The Palmer Files Podcast

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

Talking Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with Edward O'Hare 03/18/2025

Talking Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with Edward O'Hare Episode 145 features the return of my friend and Master to my Padawan in all things Star Trek, Edward O’Hare. He has been my guide through my Star Trek journey and in this episode we're going to reflect on my adventures on Deep Space Nine, before I embark upon the next Voyage... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Tweets Other Links Special Guest Producer: Bill Sweeney. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/35700240

Alyssa Chooses Her Own Path 03/04/2025

Alyssa Chooses Her Own Path Episode 144 features Alyssa LaBotz, entrepreneur, freelancer, video editor, traveler, and a fellow coffee drinker. We discuss starting in economics and ending in editing, finding time for ourselves, burnout, balance, structure, age, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Mastadon Other Links Anything but alien: “Aliens in the Prime of Their Lives” touches all of humanity My Arthur Treacher’s uniform still smells, but memories of my first job are fresh You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/35388865

Meet Hal Nathan a Visual Storyteller 02/18/2025

Meet Hal Nathan a Visual Storyteller Episode 143 features Hal Nathan, recent film school graduate and someone who's just newly out of the structure of formal education and wondering what comes next. We discuss that and how he got into film, writing, editing, what film school does and doesn't prepare you for, accepting not bad, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Mastadon Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/35204330

Keeping it Comfortable and Classy with Ken Sweeney 02/04/2025

Keeping it Comfortable and Classy with Ken Sweeney Episode 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 You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/35098350

Creating with Words, Yarn, and More with Alex T. Dragonson 01/21/2025

Creating with Words, Yarn, and More with Alex T. Dragonson 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 Mastadon Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/34871285

One Final Question: Vol. V 01/07/2025

One Final Question: Vol. V 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 Twitter Mastadon BlueSky Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/34721540

Meet the Stershics Part II: I Do 12/24/2024

Meet the Stershics Part II: I Do 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 ( | | ) Mastadon BlueSky Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/34571565

Meet the Stershics Part I: Podcast Fun 12/10/2024

Meet the Stershics Part I: Podcast Fun 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 ( | | ) Mastadon BlueSky Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/34332775

To Sing or Not to Sing and more with Dave Hulegaard 11/26/2024

To Sing or Not to Sing and more with Dave Hulegaard Episode 137 the return of Dave Hulegaard 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! () Threads Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/34124176

That Nerd Conversation with Morgan from That Nerd Thing 11/12/2024

That Nerd Conversation with Morgan from That Nerd Thing 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 Threads Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/33877972

Tony Rapino II: The Wrath of Friendship 10/29/2024

Tony Rapino II: The Wrath of Friendship 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 Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/33628552

No Stranger to Fiction with Kristen Hamilton 10/15/2024

No Stranger to Fiction with Kristen Hamilton 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 Threads Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/33435497

Finding the Creative Beat After Work and On Radio with Jonathan Roth 10/01/2024

Finding the Creative Beat After Work and On Radio with Jonathan Roth 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 Twitter Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/33242972

Behind the Music with Twelve Days in June 09/17/2024

Behind the Music with Twelve Days in June Episode 132 features Dave Hulegaard 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 Threads Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/33023392

Talking Star Trek The Next Generation with Edward O'Hare 09/03/2024

Talking Star Trek The Next Generation with Edward O'Hare 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: Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Trek: Generations Star Trek: First Contact Star Trek: Insurrection Star Trek: Nemesis Ed prepares me to watch Star Trek: Deep Space Nine And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Special Guest Producer: Bill Sweeney. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/32773702

Musically There and Back Again with King Triumph 08/20/2024

Musically There and Back Again with King Triumph 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 Threads Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/32625767

Reading, Writing, and Gardening with Beth Tabler 08/06/2024

Reading, Writing, and Gardening with Beth Tabler 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 Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/32423642

Creating and Sharing with Joel Duggan 07/23/2024

Creating and Sharing with Joel Duggan 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 Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/32230632

