Michael interviews Pamela Garfield Jaegar about her new “A Practical Response to Gender Distress, Tips and Tools for Families”.Pamela Garfield Jaegar is a licensed clinical social worker with a vast experience with youth and school based programs. She has worked in residential and outpatient programs for adults and teens who are severely mentally ill. She has been outspoken against the identity politics takeover of the mental health industry. In particular she is outspoken against the “Gender Affirming Care” for minors.Her new book is titled “A Practical Response to Gender Distress, Tips and Tools for Families”. It’s an easy-read overview so families have the essential information to make true informed consent about gender medicine. The e-book is available for pre-sale and the paperback and hard cover will be available March 12th, in honor of Detransitioner Awareness Day. https://www.thetruthfultherapist.org/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Lakey (Punched After The Fact) writer/actor returns to the podcast to discuss Punched After The Fact release, our favorite scenes from the film, acting, audience reaction, new projects he is working on and more. Having seen Punched I can now say it's a great watch and you should definitely give it a viewing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael interviews Squeeze Mason about their new album The Astral Ballroom. Their "brand of moody synth-infused funk rock" is on full display on their new release and in short it's incredible. The band discuss their origins, their influences which are many and varied, the inspiration behind the album and how they worked with another guest on the show Liv. who has amazing vocal tracks on "Titan" and "Fishing For The Blues". The amazing album art is the cover for this episode. Enjoy!Website:https://www.squeezemason.ca/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the first official "Side Quest" episode Michael & Matthew talk about one of the GOATS of video game history SILENT HILL 2. (*SPOILERS*abound in this episode.  If you have not played the game, go play it is widely accessible.) Considered one of the very best in the psychological horror genre the game has a remake coming out which looks promising. SILENT HILL 2 is known for its fog, atmosphere, terrifying sound design, iconic enemies (Pyramid Head), pacing and writing that were way above and beyond back in its initial 2001 release on PlayStation 2.  They also discuss some of the game's influences like the novel Crime & Punishment, Jacob's Ladder and David Lynch films. The Lynch influence is most felt in the voice acting which is wonderfully "off" and cryptic. They also comment on the Last of Us TV show series finale (which was was 10/10), Black Summer on Netflix, Remakes more broadly and the other entries in the Silent Hill franchise including Silent Hill 3 and Silent Hill 4:The Room.  Thank you forlistening!Follow the podcast here:https://anchor.fm/pedestrian-at-besthttps://www.instagram.com/pedestrianatbestpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@pedestrianatbestpodcast9565/featured--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael interviews solo artist Jack Adamant about his new album "Obscure Places & Cupboards".  A great collection of guitar driven rockers that call to mind The Get Up Kids, Say Anything and older indie stalwarts like Husker Du and Dinosaur Jr.   Jack is definitely influenced by J Mascis and particularly Sebadoh.  They discuss the recording process during Covid-19, primary gear that was used, songwriting inspiration and plenty more. Cheers!Bio: Jack Adamant is a singer/songwriter from Italy who lives and records in Stockholm. His solo career began around 2012 when he started writing songs that were heavily influenced by American artists such as J Mascis, Lou Barlow, Evan Dando, Bob Mould, Mac McCaughan, Robert Pollard, Daniel Johnston and others from the same music scene.Website: https://jackadamant.com/Follow Jack:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIclREeHnQEfLGVKmEZXFughttps://www.instagram.com/jackadamant/https://twitter.com/jackadamant--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gamesclub are back and go over the events of May.  This is a month filled with a lot of side quests, fetch quests (bleh),and the introduction of Kanji Tatsumi.  Kanji's story is one of the triumphs of the early game and leads to a lot of good discussion. There is plenty of other side tangents about other games (Ghost of Tsushima and Persona 5 Strikes among others)  Enjoy!The world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences shared together with friends.  They say your soulmate will appear if you stare into a television set on a rainy night…  This strange rumor slowly spreads through the rural town of Inaba, the protagonist’s new home, just as a chain of mysterious murders begin. As the protagonist and his teammates chase after the truth, they find themselves opening the door to another world.Follow the podcast here:https://anchor.fm/pedestrian-at-besthttps://www.instagram.com/pedestrianatbestpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@pedestrianatbestpodcast9565/featuredFollow Brad Pitts on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/minimvlCheck out Comie's website (and excellent reviews and commentary) http://www.monkeyzero.net/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The GamesClub talk about the remainder of the month of April.  The characters are getting their persona powers, learning more about the midnight channel, and encountering their shadow selves in wild boss designs signature to the series.  Lots of great discussion in between.  Enjoy! The world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences shared together with friends.  