In this episode, we talk about: What 's been going on the last 10 months. The 2024 Election. What we’re entertaining ourselves with: Big Brother The Penguin. Agatha All Along. Joker 2. "The Expanse" books. Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach novels. Mark Helprin's novel, The Oceans and the Stars. Annie Jacobsen's Nuclear War: A Scenario. A whole lot more! If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! Subscribe to our...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 230
In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about: The future of the podcast. Hanukkah, 5784/2023. The holiday cocktail party “dress-up blow-up.” Jen’s garlic dinner fiasco. Listening to lots of Christmas music. Why the Christmas story of Jesus may have been the result of contact with extraterrestrial or non-human intelligences. Brad’s top music for the year: Taylor Swift (#1); Roger Waters (#2); Eminem (#3); Peter Gabriel (#4); Wutang Clan (#5); Jenny Lewis (#6); Pink Floyd (#7); John Coltrane (#8); Too...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 229
In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about: Our ongoing (?) hiatus from podcasting. Death-a-versaries. What we’ve been up to the last 3 months: Our 22nd wedding anniversary. Brad’s Ancestry.com DNA test. Ignoring World War III. Jen falling apart. (Ankle and Neck). Peter Gabriel. i/O tour. Taylor Swift Eras movie. Les Claypool and the Flying Frog Brigade. Jen’s colonoscopy. 27/22 Anniversary. Rubblebucket, 11/18, at Academy of Music. Thanksgiving 2023 Real History of Thanksgiving — Dangerous myths....
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 228
In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about: Radon gas test results. Pier Village in Long Branch, NJ; McLoone's Pier House. Monmouth, NJ Museum and the artist know as Porkchop. Redbank, NJ: Centrada restaurant, and Coney Waffles and Ice Cream. Asbury Park: Collage Workshop with Holly Would. Brad asks the A.I., “How long is too long to wash your asshole using a bidet?” Jen went to Jonas Brothers and was exposed to COVID. If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 227
In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about: Summer 2023 is almost over! A trip to York Beach, Maine. Brad’s obsession with radon gas. Jen going to an Ilana Glazer and Alyson Levy show. Our sugary cereal binge. Brad asks the A.I., “What is the most appropriate way to respond if an old lady shits her pants in front of you in the isle of a CVS store?” The play, “The Light,” at Chester Community Theater, in Chester, MA. Big Brother, Party Down, and What We Do In the Shadows. If you like our show, ther...
Aug 09, 2023•59 min•Ep. 226
In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about: Jen's terrifying encounter with a wasp and the debilitating after effects! A heartwarming story of a rainy day at Trader Joe's, where a compassionate employee came to Jen's rescue. Brad taking a refreshing nap and waking up to a…hard truth. Attending a Jenny Lewis concert at the Roadrunner music venue in Brighton, MA. The thought-provoking play, "Guards at the Taj," put on by the Chester Theater Company. What jelly pairs best with a PB&J sandwich? Br...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 225
Brad and Jen are back after a 6-month break. It’s been a while, so we talk about a LOT of stuff! If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, download our episodes! Leave a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soft-serve-podcast/id1428770328 TELL A FRIEND about our show!...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 224
Joshua Michael Stewart is the author of the 2022 collection of poems, “Love Something,” which he adds to his other full-length poetry collections including “Break Every String” and “The Bastard Children of Dharma Bums.” Joshua’s work has been published and featured in Massachusetts Review, Brilliant Corners, and Rattle, just to name a few publications. Buy Love Something at: https://mainstreetragbookstore.com/product/love-something-joshua-michael-stewart/ You can connect with Joshua at: www.josh...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 223
Jen and Brad talk about what they did over the winter holidays and their New Year's resolutions for 2023. If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, download our episodes! Leave a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soft-serve-podcast/id1428770328 TELL A FRIEND about our show!...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 222
Greta and Paul Boudreau are community leaders and founding members of the Hamden Tenants Union, the largest union within the Connecticut Tenants Union. Learn more about Greta and Paul’s work and the Connectiut Tenants union at: https://www.cttenantsunion.org/english Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seramontestu @cttenantsunion (Twitter) If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! Subscribe to our podcas...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 221
