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58 – The Hippie Years (Commune Life w/ Justin Starkweather) Aug 27, 2020

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We've finally arrived at the long-awaited Hippie Years episode in the 3-part series on Melody's father Justin Starkweather. (Part 1 is Episode 44 and Part 2 is Episode 55.) Justin gives us the scoop on life in the late 60s/early 70s at Twin Oaks, a commune in rural Virginia, USA. He discusses commune life, the division of labor and how people lived. We talk sex, drugs and rock n roll, and a number of interesting accompanying characters. Of course, as in Justin's other episodes, we encounter celebrities too - Patch Adams and Glenn Frey, to name a couple. There are also cockroaches, skinny dipping, giant snakes, yummy yeast, parties, and a lot of hard, hard work. Oh! And we finally learn the story of why Justin changed his name from John. What a guy; what a legend! Note: Melody's recipe for Golden Gravy, recanted from memory, was a bit off - find the recipe here: https://www.food.com/recipe/golden-gravy-312205 If you would like to support the podcast, please subscribe, rate and review us (positively, pretty please) on your favourite podcast platform! Or head over to patreon.com/teachmetigerpodcast to throw us a couple bucks. We appreciate all of your love and support in whatever form it may take!

57 – Kiss My Astrology (Astrology w/ Diz) Aug 14, 2020

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This week, Melody is cohosting with Nikki Rochon Kaiser, and they are talking to their new internet bestie, Diz! Diz hosts the Astrocast by Diz Microcast, and comes slinging all kinds of astrological knowledge. She explains some of the workings of astrology - charts, rising signs, moon signs, MERCURY FRIGGIN RETROGRADE! And more! So put on your space helmet, dear {insert your astrological sign here}, because today, we are exploring the astroverse! Find Astrocast by Diz at any of the links listed here: https://linktr.ee/astro.cast You can support the show by subscribing, and telling your friends! Or visit patreon.com/teachmetigerpodcast if you have a couple of bucks to spare. Thank you!

56 – Evil Geniuses? (Roman Polanski and Leni Riefenstahl w/ Melody & Liz) Jul 30, 2020

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Melody and Liz are back at it, nerding out on another research project for your listening pleasure. This week we're talking about some seriously problematic filmmakers: Roman Polanski, Leni Riefenstahl and even a touch of the Woody Allen. Undeniably talented, they all have experienced huge levels of success in their careers. Polanski (and Allen) have gone on to work with A-list actors and receive accolades and major awards still to this day. Leni Riefenstahl, AKA Hitler's Filmmaker, didn't make another feature film after the war was over, despite her huge success before and during WW2. There's a lot to dig into and a lot of for these filmmakers to dig themselves out of. The Roman Polanski AP Timeline Liz referred to can be found at https://apnews.com/e087fdee79e74caf99caa27edd8a8887/A-timeline-of-Roman-Polanski's-4-decade-underage-sex-case If you enjoy the show, please tell your friends about us, rate, review and subscribe, or toss us a toonie at patreon.com/teachmetigerpodcast. Thank you!

55 -Trying Different Things (Life After Dance w/ Justin Starkweather) Jul 16, 2020

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Melody's Dad is back in the New York groove. Justin Starkweather is the star of this episode, which picks up where we left off in 1960s NYC in Episode 44 - My Daddy Is A Ballerina. (If you haven't yet listened to 44, we'd recommend starting there.) In this period of soul searching and "trying different things," Justin gets into Sufi whirling, or Dervish turning, where he searches for his deep self....and finds it. Although meditation didn't come naturally at that time, it plays a prominent role in his contemporary life and comes up a lot throughout our chat. In this period, he also tries his hand at a couple of different careers in the arts. He gets into puppeteering and is given an opportunity to meet the then unknown Jim Henson, but regrettably says, "nahhhhh." And he has some adventures and success in filmmaking - but ends up saying "nah" to that too. Books, having greatly influenced a lot of his interests are what brought him to Montessori. He trained at a convent under Mother Isabel, who learned from Maria Montessori herself. But then came the teaching, and in practise, it got another big "nah." If you can believe it, there's another huge life change looming on Justin's horizon, sparked by yet another book, that involves long hair, a strange beard and a bunch of hippies - but we will get into that in our next installment. Enjoy this glimpse of the past from the coolest guy ever (seriously tho, the COOLEST), Justin Starkweather. I LOVE YOU DAD!

Virus Vittles – 36 – Will You Bee Mine? (Bees & Beekeeping w/ Jacklyn Wright) Jul 03, 2020

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Another from the vaults in our homesteady series and this one's all about BEES! And it's with Liz Cooper. DON'T YOU LOVE LIZ? Originally aired August 1, 2019. Buzz buzz! This episode features bee enthusiast, Jacklyn Wright, who not only really cracks up Mel and Liz, but also teaches us all A LOT about bees! Tune in, dear listeners, to learn about Jack’s favourite bee facts, setting up a hive from scratch, how bees make honey, messy and violent bee copulation, saving our pollinators (and save the world) and how to catch a swarm of bees. Oh, and Game of Thrones: Bee Edition. Please consider supporting the pod on Patreon! Alternatively, we’d love it if you would leave us a review/rating on your favourite podcasting platform. It really helps us, in terms of making to pod more visible to fresh listeners. Thank you!! Find Liz at lizzography.com and Melody at melodystarkweather.ca.

