Stephen Bryla is owner of Go with the Float, a floatation therapy center in Easthampton, MA. Floating is an experience that involves lying down in a saltwater solution in silent darkness, and is a simple way to achieve profound relaxation, meditation & wellness. Reduce stress, relieve pain, and explore deep states of relaxation, while floating in 1,200 pounds of soothing magnesium sulfate (epsom salt). We talked with Stephen all about this, how he got into floatation therapy, what floating i...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 170
Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank talk about their winter holiday cruise, during which they got infected with coronavirus. Sawtooth also discusses New Year traditions, the most common resolutions people make, and gives his own New Year resolutions for 2022.
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 169
On the show is the award-winning filmmaker, writer, and founder of the feminist production company, Trixie Films, Therese Shechter. Therese talked to us about her latest documentary, “My So Called Selfish Life,” a film about women who are child-free by choice. It’s the third part of a a trilogy that includes I was a Teenage Feminist (2005) and How to Lose Your Virginity (2013). Therese’s films have appeared around the world and her work is in more than 300 universities, non-profits, and librarie...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 168
On this episode, Shivering Jim joins us to talk about Christmas memories, strange and forgotten traditions, and awful Christmas foods. We also debut Sawtooth’s first song, “What’s So Merry About Christmas?” which you can also HEAR ON SOUNDCLOUD. 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 us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://po...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 167
On the show are Isabella DeHerdt and Isaac Eliot from High Tea, an indie-folk duo. Their music is a concoction of sweepingly soulful harmonies, guitar riffs to knock your socks off, and a refreshing blend of old blues and new pop. These two musicians fill spaces with homegrown story telling and Lumineer-esque vocals. Their songs are ripe with americana heartbreak and tell tales of growing up, going wild, and always coming back to the ones you love. You can find High Tea on the Web and Socials at...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 166
Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank reflect on Hanukkah 2021, and talk about: The story of Hanukkah (including Sawtooth's failed attempt at telling it) ; Fun Hanukkah facts; What they did for each of the 8 nights. Hanukkah movies. Other fun 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 us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podca...
Dec 08, 2021•56 min•Ep. 165
On the show is Mike Vito, an activist, conservationist, and self-described “fly fishing junkie” who is working with the Western-MA-based Deerfield River Watershed Chapter of Trout Unlimited to protect our cold-water wild trout fisheries from the warming impacts of climate change. Find the Deerfield River Watershed Chapter of Trout Unlimited on the web and socials: • https://deerfieldrivertroutunlimited.com • Facebook: @deerfieldtu / https://www.facebook.com/deerfieldrivertrout • Instagram: @deer...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 164
Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank slow it down for the Thanksgiving holiday and talk about plans for Thanksgiving 2021; memories of Thanksgivings past; Sawtooth's new holiday light installation, "The Holiday Spirit; things they're thankful for; and stupid Thanksgiving Trivia. A super fun episode, we hope you enjoy! Links to unlearning colonialist Thanksgiving narratives/myths: https://centerracialjustice.org/resources/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_People%27s_History_o...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 163
Michele Lyman is the owner of a yoga studio in South Hadley, MA, called Serenity Yoga. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Michele started Michele K Lyman to help people struggling with anxiety find a way to better manage it with yoga and mindfulness. Find Michele Lyman on: The Web: https://serenityyogastudio.net/ https://micheleklyman.com/ Instagram: @shserenityyoga @micheleklyman Facebook: @micheleklyman @serenityyogasouthhadley If you like our show, here's a few things you can do to help us out: Ch...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 162
In this episode, Sawtooth and Jen do a show while being photographed for the new Soft Serve Podcast website! A really fun episode covering a whole bunch stuff including: wedding anniversaries and gifts; why old people always have furs; past and future podcast guests; a new business idea for a XXX-rated ceramics shop; and a LOT more! If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Please visit us at https://www.softservepodcast.com Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite a...
