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The Art of Home: A Podcast for HomemakersMonday Motivation #27 | Favorite Summer ReadsSend me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.If you are looking for some summer reads, I’ve got you today. I want to share some of my favorites in several categories, so there will be something for everyone. I have recommendations for Classics, Cozy Mysteries, Historical Fiction, Children's Lit, Sci-Fi, and some non-fiction recommendations on Theology/Christian Living and Homemaking. Tell me your favorite summer reads so I can share them in the next newsletter! Text me using the...2025-05-1913 min
Start A Inspiring Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonaldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/14228to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Series: Mrs. Piggle Wiggle
Author: Betty MacDonald
Narrator: Karen White
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
Release date: 05-16-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle loves children! Well-mannered and healthy children, that is. And she has an old sea chest full of magic cures for any bad habit—like the powder that makes Phillip Carmody completely invisible when he shows off, or the anti-slowpoke spray she uses to treat Harbin Quadrangle's extra-acute daydreaming disease.2025-05-163h 05Fuel Your Mind With This Breakthrough Full Audiobook — Perfect On Your Commute.Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonaldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12173to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Series: Mrs. Piggle Wiggle
Author: Betty MacDonald
Narrator: Karen White
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
Release date: 05-16-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Humor
Publisher's Summary:
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle loves children! Well-mannered and healthy children, that is. And she has an old sea chest full of magic cures for any bad habit—like the powder that makes Phillip Carmody completely invisible when he shows off, or the anti-slowpoke spray she uses to treat Harbin Quadrangle's extra-acute daydreaming disease.2025-05-163h 05Grab An Unforgettable Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonaldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12428to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Series: Mrs. Piggle Wiggle
Author: Betty MacDonald
Narrator: Karen White
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
Release date: 05-16-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Literature & Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle loves children! Well-mannered and healthy children, that is. And she has an old sea chest full of magic cures for any bad habit—like the powder that makes Phillip Carmody completely invisible when he shows off, or the anti-slowpoke spray she uses to treat Harbin Quadrangle's extra-acute daydreaming disease.2025-05-163h 05
Fuel Your Mind With: This Unforgettable Full Audiobook For Curious Minds.Propaganda Girls by Lisa RogakPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/6701to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Propaganda Girls
Author: Lisa Rogak
Narrator: Samara Naeymi
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
Release date: 03-04-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 15 ratings
Genres: Women
Publisher's Summary:
Betty MacDonald was a 28-year-old reporter from Hawaii. Zuzka Lauwers grew up in a tiny Czechoslovakian village and knew five languages by the time she was 21. Jane Smith-Hutton was the wife of a naval attaché living in Tokyo. Marlene Dietrich, the German-American actress and singer, was of course one of the biggest stars of the 20th century. These four women, each fascinating i...2025-03-046h 01Feel Into A Best-Selling Full Audiobook This Weekend.Propaganda Girls by Lisa RogakPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/6701to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Propaganda Girls
Author: Lisa Rogak
Narrator: Samara Naeymi
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
Release date: 03-04-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 15 ratings
Genres: Women
Publisher's Summary:
Betty MacDonald was a 28-year-old reporter from Hawaii. Zuzka Lauwers grew up in a tiny Czechoslovakian village and knew five languages by the time she was 21. Jane Smith-Hutton was the wife of a naval attaché living in Tokyo. Marlene Dietrich, the German-American actress and singer, was of course one of the biggest stars of the 20th century. These four women, each fascinating i...2025-03-046h 01Relish The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Thrilling!Propaganda Girls by Lisa RogakPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/29648to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Propaganda Girls
Author: Lisa Rogak
