Keeping it Comfortable and Classy with Ken Sweeney
Release Date: 02/04/2025
Kevin, Newton, Lynx, and Brass
The Palmer Files Podcast
Episode 157 features Kevin Freitas who, as you’ll find out, could be who he says he is or he could be 17 hobbies in a trenchcoat. We discuss his online handheld computer museum, music, programming, photography, 3d modeling, and even go back as far as Geocities, perhaps even further… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Other Links Executive Producer: Stefanie Stershic Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission--
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Chickens and Goats and Sheep, Oh Homesteading!
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Episode 156 features Lucy who started homesteading for one very specific reason and now, well, entrepreneur farmer could very well be her descriptor in the future. We discuss her journey through homesteading, the trials and unexpected expansions along the way, plus gardening, chickens, goats, pigs, geese, sheep, turkeys and much much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Other Links Executive Producer: Stefanie Stershic Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission--
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Proust Questionnaire Vol II: Bill Sweeney
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Episode 155 features the return of the original Palmer Files guest Bill Sweeney. He’s back to tackle some of Proust’s Questionnaire. And aside from explaining what this isn’t, we’ll discuss Skype, basements and attics, poetry, the flow state, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Other Links Special Guest Executive Producer: Bill Sweeney Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission--
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Finding the Groove with Drummer and Lawyer Bryan Tuk
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Episode 154 features Bryan Tuk who’s here to bolster the rhythm section with his drums, his law degree, and his musical educator self. During this episode we discuss Bryan’s path from when he first picked up the sticks to graduating law school, with enough tangents and conversation to cover just about everything in between and beyond those two points of reference. From here on out you’ll hear us discuss the drive to help creatives, connecting with an audience, teaching and learning, the sorry position of the arts and music education right now, and much more Mentioned and Helpful Links...
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Water, Weather, and What We Want with Cousin Sarah
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Episode 153 features my Cousin Sarah who’s here to talk about science, water, engineering, weather, the non-profit space, plus running, saying no, and much much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Other Links Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission--
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Proust Questionnaire Vol I: Chris Maier
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Episode 152 features the return of one of my favorite Canadians, and just one of my best friends, Chris Maier. He’s here to tackle some of Proust’s Questionnaire. And aside from catching up, we’ll discuss relationship communication, accountability, Canada, misfortune, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Other Links Special Guest Executive Producer: Bill Sweeney Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission--
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Adventures as New Parents
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Episode 151 features my wife Stefanie, who is back to talk about our adventures as new parents. From coming home with a baby to adapting to a new normal that is constantly changing, we’re surviving, but how? Listen to find out. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Other Links Special Guest Executive Producer: Stefanie Stershic Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission--
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You and Me makes Three
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Episode 150 features my wife Stefanie, who has returned to join me in telling the tale of our adventures in pregnancy through to the delivery of our healthy baby. Who, if you listen closely, will make their debut appearance on this podcast at some point in the background. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Other Links Special Guest Executive Producer: Stefanie Stershic Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission--
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When Art and Entrepreneurship Meet, Brian Found Paradise
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Episode 149 features my friend Brian Wcislo, who’s here to tell his tales of growing up, starting businesses, life altering experiences, boundary pushing, and finding his place in the world. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Other Links Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission--
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Optimist Dan Evans Talks with Pessimist Agent Palmer
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Episode 148 with a great friend to me and this show, long time listener, first time guest, Dan Evans. We talk about our shared experience looking for work, being prepared, the cost of creative things, and much much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Follow Dan on Threads: BlueSky: Other Links Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission--
info_outlineEpisode 142 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
Mastadon
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.
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