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Talking Strategy S5E11: Jean Monnet and the Strategy of International Defence CooperationJean-Marc Lieberherr examines Jean Monnet’s vital role in securing US arms for Britain and France during the Second World War and in driving international cooperation. A committed internationalist, long before becoming one of the founding fathers of the EU, Jean Monnet played a crucial role in enabling cooperation between countries in two world wars. As a member of the Executive Committee of the Allied Maritime Transport Council during the First World War, he helped coordinate shipping between the Allied powers of France, Great Britain, Italy and, from 1918, the US, before becoming the Deputy Secretary General of th...

2025-03-0540 min

MedBoard Matters Don't make too merry this holiday seasonWith the holiday season firmly upon us, host Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with NCMB's Chief Investigative Officer, Pat Berckmiller about the worrying trend the Board has seen around this time of year and the marked increase in licensee arrests for DWI, most of which are alcohol related. Please Note: We’ll be taking a two-month hiatus to recharge and recalibrate for the coming year, with our first episode of 2025 slated for March. Happy Holidays from the North Carolina Medical Board!Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley, Communications Director, North Carolina Medical BoardGuest: Pat Be...

2024-12-1711 min

MedBoard Matters NC DHHS’s response to Hurricane HeleneHurricane Helene barreled into Western North Carolina on the morning of Friday, September 27th, leaving unprecedented levels of devastation in its wake. The storm has since been confirmed as the most damaging and deadly hurricane in North Carolina history. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with State Health Director Dr. Betsey Tilson about all of the things NC DHHS has been doing to safeguard the health and safety of people impacted by the storm. Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Dr. Betsey Tilson, State Health Director and Chief Medical Officer, NC DHHSProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesF...

2024-11-1342 min

MedBoard Matters What to do about drug shortagesIt can be frustrating when medication shortages impact access to essential healthcare. Host Jean Fisher-Brinkley discusses a range of possible solutions with Jay Campbell, Executive Director at the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Find out what steps healthcare consumers and providers can take in such situations. Visit our show page for resources mentioned in this episode.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Jack W. “Jay” Campbell IV, JD, RPh, Executive Director at the North Carolina Board of PharmacyProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

2024-10-0441 min

MedBoard Matters Physicians on the brink: Suicidal ideation in NCPhysician suicide is a longstanding issue, with doctors contemplating ending their own lives as frequently as non-physicians. However, a recent survey of North Carolina doctors indicates the problem may be more severe than previously understood. Join Jean Fisher Brinkley and Dr. Joe Jordan, CEO of the North Carolina Professionals Health Program, as they discuss the alarming findings from NCPHP's recent Suicidal Ideation Survey and explore solutions to address this critical issue. Visit our show page for resources mentioned in this episode.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Dr. Joe Jordan, CEO of the North Carolina...

2024-08-3024 min

MedBoard Matters Violence in the Healthcare WorkplaceNearly one in three medical professionals who responded to our recent licensee survey told us they had either witnessed or been involved in a violent incident with patients in the last year. In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with Representative Timothy Reeder, MD who was the primary sponsor of a bill, now a law, called the Hospital Violence Protection Act. Click here to access the resources mentioned in the episode.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Representative Timothy Reeder, MDProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina...

2024-05-2932 min

MedBoard Matters NCMB: Celebrating 165 yearsAs the oldest continuously operating medical board in the United States and territories, NCMB just celebrated 165 years in operation. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley is joined by current Board CEO Thom Mansfield and former CEO David Henderson as they test their knowledge of early Board history.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuests: Thom Mansfield, JD and David Henderson, JDProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2024-05-0637 min

MedBoard Matters Combating congenital syphilis in North CarolinaOn this episode of MedBoard Matters we are partnering once again with NC DHHS to raise licensee awareness of a worrying resurgence of an illness considered all but eradicated: syphilis. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with Dr. Victoria Mobley, Medical Director of the HIV and Sexually Transmitted Disease section of the state Division of Public Health on ways clinicians can aid in the efforts to combat congenital syphilis.View the resources mentioned in this episode here.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Dr. Victoria Mobley, NC DHHSProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the...

