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Problem Solvers…ish #7 — Santa Claus and other Slippery Deities

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NSFW: Your kids have a lot to gain by working the Santa Claus angle—and the tooth fairy, and the Easter Bunny, and…FLOZZ?

Today’s caller presents Seth and Lex with a real doozie of a problem—a crisis of faith, you might say. Can a family be atheist and still incorporate a little childhood mythology into the mix?

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Problem Solvers…ish #6 — Becoming Kind of a Big Deal on Twitter

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NSFW: Your Twitter fan base is puny—have you thought about becoming famous?

You put your best pithy quotes and clever memes out there in the Twittosphere, but where’s the love? Seth and Lex will lay out your personal path to Social stardom.

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Problem Solvers…ish #4 — Don’t put up with poop from your neighbors!

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Neighbor Relations: A messy minefield after a scooper war…"Problem Solvers...ish" — a twisted take on the advice column with comedy duo Seth Brown and Lex Friedman

 

Your neighbors’ dog is a poop factory. Your neighbors don’t care.

How do ask your neighbors to clean up after their dog without stepping in it? We mean an inter-apartment landmine of hostility, of course. The issue seems pretty cut and dried to you (or maybe not so dried…yeesh!)—not your dog, not your poop. Why should you have to put up with it the nasty sight and smell, right? Shit-fer-brains neighbors might be surprisingly confused about their civic responsibility as far as Fifi’s fecal habits go.

Seth and Lex plumb the depths of weeks of poop and neighborly patience and offer some solutions about how to deal with inescapable, irresponsible pet owners. The key thing is to avoid violence. Or wait…was an act of violence the solution? I don’t remember. But when you’ve had to clean the crap out of the treads of your high tops with a thin stick for the third time, there’s only one place to turn—The Problem Solvers…ish! They’ll help restore that sense of peace and harmony, poop-free!

What’s YOUR Problem?

Every week Seth Brown and Lex Friedman tackle a listener submitted problem. It could be any kind of issue—family, career, love, religion, political. Doesn’t matter! Seth and Lex are equally unqualified to address ANY of your troubles.

BUT, that doesn’t mean they won’t try. And it doesn’t mean they might not solve your problem by accident! Just Skype click the link in the sidebar to access our web-based voice-messaging system. Or, if you’re bashful, e-mail it to us at problems<at>greylockglass.com

At your request, we will “Anonymize” your voice, making is less likely that your boss will recognize that it’s you complaining about her peculiar bathroom habits and tendency to stalk you on social media.

Problems dealt with on a “funniest-come, first-served basis.” Real Debbie-downer issues like death, IRS audits, and that sink hole swallowing up your carport? The may take a lonnnnng time for us to get around to. Just leave a voice message by clicking the picture in the side bar of the girl on the party line!

 

 

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Problem Solvers…ish #3 — Election Woes: Living in an Idiocracy?

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Cerebral Electoralosis:

Stupidity Exacerbated by Prolonged Exposure to Election Coverage"Problem Solvers...ish" — a twisted take on the advice column with comedy duo Seth Brown and Lex Friedman

 

 

Has the coming election turned YOUR friends, family, and co-workers into morons?

Hoo-BOY is this a tough problem! You can just about hear the droplets of sweat trickle down the ashen faces of our trustee solutioneers as they grapple with one of the BIG conversational No-Nos—politics. But we knew it couldn’t be avoided. Someone was bound to call up begging for help with the common problem of being surrounded by idiots durning a heated (and unnaturally long…) election season.

Seth and Lex do their best to grapple with the deeper social and psychological issues surrounding the people’s-brains-turn-to-mush syndrome that occurs on both sides (but this year, a LOT more on one side, if you follow me) of the campaign divide. What do you DO when people you know, like, and maybe even love are politically challenged? Is there any way to get all the way through the election in November without alienating half of your community? The Problem Solvers…ish tell you how!

What’s YOUR Problem?

Every week Seth Brown and Lex Friedman tackle a listener submitted problem. It could be any kind of issue—family, career, love, religion, political. Doesn’t matter! Seth and Lex are equally unqualified to address ANY of your troubles.