They say your soulmate will appear if you stare into a television set on a rainy night…  This strange rumor slowly spreads through the rural town of Inaba, the protagonist’s new home, just as a chain of mysterious murders begin. As the protagonist and his teammates chase after the truth, they find themselves opening the door to another world. Follow the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/pedestrian-at-best https://www.instagram.com/pedestrianatbestpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@pedestrianatbestpodcast9565/featured Follow Brad Pitts on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/minimvl Check out Comie's website (and excellent reviews and commentary) http://www.monkeyzero.net/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael & Matthew are joined by Brad Pitts and Comie Prevette to discuss the introduction of Persona 4 Golden.  They discuss the opening events, the combat, their feelings on the characters, Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding and get about halfway through the game's first month of April.  The world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences shared together with friends.  They say your soulmate will appear if you stare into a television set on a rainy night…  This strange rumor slowly spreads through the rural town of Inaba, the protagonist’s new home, just as a chain of mysterious murders begin. As the protagonist and his teammates chase after the truth, they find themselves opening the door to another world.  Follow the Pedestrian at Best here: https://anchor.fm/pedestrian-at-best https://www.instagram.com/pedestrianatbestpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@pedestrianatbestpodcast9565/featured  Follow Brad Pitts on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/minimvl  Check out Comie's website (and excellent reviews and commentary) http://www.monkeyzero.net/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael & Matthew are joined by Brad Pitts and Comie Prevette to discuss the introduction of Persona 4 Golden.  They discuss the opening events, the combat, their feelings on the characters, Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding and get about halfway through the game's first month of April.The world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences shared together with friends.  They say your soulmate will appear if you stare into a television set on a rainy night…  This strange rumor slowly spreads through the rural town of Inaba, the protagonist’s new home, just as a chain of mysterious murders begin. As the protagonist and his teammates chase after the truth, they find themselves opening the door to another world.Follow the podcast here:https://anchor.fm/pedestrian-at-besthttps://www.instagram.com/pedestrianatbestpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@pedestrianatbestpodcast9565/featuredFollow Brad Pitts on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/minimvlCheck out Comie's website (and excellent reviews and commentary)http://www.monkeyzero.net/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael & Matthew introduce their new series "Games Club"!  This sub series of the podcast will cover video games that they love in depth and discuss why they have great stories, are fun to play, and see if they have stood the test of time.  This will cover a game in its entirety and discuss the plot, gameplay, characters and still contain plenty of fun and humor.The first game they have decided to cover is PERSONA 4: GOLDEN which is regarded as one of the best JRPGS of all time.  They talk about the development history of the game, their experience with the Persona series, and how they will approach covering the game in its entirety with their friends Brad Pitts and Comie Prevette.Persona 4 was developed by Atlus Studios It was directed by Katsura Hashino and written by Yuichiro Tanaka, Akira Kawasaki and Katsura Hashino.  The amazing music was composed by Shoji Meguro and Atsushi KitajohPersona 4 blends traditional RPG gameplay with simulation elements. The player controls the game's protagonist, a teenage boy who is named by the player, who comes to the town of Inaba for a year.Gameplay is divided between the real world of Inaba, where the protagonist carries out his daily life, and the mysterious "TV World", where various dungeons filled with monsters known as Shadows await.The world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences shared together with friends.  They say your soulmate will appear if you stare into a television set on a rainy night…  This strange rumor slowly spreads through the rural town of Inaba, the protagonist’s new home, just as a chain of mysterious murders begin. As the protagonist and his teammates chase after the truth, they find themselves opening the door to another world.Follow the podcast here:https://anchor.fm/pedestrian-at-besthttps://www.instagram.com/pedestrianatbestpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@pedestrianatbestpodcast9565/featured--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael & Matthew introduce their new series "Games Club"!  This sub series of the podcast will cover video games that they love in depth and discuss why they have great stories, are fun to play, and see if they have stood the test of time.  This will cover a game in its entirety and discuss the plot, gameplay, characters and still contain plenty of fun and humor.  The first game they have decided to cover is PERSONA 4: GOLDEN which is regarded as one of the best JRPGS of all time.  They talk about the development history of the game, their experience with the Persona series, and how they will approach covering the game in its entirety with their friends Brad Pitts and Comie Prevette.Persona 4 was developed by Atlus Studios It was directed by Katsura Hashino and written by Yuichiro Tanaka, Akira Kawasaki and Katsura Hashino.  