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

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English


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Keeping it Comfortable and Classy with Ken Sweeney

2/4/2025
Episode 141 features Ken Sweeney, host of The Comfortable Spot podcast. We discuss being curious, podcasting, creating and momentum, starting in music, success and replication, the voice as an instrument, Star Trek, old television, keeping it classy, Dick Cavett and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode thecomfortablespotpodcast.com AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @TheComfortableSpotPodcast @AgentPalmer Other Links Zinoman’s biography of David Letterman should make your Top Ten list on Late Night The Catcher Was A Spy isn’t just for Baseball and Espionage Fans 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:01:11:51

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Creating with Words, Yarn, and More with Alex T. Dragonson

1/21/2025
Episode 141 features Alex T. Dragonson. Who happens to share more than just a few fandoms with me. We met on Mastodon and outside of a few threads there, this is our first real conversation. We discuss music, knitting, anxiety and anxiety remediation, work life balance, early internet experiences, hermitcraft, FOMO and much more! Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WizardofDocs.neocities.org AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @wizardofdocs @AgentPalmer Other Links Sometimes Three Isn’t the Magic Number An Object of Beauty is in the Eye of the Bookholder 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:01:01:58

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One Final Question: Vol. V

1/7/2025
Episode 140 features Bill, Kristen, NJ, Essa, Stef, Jess, and Danno discussing voices, not working, dinner, communication, decisions, and perhaps even some sociology (or perhaps it’s psychology) and more from the One Final Questions after-credits of this very podcast! Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WickedTheory.com HoneyBears & SydneyBeans lanternaudioworks.com EssaHansen.com playitdailyukulele.com Expertease From Brain to Keyboard on Twitch AgentPalmer.com Twitter @wickedtheory @kmaemaier @EssaHansen @BadWolfBay87 @AgentPalmer Mastadon @FromBrainToKeyboard @AgentPalmer BlueSky @FromBrain2Keyboard @AgentPalmer Other Links A Reflection on Things Unfinished and Unwritten Is Worst. Person. Ever. a condemnation of all of us? 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:01:02:24

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Meet the Stershics Part II: I Do

12/24/2024
Episode 139 features my wife, Stefanie Stershic. During this episode we continue our conversation, starting from her cross country journey to move in with me, continuing with our years living together, and culminating in our nuptials. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to 50 Questions with Stefanie (Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcast) From Brain to Keyboard on Twitch AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @FromBrainToKeyboard @AgentPalmer BlueSky @FromBrain2Keyboard @AgentPalmer Other Links The Thurber Carnival is short and sweet It’s not Murphy’s law. Robinson proves you’re just Toast 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:00:51:11

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Meet the Stershics Part I: Podcast Fun

12/10/2024
Episode 138 features my wife, Stefanie Stershic. During this episode we discuss how we met, our long distance digital courtship, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to 50 Questions with Stefanie (Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcast) From Brain to Keyboard on Twitch AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @FromBrainToKeyboard @AgentPalmer BlueSky @FromBrain2Keyboard @AgentPalmer Other Links From Hiroshima to the Moon is an incredible atomic time capsule Brazen Careerist Makes a Dated but Important Case for Finding a Mentor 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:01:02:40

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To Sing or Not to Sing and more with Dave Hulegaard

11/26/2024
Episode 137 the return of Dave Hulagaard the musician behind Twelve Days in June. We discuss front man caliber vocals and singing horror stories, revisiting old favorite albums, finding your comfort zone, making up for lost time, playing live again, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to Twelve Days in June's NEW album Hiraeth! (Spotify) Twelve Days in June Linktree Twelve Days in June on YouTube Twelve Days in June on Spotify Twelve Days in June on Amazon Music Twelve Days in June on Bandcamp Twelve Days in June on Deezer AgentPalmer.com Threads @twelvedaysinjune @AgentPalmer Other Links Shopping in Jail offers quick trips back to the not-so-distant past Never Mind the Sex: Portnoy’s Complaint is About Finding Yourself 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:00:55:49

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That Nerd Conversation with Morgan from That Nerd Thing

