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Josh and Tom Devour the World

Josh and Tom Devour the World

By Joshua Batenhorst

Featuring performer/improviser/comedian Tom Chalmers and CEO of Bright Star Touring Theatre, Josh Batenhorst, this podcast discusses what the hosts have been "eating/drinking and thinking" over the past week, both literally and figuratively, and then includes an interview with a real-life working artist, creator or thinker who share what they've been devouring. Each week also includes a take from Tom and an original song from Josh!

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Season 2, Episode 8: Michael Poandl, Explore Asheville

Season 2, Episode 8: Michael Poandl, Explore Asheville

We touch base with our "man about town," Michael Poandl, whose job it is to literally be all about our town - Asheville - as part of his role with the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority and Explore Asheville. We get a chance to talk to him about the exciting events coming up as part of the holiday season including Christmas at the Biltomore, Arboretum Lights, and the Grove Park Inn's National Gingerbread House contest as well as more off the beaten track fare such as the Asheville Fringe Fest, Miss Gay Latina, and much more!

Along the way we devour topics like audiobooks, Dune, new music (including ABBA) and much much more!

Devour with us!

Nov 18, 202101:02:14
Season 2, Episode 7 - Angie Flynn-McIver, author and communication expert

Season 2, Episode 7 - Angie Flynn-McIver, author and communication expert

Angie Flynn-McIver is so many things - co-founder of Asheville's NC Stage Company, theatre artist, founder of professional communication and coaching firm IgniteCSP and now AUTHOR of the amazing helping, friendly book - Before You Say Anything: How to Have Better Conversations, Love Public Speaking, and Finally Know What to Do with Your Hands. Listeners of the pod may remember Angie from the last time she was on the show and in this episode we devour and divulge on many topics around communicating our intentions, including how to handle those difficult conversations with your crazy uncle this holiday season! 

We also devour topics like the return to indoor concerts, plays and sporting events, the quirky cameraderie of Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler in "Making It," and the return of college hoops!

Devour with us!

Nov 11, 202153:57
Just the Songs - Human Part

Just the Songs - Human Part

Full moon shining in my head it’s crying awooo…

Whistle blowin’ runaway train leave the station awoo…

You can try to win my heart

But you’ll only get the human part

Awoo…

Midnight prowlin’ got my soul a growlin’ awoo…

PIckin’ up a rounder let the poor boy ride awoo…

Once the howlin’ starts

You ain’t talking to the human part

No awoo…

I got big white teeth

Sharp as a blade

When my claws get in you

You ain’t getting away

I can run all night

Until the crack of dawn

By the time you hear me coming

You might as well be gone

Ooh-awooo!  Ooh-awooo!

Full moon shining in my head it’s crying awoo…

Put me on the track and I ain’t ever coming back, no awoo…

You can try to win my heart,

But you’ll only get the human part, awoo….

Nov 03, 202102:41
Just The Takes - "Bride Share"

Just The Takes - "Bride Share"

In this take, Tom explores taking the process of hitching bride and groom hback from the traditional religious entities and bringing wedding power back to the people.

Nov 03, 202103:02
Season 2, Episode 6: Scott Bunn, Recliner Notes - an exploration of Bob Dylan

Season 2, Episode 6: Scott Bunn, Recliner Notes - an exploration of Bob Dylan

When Scott Bunn graduated from Wake Forest University he should have declared his major as "Polymath." Whether it's sports as co-host of "Run That Back," Asheville's Indy Sports Radio Show, writing comedy sketches, playing dad/husband, plucking on the ol' 6 string or writind thoughtful explorations of some of Bob Dylan's greatest songs as part of his blog "Recliner Notes," it has to be said that Scott is a man of many talents.

We do a deep dive with Scott about all that brought him to his most recent adventure, Recliner Notes, and find out what makes a man sit down and write about his 80 favorite Dylan tunes with such insight and aplomb.

Of course we devour along with Tom and myself as well diving into topics like Halloween specials, T-Bone steaks, Anthony Bourdain and much, much more on this special episode.

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Nov 03, 202101:04:51
Season 2, Ep. 5 - Edwin Arnaudin, Asheville Movie Guy

Season 2, Ep. 5 - Edwin Arnaudin, Asheville Movie Guy

Just in time for scary movie season, we bring in Asheville movie critic, Edwin Arnaudin, to give his picks and we find out all about his work as a film critic for ashvillemovies.com, Mountain Xpress, Citizen-Times and many more!

