In this episode: - On The Come Up streaming on Paramount+ -Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archives novel series being adapted for tabletop game -Interview with Jay Silver and Brooklyn Mettrick, author and illustrator of Ptrevor the Tiny Pterodactyl -Impact of Hurricane Ian -Nonprofit solutions to homelessness in Alaska -Passenger Shaming goes too far -It's not a homeless epidemic, it's an epidemic of failing to treat addiction and mental illness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Sep 30, 2022•31 min
In this episode: Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania top states for banning books Philadelphia's annual Latin American Book Fair DC Comics celebrating 30 years of Harley Quinn Dark House switching distributors I was interviewed by Voyage Utah Magazine Interview with professional ghostwriter Emily Crookston California State University Long Beach study on barefoot weight lifting Country star Jake Owens is a confirmed barefooter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 23, 2022•26 min
In this episode: -Interview with Anya Leigh Josephs, author of Queen of It All -Marvel announces Jeff the Landshark alternate covers -Matt Klickstein releases book telling comprehensive history of San Diego ComicCon -AOC opens up to GQ about being raped -Police shoot suspect in Allentown, Pennsylvania -Breaking race barriers in sailing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2022•36 min
In this episode: Interview with author Chancellor Jackson Matt Kindt launching new Dark Horse comics series Maggie Colangelo creating comic about WW2 veteran Smith Island nonprofit to distribute GoFundMe donations Off-duty cop attacks Chicago teen Actress Eiza Gonzales spotted running errands barefoot Soccer to combat the drug trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 25, 2022•29 min
In this episode: Review of Being the Change by Sara K Ahmed Censorship in schools Penguin Random House/Simon & Schuster merger Netflix's The Sandman trailer reaction More Crunchyroll Expo announcements Interview with Wana White, lead singer of Austrian cyber pop-rock band Ardenite Barefoot pedestrian struck and killed in Riverside, California Philadelphia's Playstreets program has kids playing barefoot outside again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 01, 2022•30 min
In this episode: Review of Ibram X Kendi's How to Be An Anti-racist George R R Martin makes Winds of Winter announcement via blog post Sam Greenlee Day celebrated in Chicago The Walking Dead's final panel at San Diego Comic Con Crunchyroll Expo announcements Interview with actress Gloria Garayua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 19, 2022•26 min
In this episode: Visit Scotland translates first line of famous Scottish-authored books into Scots Long Island, New York library brings back Pride display and LGBTQ books after initially voting to remove them Edmonton Elks football team getting their won comic strip Reaction to Netflix's The Sandman trailer Los Angeles school district pays out $750,000 to student's family in lawsuit settlement Two Phi Gamma Delta frat brothers charged with felonies after hazing leaves pledge with brain damage In...
Jun 27, 2022•44 min
In this episode: First Black woman cast in role of Glinda in a professional production of Wicked The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is getting a sequel Golden Apple Comics starts foundation to preserve comic book art DC Comics loses trademark lawsuit against Unilever Interview with film maker Dave Bresnahan Selena Gomez barefoot at SAG Awards Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsierra) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 31, 2022•35 min
In this episode: Update in Maryland ebook lawsuit Penguin Random House CEO donates $500,000 for free speech Interview with Zack Marois and Brett Melograno of Dwarf Star Comics Kickstarter link Black History Month Highlight: Frances Harper, first Black woman to publish short story DC United partners with blockchain provider XDC Network 2022's Freedom Summer of '64 Award winner named Group marches to raise awareness about veteran mental health Has Covid ruined our feet? Support the show (http://pa...
Feb 23, 2022•30 min
Interview with author Carly Heath Markosia announces spring release for Johnny Recruit Comic book store owner sends out free copies of banned graphic novels Black History Month highlight: Vonetta Flowers, first Black winter Olympics gold medalist Hawaiian macadamia nut farm goes 100% self-sustainable Trump innaugural committee trial date scheduled Pros and cons of social media Twosday wedding pandemonium - our wedding blog Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsierra) Hosted on Acast. See a...
Feb 18, 2022•43 min
Review of What Riley Wore by Elana K Arnold Maryland passes law requiring publishers to offer ebooks to libraries on same day they become available for public sale National Book Critics Circle announces award finalists list Interview with Cathy Nesbitt, laugh yoga instructor Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsierra) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 24, 2022•22 min
Interview with author Sarah Humpherys, a high school senior, on how she managed to get published so young, how she builds fantasy worlds, and her plans for life after high school. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsierra) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 15, 2022•26 min
Christmas Eve mini episode - interview with Dave Saunders, professional Santa Christmas Is Coming by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsierra) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 25, 2021•19 min
Interview with Rosie the Reindeer: Rosie Finds Her Shine author Megan Rogers Dark Horse Comics purchased by Swedish gaming firm Adidas enters the world of NFTs Idaho sherrif pending trial for two felonies returns to work Edmonton road grader collides with sedan Christmas Is Coming by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Support the show...
