Tag Archives: New Media Expo

Ep 0022 – Kick Ass Dads – Our final adventures at the New Media Expo

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I meet up with the incredible Kick Ass Dads from the Kick Ass Dad podcast on the last day of the New Media Expo. My fake son, Steve, and the Wonderful Mark put their two cents in as we wrap up the tales of our adventures at NMX. Steve ponders pursuing a personal passion and we wonder, Will Wyoming ever listen?

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Ep 0021 – My epic tale of woe and redemption – interviewing Cliff Ravenscraft at NMX

Cliff Ravenscraft and Laurie Weaver at the New Media Expo
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I choke down the most humble lessons, in this, my epic tale of woe and ash rising as I pursue my passionate dream — interviewing the King of All Podcasters, Cliff Ravenscraft, at the New Media Expo. Like Dorothy, in her quest for the wizard, along the way I meet Sandra Payne, an empathetic video director who had her own year of adventure, Gina Carr and Terry Brock who stepped up with the knowledge of Klout and kindness, Mike Mataluni, a Kick Ass podcaster, who offered up courage and encouragement, and other kindred souls who lifted me up after the most major f-up a podcaster can face! My fake son, Steve, and the Wonderful Mark, both chime in as they finally hear the terrible tale of what went down and cheer about the final lessons taught by my relentless, clueless pursuit of a dream.

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Ep 0020 – What’s it like to be a film star? More stories from NMX

Laurie, Mark and Steve, their fake son.
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I share stories about interviewing podcasters and documentary filmmaker, Mark Ramsey, at the New Media Expo with my fake son, Steve, and The Wonderful Mark. Interview highlights are: documentaries, podcasting and motivating moms. Song of the week,Red Hot Mama by Sophie Tucker

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Ep 0019 – Where do Cowgirls go to Retire? New friends and stories from NMX

Laurie and Brock Warrener at the New Media Expo
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I share stories about my experiences making and interviewing new friends at the New Media Expo with my old friends, Linda and Jane. Interview highlights are cowboys and cowgirls, Klout scores, high-end giftware, organic gardens and years of podcasting. Song of the week, Western States by Matt Bauer performed Live at WFMU

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Ep 0018 – On the road to Vegas – first adventures at NMX

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We hit the road in our convertible, Red Baby, and head to the New Media Expo in Las Vegas. We share squabbles and happy memories as we travel Route 66, return to the site of the world’s former tallest thermometer in Baker, CA and have lunch with the Mad Greek. I make friends with filmmaker, Greg Hemmings and interview fellow conference attendee, Hope Schaefer about health care and new media. Song of the week, Dusty Road by Colonel Trip and Captain Future

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