Joplin ToadCast

Episode 9 | Healing Through Art

Thanks for listening to today’s episode! If you want to reach out to make a comment or ask a question of the toad or our guests about today’s topic, you can send those thoughts to joplintoad@gmail.com [joplintoad@gmail.com]. You can find Lori at lorimarble.com or @lorimarble on instagram. This episode is also made to accompany a featured article in our printed Joplin Toad magazine, issue 3. And, of course, you can follow the toad online at joplintoad.com, or @joplintoad on the social media of your choice. One more thing. If you enjoyed this episode, will you give us a quick rating on apple podcasts? Without your good ratings, we’re like wilting flowers with no water. Don’t let us wilt. This episode was hosted by Mark 9schwander, produced and edited by Jeremiah Jones, and introduced by me, _______ [insert name of choice].

Episode 8 | Experiencing Synesthesia

Thanks for listening! If you want to reach out to make a comment or ask a question of the toad or of our guests about today’s topic, you can send those thoughts to joplintoad@gmail.com [joplintoad@gmail.com]. We’ll reach out to our participants from today and provide their answers to your questions through social media. We’d love to see a conversation form from curious people or others who have the condition and want to share their own experiences! This podcast has been brought to you by the Joplin Toad. Give us a follow by searching for the Joplin Toad on your favorite social media platform, visiting joplintoad.com [https://www.joplintoad.com], or picking up one of our printed magazine issues at your favorite local coffeeshop. One more thing. If you enjoyed this episode, will you give us a quick rating on apple podcasts? Without your good ratings, we’re like wilting flowers with no water. Don’t let us wilt. This episode was hosted by Mark 9schwander, produced and edited by Jeremiah Jones, and introduced by me, Fitherton Crammsworth, esquire. The song you heard was by Joplin band Blister Soul; check out their brand new EP, "Signs of the times," wherever you delight your ears. Later Toads!

Episode 7 | The Toad Listens: Pain and Perspective | Part Two

Jaron Scott and Matthew McBirth use grace, humor, experience and wisdom to help us better understand what the BLM movement is, and what it isn’t. They walk through a series of common debate questions, covering topics like police brutality, the ethics of rioting, media bias, what systemic racism actually means, and the important difference between racism and indifference. This conversation aims to skip the ‘political’ element of the debate and get to the true heart of it-  helping us better love and understand our black and brown friends and neighbors in Joplin and everywhere. If you’d like to check out more from the toad, scroll through our website at joplintoad.com and keep an eye on our social media to see other upcoming features on this topic. __________________________________________________________ If you want to add to the debate points discussed here, you can email your questions or comments to: joplintoad@gmail.com.

Episode 6 | The Toad Listens: Pain and Perspective | Part One

Over the next two episodes, Jaron Scott and Matthew McBirth use grace, humor, experience and wisdom to help us better understand what the BLM movement is, and what it isn’t. They’ll walk through a series of common debate questions, covering topics like police brutality, the ethics of rioting, media bias, what systemic racism actually means, and the important difference between racism and indifference. This conversation aims to skip the ‘political’ element of the debate and get to the true heart of it-  helping us better love and understand our black and brown friends and neighbors in Joplin and everywhere. If you’d like to check out more from the toad, scroll through our website at joplintoad.com and keep an eye on our social media to see other upcoming features on this topic. __________________________________________________________ If you want to add to the debate points discussed here, you can email your questions or comments to: joplintoad@gmail.com.

Episode 5 | Writers of Joplin: Interview with F.C. Shultz

This episode’s guest is Mr. F.C. Shultz, a local writer and authors’ coach with several published works and a brand new guide for writers. Our host Mark Neuenschwander talks with F.C. about his adventures in becoming an author, with plenty of gold advice here for writers and all creatives about how to set realistic goals, establish great routines for your creativity, and make entry into the world of self publishing and other larger scale projects. If you’d like to check out Mr Shultz’s new book for writers- or any of his fiction works or blog posts for authors- visit him at www.fcshultz.com [http://www.fchultz.com]. You can follow him on instagram at @fcshultz. Music provided by Joplin’s next up and coming artist, Fox Royale! Check out their new single “Don’t Call Me When You’re Lonely” on iTunes or anywhere you stream music.