We also devour some small screen titles including "Only Murders in the Building," books, and much much more on this excellent episode.

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Oct 28, 202159:59
Season 2, Episode 4: Byron Ballard - Asheville's "Village Witch"

Season 2, Episode 4: Byron Ballard - Asheville's "Village Witch"

It's the spooky season and what better way to get into the spirit of the season than by talking to Asheville's Village Witch, Byron Ballard!  We find out so much about what it means to be a witch in modern times. We discuss the forensics of folk medicine, learn to pronounce "Samhain," and discuss topics such skin cream, Phish lyrics, sunflower seeds, and the dangers of candy corn. Get a little spooky and devour with us!

Oct 19, 202101:00:10
Just the Takes - "Take the Note"

Just the Takes - "Take the Note"

In this take, Tom reminds us that, before we get defensive, perhaps a better response is to "Take the note."  Good advice always. Devour it!

Oct 19, 202104:07
Just the Songs 3: Beer Belly Blues

Just the Songs 3: Beer Belly Blues

Beer Belly Blues

A:

Woke up this morning

And I looked in the mirror

Woke up this morning

Took a hard look in the mirror

Didn’t see no head, no legs, no tail

Just a bell-y full of beer

A:

Only 2 things make me sad in this ol’ world

But they happen all the time

Only 2 things make me sad

But they happen all the time

The first one is seeing the truth

And the other one is being blind

Chorus:

I paid the tab

I drank the booze

Yes I paid the tab

And I drank the booze

Don’t tell me you ain’t had them yourself

I got the beer belly blues

B:

I’ve talked to my tailor

Talked to my friends

Talked to my sponsor

But I can’t make amends

I talked to the governor

But the world’s still on fire

I talked to the devil

But he was wearing a wire

Chorus 2:

I paid the tab

I drank the booze

Don’t tell me you ain’t had them yourself

I got the beer belly blues

A:

Well I woke up this morning

With the beer belly blues

Yes I woke up this morning

With the Beer Belly Blues

But one day I won’t wake up

No more beer

No more belly

No more blues.

Oct 19, 202103:25
Season 2, Ep. 3 - Leah Rainis, Asheville Brewers Alliance

Season 2, Ep. 3 - Leah Rainis, Asheville Brewers Alliance

Asheville is famous for its climate, natural splendour, art and music scene, and of course...BEER!

We sit down with Leah Rainis of The Asheville Brewers Alliance and discuss all of the ins and outs of the craft beverage industry, its impact on Asheville, upcoming Beer events and discuss some of our favorite selections from the many available fall brews. Also discussed - grapes, scary movies, snacks and much, much, more!

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Oct 13, 202101:03:29
Just The Songs: "Chase the Cold"

Just The Songs: "Chase the Cold"

Chase the Cold

Where you going all packed for a ride.

You want me to think you got nothing to hide?

You've been leaving since you come through  the door.

Don't know what you're wasting time for.


Chorus:

Grass don't grow on a rolling stone,

You gotta keep moving  just to chase the cold…

Just to chase the cold away.


Nobody answers

Whenever I call

It’s to be expected

But I try anyway

There’s bound to be something

Some clue to go on

Keep on looking but the

Chances grow slimmer each day


Chorus


Bridge:

Don’t come around here on a lonely night

Don’t need a friend I need someone who

will hold me tight

Let me know

It’ll be ok….

And chase the cold away


I just keep sitting here while the days drag on

Just like a dog with an ol chaw bone

I get a little older

And a little colder each day

I guess you’re gone for good

That’s the way it’s gonna stay


Chorus

Oct 11, 202102:10
Just The Takes: "Tom Plays HORDE Tour"

Just The Takes: "Tom Plays HORDE Tour"

As a part of our episode about Colonel Bruce Hampton, Tom shared his experience of sharing the stage (or at least the side stage) with Phish, Widespread Panic, Aquarium Rescue Unit and the rest of HORDE tour.  Enjoy this tale/take and be sure to subscribe to "Josh and Tom Devour the World!"

