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The Daily StoicEd Helms on History’s Greatest Screw UpsYou might know Ed Helms as Andy Bernard from The Office or Stu Price from The Hangover movies—but did you know he’s also a serious history buff? He’s especially fascinated by history’s biggest screwups, better known as SNAFUs ("Situation Normal: All F**ked Up"). In today’s episode, Ed joins Ryan to unpack some of these epic blunders, explain how history became an escape for him, and share why learning about the past can be surprisingly therapeutic.Ed Helms is an actor, comedian, podcast host, and author. Ed has starred as Andy Be...
2025-04-301h 12
Founders#320 The Making of Winston Churchill Part 2What I learned from reading Young Titan: The Making of Winston Churchill by Michael Shelden. ----Founders Notes gives you the superpower to learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. You can search all my notes and highlights from every book I've ever read for the podcast. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book----(5:00) It was better for the world that he had known failure and suffered moments of self doubt.(6:00) The...
2023-09-1554 min
The Everything ECE Podcast#84: Marks That MatterMark-making is the creation of different lines, dots, patterns, textures and shapes. It is the first step in a child's development toward learning to write. In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, host, Carla Ward, takes you through the benefits of mark-making, why we can't skip it and go straight to writing letters and how to support mark-making in the classroom.
This episode is sponsored by Famly. Famly is an Early Childhood Platform that gives all the adults involved in a child’s early life a place to connect, learn, and handle admin together.
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2022-11-2508 min
Branch Out#75: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Pursuing Your Hobbies w/ Dr. Candice WilliamsAmidst L.A. shutting down during the pandemic, Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Doctor, Candice Williams, left full-time practice and took a leap of faith to pursue her first love – music. Such a transition was not without pain or fear but Dr. Williams knew that at the end of the day, it is what she needed to do. Join Sycamore CEO, Larson Hicks, as he and Dr. Williams walk through a variety of subjects including physician independence, pursuing hobbies, and walking by faith in a world that says security is everything.
2022-10-271h 18
A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCASTNarrative NonfictionFinally, an episode for the nonfiction fans. Today, we're talking about our favorite narrative nonfiction books - books that tell true stories but are written with the flair of a novel.
Titles discussed include:
Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard
The Living Great Lakes by Jerry Dennis
The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson
The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Taste by Stanely Tucc...
2022-08-2748 min
Book Fare: Book Club Fun, Wholesome Recommendations, Deep Discussions10-Book Fare Book Club Discusses "Destiny of the Republic ; Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President" by Candice MillardOur first Book Fare Book Club! Join us as we discuss our first group read, "Destiny of the Republic: Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President" by Candice Millard. Join us in shock over old medical proceedure, a quest for an x-ray machine, and imagining a world where we didn't loose Garfield.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson
Crete and James: Personal Letters of Lucretia and James Garfield by John Shaw
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2022-02-2852 min
EBPL Podcast from the East Brunswick Public LibraryMatch+Book Ep 4: Paul’s Top Recommendations for 2021On Episode 4 of Match+Book, adult services librarian Paul Kibala talks about some of his favorite reads of 2021.
The doctors Blackwell : how two pioneering sisters brought medicine to women--and women to medicine by Janice P. Nimura
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Normal people : a novel by Sally Rooney
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The splendid and the vile : a saga of Churchill, family, and defiance during the Blitz by Erik Larson
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2021-12-1611 min
ReChoiceREFLECT with Katy Johnson - "A More Perfect Union" - Teaching and Learning our HistoryKaty Johnson is our first guest from New Jersey, her friend calls her "the Lieutenant Dan of History Teachers". Katy and I discuss our mutual passion for the study of history and why we teach. Why is history important? What are the most rewarding and challenging parts about being a history teacher today? What do we love to read? And what's it mean to "hug a cactus?"SHOW NOTESHistory Teachers Talking - Podcast episode with Katy discussing Eleanor RooseveltBooks The Hemingses of Monticello: An Americ...
