As Simon Sinek says, "We're better together." There are few, if any, things that we can do by ourselves. Most of our successes will be driven by the strength of our relationships with others. Maintaining relationships can be one of the most difficult parts of leading but incredibly fulfilling when they're in sync with our purpose. Ms Dava shares so…

It was a chill week, so we had a chill episode. The energy was down, but the vibes were up! Mostly, we talked about what we played, read, and watched. Dom saw the Sailor Moon musical, so the current events you love are here! Check it out! Explicit language on this one. "Love Everlasting" (DDRKirby(ISQ) - https://http://ocremix.org/) Find the show o…

Text Emily! As a Copywriter and Content Marketing Consultant, people often ask me questions about visibility, marketing, and content creation (naturally). While I'm always ready to throw down and dive deep into all the nuances and nuts and bolts. While I WANT to dissect and break down the components of copy and content into the tiniest molecules, I…

Kerry Weinrauch knew she wanted to design clothes at the age of 12. Her story will inspire both creatives and parents alike to tune into the child wanting to create within all of us. She shares her story of how she got started, insights into working Supernatural and the new CBS show "Watson". Listen in and be inspired to create and live life to the…

This week's Character Counts Student of the Week is Armani Gabriel. He is a fifth grader at H. H. Garnett Elementary School.Bởi Character Counts Kent County

This is part of a sequel quest. If this is your first episode of SCQ, we would recommend starting with another episode, such as episode 1 or episode 101. In the last episode, Eli prepared for his jail break. Now, he makes his foolhardy attempt! Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ? Have questions for …

A casting announcement so big, we had to page Dr. Doom, it's an emergency pod! The fellas dive into each and every one of the officially released casting announcements for the next huge MCU crossover epic, Avengers Doomsday! And what exactly do the chair pairings mean? You know Loki and Magneto sitting next to each other spells t r o u b l e! So si…

Today our guest is Cara Newman a 4th grade educator in the Plainedge School District. We talk to Cara about how a simple yet powerful practice—having students set intentions throughout the day—can increase focus, presence, and ownership in the classroom. She explains how this strategy fosters student buy-in, supports self-regulation, and ultimately…

It should have been so simple. In fact, the hook is just two words: space vampires. That’s it! And yet what resulted is a roiling boil of Dracula tropes, sweaty performances, extended nudity, and some of the best shriveled puppets you’ll ever see! That’s right, we’re zapping the energy out of 1985’s LIFEFORCE with the help of actor and stand-up, Ma…

WE'RE SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE! Join us in a discussion with Dungeon Master Neal from The DM's Block Podcast. This episode will be about understanding the unknown positive impact we may be having on other's TTRPG experience. How can you know how you're affecting other's games? Have you ever been deeply impacted by another player's or DMs roleplay? Why …

When you think of friars, you probably think of priests working in parishes. This is not for everyone. Friars like John Gutierrez have lived out their friar lives caring for patients in hospitals and fighting for justice on behalf of fellow employees.

Get CHARACTERS Mag. Vol. 1 on Amazon Compra tu copia de CHARACTERS Mag. Vol. 1 en Amazon https://a.co/d/ivj2bZ7 Follow us on Instagram Sigue a CHARACTERS Magazine en Instagram https://www.instagram.com/characters.magazine/ Follow us on YouTube Siguenos en YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@theKRLstationTV In this episode we talk about Voice and Dicti…

Episode 254 of The Independent Characters brings in a couple of amazing guests to join us in The Warrior Lodge! First we have Liz Apke, prolific painter and awesome IC's Community Member. You're going to love what she has to say about the Grand Narrative. We also bring in Troy Weis. One of the amazing event coordinators of the now famous Space Hulk…

On this episode we are featuring content from our 2025 MTSS Summit! Dr. Tinisha Parker, Executive Director of Student Services for Gwinnett County Public Schools, shares her expertise on integrating mental health within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports. With over two decades of experience as an educator, school counselor, and district leader, Dr. …

After nearly nine years of Kill By Kill, we sometimes ask ourselves why we still do it. The fame? The fortune? Perhaps it’s to find those beautiful, forgotten slasher gems of the 1980s? After this episode, the answer to all three questions is, “Not this week!” That’s right, we’re scraping the bottom of the low budget horror barrel as we take an ext…

WOW! What a powerful thought! Instead of judging someone immediately, maybe we should get to know about them, even get to know them, first. Sounds like something a Leader of Character might do. Chief and Ms Dava share some thoughts on the subject based on their personal experiences. Don't judge!Bởi Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

Hey! More episodes, aw yeah! So we talked about Pokemon, of course, given it was Pokemon Day! Shrek has a new movie and a new look? Sonic is happening, Hololive is happening, and the Oscars happened. Then, Steph hits us with their Februrary book completion list. They also saw Wild Wild West and Dom saw that Powerpuff Girls live action trailer? So, …

On this week’s episode, Sydney-based artist Kris Andrew Small shares his journey from frustrated graphic designer to global creative powerhouse. He spills on how he transformed personal passion into bold, high-energy artwork that breaks rules and speaks volumes. From collaborating with icons like artist M.I.A., to creating campaigns for Nike and Re…

Text Emily! Ever notice how some podcasts, blogs, emails, and posts are seemingly created JUST FOR YOU? Creating content in a conversational way helps us be more relatable and personal. It uses everyday language of our community to mirror how people actually speak. The advice "just write how you talk" though doesn't exactly cut it when it comes to …

Episode 253 of The Independent Characters explores the age old questions of 'How do you get your significant other into Warhammer 40k?'. To help us explain her journey into the Grim Darkness of the Far Future, we are joined by Chelle Tuttle. For those who don't know by now, Chelle is Carl's wife and has had an on again, off again relationship with …