Narrator: Samara Naeymi
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
Release date: 03-04-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 15 ratings
Genres: Women
Publisher's Summary:
Betty MacDonald was a 28-year-old reporter from Hawaii. Zuzka Lauwers grew up in a tiny Czechoslovakian village and knew five languages by the time she was 21. Jane Smith-Hutton was the wife of a naval attaché living in Tokyo. Marlene Dietrich, the German-American actress and singer, was of course one of the biggest stars of the 20th century. These four women, each fascinating i...2025-03-046h 01
The Book Club ReviewBook Club: The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk • #170Olga Tokarczuk's haunting 'health resort horror story' may have wow-ed the critics, but how did it fare with Laura's book club? Phil, Sarah and Laura join Kate to discuss it. You'll also find out the books we've been reading lately, and our suggestions for follow-on reads if The Empusium leaves you hankering for more. Books mentioned The Sewing Girl’s Tale by John Wood Sweet Two Step Devil by Jamie Quattro The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary Book Lovers by Emily Henry Strange Beach by Oluwaseum Olayiwola ...2025-02-0949 min
Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 686 – An autumn flower farm tour + conversation with Caitlin Carnahan of Diamond Day Bouquet, based on Washington’s Olympic Peninsulahttps://youtu.be/XPwCOnCEJQ4?si=QvkEM8TfN2ZhNilS
“Diamond Day” is a charming 1970s folksong by English singer-songwriter Vashti Bunyan. The lyrics about a sweet family farm inspired Caitlin Carnahan, today’s guest, to borrow its title for her business, Diamond Day Bouquet. The farm specializes in unique and old-fashioned, garden-style flowers grown organically and with love. Caitlin has developed an expertise growing for the grocery and wholesale market, which we discuss in our conversation. Join me on a visit and be inspired by the many botanical varieties that thrive in this idyllic place.I first met Caitlin Carnahan of Diamon...2024-10-1629 min
Glamorous Trash - Cookies Only[PREVIEW] Betty White's Memoir Here We Go Again (with Rachel Dratch)Chelsea and Rachel Dratch (“Saturday Night Live” alum and host of “Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch”) dive into the life and legacy of Hollywood legend Betty White as they explore her 1995 memoir, "Here We Go Again." They discuss Betty’s groundbreaking roles the hot goss behind "The Golden Girls” and how a Snickers Super Bowl commercial turned her into everyone’s favorite spunky grandma all over again. Plus! They discuss Betty’s three marriages and Rachel spills gentle tea from behind the scenes of Betty’s Emmy-winning “SNL” hosting gig.Where to order Chelsea’s book:Bookshop.o...2024-08-0900 min
Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir PodcastBetty White's Memoir Here We Go Again (with Rachel Dratch)Chelsea and Rachel Dratch (“Saturday Night Live” alum and host of “Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch”) dive into the life and legacy of Hollywood legend Betty White as they explore her 1995 memoir, "Here We Go Again." They discuss Betty’s groundbreaking roles the hot goss behind "The Golden Girls” and how a Snickers Super Bowl commercial turned her into everyone’s favorite spunky grandma all over again. Plus! They discuss Betty’s three marriages and Rachel spills gentle tea from behind the scenes of Betty’s Emmy-winning “SNL” hosting gig.Where to order Chelsea’s book:
Bookshop.org...2024-08-091h 02
Get Lit PodcastGet Lit Episode 275: Betty MacDonaldSend us a textWe could all use a bit of magic in our lives these days, so join us for the most delightful episode about the wittiest, witchiest, wordsmith: Betty MacDonald! Known for her clever reflections in her autobiographies and her wonderful character, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, MacDonald is remembered as a unique voice in literature who helped adults and children alike find theirs. 2024-07-0347 min
I'm Absolutely Fine! by The MidultEpisode 194: Brilliant Books by Esther CorenOK Annabel is still OOO, so Emilie has roped in a friend of the pod, the marvellous Esther Coren to help. Esther has her own podcast, Giles Coren Has No Idea and a Substack called The Spike and she also gives excellent book recommendations. Given we’re all feeling mad, bad and dangerous to know (not in a swashbuckling-Byronic-way but in a teetering on The-Brink-kind-of-way) perhaps books can soothe us tiny bit: little umbrellas for the mind. We talk about The Paleo Life by Clare Foges (out June 6), Quint by Robert Lautner, The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (Ma...2024-05-0230 min
The Real Weird SistersInto the Pensieve: Mrs. Piggle Wiggle
Alice and Martha review Mrs. Piggle Wiggle by the highly memorable Betty MacDonald. Mid-century kids misbehaving and being disciplined… what could go wrong?
