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The American in Paris
The American In Paris, Episode 2: Au Pair
In this month’s episode of The American in Paris we explore the not-that-secret life of Aux Pairs. How you become one, the ups and downs, and reflections on the job in progress. Stephen chats with Cara Essig, an…
The American in Paris
The American in Paris, Episode 1: Jason McDonald and Stringcan Interactive
For the inaugural episode of The American in Paris Stephen interviewed Jason McDonald of Stringcan Interactive. Jason, like Stephen, left the United States for a permanent move to France and Paris two years ago. Unlike…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XXVI: Interstellar
We had to take last month off due to host Nicholas Wansbutter being involved in a lengthy court case (not as an accused but as counsel!) but we’re back now with a film everyone at Swords and Space have greatly…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XXV: The Alien Series Revisited
This month on Swords and Space radio, return for another helping of that seminal science fiction/horror film, Alien. As a sequel to last June’s episode on Ridley Scott’s original 1979 classic, we will focus on the…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XXIV/Culture of Comics #27: Guardians of the Galaxy
After the July network break, Swords and Space is back with a cross-over episode with the (sadly discontinued) Culture of Comics to discuss the most recent summer Marvel blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy. Due to the…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XXIII: Godzilla (2014) and Edge of Tomorrow
Starting into a summer that promises to be one of the best in recent memory for science fiction/fantasy, Swords and Space covers the recent releases of Gareth Edwards’ latest incarnation of Godzilla and the Tom Cruise…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XXII: George Orwell’s “1984”
For the month of May, Swords and Space turns to look at one of the all-time classics of not just science fiction but English literature at large. Your hosts Nicholas and Richard Wansbutter will be joined by recurring…
Crowdfunded Projects
Crowdfunded Projects 1: StoneGrain Field Journals
For our in inaugural episode of Crowdfunded Projects, we’ll be talking with McCord Rees of StoneGrain Field Journals. McCord is on his second successful crowdfunded campaign, and has run both of his campaigns on…
Wordsmith
Wordsmith 2: A Little Yelp from My Friends
Wordsmith chronicles the art of creating meaningful content, with a particular focus on the written word, by chatting with those actually creating that content. Today’s guests are Kay Hunter Luke and Wallace Reed…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XXI: V for Vendetta (film) and The Legacy of Heorot (novel)
This month on Swords and Space, Nicholas and Richard engage in a no-holds-barred debate of the Wachowski brothers’ V for Vendetta, with Stephen Heiner of the Culture of Comics refereeing. Both have strong feelings about…
Internet Marketing Insights
Internet Marketing Insights 5: Battle of the Brands
In this episode of Internet Marketing Insights, David McBee sits down with Facebook rock stars, Jeff Morgan and Tosha Everhart of Morgan Miller Plumbing. Find out how a plumbing company beat out a popular local brewery…
The Culture of Comics
Culture of Comics Issue #26 NOW!: The Wake, Dynamite Comics, Iron Metropolitan
Well folks, all good things must come to an end. With the lack of response from listeners via our listener survey and facebook page, we’ve decided to scale back our efforts to a single monthly show. This is the first…
Wordsmith
Wordsmith 1: Tribe Rocket
Wordsmith chronicles the art of creating meaningful content, with a particular focus on the written word, by chatting with those actually creating that content. Today’s guest is James Hahn II. James is the Founder of…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XX: Robocop (film) and The Dresden Files (novel)
This month on Swords and Space, we will be discussing the recently-released Robocop reboot starring Joel Kinnaman and directed by José Padilha. We’ll discuss the film and whether it stands on its own, but also the…
The Beautiful Game
The Beautiful Game 10: College Soccer, Seattle Sounders, and Philadelphia Union
Join hosts David Avery, Ryan Hourigan, and Stephen Heiner as we go into the details of the American college soccer system and its unique impact on player development in the United States, as well as the preseason…
The Culture of Comics
Culture of Comics Issue #25: DC’s New 52: an evaluation
On today’s show we’ll be discussing DC’s New 52 and it’s current state, please join us for what should be an interesting discussion into what’s working for DC and what isn’t. As always these are our opinions, and we”d…
The Beautiful Game
The Beautiful Game #9: USMNT, Sporting KC, and Toronto FC
The new MLS season is rapidly approaching and in today’s show, we talk about the return of U.S. Men’s National Team players to the domestic league and what that means for U.S. soccer as a whole. We’ll also talk about…
The Culture of Comics
Culture of Comics Issue #24: To Avenge or Not to Avenge
Today we’ll be discussing the endless Avengers books, and hopefully, have a little fun along the way. Topics:, Infinity Wrap Up Avengers/New Avengers-Marvel’s “flagship” Avenger Titles Uncanny Avengers/Avengers AI- A…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XIX: The Matrix (film) and Dune (novel)
This month on Swords and Space, join hosts Nicholas and Richard Wansbutter for a discussion of the 1999 Wachowski Brothers’ film, The Matrix. We will take a look at the allegory featured in this film, as well as…
The Beautiful Game
The Beautiful Game #8: all about USLPRO
