The number 13 has a variety of different connotations. For some it’s positive. I for example met my wife, was engaged, got married had my daughter, and – started this podcast – all on 13s. A reasonably positive experience all the way around. For others, 13 means something “darker”. Inside this episode of The Curious Goods podcast, … Continue reading Our Review of “The Inheritance” – Episode 1
The building of a television series isn’t something that happens quick. It surely doesn’t happen and become instantly successful. More often than not, it also doesn’t get to ride the coattails of a huge franchise that just so happens to be inside the same exact genre, but that’s exactly what happened with “Friday The 13th: … Continue reading Curious Goods Podcast 101 – Why This Podcast Exists…
It’s often credited as the first “monster” book. The granddaddy of all monsters. A novel that dared to ask the questions of not only the moral implications of “playing God” but also what is the purpose of life? What basic human needs are most important? What lengths will we go to defend and or avenge … Continue reading Mary Shelly’s FRANKENSTEIN: A Celebration 200 Years In The Making!
With comic books being more mainstream than ever, it’s no surprise that comic conventions, or Comic Cons, are extremely popular. But with the growing crowds of younger, inexperienced fans, it seems that the etiquette of con goers has declined. As well as the vendors themselves. And lets not forget all the possible distractions, like cosplayers, … Continue reading Pros And Cons Of Comic Conventions
In the age of reboots, remakes and reimaginings, a very crucial piece of storytelling is, most of the time, overlooked…Legacy. When writers and filmmakers ignore the legacy of the horror property they intend to “refresh”, the end product usually ends up a rehash of an old story with updated effects. That’s NOT what fans want! … Continue reading Cut The Crap Movie Review – Halloween (2018)
“The whole idea of green can be done one choice at a time” which is basically what Marla’s book Living Green Effortlessly: Simple Choices for a Better Home, is about. Marla and Tony agree that it’s not just about radical “tree-hugger” kind of stuff but everyday simple choices. Tony wants folks to know that making simple changes can … Continue reading Green as You Go…
What can be said about “Political Correctness?” Hasn’t it all been said? Is there really a “different” vision that can be considered regardless of which side you lean towards? If you haven’t given up on learning something new – there sure is. While most people can comment on what they think is “political correctness” few … Continue reading The Impact of Political Correctness – Part 1…
Comics based off of movies and television shows aren’t a new thing. As far back as the Golden Age you can find adaptations. A few of those adaptations even launched their own ongoing series. Sometimes those stories mattered and were included in what is called “cannon”. Other times those stories were just for fun, not … Continue reading Those Other Star Wars Comics
Theresa Garza joins us to gab about the HERO program, a way to help home and property owners make energy efficient home improvements and help finance them in a new way. The HERO program is launching in Missouri in 2017 and utilizes PACE financing. PACE, or Property Assessed Clean Energy is a way to finance energy … Continue reading PACE Financing for Home Energy
Testing. It’s something that not everyone does well. When you consider that the people that are testing you are in charge of people that will be instituting the fundamentals of law enforcement to YOU, as you attempt to enter a truly special circle of responsibility – the stress compiles fast. Look, you have to be … Continue reading Stress: Passing The POLICE Oral Board