Oct 11, 202103:28
Just The Takes: "Dryer Balls"

Just The Takes: "Dryer Balls"

Tom gives us a take every week and, this season, we'd like to highlight those ina series called "Just The Takes."  This one was the first take from our new season and our awesome episode with Nick Davis - director of the 30 for 30 series "Once Upon a Time in Queens." 

This take is all about doing what it takes to really go somewhere and the value such an excursion gives us.  And it also gives us a chance to consider what "dryer balls" can tell us about our genetics.

Note: "Dryer Balls" are not to be confused with "Drier Balls." Oh what a difference a little letter can make.  

Oct 11, 202102:22
Just The Songs: "Thanks For Playing"

Just The Songs: "Thanks For Playing"

Each week, our episodes end with an original song by Josh. This season, I'm going to try to release each song on its own for those who have a hankerin' for a tune. This was the song from our first episode of Season 2.

"Thanks for Playing"

I said,

“Thanks for playing that country song

I haven't heard it in far too long

I didn’t mind, but don't get me wrong

You missed a word or two

A couple notes were out of tune

But you kept on pushing through

By the time you sang the last line

I think you paid your dues.”

I dropped a ten in the tip jar

Wandered off but not too far

Still humming on a couple bars

That my heart was working through.

Suddenly you were standing there

Green eyes and auburn hair

Just like the very first time

I played the song for you.


The banks of the San Gabriel river

Just the thought can make me shiver

You talked me into

jumping in

Thank you for playing too


That brought up another time

You and I, we stayed behind

Everyone was headed

For a night out on the town

We stayed and said our own goodbyes

You know now I don’t remember why

I was probably just the kind of guy

You didn’t want around.


My mind drifts to Matamoros

We got the whole bar to sing the chorus

The times that we had

The good and bad

Thank you for playing too.


Ain’t it wild how the miles and years roll on

In a song

They melt away and today is a melody

Drifting on the wind

Blown away to way back when

the guitar man

Decides to play

A trick on you again.


A tear wells up in my eye

Guts are all balled up inside

I remember dancing hand in hand

Gruene hall in early June

Or was it Walburg in the fall?

It doesn’t matter really much at all

With every single lyric

I’m at one of them with you.


Step, slide and spin together

Sawdust under hard boot leather

Then hold you close

With one last note

Thank you for playing too.


Then like the song

You fade away

Thank you for playing too.

Oct 08, 202104:11
Season 2, Episode 2: Jerry Grillo, Author of "The Music and Mythocracy of Col. Bruce Hampton"

Season 2, Episode 2: Jerry Grillo, Author of "The Music and Mythocracy of Col. Bruce Hampton"

Col. Bruce Hampton, Ret. is one of the most enigmatic and influential characters in rock music history, and it takes a brave and committed character to try to capture all of that enigma. Jerry Grillo, with his biography "The Music and Mythorcracy of Col. Bruce Hampton" has done just that!

In this episode we talk synchronicities, idiosyncracies and our appreciation for the broad ranging influence of Col. Bruce - from his time as the front man of the legendary Hampton Grease Band, to his later years with Aquarium Rescue Unit, and to his most legendary exit from this earthly plane - on stage at his 70th birthday party. 

We also devour Norm MacDonald, YouTube Videos, Late Night Caretaking, the 1960s TV Series "The Prisoner" and much, much more!

Come devour the world with us!

Oct 05, 202101:03:00
Season 2, Episode 1: Nick Davis, author/director - "Once Upon a Time in Queens"/"Competing With Idiots"

Season 2, Episode 1: Nick Davis, author/director - "Once Upon a Time in Queens"/"Competing With Idiots"

Welcome back to "Josh and Tom Devour the World" - SEASON 2!  We've got great guests and ideas lined up to devour with you this season, which will run from now until the holidays. 

Our first guest has been very busy! Nick Davis is an author and director of many things, but most recently he directed a documentary about the World Champion 1986 Mets as part of ESPN's 30 for 30 franchise. Simultaneously, he finished up a book about his grandfather and great uncle "Competing with Idiots." The book chronicles the lives of Herman and Joe Mankiewicz of "Citizen Kane" fame (among others).

We devour both topics during our interview and more including: discounts, Noom, beach time, chips and much much more!

Stick around for the end to find out about Tom's genetic pre-disposition to misplacing dryer balls and hear Josh's latest original song "Thank You for Playing."

