Black and A Half Podcast: Episode #34 – Aaron Fishbein

This is a very special episode of Black and A Half because we not only have local Seattle comic Aaron Fishbein, but for the first time ever we have a special guest host Nicole Santora! Nicole is filling in for Manny for this episode while he’s on break. Nicole is a past guest and was so much fun we tried to figure out a way to get her back on soon. So this worked out perfect.

Aaron is a comic and musician living in Seattle that is definitely on the short list of growing Seattle comedy talent. On this episode we talked about adventures in hiking, Hawaii, the Whole30 diet, and a whole lot more. Check it out!

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Black And A Half Podcast Episode #33 – Christan Leonard

This week on Black and A Half we welcome one of the directors of the locally-shot web series, Northern Belles.  On this episode they talk about fermented tea (can’t spell it), Silas tries to understand how Christan has never seen Star Trek, and Manny is given homework to watch some musicals.

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Black And A Half Podcast Episode #32: Nicole Santora

This episode of Black and A Half, Manny and Silas sit down with actress Nicole Santora! Nicole talks about her latest film out Haskell (which will be at the Seattle International Film Festival), the Red Sox, movie loves scenes, racism, the Mandela Effect, and much more.

 

Nicole Santora is a graduate of the University of Hawaii. This Seattle based actor has been featured on Grimm, Leverage, and your Mom’s house. She’ll deny her nerdiness but dresses up her family in Star Trek outfits.

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Black and A Half Podcast Episode #30: Mick Szydlowski, Oskar The Blind Cat

This week on Black and A Half, Manny and Silas sit down with Mick Szydlowski, author of the Oskar & Klaus book serious.  This was a real fun episode learning about the rise of Oskar the Blind Cat from being an average rescue cat to internet stardom.

About Our Guest

Author Mick Szydlowski lives in Seattle with his wife and two young daughters, and their two cats, Oskar & Klaus. Mick has a passion for photography, music, outdoor exploration, and wildlife conservation. He is an advocate for special needs pet adoption, and is always thrilled to hear from people who were encouraged to adopt a special needs pet as a result of learning Oskar’s story.

Oskar the Blind Cat has been entertaining and inspiring fans around the world since 2011!  His YouTube channel has been viewed millions of times, not counting the viral music videos he starred in with Grumpy Cat.  He has been featured on countless TV programs from as far away as Japan, China, and Finland.  In the US, Oskar has been seen on Ellen, CNN, MTV, Good Morning America, Today Show, as well as in multiple print appearances in Time, Women’s Day, and Cat Fancy.  His ever-growing Instagram and Facebook fan base consists of people committed to raising healthy, happy pets.  Additionally, Oskar (and his sidekick, Klaus) are featured in two illustrated children’s books used in classrooms across the country.  Oskar is a spokespet for the National Federation of the Blind, and its Braille Literacy Ambassador.  Oskar’s book will actually be read live from the International Space Station by an astronaut in August of this year, and his story shared in even more classrooms!  Although born blind, Oskar is a perfect example of how pets with special needs can lead happy, fulfilling lives! 
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Black And A Half Podcast Episode #29: Norwescon

This is another special live episode of Black and A Half that we recorded at Norwescon as another guerilla podcast. They walked around and recorded the fans, authors and other random strangers at this 40th annual science fiction and fantasy convention. Manny and Silas met a lot of really interesting people at Norwescon and some of their favorite cosplay they have seen yet.

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Black and A Half Podcast Episode #28: Randy Henderson

This week on Black and A Half, Manny and Silas sit down with the author of the humorous contemporary fantasy novel – Smells like Finn Spirit. This is his third book in that trilogy and we talk about how that entire series came to fruition. This is another fun episode with someone neither of us knew, but we couldn’t have asked for a better guest. Check out his novels and this episode! Like and share this podcast, it really means a lot.

About The Author

Randy Henderson is the author of the darkly humorous contemporary fantasy novels FINN FANCY NECROMANCY, and BIGFOOTLOOSE AND FINN FANCY FREE, from Tor/MacMillan. He is the Golden Pen Grand Prize winner of Writers of the Future for 2014, and his short fiction has appeared in numerous professional publications. Randy graduated from the Clarion West writing workshop in 2009.

Randy has experience as a reader, lecturer and panel participant on the subject of writing at events such as Cascade Writers Workshop, Norwescon, WorldCon, World Fantasy Convention, and Rainforest Writers Retreat

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Black And A Half Podcast – Episode #27: Rachelle DeBelle

On this episode of Black and A Half, Manny and Silas welcome Seattle singer and songwriter Rachelle DeBelle.  They talk about her journey to becoming a musician growing up in a religious family and fighting the social norms. Rachelle grew up in the small city of Chico that Silas went to college and this connection was made after an open mic they were both attending. They got along great and Silas new she had to come on the show to promote her music.

About Rachelle Debelle

Rachelle DeBelle’s musical abilities showed up early. From classical training by the age of 6, DeBelle was being featured in District Symphonies in Southern California before she was 10 years old. She plays 9 instruments, & is the founding member of the popluar California based hard rock group Doctor Luna, as well as Seattle based blues/rock group The Jamfest Miracles.
An unapologetic activist for social justice and women’s rights, DeBelle is involved in several organizations dedicated to a more equal distribution of women in music; in particular, her BITCHES BE ROCKING concert series that tours the west coast annually, promoting female artists and their bands.
A songbird that holds nothing back, and can command a room while holding the courage of her convictions.
Find Rachelle DeBelle on all social media.

www.RachelleDeBelle.com
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Black And A Half Podcast Episode #26: Dylan Cole

This week on Black and A Half, Manny and Silas sit down with their good friend and hilarious nerd comic Dylan Cole! Dylan recently performed at Emerald City Comicon on the Real Nerds of Comedy show along with Manny and Silas. This is a “very nerdy” episode where they guys laugh and talk about their favorite geekdoms.

About Dylan Cole

Comedian Dylan ColeFresh from the inter-section of Geek and Sexy, Dylan Cole has been dazzling audiences across the western U.S.  with his pop culture references, high energy performances, & ability to translate nerdy concepts into everyday English. Like a wandering minstrel with modern technology, Dylan is sure to win you over with a charisma that could only come from the future.
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Black & A Half Podcast Episode #25: Zac Gandara

This week on the Black & A Half Podcast we talk to the creator and host of the Losing Our Religion podcast – Zac Gandara. We talk about Zac’s rise in the church to being a highly paid pastor to how he walked away from all of that to become a bartender. Silas talks about getting blocked on Facebook for participating in capitalism.  Lots of laughter and wrestling with spirituality in this episode.

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