The Idea Podcast with Erin and Mara

This week we hear from Keisha Zollar from The Soul Glo Podcast among other stuff. Somehow, Keisha got us to talk about ourselves, so that's a thing.  Thanks for your patience as we did a bad job of posting the next episode. We wanted to make it very dramatic; Keisha is worth the wait!

In this week's episode we speak with the one and only Brandon Keim. Brandon is one of the co-founders of Conscientious Cat--hear all about it in this week's episode!Brandon is also a very talented writer (it just makes us sick with jealousy). You can check out one of his most recent articles on animal consciousness here. Follow the progress of Conscientious Cat on Facebook or Twitter. As a bonus, you'll hear about being interracial from three experts and the post-presidential job we've got in mind for Barack Obama. 

In this week's episode, we talk to Sean Donnelly, (co-)creator of Jeff and Some Aliens, coming to a Comedy Central channel near you in early 2017. Get ready for it (if it's possible to be ready for such brilliance) by watching the totally inappropriate for children short video below.

In this week's episode we talk to special guest Gretchen Sweeney, who looks like she should be playing someone who lives in DC on television. Take a look!Gretchen Sweeney: Such a hardcore environmentalist that she's literally gone green

This week, writer, actor, improver and special guest Riley Soloner gives us an exclusive tell all about life, love and the religion he founded.Okay, only some of that is true. But you'll have to listen to the episode to find out what's what.For more of Riley (and you'll want more), check out his Youtube Channel.

In Season 3's first episode, we take Peter's advice and bring back an old favorite.(Old in the sense that he's been on before, he's actually younger than us both.) That's right, it's Barret Helms! And since we were weird about Jews in this episode, here are some photos from our Bat/Bar Mitzvot.Barret becomes a manErin hangs out with the TorahDon't tell Mara I posted this. Also, probably Cousin Katie wouldn't like it.Also, we changed our name, we're The Idea Podcast with Erin and Mara now. Deal with it!

In this week's episode we talk to Gimlet Media Head Editor Peter Clowney. And if that's not enough upper case words all in a row for you, hold on to your butts! He's got some Big Ideas for The Idea Podcast. Peter may or may not be a special guest, but he brings along someone who DEFINITELY is.

In this week's episode we welcome back special guest Aemon Cannon for a rapid-fire ideas session. It's both delightful and relatively short!From inside the dog beds inside our studio, Aemon and Erin die of heat.As an added bonus, we found out that you can buy Waxwork AND Waxwork II together for a very good price. You'd better hurry--there are only a few left!

This week's episode features special guest Amit Deutsch, scientist, educator and human being! Also, Goldilocks the big beautiful accordion makes a few appearances.Find out the brilliant ideas Amit has about gender. Also, we may or may not share the one true answer about gender. You'll have to listen to find out!

In this week's episode, special guests Tim Batt and Guy Montgomery of the Worst Idea of All Time podcast join us forces with us to create the greatest cereal marketing group ever created. There may even be an appearance by Vin Diesel, who probably doesn't go by Vinny.And for those who can't wait for the cereal to come out, here's a work up of Sammy Sphincter just for you:

In this week's episode, special guest Rob Konigsberg rapid-fires some ideas our way. Serious judgement ensued.

Erin wrote a song! It's not even that depressing! Listen to it in this week's bonus episode.

This week, we hear from special guest and musician Matt Bravmann about how Ticketmaster could be making more money. We didn't know it was possible!You can purchase Matt's debut album wherever you purchase your online music. Feast your ears on this sneak preview:

In this week's episode, we hear from special guest Deb Scher who gives us many an idea about theme bars. Pour yourself a libation, kick back and have a listen.For more Deb Scher, you can hear her on her own podcast, It's Scherly to Their Credit.

In this week's episode, our very, VERY special guest Kathleen Sebelius shares an idea about early childhood education and even has a plan for follow through! Have thoughts on early childhood education? Email us at: education@theideapodcast.com to let us know.

In this week's bonus episode, you get to hear the original score to Mara's second grade classroom.  It also comes with an extra special illustration by a previous student.Have a song you wrote and would like to share? Do you want to eat pizza with nothing? Email us at: education@theideapodcast.com.

Here's a multiple choice test for you. Education is:A. Perfect the way it is.B. In need of an overhaul.C. Bad but headed in the right direction.D. Better in Finland.Listen to this week's episode to find out what special guest Adam Kostecki has to say about it.

Welcome to Season 2 of The Idea Podcast!  Here are a few thoughts on the creative process (and bed bugs) - we hope you enjoy (well, maybe not the bed bugs part).  As always, email us at TIP@theideapodcast.com with your thoughts, plus any details on your creative process. Or, you know, comment on the blog!Our special guest, Brooke Borel, is really interesting, and you can check out her website here.If you want to read Brooke's book that we mention in this episode: you can buy it on Amazon.

Hey everyone!  Only two short weeks until Season 2 of The Idea Podcast is coming your way!  Here's something to whet your appetite...

This week marks the end of season one of The Idea Podcast. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are bringing you an extra special musical episode. Please remember to turn off all cellphones and pagers, and no flash photography is allowed. And now....A Cup of Jeff was produced by Mara Mindell, Erin Cannon, and Ryan Mindell. Book written by Erin Cannon. Starring: Jeff Taylor as "Narrator," Mara Mindell as "Young Jeff," and Erin Cannon as everyone else. Additional chorus voices in "Fair Trade" provided by Adam Karol and Kris Rogers. Song lyrics by Mara Mindell and Erin Cannon. All compositions by Adam Karol and Kris Rogers (aka Adam Karol and "The Hotness"). "American Dream Poetry Slam Poem" written by Barret Helms. That's all you might want to know, right?