This episode is all about Hanukkah and Christmas! We had so much fun talking about: Jen’s Hanukkah party! Our Hanukkah & Christmas plans. Myths about Hanukkah & Christmas. Christmas-themed sex positions. Brad’s new spoken-word Christmas story! If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, download our episodes! Leave a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 220
Kelly Surprenant is a fashion artist who started "The Rainbow Rack" with the goal of creating unique fashions with vintage inspiration for the modern age. Her designs are for the fashion-forward conscious consumer; couture pieces as unique as we all are, created ethically in Western Massachusetts. Connect with Kelly at: https://therainbowrack.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRainbowRack Instagram: @therainbowrackboutique If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us ...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 219
Jen and Brad talk about: Upcoming changes to the podcast. Jen going to a meet and greet with Corey Feldman and Jameson Newlander, aka the Frog Brothers from the "Lost Boys." Honey Bear Tea. Safe Passage Hot Chocolate Run. Loving and hating the holidays. A super jolly episode, we hope you enjoy! If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: —Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! —Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, download our episodes! —Le...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 218
John Sheirer is a Northampton, Massachusetts, author whose works include memoir, fiction, poetry, essays, political satire, and photography. His most recent book is “Stumbling Through Adulthood,” is a collection of linked stories. For more than 30 years, John has taught writing and communications for at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield, Connecticut, where he also serves as editor and faculty advisor for “Freshwater Literary Journal.” John also writes a monthly column on current events for ...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 217
Jen and Brad slow it down like cold gravy for the Thanksgiving holiday and talk about: A mysterious gift mailed to Brad. What we're thankful for. Colonialist myths about Thanksgiving. Weird Thanksgiving traditions. Thanksgiving safety tips. Is it Maynard? Thanksgiving edition! A super fun episode, we hope you enjoy! If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: —Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! —Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, down...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 216
Jen and Brad are joined by their 12-year-old daughter, Space Unicorn, for a fun SAFE FOR WORK conversation about a whole bunch of topics, including: Cell phones for kids; Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (spoiler-free review); Fortune cookies; Preparing for a B'nai Mitzvah; The Walking Dead; Thanksgiving 2022 plans; A whole lot more! If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! Subscribe to our podcast in your favo...
Nov 16, 2022•54 min•Ep. 215
Alyssa Curran is the Community Coordinator for Belchertown and Ware, Massachusetts, in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) HEALing Communities Study. A primary goal of the program is to reduce opioid overdose fatality by 40% over 3 years in urban and rural areas across four states, including MA. Alyssa is joined by Anna Martin and Randy Gratton, who are also working with the HEALing Communities Study. Learn more about the: https://HEALtogetherMA.org HEALing Communities Study: https://healing...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 214
In this episode, Jen and Brad talk about: Driving kids everywhere. Mortality Halloween. 21st wedding anniversary. Thanksgiving plans. What we're watching and listening to these days. If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, download our episodes! Leave a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soft-serve-podcast/id1428770328 TEL...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 213
Michael Medeiros is the founder and chief potter of Poesia Pottery. Michael makes handmade ceramics for the garden and home, and teaches mindfulness through the practice of pottery. In addition to his work as a potter, Michael is also a poet and photographer. Connect with Michael at: https://www.poesiapottery.com Instagram: @poesiapottery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.medeiros.10 If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://w...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 212
On Monday, October 10, 2022, Brad’s father, Paul R. Turner, passed away at the age of 84 years. In this short episode, after reading the obituary , Brad recites a poem that his father used to read to him as a child, “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” by Robert W. Service .
