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Let Genius BurnAlcott for the FutureFor over twenty years, the Louisa May Alcott Society has brought together Alcott scholars from around the world to discuss the work and relevance of Louisa May Alcott’s writing. The Society hosts panels and events at literature conferences and has been the center of Alcott study and scholarship, where ideas about her life and work are nurtured and grown.In this episode, we are joined by former and current Presidents of the Louisa May Alcott Society: Anne Phillips, Gregory Eiselen, and Marlowe Daly-Galeano, who will share with us the many ways in which the Louisa Ma...
2025-11-171h 10
Law Firm Growth PodcastThe Realistic Case for Law Firm AI with Jason TurnquistThe Realistic Case for Law Firm AI with Jason Turnquist>> Get the newest LFG episodes delivered to your inbox when you Sign Up for our Newsletter.>> Get the new book beyondintakebook.comResource Links:Fast track your marketing efforts while avoiding common marketing mistakes in our new trainingEstate planning attorney? Stop guessing how to get results from online ads and grow your firm with our client-generating Seminar 3.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-0130 min
Then AgainThe Woman Behind Little WomenEpisode Notes
Join us for a deep dive into the life and works of Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women, with Marie and special guest Jan Turnquist. Jan Turnquist is the Director of Orchard House, where Louisa May Alcott wrote and set Little Women in 1868. In this episode, we explore the influences, personal life, inspirations, and curiosities of Alcott's life and work.
More about Orchard House: https://louisamayalcott.org/about
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2023-01-0336 min
Historical Drama with The Boston SistersThe Real-Life Home of LITTLE WOMEN (Ep. 23)Orchard House (in Concord, MA) is most notable as the home where Louisa May Alcott wrote and set her iconic novel Little Women in 1868. In this podcast we talk with JAN TURNQUIST, executive director of Orchard House where visitors can go back in time to the world of the Alcott family as well as Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March. Recreations of Orchard House can be seen in recent adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women the 2017 BBC PBS MASTERPIECE limited series, directed by Vanessa Caswill, and the 2019 film directed by Greta Gerwig.
1:18 - Jan Turnquist, Exe...
2022-11-081h 09
I Saw It On Linden StreetSuperman IV: The Quest For Peace (1987)The Man of Steel attempts to protect the world from nuclear proliferation and is forced to fight his own twisted clone, Nuclear Man. Tune in as Chris talks "Street Smart," penny pinching, and blown opportunities as the LSCE screens the 1987 cult classic “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.” Join Us!
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Cart. “Pictures: Film Reviews – Superman IV: The Quest For Peace.” Variety, Vol 328, Iss.1, July 29, 1987. Article Link. Accessed 8/8/22.
Harris, Will. “Jon Cryer On Charlie Sheen’s Work Ethic and Correcting Gene Hackman.” AV Club, May 9, 2013. Article Link. Accessed 8/9/22.
Kempley, Rita. “It’s Recurred! It’s a...
2022-08-191h 11
Let Genius BurnLouisa Into Life: Interview with Jan Turnquist, Executive Director of Louisa May Alcott's Orchard HouseJan Turnquist, Executive Director of Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, has made her life about Louisa's legacy. Whether she is portraying Louisa May Alcott around the world, consulting on Little Women adaptations with A-list actors, or simply showing someone around the house museum, she brings the same level of commitment and enthusiasm for sharing Louisa May Alcott with others.In this episode, Jan shares the story of how she started portraying Louisa May Alcott for the public and how it transformed her life. She also discusses working with Greta Gerwig, Maya Hawke, and Annie Leibovitz through her...
