Josh and Tom Devour the World

Joshua Batenhorst

Featuring performer/improviser/comedian Tom Chalmers and CEO of Bright Star Touring Theatre, Josh Batenhorst, this podcast discusses what the hosts have been "eating/drinking and thinking" over the past week, both literally and figuratively, and then includes an interview with a real-life working artist, creator or thinker who share what they've been devouring. Each week also includes a take from Tom and an original song from Josh! Devour with us!

  1. Season 2, Episode 8: Michael Poandl, Explore Asheville

    11/18/2021

    Season 2, Episode 8: Michael Poandl, Explore Asheville

    We touch base with our "man about town," Michael Poandl, whose job it is to literally be all about our town - Asheville - as part of his role with the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority and Explore Asheville. We get a chance to talk to him about the exciting events coming up as part of the holiday season including Christmas at the Biltomore, Arboretum Lights, and the Grove Park Inn's National Gingerbread House contest as well as more off the beaten track fare such as the Asheville Fringe Fest, Miss Gay Latina, and much more! Along the way we devour topics like audiobooks, Dune, new music (including ABBA) and much much more! Devour with us!

    1h 2m
  2. Season 2, Episode 7 - Angie Flynn-McIver, author and communication expert

    11/11/2021

    Season 2, Episode 7 - Angie Flynn-McIver, author and communication expert

    Angie Flynn-McIver is so many things - co-founder of Asheville's NC Stage Company, theatre artist, founder of professional communication and coaching firm IgniteCSP and now AUTHOR of the amazing helping, friendly book - Before You Say Anything: How to Have Better Conversations, Love Public Speaking, and Finally Know What to Do with Your Hands. Listeners of the pod may remember Angie from the last time she was on the show and in this episode we devour and divulge on many topics around communicating our intentions, including how to handle those difficult conversations with your crazy uncle this holiday season!  We also devour topics like the return to indoor concerts, plays and sporting events, the quirky cameraderie of Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler in "Making It," and the return of college hoops! Devour with us!

    54 min

  3. 11/03/2021 · BONUS

    Just the Songs - Human Part

    Full moon shining in my head it’s crying awooo… Whistle blowin’ runaway train leave the station awoo… You can try to win my heart But you’ll only get the human part Awoo… Midnight prowlin’ got my soul a growlin’ awoo… PIckin’ up a rounder let the poor boy ride awoo… Once the howlin’ starts You ain’t talking to the human part No awoo… I got big white teeth Sharp as a blade When my claws get in you You ain’t getting away I can run all night Until the crack of dawn By the time you hear me coming You might as well be gone Ooh-awooo!  Ooh-awooo! Full moon shining in my head it’s crying awoo… Put me on the track and I ain’t ever coming back, no awoo… You can try to win my heart, But you’ll only get the human part, awoo….

    3 min

  4. 11/03/2021 · BONUS

    Just The Takes - "Bride Share"

    In this take, Tom explores taking the process of hitching bride and groom hback from the traditional religious entities and bringing wedding power back to the people.

    3 min
  5. Season 2, Episode 6: Scott Bunn, Recliner Notes - an exploration of Bob Dylan

    11/03/2021

    Season 2, Episode 6: Scott Bunn, Recliner Notes - an exploration of Bob Dylan

    When Scott Bunn graduated from Wake Forest University he should have declared his major as "Polymath." Whether it's sports as co-host of "Run That Back," Asheville's Indy Sports Radio Show, writing comedy sketches, playing dad/husband, plucking on the ol' 6 string or writind thoughtful explorations of some of Bob Dylan's greatest songs as part of his blog "Recliner Notes," it has to be said that Scott is a man of many talents. We do a deep dive with Scott about all that brought him to his most recent adventure, Recliner Notes, and find out what makes a man sit down and write about his 80 favorite Dylan tunes with such insight and aplomb. Of course we devour along with Tom and myself as well diving into topics like Halloween specials, T-Bone steaks, Anthony Bourdain and much, much more on this special episode. Devour with us!

    1h 5m
  6. Season 2, Ep. 5 - Edwin Arnaudin, Asheville Movie Guy

    10/28/2021

    Season 2, Ep. 5 - Edwin Arnaudin, Asheville Movie Guy

    Just in time for scary movie season, we bring in Asheville movie critic, Edwin Arnaudin, to give his picks and we find out all about his work as a film critic for ashvillemovies.com, Mountain Xpress, Citizen-Times and many more! We also devour some small screen titles including "Only Murders in the Building," books, and much much more on this excellent episode. Devour with us!

    1 hr

  7. 10/19/2021

    Season 2, Episode 4: Byron Ballard - Asheville's "Village Witch"

    It's the spooky season and what better way to get into the spirit of the season than by talking to Asheville's Village Witch, Byron Ballard!  We find out so much about what it means to be a witch in modern times. We discuss the forensics of folk medicine, learn to pronounce "Samhain," and discuss topics such skin cream, Phish lyrics, sunflower seeds, and the dangers of candy corn. Get a little spooky and devour with us!

    1 hr

  8. 10/19/2021

    Just the Takes - "Take the Note"

    In this take, Tom reminds us that, before we get defensive, perhaps a better response is to "Take the note."  Good advice always. Devour it!

    4 min
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Featuring performer/improviser/comedian Tom Chalmers and CEO of Bright Star Touring Theatre, Josh Batenhorst, this podcast discusses what the hosts have been "eating/drinking and thinking" over the past week, both literally and figuratively, and then includes an interview with a real-life working artist, creator or thinker who share what they've been devouring. Each week also includes a take from Tom and an original song from Josh! Devour with us!

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