Joplin ToadCast
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoplin ToadCast is an extension of The Joplin Toad, an intergalactic, arts-based, online magazine celebrating the city of Joplin, MO. Joplin humor, journalism, art, history and more!
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Episodes
Episode 9 | Healing Through Art
August 12, 2021 21:16 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBThanks for listening to today’s episode! If you want to reach out to make a comment or ask a question of the toad or our guests about today’s topic, you can send those thoughts to [email protected]. You can find Lori at lorimarble.com or @lorimarble on instagram. This episode is also made to accompany a featured article in our printed Joplin Toad magazine, issue 3. And, of course, you can follow the toad online at joplintoad.com, or @joplintoad on the social media of your choic...
Episode 8 | Experiencing Synesthesia
June 23, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThanks for listening! If you want to reach out to make a comment or ask a question of the toad or of our guests about today’s topic, you can send those thoughts to [email protected]. We’ll reach out to our participants from today and provide their answers to your questions through social media. We’d love to see a conversation form from curious people or others who have the condition and want to share their own experiences! This podcast has been brought to you by the Joplin Toa...
Episode 7 | The Toad Listens: Pain and Perspective | Part Two
September 09, 2020 15:56 - 1 hour - 132 MBJaron Scott and Matthew McBirth use grace, humor, experience and wisdom to help us better understand what the BLM movement is, and what it isn’t. They walk through a series of common debate questions, covering topics like police brutality, the ethics of rioting, media bias, what systemic racism actually means, and the important difference between racism and indifference. This conversation aims to skip the ‘political’ element of the debate and get to the true heart of it- helping ...
Episode 6 | The Toad Listens: Pain and Perspective | Part One
September 09, 2020 15:29 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBOver the next two episodes, Jaron Scott and Matthew McBirth use grace, humor, experience and wisdom to help us better understand what the BLM movement is, and what it isn’t. They’ll walk through a series of common debate questions, covering topics like police brutality, the ethics of rioting, media bias, what systemic racism actually means, and the important difference between racism and indifference. This conversation aims to skip the ‘political’ element of the debate and get to ...
Episode 5 | Writers of Joplin: Interview with F.C. Shultz
May 14, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBThis episode’s guest is Mr. F.C. Shultz, a local writer and authors’ coach with several published works and a brand new guide for writers. Our host Mark Neuenschwander talks with F.C. about his adventures in becoming an author, with plenty of gold advice here for writers and all creatives about how to set realistic goals, establish great routines for your creativity, and make entry into the world of self publishing and other larger scale projects. If you’d like to check out Mr Sh...
Episode 4 | Rural Artists Meet Joplin: Artist Interview with John and Cody Martin
December 12, 2019 23:10 - 1 hour - 99 MBWe sure hope you enjoyed this episode of the Joplin Toadcast, which accompanies our Joplin Toad fourth issue release! If you’d like to see John and Cody's work, you can follow them on Instagram @littlehousejournals, or you can follow these links: https://www.littlehousejournals.com/ Nugget - Zavier Alexander Music was provided by Infauna, a past project of Joplin resident Jacob Jones. He currently plays guitar for Soheil Al Fard, a progressive death metal band based out of Pittsbu...
The Haunted Toad | Ghost in the Library
October 29, 2019 19:05 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBThe names have been left out to protect the privacy of the Joplinites who graciously shared their experiences for the curious listener. Learn more about Murphysburg and get ready for the next episode of the Haunted Toad by checking out www.murphysburg.org and take a walking tour through the neighborhood to see some of the historic homes in the area you might hear about next.
McFargle and His Joplin Missouri Hot Dog Empire
October 03, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBWe learn the tale of how Thaddeus ended up in the Joplin area the year before it became a city, resourcefully developed a concessions empire, and thwarted the efforts of a rival suitor- the devious croquet tutor Regibald Smith. History was thoroughly researched for the accuracy of this historical re-enactment.... but liberties might have been taken for the greater goal of comedy.
The Haunted Toad | Peace Cemetery
September 09, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBThis experience is best heard with earphones or stereo speakers as spooky sounds emphasize the story and you won't want to miss them by listening over a small speaker. Follow along with the transcript and peer over old photos included to get the most out of what the Haunted Toad has to offer. Episode produced by Aubrey Prunty _____________________________________________ More information about the testimonies from individuals who do not wish to remain anonymous can be found in t...
BONUS EPISODE | Luke Sheafer and the PT Cruiser
September 09, 2019 03:41 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBWe sure hope you enjoyed this episode of the Joplin Toadcast which accompanies our Joplin Toad 3rd issue release. If you’d like to know more about Luke’s real job, listen to the music on this episode. Pretty good, eh? That’s Luke, lead singer of Me Like Bees, who provided the music for this podcast. You can find them on Spotify or at melikebees.com. Intro and Outro by Jarrell Jackson and interview conducted by Mark Neuenschwander. Mixing by sound engineer Jeremiah Jones. You can...
Episode 3 | Art Meets Joplin: Artist Interview with Jorge Leyva
September 08, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBThanks for listening! If you want to see Jorge’s work, you can visit jorgeleyvastudio.com, and you can see portraits of Jorge and samples of his portfolio at joplintoad.com, issue 3. We also encourage you to tune in to our other interviews by following the Joplin Toadcast on your favorite podcasting platform. This podcast is brought to you by the Joplin Toad, an online culture and humor magazine that loves the city of Joplin, Missouri. This episode was introduced by me, Jarre...
BONUS EPISODE | Luke Sheafer Goes Toe to Toe with HBO
June 30, 2019 22:55 - 1 hour - 109 MBWhere many individuals are filled with dread, Luke is inspired and invigorated by the challenge of resolving injustices as he levels up in the game of customer resolution. We will hear Luke tell his hilarious tales of customer service battles, and also take on new ones during the interview. Listen to Luke go toe to toe with HBO under the assumed identity of an actual female customer. _____________________ We sure hope you enjoyed this episode of the Joplin Toadcast which accomp...
Episode 2 | Art Meets Culture: Artist Interview with Taylor Kubicek
June 30, 2019 22:42 - 1 hour - 90 MBWe sure hope you enjoyed this episode of the Joplin Toadcast, which accompanies our Joplin Toad second issue release! If you’d like to see more of Taylor’s work, you can look at the accompanying photo gallery on thejoplintoad.com. Music was provided by Me Like Bees, who can be found on Spotify or at melikebees.com. Intro and Outro by Jarrell Jackson and interview conducted by Mark Neuenschwander. Sound Engineer is Jeremiah Jones. And, of course, you can follow Taylor on instagr...
Episode 1 | Art Meets Community: Artist Interview with Eric Haun
March 29, 2019 18:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBMany folks know Eric’s brother Jeremy, renowned comic book artist who is also a Joplin resident, but not everyone knows Eric. We’re about to change that by letting you listen in here. Find out what got Eric started, why he does what he does, how he got over 5,000 bottle caps from local business owners, and how it ties into the bigger picture of contributing to local culture. The first few minutes of this interview were, for the sake of ambience, recorded in the alley where some of...