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Listen to Nick Swartz tell stories about his life. From growin' up in the small VA mountain town of Clifton Forge to his entry into and career in the tattoo industry. All the rough upbringin', punk rock, family, country, skateboardin', good eatin', blues, ass-kickin', tattooed, hard to believe but addictin' to perceive bullshit that can be packed into each episode. His brother Josh helps out and the guests are the best of the best.
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From growing up poor, living in apartments on government assistance to running a multi-million dollar business and meeting with some of the most successful entrepreneurs, athletes, community leaders and world class performers in life I have broad perspective and appreciation on both extremes in life. Everyone has a story on how they ended up where they are in life. Exploring these stories is what FUEL is about. FUEL stands for Foundations, Under, Extraordinary Lives. I’m here to share the st ...
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Every week Mike and Chris discuss all the news in the comic book world, as well as rumors. Also the 2 guys talk to comic book creators from around the world about their projects. They talk to everyone from Marvel Editors to people trying to fund their first Kickstarter campaign.
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This is a weekly podcast focused on developer productivity and the teams and leaders dedicated to improving it. Topics include in-depth interviews with Platform and DevEx teams, as well as the latest research and approaches on measuring developer productivity. The EE podcast is hosted by Abi Noda, the founder and CEO of DX (getdx.com) and published researcher focused on developing measurement methods to help organizations improve developer experience and productivity.
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How do you live your life more deliberately? What can you do to bring more meaning and purpose into your life? What are some tools and tips that you can use to upgrade your your health, happiness, and well-being? If you're asking those questions, you're in the right place! Life on Purpose presents in-depth conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, seekers, and thought leaders from around the world. We discuss how each of them are being purposeful with various aspects as their lives- wheth ...
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I Quit Sugar are bringing you an 8 episode series where we interview some incredible people who have so much wisdom to share on different areas of health and wellbeing. It’s our hope these conversations inspire you to take control of your health and live your fullest live in the process.
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Thoughts on Record is the podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (OICBT) located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Each week we explore topics relevant to clinicians and mental health consumers from a cognitive behavioural perspective; however, if you’re generally interested in psychology, psychotherapy, evolutionary psychology, mental health, the brain, dynamics of human behaviour, creativity, wellness & performance then this podcast will certainly be of interest to you. ...
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In this week’s episode the guys talk about DC All-In trading cards, Enrest coming to comics, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Daniel Kalban. Daniel is the writer behind comics like Rook & Knight, Knightwrath, American Dreams, and is now looking to fund hislatest series The Crimson Casebook of Sherlock Holmes: The Phantom Masquerade o…
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It's the third podcast that Nick was able to record at this year's Pagoda City Tattoo Festival, and it's a killer one to wrap things up. Everyone's favorite fast-talker from Inksmith & Rogers is back. That's right, Angelo is here once again to match talkin' shit with Nick. This time, he's brought with him a great friend: Mr. Jimmy P from Full Heart…
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In this interview Chris is joined by Denton Tipton. For those that don’t know Denton is a former IDW Editor who is also the founder of Magma Comix. The two chat about Magma Comix, what they look for in comics to publish, and what they could be looking for in the future. Find Magma Comix at your local comic shop, or digitally, and look for them usin…
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In this week’s episode the guys talk about Kahhori getting her first comic at Marvel, Crossed becoming a movie, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Sean Wood to talk about his independent comic series the Fog Within. Sean has crowdfunded the first two issue successfully and stops by to talk about the campaign for the third issue, how he…
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In this week’s episode the guys talk about the latest Kraven the Hunter trailer, a new The Question comics series, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Mike Scrase to talk about his independent comic Zip. Currently Mike is preparing to launch the third issue of this unique superhero series. You can find Zip and Mike’s work using the link…