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Sep 28, 202153:36
Episode Twenty Three: Joe Zimmerman, Comedian

Episode Twenty Three: Joe Zimmerman, Comedian

Joe Zimmerman has a soothing voice. A long-time Asheville resident, Joe has carved out his own highly successful path through the comedy world finding his way onto stages like "The Late Late Show," John Oliver's New York Stand Up Show and the Montreal "Just for Laughs" festival. We catch Joe just before he comes back to Asheville for an August 18th appearance at the Orange Peel!

We devour ice cream, Phish, birds, golfing and stonks as we catch up and devour with the fantastic Joe Zimmerman.

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Aug 17, 202148:23
Episode Twenty-Two: Glenis Redmond, Imagination Activist and Poet

Episode Twenty-Two: Glenis Redmond, Imagination Activist and Poet

Glenis Redmond returns to devour with us as the first ever return guest on the Josh and Tom Devour the World podcast! Glenis shares so much about herself and her journey as a poet, cancer survivor, Gigi, mother and Black Carolinian. We learn about her most recent trip to The Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montogomery, Alabama - a pilgrimage that is still resonating with her and a story that we are sure will resonate with you. 

We also devour topics such as mixing metals, mixing jello, mixing jello shots, portobello mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, mushroom foraging, and Questlove's recent documentary film "The Summer of Soul."

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Jul 14, 202101:02:07
Episode Twenty-One: Ehren Cruz, Transformative Coach, Experience Catalyst

Episode Twenty-One: Ehren Cruz, Transformative Coach, Experience Catalyst

Ehren Cruz has made a real shift! After seven years as Artistic Director with the world famous Lake Eden Arts Festival, Ehren found himself in need of a change when the pandemic hit and there was no art to direct. So some soul searching and a few months later, Ehren has launched a career helping people to transform their mental and spiritual states - sometimes involving experiences with psychedelic and entheogenic substances. Ehren shares all he is learning as he moves into this exciting field and we get a chance to devour it all with him along with other topics like Catching (particularly 22), Falling, Tripping, and Barbecuing.

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Jun 29, 202158:45
Episode Twenty: Alli Marshall, Author/Poet, Owner of AM/FM Broadcast

Episode Twenty: Alli Marshall, Author/Poet, Owner of AM/FM Broadcast

Alli Marshall has been devouring the arts and entertainment scene in Asheville for years. As the long time A&E columnist for local Mountain Xpress weekly news journal, Alli has scene just about every band, dance/theatre troupe, and comedian that has graced a stage in Asheville. As a performer and poet, she's created works of her own for the Asheville Fringe Festival (among other stages) and is now working to help local artists elevate their own voices as an artists' media consultant in her new venture - AM/FM Broadcast.

We sit down with Alli and devour hot summer topics like the Asheville music scene, watermelon, swimming pools, Ikea and much, much more!

Devour with us!

Jun 19, 202144:08
Episode Nineteen: Kim Roney, Asheville City Council

Episode Nineteen: Kim Roney, Asheville City Council

Kim Roney is in it for her neighbors. Whether its advocating for public transportation, affordable housing, or better access to the process of city government, Kim Roney has been serving the city for 14+ years as an advocate and now as a member of the City Council. We devour the most recent decisions facing the city including the upcoming budget fight and the recent decision to remove the Vance monument.  Plus we hear Tom's take on recent sports fan misbehavior and Josh gives us one song in two different octaves - that's two, two, two octaves in one!  

**Please note, this episode was recorded prior to the recent appeals court decision to halt removal of the monument so this discussion does not cover that topic.

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Jun 07, 202151:16
Episode Eighteen: Claude Coleman, Jr. - Ween, Sound Space @ the Rabbit Motel

Episode Eighteen: Claude Coleman, Jr. - Ween, Sound Space @ the Rabbit Motel

What a thrill to devour the world with Claude Coleman Jr.! Claude is the owner and manager of Sound Space Rehearsal Studios at the historic Rabbit Motel in downtown Asheville, a mulit-instrumentalist, and probably best known  as drummer with the psychedlic punk rock country funk band Ween.  Claude joins us to devour on topics such as his new project (the aforementioned rehearsal studios), children's books, how he chose Asheville, and his "longest standing side gig" drummer for the "Karaoke from Muskogee" house band. We find out about all that and more as we devour the world with Claude Coleman Jr.!