Nov 10, 2021•55 min•Ep. 161
Zachary J McDowell is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the Department of Communication. His work focuses on access and advocacy in digitally mediated spaces. Zach talked with us about his new open access book that he co-authored, Wikipedia and the Representation of Reality . You can find Zach on the Web and Socials at: The Web: www.zachmcdowell.com The Book (free to read): Wikipedia and the Representation of Reality Instagram: @zachary.j.mcdowell Twitter: @zachm...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 160
On our Halloween 2021 special, we are joined by a FC Zinn, Lindsey the Celtic Fairy, and Chris Boo(r)denca to talk about this spooky time of year! We talked about: the history of Halloween. what we love about Halloween and special memories of the holiday. trick-or-treating and Halloween pranks. favorite Halloween candy and costumes. Decorating for Halloween. Jack-O'-lanterns— simple or complex? Plans for Halloween 2021. Guest links: Lindsey Baird, Oak & Ash Farm FC Zinn on Instagram (@FCZinn...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 159
On the show is Malea Rhodes, the founder of Happy Valley Skate, an organization that is focused on passing along Malea’s love and knowledge of skating to others. You can find Malea on the Web and Socials at: Website: https://www.happyvalleyskate.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyRollerSkate Instagram (@skatewesternmass) Articles on skating: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/a35151297/roller-skating-revival-history-origins/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rollerskating-pande...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 158
On the show is Douglas Wolk, a freelance journalist, critic, and author of the book All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told. His other work has appeared in TIME, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Rolling Stone, and a bunch of other places. Get All the Marvels at https://www.amazon.com/All-Marvels-Journey-Biggest-Story/dp/0735222169 Find and connect with Douglas on: The Web, http://www.douglaswolk.com/ Voice of Latveria, Douglas's podcast about Doctor Doom....
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 157
On our Fall 2021 Spectacular! it’s just Stomping Jen and Sawtooth, talking about the Fall season, and a whole bunch of other stuff: Sawtooth’s Grandmother advising him about Jen’s “figure. Bathrobes, housecoats, and smoking jackets. Teenage Sawtooth trying to be a Wiccan and doing astral projection. Halloween decorating traditions. Stomping Jen hinting we should end the podcast. Daylight savings time and how much it sucks. Story about an old Lady and a bear. Sawtooth’s migraines and Mental Healt...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 156
On the show is Jenny Franz from Better Together Dog Rescue, a dedicated team of professionals bringing change to the animal welfare field. They believe that no healthy or adoptable dog should be euthanized due to lack of space, and that dogs should be with their families and life circumstances should not stand in the way. To prevent dogs from being surrendered to the shelters, Better Together Dog Rescue provides resources and supplies to community members so their beloved dog can stay with them,...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 155
On the show is Greg Sestero, the New York Times best-selling author of the Oscar-nominated The Disaster Artist and Co-Star of the cult classic, The Room. Greg also recently wrote and produced Best F(r)iends Volume 1 and Volume 2 (Lionsgate) and was recently seen in Netflix's popular gothic-drama mini-series The Haunting of Bly Manor. His directorial/ horror genre debut, Miracle Valley, is slated for release in 2022. You can find and connect with Greg Sestero online at: Instagram, @gregsestero ( ...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 154
On the show is Hannah Rechtschaffen, who is here to talk to us about creative placemaking, and how we can do community and economic development in a more arts-forward, sustainable, and inclusive way. You can find Hannah out there on the Web and on the socials at: https://www.facebook.com/Hannahslocalartgallery https://themilldistrictna.com https://www.facebook.com/TheMillDistrictNA...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 153
Stomping Jen and Sawtooth recap Summer 2021 and talk about some of the adventures they had, including: playing disc golf at Crane Hill Disc Golf Course in Wilbraham, MA . going out to eat at Homestead , Northampton Brewery , Oriental Flavor , and Ashfield Lake House . winning a book of "10 Pleasure Coupons for Her" at dirty bingo at The Majestic Saloon , and whether or not Sawtooth is going to fulfill them. seeing the movies Suicide Squad , Pig , and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings . I...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 152