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Day two of the Pagoda City Tattoo Festival and Nick had the chance to sit down with legend Kris Magnotti. The stories start off wild and end crazy and it's an entertaining couple of hours throughout. You're not gonna want to miss some of the things Kris has gone through on his road to tattooing. Just a great episode of bullshit like we love to brin…
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In this week’s episode the guys talk about some of the news coming out of D23, Gabriel Ba hinting at more Umbrella Academy comics, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Travis Gibb, Brian Wolf, Pete Riessett, and Ed Davis to talk about the newest volume of the Cthulhu Invades series this time Cthulhu Invades Fairytales. Make sure to check…
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This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpeter, Imani Duhe', is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. You can also watch this interview on Youtube. About Imani: Imani Duhe’ is a versatile young musician from Atlanta, Georgia, known for her rich, soulful trumpet playing. Starting music at a young age, she’s been surrounded by differen…
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In this week’s episode the guys talk about No/One being optioned for a film, TMNT X Naruto and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Josh Nealis to talk about his comic series Turkey Sharks currently running on Kickstarter. Make sure to check out Turkey Sharks and all of Josh’s work using the links below! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/…
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It's that time of year again when we travel up to PA and attend the Pagoda City Tattoo Festival and hang out with all of the amazing artists. This year, Nick got three great podcasts and the first one coming to you is Marc Nava. Coming all the way from Port City Tattoo in California, this is a great episode detailing some amazing stories involving …
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In this week’s episode the guys talk about all the new coming out of San Diego Comic Con 2024, their thoughts of Deadpool & Wolverine, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Alex Sapountzis from Wayward Raven and Katherine Blakeney to talk about Katherine’s comic Napoleon Starship. This is Katherine’s first comic but has had a career as a …
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In this week’s episode of the podcast Chris goes solo and chats with two creators about their Kickstarter projects. First up is Dave Swartz to chat about his comic Confederate Monster. Dave has worked on many indie comics including Vampire Detective in Space, and has returned with his own project currently running on Kickstarter. And for the second…
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It's been a while, but Will Lollie is back on NLJBS while visiting the new and improved location of Alley Cat Tattoo in Harrisonburg. It's a great conversation with an amazing tattoo artist that you won't want to miss. The new shop is open and we should be back on track releasing these killer conversations for you. Will tattoos at King's Ave. in NY…
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This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring commercial trumpeter and vocalist, Ravi Best, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. You can also watch this interview on Youtube. About Ravi: Ravi Best is a New York City based jazz and commercial trumpet player who has performed domestically and internationally for two decades. Most recently, …
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This week the guys discuss the first trailer for Captain America: Brave New World, rumors from Bleeding Cool that DC has a new Absolute Universe, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Darick Robertson. For the two people that don’t known Darick has been an artist in the comics industry for decades and is the co-creator of Transmetropoliti…
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In this week's episode, Abi is joined by industry leaders Idan Gazit from GitHub, Anna Sulkina from Airbnb, and Alix Melchy from Jumio. Together, they discuss the impact of GenAI tools on developer productivity, exploring challenges in measurement and enhancement. They delve into AI's evolving role in engineering, from overcoming friction points to…
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This week the guys discuss Hellboy the Crooked Man trailer, Batman facing a Werewolf, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Chris Sahloff to talk about the latest issue of C.R.I.T. For those that don’t know CRIT is a comic series based on Chris’s homebrewed Dungeons and Dragons campaign where his friends are superheroes, and the fun adven…
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Assessing & treating adult ADHD can be both very challenging as well as highly rewarding for client and clinician alike. Psychologist & author, Dr. Russell Ramsay joins us for an in-depth discussion of the assessment and treatment of adult ADHD building on themes in his new workbook, The Adult ADHD and Anxiety …
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This week the guys discuss the trailer for Batman the Caped Crusader, Skybounds Energon Universe G.I. Joe series, and more! We are also joined by Zeo Niu this week. Zeo is the writer/creator behind the new comic Monkey currently on Kickstarter. Monkey is a re-imagining of the classic Journey to the West story with a Tank Girl, post apocalyptic, Ame…