2022-05-0246 min
Saturday Story CircleThe Radio Adventures of Doctor Floyd #713 “Jo Makes Peace!”Will Jo March, the lead character in the book Little Women be able to make peace between Dr. Floyd and Dr. Steve? Find out in this episode! Episode also includes the second edition of Learning More After The Episode! where Dr. Steve continues his interview with Jan Turnquist, Executive Director of The Orchard House! Also Dr. Steve introduces Dr. Floyd to the game of BUZZ! Download the instructions for BUZZ here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-05-0818 min
Saturday Story CircleThe Radio Adventures of Doctor Floyd #712 “The Disagreement!”Dr. Floyd and Dr. Steve find themselves transported into another work of Classic Literature! A fight ensues when they arrive that just might trap them there forever! Episode also includes the premiere edition of Learning More After The Episode! where Dr. Steve interviews Jan Turnquist of The Orchard House! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-05-0118 min
Let's ByngeTRAVEL - Rome, Italy feat. Emily TurnquistI went on a walk in Rome with Fabio?! WHAT! Emily and I speak about our experiences in Rome and give you some tips and tricks. Also included is a list of must-sees. Remember to follow and leave a rating if you like what you hear. Follow @byngepodcast on Instagram for episode updates. original air date: Jan. 24, 2020--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-2839 min
What'sHerNameTHE LITTLE WOMAN May Alcott NierikerMay Alcott failed spectacularly countless times before becoming a great artist. Immortalized by her sister as the vain, vivacious Amy in Little Women, the real youngest “March” sister, May, was a conscientious, creative, and courageous artist whose enthusiastic energy lifted everyone around her. Travel with Katie to Orchard House, where the Alcotts lived 175 years ago, and see the world as May saw it: beautiful, joyful, and full of possibility.Guest Jan Turnquist is the executive director of Orchard House, and director and co-executive producer of the Emmy award-winning documentary Orchard House: Home of the Little Women.Mus...
2020-11-0956 min
Someone Lived HereOrchard House, home of Little Women and Louisa May AlcottLearn the real life story of Little Women.
In this bonus episode of Someone Lived Here, Kendra takes you to Orchard House, the home of Louisa May Alcott in Concord, Massachusetts. This home is where Louisa wrote and set her book, Little Women. This home was recreated for the recent Little Women film, directed by Greta Gerwig and nominated for an Oscar.
In this episode, we unravel the real lives of Anna, Louisa, Elizabeth, and May. By walking through the rooms and items they owned, we better understand the real people, in both...
2020-02-1026 min
Someone Lived HereOrchard House, home of Little Women and Louisa May AlcottLearn the real life story of Little Women.In this bonus episode of Someone Lived Here, Kendra takes you to Orchard House, the home of Louisa May Alcott in Concord, Massachusetts. This home is where Louisa wrote and set her book, Little Women. This home was recreated for the recent Little Women film, directed by Greta Gerwig and nominated for an Oscar. In this episode, we unravel the real lives of Anna, Louisa, Elizabeth, and May. By walking through the rooms and items they owned, we better understand the real people, in both their happiness and hardships.
2020-02-1026 min
Read-Aloud Revival ®RAR #146: The Astonishing Impact of Louisa May Alcott🎄 Join us for Christmas School →In today’s episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, you’ll get to know why Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women, was such a wonder (and indeed, she was!). And who could be a better guest for this conversation than Jan Turnquist? Jan Turnquist is Executive Director of Orchard House, the home where Louisa wrote Little Women, and Co-Executive Producer, Director, and Host of the Emmy-Award Winning documentary, Orchard House.She’s a true Louisa May Alcott expert, and has wonderful insight into the Alcott fa...
