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The Mookse and the Gripes PodcastEpisode 113: Starter Libraries: A Shelf Full of PromisesWhat does it take to build the perfect first shelf? This week we tackle the joyful—and surprisingly stressful—task of creating a starter library. We’re joined by John Williams, book editor at The Washington Post, to discuss how to choose ten books that someone can use as a starter library, offering comfort, surprise, and a little stretch along the way. We compare approaches, confess our struggles, and share the shelves we’d hand to a friend ready build their personal library.We’d love to hear from you—what books would make it onto your own starter...
2025-08-211h 33
Wealth CoherenceHeart-Centered Leadership with Mark CrowleyEpisode Summary |
In this episode of Wealth Coherence, Mark Crowley shares his transformative journey from a traumatic childhood to becoming a heart-centered leader. He discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, the impact of upbringing on management styles, and the significance of fostering employee well-being in the workplace. Mark emphasizes the need for authentic recognition and appreciation in leadership, particularly within family businesses. He also introduces his book focused on elevating well-being in the workplace.
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00:00 Introduction to Heart-Centered Leadership
00:56 Mark's Personal Journey and Challenges
04:15 The I...
2025-08-1947 min
The Mookse and the Gripes PodcastEpisode 110: The End: Last Lines That Stick the LandingHow do you wrap up a great book? in this episode, Paul and Trevor dive into the final sentences that left them stunned, satisfied, or haunted. From quiet farewells to explosive conclusions, we’re celebrating the art of the last line—and how a final passage can reshape everything that came before.What’s a last line that you’ll never forget?We’ve got some fantastic author-focused episodes lined up for the foreseeable future, and we want to give you plenty of time to dive in if you’d like to read along with us. These ep...
2025-07-101h 44
The Mookse and the Gripes PodcastEpisode 82: Bucket List Books, Part IIThis week we turn back the clock and revisit our very first podcast topic: Bucket List Books! We check in on our progress over the last few years, discuss our philosophies and motivations, look ahead to our next bucket lists books, and share plenty of listener feedback. What books are on your bucket list—and why?Summer Book ClubThe book for the Mookse and the Gripes Summer Book Club 2024 is William Trevor’s The Story of Lucy Gault. You can start reading it whenever you want to! We have lined up a gues...
2024-06-131h 37
The Mookse and the Gripes PodcastEpisode 77: PoetryHow do we love poetry? Let us count the ways. This week, we’re joined by Anthony Garrett to kick off National Poetry Month with a wonderful conversation about our favorite poems and poets, how and when we read poetry, and a discussion about how to approach this sometimes intimidating part of the literary landscape. Does poetry play a part in your reading life?We also announce the winners of our latest giveaway, so please join us!ShownotesBooks* Averno, by Louise Glück* The Obscene Bird of Night, by...
2024-04-041h 42
ArtificeEp. 172: Joey AndersonJoey Anderson (he/they) is a movement-based artist and educator based in his hometown, Salt Lake City, Utah. He is currently a member of FLEET Co-Op, directed by Shelby Taylor, which just concluded its inaugural year. In collaboration with FLEET, Joey contributed in building and performing their immersive show, “Monomyth,” last Fall as well as their work shown at 801 Salon in May 2023. He also premiered his solo show, “Where Love Lived First,” at Burnswood Studio, which explored Dr. Kübler-Ross’ “Stages of Grief" and how they manifest in the body.
Before his time with FLEET, Joey apprenticed with SALT Contemporary Dance for the...
2024-03-052h 12
The Mookse and the Gripes PodcastEpisode 64: Victorian LiteratureThis week’s episode has a lot in common with Victorian literature: long, sometimes digressive and (we hope) filled with fun topics and interesting characters!We’re joined by Victorian expert extraordinaire Rohan Maitzen for a fun discussion about this wonderful era, including some of our favorite titles and authors. And no, we weren’t paid by the word.Patreon Bonus EpisodeAfter a summer with no bonus episodes (an unplanned break!), Paul and I put together a rather lengthy bonus episode for Patreon. This was released last week, and it was so much f...
2023-10-052h 01
This Is Story TimeThe Little Match GirlReading of "The Little Match Girl" by Hans Christian Andersen. Originally published December 1845
Music: "Auld Lang Syne" DJ Williams
Cover Art: Huynh-dat
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2023-01-0108 minThis Is Story Time2023 AnnouncementNew shows coming for 2023!!! This is True Crime, This is Story Time, and This is Minfulness!!