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This week the guys discuss the death of Deadpool, the end of the Star Wars comic line, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Richard Fairgray. Richard is a prolific comic artist and creator who has worked on more comics than we could mention. For this conversation he stops by to promote Haunted Hill Vol. 3 & Frog Alley, which will be goin…
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It's the final episode in the ol' 990 Reservoir location of the No Lies Just Bullshit makeshift studio at Alley Cat Tattoo's 23 year long location, and the crew from Burnside Tattoo in Hagerstown, MD made the trip down south to see the shop in its current iteration one last time. Join Glessner, longtime friend of the show and former guest and get t…
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Many clinicians experience a sense of helplessness around effectively managing calls from loved ones of an individual living with a mental illness who is not willing to engage in treatment. There is frequently an impression that little can be done until the affected individual wants to change. Dr. Alec Pollard …
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In this special interview Chris is joined by Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz. Trevor is the writer behind comics like Minutes to Midnight, Area 51: the Helix Project, and now Rise: A Superhero Drama. Throughout Trevor’s Kickstarter journey he has created comics that explore complex ideas, and themes while teaming up with talented artists to bring these…
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This week the guys discuss DC Black Label’s new Plastic Man series, a new slate of Mad Cave Studios titles and more! Also this week the guys welcome back Travis Gibb. Travis has been making comics on the Kickstarter platform for a long time and is currently promoting the latest issue of Granite State Punk. He also discusses his series the Federalis…
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In this week's episode, Abi welcomes Jared Wolinsky, Vice President of Platform Engineering at SiriusXM, to delve into the inner workings of platform engineering at SiriusXM. Jared sheds light on their innovative approach to prioritizing projects, emphasizing alignment with overarching business goals. They explore how these strategies boost develop…
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This week the guys discuss a crossover featuring the TMNT and Masters of the Universe, a new Avengers team, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by P.J. Curling to talk about his comic currently on Kickstarter Taking Out the Dead. You can find P.J. and his comic using the links below. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/teamninjashark/taki…
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It's been a while, but Civ is back on the show, calling in to talk with Nick about his upcoming New York Tattoo Convention. It's not the longest episode, but it's a great discussion about all kinds of things and what you can expect with the convention coming up. Always a great time hearing from Civ. Enjoy.…
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Dialectical behavior therapy or DBT is a wonderful suite of tools that help people to be more effective with respect to managing their emotions and becoming more interpersonally effective. These are challenges that often loom especially large for those who are highly sensitive. Emma Lauer, LCSW joins us for a d…
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Many of you have probably heard of the gut microbiome, but do you know about the vaginal microbiome? Our guest today is here is unveil the truth behind this mystery of this microbiome. Danni Bichler, a Clinical Naturopath and Pain Reprocessing Therapy practitioner, is passionate about personalised healthcare that provides real, long-lasting results…
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This week the guys discuss Archie’s big decision, DSTLRY’s next wave of comics, and more! Also the guys are joined by Matthew Schofield. Matt has worked in animation for most of his professional career on projects like Prince of Egypt, Iron Giant, and the Simpsons. He is currently trying to Kickstart his first comic Steamroller Man and stops by to …
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In this episode, Michelle Swartz, Vice president of Developer Enablement American Express, shares insights on improving developer experience. She discusses the creation of an onboarding bootcamp and the development of the AmEx Way Library for better knowledge management. Michelle explains how AmEx balances standardization and flexibility with the c…
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Often overshadowed by the more well-known endometriosis, adenomyosis is a condition that brings a double dose of trouble to its sufferers. They face not only the usual dismissal and underestimation of their pain but also a higher rate of misdiagnosis. Given the lack of awareness and education around it, you might think adenomyosis is rare. However,…
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This week the guys discuss Hickman & Capullo teaming up for a Wolverine series, Marvel’s 85th anniversary special, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Michael Avon Oeming & Taki Soma to talk about their new series Galaxy of Madness over at Mad Cave Studios! You can find Galaxy of Madness using the links below! https://madcavestudios.com…
