Bowl After Bowl

***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published November 2, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** In this short-and-sweet episode, we talk about the upcoming November 4 election nationally and locally as well as an update on the #RecallChadwick movement. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: @SpencerWPearson & @LaurienRose

***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published October 25, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Today we sat down with Aaron Malin, Director of Research for Show-Me Cannabis. We discuss his experience covering protests in Ferguson, MO for Reason Magazine. Aaron told us he was troubled by the tactics the police were using during protests following the non-indictment of Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. Aaron said that, among other things, he saw police attention focused on groups of loud but relatively peaceful protesters as looters ransacked businesses and destroyed property just a short distance away. He also talks about the incredible displays of force by police and National Guard personnel. Aaron also told us about his research work with Show-Me Cannabis, a Missouri group that aims to legalize cannabis in 2016. Aaron has recently been focused on researching the various Drug Task Forces in the state of Missouri. Another of his projects is to identify if and when taxpayer funds have been used to illegally campaign against cannabis reform efforts and to ensure the practice stops. Aaron does most of his research using data he obtains via open records requests. Under the Missouri Sunshine Law, information about taxpayer-funded agencies must be made available upon request. Aaron walks us through the process of how to submit a Sunshine Law request in Missouri and shares a few of the more interesting things he's found in his research.

***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published May 13, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Hey there Bowlers! We've been gone for a week but are back at it tonight with another episode! Lance Nichols joined us last week but we lost audio quality and had to redo the recording this afternoon. Lance is a Mizzou student in the English department and is an aspiring creative fiction writer. We discuss his path to and through Mizzou and what his future plans might entail. Laurien Rose also joins us as a special cohost. We may be seeing more of Laurien on the show now that she's out of the Missourian. Laurien, Lance and I discuss the recent Columbia Manhunt, the utter silliness of #BringBackOurGirls, why you should listen to the No Agenda podcast and how Laurien cured her own kidney infection without any help from Obama. If you'd like to read some of Lance's work, he gave us a story he's working on for one of his English courses that you may read below: Metal-Head Lastly, check out Laurien's footage and photos from Friday night's insane blockade downtown involving the Columbia Police Department, MUPD, Boone County Sheriff's Department and FBI.

***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published May 3, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Derrick Fogle busy hacking at one of his favorite spots, Speaker's Circle on Mizzou's campus. I got the chance to sit down with Derrick Fogle, best known as the Speaker's Circle Hacky Sacker. We talk about how he got into footbag, his 20 years hacking at Speaker's Circle, and his induction into the Footbag Hall of Fame. Derrick also breaks down the various aspects of competitive footbag sports and tells us about being an avid cyclist and a computer programmer as well. Here's a couple videos of Derrick's recent hack sessions: There are a number of ways you can check out Derrick's hacky sack skills. The most obvious would be to hang around Speaker's Circle on a sunny afternoon. You can also check his stuff out online via the links below: Follow Derrick Fogle on Twitter at @h4x354x0r Subscribe to his YouTube channel here! And of course check out Derrick's blog at h4x354x0r.com Derrick told me he'd be hacking out at Peace Park tomorrow during the Earth Day celebration downtown, so look out for him and join the hack circle!

***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 29, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** I'm joined today by two local comedians, Clayton Mistler and Nick Gorges. We talk about the upcoming More Better Show at Cafe Berlin this Friday night. Be sure to make it there by 9:00! We also talk about roof repair issues, a potential comic bowling league and whether or not Cooper sucks (he doesn't). Follow Clayton Mistler on twitter: @ClaytonMistler Follow Nick Gorges on Twitter: @NickGorges RSVP to the More Better show! We'll see you on Friday, bowlers!