The amazing music was composed by Shoji Meguro and Atsushi KitajohPersona 4 blends traditional RPG gameplay with simulation elements. The player controls the game's protagonist, a teenage boy who is named by the player, who comes to the town of Inaba for a year.Gameplay is divided between the real world of Inaba, where the protagonist carries out his daily life, and the mysterious "TV World", where various dungeons filled with monsters known as Shadows await.The world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences shared together with friends.They say your soulmate will appear if you stare into a television set on a rainy night…This strange rumor slowly spreads through the rural town of Inaba, the protagonist’s new home, just as a chain of mysterious murders begin. As the protagonist and his teammates chase after the truth, they find themselves opening the door to another world.Follow the podcast here:https://anchor.fm/pedestrian-at-best--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael interviews Annette Smith from the Music Junkies Podcast.  They discuss her podcast, what music has meant for her and her guests, the fun and outrageous questions she will ask her guests, marriage, and a lot more.  Enjoy!Website:https://linktr.ee/Musicjunkies--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael interviews electro pop/funk star Salme Dahlstrom.  Dahlstrom has had a hit with "C'mon Ya'll" and is working a new album plus a 60's pop based project Kelly + Saint.  They discuss her music origins, influences, style and what they want to see in pop music.Website:https://www.salmedahlstrom.com/Kelly + Sainthttps://www.kellyandsaint.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alli Gemini gives a special Christmas message and has a special recording of "Under the Mistletoe". Alli will be a guest on the podcast in 2023.  Enjoy and Happy Holidays!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael interviews Indie/Americana artist Van Plating about her upcoming album Orange Blossom Child, her production on Liv.'s Young Dumb and In Love, her role as producer on that album, how she constructs songs and melodies, how voice lessons turned into  a collaboration what drew her back into making music.     Website:https://vanplating.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vanplating/Twitter:https://www.twitter.com/vanplatingSweetwater Brewing Performance:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdJ46N7GVXs--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael interviews Indie/Americana artist Van Plating about her upcoming album Orange Blossom Child, her production on Liv.'s Young Dumb and In Love, her role as producer on that album, how she constructs songs and melodies, how voice lessons turned into  a collaboration what drew her back into making music.Website:https://vanplating.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vanplating/Twitter:https://www.twitter.com/vanplatingSweetwater Brewing Performance:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdJ46N7GVXs--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael interviews Sean Faust an alt progressive rock multi-instrumentalist based out of Bergen New Jersey.  He has been involved in multiple projects including his former band Money For The Toll and is now producing new solo material under his name.  He also has played keyboards in Mickey Delchiondo's (aka Dean Ween) Echoes project which is a band that gets together to play Pink Floyd's epic "Echoes" from the classic album Meddle. They discuss musical eclecticism, various prog bands and albums, concerts that have inspired them, how teaching impacts musical growth and more.  Enjoy their conversation and follow Sean Faust below.Sean's links to all of his music:https://linktr.ee/seanfaustmusicEchoes Performance from 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NjalkBq01o--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael talks with Ian McGlynn from the Why Whiskey Podcast about his return to podcasting, his recent episode about the Holy Grail, how whiskey (and alcohol) is woven in the American story and more.  Grab your favorite bourbon and enjoy.  Cheers!Website: https://anchor.fm/why-whiskey/supportInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/why_whiskey_podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/whiskey_why?s=21&t=MKU3XP2IXVXDX9EQu9lyng--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode Michael interviews Indie/Americana artist Liv.  She released her debut album "Young, Dumb, and in Love on November 4th and it is available on any major streaming sites like Spotify, Apple Music and more.  They discuss the album and its themes, the music making process, songwriting inspiration, and  her plans for the future.   Click on the link below to listen to her awesome music.  Website: https://www.livmusicby.com/young-dumb-and-in-loveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/liv.musicby/Twitter: https://twitter.com/livmusicby?s=21&t=GDmK1-I_RGo_XXsOfw2x-A--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode Michael interviews  Dennis Mallen.  Dennis is a professional actor, entrepreneur, and influencer.  He has had roles in major films like “The Irishman” and “The Devil’s Advocate” and supporting roles in “The Mad Hatter”, “Life’s Rewards” “Ponder” as well as commercial and theater roles. We discuss his acting career, method acting, work ethic, the state of movies and entertainment today, and why it’s important to have a positive outlook on life to succeed in your goals.  Dennis was also a dot com era entrepreneur, and his business acumen and insight is inpsiring.  This is one of my favorite conversations to date on the podcast.  Thank you for listeningFollow Dennis:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9990253/https://www.instagram.com/itsdennismallen/Today's promo is for the awesome The Madames Podcast: Movies minus the mansplainingCheck them out here:https://www.instagram.com/themadamespod/https://themadamespod.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pedestrian-at-best/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.