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To challenge and rethink our paradigms for understanding society, by applying Reformed theology and philosophy to politics, religion, and culture, in order to encourage individual freedom and responsibility within our own spheres of influence. Mere Liberty is about liberty at its most fundamental core. It’s stripping away the rhetoric that we’ve become accustomed to hearing and challenging the paradigms that face us today. Mere Liberty is not about politics per se, rather it’s about the phil ...
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Welcome to a special episode of the 2024 season of SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week is Part Two of our annual “Breaking Down the SDCC Schedule” podcasts. Join the team as we look at what’s scheduled for the main panel rooms on Saturday and Sunday; give insight and analysis on room flow and when t…
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Welcome to a special episode of the 2024 season of SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week is Part One of our annual “Breaking Down the SDCC Schedule” podcasts. Join the team as we look at what’s scheduled for the main panel rooms on Preview Night, Thursday, and Friday; give insight and analysis on room…
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This week on the show we are welcoming back television critic Eric Goldman to talk about the TV shows of San Diego Comic-Con; which ones may or may not show up, the likelihood of a return to normal, and more. We’ll also cover all the latest SDCC news and exclusives. Join us for a fun and informative show.…
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This week on the show we are joined by two returning special guests. First up we will welcome back Germain Lussier, Senior Reporter covering entertainment for Gizmodo and io9. We’ll talk about the movies of San Diego Comic-Con; which ones may show up, or won’t, and more. Then Tom Vargas from Factory Entertainment will join us to talk about their ex…
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This week on SDConCast we are joined by Ryan Coan, CEO and Founder of Creative Riff, the company that has put together wonderful offsites at San Diego Comic-Con, including Abbott Elementary, Disney Plus, and many years of FX. We’ll talk with him about what it takes to create these activations and events. We’ll also cover all the latest news, exclus…
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This week on SDConCast we are joined by two special guests. Up first will be Rick Geary, award-winning artist and illustrator and creator of the Toucan (“Stan”), the San Diego Comic-Con mascot. Then we’ll be joined by Experience Level Entertainment (XLE Productions), the company behind last year’s “Best Party at SDCC”, to discuss this year’s themed…
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This week on SDConCast we are joined by Maija Gates, current Event Director at ReedPop and former CCI Chief Experience Officer who also worked in Industry Registration, Talent Relations, and more in her 22 years with Comic-Con International. We’ll talk with her about what it’s like working for, and growing up in, the world of conventions. We’ll als…
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This week on SDConCast we are joined by Steve Coulson and Mike Monello of Campfire, the company that has helped bring so many amazing and immersive offsites to life at San Diego Comic-Con, including last year’s The Street of Immortality for AMC and Animayhem for Hulu. We’ll talk with them about what it takes to create these activations and events. …
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This week on SDConCast we are joined by Jonah Keel of 42West Fandom & Franchises, the full service public relations firm who have helped put together and promote many of your favorite offsites (including Fandom), panels, and exhibitors at San Diego Comic-Con. We’ll talk with him about what it’s like creating these for such a massive pop culture eve…
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This week on SDConCast we are joined by artist Priscilla Wilson, creator of Soonay and Toratai, as well as a wide range of art, figures, pins, and more. We’ll talk about creating her art and experiences at San Diego Comic-Con and more. We’ll also cover all the latest news, exclusives, and more. Join us for a fun and informative show.…
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Welcome to week two of the 2024 season of SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week we’re joined by returning guest Gary Sassaman, former Director of multiple departments at Comic-Con International, including Director of Programming (2000-2007), Director of Print and Publications (2007-2012), and Director…
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Welcome to Season 13 of SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog, and it’s also our 15th anniversary. We’re kicking off this season in our now annual tradition with special guest Mark Evanier. We’ll discuss what he has in store for SDCC in addition to memories from past cons. We’ll also cover the latest SDCC news. …
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mereliberty.com/042 On this episode of Dare to Think, host Kerry Baldwin delves into the complex history of the Libertarian Party's stance on abortion rights. In her exploration, Kerry highlights key shifts in the party's platform over the decades, shedding light on the diverse perspectives within the Libertarian Party. As she navigates through the…
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Join the SDConCast for the first special edition podcast of 2024. We’re breaking down the WonderCon panel schedule with highlights of the big rooms, what panels you might have overlooked, and of course, our dark horse picks. Tune in for an information-packed show. (This is a new version of this episode with fixed audio.)…
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| SUMMARY - Nancy Pearcey Explains The Toxic War on Masculinity | TIP JAR: https://donate.stripe.com/aEUdUE5YodhZgkUeUV In this episode of Dare to Think, Kerry Baldwin interviews Professor Nancy Pearcey about her book, The Toxic War on Masculinity. This book is not intended to take sides in cultural-religious debate between Complementarianism and E…
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mereliberty.com/040 TIP JAR: https://donate.stripe.com/aEUdUE5YodhZgkUeUV Summary Welcome to Dare to Think, where we challenge & and rethinking prevailing paradigms. In today's episode, we delve into the relaunch of the Liberty Seminar, a course designed by Kerry Baldwin to cultivate the invaluable skill of thinking well using the Socratic method. …