2024-02-2027 min

MedBoard Matters Board 101: Setting up medical corporations in North CarolinaIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, we are talking all about medical corporations and NCMB’s role in helping to register them in accordance with state law. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with the Board's Corporations Coordinator Malinda Sink about the key things our licensees should do when "hanging out their shingle".View the resources mentioned in this episode here.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Malinda SinkProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2023-12-0130 min

MedBoard Matters Avoiding missteps with physician supervision of APPsProblems and misunderstandings with physician supervision of PAs, NPs and other APPs are perennial issues in North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) enforcement cases. In this episode of MedBoard Matters, Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with John Goldfield, PA-C, who is an Assistant Medical Director with the NCMB about his experiences building successful relationships with supervising physicians.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: John Goldfield, PA-CProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2023-11-0338 min

MedBoard Matters Results are in from the 2023 Licensee SurveyIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with Clare Studwell, Founder & CEO of Flow Strategy about the survey results from our 2023 Licensee Survey. The Board asked providers to weigh in on topics ranging from their employment challenges to changes in opioid prescribing to implementation of telemedicine in their practices. Listen in and see what we learned.Visit our website to access some of the resources discussed on the episode. Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Clare Studwell, Founder & CEO of Flow StrategyProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Ca...

2023-09-2833 min

MedBoard Matters New MATE CME TrainingIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with Dr. Robyn Jordan, Medical Director of the UNC Addiction Medicine Fellowship about a new eight hour continuing medical education (CME) series that focuses on the treatment of opioid use disorder. This series satisfies the new one-time DEA training requirement that is part of the Medication and Treatment Access or MATE Act. Resources mentioned in the episode can be found here. Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Robyn Jordan, MD, PhD, Medical Director of the UNC Addiction Medicine FellowshipProducer: Sylvia French-Hodges...

2023-08-1522 min

MedBoard Matters Ensuring compliance with Board actionsIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley and the Board's Director of Legal Department Operations, Carren Mackiewicz, discuss the Board’s revamped compliance & monitoring program and cover what the Board is doing to ensure that licensees who are ordered by the Board to do something - either in the interim or permanently - are in compliance.ResourcesMedical board disciplinary terms and conceptsRecent Board actionsHost: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Carren Mackiewicz, Director of Legal Department Operations for the North Carolina Medical BoardProducer: Sylvia Fren...

2023-07-1022 min

MedBoard Matters Goodbye Mr. HendersonIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, allow us to get a little nostalgic as we say goodbye to Mr. R. David Henderson, retiring CEO of the North Carolina Medical Board as he talks about his time at the Board and the many, many changes that have taken place at the organization over the last 26 years. Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: R. David Henderson, retiring CEO of the North Carolina Medical BoardProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your q...

2023-05-3034 min

SFF Addicts Industry Roundtable: Indie Bookstores (with Nicole Brinkley, Lily Rugo, J.T. Greathouse, Jean-Paul Garnier & Meg Wasmer)Join indie booksellers Nicole Brinkley, J.T. Greathouse, Lily Rugo, Jean-Paul Garnier and Meg Wasmer for another FanFiAddict roundtable! During the discussion, these five passionate booksellers delve into the ins and outs of Indie Bookstores, exploring the essentials of brick and mortar bookstores/bookselling, being part of a local book community, recommending the right books to customers, developing relationships with publishers/individual authors and more. This is the fourth edition of our monthly ROUNDTABLE series, where we bring a handful of authors together to discuss a topic related to SF/F/H, writing craft, publishing and more.

2023-05-261h 11

MedBoard Matters The mainstreaming of MATIn this episode of MedBoard Matters we are taking a look at the current landscape for MAT prescribing. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with Dr. Blake Fagan, Department Chair of Family Medicine for MAHEC, the Mountain Area Health Education Center about current trends in MAT and dives into a training mandate on the horizon that impacts anyone with an active DEA registration. Resources mentioned in this podcast:NCMB MAT Resource pageHost: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Dr. Blake Fagan, Department Chair of Family Medicine for MAHEC, the Mountain Area Health Education CenterPr...