2020-01-2846 min
New England WeekendLittle Women Week in Concord, and Christmas at Strawbery BankeJan Turnquist, the executive director of Orchard House in Concord, talks about their efforts to remember Louisa May Alcott, the author of "Little Women", as excitement grows for the new movie. Rodney Rowland of the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH has details about the museum's Candlelight Stroll, taking you back in time to holidays past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019-12-2236 min
A Bookish HomeEp. 7: An Interview with Jan Turnquist, Executive Director of Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard HouseJan Turnquist joins me on the podcast this week to discuss a special bookish destination for fans of Little Women. Orchard House, the home of the novel’s author, Louisa May Alcott is located in Concord, Massachusetts. We discussed why you should visit Orchard House, upcoming special events to mark Little Women’s 150th anniversary, favorite Alcott related reads and more. You … Continue reading Ep. 7: An Interview with Jan Turnquist, Executive Director of Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House →
2018-09-2739 min
Book Cougars Podcast: Two Middle-Aged Women on the Hunt for a Good ReadEpisode 57 - Orchard House interviews with Anne Boyd Rioux and Jan TurnquistEpisode Fifty Seven Show Notes CW = Chris Wolak EF = Emily Fine Join our Goodreads Group! Purchase Book Cougars Swag on Zazzle!Please subscribe to our email list here.– Upcoming Readalong – Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters – Anne Boyd RiouxYou can participate in the readalong via the Goodreads discussion here.If you want to send us questions or comments please send an email by 8/30/18 to bookcougars@gmail.com.–...
2018-08-211h 11
J-WAVE ANA WORLD AIR CURRENT PodcastS2, Episode 8: Louisa May Alcott and Orchard HouseWelcome to Louisa MAY Alcott! The entire month of May we're going to be discussing the author of Little Women (and so much more)! Kicking off our series is Jan Turnquist from Orchard House Museum. Orchard House was the longtime home of the Alcott family and is now dedicated to preserving Louisa May Alcott's memory. You can find out more about Orchard House here: http://www.louisamayalcott.org/
2018-05-0249 min
Bonnets At DawnS2, Episode 8: Louisa May Alcott and Orchard HouseWelcome to Louisa MAY Alcott! The entire month of May we're going to be discussing the author of Little Women (and so much more)! Kicking off our series is Jan Turnquist from Orchard House Museum. Orchard House was the longtime home of the Alcott family and is now dedicated to preserving Louisa May Alcott's memory. You can find out more about Orchard House here: http://www.louisamayalcott.org/
2018-05-0249 min
Jan Turnquist Executive Director – Louisa May Alcott is My PassionPart three of 4-part interview: Jan Turnquist recounts a fascinating story of a pilgrimage to Orchard HouseIn part three of this interview about Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, Executive Director Jan Turnquist shares a poignant story of a pilgrim visiting Orchard House from the other side of the world and how Little Women impacted this visitor: I wish to thank WCOM-FM for granting permission to rebroadcast this interview. It originally aired … Continue reading "Part three of 4-part interview: Jan Turnquist recounts a fascinating story of a pilgrimage to Orchard House"
2014-10-0800 min
The Radio Adventures of Dr. FloydJo Makes Peace!STARRING: Colleen Smith In This Episode... Will Jo March, the lead character in the book Little Women be able to make peace between Dr. Floyd and Dr. Steve? Find out in this episode! Episode also includes the second edition of Learning More After The Episode!where Dr. Steve continues his interview with Jan Turnquist, Executive Director of The Orchard House! Also Dr. Steve introduces Dr. Floyd to the game of BUZZ! Download the instructions for BUZZ here! EPISODE #713 EPISODE TITLE: "Jo Makes Peace!" WRITTEN BY:Grant Baciocco RECORDED AT:Dr. Fl...
2009-07-0314 min
The Radio Adventures of Dr. FloydThe Disagreement!STARRING: Colleen Smith In This Episode... Dr. Floyd and Dr. Steve find themselves transported into another work of Classic Literature! A fight ensues when they arrive that just might trap them there forever! Episode also includes the premiere edition of Learning More After The Episode! where Dr. Steve interviews Jan Turnquist of The Orchard House! EPISODE #712 EPISODE TITLE: "The Disagreement!" WRITTEN BY: Grant Baciocco RECORDED AT: Dr. Floyd Studios, Burbank, CA REGULAR CAST: Mr. Narrator - Himself Dr. Floyd - Himself Dr. Steve - Himself
2009-06-2414 min