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TIP JAR: https://donate.stripe.com/aEUdUE5YodhZgkUeUV New Mexico is facing challenges in terms of violent crime, property crime, education, healthcare access, and economic stability. Despite being a "blue state," historically, Democrats in New Mexico have been pro-Second Amendment and have had few gun control laws. The majority of the population in…
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Welcome to a special episode of the 2023 season of SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week is Part Two of our annual “Breaking Down the SDCC Schedule” podcasts. Join the team as we look at what’s scheduled for the main panel rooms on Saturday and Sunday; give insight and analysis on room flow and when t…
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Welcome to a special episode of the 2023 season of SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week is Part One of our annual “Breaking Down the SDCC Schedule” podcasts. Join the team as we look at what’s scheduled for the main panel rooms on Preview Night, Thursday, and Friday; give insight and analysis on room…
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This week on the show we are welcoming back Eric Goldman, Managing Editor for Fandom. We’ll talk about the TV shows of San Diego Comic-Con; which ones may show up, or won’t, how the strike may affect the con, and more. We’ll also cover all the latest SDCC news and exclusives. Join us for a fun and informative show.…
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This week on the show we are welcoming back Germain Lussier, Senior Reporter covering entertainment for Gizmodo and io9. We’ll talk about the movies of San Diego Comic-Con; which ones may show up, or won’t, how the strike will affect the con, and more. We’ll also cover all the latest SDCC news and exclusives. Join us for a fun and informative show.…
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This week we are welcoming KAP Media Group to the show, who have put wraps all over the Gaslamp during San Diego Comic-Con over the years, including 18 locations in 2022 featuring The Rings of Power, Star Trek, Teen Wolf, Krapopolis, and more. We’re joined by Lori Brabant (Founder and CEO), and Kelly Reynolds (Partner, Strategic Business Developmen…
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This week we are welcoming multiple guests to the show. First up we have Daniel Shaughnessy, Director of Sales & Marketing for Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina to discuss preparing and running a hotel during San Diego Comic-Con. Then, in a pre-recorded interview, we have writer Paul Cornell and Tom Peyer, Editor-In-Chief at Ahoy Comics, to discuss…
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This week we are welcoming the award-winning NVE Experience Agency, who has put on several of your favorite offsites at San Diego Comic-Con over the years, including last year’s Dungeons & Dragons, as well as previous activations for Amazon Fire, IMDboat, The Tick, and more. We’re joined by Brett Hyman (President), and Florencia Sadler (Director of…
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This episode originally aired on our Patreon. Have you ever wanted to order a commission, and felt intimidated or unsure how or where to start? Or maybe you have ordered commissions, and are just looking for some tips. In this special bonus episode which originally aired on our Patreon, Kerry and Erin offer suggestions for ordering commissions, and…
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This week on SDConCast we are joined by Eric Powell, creator of The Goon and the Albatross Funnybooks imprint — as well as one of his biggest fans (who also happens to be an actor, writer, producer, and novelist of the Ronan Boyle series), Thomas Lennon. We’ll hear their stories about writing, creating art, and SDCC. We’ll also cover all the latest…
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Have you ever wondered how a giant inflatable Ozzy Osbourne is made? Or where it goes when it’s no longer on the Promenade during San Diego Comic-Con? Or if you’re Drax, you might wonder why is inflatable? This week on SDConCast we are welcoming Shawn McEachern, President of Inflatable Design Group, to find out the answer to some of these questions…
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Welcome to week two of the 2022 season of SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week we’re joined by Gary Sassaman, former Director of multiple departments at Comic-Con International, including Director of Programming (2000-2007), Director of Print and Publications (2007-2012), and Director of Print and Di…
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Welcome to Season 12 of SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. We’re kicking off as we have the last few years with special guest Mark Evanier. We’ll discuss what he has in store for SDCC in addition to memories from past cons. We’ll also cover the latest SDCC news. Join us for a fun and informative show as we r…
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Summary - A First Person Perspective of the First Battle of Loc Ninh, Vietnam TIP JAR: https://donate.stripe.com/aEUdUE5YodhZgkUeUV mereliberty.com/038 My father died a two weeks ago today, March 21st. It was expected, as he suffered for many years from COPD. In 2011, he composed a brief memoir. This was meant as catharsis for therapy we was receiv…
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TIP JAR: https://donate.stripe.com/aEUdUE5YodhZgkUeUV Summary – Exploring Foster Adoption with Dox Dixon There are many avenues of adoption and are mostly associated with adopting unwanted unborn babies. But what about foster adoption of already born children? What is the process of foster adoption like, what considerations should prospective adopt…
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mereliberty.com/036 TIP JAR: https://donate.stripe.com/aEUdUE5YodhZgkUeUV Summary - What Will it Take For Women to Choose Life with Emily Berning https://letthemlive.org/ What would it look like for us to take seriously the reasons women give for getting abortions? Some of the loudest prolifers believe that considering reasons why women get abortio…
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Hyperlinked show notes found at mereliberty.com/035 TIP JAR: https://donate.stripe.com/aEUdUE5YodhZgkUeUV Summary - Decriminalizing Sex: Where Prostitution Meets Purity Culture An odd twist in my research on a libertarian theory of reproductive rights (and abortion), I've had to dive into how the criminal justice system treats the crime of rape. In…
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TIP JAR: https://donate.stripe.com/aEUdUE5YodhZgkUeUV Summary - Reformed Libertarians with Gregory Baus Today I’m announcing a new podcast that I’ve been working on and will be co-hosting. Many of you know that I’m a Reformed Christian who is also libertarian. But what you may not realize, is the extent to which my libertarian views are grounded in…
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