Put Me In Coach | ETM-Laurie Hardie Show 85

On the menu today: Life not turning out the way you planned it.  Edward T talks with Laurie Hardie - good friend, former co-worker and Coach Laurie herself.

Hilary is on assignment, so Edward T calls in friend and former co-worker, Laurie Hardie.  Laurie is a radio broadcaster, a life coach (Coach Laurie), and author of the book "Did Not See That Coming".

Laurie shares her very personal and painful story of her book, which was her then-husband's coming out of the closet, and her journey afterward.

Laurie then starts turning the tables around on Edward T and gets him to open up about his feelings of leaving Chicago and living in Colorado, and then very smartly gets him to see that he can be furiously angry and grateful at the same time, something previously believed to be inconceivable.

Will Edward T be able to get a new perspective from this furious gratitude? Or just keep thinking the same way and doing the same old thing? Find out!

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Coach Laurie website:

http://www.coachlaurie.com/ 

Coach Laurie Facebook page:

 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coach-Laurie/160403294059665

"Did Not See That Coming" website:

http://www.didnotseethatcoming.com

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©2013 Edward T Martin

Time: 63:33

The First Video Podcast!

EDWARD T AND HILARY'S FIRST VIDEO PODCAST!

Edward T and HIlary visit the Seattle Motorcycle Show and give you their thoughts and opinions on motorcycles and everything else under the moon, stars and the sun. What else would you expect?

Or you can go straight to YouTube and watch it there:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFHe6qcITJU

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Season's Greetings!

EDWARD T AND HILARY'S 2012 HOLIDAY MESSAGE

Edward T and HIlary offer up some quick Season's Greetings. Enjoy!

All Over the Map | ETM-Hilary Kemp 84

Hilary and Edward T have not recorded in almost 6 months - WTH, man?  So they decide it's catch-up time, and they wind up all over the map.

Edward T and Hilary want to talk about guilty pleasures, but then realize that they haven't even recorded for six months - what the hell, man?!  So they decide to catch you, the listener, up to date on what's been going on, and they wind up all over the map.  They start with their adventures with work and staying employed, and ETM goes off on a culture rant about moving back to his 'beloved' Denver, Colorado.  

Hilary tells ETM about a song called "Welcome to Earth, Third Rock from the Sun".  ETM's head just about explodes when he finds out that Hilary is recommending a country song, which causes Edward T to go on a rant about Lady Gaga.  Say what?

But then ETM spins on a dime, details his anti-sexual conquests and announces he has had it with his own viewpoints of the world, and has decided to give himself to being what he thinks is bad, rather than what he thought was good. What does he mean by that?

ETM then gives you a Media Minute, recommending the streaming-media service, Spotify.  He recommends it for one reason: Comedy.  He then gives you some choice comedy clips from such great comedians as Greg Giraldo, Patton Oswalt, The Sklar Brothers, Louis C.K. and Bill Burr.

Finally, just before signing off, Edward T informs Hilary that he will kill himself during the next recording.  He says he's kidding, but kind of not.  He then details one of his favorite films, Sidney Lumet's "Network", in which Academy Award winner Peter Finch gives a speech in which he will commit suicide live on the air, because being a broadcaster was his life, and he has been retired by the network.

Edward T is obviously not serious (after all, how is he writing this in third person right now?), but he details his desperation and discouragement through the art form of film. Hilary is just flat-out freaked-out. 

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Greg Giraldo Documentary, "Give It Up For Greg Giraldo", Part I:

Greg Giraldo Documentary, "Give It Up For Greg Giraldo", Part II:

Greg Giraldo Documentary, "Give It Up For Greg Giraldo", Part III:

Sidney Lumet's "Network" - Howard Beale (Peter Finch) is mad as hell and he is not going to take it anymore!:

Sidney Lumet's "Network" - Howard Beale (Peter Finch) decides to commit suicide on live television:

Time: 76:49

It Was The Best of Times, But Mostly The Worst of Times | ETM-Hilary Kemp 83

Hilary takes over as host for the first time and asks Edward T about his childhood.  ETM talks about what he calls "The Incident", the thing he feels ruined both his childhood and in his view, the rest of his adult life.

*PLEASE NOTE*: This show contains some of the most disturbing information the two have discussed on this program. Please be sure you are aware of your surroundings.  This episode is not safe for work (NSFW) nor is safe for children to hear.

Hilary takes over as host for the first time, because she wants to ask some question of Edward T.  Specifically, she wants to know where this guy came from.  We already know he's from Detroit, but what about his childhood? What was it like?

ETM and Hilary then discuss childhood in general, and it turns out they can agree on one thing: the both think childhood sucks.  Hilary for reasons you will find out, and Edward T for what he calls "The Incident", something that ruined his childhood, and from his point of view, destroyed any chance of a normal adulthood as well.