2023-05-0432 min

MedBoard Matters Licensee Duty to Report Controlled Substance Prescribing MisconductThis episode of MedBoard Matters, dives into the second part of our two-part series on N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-5.4 (aka, Duty to Report); Specifically on our licensee's duty to report any fraudulent prescribing, drug diversion or theft of controlled substances by a licensee of the Board. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with the NCMB's Chief Investigative Officer, Pat Berckmiller and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Burke-Haynes about the types of cases the Board has seen around these activities and shares some guidance and CME resources designed to help our licensees with this difficult duty.Follow the N...

2023-04-0532 min

MedBoard Matters Licensee Duty to Report Sexual MisconductThis episode of MedBoard Matters, dives into the first part of a two-part series on N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-5.4 (aka, Duty to Report). This update to the NC Medical Practice Act took place in 2019 and requires medical professionals licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board to report:1. Any sexual misconduct by a licensee of the Board2. Any fraudulent prescribing, drug diversion or theft of controlled substances by a licensee of the Board.Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with the medical board's two legislative liaisons, Thom Mansfield and Evelyn Contre, and also Deputy G...

2023-02-2254 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Bookselling (Finale) with Nicole Brinkley & Ashley Poston (4.8)It's our finale! We're ending things the way we began: with New York Times bestselling author Ashley Poston chatting with host Nicole Brinkley about all things bookselling. What's the best part of being a bookseller? What are some of the hardest? How can booksellers and other book lovers avoid burnout in an industry where so much of the pressure is put upon us by us—and, wait, what was that about wet noodle necromancers? Thank you to everybody for listening for the past two years: it's been an absolute treat to introduce you to so many booksellers and so...

2022-12-1949 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Nonfiction with Patricia Furnish & Amy Cherrix (4.7)The best sorts of books are the ones we can bond over—and if we can learn from them, even better. In this week's Misshelved, Malaprop's bookseller and radio host Patricia Furnish and former Malaprop's bookseller and author Amy Cherrix bond over their love of nonfiction reads and keep us stocked up on recommendations. Apologies for the delay in upload this week: missing files and a chronic pain flare-up from host Nicole kept us delayed by two days, but we're back on it! SHOP ONE MALAPROP'S: malaprops.com LISTEN TO JUST THE RIGHT BOOK: rj...

2022-11-3039 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Wuthering Heights with Rebecca Speas & Tasha Suri (4.6)Who doesn't love an angry woman? Or the drama of books like Wuthering Heights? In this week's episode, One More Page bookseller Rebecca Speas—who is also our technical editor!—chats with fantasy author Tasha Suri, who just took home the World Fantasy Award. SHOP ONE MORE PAGE BOOKS: onemorepagebooks.com LISTEN TO LITERATICAST: literaticat.com/literaticast FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Nicole Brinkley and Rebecca Speasy. Logo by Jean Michel. Music by Mark Shwe...

2022-11-1441 min

MedBoard Matters PAs and their role in patient careHave you ever wondered what a physician assistant (PA) is and what role they play in patient care? In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with Molly Calabria, PA-C (President) and Meg Beal, MMS, PA-C (President-Elect) of the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants about their backgrounds, educational journeys, history of the PA profession, and more.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuests: Molly Calabria, PA-C and Meg Beal, MMS, PA-CProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions...

2022-10-1337 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Time Travel with Melissa Taylor & Jodi Taylor (4.5)Time travel? Check. Tea debates? Check. Henry VIII's codpiece? Well, yes. There's few things more joyous than listening to an independent bookseller hit it off with one of their favorite authors and spend the whole episode laughing. This week, listen in as Melissa Taylor from E. Shaver Booksellers in Georgia talks to author Jodi Taylor about her writing and all things to do with British history, with many funny anecdotes along the way. This is our mid-season hiatus as host Nicole takes a little vacation to celebrate her 30th birthday, but we'll be back in early November...