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May 29, 202153:42
Episode Seventeen: Heather Maloy, Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance
May 25, 202149:06
Episode Sixteen: Pete Weiss, Mix/Master Master

Episode Sixteen: Pete Weiss, Mix/Master Master

Pete Weiss is a musician and audio engineer who has mastered and mixed sound for some of the best names in showbusiness - Warren Zivon, Devo, The Jayhawks, Type O Negative and Cher!  Pete teaches us all about the the art of mixing, the difference between that and mastering, and we also devour a wide variety of topics from returning to long working days, Time Loop movies, great radio stations, Beyond Burgers, mezcal negronis and much, much more!

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May 13, 202150:09
MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND BONUS EPISODE: Just the Songs Show, Vol. 1

MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND BONUS EPISODE: Just the Songs Show, Vol. 1

Every episode of the show ends with an original song from Capt. Josh. With Fifteen Episodes under our belt, we decided to share a collection of just the songs.

It's also Mother's Day weekend, and like his cowboy heroes from the Willie Nelson tune, the Josh would rather "give you a song than diamonds or pearls." So for all the moms out there, here's fifteen songs with plenty of fun interstitial memories from our first three and a half months of podcasts.

Let your ears devour with us!

May 08, 202151:39
Episode Fifteen: Liz Whalen Tallent - The Orange Peel/Rabbit Rabbit

Episode Fifteen: Liz Whalen Tallent - The Orange Peel/Rabbit Rabbit

Liz Whalen Tallent's father called on her to help for a summer gig back in 2006 to help out around Asheville's iconic Live Music Venue, The Orange Peel. 15 years later, she's still managing the venue which has become synonymous with Asheville's Live Music scene - hosting legendary acts from the Smashing Pumpkins to the Beastie Boys and live comedy like Duncan Trussell, Tig Notaro, and Marc Maron. She's also launched downtown Asheville's newest outdoor venue - Rabbit Rabbit - a joint venture with Asheville Pizza.  

As if that wasn't enough, Liz has also been busy during the pandemic working with NIVA - the National Indepenedent Venue Association - which works with more than a thousand venues nationwide to petition Congress for help, resulting in the recent Shuttered Venues Operators Grant.  

We talk music, activism, and life during the pandemic along with Oscar binging and dirt. Tom tells us to turn it down and Josh turns up the sauce with a "Spaghetti Western" tune! 

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Apr 28, 202150:26
Episode Fourteen: Dr. Yele Aluko, Chief Medical Officer, Ernst & Young

Episode Fourteen: Dr. Yele Aluko, Chief Medical Officer, Ernst & Young

Dr. Yele Aluko is the Chief Medical Officer of the Americas for Ernst & Young and he is working on some of the most complicated issues of our time in one of the most complicated industries - Health Care. As devourers of the world we sit down with Dr. Aluko to talk about how consumers interact with the health care system, we discuss the root causes of health inequity, and what health consumers can do to help ensure better health outcomes when they need to interact with the system.

We also talk peach flavoring, this week's seitan offering (mmm...."Lamb"), bone-in ribeyes, quality listening and Q-tubers.

Devour with us!

Apr 23, 202152:22
Episode Thirteen: Jessica Tomasin, Echo Mtn. Records/Connect Beyond Festival

Episode Thirteen: Jessica Tomasin, Echo Mtn. Records/Connect Beyond Festival

It's a "baker's dozen" of episodes for Josh and Tom, and joining us for this episode is one of Asheville's own, the amazing Jessica Tomasin!  Jessica is the General Manager of Echo Mountain Studios and the brain trust behind the Connect Beyond Festival. We connect with Jessica about the festival, the studio and beyond with topics like Tom's dream/Jessica's nightmare meal of seafood salad, the Connect Beyond book club, the many changes in the music industry, Saturday Night Live and Jessica's musical project with Ben Hovey - Golden Graveyard.

Then stick around after the break to hear Tom's take on celebrating Easter and Josh sings a song about what to do with his body when he dies.

Devour with us!

Apr 14, 202101:05:20
Episode Twelve: Peter Adamson, The History of Philosophy Podcast

Episode Twelve: Peter Adamson, The History of Philosophy Podcast

Peter Adamson is Professor of Philosophy at Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich, Germany and King's College in London, and he has a story to tell - namely "the Entire History of Philosophy With out ANY Gaps."  