Listen to it and find out for yourself. 

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Time: 69:09

Shift Happens | ETM-Paula Robbins 82

Edward T ventures into new territory as his mind gets some new doors opened, courtesy of Paula Robbins, hypnotherapist.

The long hot summer is almost over, and Edward T & Hilary are closer to doing a new show.  But first, ETM has some serious questions he wants answered about why he wound up in Colorado.  So he ventures south of Denver to Centennial, CO, and visits the office of Paula Robbins, CCHt - she is a professional transpersonal hypnotherapist, career counselor and small business growth advisor.

ETM lets his brain venture in all directions as Paula introduces some new concepts that he has never heard of - like healing at a cellular level, and thus making major shifts happen in life.  Say what?  It's a fact.  

Paula and ETM also discuss his favorite subject - doing what you love for a living.  Paula is a stellar example of this, as she shares her story and then lays down some intense grooves for ETM - but is he willing to pick them up? Find out.


Paula's website, Sunrise Hypnotherapy of Denver (where "Shift Happens"):
http://www.sunrisehypnotherapy.com/

Sunrise Hypnotherapy's Facebook Page (Go ahead and 'Like' it, you'll be glad you did!):
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sunrise-Hypnotherapy/104030414878

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Time: 61:40

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Sleepless in Seattle | ETM-Hilary Kemp 81

Edward T has an idea - that the less you have to sleep, the more successful you will be, simply because you can get more done. Hilary, of course, does not quite agree. 

Hilary refutes Edward T's latest idea: that people who have to sleep less are more successful, because they can get more done. Also, ETM finally gives in and not only listens to "This American Life", he even recommends it in the latest Media Minute.  How does Hilary react to this news?

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Time: 56:29

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Separation of Church and Sex | ETM-Hilary Kemp 80 - Part II

Part II of Hilary and Edward T's argument about sexual behavior. Who wins? Find out!

The argument continues as an iTunes ONLY exclusive!


Hilary and Edward T's argument about sexual behavior continues! Hilary says monogamy and sex do not have to mix, in fact it's better they don't. ETM calls B.S.!!


It's a rollicking donnybrook in the old-school manner. Ironically, after all the bickering about sex, they get back to love. Can you believe it? How does this happen? Find out!

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Time: 28:15

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Separation of Church and Sex | ETM-Hilary Kemp 80

Hilary asks Edward T what his definition of love is.  Quickly, the show goes from a talk about love to an argument about sexual behavior. What else would you expect from these two?

Hilary wants to know Edward T's definition of love. After a painful recounting of a recent bid for love, ETM gives his definition. Hilary doesn't give hers, but instead points out that not only are sex and love not the same thing, but that the twain rarely ever cross, nor should they. And that's when the argument begins.

In the middle of all that, ETM goes on another "this city sucks' rant. But unbelievably, this time it's not about Seattle! Edward T rips into none other than Denver this time, pointing out how he feels his former hometown has been over-run by fundamentalist Christians attempting to convert anyone in their sight-line, and he's fed up with it.

Also: an awesome deconstruction of a song by Philadelphia band War on Drugs, "Brothers".  Edward T hears a combination of several disparate elements, from Roxy Music, Gin Blossoms, Phil Spector's 'Wall of Sound' and even Bob Dylan, all rolled into one.  His mind is blown, and he hopes yours will be too, on this show's edition of the ever-comprehensive Media Minute. 


Philadelphia band War On Drugs new song "Brothers":

Aaaahhhhhhh!!!! Lazarus falls off a cliff!! 

From the Star Trek episode "The Alternative Factor":

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Time: 53:00

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Spirits in the Material World | ETM-Hilary Kemp 79

ETM and Hilary discuss the current shape of their lives, do some catching up, and talk about religion and spirituality.

ETM and Hilary discuss the current shape of their lives, do some catching up, and talk about religion and spirituality, which leads ETM to wonder if he is as spiritual as he thinks he is, or if he's just as shallow and materialistic as he never thought he was.

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Time: 58:56

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Yap, Yap, YAPS | ETM-Anne Ingalls Gillespie Show 78

ETM welcomes dear friend, creator and president of YAPS© (Youth and Pet Survivors), Anne Ingalls Gillespie, to the show. YAPS© is a pen pal program that matches pediatric cancer patients with dogs and cats who have survived cancer or other serious medical conditions. 

ETM welcomes dear friend, creator and president of YAPS© (Youth and Pet Survivors), Anne Ingalls Gillespie, to the show. YAPS© is a pen pal program that matches pediatric cancer patients with dogs and cats who have survived cancer or other serious medical conditions. 

After finding out a little about Anne and having fun talking about Star Trek, Edward T wants to know: does a program like this really help with the health of human (as well as a pet) or is this just some new-agey, namby-pamby way of avoiding the issue of cancer?  You may be surprised with the answer.

