# grinding (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover grinding. Page: Feed: --- ## [Trials by Fire](https://petergalbert.substack.com/p/trials-by-fire) _2026-08-18 · Peter Galbert · Peter Galbert's Chair Notes_ The new Drillsharps are being assembled as we speak and I hope to be ready for preorders soon. ## [Geekly 352: A Really Long Bathroom](http://twitter.com/characterrev) _2026-08-17 · characterreveal@gmail.com (Character Reveal, BrothaDom, HellaSteph, TindiLosi) · Character Reveal_ We got a long chat this time, friends! Dom and Steph went to Pittsburgh's anime convention, Tekko! Then catching up, we have Steph's Monthly Book Report, but before that, we have talk about lots of games, what we've been watching, and some hobbies. Do you want to know about figurine painting, or Splatoon's new entry, or the latest Descendants movie? Well hey, it's here! Check it out! Explicit… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/512127b5-5e2e-4e05-8d14-e04c31c85a9c/b8050cfe-a861-4b00-a845-3007ce4fd6e8/episodes/audio/group/8d086cc6-2a84-4983-b8af-0230689f68db/group-item/3dec65e3-ee01-43c6-ac89-9f8a138f6760/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=xBiIi94T) ## [Rest, Theo, Reunion and a Day of Fly Fishing](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/rest-theo-reunion-and-a-day-of-fly) _2026-08-15 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ The slowing rhythms, the upcoming Festival of Wisdom and Grace, and a Question... ## [Renewal (August 8, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/renewal-august-8-2026) _2026-08-08 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Preparing for a time apart ## [New Tool Is In the House!](https://petergalbert.substack.com/p/new-tool-is-in-the-house) _2026-08-06 · Peter Galbert · Peter Galbert's Chair Notes_ Meet the "DrillSharp" ## [Where is the Good Work? Who is in your Circle of Trust? (August 1, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/where-is-the-good-work-who-is-in) _2026-08-01 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Reflections on the degrading of human life, from Epstein to a War to the food supply and the public health. And how we move beyond rumination and rant. ## [Full Summer](https://petergalbert.substack.com/p/full-summer) _2026-07-29 · Peter Galbert · Peter Galbert's Chair Notes_ and more design ## [The Darkness of Love, Shrinking and Thomas Merton on Prayer (July 25, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/the-darkness-of-love-shrinking-and) _2026-07-25 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ A mashup of unlikely conversation partners ## [Designing the Birdcage](https://petergalbert.substack.com/p/designing-the-birdcage) _2026-07-22 · Peter Galbert · Peter Galbert's Chair Notes_ and Chris' Hat Trick ## [Theo of Golden and the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene (July 22, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/theo-of-golden-and-the-feast-day) _2026-07-22 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Two occasions to say "thank you" ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Wlw1uymUmVTU) _2026-07-22 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Geekly 351: You Can See It From the Back](http://twitter.com/characterrev) _2026-07-22 · characterreveal@gmail.com (Character Reveal, BrothaDom, HellaSteph, TindiLosi) · Character Reveal_ Ay we got some news, but then! Some chat about the weirdness around physical games media, Games Done Quick has some good and bad, Dom finished Control, Steph saw the Lost Boys musical, and then we close out with their Book Report! Let's goooo! Check it out! Explicit language on this one. "Love Everlasting" (DDRKirby(ISQ) - https://http://ocremix.org/ ) Find the show on iTunes, Google Play… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/512127b5-5e2e-4e05-8d14-e04c31c85a9c/b8050cfe-a861-4b00-a845-3007ce4fd6e8/episodes/audio/group/f849d7ab-d88f-46fa-be0c-18af4b087eee/group-item/585c941f-22ee-46c3-944b-e02dfc0ecc02/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=xBiIi94T) ## [Seven Ways to a Better Summer (July 18, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/seven-ways-to-a-better-summer-july) _2026-07-18 