Peter has been telling this story via his podcast "The History of Philosophy" for more than ten years with his delightful offering that focuses on the contributions of different philosophers or philosophical concepts each and every week. Peter joins us to specifically give us some insight about what some of the philosophers have said about "devouring," (especially"eatin' and drinkin') as well as sharing some of his insights about approaching such an epic challenge. 

Topics include Reese's peanut butter eggs, "akrasia," fish sandwich season, vegetarianism, the autobahn, and much more!

Apr 07, 202101:18:26
Episode Eleven: Mike Dillon, Vibraphone Shaman

Episode Eleven: Mike Dillon, Vibraphone Shaman

On "Episode Eleven" we turn it up to "Eleven" with inimitable vibraphone visionary, Mike Dillon.

Mike is a musician and firebreather of a performer/songwriter. Over the past year he's recorded not one, not two, but three albums of new music. We discuss his records, his process and his take on all things from music to politics to life on the road. Speaking of the road, his live shows are not to be missed and he will appear in Asheville at a socially distanced outdoor show with Brian Haas on April 7 at One World West Brewing! More info and tickets can be found here. 

Topics devoured include dogs, dog whistles, conspiracy theories, jazz, algoriithms, stand your ground laws, the Bad Brains, Ween, Fishbone and much, much, more!  

You can devour Mike's latest albums here, here and here.

Come, devour the world with Mike Dillon....and us!

Apr 06, 202101:13:55
Episode Ten: Stephanie Morgan/Chloe Taylor - Musician/Voiceover Actor

Episode Ten: Stephanie Morgan/Chloe Taylor - Musician/Voiceover Actor

We catch up with the one and only, Stephanie Morgan! An Asheville staple on the music scene with projects like stephaniesid and Pink Mercury, she has taken her talents to the West Coast where her voice is making waves as voice actor, Chloe Taylor. We devour and demolish on the topics of multiple personas/personalities, hiking, "fast woods," turtles, meditation and much, much more! 

And of course, a timely take from Tom and a weekly offering from the muses by Josh - a song intended for two voices...but performed by one.

Devour with us!

Mar 26, 202101:16:33
Episode Nine: The Get Right Band - Silas Durocher and Jesse Gentry

Episode Nine: The Get Right Band - Silas Durocher and Jesse Gentry

The Get Right Band celebrates 10 years of wowing audiences this Friday evening at the Salvage Station in Asheville, NC. Nearly a year after their most recent release "Itchy Soul" 2 of the trio's members join Josh and Tom to devour all subjects! The menu includes feelings, maturing, English Bagels, Confucius and a little bit of birds and the musical bees. 

You can find the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Zd7WrOfRKQKmVRiX3CQK0?si=hN9zw4_rQ6WCB75WO8g18A

Come devour with us!

Mar 17, 202101:07:39
Episode Eight: Angie Flynn-McIver, Theatre Director/Coach

Episode Eight: Angie Flynn-McIver, Theatre Director/Coach

Angie Flynn-McIver is a powerhouse. Whether working to produce and direct shows with Asheville's premiere professional theatre company, NC Stage, or as a coach for speakers and presenters with her company Ignite: CSP, Angie has proven over and over again that she has the wherewithal to perform at the absolute highest echelons of achievement. She also happens to be the first person that Josh ever met in North Carolina! We tell that story and devour on a variety of subjects including books, book clubs, unexpected gifts, the word "wherewithal" and a variety of other topics on this week's episode.

Come devour with us!

Mar 11, 202101:03:12
Episode Seven: Gar Ragland, Founder - Citizen Vinyl

Episode Seven: Gar Ragland, Founder - Citizen Vinyl

Gar Ragland is a man on a mission! As a long-time producer of musical artists, he saw an opportunity in the vinyl record industry and is making the most of it with his new project, Citizen Vinyl - a full scale vinyl record press located in the Asheville Citizen-Times building in downtown Asheville. What started out as a pure manufacturing project as become a multi-faceted venue with artisan deli, coffee, craft cocktails, a record store and full recording studio! We're glad he carved out a few minutes to talk about this vinyl pressing project along with pressing subjects like bacon presses, printing presses, waffle irons, and ecoystems complete with producers, consumers and decomposers. We were impressed!  