The US soccer pyramid can oftentimes be confusing. In today’s show, we talk about USLPro, the de jure third tier in the pyramid behind the NASL. Both of those leagues are making major strides towards their goals of…
The Culture of Comics
Culture of Comics Issue #23: Worst Superhero movies ever
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss the worst Superhero movies of all time. Or at least, what’s speculated to be the worst. We’ll provide some commentary on: Supergirl, Catwoman, Daredevil…
The Beautiful Game
The Beautiful Game #7: MLS Preseason (Chivas and Toronto) and Cosmos Catch-up
SuperDraft has come and gone (the first couple rounds, anyway) and more Americans are coming home (Michael Parkhurst and soon, maybe, Maurice Edu). Time to start talking with supporters of various MLS teams about what…
The Culture of Comics
Culture of Comics Issue #22: Aquaman, Flash, Wonder Woman, Superman (DC)
Welcome back to Season 2 of the Culture of Comics! We will talk about last season’s survey and about our facebook page’s progress. In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss:, Aquaman, Flash, Wonder…
The Culture of Comics
Culture of Comics Issue #21: Daredevil, Hawkeye, Superior Spider-Man (MARVEL)
Welcome back to Season 2 of the Culture of Comics! We will talk about last season’s survey and about our facebook page’s progress. In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss:, Daredevil and Daredevil…
The Beautiful Game
The Beautiful Game #6: Michael Bradley and the tipping point for MLS
Today we will be talking about the big news this week – Michael Bradley is coming home…kind of. MLS is about to (or already has inked) a TV deal worth a LOT more than its last one. Are we putting on our big boy pants as…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XVIII: The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug
Kicking off the new “Wansbutter and Wansbutter” version of Swords and Space Radio for 2014, we’ll be discussing the second installment of Peter Jackson’s “adaptation” of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved classic novel The Hobbit.
The Beautiful Game
The Beautiful Game #5: MLS, USMNT, and the World Cup
It’s the first episode of the new Season at AMDG Radio and at The Beautiful Game and we’re at an interesting intersection as we start the new year. Sporting Kansas City are MLS Cup Champions, and three of your four…
The Beautiful Game
The Beautiful Game #4: Steve Brisendine and Sporting Kansas City
In this episode we are going to chat with MLSSoccer.com and Sporting KC beat writer Steve Brisendine. We will discuss in a detailed manner the 2013 MLS Campaign but in general the remarkable transformation of this team…
The Culture of Comics
Culture of Comics Issue 20: End of Year DC Roundup
Welcome to the final show of our first season. It’s been an amazing ride! Please take a moment to fill out our survey. There will be a prize drawing from among those who fill out the survey! We will be presenting our…
The Culture of Comics
Culture of Comics Issue #19: Independents End of Year Roundup
Welcome to one of our final shows of our first season and of 2013. Please take a moment to fill out our survey. There will be a prize drawing from among those who fill out the survey! We will be presenting our top 10…
The Beautiful Game
The Beautiful Game #3: Nick Geber and UEFA Champions League
In this episode we are privileged to spend time with the godfather of soccer talk in the United States, Nick Geber. Nick is the host of World Soccer Radio, which you can listen to every weeknight at 9pm Eastern. You can…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 18: Marvel end of season roundup
Our season ends this month. Please take a moment to fill out our survey. There will be a prize drawing from among those who fill out the survey! Comic Fans Assemble! Join your Hosts Stephen Heiner and Jason Frazier for…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 17: DC Comics and Villains Month
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: DC’s Villains Month, Arcane, Bane, Bizarro, Black Adam, Black Hand, Black Manta, Braniac, Cheetah, Clayface, Count Vertigo, Court of Owls, The Creeper, Cyborg…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XVII: Blade Runner
Join us for the first “Wansbutter and Wansbutter” edition of Swords and Space. Nicholas and his father, Richard — the man who got him started on science fiction — will this week discuss Ridley Scott’s classic film Blade…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 16: Fantastic Four, FF, Ultimate Spider-Man, Infinity, Battle of the Atom
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Fantastic Four, FF, Ultimate Spider-Man, Infinity, Battle of the Atom The Culture of Comics has longer, meta discussions about themes and art in current runs of…
The Beautiful Game
The Beautiful Game 2: the Barclays Premier League with Kartik Krishnaiyer
In this episode we get to speak to Kartik Krishnaiyer, a writer and host at World Soccer Talk (www.worldsoccertalk.com) and former Director of Communications and Public Relations for the NASL. When he’s not writing…
The Beautiful Game
The Beautiful Game 1: Major League Soccer with Greg Lalas
In this inaugural episode of The Beautiful Game we have the pleasure of chatting with Greg Lalas, Editor-in-Chief of MLS Digital. Greg has worked extensively in soccer – at Goal.com, at ExtraTime Radio, and also played…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XVI: Star Trek: The Original Series
On this episode of Swords and Space, join host Nicholas Wansbutter and guest Stephen Heiner for a discussion of the original Star Trek Series, the first in a miniseries that will cover all of the iconic Star Trek…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 15: All the Batman movies, ever!