2022-10-0344 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Banned Books with Nicole Lintemuth & Kelly Yang (4.4)It's Banned Books Week. You might be aware that across the country there's been a spate of challenges and bans against books that make some people uncomfortable. Many of these books focus on the marginalized experiences of queer and BIPOC characters and writers, especially in books for kids. In this week's Misshelved, settle in as Bettie's Pages owner Nicole Lintemuth talks with New York Times bestselling author (and routinely banned) Kelly Yang about banned books and why they both love kidlit. SHOP BETTIE'S PAGES: bettiespages.com LISTEN TO MYSTERIOUS GALAXY'S PODCAST: mystgalaxy.com/podcast-galaxy-not-so-far-away

2022-09-1943 min

MedBoard Matters Filing an anonymous complaintCan you file an anonymous complaint with the North Carolina Medical Board? The short answer is "yes", but there are some things you need to know first. In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with the Board's Complaints Manager, Shikha Sinha about the whys and the hows and covers the possible issues with trying to stay anonymous when filing a complaint against a doctor or PA.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Shikha SinhaProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

2022-09-1420 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Black Joy with Isis Asare & Kacen Callender (4.3)When Sistah Sci-Fi's Isis Asare was invited to Misshelved, she knew at once who she wanted to talk with: the legendary Kacen Callender. In this week's Misshelved, listen in as they do a deep dive into what it's like to navigate the digital side of the book world as Black creators and what brings them joy. SHOP SISTAH SCI-FI: sistahscifi.com LISTEN TO BOOKS & THE CITY: booksandthecitypod.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited b...

2022-09-0539 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Diversity in Science Fiction with Annie Carl & Becky Chambers (4.2)There's nothing like talking with one of your favorite authors—especially when they've created inclusive, diverse worlds that you can't help but love. In this week's Misshelved, listen in as Annie Carl from The Neverending Bookshop chats with Becky Chambers about diversity in science fiction, their love of writing, and how they fell in love with speculative literature. SHOP NEVERENDING BOOKSHOP: theneverendingbookshop.com LISTEN TO BOOKSTORE EXPLORER: bookstoreexplorer.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edi...

2022-08-2240 min

MedBoard Matters Medication for opioid use disorder: Our best chance to turn the tide on overdose deathsIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with two of North Carolina's leading experts and educators in utilizing medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder. Dr. Robyn Jordan and Dr. Shuchin Shukla talk about the various trainings available in our state and how stigma and hesitance to prescribe buprenorphine or methadone should not interfere with providers offering this life-saving treatment option. Resources mentioned in this podcast: NCMB MAT Resource pageHost: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuests: Dr. Robyn Jordan and Dr. Shuchin Shukla Producer: Sylvia French-HodgesF...

2022-08-1041 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Finding Joy with Kassie King & Nina Lacour (4.1)When it comes to sad queer books, there's no author who does it quite like Nina Lacour—so how does she find joy in tumultuous times? In this week's Misshelved, listen in as Kassie King from The Novel Neighbor chats with Nina about the art of writing, dog allergies, and queer fiction. SHOP NOVEL NEIGHBOR: thenovelneighbor.com LISTEN TO BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK: blinddatewithabookpod.com/ FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Nicole Brinkl...

2022-08-0844 min

MedBoard Matters RImS: NCMB's Premiere Outreach ProgramIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks about the Board's premiere outreach program called the Regulatory Immersion Series (or RImS for short). This program takes the medical board disciplinary process to students at North Carolina medical and physician assistant programs to help early career professionals understand the role of medical regulation. Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuests: Dr. Barbara Walker and Dr. Christine KhandelwalProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2022-07-0628 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers BookTok with Laynie Rose Rizer & Margot Wood (3.10)It's the season three finale of Misshelved! So let's talk about all things bookish on the internet: BookTok, BookTube, book recommendations, and the lines between hobby and professionalism. And who better to talk about those things than BookTokker and East City Bookshop bookseller Laynie Rose Rizer and author Margot Wood? Settle in as these two friends spill the dirt on just how hard it is to create digital book content... and why it's worth it. SHOP EAST CITY: eastcitybookshop.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved ...

