Wed, 24 May 2006 Here we go with the holiday weekend!!! In episode 0009, we speak with Phyllis Cambria of Party Plans Plus. She guides us through a variety of ways you can host a great Memorial Day, or any occasion party. Here are the questions I asked of her and below are some links she provided for finding out more. By the way, her site is a treasure trove of info on all sorts of parties. Cambria and her partner have written numerous books and speak to audiences regularly about this topic. What is your name? What's your expertise? How did you begin in this business? What's the history of entertaining/have holidays - at least in the U.S. - created a market for leisure products and people like yourself? What should everyone know about putting on the perfect event? How do these steps apply to creating the perfect cookout? What should people have on their Memorial Day cookout-shopping list? How long does preparation take for a perfect event? What emergencies (weather/too little ice) do people have to be prepared for? How has the cookout changed since the invention of the charcoal grill? What recipe ideas can you provide that are simple and popular? How do you create the right atmosphere for mingling and memorable experiences? These days people have many circles of friends. How can you safely bring these different groups together? Talk for a moment about being a guest at a cookout or backyard party. What's the etiquette? Tell me about the most memorable event you've planned in your career. What else do listeners need to know? How can they contact you? partyplansplus.com www.usmemorialday.org/ www.marthastewart.com/ www.vegweb.com/ www.weber.com/bbq/pub/recipe/grilling101/ Contact Phyllis Contact A Life of Play Pod the Vote - hurry See you out there... Comments[18] |
Mon, 22 May 2006 Hey, listeners. Episode 9 will feature a professional party planner and genius when it comes to functions. We'll mine her vast knowledge for great tips on how to put on the best Memorial Day or any occasion barbecue. Show should be out by Wednesday so you can plan your weekend! And, as always, leave your comments below, give us a call -206-973-PLAY (7529) or send us an email. We could also use some more Podcast Alley votes before the end of the month. Just head over to http://podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=23888 and put in a vote for this podcast. See you out there... Category: general -- posted at: 3:12 PM Comments[8] |
Fri, 19 May 2006 Here's A Life of Play - Episode 8 for May 17, 2006. We speak about throwing Boomerangs with Hurlin' Will Herlan. **There will be a bonus clip from this episode right here on the Website. Our interview went over by 15 minutes so you'll get that final 15-minute segment here-unedited for FREE! Thanks for listening. See you out there... Comments[15] |
Thu, 18 May 2006 Here's the missing 14 minutes from the Herlan tapes!! Please bear with the recording. It's just 14 minutes unedited of the great stuff Hurlin' Will Herlan and I talked about this week. We discuss the World Cup of Boomerangs, events in St. Louis, Seattle and San Fran. We talk about hotbeds of Boomerang activity like Ohio, Massachusetts and more. I just couldn't fit it all into our regular 30-minute episode...so enjoy! Download it by clicking on the DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK below...or if I've done something wrong, it will show up in iTunes. We'll see. See you out there... Comments[7] |
Thu, 18 May 2006 In Episode 0008 we speak with Hurlin' Will Herlan, a boomerang enthusiast from Seattle who has been involved in the sport for 29 years. We talk about what it takes to get into throwing boomerangs, the history behind the 'weapon'/stick, and some neat intricacies like the community, the nuances and the prominence (THERE'S A WORLD CUP!!!). Enjoy the show - put your comments in the show notes - or send us an email - alifeofplay@gmail.com Here is the question list I used for Will's interview. Links provided by Hurlin' Will are down below. What's your name and what's your sport? Where are you from? How did you get into boomeranging - what's the jargon/slang for this? Is it classified as a sport or a pasttime? What events are there? How do you play as a team? What's the history of boomerangs? What's the history of the sport? What's it cost to get involved? Where do you buy equipment? What do people wear? Who plays? How do you find other players (what's the term for that - rangers?) Where is it most popular? What's the future going to bring? What other sports do you play? Where has boomeranging taken you? What else can you tell me? Here are the suggested sites from Hurlin' Will http://www.usba.org http://www.geocities.com/hithg_boomerangs/home.html http://www.master-designs.com/ http://www.flight-toys.com/boomerangs.htm http://www.theboomerangman.com/ http://www.coloradoboomerangs.com/ http://www.rediboom.com/englisch/bauplane/index.html http://www.boomerangpassion.com/english.php See you out there... Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:13 AM Comments[7] |
Thu, 18 May 2006 Just a heads up that the show is on its way.