The MU chapters of NORML and SSDP, in partnership with Show-Me Cannabis Regulation, hosted the Spring 2014 Missouri Cannabis Conference. The conference featured many speakers, including several grassroots activists from across Missouri. Amber Langston has been a cannabis activist  Marijuana Policy Project Communications Director Mason Tvert, was the keynote speaker. During the conference I had a chance to sit down with three of the event's speakers and get more details on what's happening in Missouri and around the country when it comes to legalizing cannabis. My first guest is Amber Langston. Amber was involved in passing Columbia's 2004 marijuana decriminalization ordinance while a student at Mizzou. She currently is a board member of Show-Me Cannabis Regulation and is the executive director of Women Against Prohibition, an organization dedicated to promoting women in politics and ending marijuana prohibition. Amber discusses a number of bills at the state level that have been seeing an encouraging amount of support. You can find links to these bills below: MO SB 951 – Allows medical marijuana for medical use and provides that it shall be taxed at 8 percent of the purchase price MO HB 2054 – Removes industrial hemp from controlled substance list and legalizes cultivation MO HB 2238 – Allows the Dept. of Agriculture to grow industrial hemp for research and use high-CBD extracts to treat epilepsy Next I talked with Sgt. Gary Wiegert, a 34-year veteran with the St. Louis Police Dept. and current lobbyist for both the St. Louis Tea Party Coalition and Show-Me Cannabis Regulation. Gary and I revisit the bills above that are active in Jeff City and talk about his journey from beat cop to pro-legalization lobbyist and the difficulties he's had to face from the St. Louis Police Dept. for taking an unpopular stand on sounder drug policies and actively lobbying state legislators to help move these bills along. Gary extended an invitation for any Missourians that would like to talk to their elected representatives at the state capitol. If you would like to visit Jeff City as a citizen lobbyist, feel free to contact Gary via email or phone: email: [email protected] phone: (314) 562-6494 The episode ends with Mason Tvert, Communications Director for the Marijuana Policy Project, founder of Safer Alternative For Enjoyable Recreation (SAFER) and co-directer of the successful Amendment 64 campaign that legalized cannabis use in Colorado for adults 21 and older this past November. Mason talks about how important it is to focus on direct action, using carefully thought-out and highly visible political demonstrations and press releases to further your message. We talk about his recent protest at the Colorado Governor's Mansion as an example. We also talk about SAFER and Mason explains his success in changing minds coming almost completely from circulating the simple fact that marijuana is safer than alcohol. You can follow Mason on twitter @MasonTvert Thanks to MU NORML, MU SSDP and Show-Me Cannabis Regulation for organizing and hosting such a great event! I encourage everyone to find them on Facebook and Twitter using the links below and get involved in changing drug policy for the better! Facebook: MU NORML | MU SSDP | Show-Me Cannabis Regulation Twitter: MU NORML | SSDP | Show-Me Cannabis Regulation

***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 22, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Today I had a chat with Tim “Bone Man” Burgess and Kelly Betz. Kelly Betz is the founder of No Coast Rap Battles, a collective of battle rappers who perform written a cappella raps in public battles. The Bone Man is also active with No Coast. In addition he is the promoter and host of the Bone Man Variety Show, a public performance variety show that features a wide range of diverse acts such as comedians, musicians, rappers and burlesque dancers. We sit down to talk about Tim's 4/20 weekend in Denver, how No Coast formed, how the No Coast Battle scene has a lot in common with both the comedy and sports fighting scenes and what events are coming up for No Coast and for the Bone Man Variety Show. Check out more about No Coast raps here or follow them on Twitter RSVP to the Bone Man Variety Show on Facebook Try your luck at Rhyme Dice or check out latest battles on the Battle Feed at No Coast Apps

***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 22, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Today I sat down with MU NORML president Benton Berigan to discuss the upcoming Missouri NORML conference this Saturday at Mizzou. The conference will feature some of the most influential cannabis legalization activists in the state and the country. RSVP for the conference on Facebook here. Join MU NORML on Facebook or follow them on Twitter. See you Saturday, bowlers!

***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 20, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Happy 4/20 bowlers! And Happy Easter as well! We've got a special “Weedster” edition of Bowl After Bowl for you today. I start off with a very simple summary of the Easter and 4/20 holidays, then IÂ look back at some infamous 4/20s of history. After that I read some 4/20 news and then ponder a question that has been nagging at me for the past month: why can't Christians and stoners get along? To help me answer that question, I sat down to talk with Maureen Dickmann. Maureen is the pastor of Rock Bridge Christian Church on Green Meadows Rd. in Columbia, MO. Special thanks to Big Rob, known on SoundCloud as REdicuLous, for the transition beats I used in this episode and in episode 005. Check out his SoundCloud and give him a follow! Here's some other fun 4/20 links. Enjoy! High Times Cannabis Cup stories The USA Today piece on 4/20 Easter Washington Post–How many Easter 4/20s in the next 1,000 years?

