Ep. 84: Star-Spangled Banter w/ Greg Dean

Carlos and I open the Vex File on SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO this week, which is close-to-home for one of us, but you'll never guess who. Plus, a couple better alternatives (not to give anything away)...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flagged-for-content--5732422/support.

Welcome to a new series, where I sit down each week with Dr. Carlos Morales-Ramirez to wind our way through global city flags! This week's file is on OTTAWA, CANADA! We'll see you there!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flagged-for-content--5732422/support.

Welcome to a brand new series, where I sit down each week with Dr. Carlos Morales-Ramirez to wind our way through global city flags! Will we be flying high on how good these are, or are we lowering our standards? Tune in every Friday to find out!This week, we tackle the flag of LOS ANGELES and its... interesting zig-zags. Tune in next week for another file!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flagged-for-content--5732422/support.

I sat down with some folks I already miss dearly from NAVA 60, where I picked their brains from all angles on how they thought it went. The cast of characters:Michael Green, founder of Flags for Good, Indy local, and Event Organizer;Carlos Morales-Ramírez, a Doctor twice over, who presents near-annually;Amber Atteberry, 1st VP of NAVA and perpetual organizing committee volunteer; andAlex Tomberlin, superfan of FFC, former guest, and 1st-Timer at an in-person meeting!No Show Notes this time, but hop in the comments if you have any questions!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flagged-for-content--5732422/support.

We're back with a rockin' episode and guest this week, as designer Michael Trimmer rolls through the studio. Michael redesigned the flag for Boulder, Colorado, and it ain't gathering moss anytime soon. We chat about the slate of other options, and why there were mountains of evidence for his winning design. Plus, we find out where Lincoln comes from???SHOW NOTES HERE!SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:Linktree SiteJoin the Patreon for Flagged for Bonus Content!Join the Discord and chat with fellow VexHeads!InstagramTwitterFacebookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flagged-for-content--5732422/support.

Count your lucky stars, VexHeads, because we've got Greg Dean with us this episode! Greg and I have a fantastic chat about stars on flags from more angles than you ever knew were possible. And he brought the stats to back it up! Join us for some stargazing (and occasionally some mathematical pedantry) and come get spangled!SHOW NOTES HERE!SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:Linktree SiteJoin the Patreon for Flagged for Bonus Content!Join the Discord and chat with fellow VexHeads!InstagramTwitterFacebookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flagged-for-content--5732422/support.

I sat down with a few buds after the international conference, and had a chat about how we thought it went. I figured, hey, I may as well share it with you!Featuring the Titans Among Men that are Michael Green, Carlos Morales-Ramírez, Leigh Wetherall, and Tareth Peacock.No Show Notes this time, but hop in the comments if you have any questions!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flagged-for-content--5732422/support.

Graham Feyl joins us this week, as we talk about the kinkier side of Pride. Graham's art background is in focus too, as we chat all about what makes flags "art objects" and why, as Indy says, they belong in a museum. Plus, we both get mauled by bears? So definitely stay tuned for that part...!SHOW NOTES!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flagged-for-content--5732422/support.

Returning all-star Evan Dunker is back with us this week to talk about the other side of flag collecting. From categorizing, to making displays, to storage, we'll go over the ins and outs of owning arguably too many flags. Plus, an entire asexual town in Nebraska???SHOW NOTES!Our LinktreeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flagged-for-content--5732422/support.

Class is back in session as our favorite professor, Dr. Carlos, is back on the show to school us about maps on flags. Geogro-Vexillology? Vexillo-Geography? Whatever you call it, we're having a lot of fun with it. So pencils down, eyes up, and join us for another discussion session!SHOW NOTES HERECarlos' site HEREBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flagged-for-content--5732422/support.