Then, Edward T presents a Media Minute, featuring the "Up Series" and "49 Up" a series of films that Edward T feels shows the best of humanity, just as the YAPS program does.  And it also backs up ETM's belief that many of us, if not most of us, know exactly what we want to do by the time a child is seven years old.

Youth and Pet Surviors (YAPS©) website: 

http://www.youthandpetsurvivors.org

YAPS splash page

"49 Up" and the "Up Series" from the Media Minute:

49 Up: http://www.amazon.com/49-Up-Bruce-Balden/dp/B000HRMATA/ref=pd_bxgy_mov_img_b

Entire Up Series: http://www.amazon.com/Up-Seven-Plus-21-28/dp/B0002S64SC/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1329964865&sr=1-2

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Time: 54:23

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High on Stress! | ETM-Hilary Kemp 77

Getting rid of all stress is just a myth, and some of it may be good for you, according to Hilary. Say what? Isn't stress, all stress supposed to be bad for you? Find out!

Getting rid of all stress is just a myth, and some of it may be good for you, according to Hilary. Say what?

First, Edward T kicks it off by playing a message from their phone line (660-386-0077), a call from a less than enthused listener who has less than stellar things to say about guest Annie Savoy from show #74.  

ETM then tells Hilary about the passing of .Dr. Robert Adler, a pioneer in field of stress research.  Edward T relates that he is stressed out over his current situation, but Hilary says that the myth that all stress must go away, and that stress is not all bad. Say what?

Hilary presents a Science Minute, telling Edward T about suicide at a micro level. Huh? True story.  And then Edward T lays on Hilary the show "Portlandia" on the Media Minute, as well as the intro them to the show, a song by Washed Out called "Feel It All Around"..

Dr. Robert Adler's Obituary: 

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/26/science/robert-ader-who-linked-stress-and-illness-dies-at-79.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=stress%20-military%20-bank&st=cse

Book referenced by Hilary:

Joyful Wisdom by Mingyur Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhist master

http://www.amazon.com/Joyful-Wisdom-Embracing-Finding-Freedom/dp/0307407799

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Time: 55:24

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Mama Take My Microbes Away | ETM-Hilary Kemp 76

Hilary and Edward T are reunited, and it feels so good. ETM tells Hilary about his latest adventures with his health and Hilary tells ETM about her specialty - Microbiology - in a way even HE can understand.

Hilary is back - reunited, and it feels so good!

Edward T kicks it off by playing a message from their phone line (660-386-0077), a call from super-fan Hayden.  They then address some emails that came in to edwardtmartin@gmail.com (where you can let them know what you think of the show).

ETM then tells Hilary about his health, including the failure on his part to become Orson Welles, and another big surprise as well.  They also continue their love affair for the old Star Trek television show, and Edward reveals his inner nerd.

They finally get to the meat of the show, where Hilary presents an extended Science Minute, telling Edward T about her specialty, microbiology, telling him there's good bacteria and bad bacteria - most of it good! Say what? Check it out and see what she has to say.

Picture from the driveway of Edward T's 

Dad's house in Fort Collins

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Time: 59:11

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Partly Cloudy with a Chance of The Terminator | ETM-J.P. Giuliotti Show 75

The Dynamic Duo is back. Hilary's on assignment, and J.P. Giuliotti steps in to talk about film (specifically, The Terminator being an intelligent "Tech Noir") and fear in broadcasting.

Hilary is on assignment and J.P. Giuliotti steps in to man the helm.

Edward T and J.P. start the show by discussing the merits of The Terminator vs Terminator 2: Judgement Day.  Edward T thinks that "T2" is a better film, but J.P. says no way, and gives a highly intelligent dissertation as to why he believes this.

The guys then discuss fear and broadcasting, dissecting the myth that broadcasting exists solely for the purpose of delivering news and entertainment.  Both guys think it goes further than this, and that the broadcast and cable networks use fear to drive viewers to their networks.  And they give solid examples to back up their theories.

Arnold Schwarzenegger as "The Terminator"

DVD cover from "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" (aka T2)

Barry Glassner's Book "The Culture of Fear: Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things",

cited by Edward T: 

http://www.amazon.com/Culture-Fear-Americans-Minorities-Microbes/dp/0465003362/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

Telecommunications Act of 1996, cited by Edward T as a large part of the problem in broadcasting today:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_Act_of_1996

Neil Postman's Book 

"Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business", cited by J.P.:

 http://www.amazon.com/Amusing-Ourselves-Death-Discourse-Business/dp/014303653X

Peter Finch in Sidney Lumet's classic film "Network", 

in which Finch won a posthumous Academy Award:

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Time: 57:40

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Her Name is Annie and She's a Recovering Sex Addict | ETM-Annie Savoy 74

Edward T and Hilary took Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous' 40 question test, and they don't seem to be sex and love addicts.   But now ETM is fascinated.  How can this program help someone with the shame of sexual abuse?.  Annie Savoy (not her real name) answers his questions.