Dec 24, 2021•36 min
In this episode: Interview with William Hincy, author of A Fire for Christmas 850 books Texas doesn't want in schools New York Times best graphic novels of 2021 Philadephia Police Foundation board member resigns amid allegations from teenagers Coronor called to scene for mannequin UNM holds graduation ceremony for students who missed theirs due to pandemic Welcome 2022 by walking over live coals Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate...
Dec 13, 2021•36 min
In this episode: Interview with author Linda Jamsen CIELL app for dyslexics and foreign language learners Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsierra) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 09, 2021•25 min
In this episode: University of Alberta doctoral grad wins 2021 Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism Brevard County Public Schools removes Gender Queer from library shelves Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer reaction UT quarterback publishes Bible themed comic book Interview with singer-songwriter David Unsworth Joy-Anna Dugger gets hate on Reddit Ohio man faces child endangerment charges after toddler daughter wanders off Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This...
Nov 21, 2021•30 min
Interview with illustrator Natasha Donovan Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsierra) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2021•16 min
In this week's episode: Interview with Virginia More about her children's book Awesome Possumbilities DC Comics request police backup to protect artists after fan outrage Calico from Sigma Comics does diversity right State governments sue federal government over Biden executive order Hawaii universities receive federal grant to improve Native Hawaiian campus experience Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services combat hot ashphalt with acrylic coatings Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsierr...
Nov 09, 2021•24 min
In this episode: Former Edmonton Journal columnist Todd Babiak releases Christmas ghost novel Why are Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah's books so hard to find? The Secret of Isis star JoAnna Cameron dies at age 73 DC Comics releases Batman/Fortnight crossover comic Interview with psychic medium Patti Negri Parents complain about school gym shoes policy Virginia plays BYU for first time with coach Bronco Mendenhall Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This ...
Oct 31, 2021•33 min
In this episode: New York Times reccommends these new horror titles for Halloween reads James Kestrel's new detective novel Five Decembers Denver Fan Expo returns under new ownership DC Comics introduces first trans character Interview with Isiah Hutson, host of Southern Spectre Podcast Los Angeles health officials enlist peer ambasadors to overcome vaccine hesitancy Chris Brannigan walks 1000 miles barefoot to raise money for daughter's rare syndrome Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched...
Oct 29, 2021•40 min
In this episode: RL Keck releases seventh novel Interview with Melanie Baker of Junkyard Prints Edmonton municipal election results Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsierra) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 19, 2021•22 min
In this episode: Interview with children's book author Gina Gallois Comic conventions both small and large continue with pandemic precautions Virginia and Maryland decline DC's request to enforce photo traffic ticket fine payment Governor General of Canada to visit Germany Uber most hated brand in the world Ben Tidy raises thousands for refugee charity by walking barefoot Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsierra) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 12, 2021•32 min
Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Fairfax High School library controversy continues over Lawn Boy and Gender Queer What's The Furthest Place From Here comics will come with their own soundtrack Saturn Award nominees named Moreno Valley man robs pharmacies wearing medical mask as disguise Sunken World War II ship's masts scheduled for removal Interview with Melanie Banks (theproverbialdandelion) about witchcraft and barefooting Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsie...
Oct 05, 2021•29 min
In this episode: Julia Claiborne Johnson releases her second novel, Better Luck Next Time Virginia parent upset over content in books in high school library Central Alberta FanFest September 27-October 2 Interview with Edmonton City Council candidate Adrian Bruff, Ward O-Day'Min Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show (http://paypal.me/...
Sep 27, 2021•21 min
In this episode: Most memorable books about 9/11 Convicted domestic terrorist sentenced to do English homework Central Alberta FanFest September 27-October 2 Nearly 5000 items, hundreds of rare comics, stolen from FSU Special Collections Library Interview with Gabrielle Battiste, Edmonton city counsil candidate, Ward O'Day-Min American Airlines assisting with Afghani refugee evcuation Shoes optional in Australian Woolworths store Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsierra) Hosted on Acast...
Sep 22, 2021•48 min
In this episode: Kevin Wilson to judge Hub City Press's 2022 C Michael Curtis Short Story Book Prize Airdrie, Alberta resident Elizabeth Gordanier makers her aututhorial debut Upcoming comic conventions - don't miss me at Central Alberta FanFest, Sept 27-Oct 2 Interview with Edmonton-Centre MP candidate Heather MacKenzie Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost ...
Sep 07, 2021•29 min•Ep. 45
Interview with author Michael R French Marvel's NFT comics Upcoming comic conventions Lori and Chad Daybell update Mobile vaccine clinics in Edmonton Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsierra) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 31, 2021•34 min•Ep. 44
Interview with author Daralyse Lyons Wizard's Comics continue to fundraise for cancer after founder's cancer death Famingdale Public Library accidentally gives out pornographic comics to children NDP leader Jagmeet Singh in Edmonton Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsierra) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Aug 24, 2021•29 min•Ep. 43
Interview with podcast coach Doug Sandler Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show (http://paypal.me/barefootsierra) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 15, 2021•27 min•Ep. 42