Drumming Up Conversation

Episode 228: Eddie Ravenscar FAQ

This episode of Drumming Up Conversation featured Eddie Ravenscar, CEO of Flagstaff CreepyCon, Podcaster, and paranormal investigator, discussing his journey into the paranormal and his upcoming convention. Eddie shared how his interest in the paranormal began as a teenager in Cleveland during the 1970s and 1980s, culminating in his current podcast "Creepy Coffees" and the development of CreepyCon, which will take place October 10th at the Little America Hotel in Flagstaff. The convention will feature 26 celebrities including Sean Kanan from "The Karate Kid" and "Cobra Kai," multiple cast members from "Back to the Future," and various paranormal investigators and horror personalities. Eddie emphasized that the event is self-financed and focused on providing affordable entertainment for the local community, particularly college students and Native Americans. The podcast hosts expressed enthusiasm about attending the convention and were surprised when Eddie offered them the official podcast partnership for the event, which they accepted. For more information about the event, Creepy Coffee and to get tickets click the link below: https://flagstaffcreepycon.com [https://flagstaffcreepycon.com/] https://creepyroasters.com [https://creepyroasters.com/] Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Episode 227: AAA, Clash In Italy & More

Drumming Up Conversation hosted by Justin Wood and Andrea Wood discussed updates about The Salted Knot restaurant, which is not closing after all despite initial reports. They shared details about recent wrestling events including AAA matches and WWE's Clash In Italy event, particularly praising a 45-minute match that some professionals are calling the match of the year. They discussed Corey Graves' impressive performance calling matches in both Mexico and Italy within a short time frame, highlighting the challenging logistics of traveling between these locations with a 16-hour time difference. They noted that Graves managed to stay energized through coffee and Red Bull despite the demanding schedule. The conversation also touched on the quality of recent wrestling matches, particularly mentioning Gunther and Cody's match and observing that recent matches have been longer since WrestleMania Day 1. The hosts also briefly discussed song intros with lyrics versus instrumental versions, mentioning bands like Rush, Queen, and Dream Theater as examples. The episode concluded with standard show information and social media details. Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c] This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c]https://www.nakedfigsoap.com [https://www.nakedfigsoap.com] and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com [drummingupconversation@gmail.com]⁠ Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg [https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg]or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!

Episode 226: Psychopaths and Psociopaths.

The hosts of Drumming Up Conversation discussed the differences between psychopaths and sociopaths, examining various historical figures, fictional characters, and real-life criminals to understand the distinctions between these mental health disorders. They explored how certain individuals like Ted Bundy, Charles Manson, and Hannibal Lecter might be categorized, debating whether some were born with these traits or developed them through environmental factors. The conversation covered both cinematic representations and real-world examples, including discussions about serial killers, dictators like Genghis Khan, and fictional characters from movies and TV shows. The hosts acknowledged their limited professional expertise in psychology and expressed interest in potentially inviting a professional psychologist like Christina from Flagstaff to provide more accurate insights in a future episode. Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c] This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c]https://www.nakedfigsoap.com [https://www.nakedfigsoap.com] and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com [drummingupconversation@gmail.com]⁠ Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg [https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg]or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!

Episode 225: Decade Defining Movies and Songs

The podcast episode focused on a conversation between Justin Wood, Andrea Wood, and the Kid about music and movies from different decades, particularly the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. They discussed defining songs and movies from each decade, with topics ranging from The Beatles and The Doors to Star Wars and Breakfast Club. Additionally, they mentioned receiving a Cameo message from Stephanie Vaquer from WWE and discussed potential job opportunities for one of the hosts. The episode concluded with an announcement about being approached for an interview by Voyage Phoenix Magazine. Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Episode 224: Dan & Zach

This conversation was a casual interview between Justin and Andrea Wood of "Drumming Up Conversation" and their guest Zach Daniel, who recently returned from a trip to Arizona. Zach shared his experiences seeing wildlife including a Gila monster, scorpions, and various reptiles, while discussing his studies in marine science and his interest in becoming an environmental officer or ranger. The discussion covered Zach's recent documentary work filming a hospice program in a high-security prison, where inmates were trained as caregivers for dying fellow prisoners. The conversation also included details about Zach's arrest for taking fossils from Petrified Forest National Park, resulting in $580 fines per person, and his passion for paleontology and dinosaur research. Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c] This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c]https://www.nakedfigsoap.com [https://www.nakedfigsoap.com] and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts [http://Facebook.com/Voorheesarts] and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com [drummingupconversation@gmail.com]⁠ Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg [https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg]or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now! Daniel and Zach discussed their recent trip to Arizona, where they shared their positive experiences, particularly highlighting the wildlife, cultural warmth, and natural beauty of places like Sedona and the Grand Canyon. They also talked about the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and driving the scenic 89A. The conversation ended with a brief discussion about Meteor Crater, which interested Daniel due to his passion for space. They talked about potential future visits, with Daniel and Zach expressing interest in seeing more of southern Arizona, particularly Tombstone and wildlife like rattlesnakes. The conversation also covered their experiences with scorpions during their trip, with Daniel sharing stories about seeing numerous scorpions and Zach's initial excitement about encountering them.