2021-09-2350 min
The Gospel Underground PodcastAudiobooks ExtravaganzaRecommended Audiobooks from ReidFavoritesBoys in the Boat by Daniel James BrownUnbroken and Sea Biscuit by Lauren HillanbrandThe Devil in White City by Erik LarsonRecommendedCreative Non Fiction - Works of Erik Larson, Ben McIntrye, and Candice MaillardHistory and Biography - Works of Roger Crowley, David McCullough, and The Roosevelt Trilogy by Edmund MorrisHistory of Technology - Becoming Steve Jobs, Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, The Second Coming of Steve Jobs, iWoz, The Perfect Thing by Daniel...
2020-04-1553 min
Table of (Mal)ContentsScarlet the Benevolent Dictator
We're back with a brand-new episode, in which Scarlet takes over as our benevolent dictator (she wanted me to call her our benign dictator, but I can't do it). Listen in as we discuss: The myth of extra time Giving books as gifts If giving a book as a gift has ever backfired on us When and why to quit reading a book If we've ever quit books that were convicting and/or offensive How many Churchill biographies Dave has read By the way, this week...
2020-04-1346 min
The Eclectic ReaderEpisode 25: Birthday Books, our wishlists and recommendations for spring birthday bookwormsOur birthdays are coming up, and we’ve been thinking about which books are at the top of our wishlists. We have a mix of new spring releases, backlist titles, and book-adjacent gift ideas to share. All Chelsey wants for her birthday is to reach 50 reviews on iTunes! Write a review here. Give the gift of Sipsby 3 for 1 audiobooks from Librofm Support us on Patreon Show Notes: Wheaten Terriers The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore We Set the Dark on Fir...
2019-03-0545 min
Like a Bigfoot#126: Episodes #40-80 CLIPSHOW!!This week features some of my favorite moments from episodes #40-80 of the Like a Bigfoot Podcast. Hope you guys enjoy!!
Featuring adventure stories, life lessons and plenty of inspiration from: Josh Lajaunie, Miguel Medina, "Antarctic Gurka" Scott Sears, "Iowans for Everest" Andy Anderson, Kuntal Joisher, Candice Burt, Natalie Larson, Scott Morris, "Running the Parks" Bill Sycalik, "Feral Mountain Co." Jimmy Funkhouser, "Blackalachian" Daniel White, Shane Dowty, and Lindsey Ward.
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this show and thanks for you guys for checking it out! I really appreciate it and hope you had an amazing 2018!! We have...
2018-12-281h 30
Outside The Box PodcastsCONNECTING TWO WORLDS with Tracy Larson Small and Candice ThomasThe holidays can be tough for so many, especially for those of you who have lost loved ones to death. If you are like me, a proof-seeking skeptic, and find yourself wondering if there is life after a physical death this show may be for you. If you are at least open to exploring the simple possibility, please join me, Tracy Larson Small, and Candice Thomas as we delve into an evidenced-based magical journey that promises to offer a very different perspective.
Original Air Date: December 25, 2017
2017-12-2500 min
Cook Memorial Public Library PodcastEp. 39: Meet the Bookies – Nate
In this episode of our podcast, we get some recommendations from Nate, one our podcast hosts but also one of our library’s Bookies, a new service to get book, movie and music recommendations from our librarians. You can find Nate and all our other Bookies at our website at cooklib.org/bookies.
Mentioned in this episode:
Books
Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard
Tenth of December by George Saunders
Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
Movies
O Brother Where Art Th...
2017-06-0100 min
Cook Memorial Public Library PodcastEp. 39: Meet the Bookies - NateIn this episode of our podcast, we get some recommendations from Nate, one our podcast hosts but also one of our library's Bookies, a new service to get book, movie and music recommendations from our librarians. You can find Nate and all our other Bookies at our website at cooklib.org/bookies. Mentioned in this episode: Books Devil in the White City by Erik Larson Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard Tenth of December by George Saunders Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders Movies O Brother Where Art Thou The Big...
2017-06-0110 min