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The way we watched Christmas Specials, with Dwight's Siblings Dec 23, 2024

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A replay of one of my favorite Christmas Episodes, becaus eI got to record with my wonderful siblings! Amber Lopez and Christian Hurst join me to talk about the widely popular topic of the VHS tapes we used in our home to record and watch Christmas specials every year. We were streaming before streaming ever was!

Visit www.peitn.com to view and help the highlighted charity this month: The Prince Edward Island Transgender Network. A great cause and a great group!

Muppet Christmas Carol with Chris Revill Dec 22, 2024

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Replay of the 2021 Christmas episode where Chris Revill and I discuss Muppet's Christmas Carol, possibly the best of the iterations of this classic.

"Fatman," with Ian & Eshom Nelms Dec 22, 2024

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Ian & Eshom Nelms are the Writers and Directors of the 202 film "Fatman," about an alternate reality where Santa exists as a world weary do-gooder who brings children gifts of insight and hope, and fights off the odd hitman here and there. A unique story of magical realism and the harshness of the world seeking to corrupt the good.

This is a replay of a previous Christmas Episode, look for the new 2024 special episode Tuesday 12/24.

Visit www.peitn.com to view and help out this month's highlighted charity, th ePrince Edward Island Transgender Network.

Rerun 2024 Its a Wonderful Life Dec 21, 2024

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A replay of the 2015 Christmas Episode of the podcast. Michael Denniston, creator of great film podcasts like "War Machine Vs War Horse" and "99 from 99," joined me to record about the classic holiday movie "It's A Wonderful Life."

Be kind folks, 2015 was a long-ah time ago, my microphone wasn't as good.

Origins of Santa, and the Santa of Marvel Comics Dec 20, 2024

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Replay of the episode where Sharon Blady and I discuss the roots of the Santa Claus Legend, and how Santa looks in Marvel Comics. Is he a powerful mutant? He sure is! (New Christmas Episode coming Tuesday, Christmas Eve)

Check out www.PEITN.com for the monthly highlighted charity, the Prince Edward Island Transgender Network

The Snowy Day, with Chris Revill Dec 19, 2024

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Replay of the very popular Christmas Episode of 2020, a discussion about "The Snowy Day," holiday special, based on the book of the same name by Ezra Jack Keates.

This year's New Christmas Episode will air on Christmas Eve! Stay tuned, Dear Listener!

A Therapreneurial Approach to Clinical Practice, with Amity Cooper Dec 17, 2024

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Amity Cooper is an expert in mental health therapy & entrepreneurialism. She joins the show today to talk about how therapist's run private practices and how this affects access to care. Follow her work at www.amitycooper.com

This month we are highlighting the Prince Edward Island Transgender Network, found at www.peitn.com, a nonprofit focused on advocacy and support for the Trans community.

Monday Mental Tip: Reaching Out Dec 16, 2024

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Do we remember the trauma that those around us feel? Do we check in enough to even know about it?

Patreon Sample: No Soup For You! Dec 13, 2024

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Remember that episode of Seinfeld with the Soup Nazi? That character was based on a real guy! Al Yeganeh operated a soup restaurant frequented by one of the Seinfeld writers, and had the strange experience of becoming a template for a cultural icon.

This is the first 8 minutes of the weekly dive into the history of culture & psychology. If you would like to hear these weekly full episodes please consider becoming a supporter of the program at www.patreon.com/brokenbrain

Inheritance: A Film about Family & Addiction, with Director Matt Moyer Dec 10, 2024

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Matt Moyer is a photographer, producer, and filmmaker. He is the Co-Director and Cinematographer of the Indie Documentary "Inheritance," which follows five generations of a family in Rural Ohio. 11 years in the making, the film focuses on Curtis, a young member of this family, from age 12-18, and allows us to observe the patterns and events in his family, and how they experience love, addiction, trauma, and hope. A vulnerable and brave family, their story of heartache and hope provides precious insight for anyone hoping to understand addiction and to help others. Follow the film at www.inheritancethefilm.com

This month we are highlighting the Prince Edward Island Transgender Network, found at www.peitn.com, a nonprofit focused on advocacy and support for the Trans community.

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