2022-06-0639 min

MedBoard Matters Patient dismissals: Preserving patient welfare when cutting tiesIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with the NCMB's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Burke-Haynes about how to best preserve patient welfare when a provider dismisses a patient from their medical practice and covers the obligations they have when cutting ties. Resources mentioned in this podcast:NCMB's position statement on the Licensee-Patient RelationshipHost: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Dr. Karen Burke-HaynesProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email...

2022-06-0230 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Korean-American Representation with Kalani Kapahua & Tae Keller (3.9)Growing up, Kalani loved Pokemon. Tae loved Korean fashion. And, being in America, they were robustly mocked for it. That same culture is celebrated now. What does it mean to them—and to kids finally seeing books with Korean-Americans represented? Join Kalani Kapahua, the manager of the Ravenna location of Third Place Books, and award-winning author Tae Keller as they chat about their lives growing up as biracial Korean-Americans and what it was like to find themselves in books. SHOP THIRD PLACE BOOKS: thirdplacebooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MO...

2022-05-2338 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Misshelved Recs: The Dead & The Dark"If you like the vibe of Stephen King, but wish his books were gayer, this is for you." Author Rebecca Kim Wells is sharing a recommendation from Wellesley Books bookseller Lucy Kania: The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould. Welcome to Misshelved Recs, your weekly book fix from independent booksellers. Join our motley crew of hosts to find your next favorite read. SHOP TITLE IX: banksquarebooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by N...

2022-05-1902 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Misshelved Recs: Never Have I EverTime for a book recommendation! Rachael Conrad is back to share a favorite book from a name Misshelved fans might recognize: Abby Rice, the lead bookseller at Title IX. Abby recommends Never Have I Ever by Isabel Yap, a short story collection that fans of Carmen Maria Machado will love. Welcome to Misshelved Recs, your weekly book fix from independent booksellers. Join our motley crew of hosts to find your next favorite read. SHOP TITLE IX: banksquarebooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved M...

2022-05-1202 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Chit Chat with Billie Bloebaum & Gwenda Bond (3.8)What happens when you pair the creator of Bookstore Romance Day with the hilarious mind behind some bestselling magical rom-coms? You get a half hour of delightful banter on romance novels and pop culture, of course. Join Billie Bloebaum, Bookstore Romance Day creator and bookseller at Third Street Books, and New York Times bestselling author Gwenda Bond. SHOP THIRD STREET BOOKS: thirdstreetbooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Rebecca Speas and Nicole Brinkley...

2022-05-0937 min

MedBoard Matters 2021 NCMB Annual ReportIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley highlights the Board's 2021 annual report and speaks with Dr. Joe Jordan and Dr. Clark Gaither from the NC Professionals Health Program about a troubling threefold increase from 2020 to 2021 of public actions related to alcohol and substance use.Resources mentioned in the podcast:2021 NCMB Annual ReportNC Professionals Health Program websiteHost: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuests: Dr. Joe Jordan and Dr. Clark Gaither from the NC Professionals Health ProgramProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook...

2022-05-0531 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Misshelved Recs: The Serial GardenTime for a book recommendation! Abby Rauscher is back with a book recommendation from Victoria Provost, a bookseller at Westsider Rare & Used Books in New York City: The Serial Garden by Joan Aiken. Welcome to Misshelved Recs, your weekly book fix from independent booksellers. Join our motley crew of hosts to find your next favorite read. SHOP WESTSIDER: westsiderbooks.com/bookstore.html FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Nicole Brinkley. Logo by Jean Michel. Mu...

2022-05-0501 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Misshelved Recs: Heartbreak BakeryTime for a book recommendation! Nicole Brinkley is back to share a favorite book from a name Misshelved fans might recognize: Abby Rice, the lead bookseller at Title IX. Abby recommends Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta, a soft queer magical YA romcom sure to please fans of The Great British Bake-off. Welcome to Misshelved Recs, your weekly book fix from independent booksellers. Join our motley crew of hosts to find your next favorite read. SHOP TITLE IX: banksquarebooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com...

