Jen and Brad talk about what they've been up to the last couple of weeks: Planning for a party. Getting stranded with a dead car, and Brad almost getting electrocuted by changing the car battery. Jen getting her breasts measured and a new bra size. What makes music erotic. Jen's spoiler-free review of Netflix's "The Sandman," and how important the comics were to her as a teenager. If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softserve...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 200
Paul Richmond is a spoken word artist and the owner/operator of HumAn Error Publishing. Paul has published more than six books, performs his work with the band Do it Now, and was named National Beat Poet Laureate (USA) for 2019-2020, and State of MA Beat Poet Laureate for 2017-2019. In addition to performing internationally, Paul publishes other writers, and runs a word festival and various events in Western Massachusetts. Connect with Paul and HumAn Error Publishing at: Human Error Publishing: ...
Aug 03, 2022•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 199
Jen and Brad talk about all the fun stuff they've been up to in the second half of July: Going to Boston's North End . Brad being pee-shy in an all-gender bathroom. Roger Waters This is Not a Drill Concert. Springfield Comic-Con . Trader Joe's Union Rally and meeting U.S. Representative Jim McGovern . Brad's new Is it Maynard? game. "Nope" spoiler-free movie review. Watching the January 6, 2021 hearings. Other fun stuff! If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 198
Jessi Cushenberry is the creator of Visionary Foods, a company focused on offering healthy foods and CBD products. Jessi has a degree in kinesiology, and a minor in nutrition. She’s been a personal trainer focusing on healthy eating habits and all-natural solutions. Learn more and connect with Jessi at: http://www.visionaryfoods.net Visionary Foods Facebook Jess's Facebook @jessi.cush333 on Instagram If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at h...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 197
Stomping Jen and Brad discuss: A trip to the White Mountains in NH. Puscifer and Roger Waters concerts. Jen's art show at 50 Arrow Gallery. Why does Jen hate fruit flavored ice cream? Thor: Love & Thunder movie. Elvis movie. Links to check out: Visit White Mountains, NH . Puscifer . Roger Waters . 50 Arrow Gallery on Facebook. Global Citizen's Ways to help Ukraine . 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...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 196
Bonni-Lynne Sandler, who is also known by her spiritual name, Saraswati, is a Holistic Healing Provider in South Hadley, MA, who treats "issues in the tissues,” such as trauma, grief, pain, and addiction by healing mind-body connections. Learn more and connect with Saraswati at: https://heartnsoulyoga.net Facebook: @heartnsoulyogatherapy YouTube: Saraswati at HeartnSoul Holistic If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://podcasts.apple....
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 195
On the show is Jen Turner, a collage artist whose work under the name, Visual Mashups, lives in the intersection between visual images and written words. Jen's current project, The Way Out is Through: A Reflection on the Time of COVID, on display at 50 Arrow Gallery in Easthampton, MA, has been described as, “one of those shows that truly gets in your head.” You can connect with Jen and her work at: Instagram: @visual_mashups Visual Mashups Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visualmashups Visual...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 194
Craig Della Penna is a nationally-recognized expert and consultant in the development of rail trails, which are old railroad lines converted to walking and biking trails. Craig work has been written about in the Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, and the United Airlines in-flight magazine, Hemisphere. In addition to his work with the Norwottuck Network on building out the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT), the longest rail trail in New England, Craig is a Western MA-based community leader, realtor,...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 193
Stomping Jen and Sawtooth discuss: Jen's bras. The January 6 Hearings and the Supreme Court. Jen walking in a runway fashion show and other weekend fun. Jen's art show at 50 Arrow Gallery. Our summer plans. Listeners in Ukraine. Links to check out: The Closet in Amherst, MA: https://www.thecloset.clothing 50 Arrow Gallery on Facebook. Global Citizen's Ways to help Ukraine . 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...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 192
Mikey Mosher is a Chicago-based artist whose work is based in collage, video, projection, sculpture, and installation. Heavily influenced by his background in religious studies, Mikey's work reflects on the religious and spiritual qualities of secular American life, capitalism, and media culture. Connect with Mikey at: https://www.mikeymosher.com/ Instagram: @mikey.mosher 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.c...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 191
Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss: Sawtooth almost killing the dog. Memorial Day 2022. Pride month & ways to celebrate. Top Gun: Maverick; Picard; and Better Call Saul. 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 T...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 190
Stephen Ruff is the entrepreneur behind Springfield, MA’s Hoop City Supply Co., a clothing company that is making classic, comfortable styles that express love and gratitude for the city of Springfield, MA. You can connect with Stephen Ruff and Hoop City Supply Co. at: Web: https://www.hoopcitysupplyco.com Instagram: hoopcitysupplyco Facebook: Hoop City Supply Co. 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! Subs...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 189
Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss: Jen winning re-election and what comes next! An asshole who shops at Whole Foods. What the world is going to be like in 25 years. Ozarks; We Crashed; and Picard. 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-serv...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 188
Dave Eyerman, a shamanic coach and acupuncturist, returns to the show to talk with us about natural spirituality. Dave describes the heart of his work as helping people discover the deepest layer of who they are, empowering them to live their most authentic and soulful life. Through this work, Dave addresses and nourishes all aspects of the person— physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. You can find Dave Eyerman at: Web: https://www.daveeyerman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaveEye...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 187
Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss: going to a May Day party and a fundraiser; town politics; our most common positive thoughts; what we're watching on T.V. and listening to for music. 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/id1...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 186