In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences reading both classic and lesser-known children’s books, including favorite segments such as Quora Question of the Week, and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats.
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The Real Weird Sisters: A Harry Potter PodcastInto the Pensieve: Mrs. Piggle WiggleAlice and Martha review Mrs. Piggle Wiggle by the highly memorable Betty MacDonald. Mid-century kids misbehaving and being disciplined... what could go wrong? In this series, Alice and Martha reminisce on shared memories, inside jokes, and experiences reading both classic and lesser-known children's books, including favorite segments such as Quora Question of the Week, and Sorting Hat! Take Fives and character studies will continue, with this new episode format being added to the rotation with the other two formats. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsistersNew episodes are released every...2024-02-051h 11
The Screwball StoryThe Egg and I (Chester Erskine, 1947)On this episode I discuss the romantic comedy, The Egg and I (Erskine, 1947), based on the book of the same name by Betty MacDonald.Resources:Christopher Beach, Class, Language, and American Film Comedy (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2002).Paula Becker, Looking For Betty MacDonald (Seattle: University of Washington Press, 2019).Boze Hadleigh, Hollywood Lesbians: From Garbo to Foster (Riverdale, NY: Riverdale Avenue Books, 2016).Jennifer Reese, "The Plucky Author Behind The Classic Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books.” The Washington Post. October 17, 2016. Available at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/behind-her-classic-mrs-piggle-wiggle-books-the-dark-life-of-betty-macdonald/2016/10/14/23005c46-9071-1...2023-10-1433 min
The Seattle Public Library - Author Readings and Library EventsPaula Becker discusses 'A House on Stilts'"A House on Stilts" tells the story of one woman's struggle to reclaim wholeness while mothering a son addicted to opioids. Paula Becker's son Hunter was raised in a safe nurturing home by his writer/historian mom and his physician father. He was a bright curious child. And yet, addiction found him. More than 2.5 million Americans are addicted to opioids, some half-million of these to heroin. For many of them -- for Hunter -- their drug addiction leads to lives of demoralization, homelessness, and constant peril. For parents -- for Paula -- a child's addiction upends family life, catapulting them...2023-09-151h 07The Seattle Public Library - Author Readings and Library Events"Looking for Betty MacDonald" A conversation with Paula BeckerPaula Becker talks about Betty MacDonald, her life and writings. MacDonald (1907-1958) was the best-selling author of 'The Egg and I' and the classic Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle children's books. Author Paula Becker was granted full access to Betty MacDonald's archives, including materials never before seen by any researcher. 'Looking for Betty MacDonald', a biography of this endearing Northwest storyteller, reveals the story behind the memoirs and the difference between the real Betty MacDonald and her literary persona.2023-09-151h 11
A Pair of BookendsBonus Books: Limelight with Daisy BuchananWelcome back Bookends to another Bonus books episode where we were joined by the powerhouse that is Daisy Buchanan! A journalist, novelist and host of a number of brilliant podcast series including the fan favourite 'You're Booked', we were delighted to have Bookend royalty on the podcast and her recommendations are certainly not in short supply! TW: This conversation includes mention of difficult topics such as sexual assault and cancer which may be triggering for some, listen with care.Aswell as deep diving into her brilliant new novel, we discuss online/offline identities, bodies and autonomy...2023-08-111h 13
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The Maternity & Midwifery Hour10.7 Communicating with babiesSeries 10 - Episode 7: Communicating with babies
We know that baby’s ways of communication, and how we communicate with them is important.
This week it is Baby Communication Awareness week, and we are delighted to be joined by colleagues from the Brazelton centre. Betty Hutchon one of Brazelton Centre UK Master Trainers in the NBAS and NBO and the co-founder of the Brazelton Centre UK, and Sarah Lam, Communications Manager for the Brazelton Centre UK , who is leading the planning and running the annual Baby Communication Week will be speaking, and answering questions.
