The Enthusiasts Guild

Joe Cavaretta: Musician and Songwriter

Joe Cavaretta is a musician who has created and performed songs in a variety of styles. He's recorded under his own name and as Murphy Bed and Snowbelt in Buffalo, New York. He was also part of the band Northern Spy in Akron, Ohio. Joe spoke with us about his musical career, inspirations and his songwriting process.

Thomas Pafk: Designer and Artisan

Thomas Pafk is a Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisan specializing in design and furniture making. Tom welcomed Fletcher C. Finch and Adam Zaremski to his workshop in East Aurora, New York. We talked about his career path, work philosophy and Arts & Crafts style for the 21st century. 

The Mandalorian and the Child

The Mandalorian's soundtrack shaped our appreciation of the new Star Wars series. Adam Zaremski and Fletcher C. Finch talk about Ludwig Göransson's music. We also discuss Mando and his relationship with the child (AKA Baby Yoda). 

Our awesome episode art is by Olivia Hintz. Check out her illustration, comics and character design at oliviahintz.com.
(Used with the artist's permission.)

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Boldly go... on an exploration of Star Trek: The Next Generation. First-time guest Chris Krowka joins Adam Zaremski and Fletcher C. Finch to talk about favorite themes, episodes and characters, especially Captain Picard. 

Buffy and Band Candy

Adults are acting immature and there's trouble brewing in "Band Candy." Olivia Lawrence joins Adam Zaremski and Fletcher C. Finch to talk about her favorite episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (season 3, episode 6). We share our appreciation of the show, respective viewing histories and favorite characters. Spoiler warning: We recap "Band Candy" from 5:28 to 16:00, so it'll be even more fun if you watch the episode first.

Mary Cassatt and the Impressionists

Mary Cassatt defied expectations, first by becoming an artist and again through her techniques and chosen subjects. Rachael Morlock shares her enthusiasm for Cassatt’s work. Rachael also tells host Fletcher C. Finch how excited she was to write a book about this influential artist.

The Hitchhiker's Guide and the Joys of Rereading

Grab your towel and join Adam and Fletcher for an exploration of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. We focus on the first book of the five or six volume trilogy, and recall favorite jokes and characters. We also ask ourselves if we're an Arthur Dent or a Ford Prefect when it comes to travel. 

National Parks and the Wow Factor

Acadia, Yellowstone and other national parks showcase the natural beauty of the United States. Fletcher and Adam share favorite memories of national parks and inspirational experiences. We end with a talk about some fun souvenirs and important advice.  

Pop Culture as a Parent and Shared Fandom

How do new parents consume pop culture? Kristy returns to compare notes with Adam. Fletcher remembers family reading time. We talk about comfort TV, favorite podcasts and the things we want to share with the next generation.  

Captain America and The First Avenger

We can do this all day. Fletcher and Adam are big fans of Captain America. We talk about Joe Johnston's 2011 movie, consider the character in the comics, and discuss the appeal of moral certainty.
Spoiler warning for The First Avenger and references to Cap through Endgame.