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New in November 2024

By Michal Story on November 4, 2024 in News

It’s been a while! We are excited to report many long-term projects are coming to fruition! But first:

Help Wanted
As most of you know, Logan is the one person here ensuring the site is secure and kept up to date. I have been digitizing new shows, short films and more. And that means we’ll need to upgrade our server in January. Because Logan has a full-time day job, we are looking for an assistant for him with any or all of the following skillsets:

Linux web and e-mail servers
Understand and program in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Experience with WordPress and WooCommerce
PCI compliance requirements, and
General Troubleshooting

If you are interested and available for this paid, part-time position, please email Logan at support[at]JoeFrank.com

For Members
Beginning December 1st, enjoy new content every month! We have enough to add to the site monthly for a year! If you are not a Member now, sign up today.

In the Shop
In addition to digitizing media for Members, there is a lot that will be coming online for sale in the shop. There are a lot of pledge drives we haven’t uncovered in the past, along with found original shows and some surprises along the way.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Listen to the classic “Pilgrim” now live on Joe’s SoundCloud page.

(Be sure to check it in December for added Christmas shows!)

Needed
I could use help identifying a used mini-DV deck to purchase. (I do not trust eBay.) A good friend of Joe’s collaborated with him years ago resulting in hours of footage no one has seen. It includes interviews with Joe, plus Joe improvising on the streets of Los Angeles. Send an email to michal[at]joefrank.com. Thank you.

Christmas
This year, I will be home through December – that means shipping for your gifts is extended. As usual, all Christmas purchases after December 10th will be expedited using USPS Priority.

Have a wonderful holiday and New Year.

Thank you so much for your support!

Take care,

Michal and Logan

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Salon

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Salon

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