Way back in the mid-1990's, Stomping Jen co-founded the Poetry Society at UMass Amherst when she was an undergraduate student. As fate would have it, this is where Sawtooth Frank and Stomping Jen met each other. In this episode, Sawtooth and Jen are joined by some of the people who were there with them at the UMass Poetry Society and talk about its founding and what came after they left; the importance of community; where life took everybody over the last 25 years; and so much more!...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 151
On the show is Dan Reigner from Western Mass Pinball Club, a location in Western Massachusetts (Palmer, MA) for people to play pinball, including competitive league play and tournament play. All skill levels are welcome. Western Mass Pinball Club has games ranging from electromechanical to the newer LCD titles. Find Western Mass Pinball Club at: https://www.westernmasspinball.com/about.html Facebook...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 150
On the show is Ang Roell, who is a beekeeper, and beekeeping and workplace consultant. We talked with Ang about bees and beekeeping; the overlap between social insects and positive social change in humans (change making); how these things inform their work; and a whole lot more! Find Ang Roell & They Keep Bees at: https://www.theykeepbees.com/ https://www.theykeepbees.com/consulting https://www.theykeepbees.com/beekeeping Facebook Instagram (@theykeepbees) Ang's book, Radicalize the Hive: ht...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 149
On the show i s Dan Walker, a Portland, Oregon-based photographer and artist. We talked to Dan about photography; finding your passion; moving from New England and regrowing roots in the Pacific Northwest; cycling; and whole lot more. You can find Dan on: his Website: www.danwalker.me Instagram, @dwalkphoto
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 148
Stomping Jen and Sawtooth are without their kids, Ted and Space Unicorn, for a whole month! On this episode, they talk about: Ichabod, the sick cat. Their kid-free "Summer of George" bucket list. Sawtooth's knee and back injury. Visiting York Beach Maine. Stomping Jen's salad insecurity and plumb-pushing. The Stomping Jen hardcore immortal lobster song on Joshua Michael Stewart’s “Bitches Banjo” album. Sawtooth's experiences with their bidet. Winning the Land of the Lost "funniest meme" contest....
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 147
On the show is Freddy Lopez, an entrepreneur, community leader, and conveyer of his unique brand of logic! Freddy is an inspiring human being, we know you’re going to love this conversation as much as we did! Find Freddy out there on the Web and socials at: https://www.instagram.com/iamfreddylogic/ Homes Logic Real Estate (Web) Homes Logic Real Estate (Facebook) Homes Logic Real Estate (Instagram) Business West 2017 40 Under 40 Alternatives to Violence Project...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 146
Adam Grabowski is a poet whose writing has appeared in such journals as Off the Coast, Sixth Finch, jubilat, DMQ Review, Hobart, Rust + Moth, Exit 7, Bullets into Bells (online), past-ten, Night Coffee, Drunk in a Midnight Choir, Meat for Tea, The Naugatuck River Review, Radius, and elsewhere. A two time 2021 Pushcart nominee and the recipient of a 2020 Parent-Writer Fellowship from the Martha’s Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing, Adam holds an MFA in Writing from the Vermont College of Fine...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 145
Tiffany Marchand is the owner of Night Carver Designs and co-host of the Behind the Maker podcast. Look at Tiffany’s Linktree to find her out there on the Web and the socials: https://linktr.ee/nightcarverdesigns. Also: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nightcarverdesigns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightcarverdesigns/ Behind the Maker Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5-DNn4LzXVuPxLpW1wqi-A/videos @behindthemakerpodcast: https://www.instagram.com/behindthemakerpodcast/...
Jul 14, 2021•59 min•Ep. 144
On this episode, Sawtooth and Stomping Jen talk about: Their 2021 4th of July celebration (and why Sawtooth hates fireworks) Why they feel like the neighborhood pariahs Disc Golf Eating in a restaurant Anti- vaxxers Why Facebook town forums are not productive places to discuss racism A bad experience with a body pillow Getting rejected by Valley Free Radio Songs by Joshua Michael Stewart Here's some links for things we talked referenced: Northampton Brewery Quabbin Valley Disc Golf Fresh Air Mon...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 143
We are joined by Sarah Maroney from Cakes by Pip, a baker who specializes in creating custom cakes (and other sweets) that are unique to each individual order. Website: www.cakesbypip.com Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/cakesbypips Instagram Profile: @Cakes_by_pip
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 142
Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank are joined by their kids, Ted and Space Unicorn, to discuss their epic 2-week journey through parts of the U.S. Southwest: Las Vegas; Bryce Canyon; Zion National Park; The Grand Canyon; Sedona, Arizona; Jerome, Arizona; and Cottonwood, Arizona.
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 141