I've had an email snafu and that has taken some of my attention this week, but Episode 0008 will be up tonight (THURSDAY).
I will be posting show notes in a second.
Thanks for your patience.
See you out there... Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:10 AM Comments[8] |
Fri, 12 May 2006 Each month, Podcast Alley tabulates votes for the most popular
podcasts. I'd like to gain some ground and I can do so with the help of
my loyal listeners. Just head over to http://podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=23888 and put in a vote for this podcast. And feel free to contact us at alifeofplay@gmail.com. Thanks! See you out there... Category: general -- posted at: 2:13 PM Comments[6] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 Episode 0007 is all about computer gaming on the Macintosh and the PC. Here are some of the questions we asked Bruce Morrison from Freeverse this week. You can find more info about the company and about gaming online at www.freeverse.com. Remember, monkeys on fire aren't very friendly. Who are you and what is Freeverse? Is gaming that big a pasttime? How do you compete with XBox and PS2 and other forms of distraction? What's your best game? How many games do you produce? Do they cost anything? How long should a person be prepared to dedicate to playing a game? How addictive are they? How did you get into the industry? What's the future hold for online gaming? What are you competing with? Talk to me about virtual reality and how it might play a role in the future? What are the benefits of gaming (reflexes, intelligent problem solving) What are your favorite games of all time? How do other countries compare in their online gaming saturation? If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? What real world things do you participate in? Tell me anything else about Freeverse, gaming or you. Where can listeners get your games? And for other gaming resources, try the following links: Xbox.com Linden Lab - Makers of Second Life Quarter Arcade Inside Mac Games Playstation If you have an idea for a show - just send an email or put a comment in the show notes below. Or, if you want your comments on the air, leave us a voicemail at 206-973-PLAY (7529). See you out there... Comments[10] |
Wed, 3 May 2006 Here's the Karri Norton interview on Wine. Get out there and host your own wine tasting party and find ways to have more fun with wine. Send your comments to us via phone - call 206-973-PLAY (7529) and leave a message; via email at alifeofplay@gmail.com or via the comment field at the bottom of each entry on this page. See you out there... Comments[7] |
Wed, 3 May 2006 This week we talked with Karri Norton of Seattle about wine. Here are some of the questions we asked as well as some links to wine resources that you can use when planning your next - or first - wine event! ********************************** What makes a wine desirable How does trend drive wine popularity (Shiraz) Many people saw Sideways - how close to real is the wine world depicted in that movie What are the basics of tasting wine What about spitting it out What do you look for - in the taste Is wine an acquired taste or should it just taste good to you the first time you try it Do we do something to wines here that other countries don't Are other types of wine frowned upon (fruit wines) The wine I had in France was great - no matter if it was $2 a bottle or $30 a bottle - why Should people take a class on wine tasting or just venture out on their own What are your favorites What's the next great thing in wine Tell me about cork vs screwtops vs boxes and bags How long does a wine tasting take, what should people bring What's the best nugget of info you can give listeners about wine ********************************** Karri's blog - which covers wine and many eclectic topics - can be found here. Other links of note: Wine Spectator Geerlings & Wade 2 B A Snob So You Wanna Know About Wine If you have comments about the show, leave them below or send an email to alifeofplay@gmail.com. See you out there... Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:05 PM Comments[6] |
Wed, 3 May 2006 If you need to reach A Life of Play and don't feel like leaving a comment here or sending me an email (see link to the right), then you can call and leave your comments at A Life of Play's new Skype number. There's an answering machine there to take your comments and then with your permission, I'll play some of them on a future episode. The number is (206) 973-7529, that's 206-973-PLAY. See you out there... Category: general -- posted at: 9:04 AM Comments[6] |
Mon, 1 May 2006 Episode 0006 is in production and should be up by Wednesday morning. We're finalizing our interviews with a wine tasting guru and we're trying to get our expert in Italy AND our expert in California to be on at the same time.
If we're unsuccessful, you'll at least get to hear one of them. As always, if you have comments or suggestions, send them to A Life of Play. See you out there... Category: general -- posted at: 5:33 PM Comments[9] |
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A Life of Play by Jeff Cutler
Jeff Cutler conducts interviews, covers events and meets people.
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