Latest Avalon Podcast Episodes
Sunshine Daydream: Veneta, 8/27/72, part 2
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST - August 25, 2022 07:00 - 2 hoursWe time travel to one of the Grateful Dead’s most legendary shows, the 1972 benefit that saved the Springfield Creamery, featuring eyewitness accounts of heads freaking freely in the scorching heat amid some of the most incandescent jams of the band’s career. Guests: David Lemieux, Joh...
First Tee Golf with Leslie Thomas Russell & Max Pastor
North Boros Beat - August 22, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday we talk to Leslie (Thomas) Russell and Max Pastor about First Tee Golf, a program that introduces kids to golf and helps them to develop skills with the sport and life in general. We also talk about the First Tee headquarters at the Bob O’Connor Golf Course in Schenley Park and it’s new f...
Sunshine Daydream: Veneta, 8/27/72, part 1
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST - August 18, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourThe Deadcast explores the backdrop for one the Grateful Dead’s most extraordinary shows, saving the Springfield Creamery at an off-the-grid potluck picnic amid Merry Pranksters, colorful commune dwellers, & innovative yogurt pioneers during the heady summer of 1972. GUESTS: Chuck Kesey...
Michael Amick, Principal of Bellevue Elementary
North Boros Beat - August 13, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday we talk with Michael Amick who is starting his second year as Principal of Bellevue Elementary. He tells us about the joys and challenges of leading a school, after the pandemic.
Return to Face-to-Face Diplomacy
BrotherBored's Diplomacy Dojo - August 06, 2022 18:36 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsYour Bored Brother and Chris (aka ottoploy) discuss the subtleties of face-to-face Diplomacy. 00:40 Face-to-Face vs Online Diplomacy 18:35 The skills of two-way communication 30:10 Time, Attention, and Health are resources 37:05 Hone your tactical mind with Gunboat Diplomacy 40:2...
A Dance For The World II with Tylar Melfi
North Boros Beat - July 12, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratingsWe talk with Tylar Melfi of the North Boros Salvation Army Worship and Service Center about about the event, A Dance With The World II, which will be held September 10. This event, which focuses on the.music and food of Native American people, was held last year at Avalon Park and was a succes...
"What Are Alliances Good For?" with Brandon Fogel (vWDC Masterclass)
BrotherBored's Diplomacy Dojo - June 26, 2022 03:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings02:03 Intro: “What are Alliances Good For?” 03:19 Is a good ally a good person who never thinks of stabbing? 06:20 Background knowledge: Unit Efficiency and Strategic Efficiency 09:39 A good ally treats you as a genuine partner and not merely as a means to an end 22:23 Your primary ...
History of Ben Avon and Emsworth Presbyterian Churches
North Boros Beat - June 03, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday is the last of our series of North Boros churches. We talk with Chris Skerlong of Community Presbyterian .church of Ben Avon and Mark Shannon of Emsworth UP Church about their congregations throughout the ages.
Europe '72: Epilogue
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST - June 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourOur Deadcast season finale explores how the Grateful Dead crafted 73 hours of tape into the sparkling triple-LP Europe ‘72, commissioned iconic cover art, spawned several new businesses, created a global impact, & eventually built a groundbreaking box set four decades later. Guests: Bo...
Emsworth Churches - Sacred Heart and St. James Lutheran
North Boros Beat - May 30, 2022 18:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday we cover two churches of Emsworth - Sacred Heart Roman Catholic and St. James Lutheran.
Europe '72: Lyceum Ballroom
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST - May 26, 2022 07:00 - 2 hoursThe Grateful Dead (& the Deadcast) finish the Europe ‘72 tour with 4 rapturous nights at London’s Lyceum Ballroom, where they record much of their new live album, including a most psychedelicized tour finale, plus deep dives into “Ramble On Rose,” “Morning Dew,” & other classics. Guest...
Europe ‘72: Lille, Luxembourg, Munich
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST - May 19, 2022 07:00 - 2 hoursThe Europe ’72 tour’s last week on the Continent includes a free show in Lille (where a Greenpeace co-founder has a far-out experience), a broadcast from the biggest pirate radio station in the world, a famous new sticker for Jerry Garcia’s Stratocaster, & adventures in the Alps. Guest...
Europe ‘72: The Netherlands
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST - May 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourThe Grateful Deadcast explores the Netherlands with band & crew, dives deep into “He’s Gone,” learns why Dutch Dead fans were headier than regular Dutch rock fans, glides through the longest ever “Dark Star,” & traces the Hippie Trail from its northwestern terminus in Amsterdam. Guests...
History of Ben Avon UMC with Jacob Witul
North Boros Beat - May 11, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratingsWe continue our history of North Boros’ churches by featuring the current use of the former Ben Avon United Methodist Church. We talk with the current owner. Email: [email protected] Facebook: North Boros Beat Podcast
Europe ‘72: Bickershaw Festival
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST - May 05, 2022 07:00 - 2 hoursThe biggest gig of the Grateful Dead’s Europe ‘72 tour, their largest ever overseas show, & one of our biggest Deadcasts yet, reconstructing the legendary Bickershaw Festival mudbath with enraptured audience members including an extended conversation with Elvis Costello. Guests: Elvis ...