Pandemic Pick – 7 – Size Matters (Tiny Homes & Small Living w/ Bridget O’Flaherty & Meghan Robinson) Jun 19, 2020

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We promised homesteady episodes, and here is a real classic that'll surely help you prepare for the apocalypse. It's EPISODE SEVEN, baybeee! (Remastered with love, 'cause we are better at editing now.) Originally aired May 31, 2018. This epi is all about tiny homes and big ideas. And we all know what they say about “big ideas,” amiright?? Join us in conversation with Bridget O’Flaherty (sustainability consultant and textile artist) and Meghan Robinson (tiny-home-steader and hoop dancer.) These two have REALLY “BIG IDEAS.” We chat smelly privies, large dogs, power sources, building costs and more MORE MORE (because size really does matter.) Find Meghan on Insta @spindancefly and @clarendonherbals for her new-since-this-originally-aired herbal apothecary business. Bridget is @buildingsciencegirl and @bridgetoflaherty_textileartist . Sarah is @justthetiphandpoketattoos and justthetiphandpoketattoos.com. Melody as always is at melodystarkweather.ca. And you can support the pod at patreon.com/teachmetigerpodcast or by sharing it with your friends! And by leaving nice reviews and giving us all the stars! Thank you so much!!

COVID Classics – 12 – Chick Chat (Chickens w/ Sarah, Melody and Justine Cruise-Campeau) Jun 04, 2020

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Homesteaders, doomsday preppers and wannabe farmers: this one's for you! Originally aired August 9, 2018. Hop into the henhouse, dear listeners, for some Chick Chat and Cock Talk with fan favourite and Number One Fan, Justine Cruise-Campeau! And guess who your chicken experts are this week. You’ll never guess. It’s us! We cover coop setup, the dinosaur connection, best monikers, duck wangs, the cloaca kiss, purring chickens, predator defense and nose pockets. And so much more! Thanks to our sponsor Just The Tip Handpoke Tattoos. Go check 'em out!

54 – I’d Double-Tap That (Social Media for Small Businesses w/ Cat & Toby James) May 21, 2020

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Social media is a pandemic lifeline, especially for us hustlers. Cat and Toby James of Cat's Cove Communications are with us this week to impart tips, knowledge and talk strategy for small business owners braving the big bad online world. Sarah Wright joins Melody in this epi, for a fun- and revelation-filled social media coaching sesh. Listen up to learn about the biggest mistakes Cat and Toby see businesses making online, how to hack the algorithm, which apps to focus our energy on, why Facebook and Instagram seem to be listening in on our convos, how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed business, why you should be on Tik Tok AND MORE! Find Cat's Cove Communications on Instagram @catscovecomm, on Facebook at facebook.com/catscove/ or the old-fashioned way, at www.catscovecommunications.com/ We are supported by Just The Tip Handpoke Tattoos, which is...our very own Sarah Wright! Go check out their work at instagram.com/justthetiphandpoketattoos or justthetiphandpoketattoos.com. You can support the show by sharing it with your friends, or if you enjoy the show, leaving us a nice review (pretty please!) And if you're rolling in toonies, go to patreon.com/teachmetigerpodcast to throw one our way and gain access to all of our bonus material. Thanks so much!

53 – Is The Truth Really Out There? (Conspiracy Theories w/ Mike Freeman) May 07, 2020

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Grab your tin foil hats! This week Melody and her husband Chris talk to Chris' very longtime bestest pal, Mr. Mike Freeman. Mike gives us the lowdown on Chemtrails, MK-Ultra and HAARP and Chris jumps in with some COVID-19 conspiracy theories. Annnndddd we get a little bit into Jeffrey Epstein, Lizard People and New Coke. Mike also enlightens us on Psy-Ops and Wreckers. Don't know what those are??! Tune in, baby! You can support Teach Me Tiger by sharing it with your friends! Or leaving us a nice review and rating in your podcatcher of choice! Or if you are a high-roller and can spare two bucks a month, you can help over at patreon.com/teachmetigerpodcast. Patrons there gain access to all kinds of bonus material. THANK YOU SO MUCH! This episode is sponsored by Just The Tip Handpoke Tattoos. Check 'em out at justthetiphandpoketattoos on Instagram, or at justthetiphandpoketattoos.com.

52 – But Did You Watch The Crow? (Amazing Animals w/ Melody, Nikki & Liz) Apr 23, 2020

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We're still on lockdown with all of this pandemic nonsense, so let's keep talking about animals - AMAZING ANIMALS! OG buds Liz Cooper, Nikki Rochon Kaiser, and your reggo host Melody Starkweather get together on the interwaves and share findings from their isolation research. We talk about octopuses, crows, dolphins, gorillas and parrots and how unbelievably clever they are! Hear stories of 'scientific' studies and wild animal hijinks, and learn about some celebrity creatures: Koko the Gorilla, Peter the Dolphin and Alex the Parrot. This is predominantly a feel-good episode, although we have some ethical questions about animal research. You will too, after hearing about their complex emotional lives. You know what, though? This podcast is not about friggin' COVID-19, so YOU'RE WELCOME. If you like the show, please tell your friends! Subscribe to Teach Me Tiger wherever you get your pods, and PLEASE please please leave us a nice review. It helps other people to find us. We're also over at patreon.com/teachmetigerpodcast/ if you might have a couple bucks to throw our way. Merci!

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