How To Make a Memory

In episode 15, Jen is joined by another podcaster, Mark Steadman, to talk about creating an EP. Mark discusses the technical side of this task and then dives into the stories behind each of the songs. To listen to Mark's EP, visit http://barnardstar.bandcamp.com For more about Mark, check out his website: http://steadman.io Find more from How to Make a Memory on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

 In our 14th episode, Jen has a conversation with her sister-in-law, Diane, about the loss of her Mother. It's a difficult topic, but one that Diane explores with grace and sincerity.  Content Warning: In this episode, we discuss the loss of a parent, cancer, and death in general. On Facebook: www.facebook.com/HowToMakeAMemory/ On Twitter: @How2MakeAMemory On Instagram: howtomakeamemory

In our second episode with Bronwyn, we start off talking about making plastics, but quickly get into how to encourage our children to become makers. On Facebook: www.facebook.com/HowToMakeAMemory/ On Twitter: @How2MakeAMemory On Instagram: howtomakeamemory Created and Hosted by Jennifer TierneyLogo Design by Becky CarpenterMusic by Chuck SalamoneSystem Admin, Greg Thole

This week, Jen sits down for a chat with Bronwyn Burns, the "Pixel Wizard" of an application called Playsets. Bronwyn talks about how the game was conceived, meeting a childhood hero, and what inspired her to be a maker in the first place. This is the first episode of a two-part series that will feature Bronwyn. Join us next time for the rest of the conversation, where we dig into Making Makers. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HowToMakeAMemory/ Learn more about Playsets at https://www.facebook.com/playsetsapp/ Created and Hosted by Jennifer TierneyLogo Design by Becky CarpenterMusic by Chuck SalamoneSystem Admin, Greg Thole

It's our first episode of 2018, so we're talking about resolutions! Jen is joined by a childhood friend to talk about the exercise of setting goals each year. This episode also comes out on the day that How to Make a Memory is being featured on #2PodsADay. Find new independent podcasts like this one by visiting 2PodsADay.wordpress.com. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HowToMakeAMemory/   Created and Hosted by Jennifer Tierney Logo Design by Becky CarpenterMusic by Chuck SalamoneSystem Admin, Greg Thole

Our tenth episode is the second in a two-part holiday series. In episode nine, we spoke about making gifts. This time around, we're talking about making traditions. Also, in January, How to Make a Memory is being featured in a campaign from #TwoPodsADay. Find new independent podcasts like this one by following #TwoPodsADay on Facebook and Twitter. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HowToMakeAMemory/ Created and Hosted by Jennifer TierneyLogo Design by Becky CarpenterMusic by Chuck SalamoneSystem Admin, Greg Thole

In our ninth episode, Jen and Rachel discuss the joys and pitfalls of making gifts during the holidays. What makes a gift a hit? What are some memorable gifts they've made and received? How are handmade gifts received? Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HowToMakeAMemory/ Created and Hosted by Jennifer TierneyLogo Design by Becky CarpenterMusic by Chuck SalamoneSystem Admin, Greg Thole

In episode eight, Jen has a conversation with Quinn, who talks about why he creates and some of the projects he's taken on over the years.  Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HowToMakeAMemory/ Created and Hosted by Jennifer TierneyLogo Design by Becky CarpenterMusic by Chuck SalamoneSystem Admin, Greg Thole

HTMAM, Episode 7 In the podcast's 7th episode, Jen has a chat with her friend Lisa about writing romantic poetry and learning to cook Bengali food. Lisa advocates for taking risks and being vulnerabe. Jen embraces awkward teenage poetry. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HowToMakeAMemory/ Created and Hosted by Jennifer TierneyLogo Design by Becky CarpenterMusic by Chuck SalamoneSystem Admin, Greg Thole

How to Make Games For Your FriendsFirst Aired: October 18, 2017 In this episode, Jen chats with her friend Gabe about an immersive role playing game he has created and run for the past two years. Want to share your story? Email Jen at howtomakeamemory@gmail.com! Congratulations to Chuck Salamone and his band Amigos, Amigos on the release of their latest album, Music Box. Learn more on Facebook or at their website. Show Notes: 0:00 Music Intro 0:25 Introduction to the Episode 1:09 Beginning of Conversation with Gabe 1:50 "Gabe, tell me about what it is that you make." - Jen 2:48 "Do you think its the format of Dungeons and Dragons itself that then lent itself to you going on to create things on your own?" - Jen 4:13 "What would you say is your favorite thing that you've made?" - Jen 6:02 Jen's an innocent bystander 7:04 "Online play is not... somehow is not as magical as playing in real life." - Gabe 7:44 Jen talks about a bitter in-game rivalry. 10:26 "It's kind of my love letter to all of my friends." - Gabe 11:30 "Are you sort of feeling like Levia's time is coming to an end so you can explore something else?" - Jen 12:12 Jen talks about a video Joe made in conjunction with the game. 13:00 "What have you taught someone to make that you're really proud of? 16:37 "You had said 'Let's not talk about LARPs'!" (Live Action Role Playing) - Jen 22:02 "One of the people in Levia had only met some of the other people briefly, and years prior." - Gabe 24:05 Gabe's thoughts on making items for the people you care about 28:30 Announcements, Thank yous, and Sign Off What I Made This Week: A deep green, cabled throw as a wedding gift for some close friends.

In our fifth episode, Jen chats with her friend Rebecca about her career change into the world of newborn baby photography. Rebecca sheds some light on how all those poses are achieved, making babies look serene, and how to build a photography studio from scratch. Spoiler: marry a wood worker! Rebecca's Newborn Photography Studio Rebecca's Harry Potter Themed Nursery Find us on Facebook at How to Make a Memory Created and Hosted by Jennifer TierneyLogo Design by Becky CarpenterMusic by Chuck SalamoneSystem Admin, Greg Thole

For our fourth episode, Jen talks with Chuck Salamone, the composer of our theme music and her brother. Chuck describes his career as a music educator and provides some insight into the process of creating music. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HowToMakeAMemory/ Created and Hosted by Jennifer TierneyLogo Design by Becky CarpenterMusic by Chuck SalamoneSystem Admin, Greg Thole

In our third episode, Jen learns about a very old and coveted banana bread recipe from Sam. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HowToMakeAMemory/ Created and Hosted by Jennifer TierneyLogo Design by Becky CarpenterMusic by Chuck SalamoneSystem Admin, Greg Thole

In our second episode, Jen discusses the joys of knitting with Savanah. The conversation starts off predictably enough, exploring new motherhood and knitting as meditation. But beofre long, Savanah gets into the nitty gritty of competitive adult gymnastics. Created and Hosted by Jennifer TierneyLogo Design by Becky CarpenterMusic by Chuck SalamoneSystem Admin, Greg Thole

In our first episode, Jen sits down with Aliyah to discuss making Southern food. Aliyah's journey takes her from South Carolina to Berlin and teaches her about her family and identity. It's a story that is fascinating and moving. Created and Hosted by Jennifer Tierney Logo Design by Becky Carpenter Music by Chuck Salamone System Admin, Greg Thole