101. (S&S) A Sip Through Time
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Today we toast with clinking glasses, pour from shared carafes, or pass a communal pot of tea. We crave connection but build barriers—personal bottles, solo pours, even virtual cheers over video calls. There is this thread of community we’re trying to remember, trying to hold on to. Why? How did we get here? Join me today as we trace this quiet transformation, from ancient straws to modern solitude.
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100. A New Year of Stories (E-rips)
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Epic Rippers - As 2025 comes to an end, we're reflecting on 100 episodes of stories. Stories of adventure, stories of travel, stories of fantasy worlds. All of these stories are designed to entertain, engage and educate. Yet, your life is filled with stories too. It's time to reflect on the stories you've created, told yourself, and maintain in the past year. How are they helping you? How are they hurting you? This podcast is about stories, which is a reflection of life. Life is stories. We've all got them. We've also all got a blank page staring at us tomorrow and our life can be...
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99. Krampus Christmas Special - (S&S)
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Sips and Shorts - Sarah, a single mother, is about to see her only daughter off to college, and is determined to make this christmas holiday memorable for them both. Her desire to make everything perfect takes them on a late night, mountain hike that brings them face to face with that mean spirited Christmas monster Krampus. In a fight for survival, both mother and daughter, learn some very important lessons about time with loved ones and the real spirit of the holiday season. Show Notes:
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98. E-Rips: A Feral Escape in Bavaria's Wild
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In this episode of Epic Rippers, the things we desire are the same things that trap us. Biking in Southern Germany, Garmisch Partenkirchen, through cow fields, with the jagged Zugispitze looming, I explore the curse of being civilized and how it's created divisiveness and hatred that's tearing us apart.
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97. The Library - CC - Chapter 11
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Welcome to the Coin Chronicles, an epic fantasy audio series. The ruthless, soul stealing games of the Gods are unleashing supernatural and sinister forces throughout the land. Amidst all this chaos is a child searching for the lost souls of his family, a woman losing herself to the Maze, and a godless warrior who will make the powerful pay. This is a brutal universe of two worlds - the Kingdoms above, a land of greed and power, and the Maze below, a mystical place where magic is around every corner. It’s a story of Gods and tributes, of rogue demigods and betrayal, and...
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96. Danish Royalty, A Lost Weekend, and A Muse (S&S)
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From Alix’s elegance to John’s rebellion, this drink fueled royalty, the muse, and mayhem. Today’s story spans a century and draws together a famous woman and a celebrity who, despite the time that separated them, had more in common and bigger lessons to share with the world, than you may think. Show Notes:
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95. Why to Avoid Perfection and Artistry, lessons learned from Richard Williams
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Richard Williams was a successful film and tv animation designer whose work is best displayed on famous shows like "Pink Panther" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." But, he's also know for a big mistake - The Thief and The Cobbler. A 30 year project. A substantial cash investment. One life squandered for a dream that never came true. The true story of an artist who was more concerned about perfection and creation than about sharing his work with the world. Tune in for important lessons on the curse of perfection and why art for art's sake is always a bad idea. Show Notes:
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94. (E-Rips) Turning Routine Into Adventure
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In this episode of epic rippers we look at why so many people get stuck in routines and what you need to do to break free. Have you ever felt like you're just living every day like the one before? Are you bored with life? Do you crave a change in your routine? Then this episode may be the motivation you need to create a new story about your life.
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93. The Library - CC - Chapter 10
Drink Me A Story
Welcome to the Coin Chronicles, an epic fantasy audio series. The ruthless, soul stealing games of the Gods are unleashing supernatural and sinister forces throughout the land. Amidst all this chaos is a child searching for the lost souls of his family, a woman losing herself to the Maze, and a godless warrior who will make the powerful pay. This is a brutal universe of two worlds - the Kingdoms above, a land of greed and power, and the Maze below, a mystical place where magic is around every corner. It’s a story of Gods and tributes, of rogue demigods and betrayal, and...
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92. Charlie Kirk, Iryna Zarutska, Tragedy, and Stories (E-Rips)
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An episode gone wrong, like a week gone wrong. What started as an episode following our normal programming, turned into an impromptu Epic Ripper on all that's happened in the past week, from Charlie Kirk, to school shootings, to the light rail murder of Iryna Zarutska, to September 11. Make no mistake, we are going through the dark night of the soul and there are all sorts of stories out there trying to control the narrative. So the question is, what story will you drink down?
info_outlineIn this episode of Epic Rippers, the things we desire are the same things that trap us. Biking in Southern Germany, Garmisch Partenkirchen, through cow fields, with the jagged Zugispitze looming, I explore the curse of being civilized and how it's created divisiveness and hatred that's tearing us apart.