2022-04-2802 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Vampires with Candice Huber & Rebecca Roanhorse (3.7)Everybody falls in love with science fiction and fantasy a little bit differently... but when you're talking to a bookseller in New Orleans, you have to talk vampires. Join Candice Huber, the owner of Tubby & Coo's, as they talk to New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse about all things fantasy, how they fell in love with the genre, and vampires. Of course, vampires. SHOP TUBBY & COO'S: tubbyandcoos.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited b...

2022-04-2537 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Misshelved Recs: Tsunami GirlTime for a book recommendation! Rebecca Kim Wells shares a recommendation from Mr. B's Emporium's bookseller Hannah Jensen: Tsunami Girl by Julian Sedgwick and Chie Kutsuwada. This hybrid of traditional novel and manga is unlike any YA Hannah has ever read. Welcome to Misshelved Recs, your weekly book fix from independent booksellers. Join our motley crew of hosts to find your next favorite read. SHOP MR. B'S EMPORIUM: mrbsemporium.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod ...

2022-04-2101 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Misshelved Recs: PopishoTime for a book recommendation! Rachael Conrad shares a recommendation from Savoy Books’s bookseller Danielle Beliveau: Popisho by Leone Ross. This beautiful work of literary fiction is perfect for fans of magical realism... and lush food descriptions. Welcome to Misshelved Recs, your weekly book fix from independent booksellers. Join our motley crew of hosts to find your next favorite read. SHOP SAVOY: banksquarebooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Nicole Brinkley. Logo by...

2022-04-1402 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Kidlit Books with Mysterious Galaxy's Kelly & Kiersten White (3.6)Not every author has loved every genre their entire life. Sometimes, they get introduced to books they love through their favorite independent bookstore—and fall so in love with the genre that they start writing in it. Join Kelly from Mysterious Galaxy as she talks to New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White about the relationships authors have with independent bookstores, Star Wars, and the media that inspires them both. SHOP MYSTERIOUS GALAXY: mystgalaxy.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LI...

2022-04-1137 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Misshelved Recs: Mary JaneTime for a book recommendation! Abby Rauscher shares a recommendation from East City Bookshop's Claire Handscombe: Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau. This adult novel is perfect for grown mothers and daughters to read together. Welcome to Misshelved Recs, your weekly book fix from independent booksellers. Join our motley crew of hosts to find your next favorite read. SHOP EAST CITY: eastcitybookshop.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Nicole Brinkley. Logo by Jean...

2022-04-0701 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Misshelved Recs: The Nao of BrownTime for a book recommendation! Nicole Brinkley shares a recommendation from Escape Pod Comics bookseller Menachem Luchins: The Nao of Brown by Glynn Dillon. This graphic novel is perfect for fans of Addie LaRue! Welcome to Misshelved Recs, your weekly book fix from independent booksellers. Join our motley crew of hosts to find your next favorite read. SHOP ESCAPE POD: escapepodcomics.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Nicole Brinkley. Logo by Jean Michel...

2022-03-3103 min

MedBoard Matters A conversation with NC DHHS Sec. Kody KinsleyIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, we talk with NC DHHS Sec. Kody Kinsley about the state's latest COVID-19 efforts and he shares his vision for life beyond COVID-19. He outlines some of the key health initiatives he plans to focus on for North Carolinians including Medicaid expansion, mental health services, equity and diversity in healthcare, and the power of data analysis to help shape healthcare policy.Resources mentioned in podcast:NC DHHS WebsiteCOVID-19 DashboardDivision of Child and Family Well-BeingWIC ProgramSimplified Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)Healthy North Carolina 2030Blood donation elig...

2022-03-3031 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Fat Heroines with Colleen Regan & Olivia Dade (3.5)When you see yourself reflected in a book, it can change your whole life—especially when that book is a romance. Join Colleen Regan of An Unlikely Story as she talks to author Olivia Dade about the difference between types of publishing, how fat and other similarly diverse heroines thrive in romance, and what exactly The DUFF is about. SHOP AN UNLIKELY STORY: anunlikelystory.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Rebecca Speas and Ni...