Ho...2023-06-091h 02
Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: We need to follow Australia's lead on vapingI’m going to say it how I mean it right from the start. I despise vaping. I also despise all those shiny vape shops. And how dairies have cashed-in on this appalling poison that was supposed to be the great saviour for people addicted to cigarettes. What a crock that was, wasn't it? And we know it was a crock because now we have kids and teenagers - and probably some older people too - sucking on these blimmin’ vapes even though they’ve never smoked a cigarette. In fact, not just suckin...2023-05-0304 min
The SSR PodcastEpisode 241: Mrs. Piggle-WiggleIs your child talking back? Refusing to bathe? Staying up past their bedtime? Call Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, the star of Betty MacDonald’s 1947 novel Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and a series of other books that followed. Alli’s guest on Episode 241 was a major fan of these books when they were growing up, and they’re here to jump into MacDonald’s wacky world all over again. Tune in for discussions about conformity, radishes, fatphobia, negligent dads, childless millennials, and so much more.Meryl Wilsner is the author of Something to Talk About, Mistakes Were Made, and the forthcoming Cleat Cute. Fo...2023-04-2556 min
Women in Jazz Media: The PodcastsIn Conversation with Betty AccorsiWelcome to our latest episode of ‘In Conversation With’ featuring music from Hannah Horton! You can find our podcasts at number 9 in the top 60 Best
Jazz Podcasts in FeedSpot! In this episode, host Hannah Horton welcomes our special guest, Betty Accorsi
'I am an Italian saxophone player, multi-instrumentalist and composer, and my home is currently in the United Kingdom. I studied classical saxophone, piano and composition at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatoire in Milan. I was involved in projects spanning from contemporary music ensembles with composer Salvatore Sciarrino to the progressive rock band Psicosuono, which released two albums (Eta Ca...2023-04-1126 min
It's a Very Exciting Time09. Betty & Barney HillThis week we're talking about one of the foundational cases in the world of ufology: Betty and Barney Hill, who had an unusual encounter with a UFO while driving through the mountains late at night in 1961. They arrived home late, unable to account for 2-3 hours of time during their drive. They later recovered memories of being taken aboard the craft by aliens who conducted medical tests. It's a foundational story that introduced the world to some common elements of abduction stories including missing time and grey aliens. It's also got lots of room to be skeptical, and we're...2023-01-301h 15
Happier with Gretchen RubinLittle Happier: When Do I Feel the Joyous, Childhood Feeling of Expectancy?Writer Betty MacDonald’s memoir reminds me that even as adults, to be happier, we should seek out experiences that will give us the “wonderful, joyous, childhood feeling of expectancy.”Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraftGet the podcast show notes by email every week here: http://gretchenrubin.com/#newsletterLeave a voicemail message on: 774-277-9336For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to happiercast.com/sponsorsWant to be happier in 2022? Order Gretchen Rubin’s book The...2023-01-2303 min
The Bookshelf Odyssey PodcastReading, Riding, & Writing: an epic journey of self-discovery, with Author Teri M. BrownSend us a text Today I welcome author Teri M. Brown to my Bookshelf Odyssey. We discuss many topics including marketing yourself, reading recommendations for all ages, and how riding across the United States on a tandem bicycle changed her life and her perspective on the country while it was going through some of the darkest moments of it's recent history. Find out how that epic bike ride of 3,102 miles inspired her to write! This is an interview that I found to be personally encouraging in the pursuit of my own endeavors, and I cannot w...2022-11-2146 min
Break A Leg! Disability in the ArtsA Disability Rights Primer with Betty SiegelWow wow wow we’re back! And with one of our best episodes yet! Nicole is joined by superstar Betty Siegel who lays out the essential information when it comes to disability rights in the Unites States arts sector. Betty also explains why she believes that cultural experiences are a critical civil and human right. What are the turning points in American disability rights history? And how do these laws impact the places where we gather for artistic and cultural experiences? How is the ADA enforced? Are “grandfather laws” a myth? Will the Wicked musical movie ev...2022-11-041h 00
Today In History with The RetrospectorsBonnie Prince BettyWhen Jacobite heir Bonnie Prince Charlie made his escape from the British Army on 28th June, 1746, he did so in bizarre style - disguised in drag as Irish spinning-maid ‘Betty Burke’.With a £30,000 bounty on his head, Charles had to rely on the support of strangers - in this case 24 year-old Flora McDonald, who would later serve time in the Tower of London for having assisted him in the escape, memorably documented in the Skye Boat Song.In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain why Charles picked this moment to attempt to conqu...2022-06-2812 min
The Bot Canon29. Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (Betty MacDonald)Today we read "Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle" as begun by Betty MacDonald and continued by a bot.