***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 18, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Today I had a Skype call with Outsomniac, one of the more active players and supporters of Dogecade. We talk about the Dogecoin and Dogecade communities and discuss some other active shibes (a.k.a. Dogecade users), including Dogecade's creator djoslin, the supreme maker of rain Ummas and the LeapDoge champion of the world, PeterShibe. Unfortunately, I am still working out kinks with the Skype recording. As the interview goes on we lose a bit of quality from the call. However, we still had a great conversation and we hope that you enjoy it and give Dogecade a shot. You get 20 Dogecoin just for signing up! If you liked Outso's appearance and would like to tip him, you can tip him Dogecoin at the following address: DAdF35RnDziM5TE6Z2oXYjAUbmpvvMx9j4 To sign up for Dogecade, you can use either my referral link or Outso's below. Each one will give us 15 Dogecoin in addition to the 20 you get for signing up! Outso's referral link: http://dogecade.com/index.php?r=Outsomniac My referral link: http://dogecade.com/index.php?r=shibespence You'll also need a Dogecoin wallet, which you can get here. I recommend a desktop wallet. Be sure to say hello in the Dogecade chatroom. Mention that you heard us on the podcast and we'll send you tips! And as always, you can tip the show using any of the addresses on the right side of your screen. We'll definitely be seeing more of Outso and the other Dogecaders in future episodes, so stay tuned!

***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 13, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** On today's podcast I sit down with Laurien Rose. Laurien is my girlfriend and a student at Mizzou's School of Journalism. We talk about her journey from Massachusetts to Missouri, why she chose to be a journalist, the beautiful dreamcatchers she makes in her spare time and walking naked in the floodplains of the Missouri river. You can read Laurien's infamous “Pennies From Heaven” article here. See Laurien's WordPress blog here, or follow @LaurienRose on Twitter If you'd like to see Laurien's dream catchers, visit her Etsy store here

***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 11, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** Today I was joined on the show by my good friend and mentor Mike Hagan. Mike hosted his own radio show, RadiOrbit, from 2004 to 2008 on Columbia's local public radio station, KOPN. We talk about broadcasting, podcasting, drug laws, the psychedelic experience, “finding the others,” and then end the show with a little chat about Altcoins, namely Dogecoin and Bitcoin. You can find all the episodes of RadiOrbit on Mike's website here. Also, if you're interested in dipping your toes into the waters of Dogecoin, I recommend following two steps: First, download a wallet here (I recommend a desktop wallet). Second, download and play Dogecade. It's a fun and extremely simple app used to play games for Dogecoin and learn about cryptos. As a newcomer you will receive 20 Dogecoin just for playing! The users of Dogecade are very friendly to newcomers, and it was the first online resource that made Altcoins make sense to me personally. My Dogecade username is shibespence, so say hello if you see me playing battleshibes! We also mentioned subreddit pages that are good resources for learning more about Bitcoin or Dogecoin. I've listed a few below: r/Bitcoin r/Dogecoin r/Dogecade r/CryptoCurrency If you enjoyed the episode, consider tipping some Doge or other Altcoins to the addresses on the right of the page. Thanks for listening, and may your bowls burn ever brighter!

Today I met up with John Hopkins and Clayton Mistler to discuss the upcoming Ram Van Art Expo at the Blue Fugue this Wednesday night. We also discuss Bitcoin, voting, Kid Rock, Second Life and popsicles. Don't miss out on the Ram Van show! RSVP on the Facebook event page to let your friends know how much cooler you are than them. Also, as promised, the screenshot of ESPN's epic Little League World Series graphic fuck-up is below. Enjoy!

***This episode of Bowl After Bowl was originally published April 6, 2014. The title and notes have been republished as originally written*** We're kicking off Bowl After Bowl with a special election edition! I sit down with Mark Flakne, one of the founders of Keep Columbia Free, to discuss the municipal election coming up on Tuesday. We start with a little background on Keep Columbia Free, then we get into the ballot questions as well as some local issues including the city's efforts to widen Rock Quarry Road and an upcoming city proposal to lessen the penalties for personal cultivation of marijuana. You can find the Keep Columbia Free blog here, or like their Facebook page here.