BUT, that doesn’t mean they won’t try. And it doesn’t mean they might not solve your problem by accident! Just Skype click the link in the sidebar to access our web-based voice-messaging system. Or, if you’re bashful, e-mail it to us at problems<at>greylockglass.com

At your request, we will “Anonymize” your voice, making is less likely that your boss will recognize that it’s you complaining about her peculiar bathroom habits and tendency to stalk you on social media.

Problems dealt with on a “funniest-come, first-served basis.” Real Debbie-downer issues like death, IRS audits, and that sink hole swallowing up your carport? The may take a lonnnnng time for us to get around to. Just leave a voice message by clicking the picture in the side bar of the girl on the party line!

 

 

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Problem Solvers…ish #2 — Dearly Invited…Wedding RSVPuhleeze.

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The Dreaded Wedding Invitation

"Problem Solvers...ish" — a twisted take on the advice column with comedy duo Seth Brown and Lex Friedman

 

 

Nothing like a June Wedding! Unless you had other plans for those 30 days…

Okay, so of course we know that there are some Blessed Events you really DO want to go to. But you and the nuptiates knew you’d be there long before the gilt-scripted envelope showed up. We’re talking about those invites that make you say, whahhhh? You’re not that close to the bride OR groom, you’re like, 2,500 miles away, and you KNOW you’re going to be forced to endure some freaky ceremony that offends your faith or lack thereof.

What do you DO? You don’t want to be rude, but…Let Seth and Lex steer you in the right direction. It may take poetry slamming. It may take team Limerick-ing. But I’m pretty sure you won’t be wasting your June afternoons making small talk with relatives of friends of relatives of high school school class mates that you actually dated, now that you think of it, and…you get the picture.

What’s YOUR Problem?

Every week Seth Brown and Lex Friedman tackle a listener submitted problem. It could be any kind of issue—family, career, love, religion, political. Doesn’t matter! Seth and Lex are equally unqualified to address ANY of your troubles.

BUT, that doesn’t mean they won’t try. And it doesn’t mean they might not solve your problem by accident! Just Skype click the link in the sidebar to access our web-based voice-messaging system. Or, if you’re bashful, e-mail it to us at problems<at>greylockglass.com

Problems dealt with on a “funniest-come, first-served basis.” Real Debbie-downer issues like death, IRS audits, and that sink hole swallowing up your carport? The may take a lonnnnng time for us to get around to. Just leave a voice message by clicking the picture in the side bar of the girl on the party line!

 

 

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Problem Solvers…ish #1 — Racism

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Welcome! And say hello to Problem Solvers…ish, the latest addition to the Greylock Glass’ offerings. It’s also the first show we’ve launched strictly for your entertainment and amusement. It’s comedy meets the advice column!

"Problem Solvers...ish" — a twisted take on the advice column with comedy duo Seth Brown and Lex Friedman

 

 

Every week Seth Brown and Lex Friedman tackle a listener submitted problem. It could be any kind of issue—family, career, love, religion, political. Doesn’t matter! Seth and Lex are equally unqualified to address ANY of your troubles.

BUT, that doesn’t mean they won’t try. And it doesn’t mean they might not solve your problem by accident!

RACISM v. COMEDY!

In this, the very first episode, our intrepid solutionauts tackle the problem of RACISM. We thought it best to start out small and slow. Let’s see how they do with this perennially thorny challenge!

All I know is, there’s only so long any social ill can withstand the healing power of laughter and comedy.

YOU TOO can have your problems solved!

In this latest addition to our family of podcasts—you might call it a problem child—comedy duo Seth Brown and Lex Friedman want to hear all about your problems. Problems dealt with on a “funniest-come, first-served basis.” Real Debbie-downer issues like death, IRS audits, and that sink hole swallowing up your carport? The may take a lonnnnng time for us to get around to. Just leave a voice message by clicking the picture in the side bar of the girl on the party line!

 

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Will Call #34 — Williamstown Artist Open Studios : Pottery

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Bowls by Stephanie Boyd; photo submitted by the artist.
Bowls by Stephanie Boyd; photo submitted by the artist.

Williamstown Artist Open Studios will be having a pre-holiday event, showcasing some of the most dazzling work from local artists of a variety of disciplines.
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Green River, Williamstown, Mass.; photo by Sheila Velazquez.

