Tiffany Talk Episode 38 with Dave Warner

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Dave Warner shares how a hospital stay led to his 'Alternate Dave' nickname and 10,000 imaginary children.

Tiffany opens the episode by explaining her return to podcasting after a five-to-six-month break, citing the loss of her friend Lou Parada as a reason for her hiatus and initial reluctance. She introduces Dave Warner as her guest, though the episode unfolds as a casual conversation rather than a formal interview. Dave discusses his background in writing and his current passion project, 'Shutter to the Stars,' a website where he writes weekly articles about everyday products derived from space technology, such as memory foam and scratch-resistant lenses. He mentions plans to launch a related podcast featuring space enthusiasts and live launch watches. The conversation shifts to Dave's science fiction novel, which he started after being inspired by a guest at his shop. He outlines the plot, involving a crashed alien sphere with super-intelligence that offers medical breakthroughs, and poses a quandary about how to share such knowledge without becoming a global target. Tiffany responds by drawing a biblical parallel, comparing it to Jesus healing people and facing targeting. Dave reveals personal details, including his pen name A.D. Warner, which stands for 'Alternate Dave,' a nickname from a hospital stay three and a half years ago where he was on hospice and talked incessantly about science fiction, even claiming to have 10,000 children. He links this experience to his novel's inspiration and his bucket list goal to visit Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. The discussion covers writing techniques, such as reading aloud for editing, and challenges like writer's block. Tiffany reflects on her own gifts, humorously noting her 'gift of gab' and struggles with retail sales. The episode concludes with casual remarks about fall flowers and weather, wrapping up the meandering yet personal dialogue.

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Tiffany's return moves from biblical healing to autumn leaves, with candid reflection giving the conversation its shape.

Tiffany returns after months away with a casual uncertainty that becomes part of the episode's texture, trying to remember whether the last installment landed in March or May and even pausing to turn off her phone.

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You get a faith-tinged, flower-shop-adjacent ramble that restarts after months away and wanders somewhere pleasantly unexpected.

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