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“Which way to point it,” and other safety tips.Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.Your charmin ghosts are Danno Sullivan and Clare SeraSay, love the show so much that you'd like to leave a review? We'd appreciate nothing more. Click here, and let your expert review-leaving begin!Got a request for a special expertise? Leave us voicemail with your questions or comments. Over at the website, you'll see the little microphone floating in the bottom-right corner. That's where your expert voicemail leaving happens.[00:01:21] Local cannon polishing ceremony. [00:04:13] Cannon polishing techniques. [00:08:55] Patriotic performance by Lindsay and Woolsey. [00:10:51] Tour group narrowly avoids cannonball.

Dopple the fun! Dopple the laughs! Dopple the ganger!Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.Your charming hosts are Danno Sullivan and Clare Sera.Say, love the show so much that you'd like to leave a review? We'd appreciate nothing more. Click here, and let your expert review-leaving begin!Got a request for a special expertise? Leave us voicemail with your questions or comments. Over at the website, you'll see the little microphone floating in the bottom-right corner. That's where your expert voicemail leaving happens.

Clare's childhood crush. Danno's childhood calendar.Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.Claire Serie and Dano, partners at the offices of expertise, engage in a lively and humorous conversation that revolves around their unique scheduling challenges and a new office hire. Dano has inadvertently been using a Chinese New Year calendar, which has thrown off their schedules, while Claire introduces Rachel Churchenhauser, their newly hired office manager and scheduler. Rachel, who comes with noble lineage and a penchant for punctuality akin to a German train system, promises to streamline their operations. Amidst their banter, Claire and Dano discuss the idiosyncrasies of their personal lives, touching on Claire's DUI past and Dano's gambling habits, and how these quirks intersect with their work environment. They also reflect nostalgically on their mutual past connections with the Churchgoer family, humorously considering how such interactions might have originally informed the concept of time. As they plan their next meeting, they decide to align it with the natural rhythms of their world, like the sighting of the Churchgoers, suggesting a lighthearted approach to managing their chaotic office life.The partners of the Expertise podcast, Claire and Dano, embark on a whimsical discussion that blends personal revelations with business strategies. They explore their unconventional office culture, marked by Claire's drinking boundaries and Dano's gambling limits, and how these personal quirks impact their professional lives. The introduction of Rachel Churchenhauser as a new office manager adds a layer of intrigue and potential order to their chaotic environment. Their dialogue is peppered with cultural references and humorous exchanges, reflecting their open-minded approach to diversity and their reliance on unique organizational tools like bingo cards. The episode captures the essence of their partnership, highlighting both the challenges and the joys of working together.Takeaways: Dano and Claire discuss cultural diversity and inclusion at their office, humorously referring to it as 'offices of DEI.' Claire has hired a new office manager named Rachel Churchenhauser to help organize and revamp their systems. The conversation reveals Claire's past DUI incident and how it has become a running joke between her and Dano. The duo often humorously digress into personal anecdotes, such as Dano's gambling and Claire's crush on Johnny Churchgoer. They use unconventional methods like bingo cards and Chinese calendars to keep track of their schedules, adding comedic confusion to the mix. The episode humorously portrays the chaotic yet endearing nature of Dano and Claire's partnership in managing the podcast.

The "needle" is pointing to LAUGHTER for this week's Expertease.Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.Say, love the show so much that you'd like to leave a review? We'd appreciate nothing more. Click here, and let your expert review-leaving begin!Got a request for a special expertise? Leave us voicemail with your questions or comments. Over at the website, you'll see the little microphone floating in the bottom-right corner. That's where your expert voicemail leaving happens.Clare Sera, a master knitter, joins Danno Sullivan on "Expertease" to delve into the unusual and entertaining world of knitting for global and community causes. Clare's passion for knitting transcends the traditional, as she discusses her initiative to create Afghans that symbolize and facilitate the hope of helping people in Afghanistan. This leads to a series of tongue-in-cheek discussions about the effectiveness and sincerity of such charitable efforts, touching on themes of idealism and practicality.The episode explores Clare's broader vision of using knitting to address social and environmental challenges, proposing innovative yet whimsical solutions like knitted solar panels and a world where everyday objects are transformed by the touch of yarn. In a segment that highlights the humorous rivalry within the needlecraft community, Clare's disdain for crochet becomes evident, yet it serves as a backdrop for discussing the unifying power of crafts and creativity.As the episode unfolds, the arrival of Mother Ann Lee introduces a new dynamic, with her silent protest against double-needle knitting and her personal history adding layers of comedy and conflict. The podcast weaves together humor, expert knowledge, and a touch of the absurd to create an engaging narrative that celebrates the potential of knitting to foster connection and innovation. "Expertease" captures the essence of expert dialogue with a comedic twist, leaving listeners both amused and inspired by the possibilities of creativity in unexpected places.Takeaways: The podcast "Expertease" features an interview with expert knitter Clare Sera, discussing her creative and charitable knitting projects. Clare Sera has written a book titled "Afghans for Afghans" and discusses the unique concept of exchanging Afghans for people from Afghanistan. The discussion covers Clare's innovative knitting projects, such as knitting solar panels and exploring the idea of knit cars and offices. Clare's charitable endeavors include knitting for unwed mothers and exploring unconventional ways to support the homeless. The episode includes humorous exchanges about the rivalry between knitters and crocheters, highlighting the lighter side of craft culture. Clare Sera emphasizes the importance of knitting as a communal and positive force, suggesting a world softened by knitted creations.

WHACK. COOK. EAT.Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.Say, love the show so much that you'd like to leave a review? We'd appreciate nothing more. Click here, and let your expert review-leaving begin!Got a request for a special expertise? Leave us voicemail with your questions or comments. Over at the website, you'll see the little microphone floating in the bottom-right corner. That's where your expert voicemail leaving happens.

Is Danno’s old phone still bugged by the Communists?Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.And our communist, Erin Ash Sullivan.Say, love the show so much that you'd like to leave a review? We'd appreciate nothing more. Click here, and let your expert review-leaving begin!Got a request for a special expertise? Leave us voicemail with your questions or comments. Over at the website, you'll see the little microphone floating in the bottom-right corner. That's where your expert voicemail leaving happens.

Put your shoulder to the wheel and burn the midnight oil so your figures of speech will always be fresh as daisies!Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.Say, love the show so much that you'd like to leave a review? We'd appreciate nothing more. Click here, and let your expert review-leaving begin!Got a request for a special expertise? Leave us voicemail with your questions or comments. Over at the website, you'll see the little microphone floating in the bottom-right corner. That's where your expert voicemail leaving happens.

Mayor Pete Buttegieg make a special guest reference as we contemplate changing the entire 911 emergency system for our personal benefit.

Security is tight, but not as tight as our security!Say, love the show so much that you'd like to leave a review? We'd appreciate nothing more. Click here, and let your expert review-leaving begin!Got a request for a special expertise? Leave us voicemail with your questions or comments. Over at the website, you'll see the little microphone floating in the bottom-right corner. That's where your expert voicemail leaving happens.

We're talking about the people who talk about talking about things -- the Toastmasters!Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.Say, love the show so much that you'd like to leave a review? We'd appreciate nothing more. Click here, and let your expert review-leaving begin!Got a request for a special expertise? Leave us voicemail with your questions or comments. Over at the website, you'll see the little microphone floating in the bottom-right corner. That's where your expert voicemail leaving happens.