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Batman (1966), Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, Batman and Robin, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises The Culture of Comics has longer…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 14: He-Man, Batgirl, Batwoman, Trinity War, Talon, Suicide Squad, Villains Month
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: He-Man, Batgirl, Batwoman, Trinity War, Talon, Suicide Squad, Villains Month The Culture of Comics has longer, meta discussions about themes and art in current…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 13: Interview with a Comic Creator, Marshall Edwards
This week we will be meeting with Marshall Edwards, a local Kansas City comic creator, and writer for Prairie City Response, we will be talking with Marshall about the challenges, and rewards of being a comic creator in…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XV: Twilight Imperium
On 29 July, Swords and Spaceman Nicholas Wansbutter hosted an epic evening of gaming where TWILIGHT IMPERIUM was played. Join hosts Nicholas Wansbutter and Stephen Heiner and fellow gamers from the evening for a…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 12: Avengers AI, Avengers Arena, Avengers Assemble, Young Avengers, X-Men Legacy, A+X, Infinity, Battle of the Atom
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Avengers AI, Avengers Arena, Avengers Assemble, Young Avengers, X-Men Legacy, A + X, Infinity, Battle of the Atom The Culture of Comics has longer, meta…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XIV: Childhood’s End
After another hiatus, Swords and Space returns with the discussion of another classic of science fiction, Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End. Join host Nicholas Wansbutter and guest Marc Ratusz for this week’s…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 11: All About Green Lantern
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Green Lantern, Green Lantern Corps, Green Lantern: New Guardians, Red Lanterns, Larfleeze The most recent Green Lantern cinematic and animated universe releases…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 10: Avengers, Secret Avengers, Uncanny Avengers, Uncanny X-Men, X-Men, All-New X-Men, Ultimate Comics: X-Men
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Avengers, Secret Avengers, Uncanny Avengers, Uncanny X-Men, X-Men, All-New X-Men, Ultimate Comics: X-Men, Postgame on the Wolverine Movie The Culture of Comics…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 9: Justice League, Justice League of America, Justice League Dark, Trinity War, Aquaman, the Flash
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Justice League, Justice League of America, Justice League Dark, Aquaman, The Flash, Trinity War Event The Culture of Comics has longer, meta discussions about…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 8: Shadowman, Harbinger, Harbinger Wars, Bloodshot, Archer & Armstrong, Ninjak, Eternal Warrior
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Shadowman, Harbinger, Harbinger Wars, Bloodshot, Archer & Armstrong, Ninjak, Eternal Warrior The Culture of Comics has longer, meta discussions about themes and…
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Aspiring Entrepreneurs 2: Mike Milich
Aspiring Entrepreneurs is about the entrepreneurial experience. Host Shawn Kinkade is a Certified Professional Business Coach in Kansas City and works with business owners to help them build a successful business. The…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 7: Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Gambit, Winter Soldier, Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates, Wolverine (movie)
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Thor, God of Thunder, Iron Man, Captain America, Indestructible Hulk, Gambit, Winter Soldier, Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates, The Wolverine movie The Culture of…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XIII: World War Z and the Zombie Craze
In recent years zombies have been a frequently recurring theme in media, not just in movies but even in their “own” television series Walking Dead. With the release of the latest offering in this genre, World War Z…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XII: Warhammer 40,000
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war … This week on Swords and Space radio, we’ll switch gears a little to talk about tabletop wargaming, specifically Games Workshop’s popular Warhammer 40,000…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space XI: Alien
This week on Swords and Space radio, we’ll discuss the classic and seminal science fiction/horror film, Alien. Directed by Ridley Scott and first shown in theatres in 1979, it has withstood the test of time and provides…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 6: Superman, Action Comics, Superboy, Supergirl, Smallville, Injustice, Aquaman, Flash, Man of Steel
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Superman, Action Comics, Superboy, Supergirl, Superman Unchained, Smallville Season 11, Injustice, Man of Steel movie The Culture of Comics has longer, meta…
Internet Marketing Insights
Internet Marketing Insights 4: Online Reputation Management
This is Internet Marketing Insights. Each week on our program we choose a theme related to internet marketing, bring you different guests to speak about and help you understand those themes. We do our best to make the…
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Aspiring Entrepreneurs 1: Belinda Waggoner and HR Haven