Edward T and Hilary took the Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous "40 Questions for Self-Diagnosis" right here on the show and they found out that they (apparently) weren't sex addicts.  But Edward T had more questions than answers after taking the test, and wants to know more about SLAA.

So he's invited a member of SLAA to talk about her experience with sexual addiction and her recovery.  Calling herself "Annie Savoy" (after Susan Sarandon's character in the movie "Bull Durham"), the anonymous member answers ETM's questions straight up and tells him how she became a sex and love addict, and how she is recovering from her obsessions and compulsions surrounding sex and love. 

Edward T's main question revolves around his own experience with sexual abuse: How can one be liberated from the feelings, attitudes and behaviors that result from such abuse?  

Considering the timeliness of the subject (e.g. the Penn State / Jerry Sandusky scandal), the answers may surprise you, and some of the myths surrounding sexual abuse and sexual behavior might just get shattered by the end of the show.  

Find out for yourself.

**Please note that we have altered Annie's voice to completely protect her anonymity, so her voice may sound a little unusual**

SLAA website:

http://www.slaafws.org/

SLAA's 40 questions for Self-Diagnosis (test that Hilary and ETM took on the air):

http://www.slaafws.org/40questions

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Time: 63:41

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Act Like a Sales Pro | ETM-Julie Hansen 73

Edward T is looking to expand the show, but how?  He calls in old friend Julie Hansen, author of the new book "Act Like a Sales Pro".  Julie tells ETM how she synthesized acting with sales and came out with a result greater than the sum of its parts.

For some time now, Edward T has been trying to figure out how to "grow" the show - find more listeners, get advertisers, make it more appealing.  But he doesn't know how to go about it.  Sales has never been his forté, but acting and creativity always have been.

Enter Julie Hansen.  She's a friend of ETM's from back in the good ole' Denver days, and is the author of the new book "Act Like a Sales Pro".  Julie synthesized her skills as a sales person and her abilities as a credited actress ("Sex and the City") into a profound new concept - using one's creative acting skills as a tool to sell.  

Whether you're a professional sales person who needs a boost, or a creative-type trying to market your skills, Julie's new book has some very creative -- and useful -- solutions for you.  She and ETM discuss how to get over what most creative people experience when trying apply their skills to the real world: our dear old friend, fear.

Julie gives some work-a-day, common-sense solutions to engage creativity, instead of some out-there, wacked-out, Seattle-type ideas.  How does Edward T take to these suggestions?  Find out!

"Act Like a Sales Pro" on Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Act-Like-Sales-Pro-Dramatically/dp/1601631677

Julie's Website, Acting for Sales:

http://actingforsales.com/act-like-a-sales-pro-is-here/

Julie on NBC / KUSA-TV, 9News in Denver:

http://www.9news.com/money/226080/344/Act-like-a-sales-pro

Julie's YouTube Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/actingforsales

Edward T and Julie together in his first-ever play.

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Time: 55:39

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Seconds of Pleasure, Months of Misery | ETM-Hilary Kemp 72

ETM is George Costanza and experiences only momentary joy in his life, with long intervals of misery.  Hilary has some suggestions for him.  But will the Green Tennis Ball bounce off of the Red Velvet Curtain's ideas?

ETM starts the show comparing himself to George Costanza, even though his folks are just the opposite of Costanza's parents.  Hilary informs us that she has to start looking for another job, as well as doing her current job, and she's teaching too.  She is the busiest woman in the world.  ETM tries to compliment her, but they of course disagree on the compliment.


Hilary asks ETM about microbes and starts an impromptu Science Minute.  ETM then gives us a Media Minute, featuring another podcast called "Hollywood Babble-On", starring Kevin Smith ("Clerks", "Chasing Amy") and Ralph Garman.  They discuss the sexual antics of Arnold Schwarzenegger.  This prompts Hilary to point out her disdain for hypocrisy amongst straights and conservatives and her love for having sex as often as possible with as many people as a person can.


Edward T talks about his audition on a lite-rock radio station and he reveals he has been unfaithful to Hilary.  Seriously?  Seriously!


They finally get to the main topic: JOY.


Edward T says he has none, and has had none for years, that he only experiences moments here and there, sometimes only seconds at a time.  Hilary points out it may be in the definition of the word.  She then spins a tale of how to find joy in spite of the pain that surrounds us.


Hilary's book recommendation, "Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression" by James S. Gordon M.D. :
http://www.amazon.com/Unstuck-Guide-Seven-Stage-Journey-Depression/dp/1594201668

"Hollywood Babble-On"starring Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman:
http://smodcast.com/channels/hollywood-babble-on/

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Time: 57:19

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