Space Exploration, Cycling, Community, and More with Swapna Krishna 07/09/2024

Space Exploration, Cycling, Community, and More with Swapna Krishna 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 Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/32034672

Bridging the gap from Podcast to Running with the return of Rebecca Seidel 06/25/2024

Bridging the gap from Podcast to Running with the return of Rebecca Seidel 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 Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/31841952

How MovieRob Settled In His Home(land) 06/11/2024

How MovieRob Settled In His Home(land) 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 Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/31666867

How MovieRob Found His Home(land) 05/28/2024

How MovieRob Found His Home(land) 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 Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/31470777

The more things change, the more they stay the same with Danno Sullivan 05/14/2024

The more things change, the more they stay the same with Danno Sullivan 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 Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/31249327

One Final Question: Volume IV 04/30/2024

One Final Question: Volume IV Episode 122 features Kelly, Jimmy, Travis, Chris, Tony, Zapata, and my Dad. Discussing the past, the future, anxiety, technology, passion, friendships, and a few favorites from the "One Final Question" after-credits of The Palmer Files podcast. During the episode we cover: Where are you in five years? How to deal with creative anxiety? Removing a technology? What do you want to do next? What happens when the passion is gone? A question of friendship? What were you thinking? And much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Episode 81: Episode 82: Episode 83: Episode 88: Episode 92: Episode 93: Episode 100: Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/31010253

Some ABCs with Amber Naslund (Analog, Balance, & Career) 04/16/2024

Some ABCs with Amber Naslund (Analog, Balance, & Career) Episode 121 features Amber Naslund, an entrepreneur, marketer, salesperson, writer, leader, and too many more things there isn’t enough time to mention! We discuss careers and trajectories, confidence and risk, fear and opportunity, setbacks and balance, and so much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/30813568

Learning, Focus, and Storytelling with NostalgAK’s James Gaddis 04/02/2024

Learning, Focus, and Storytelling with NostalgAK’s James Gaddis Episode 120 features James Gaddis, a former journalist, currently a digital marketer of many hats, who's channeling his nostalgia and passion for storytelling on YouTube. We talk about crafting a story, being on both sides of the camera, digital marketing and change, comfort zones, snap judgments, we attempt to replace primary with firstiary and much much more … Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/30604218

Lawyers, Myths, and Debate with Jess Eskra 03/19/2024

Lawyers, Myths, and Debate with Jess Eskra Episode 119 features Jess Eskra, a lawyer who's in the game to help people. We talk about lawyer myths, posture, legislation, Jury duty, law school, debate, education, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/30405368

An Illuminating Conversation with Horror Author Katherine Silva 03/05/2024

An Illuminating Conversation with Horror Author Katherine Silva Episode 118 features Katherine Silva, who is a published author, an editor-in-chief of a small press, who writes horror but with a mix of grief and existentialism, as opposed to just slash’em and bash’em. We talk about writing, getting into horror, living in Maine, process, online communities, Anthony Bourdain, the DIY nature of indies, being workaholics, lists, balance, and much much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/30219043

Hello there - A Conversation with Obi-Wan Nickobi 02/20/2024

Hello there - A Conversation with Obi-Wan Nickobi Episode 117 features Nick Schiner (aka Obi-Wan Nickobi) an educator, a maker, and a gamer, as well as a family man, who just happens to be this guy I met on the internet who turned out to be cool. We talk about meeting in a chat room, and how that’s not as bad as it sounds, online communities, reading, being the family IT guy, and much much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/29990613

Left of the Dial, Talking Radio with Bill Childs 02/06/2024

Left of the Dial, Talking Radio with Bill Childs Episode 116 features Bill Childs, host of the radio show Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child, who is here to discuss the importance and longevity of radio, audio, music, and so much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Tweets Other Links You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by of . --End Show Notes Transmission-- /episode/index/show/thepalmerfiles/id/29789693

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