Open Door Rapport

Wilderness and Elbow Room (Guests Richard and Whitney) 6/24/12

admin — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:00:02 +0000

Jim and Tom sit down with a returning guest (Richard) and a first-timer (Whitney) to discuss the wilderness. What can we learn from the Great Wide Open? Is Yellowstone Park a preserve or a performance? Does a cost/benefit analysis favor strip malls over wooded areas? We flirt with answers.

Jerry Gaff and Tom Hitt at the P.I.G. 12/12/12

admin — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:11:53 +0000

Jim sits down with Jerry Gaff and Tom Hitt at the Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse for some conversation on music, documentaries, social media, and play some songs against the sounds of cappuccino and espresso makers. Gaff leads at the beginning, followed by Hitt about midway into the recording after discussing live performances and “off the [...]

Paper Campfire 12/17/12

admin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:42:37 +0000

Not quite, That’s what I believe, but the sentiment is the same when it comes to discussion on zombies, social media, and Paper Campfire magazine. Check out the details on http://PaperCampfire.com

Pieces of Paper (summer 2012 podcast)

admin — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 06:41:22 +0000

Jim talks on the book tour, reads an excerpt of Wild Harmony and discusses with Kevin and Nate a series of systems thinking that could further define Wild Harmony. Where can podcasts and conversations take us in these coming years when ideas are many and actionable plans are few? Reminder: Sunday, December 16th at Presque [...]

TWIB Reverberation of Jerry Gaff and Wild Harmony

admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:00:55 +0000

Live Podcast with Jerry Gaff at Presque Isle Gallery Coffee House in Erie, PA on Sunday, December 16th at 1:00PM – 3:00PM along with Wild Harmony talk and signing. Come for presentation on self-publishing and join in on the idea for the next book. Jim and Tom sat down Erie musician Gaff and his colleague [...]

Terry Bisson & Peter Coyote 4/3/12

admin — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:05:20 +0000

“Conversation as action (the raw words)” Jim and Tom sit down with Terry Bisson and Peter Coyote for a long conversation. After briefly explaining the goal of the podcast, Peter discusses his trip to Syria, Lebanon and Cuba. The talk goes in many directions. Terry and Peter discuss the progression of political change in the twentieth century [...]

Preluding the Return

admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:04:38 +0000

Jim sits down with Jeff the biologist to discuss some travel along with communicating science after dissecting streaking as a general experience along with other uncomfortable situations. Also covered: anecdotes from South Africa, optioning the podcast into a major motion picture, and the fallacy of bear management in Yellowstone. Link to Will Smith talk referenced in [...]

On the road bonus podcast #1

admin — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 21:08:34 +0000

A writer used to write and be picked up by those people who knew how to get books to people who enjoy to read. Now, everyone’s a writer, everyone’s a critic. The world learns news through 160 character messages and pixilated photos that circulate through the internet. Great events still unfold day in and day [...]

Hulk Smash with JoEllen 7/16/12

admin — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 04:00:43 +0000

The boys enjoy a visit to Presque Isle beach with JoEllen Marsh, returning guest from the documentary film “Donor Unknown,” to talk masculinity and gender stereotypes. We’re surrounded by them from cradle to grave—we debate the best ways to deal with them.

Uncertain plans with Rahul 7/09/12

admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 04:00:51 +0000

Jim and Tom sit down with Rahul to discuss uncertainty. From the streets of India to Erie, PA, Rahul tells of those who have made it, those who tried and failed, and those who just do not know where they are or where they are going.