You will be too! Devour the world with Josh, Tom and Gar Ragland!

Mar 04, 202101:05:36
Episode Six: Glenis Redmond, Poet

Episode Six: Glenis Redmond, Poet

How do you introduce the amazing Glenis Redmond? She is a poet, educator, author and "imagination activist." She's also a daughter, mother, grandmother, and voice of hope and inspiration. She's also an "ear hustler," who listens with her skin and believes in miracles. Find out all that Glenis has been devouring recently and how it has shaped and focused her work.

Topics include: Birds, cheese, more cheese, horse movies, "Joe Pera Talks With You," poetry vs. philosophy and much much more!  

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Feb 26, 202159:40
Episode Five: Jim Bernfield, Filmmaker (Me To Play, 2021)

Episode Five: Jim Bernfield, Filmmaker (Me To Play, 2021)

Jim Bernfield is a 49ers fan and GrapeNuts enthusiast who found his real calling as a professional filmmaker - a skill that is well-evidenced in his latest work, Me To Play, showing now through February 25th, 2021 as part of the Slamdance Film Festival. The documentary follows actors Dan Moran and John Christopher Jones, both living with the debilitating effects of Parkinson's Disease, as they work to mount a production of Samuel Beckett's play Endgame; a play that Beckett wrote as a response to the death of his own mother and aunt from Parkinson's. We discuss the ins and outs of this captivating story, Jim's personal relationship with the cast, his own relationship with Parkinson's as the son of someone who suffered from the disease, as well as Jim's collegial relationship with our own Tom Chalmers. 

Also covered - Apple Fritters, the great GrapeNuts mystery of 2021, experiential film-drinking, and more! We end with Tom's Take about living with our own discomfort and Josh's Mardi Gras offering in honor of the voodoo queen of New Orleans, Marie LeVeau. 

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Feb 17, 202101:07:05
Episode Four: Aaron Price, Musician

Episode Four: Aaron Price, Musician

This week, Josh and Tom Devour with Aaron Price - Asheville musician and fellow member of Reasonably Priced Babies Improv Comedy! Aaron has a new recording out - Voyager - which you can find on bandcamp - https://aaronprice1.bandcamp.com/album/voyager - and in this episode we devour and demolish the inspiration for the various tracks on the record, catch up with Aaron after his birthday festivities, talk a little about what we miss devouring and are tired of devouring and we get a special Zoom Bomb appearance by a very special MYSTERY GUEST!  

Feb 12, 202101:09:40
Episode Three: Nate Barton, Visual Artist

Episode Three: Nate Barton, Visual Artist

Visual Artist and educator Nate Barton joins us to devour and demolish on the subjects of art, creativity and gallery openings in the age of Covid. Nate's latest gallery opening "The Creative Well" will be at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts and on Zoom this Friday, 2/5/21 at 4:30 pm. You can find Nate's work on his website - natebartonworks.com - and more about the exhibition at blackmountainarts.org. Other topics: Meditation, Dr. Pepper, Gummy Vitamin THCDKs, teaching and mid-life crises in the digital age. Also Tom delivers his take about the actions of a politician who shall not be named and Josh delivers his song with the theme "magical beasts!" Let us devour!

Feb 04, 202101:03:44
Episode Two: "Michele Scheve and Matt Mittan, Radio Entrepreneurs"
Jan 30, 202101:09:03
Episode One: "Alex Bradley"
Jan 22, 202101:09:02
Josh and Tom Devour the World - Episode Zero - "The Pre-Show Show" - with Guest AND Host Tom Chalmers

Josh and Tom Devour the World - Episode Zero - "The Pre-Show Show" - with Guest AND Host Tom Chalmers

Featuring performer/improviser/comedian Tom Chalmers and CEO of Bright Star Touring Theatre, Josh Batenhorst, this podcast is designed to take a look at consumerism, the hosts' personal consumer habits, and how those habits affect/effect what they create. Each episode discusses what the hosts have been "eating/drinking and thinking" over the past week and then includes an interview with a real-life working artist, creator or thinker.


This week we discuss fancy take-out, Plato's Republic, Steve Sax Syndrome and the Coffin Corner Kick, the American bungling of funerals and religion during Covid and we go in-depth with our host, Tom Chalmers, about how he got to be one of Asheville's favorite funny guys!

Jan 14, 202101:06:41