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ A highly subjective list, from British Television to Racial Reckoning, Great Coffee to Understanding Christian Nationalism and Deeper Spiritual Practice, and more... ## [One More Time](https://petergalbert.substack.com/p/one-more-time) _2026-07-16 · Peter Galbert · Peter Galbert's Chair Notes_ First, a couple of announcements. ## [Geekly 350: Locked Out of Changing Your Clothes](http://twitter.com/characterrev) _2026-07-13 · characterreveal@gmail.com (Character Reveal, BrothaDom, HellaSteph, TindiLosi) · Character Reveal_ Aw man, games are getting expensive and weird. But! There's some good news on the union front! We talk food crimes, we talk games, we talk hobbies, it's some stuff! Check it out! Explicit language on this one. "Love Everlasting" (DDRKirby(ISQ) - https://http://ocremix.org/ ) Find the show on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, Spotify, and Simplecast.fm Find the show on YouTube:… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/512127b5-5e2e-4e05-8d14-e04c31c85a9c/b8050cfe-a861-4b00-a845-3007ce4fd6e8/episodes/audio/group/32e76b0a-9f64-45cd-950a-98793c446190/group-item/38d4001a-09db-4dd9-9c94-611355adce6b/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=xBiIi94T) ## [Belfast and Peace-building, the World Cup and Xenophobia, Iran and Epstein (July 11, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/belfast-and-peace-building-the-world) _2026-07-11 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Coming through a season of exploring difference...t ## [Honing the Travisher](https://petergalbert.substack.com/p/honing-the-travisher) _2026-07-08 · Peter Galbert · Peter Galbert's Chair Notes_ and the end of an era ## [Episode 55: A Cool Chat with Zelda MOMOe](http://twitter.com/characterrev) _2026-07-06 · characterreveal@gmail.com (Character Reveal, BrothaDom, HellaSteph) · Character Reveal_ Character Reveal is here again! We're chatting with our pal ZelMo about cosplay, gaming, design, and getting nostalgic about media. We had a fun time! You can find her at ZeldaMomoe on everything, including twitch.tv/ZeldaMOMOe and https://zeldamomoe.carrd.co/ Visit her website: zeldamomoe.com This episode was recorded a bit ago, Dom was having some issues with editing, etc. Our apologies. So if… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/512127b5-5e2e-4e05-8d14-e04c31c85a9c/b8050cfe-a861-4b00-a845-3007ce4fd6e8/episodes/audio/group/af3ff779-9451-46e2-bcfe-264ef680c3da/group-item/5fdba95f-e0a8-4604-9878-4f99aba0adc7/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=xBiIi94T) ## [A Prayer for July 4th (July 4th, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/a-prayer-for-july-4th-july-4th-2026) _2026-07-04 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ A day of honest reflection and recommitment to the common good. We've got work to do. ## [More Travisher Talk](https://petergalbert.substack.com/p/more-travisher-talk) _2026-07-01 · Peter Galbert · Peter Galbert's Chair Notes_ Holding and Grinding ## [Geekly 349: Oops All Circuses](http://twitter.com/characterrev) _2026-06-29 · characterreveal@gmail.com (Character Reveal, BrothaDom, HellaSteph, TindiLosi) · Character Reveal_ It's an episode! We have some game chat, Overwatch is doing stuff, the Knicks won, Taskmaster is continuing, and we're happy! Check it out! Explicit language on this one. "Love Everlasting" (DDRKirby(ISQ) - https://http://ocremix.org/ ) Find the show on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, Spotify, and Simplecast.fm Find the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6QoHk8iEsVGTpd2qdTlH-g Follow… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/512127b5-5e2e-4e05-8d14-e04c31c85a9c/b8050cfe-a861-4b00-a845-3007ce4fd6e8/episodes/audio/group/e2fe0b47-4603-4c02-9901-a650c9507a83/group-item/6c3d384c-8b1c-4842-8fb0-d33a42c991e5/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=xBiIi94T) ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QhNnvEM6g3eq) _2026-06-29 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Standing in the Gap with Haiti/Summer Solstice (June 27, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/standing-in-the-gap-with-haitisummer) _2026-06-27 