Welcome back! It's time for another zany episode of Ancillary Characters. Topics on the docket: Gladiator II extras? Plastic Man No More? Jenny Sparks? Wasp attack? Our BOOK-IT for this episode consists of two one-shots, both by Tom King: Batman Elmer Fudd #1, and Trinity Special: World's Finest #1. Thanks for tuning in. Please enjoy.…

Chief and Ms Dava have a VERY interesting conversation on the topic of fear. What do we fear? Why? How does one deal with it? A lot of questions and a very interesting scenario.Bởi Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez

On this episode we are featuring content from our 2025 MTSS Summit! Dr. Sharon Hoover discusses the critical intersection of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and mental health. As a leading expert in school mental health, Dr. Hoover shares insights on how schools can effectively integrate mental health prevention and intervention services within an …

In this town, there’s only so many things to do: find a quiet place to park, get lucky, then deliver that special someone a slideshow about how now they’ve got a death curse. That’s right, love is in the air and a murderous demon entity is on our trail as we explore IT FOLLOWS for its 10th anniversary!! Along the way, we dig into the fabulous grab …

This weeks Character Counts Student of the Week is Emma Pannett. She is a 5th grader at H. H. Garnett Elementary.Bởi Character Counts Kent County

Text Emily! What do you want to be known and remembered for? When it comes to business… The legacy you leave might look a number of different ways. It could be the impact and difference you make, the lives you change, the tangible assets and dollars you leave to someone else when you move on, or your unique skillset and experience. How do you want …

Get CHARACTERS Mag. Vol. 1 on Amazon Compra tu copia de CHARACTERS Mag. Vol. 1 en Amazon https://a.co/d/ivj2bZ7 Follow us on Instagram Sigue a CHARACTERS Magazine en Instagram https://www.instagram.com/characters.magazine/ Follow us on YouTube Siguenos en YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@theKRLstationTV In this episode we talk about getting an agen…

Whoa we're back after a big episode, who would have thought!? Anyway, we catch up after everything and finish up questions. Oh, check out our Mattimeo Readwall episode? When we get into games, with Sony, Overwatch, Magic the Gathering, Microsoft, and some surprise updates. Then some other stuff, don't worry. We know about Taylor Lautner: Werewolf H…

Tyler Harris, OFM is not worried about the Church. He sees places where faith is alive and thriving, centered around the Eucharist.

Today our guest is Charles MacGregor, a School Counselor at Penrose Elementary and emerging leader with the Colorado School Counselor Association Board of Directors. We talk to Charles about how his school has embraced community circles as part of their morning meetings, fostering stronger relationships and positively impacting student behavior. He…

Hear ye, hear ye - the trial of Beelzebub v. Movie Audiences is about to begin!! That’s right, we’re building a case for and against pre-Y2K mania as we talk about 1997’s demonically daffy legal thriller, THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE!! Here to help and add his expert testimony is entertainment lawyer extraordinaire, Joshua Lastine!! You’ll hear arguments i…

You've heard of tough conversations. Ms Dava and Chief have one on this episode. It's not confrontational, but it's a contemporary topic that needs discussing, that of RESPECT, or lack thereof. Ms Dava and Chief discussed this topic a few years ago but have some specific examples in this discussion. Please, understand that there's no intent to disr…

Host Brookelin Backus discusses the premise of her new podcast series, We're More Than D&D Characters! Make sure you keep up with all of our D&D and TTRPG content on our social media platforms! ❤️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knockedprone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockedprone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@knockedprone Discord: ht…

In this episode of Creative Characters, we dive into the whirlwind world of political design with Shar Biggers, the creative mind behind some of the most memorable campaign visuals in recent US politics. Join us as we chat about Shar’s unexpected journey into political campaign branding, from designing Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential run to her…

This weeks Character Counts Student of the Week is Thiago Hernandez Garcia. He is a 4th grader at H.H. Garnet Elementary SchoolBởi Character Counts Kent County

Text Emily! "Find Your Voice". Ah, the classic elusive and vague advice shared far and wide across the internet, amiright? What does that even mean? How do I find it? Where was it before I found it? Is a brand's voice the same as the business owner's personality? Brand Voice is the consistent way you/your business communicate. It’s an art and a sci…

Rene Legault brings Mogmoden to the table. Mog is a teenage academic in the pursuit of practical knowledge and answers to intellectual mysteries in his first time venturing out into the world. Rene and I discuss creating characters who are curious about the world, imaginary bestiaries, and the drama of JRPGs. Mogmoden is built for Fabula Ultima by …

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Today our guest is Jordan Blevins, School Counselor at Pacific Law Academy & 2025 California School Counselor of the Year We talk to Jordan about the critical role school counselors play as student mental health professionals, often being the first point of contact for students in need. She discusses the importance of advocating for the counselor’s…

We’ve been training for nearly nine years for a Deathventure like this!! That’s right, we’re back in cinemas for horror’s most recent theatrical hit: Osgood Perkins’ THE MONKEY!! It’s an explosive episode filled with bloody good deaths, unusual Stephen King bullies, a Friday the 13th flashback, and the most important question of all… how exactly do…

Text Emily! I often talk about the benefits and importance of consistency, focus, staying steadily in your lane as a business owner. AND, sometimes the element of random surprise can be just what we need! In this episode, I share three random insights on how mixing things up a bit led to: Deeper connection and better conversation Previously unseen …

Ms Dava has a new topic in mind as she and Chief discuss the idea of Comfort Zones. What IS a Comfort Zone? Do you really HAVE to get out of it to succeed? You may be surprised by the discussion and the answers.Bởi Dava Flowers & Chief Bob Vásquez