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Odd News by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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2022-12-3100 minThis Is Story TimeLittle JeanMerry Christmas!!! I hope you have enjoyed this season of Christmas stories! We will end with a short story from the French Francois Coppee translated by Nannie Lee Frayser. From "Christmas Stories and Legends" compiled by Phebe A. Curtiss Author of "White Gifts for the King" published in 1916. Please enjoy:
"Little Jean"
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Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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2022-12-2418 min
This Is Story TimeThe Gift of the MagiThe Gift of the Magi by O. Henry. Music: Christmas Village Aaron Kenny. Cover art: Thais Aroujo
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2022-12-2414 min
This Is Story TimeThe Life and Adventures of Santa Claus part 4Reading of ‘The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus’ Old Age chapters 1-3. Music ‘Christmas Village’ Aaron Kenny Cover Art photo Daniel Reche
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2022-12-2028 min
This Is Story TimeThe Life and Adventures of Santa Claus part 3Narration of ‘The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus’ Manhood Chapters 7 to 12. Music: Christmas Village Aaron Kenny
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2022-12-1852 minThis Is Story TimeThe Life and Adventures of Santa Claus part 2A reading of ‘The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus’ by L. Frank Baum Manhood: Chapters 1-6
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2022-12-1251 minThis Is Story TimeThe Life and Adventures of Santa Claus part 1 audiobookA reading of ‘The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus’ by L. Frank Baum. Youth chapters 1-7
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2022-12-0432 minThis Is Story TimeThis Is Story Time episode 1A reading of ‘A Visit from Saint Nicholas’ by Clement C. Moore
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2022-12-0105 minThis Is Story TimeAddicted To HateHate crime or sex addiction ?
Emily and Allison discuss the mass shooting case in Georgia and the motive behind it. What are your thoughts?
https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/laws-and-policies
https://heavy.com/news/robert-aaron-long/
VOAnews.com
https://www.foxnews.com/us/robert-aaron-long-georgia-spa-killings
https://abcnews.go.com/US/atlanta-spa-gunman-robert-long-pleads-guilty-counts/story?id=79071269
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2022-11-191h 11This Is Story TimeIt's A StretchIn this our first episode of This Is It?! Emily and Allison discuss the scandalous case of the yoga guru Bikram Choudhury. Listen and decide if you can separate the yoga from the man. Questions or comments find us on Facebook at This Is It?! Podcast or contact us at thisisitpods@yahoo.com.
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https://artsandculture.google.com/story/explore-the-ancient-roots-of-yoga/rAKCRDl92CPuJg
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/9-benefits-of-yoga
Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator Netflix.com
30for30podcasts.com/Bikram
True Crime Obsessed episode 115
Navigating Narcissism w/ Dr. Ramani- Bikram Yoga and the Abuse of Power with Mandeep Kaur Sandhu
Housewives of Tr...
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2022-11-1100 min
To Know Him: Come Follow Me(Feb 21-27), Gen 24-27, "Jacob and the Birthright"This week our four Christ-centered takeaways in our Old Testament, Come Follow Me study are"1. Air, Light and Sight (4:52)2. Waiting for the Blessing (20:55)3. A Specific Solution (35:06)4. Intercepts (45:14)Check out our website for more Come Follow Me takeaways for the whole family!https://www.toknowhimcfm.com/📜Lesson Outline📜https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EjgA0Ex8dQPLY06DssjuaZgiT8NtTv53/view?usp=sharing📚Sources Cited📚Ministry of Angels https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/the-ministry-of-angels?lang=engAre There Guardian Angels? https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/1983/09/q-and-a-ques...
2022-02-1951 min
The Mookse and the Gripes PodcastEpisode 15: Emily Dickinson We're not experts, but we both love the poetry of Emily Dickinson. In this episode, we talk about some of her poetry and why it speaks to us. Thanks to everyone who shared their favorite poems or memories of reading Emily Dickinson. We had a lot of great input, and we are excited to share. You made this episode a lot better than it would have been otherwise. If you'd like to support the show, visit The Mookse and the Gripes Patreon. Visit our blog at http://mookseandgripes.com/reviews. Follow us on Twitter @mookse and @bibliopaul. Em...
2021-12-021h 30
One Page At a Time PodcastEpisode 34: 2020 Favorite Reads with Jill Berrett Given and Amanda FristromWe both had reading goals we mastered in 2020 and want to share with you some 2020 favorite reads from us, One Page at a Time hosts, Jill Berrett Given and Amanda Fristrom
As we look forward to a new year in our podcast, we wanted to take a minute and look back at the last year. It was a big year in reading for both of us, so before we dive back into the awesome guests we get to chat with, we decided to share some of our favorites of all the books we read! In this episode we talk about:
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2021-01-1352 min
Enjoy Anthology of Full Audiobooks in Kids, Animals & NatureGift of Anger: Use Passion to Build Not Destroy - Joe SolmoneseListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Gift of Anger: Use Passion to Build Not DestroyAuthor: Joe SolmoneseNarrator: Tom DheereFormat: UnabridgedLength: 4:55:00Language: EnglishRelease date: 09-12-2016Publisher: Berrett-Koehler PublishersGenres: Business & Economics, Self Development, Politics, Negotiation & Communication, Health & Wellness, Political AdvocacySummary:Under Joe Solmonese's leadership, the Human Rights Campaign became the model other organizations look toward to create effective social and political change. Against daunting odds, HRC was instrumental in passing landmark national legislation...
2016-09-124h 55