Rita Orlov! Game designer! Creative director! Puzzle creator! New friend! Delight! More!

Rita makes games!

One of them is Pandora's Legacy and the Kickstarter is underway as we speak! (As I type and you read!)

Another is Emerald Echoes and the Kickstarter is soon to be launched! (At some point when I'll be typing again later, I imagine.)

Alex Rosenthal! Editorial director/producer at TED! Game/puzzle-maker! Old friend! Delight! More!

Alex works at TED and has given a very enjoyable TED talk on puzzle hunts.

He is the co-creator of a new game called Pandora's Legacy which is on Kickstarter right now!

About the game:

"Pandora’s Legacy, combines elements of jigsaw puzzles, escape rooms, puzzle hunts, and legacy board games into a 12-15 hour adventure. Perfect for mythology lovers, puzzle enthusiasts, and anyone who just loves a good challenge. Brought to you by the creators of TED-Ed's riddle and mythology series."

So check out the game, support the Kickstarter, and listen to our chat!

And this is just the first HALF of our chat!
To complete the puzzle and get the second half, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or merely click on over here to Patreon!

Enjoy!

Charlotte Clymer! Writer! Activist! Friend! Delight! More!

Charlotte is a writer, activist, communications consultant, and military veteran. She writes about politics, religion, and culture in the award-winning Substack newsletter "Charlotte's Web Thoughts," which was recognized in 2024 with Best News/Political Blog by Editor & Publisher Magazine and for Excellence in Blogging by the National Gay & Lesbian Journalists Association. She has been widely published and quoted by numerous national and international outlets on topics ranging from foreign policy to gun reform to trans rights. She serves on several non-profit boards, including Voices for Progress and Victory Fund. In 2023, she became the first openly-transgender person elected to membership in the Council on Foreign Relations. You can find her work at charlotteclymer.substack.com and most social media sites. She is a proud graduate of Georgetown University and resides in Washington, D.C.

Charlotte and I had a great talk. You can have a great listen!

And this is only the first HALF of our chat.
For part two, just subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR click on over here to Patreon!

Chris Nakis! Comedian! Friend! Delight! More!

His new standup special "Gonna Wanna" is free on Youtube here!

His Instagram that you can follow is here!

The wonderful podcast chat I have with him is HERE! (All around you.)

And this is only part ONE of that wonderful chat!

For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely head on over here to Patreon!

Thank you! Enjoy!

Hattie Hayes! Writer! Comedian! Poet! Karaoke lover! Friend! Delight! More!

Hattie has a newsletter, where you can read her writing AND get updates on all her poetry and comedy projects. This includes her zine, Reporter Quarterly, which is releasing REAL real soon. To find that newsletter—and videos of her sketch and musical comedy performances, and poems she's written, and more!—you can visit www.hattiehayes.com!

Hattie and I have a great chat! You can have a great listen!

And this is only the first HALF of that chat of ours!
For chat part 2, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR simply head on over here to Patreon!
Enjoy!

Wax! Singer! Rapper! Songwriter! Guitarist! Friend! Delight! More!

Wax has a brand new album called "Lifetime Achievement Award" dropping on streaming on May 30th... and the vinyl is already out!

His website is waxdotcom.com, his IG is @bigwax, and his youtube is youtube.com/wax!

Check him out there! Check him out here! Check him out everywhere!

And this is only the first HALF of our chat!
For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR simply head on over here to Patreon!

Lauren Hope Krass! Comedian! Podcaster! Friend! Delight! More!

Lauren was the host of the Good Bodies podcast at Betches Media but very recently left to start her own podcast called Belly Laughs, a body positive fat liberation comedy podcast available for just $2/month on patreon!

Nathaniel Allenby! Artist! Author! Photographer! Circus entertainer! Friend! Delight! More!

Nathaniel is fascinating human with a ton of interests! We have a real fun talk.

Nathaniel Allenby: Artist, Author, and Adventurer

Nathaniel Allenby is a San Diego-based visual artist, travel photographer, circus entertainer, and the author of The Cycle of Kindness. Born on a farm in Aurora, Oregon, he embarked on a life-changing journey in 2006, cycling 28,000 miles across 10 countries and thirty U.S. states. His autobiography recounts surviving off the grid, relying on the kindness of strangers, and rediscovering humanity’s generosity through incredible adventures.

Nathaniel’s art and photography reflect his global journey, featuring geometric designs, ancient symbols, and stunning nature scenes captured from unique perspectives. As founder of Cirque Quirk, he inspires audiences through educational performances that blend skillful juggling, stilt walking, and motivational storytelling.

A true visionary, Nathaniel channels his extraordinary experiences into art and entertainment, sharing a message of resilience, creativity, and the enduring power of kindness.

Find out more about the Cycle of Kindness here and here and here!

Find out more about Cirque Quirk here!

And this is just the first HALF of our conversation!
For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely head on over here to Patreon!