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Immersion in a slowly blooming landscape, and in the rituals of the season, can make the wait for Spring-proper beyond

The Top Left Corner #23: North Adams and Pittsfield Make Long-Awaited Choices

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North Adams mayoral incumbent Richard Alcombright handily bested challenger John Barrett III on Tuesday night, winning his fourth term in office; photo courtesy iBerkshires.
North Adams mayoral incumbent Richard Alcombright handily bested challenger John Barrett III on Tuesday night, winning his fourth term in office; photo courtesy iBerkshires.

We speak with Tammy Daniels, managing editor of iBerkshires.com about the results of the elections in two cities.

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Immersion in a slowly blooming landscape, and in the rituals of the season, can make the wait for Spring-proper beyond

The lush, stone-walled Italian Garden at The Mount provides a respite from Northeastern summer heat and humidity; early morning photo by Kevin Sprague.

I Am Going to Leave Her Here

The Mount as Edith Wharton’s Feminist Manifesto

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The lush, stone-walled Italian Garden at The Mount provides a respite

INDIEcent Exposure #16 — Common Folks Brings Monster Smash to Life

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Arc Iris returns to North Adams to mesmerize Hallowe'en revelers at Monster Smash; Photo by Shervin Lainez
Arc Iris returns to North Adams to mesmerize Hallowe'en revelers at Monster Smash; Photo by Shervin Lainez

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Superhuman Happiness, led by Stuart Bogie, will help the lost find their groove this Hallowe'en; photo by Tatiana McCabe
Superhuman Happiness, led by Stuart Bogie, will help the lost find their groove this Hallowe’en; photo by Tatiana McCabe

 

Common Folk Artist Collective and FNProductions present “Monster Smash 2015” featuring Arc Iris, Superhuman Happiness and Smash Frequency in an eclectic musical event Saturday Oct. 31, at the Elks Lodge, 100 Eagle St., North Adams, Mass. Keep Reading

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The Top Left Corner #22: Greylock Mill to House Food Biz Incubator

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Karla Rothstein and Salvatore Perry, with Mayor Richard Alcombright, center, speak of the next steps in their plans to redevelop the former textile mill; photo courtesy iBerkshires.com
Karla Rothstein and Salvatore Perry, with Mayor Richard Alcombright, center, speak of the next steps in their plans to redevelop the former textile mill; photo courtesy iBerkshires.com

Tammy Daniels discusses the Greylock Mill event that revealed plans to create an incubator space for commercial food business. New mill owners Karla Rothstein and Salvatore Perry met with USDA representatives, Mayor Richard Alcombright, and members of local business and other organizations.

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Berkshire Business Outlook #3 — Country Curtains Launches Global Showcase for “Berkshire Originals”

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"Early Thaw," By John MacDonalsd; image courtesy Country Curtains

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"Winter Dusk," by John MacDonald; image courtesy Country Curtains
“Winter Dusk,” by John MacDonald; image courtesy Country Curtains

Country Curtains recently launched “Berkshire Originals,” an online portal into the creativity of local arts offerings for the rest of the world to enjoy. By building relationships with all types of Berkshire artists, this interior decor landmark hopes to satisfy the longing of customers for the handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces you can only find here.

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The Top Left Corner, Episode 6 — Radio Free Greylock!

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PLUS: iBerkshires News Headlines, Music from Munk Duane and Wishbone Zoe, and Jason doing a lousy job filling in for Kelly of Berkshire Family Focus.

Guglielmo Marconi in 1901; public domain photo part of the LIFE Photo Archive
Guglielmo Marconi in 1901; public domain photo, part of the LIFE Photo Archive

We have a great show for you today, despite the very noticeable absence of Kelly Bevan McIlquham of Berkshire Family Focus, who’s taking the week off from the show while she’s on vacation somewhere warm. Tammy D. is back with the headlines, as well as the backstory behind the headlines that help it all make more sense. Northern Berkshire County is getting wired for sound (actually, that’d be wireless) as we embrace some 20th Century audio tech. And we plug in to some arresting new music from both ends of the Commonwealth.

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Green River, Williamstown, Mass.; photo by Sheila Velazquez.

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Immersion in a slowly blooming landscape, and in the rituals of the season, can make the wait for Spring-proper beyond

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