Johnny Miranda Alomar is an artist, business owner, community leader, and co-founder of La Diaspora, a space in Chicopee, MA, for cultural, social, and creative appreciation, and acceptance. We talked with Johnny about how he has been leading Chicopee’s art revolution; community; service to others; politics; love; and a whole lot more! You can connect with Johnny Miranda at: La Diaspora: https://www.shopladiaspora.com Instagram: @iamjoito Facebook: Johnny Miranda Alomar La Diaspora YouTube: John...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 185
Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss: Passover and Easter; town politics; our most common negative thoughts; and the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once. 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...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 184
Lenny Underwood is a Springfield, MA, entrepreneur and the founder of Upscale Socks and Underwood Photo. We talked with Lenny about starting businesses, inspiration, and being part of— and the importance of giving back to — the community. You can find and connect with Lenny at: https://www.upscalesocks.com/ https://www.underwoodphoto.net Instagram: @upscale_socks Facebook: @upscalesocks TikTok: @upscale_socks If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: —Check out our we...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 183
On this episode, Jen and Sawtooth discuss: Jen's re-election campaign. Shopping at Whole Foods and being judged by other shoppers. Jen (intentionally?) pouring grain and beans all over a clean floor. How to emerge from the pandemic and tips from the U.K.'s National Health Services for getting "back to normal." Yellowstone Season 4; Bridgerton; and Moon Night Designer clothes and leggings that show too much. If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our websi...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 182
On the show are Stacey and Bryan Rossano from Fetch Brew Co., a Belchertown, MA-based craft brewery that has been producing tasty brews since 2017 for the love of dogs and beer! You can find Fetch Brew Co. on the Web and Socials at: https://fetchbrewco.com Instagram: @fetchbrewco Facebook: @fetchbrewco 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 episode...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 181
We celebrate the arrival of Spring 2022! Some of the stuff we talk about on this episode: Jen running for public office again. Sawtooth deciding not running for state representative. Thoughts on the season we call "Spring." Broadway plays. Why doesn't Starbucks have a "Spring drink?" Springtime animal sex. A review of the movie, "Turning Red." The end of the podcast? 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! S...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 180
Laurie Herrick is the author of Choose Abundance, a book about how to build a culture of philanthropy, which will result in a resource-abundant organization. Laurie is also the founder and President of Rainmaker Consulting, experts in Fundraising Strategy, Leadership Development, and Strategic Planning. Since 2002, Laurie and Rainmaker have helped their clients raise over $250 million! You can find Laurie, Rainmaker, and Choose Abundance on the Web and Socials at: https://rainmkr.com https://rai...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 179
Sawtooth and Jen talk about Sawtooth turning 48, health issues with getting older, a spoiler-free review of The Batman, and 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 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!...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 178
Sharona Leshner from Sharona Color Art is an artist who loves to make and share colorful art, and help others unblock their creativity. You can find Sharona on the Web and Socials at: https://www.sharonacolor.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sharonacolor Instagram: @sharona_color Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sharona-Color-Art-989406154586500 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 o...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 177
On this super-fun episode, Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss: New Shure Sm7B microphones. Sawtooth's first live radio appearance on WHMP . Rewatching Seinfeld. Stomping Jen planning to go away for a few days. The cleanliness of dog and cat assholes. Is Subway good food? The Tool concert that Jen went to. Merkins (female pubic wigs). The proper pronunciation of "enchilada." Changing dog food. Yellowstone and Euphoria. If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us ou...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 176
Jordan Hall is a Western Massachusetts-based writer whose work focuses on nature and society's underbelly. You can find Jordan Hall on the Web and Socials at: www.jordanjhall.com https://vocal.media/authors/jordan-j-hall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.hall.98 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultivationism/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JordantheHall Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47921148&fan_landing=true If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help u...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 175
On this super-fun episode, Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss: the deep cold winter and coronavirus blues. going out to dinner and bowling. an ice skating a-hole. Jen looking forward to going to a Tool concert. Sawtooth's new satanic Baphomet statue. how to properly dispose of egg shells. a set of lost car keys. mosh pits and proper concert etiquette. 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! Subscr...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 174
On the show is Steven Opalenik from The Promethean Project, a non-profit wellness center whose mission is to create a one stop shop for peoples’ physical, mental, and holistic health needs and goals. You can find Steven and The Promethean Project on the Web and Socials at: The Web: https://theprometheanproject.org Facebook (@prometheancounseling) Break the Chains, Find Your Flame on Apple podcasts. If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at htt...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 173
Dennis Hackett from The Reminder newspaper interviews Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank about the Soft Serve Podcast for a feature article, Podcast encourages conversation and learning about Pioneer Valley. Super fun conversation full of many laughs! Check out the article in The Reminder here: https://www.thereminder.com/localnews/belchertown/podcast-encourages-conversation-and-learning-about/ If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://ww...
Jan 26, 2022•51 min•Ep. 172
On the show is Jen Wood from Speakman Sisters, a Worcester, MA-base company that produces natural hand-dyed yarns. We talked to Jen all about the fascinating world of hand-dyed yarns and starting her company, Speakman Sisters. You can find Speakman Sisters on the Web and Socials at: https://www.thespeakmansisters.com Facebook (@thespeakmansisters) Instagram (@thespeakmansisters) Pinterest (@thespeakmansisters) You can also donate to help Jen reach her crowd-funding goal of raising capital to go ...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 171