Oct 19, 2022•24 min•Ep. 211
Pasqualina Azzarello is an artist, community leader, and educator who works with others to cultivate generative spaces, initiatives, and partnerships that are innovative, collaborative, and inclusive of all participants. Her work has been featured and covered in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and other publications. Pasqualina also serves as City Arts Coordinator at Easthampton City Arts in Easthampton, MA, and is a graphic recorder and facilitator. Connect with Pasqualina at: http://www.pa...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 210
Fall is here! In this episode, Jen and Brad talk about: October and death. the town election. what's new with us. the arrival of fall. Glade Plug-Ins. the "Bros" movie. Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew review. A dog walking encounter. Going to the 2022 Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival. What we're watching and listening to these days. If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! Subscribe to our podcast in your...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 209
Odin Goldman is the “Grand Papermancer” and owner of Susurrate Press, an independent small press focused on custom bookbinding and small publications, including short run artist books, (fan)zines, literary fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Connect with Odin at: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SusurratePress Susurrate Press: https://www.susurratepress.com Instagram: @susurrate_press Susurrate Press YouTube Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/susurratepress If you like our show, there’s a few things you c...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 208
Lesa Lessard-Pearson is a candidate for Select Board in Belchertown, MA. Raised and educated in MA, Lesa plans to bring her deep well of experience and know-how in business, communications, and leadership to this important town leadership role. This was a super-informative and fun conversation that covered, Lesa's love of Belchertown, the importance of inclusion, why she is ready to serve on the Select Board, pickle ball, and a whole lot more! Connect with Lesa and her campaign at https://www.fa...
Sep 24, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 207
Jen and Brad appear on Steven Opalenik's Break the Chains, Find Your Flame podcast! We talked about a whole bunch of fun stuff, including comic books and movies; Jen and Brad's "origin stories"; how we started the Soft Serve Podcast; what superpowers we want; what things that most people think of as "normal," have been challenging for us. Connect with Steve at: https://theprometheanproject.org Facebook (@prometheancounseling) Break the Chains, Find Your Flame on Apple podcasts. If you like our s...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 206
Our guests this week are Claire Walton and Brent "The High Five Guy" Walton, the owners of Liberty Woods, a 75+ acre horse farm in the Western MA town of Belchertown. Claire and Brent offer horsemanship, boarding, yoga, meditation, life coaching, an Airbnb— and more! Connect with Claire & Brent at: https://clairlydifferently.com/ https://www.facebook.com/High-Five-Coaching-and-Wellness-105270931556106 Brent’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brent.walton.54 Claire’s Facebook : https://www....
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 205
Fall is right around the corner! In this episode, Jen and Brad talk about: The end of summer. What's new with Jen. Brad's experimenting with new art. Our favorite things about the fall season. Jen being a "Sandman-Zilla." What we're watching and listening to these days. We also play a new installment of our Is it Maynard? game! If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 204
Our guest this week is Scott Graves, founder of SM Graves Associates and host of the Are We Here Yet? Podcast, which is a part of his M the Media Project. We talked to Scott about Business Triage, a business program done in partnership with Valley Venture Mentors that is designed to assist businesses in getting beyond the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also talked with Scott about his podcast and some other really interesting stuff! Connect with Scott and his projects at: https://www.smgra...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 203
Brian Westbrook is the owner of PDP Productions and Sonic Titan Studios, and is one of the organizers of RPM Fest 2022, a heavy music and camping festival in Montague, MA that takes place over Labor Day weekend. RPM Fest features 50 + bands, entertainment, vendors, and lots of activities. Brian is also the drummer for Lich King, a thrash metal band. Connect with Brian and RPM Fest at: RPM Fest: https://www.rpmfest.org RPM Fest on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmfest RPM Fest Instagram: @rp...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 202
Caitlin Sepeda is a candidate for Sheriff for Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Caitlin is a registered nurse with a decade of correctional experience, nearly all of it at the Hampshire County House of Corrections. As a well-versed, educated, and trained professional, Caitlin is ready to lead the Hampshire Sheriff's Office into the next phase of evolution in corrections and through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with an eye towards the future. Connect with Caitlin and her campaign at: https://www...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 201