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ He must increase. I must decrease. Learning not to be anxious about the church. And how the Grizzlies became my favorite NBA team. ## [Travisher Tips](https://petergalbert.substack.com/p/travisher-tips) _2026-06-24 · Peter Galbert · Peter Galbert's Chair Notes_ I am in my post class haitus, so I thought I’d talk tools. ## [The Western North Carolina Annual Conference Meeting Thus Far (June 19, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/the-western-north-carolina-annual) _2026-06-20 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Checking in, Grinding The Beans and Conferencing ## [Geekly 348: Cats of Meowld Republic](http://twitter.com/characterrev) _2026-06-17 · characterreveal@gmail.com (Character Reveal, BrothaDom, HellaSteph, TindiLosi) · Character Reveal_ We're back from vacation and this was a big one! Not only do we have a fresh Book Report from you, but we also have all the big Summer Video Game updates! We also talked about cat media and some food crimes, and some other little game news...but summer games! Books! Check it out! Explicit language on this one. "Love Everlasting" (DDRKirby(ISQ) - https://http://ocremix.org/ ) Find the show on… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/512127b5-5e2e-4e05-8d14-e04c31c85a9c/b8050cfe-a861-4b00-a845-3007ce4fd6e8/episodes/audio/group/f1eed435-6e04-4d4e-8cbd-3ea748d5652d/group-item/63724778-d07e-464e-9ba5-eded451df29a/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=xBiIi94T) ## [Why do I do this work?](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/why-do-i-do-this-work) _2026-06-16 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Practices and Institutions, Generosity and Mission ## [Batch Tool Production](https://petergalbert.substack.com/p/batch-tool-production) _2026-06-16 · Peter Galbert · Peter Galbert's Chair Notes_ I know, I feel you. ## [Preparing for Annual Conference (June 15, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/preparing-for-annual-conference-june) _2026-06-15 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ The inner world of a bishop as a large gathering of United Methodists is upon us. Proximity, community and becoming a person of peace. ## [Women and Ministry, South of God (June 13, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/women-and-ministry-south-of-god-june) _2026-06-13 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ A United Methodist bishop reckons with the Southern Baptist Church and a Woman's Call to Ministry. ## [Grinding Drawknives the Easy Way](https://petergalbert.substack.com/p/grinding-drawknives-the-easy-way) _2026-06-07 · Peter Galbert · Peter Galbert's Chair Notes_ And a Chair for sale ## [A Pilgrimage of Pain and Hope (June 6, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/a-pilgrimage-of-pain-and-hope-june) _2026-06-06 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Cherokee, Retracing Steps, Renewing Friendships, and Not Erasing History ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HTGm3CTWevlC) _2026-06-06 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Episode 54: Sharing Words with Sophie](http://twitter.com/characterrev) _2026-06-01 · characterreveal@gmail.com (Character Reveal, BrothaDom, HellaSteph) · Character Reveal_ It's another Character Reveal! This time we're talking with our friend Sophie about literature, Bookstagram, fandom, writing, and more! It was a fun chat! You can find her at mindofabookdragon on Instagram You can find her on Substack as well: https://mindofabookdragon.substack.com This episode was recorded a bit ago, Dom was having some issues with editing, etc. Our apologies. So if any… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/512127b5-5e2e-4e05-8d14-e04c31c85a9c/b8050cfe-a861-4b00-a845-3007ce4fd6e8/episodes/audio/group/74cb9c11-9b9a-49ad-bec8-72210dfcead7/group-item/6302a6aa-33ca-4005-8dfe-f4747639325a/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=xBiIi94T) ## [Is AI more like Grinding the Beans or Instant Coffee? (May 30, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/is-ai-more-like-grinding-the-beans) _2026-05-30 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Preparing for