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In this episode I discuss how to plan, prepare, and cook a Thanksgiving meal and also share some stories around my traditions.  I also share what I believe to be the biggest betrayal in all of Thanksgiving history.   Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube Music by Colin Boutwell

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Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube   On this episode I discuss America's Ghost Towns - where they are, why they exist, and why we're so drawn to them.   Music by Colin Boutwell

Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube   On this episode I discuss how saying "No" is a skill I've had to learn and hone over time, but it's one of the most important to me today.   Music by Colin Boutwell

Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube   On this episode I discuss the other half of photography: editing.  I explain how editing isn't "cheating", and how it is used as an artistic expression and has been since the first days of photography.   Music by Colin Boutwell

Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube   On this episode I discuss the difference between simply capturing an image and creating one.  I explain the ways photographers and artists create, even when they have little to no control over their environment and/or subject.   Music by Colin Boutwell

Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube   On this episode I discuss the events that happened along the Tunguska River in 1908 and explore the possible explanations people have put forth.   Music by Colin Boutwell

Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube   On this episode I discuss The Mantis Man and consider what this phenomenon might be and what it might mean in the wider scope of the supernatural.   Music by Colin Boutwell

Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube   On this episode I discuss how I had my creative photography work stolen by a local business and used for commercial purposes and financial gain without my permission.  I talk about what I learned and what other creatives can do to protect themselves the best they can from having it happen to them.   Music by Colin Boutwell

Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube   On this episode I discuss the history of UFO sightings and why it might be a good idea to no longer simply dismiss the possibility that they are all hoaxes or misidentifications.   Music by Colin Boutwell

Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube   On this episode I discuss the tools I feel are must-haves for every adult across a few different categories.   Music by Colin Boutwell

Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube   On this episode I discuss the history of Valentine's Day, how it has evolved through the ages, and how it is celebrated around the world.   Music by Colin Boutwell

Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube   On this episode I discuss the differences between a Democracy and a Democratic Republic.  I give examples of both and how they are similar while educating you on why most countries have chosen the latter over the former.   Music by Colin Boutwell

Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube   On this episode I discuss how you can set goals and develop lasting habits to achieve them.  I also talk about common pitfalls and how to avoid and overcome them.   Music by Colin Boutwell

Email The Podcast Follow On Instagram Follow On Twitter Follow On YouTube   On this episode I discuss New Year's Traditions from around the world.  Here's wishing you a Happy 2025!   Music by Colin Boutwell