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You've heard him on here before with Jill Bonny multiple times. Well, now Chris Wielk gets his own episode to sit down with Nick and talk for over two hours about some excellent thoughts about tattooing and much more. But mostly tattoos! Andrew is around for the first portion, and then Jake comes in about halfway. It's a great conversation and the …
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! In addition to being a topic that appears frequently in the realm of pop psychology, emotional intelligence is a subject of serious, rigorous academic inquiry. Clinical psychologist & author, Dr. Stephanie Catella joins for us for a discussion of core-themes in her new book The Emotional Intelligence Skills Wor…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the life of comedian Ben Russell, exploring his candid journey with mental health, alcohol addiction, and ADHD. Ben opens up about his struggles, sharing how he has woven his personal experiences into his comedy shows to challenge societal stigma and break down taboos. Through humour and raw honesty, Ben provides …
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This week the guys discuss the return of DC’s Super-Pets, even more X-Men titles announced, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by Kyle Starks to talk about his involvement in the Super-Pets anthology, a new collected edition of Rock Candy Mountain, his new OGN Karate Prom, and so much more! Make sure to check out his work, and grab your c…
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This week’s episode is a recording from a recent event hosted by Abi Noda (CEO of DX) and Laura Tacho (CTO at DX). The episode begins with an overview of the DORA, SPACE, and DevEx frameworks, including where they overlap and common misconceptions about each. Laura and Abi discuss the advantages and drawbacks of each framework, then discuss how to …
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Today's episode of the Other Side of the Bell is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. Check out all the information for what the shop is bringing to the International Trumpet Guild conference in Anaheim for 2024. This episode's special guest is Brian Swartz. Trumpeter Brian Swartz is a diverse musician with a wide range of influences. He has appeare…
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Today, we're bringing you an incredible story that will leave you speechless. Throughout her pregnancy, Caitlin experienced puzzling symptoms, only to be brushed off by medical professionals. Despite this, she welcomed her beautiful baby into the world. However, the symptoms persisted, and after a trip to Hawaii, they became increasingly alarming. …
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This week the guys discuss DC Comics releasing the 1982 style guide to consumers, casting at both DC Films and Marvel Studios, and more! Also this week the guys bring back Jonathan Hedrick to talk about his later comic Brackish with Metal Ninja Studios currently running on Kickstarter. You can find Brackish and all of Hedrick’s comics using the lin…
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You know him from Shop Talk, Alley Cat Tattoo and all of his appearances on this show. Give it up to our guy - Mr. Chris Porter. He has now been tattooing for over twenty years. Porter sits down with Nick to discuss several of those years and a lot of things that went down in between, and a whole lot that's still happening. It's a great one celebra…
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Bipolar disorder is often thought of as a mental disorder that is treated exclusively with medication when in fact there are a number of evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques that can be used to complement traditional pharmacotherapy. Dr. Holly Swartz joins us for a discussion of the core themes in her ne…
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Today I am joined by Community Ambassador for National Breast Cancer Foundation, Colette Chase. Colette was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of triple negative breast cancer. Her story begins when on holiday the previous month, she felt a small lump, and her worst fears were confirmed on her return home. Being a mother of two girls, an avi…
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This week the guys discuss the Boys Season 4 trailer, Marvel’s new Infinity Watch event, and more! Also this week the guys are joined by John Hervey to discuss his series Black Tiger: Hidden Dragon. You can find the entire Black Dragon series on both Kickstarter and IndieGoGo on demand using the links below. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bla…
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In this week's episode, we welcome Derek DeBellis, lead researcher on Google's DORA team, for a deep dive into the science and methodology behind DORA's research. We explore Derek's background, his role at Google, and how DORA intersects with other research disciplines. Derek takes us through DORA's research process step by step, from defining outc…
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Thanks to everyone who called in so that we could have a Hotline this week. This is a really great way to spark conversations, speak your opinions, and record some of the small stories that happen so they are not forgotten. Everybody loves to bullshit and we all love to listen. Nick expands upon each of the segments with his own thoughts that you h…
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