Hodgepodgecast

HodgePodgeCast S1 E3: Cleveland BalloonFest 1986

Listen in as Mur tells Jess the story of when 1,400,000 balloons were released in Cleveland's town square. It took a lot of work to pull this off and we'll do our best to fill you in! 
 
Resources:
2023-Qualatex-latex-polymer-Test.pdf. Qulatex Latex Polymer Test. (n.d.). https://pioneerballooncompany.widen.net/s/26ns5sgqcd/2023-qualatex-latex-polymer-test
 
All-america city award- celebrating the best in Civic Engagement. National Civic League. (2025, January 31). https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/america-city-award/
 
Cleveland.com. (2024, May 25). BalloonFest 1986: What Really Happened?. YouTube. https://youtu.be/MIM-pJP5A0o?si=CRfXC0O2P2QuBK09
 
Guerrieri, V. (2023, December 15). Balloonfest made Cleveland a laughingstock. did it deserve it?. Defector. https://defector.com/balloonfest-made-cleveland-a-laughingstock-did-it-deserve-it
 
Newman, V. (2024, November 18). Rested Guinness World Records titles and why we no longer monitor them. Guinness World Records. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2024/11/rested-guinness-world-records-titles-and-why-we-no-longer-monitor-them
 
Quinn, C. (2024, May 31). Where truth ends and fake news begins on Cleveland’s 1986 balloonfest: Letter from the editor. cleveland. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/06/where-truth-ends-and-fake-news-begins-on-clevelands-1986-balloonfest-letter-from-the-editor.html
 
Record policies. Guinness World Records. (n.d.). https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/record-policies
 
Sheridan, T. (n.d.). Thom Sheridan. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/thom.sheridan/posts/pfbid0qVDd6havqPqQvu3QknXfijSjaYcHRV1D2K44pqdKCVjwhLY7MWTQ9qEoTodjnfJ3l
 
Walker, T. (2021, January 12). YouTube. https://youtu.be/-j1AeV-n8j4?si=tFUCPaLYDMzDq-wC
 
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024a, November 17). Balloon release. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balloon_release#:~:text=A%20balloon%20release%20in%201986,balloons%20in%20a%20single%20release
 
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024b, December 17). Timeline of Cleveland. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiiomeline_of_Cleveland
 
Wikimedia Foundation. (2025, February 1). Hough riots. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hough_riots
 
 
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HodgePodgeCast S1, E2: Personality Changes in Organ Donor Recipients

Mur and Sara discuss the incredible story of Claire Sylvia, a heart-lung transplant survivor who felt a deep connection to her donor. 
 
Resources for this episode:
G. Jung Institute of New England. (n.d.). C.G. Jung Institute of New England. CG Jung Institute NE. https://cgjungne.com/about-us/c-g-jung-institute-new-england/
Liester, M. B. (2020). Personality changes following heart transplantation: The role of cellular memory. Medical Hypotheses, 135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2019.109468
Pearsall, P., Schwartz, G. E. R., & Russek, L. G. S. (2000). Changes in heart transplant recipients that parallel the personalities of their donors. Integrative Medicine, 2(2–3), 65–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1096-2190(00)00013-5
Sylvia, C., & Novak, W. (1998). A change of heart: A memoir. Warner Books.
 
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HodgePodgeCast Episode 1: I Have a Bridge to Sell You

Mur and Jenny explore the phrase: If you believe that, I have a bridge in Brooklyn for sale!
 
Resources for this episode:
Ancestry®. (n.d.-a). U.S. Immigration in the 1800s. U.S. Immigration in the 1800s | Ancestry® Family History Learning Hub. https://www.ancestry.com/c/family-history-learning-hub/1800-us-immigration#:~:text=In%20the%20years%20between%201880,escape%20increasing%20oppression%20and%20violence.
Brooklyn Bridge. NYC DOT - Brooklyn Bridge. (n.d.). https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/brooklyn-bridge.shtml#:~:text=The%20Brooklyn%20Bridge%20was%20designed,and%20was%20completed%20in%201883.
Clancy, C. J. (2024, December 12). The man who “sold” the brooklyn bridge, statue of liberty, and Ulysses Grant’s tomb. IrishCentral.com. https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/man-sold-brooklyn-bridge-statue-of-liberty
John a roebling suspension bridge > bridge history. John A Roebling Suspension Bridge. (n.d.). https://roeblingbridge.org/Bridge-History
Nelson, T. (2021, July 1). “capt.” George C. Parker (1860-1937) -... Find a Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229047420/george-c.-parker
New World Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Confidence game. New World Encyclopedia. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Confidence_game
Sifakis, C. (1993). Parker, George C. Brooklyn Bridge impressario. In Hoaxes and Scams A Compendium of Deceptions, Ruses and Swindles (pp. 198–199). story, Facts on File. 
 
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Siren Soapbox Episode 147: Commonly Misused Phrases

Do you think you know what these phrases mean?
The early bird gets the worm!
Blood is thicker than water.
Great minds think alike.
Jack of all trades.
Think again, fellow explorers! In this episode, the Sirens explore phrases that are commonly misused. If you love this episode, the conversation continues on Patreon where you’ll get exclusive content, including our conversations after the episode wraps: Siren Soapbox on Patreon
 
Check out this video of birds flying in perfect sync!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dskCpuxqtI 
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Siren Soapbox Episode 146 - 150 Years Old Recipes

This week the Sirens explore recipes that are at least 150 years old. Check out this tasty episode and check out www.sirensoapbox.com for more!

Siren Soapbox Episode 145: Pre-dive January-February 2024

Upcoming:
150 Year Old Recipes
Juggling
Mur’s Mystery Episode - not discussed in this episode, but there’s been a change in schedule
Kite Flying
Book Club
 
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Siren Soapbox Episode 144: Origami

In this episode, the Sirens explore the ancient art of origami! The Sirens had a good time exploring this art form. We hope you’ll give it a try and share your artwork with us!
 
Link the kit Siren Sara used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804854459?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_HCTYM2NBB7SK6HXRWS6C&language=en_US&fbclid=IwAR042aXBspz_mPI7LI_P-pY-91GzlfNn4q6iqaE0dbEQxADAtjvr10aZnJI 
 
Here are some links to a few famous Origami Artists:
Akira Yoshizawa – considered the grandmaster of origami
https://www.amusingplanet.com/2012/03/akira-yoshizawa-master-of-origami.html
 
Juho Konkkola
https://juhokonkkola.fi/origami/
 
Sipho Mabona – to scale origami elephant
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/03/white-elephant-sipho-mabona-2/ 
 
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Getting Reel: Harold and Maude

Check out this episode of Getting Reel with Siren Soapbox! The Sirens and their guests discuss the 1971 cult classic, Harold and Maude. Enjoy the show!
 
#explore #movieclub #cultclassic

Siren Soapbox Episode 142: Book Club Kick-off

This week the Sirens explore a new type of book club - they'll be writing their comments about what they are reading, and exchanging books so everyone has a chance to comment on every book.  Tune in to hear all about these shenanigans! 
 
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Siren Soapbox Episode 141:Cryptids

This week the Sirens explore the fascinating world of cryptids! Do you have a local cryptid story? Share it with us over at www.sirensoapbox.com 
 
North American Dogman Sightings
 
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