Today's episode was written using AI Dungeon and is read by Hannah Keefer.2022-06-2007 min
The TMI Project Story HourStories for Choice: Betty and Mourka | Surviving the World Before RoeThis is Episode 2, Season 3 of The TMI Project Podcast: Stories for Choice featuring Betty MacDonald and Mourka. Their stories were initially shared in the ensemble piece “The Lucky Ones”, as a part of What to Expect When You're NOT Expecting: True Stories of Slips, Surprises, and Happy Accidents, presented at the Bearsville Theatre in Woodstock, NY on June 29th, 2013.This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song is “Secrets” by Edison Woods. Our Operations and Programs Manager is Blake Pfeil. O...2022-04-1320 min
The OriginalsBad Timing Special: Stories of Betty White, Alec Baldwin, Norm MacdonaldThrough absolutely no fault of this episode’s guests, Andrew shares three interviews that now sound a little odd, a little untimely, maybe even a little creepy owing to the fact that they were all recorded before the deaths of Betty White, Norm McDonald and Halyna Hutchins (the cinematographer killed after the accidental discharge of Alec Baldwin’s prop gun on the indie western, Rust). First up, Joel Thurm, author of the upcoming memoir, Sex, Drugs & Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director, shares his memories of working at NBC on The Golden Girls and reveals how Betty White’s fello...2022-02-1053 min
The TMI Project Story HourSeason 3: Stories for Choice (Trailer)About TMI ProjectTMI Project is a nonprofit transmedia organization that believes in the power of changing the world one radically true story at a time. Since 2010, TMI Project has led approximately 90 true storytelling workshops and staged live storytelling performances by more than 1,750 storytellers, which have been presented to audiences of nearly 50,000 people in schools, colleges, prisons, mental health clinics, theaters, community centers and the United Nations. The culminating content – written stories, live storytelling performances, videos, and podcasts – is accessible to an all-inclusive audience. Stories for Choice features 13 episodes addressing reproductive justice themes ranging from acces...2022-02-0903 min
Math Is HardRemakers Mark Special Episode 29: In Memoriam 2021
It is that time of year again, when we talk about some of the talented performers and creators we lost in the past year. From The Wire to The Golden Girls to The Sound of Music to Saturday Night Live to Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song to Superman to Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? to The Monkees to Saved By the Bell to Arrested Development, nary a genre was left untouched. Join us, won’t you, for this moment of reflection and appreciation.
Betty WhiteThe Golden GirlsThe Betty White ShowSt Olaf CollegePeople MagazineNorm MacDonaldHBO One Night StandSaturday Night LiveDavid Hasselhof...2022-01-3148 min
The Commons with Karla#48: Building a Strong Foundation in your Relationships with DottieIn today's episode, I am in conversation with Dottie. Dottie is a wife, mom, businesswoman, and is very active in her community. Dottie knew early on in her motherhood journey that she wanted to be a stay-at-home mom. She took great pride in taking care of children and her home. Nurturing comes very naturally to Dottie, and she fostered wonderful relationships with all of her children. Her gift of caregiving continued into her journey of being a grandmother. Dottie gives us an insight of how to stay connected with your adult children, stay connected in your community, stay connected...2022-01-2553 min
As I Live and Grieve®Self Care for Those Who Grieve, with Paula BeckerSend us some LOVE!Summary:A critical aspect of your grief journey is self-care. In your despair and exhaustion we often overlook the simpler items and sometimes sacrifice our own well-being. We may turn to books only to be overwhelmed with the volume of words, thoughts and number of pages. Paula Becker is our guest today and has written just the book you, and everyone who has suffered a loss, needs to read. Episode Notes:A Little Book of Self-Care for Those Who Grieve is just over 100 pages, with...2021-10-1938 min