Annual Conference, Morse and BBQ, AI and our Need for Reflection ## [A Prayer for Memorial Day (May 25, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/a-prayer-for-memorial-day-may-25) _2026-05-25 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ On Pentecost we have received the gift of the Holy Spirit. God does not leave us comfortless. And we are called to both intercession and advocacy. ## [Geekly 347: I'm Not Gonna Give This One to the Mormons](http://twitter.com/characterrev) _2026-05-25 · characterreveal@gmail.com (Character Reveal, BrothaDom, HellaSteph, TindiLosi) · Character Reveal_ We talked about Heathcliff! But besides that, we talked about a bunch of the stuff we've seen. Old vampire movies like Blade, and new shows like Gameoverse. Also Regular Show came back! And yeah, we've been gaming. Same ol, same ol, but like in a cool way. Check it out! Explicit language on this one. "Love Everlasting" (DDRKirby(ISQ) - https://http://ocremix.org/ ) Find the show on iTunes, Google… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/512127b5-5e2e-4e05-8d14-e04c31c85a9c/b8050cfe-a861-4b00-a845-3007ce4fd6e8/episodes/audio/group/f94ae04b-f563-450f-8f42-c83224ce6816/group-item/1cb9a507-6703-43d0-a385-a16277d9c753/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=xBiIi94T) ## [From the Past will come the Future: Why We Need a New Clapham Sect (May 23, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/from-the-past-will-come-the-future) _2026-05-23 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ William Wilberforce and the Clapham Sect, Grift and AI, Dishoom and Blackwell's, Deep Time Coffee and Jim Lauderdale ## [Geekly 346: Sour and Fruity](http://twitter.com/characterrev) _2026-05-17 · characterreveal@gmail.com (Character Reveal, BrothaDom, HellaSteph, TindiLosi) · Character Reveal_ Hey hey, it's another one! We have a couple topics, like things we've seen, and a bit of the less pop culture news. But the real star this episode is one of Steph's Book Reviews! It's a fun time! Check it out! Explicit language on this one. "Love Everlasting" (DDRKirby(ISQ) - https://http://ocremix.org/ ) Find the show on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, Spotify, and Simplecast.fm Find the show on… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/512127b5-5e2e-4e05-8d14-e04c31c85a9c/b8050cfe-a861-4b00-a845-3007ce4fd6e8/episodes/audio/group/11242cc4-27f4-4ce6-be58-c696a99a3044/group-item/549321f6-f8f7-4910-b190-1873f9df6d8f/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=xBiIi94T) ## [Learning from William Wilberforce (May 16, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/learning-from-william-wilberforce) _2026-05-16 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Why friendship, connection and grinding the beans are so important. ## [Every Picture Tells a Story, Don't It? (May 9, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/every-picture-tells-a-story-dont) _2026-05-09 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Memphis, Darrell Scott, Dialogue and Retreat, Graduations and Mother's Day ## [Geekly 345: Magic School Bass](http://twitter.com/characterrev) _2026-05-06 · characterreveal@gmail.com (Character Reveal, BrothaDom, HellaSteph, TindiLosi) · Character Reveal_ The team is back at full strength! We've got some good food crimes both fun and historic. We've also been playing some games, like Vampire Crawlers, seeing shoes like Chess, and dealing with the NFL Draft, somehow. Check it out! Explicit language on this one. "Love Everlasting" (DDRKirby(ISQ) - https://http://ocremix.org/ ) Find the show on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, Spotify, and Simplecast.fm… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/512127b5-5e2e-4e05-8d14-e04c31c85a9c/b8050cfe-a861-4b00-a845-3007ce4fd6e8/episodes/audio/group/cfad3c71-c4ef-4937-af23-eaa02868209e/group-item/32635aaf-896b-4b92-a3aa-0d118a91a6c7/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=xBiIi94T) ## [Nothing Stays Won (May 2, 2026)](https://bishopkencarter.substack.com/p/nothing-stays-won-may-2-2026) _2026-05-02 · Ken Carter · Grinding The Beans_ Bishops, the Voting Rights Act, Epstein and Harvard, Grinding the Beans and a Mustard Seed.