11/12/2024
Episode 136 features Morgan, from That Nerd Thing podcast. We discuss the origins of her show, compare her day job to her podcast, ponder the interchangeability of nerd and geek as terms, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode linktr.ee/Thatnerdthingpod AgentPalmer.com Threads @thatnerdthingpod @AgentPalmer Other Links Inspired Viewing Awaits in These Five Documentaries About Art and Artists Chaotic, irrational, and brilliant: A Confederacy of Dunces takes you for a ride 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:01:05:24

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Tony Rapino II: The Wrath of Friendship

10/29/2024
Episode 135 features the return of Tony Rapino, a man of many hats and talents, who is here because since his last appearance on episode 92 we've become friends! Which means I can ask him leading questions about his writing process and blocks, his baking habits, how he stays motivated, is he a recluse, and just how strong is his need to create and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode AnthonyJRapino.com OrderofComsicChampions.com Youtube.com/retrodaze AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AnthonyJRapino @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links The Tragically Hip needs No Dress Rehearsal to gain new fans Learning more about Steve Prefontaine is its own runner’s high 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:01:11:12

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No Stranger to Fiction with Kristen Hamilton

10/15/2024
Episode 134 features Kristen Hamilton, a fiction book editor, living her best life doing what she loves from the comfort of her home. She's here to discuss how she started her business, learning on the job, multitasking, and working from home, plus we dive into the paralyzing nature of an abundance of choice, discuss comfort foods, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode KristenCorrects.com AgentPalmer.com Threads @kristencorrects @AgentPalmer Other Links October Light has layers beyond its book within a book Hope woven through soon-to-be-legendary Astrid Falls 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:01:07:26

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Finding the Creative Beat After Work and On Radio with Jonathan Roth

10/1/2024
Episode 133 features Jonathan Roth, he’s a drummer, writer, and a professional with more hats than titles, and his job description is basically a to do list, but he’s here to talk about being creatively fulfilled, writing, balance, playing music, listening to music, public radio and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode jonathanroth.co Good Clean Fun on WDIY AgentPalmer.com Twitter @jonroth76 @AgentPalmer Other Links Tragedy plus 80 Years Equals the Ongoing Relevance of The Human Comedy Simon Kuper Makes the Case for Soccer’s Importance 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:01:02:32

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Behind the Music with Twelve Days in June

9/17/2024
Episode 132 features Dave Hulagaard the person behind Twelve Days in June. We discuss his almost two decades hiatus from music, and how he's not only back, he hit the ground running. All that plus learning guitar, hitting publish, returning to things you once loved, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Twelve Days in June Linktree Twelve Days in June on YouTube Twelve Days in June on Spotify Twelve Days in June on Amazon Music Twelve Days in June on Bandcamp Twelve Days in June on Deezer AgentPalmer.com Threads @twelvedaysinjune @AgentPalmer Other Links Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail ‘72 Shows the Rotting Core of Politics from 50 Years Ago Nine Innings with The Church of Baseball 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:01:02:04

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Talking Star Trek The Next Generation with Edward O'Hare

9/3/2024
Episode 131 features the return of my friend and Master to my Padawan in all things Star Trek, Edward O’Hare. He’s back again to discuss my continuing journey this time through all things Star Trek: The Next Generation… Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WickedTheory.com AgentPalmer.com/StarTrek AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @LilEddieOHare @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer’s Trek: Star Trek: Nemesis The Intersection of New Tech and Solid Standards on Display in Collision of Power 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. Special Guest Producer: Bill Sweeney. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Duration:01:06:13

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Musically There and Back Again with King Triumph

8/20/2024
Episode 130 features Theo Smith, who you may have heard on streaming music services as King Triumph. We discuss his first album Everything is Fine, his music origin and hiatus from music, as well as, what got him back into it, how things have changed for him, what’s next, and so much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode KingTriumph.com AgentPalmer.com Threads @kingtriumph_official @AgentPalmer Other Links Early Internet Offers Practical Fantasy in Magic of the Plains: By the Sword (A Book Review) The Workweek (Days of the Week) Shuffle Playlist PROMISE by Palmer PROMISES by Palmer 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:00:57:30

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Reading, Writing, and Gardening with Beth Tabler

