10/4/2022
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode KellyFiorini.com Kelly's Blog AgentPalmer.com Tweets @kellyfcopy @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Beacon of Hope: Discovering the legendary Terry Fox through Coupland’s coffee book ‘Gonzo’ Reminds Us That Hunter S. Thompson is Far Greater Than ‘Fear’ Changing Careers with Carl Landra - The Palmer Files Episode 6 A Lawyer, Life, and Lessons with Robert Eskra - The Palmer Files Episode 58 You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:09:13

Lessons on New York City from Bill Sweeney

9/20/2022
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: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WickedTheory.com AgentPalmer.com Tweets @WickedTheory @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Pour One Out for the Excellent Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree No Mo’ FOMO 15 TV Shows That Make You Want to Visit New York City | NYCGo.com 10 Best TV Series & Movies Set In New York | Screen Rant The Interrogation of Agent Palmer by Agent 76 You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:02:16

It’s All Storytelling with Jerry "J.B." Manas

9/6/2022
Episode 79 features renaissance man and storyteller Jerry J.B. Manas, author of many books including the freshly minted tale The Mirror Man. We discuss the writing process, collaboration, details, outlines, idea hoarding, entering new mediums, how everything really boils down to storytelling, and much much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode JerryManas.com JBManas.com AgentPalmer.com Tweets @jerrymanas @jb_manas @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links The Mirror Man marries spy thrills, strange chills, and more The Thorough Interrogation of Renaissance Man and Author J.B. "Jerry" Manas Atticus is Fast-Paced Sci-Fi Fun with Timely Application The Kronos Interference is Brilliant: A Spoiler Free Book Review The Bear serves up drama in half-size portions This ‘Rocket’ Recollection Launched Fond Memories of the Argonauts Clearing out the clutter of my mind (Vol. 2) You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:06:43