Europe '72: France
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST - April 28, 2022 07:00 - 2 hoursEurope ‘72: France The Deadcast’s grand tour of Europe ‘72 hits the City of Light, goes museum-hopping with band & crew, digs deep into 2 classic shows at L’Olympia & the 5 songs recorded there for the live album, reconstructs how everybody got too high, & puts together the pieces of t...
Europe ‘72: West Germany
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST - April 21, 2022 07:00 - 2 hoursThe Grateful Dead truck into West Germany, film a session for the Beat-Club, get thrown out of their hotel, jam in a planetarium, meet Naked Frankfurt Dude & many American GIs, are pranked by their light crew, influence the course of German psychedelia, & play 3 legendary shows. Guests...
History of Avalon’s Churches
North Boros Beat - April 16, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday we dive into the history of Avalon Churches, both past and present. FB page - North Boros Beat Podcast Email - [email protected] Website - https://northborosbeat.buzzsprout.com/
Europe ‘72: Denmark
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST - April 14, 2022 07:00 - 2 hoursIn which the Grateful Dead make landfall on the Continent, do battle with Danish customs, play on the 1st live rock telecast in national history, perform in a university cafeteria, visit Hamlet’s castle, cross paths with a countercultural hero, wear clown masks, & get cool sweaters. Gu...
A Temporary Alliance
BrotherBored's Diplomacy Dojo - April 09, 2022 19:16 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOur players discuss the value of alliances that may not last to a draw. 00:20 The Italy-Turkey Alliance 09:00 When France can backstab an English ally Visit the BrotherBored blog Support Your Bored Brother on Patreon If you enjoy BrotherBored's Diplomacy Dojo, please subscribe and le...
Europe ‘72: Empire Pool & Newcastle City Hall
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST - April 07, 2022 07:00 - 2 hoursBoard the red-eye to London & storm England with the Dead as they open their Europe ‘72 tour, featuring family members, legendary jams, British Dead freaks, letters home from Pigpen, a trip to/at Stonehenge, Bozos, Bolos, & the birth of Hypnocracy. GUESTS: Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, S...
Europe ‘72: Prelude
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST - April 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourThe Deadcast begins our 10-part series on Europe ‘72, revisiting the Grateful Dead’s legendary triple-LP & epic tour, as the band prepares to blaze a new circuit across the Continent with more than 40 family members, custom recording gear, & the makings of a classic album. GUESTS: Donn...
History of Bellevue’s Churches
North Boros Beat - March 26, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday we take a look at the history of Bellevue’s churches, past and present. Other Boros will be covered in the next episode. Questions? Email [email protected] FB: North Boros Beat Podcast Bellevue Centennial Historical Booklet: http://www.bonafidebellevue.com/wp-content/uplo...
Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast Season 5 Trailer
GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST - March 24, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutesComing Soon: Europe ‘72 The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast is back on April 7th and we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of Europe ‘72 by going on the whole tour, featuring members of the band, crew, family, European heads, 11 Dark Stars, and 10 episodes of high adventure, every Thursday...
All About Vinegar Hollow with Joe Angelelli
North Boros Beat - March 09, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, we talk about a favorite spot between Ben Avon and Emsworth (actually in Kilbuck) called Vinegar Hollow. Avonworth Historical Society https://www.avonworth-history.org/ Hollow Oak Land Trust Brewhaha https://hollowoak.org/
Over the River and Back in History-Time Travel with Tim
North Boros Beat - February 23, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday we travel across the Ohio River to talk with Tim Killmeyer of Robinson Township. Tim is the creator of his own YouTube channel called “Time Travel with Tim” where he combines historical photos with current pictures and videos of the McKees Rocks area. We also talk about the building of t...
"Rallying the Board" with Chris Brand (vWDC Masterclass)
BrotherBored's Diplomacy Dojo - February 19, 2022 23:26 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings00:52 Rallying the Board 4:29 Sincerity and Veracity 24:01 Group discourse vs One-on-one convos 28:26 Handling the player threatening a solo 30:26 Obstacles to rallying the board 40:27 Rallying the board for reasons other than to stop a solo 47:56 Stopping a solo in order to solo ...
Community Theatre Players - The Great British Bump Off!
North Boros Beat - February 03, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday we learn about the history of the Community Theatre Players (CTP), based in Ben Avon, and their upcoming performance of a murder mystery party, The Great British Bump Off. Mace Porac, Vice President of CTP, “spills the tea” on this and past shows. Join us for a lively conversation. CT...
ICYMI - In Case You Missed It - Episode Review
North Boros Beat - January 04, 2022 20:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday, we review some of our favorite moments from the last two and a half years of the North Boros Beat. If you would like to listen to any of our past episodes, find them on Apple Podcasts or on our website https://northborosbeat.buzzsprout.com/ If you have an idea for the podcast, please c...
How to Betray England and Other Intrigues
BrotherBored's Diplomacy Dojo - December 31, 2021 01:57 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings01:00 Trojan horse alliance 04:24 Appreciate the strategic value of things 12:00 The England-Turkey Alliance 16:40 The Germany-Austria Alliance 24:00 Russia's alliances with northern powers Visit the BrotherBored blog Support Your Bored Brother on Patreon If you enjoy BrotherBored's D...