8/6/2024
Episode 129 features Beth Tabler, editor of both the quarterly issues of Grimdark Magazine and also Before We Go Blog, Beth is much more than just an editor. She’s a writer, no matter how much she protests, she is in fact a writer, she’s also a master gardener, list completionist, and so much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Before We Go Blog GrimdarkMAGAZINE AgentPalmer.com Tweets @BethTabler @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links The Old Religion is important, but heavy, reading As many stages as there were special moments in 2024 Tour de France I highly recommend you read Highly Inappropriate Tales for Young People 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:01:02:30

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Creating and Sharing with Joel Duggan

7/23/2024
Episode 128 features Joel Duggan, a podcaster, twitch streamer, animator, cartoonist, and content creator who wears more hats than that! We discuss explaining what you do, commercials, influences, getting started, learning from others, passion, the desire to share, go behind the scenes on his podcasts and processes, and much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode JoelDuggan.com The Citadel Cafe The Spawn Chunks AgentPalmer.com Tweets @joelduggan @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer’s Trek: Star Trek: Insurrection Born Standing Up celebrates the struggle of Steve Martin finding his genius 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:01:09:45

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Space Exploration, Cycling, Community, and More with Swapna Krishna

7/9/2024
Episode 127 features Swapna Krishna, a prolific science communicator who's written for Engadget and Wired, and recently just started her own YouTube channel. We discuss arriving at that channel, being interested in just some of NASA's history, going back to the Moon, the Tour de France, and much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode SwapnaKrishna.com Ad Astra Space YouTube Channel AgentPalmer.com Tweets @skrishna @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Movies I Love Just Because – The Humanity of 1996’s Twister In my own alternate timeline, I definitely couldn’t appreciate Storming Intrepid 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:01:03:50

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Bridging the gap from Podcast to Running with the return of Rebecca Seidel

6/25/2024
Episode 126 features the return of Rebecca Seidel who’s back because since her last appearance she launched a podcast and ran her first marathon! We discuss those two milestones, plus running, editing audio, reading more, finding balance, taking time to decompress and much much more … Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Abridged.xyz Rebecca-Hope-Seidel.com AgentPalmer.com Tweets @BeccaHope24 @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Listen to Tim Minchin’s serious album debut Apart or Together Sexy Little Numbers and the Curse of Dated Data Analysis 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:00:58:53

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How MovieRob Settled In His Home(land)

6/11/2024
Episode 125 features Movie Minute Rob! He's a movie blogger and podcaster, host of a minute-by-minute podcast, and he has returned! He's back to continue his story of emigration and then we talk about movies, blogging, podcasting, and the impact that what we put into the world can have on the world and us. We also touch on some spirituality, learning about ourselves through our history, the concept of the movie-by-minute podcast and how it relates to the Talmud, and so much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode MovieRob.wordpress.com (Blog) MovieRobMinute.com (Podcast) AgentPalmer.com Tweets @MovieRobMinute @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer’s Trek: Star Trek: First Contact Revisiting the Golden Age of independent film 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:00:51:07

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How MovieRob Found His Home(land)

5/28/2024
Episode 124 features Movie Minute Rob! He's a movie blogger and podcaster, host of a minute-by-minute podcast, who also happens to be from New Jersey but lives in Israel. How did that transpire? What are the differences and similarities between both of our first experiences in the Holy Land, what happens when a place stops being a noun and starts being real and so much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode MovieRob.wordpress.com (Blog) MovieRobMinute.com (Podcast) AgentPalmer.com Tweets @MovieRobMinute @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Don’t let Baldree’s second cozy fantasy novel gather Bonedust I highly recommend you read Highly Inappropriate Tales for Young People 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:01:03:19

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The more things change, the more they stay the same with Danno Sullivan

5/14/2024
Episode 123 features Danno Sullivan a comedian, podcaster, musician, and long-lost Marx Brother. He’s here to discuss the Ukulele, being a comedy show off, Vaudeville, being communicators and so much more… … Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode playitdailyukulele.com funnypodcast.co AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Miller and Manas might be The One sci-fi duo to follow I have read one of the worst books ever: The Laptop Millionaire. 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:01:03:24