Aspiring Entrepreneurs is about the entrepreneurial experience. Host Shawn Kinkade is a Certified Professional Business Coach in Kansas City and works with business owners to help them build a successful business. The…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 5: Saga, Fatale, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Faith, Chew, X-O Manowar, Star Trek Into Darkness
In this episode of The Culture of Comics we will discuss: Saga, Fatale, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Faith, Chew, X-O Manowar, Star Trek: Into Darkness The Culture of Comics is not a “previews” show, but engages in…
Internet Marketing Insights
Internet Marketing Insights 3: Social Media
This is Internet Marketing Insights. Each week on our program we choose a theme related to internet marketing, bring you different guests to speak about and help you understand those themes. We do our best to make the…
The Culture of Comics
Culture of Comics 4: Guardians of the Galaxy, Nova, Wolverine, Savage Wolverine, Wolverine and the X-Men, Age of Ultron
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel’s free digital giveaways of GoG “pre” comics, Nova, Wolverine, Savage Wolverine, Wolverine & the X-Men, Age of Ultron The Culture…
Internet Marketing Insights
Internet Marketing Insights 2: Infographics
This is Internet Marketing Insights. Each week on our program we choose a theme related to internet marketing, bring you different guests to speak about and help you understand those themes. We do our best to make the…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space X: Star Trek Into Darkness
Spring is here, and along with it, the next installment of the rebooted Star Trek by J.J. Abrams. Join hosts Nicholas Wansbutter and Stephen Heiner for a review and discussion of the film with the geek level set to…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 3: Before Watchmen, Wonder Woman, Batman, Detective Comics, Batman Incorporated, Legends of the Dark Knight, Man of Steel
In this episode of The Culture of Comics we will discuss: Before Watchmen, Wonder Woman, Batman, Detective Comics, Batman Incorporated, Legends of the Dark Knight, Batman the Dark Knight, Man of Steel The Culture of…
Internet Marketing Insights
Internet Marketing Insights 1: Onsite SEO
This is Internet Marketing Insights. Each week on our program we choose a theme related to internet marketing, bring you different guests to speak about and help you understand those themes. We do our best to make the…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 2: Star Wars, The Massive, Transformers, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Spawn, Planet of the Apes
In this episode of The Culture of Comics we will discuss: Star Wars, The Massive, Transformers, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Spawn, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek: Into Darkness The Culture of Comics is not a “previews” show…
The Culture of Comics
Swords and Space IX: Nightfall
This week on Swords and Space radio, we’ll discuss a classic of science fiction, Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg’s Nightfall. Join host Nicholas Wansbutter and guest Marc Ratusz for this week’s discussion on an…
The Culture of Comics
The Culture of Comics 1: Age of Ultron, Thanos Rising, Daredevil, Hawkeye, Superior Spider-Man, Iron Man 3
In our inaugural episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Age of Ultron, Thanos Rising, Daredevil, Daredevil: End of Days, Hawkeye, Superior Spider-Man, Iron Man 3 The Culture of Comics will have longer, meta…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space VIII: Prometheus
This week on Swords and Space radio, we’ll discuss one of this past-winter’s blockbusters, Ridley Scott’s Prometheus. Although panned on our website as one of the worst films ever, not everyone agrees. Join host…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space VII: The Hobbit (film)
In our first episode of Swords and Space on the AMDG Radio Network, we will discuss Peter Jackson’s film adaptation (part 1) of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic The Hobbit. This follows upon our discussion of the novel on last…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space VI: The Hobbit (novel)
Swords & Space Radio originally started as part of the Restoration Radio network before moving to AMDG Radio. This episode was recorded prior to that move. This week we discuss one of the all-time classic tales of…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space V: Game of Thrones
Swords & Space Radio originally started as part of the Restoration Radio network before moving to AMDG Radio. This episode was recorded prior to that move. This week we will take a look at the phenomenon of A Song of…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space IV: Dredd
Swords & Space Radio originally started as part of the Restoration Radio network before moving to AMDG Radio. This episode was recorded prior to that move. Join Nicholas Wansbutter, Stephen Heiner, and guest Brian S.…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space III: A Canticle for Liebowitz
Swords & Space Radio originally started as part of the Restoration Radio network before moving to AMDG Radio. This episode was recorded prior to that move. For this broadcast we chose to invite Marc J. Ratusz, M.Th., to…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space II: Snow White and the Huntsman
Swords & Space Radio originally started as part of the Restoration Radio network before moving to AMDG Radio. This episode was recorded prior to that move. A new twist on an old tale, the new Snow White movie provides…
Swords and Space
Swords and Space I: The Hunger Games
Swords & Space Radio originally started as part of the Restoration Radio network before moving to AMDG Radio. This episode was recorded prior to that move. Restoration Radio is concerned with cultural aspects, knowing…