2022-03-2846 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Native Representation with Lee Francis & Dawn Quigley (3.4)Just how far has Native American representation come over the past few decades? Answer: a lot farther than you might think. Join Lee Francis IV of Red Planet Books & Comics, the only Native American-owned comic book shop in the world, as he talks to author Dawn Quigley about Native representation and the increase in Indigenous representation around the globe. What was Native representation like when they were growing up? How far has it come? And what books do they recommend? SHOP RED PLANET: redplanetbooksncomics.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN...

2022-03-1433 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Retellings with Katherine Nazzaro & Katee Robert (3.3)When readers talk about retellings, we often try to analyze how accurate to the original story they are... but what if that's the wrong approach? What if there's no way to trace the most canon version of a story? And what does changing a story change about the society it's being retold in? Join Katherine Nazzaro from Porter Square books as she chats with Dark Olympus author and TikTok's favorite Katee Robert about the nature of retellings, how sexy they can be, and whether Disney's Hercules is a himbo. SHOP PORTER SQUARE: portersquarebooks.com ...

2022-02-2837 min

MedBoard Matters Cultural Competence in MedicineIn this episode of MedBoard Matters host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with NC Medical Board member, Dr. Christine Khandelwal about her journey toward embracing cultural humility in her practice. She provides a great break down of what clinicians can do to enhance their own knowledge and understanding of working with patients with diverse backgrounds – not just race or religion, but a variety of other cultural differences that sometimes have an impact on the delivery of healthcare.Find resources mentioned in this podcast here.Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley Guest: Dr. Christine KhandelwalProducer: Sylvia Fre...

2022-02-2636 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Anime with Lily Rugo & Fonda Lee (3.2)How do anime and television inspire books? How do you use those comparisons to handsell books in bookstores? Should you watch Steins;Gate—and is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood really as good as everybody says? In our second episode of season three, join Lily Rugo from The Harvard Book Store as she sits down in conversation with author Fonda Lee to talk about the sometimes visual nature of fantasy stories and how comparing them with media properties can sell books. SHOP HARVARD BOOK STORE: harvard.com BOOKS & BOBA EPISODE: booksandboba.com/2021/12/15/164-author-chat-w-fonda-lee/ FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SH...

2022-02-1436 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Writing with Emma Straub & Jami Attenberg (3.1)What happens when you really, really love books? You become a bookseller. And you become a writer. Emma Straub and Jami Attenberg both know this trajectory well. In our first episode of season three, join Books Are Magic co-owner and author Emma Straub as she sits down in conversation with author Jami Attenberg about how their mutual histories in bookstores led to careers and relationships with writing. SHOP BOOKS ARE MAGIC: booksaremagic.net FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor...

2022-01-3136 min

MedBoard Matters Demystifying the NCMB Investigative ProcessIn this episode of MedBoard Matters host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with NCMB’s Chief Investigative Officer, Pat Berckmiller about the North Carolina Medical Board's investigative process to help dispel and demystify it for our licensees.Find resources mentioned in this podcast here.Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley Guest: Pat Berckmiller Producer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2022-01-3025 min

MedBoard Matters Clinicians’ critical role in protecting children from abuseIn this episode of MedBoard Matters host, Jean Fisher Brinkley speaks with some of North Carolina's foremost experts in addressing child maltreatment and focuses on the clinicians’ critical role in protecting children from abuse.Visit the Board's resource page to access the links mentioned in this episode.Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley Guests: Molly Berkoff, MD, MPH, Melinda Manning, JD, MSW, Karen Burke-Haynes, MDProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2021-12-1729 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Weird Books with Nicole Brinkley & Ashley Poston (2.13 aka The Test Episode)Can any book find its audience? Is there a book that's Too Weird for publishing? Author Ashley Poston and Oblong Books manager (and Misshelved host!) Nicole Brinkley say no. In this test episode from August 2020, Nicole and Ashley chat about HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE, GIDEON THE NINTH, and the power of niche books to find wide success. SHOP OBLONG BOOKS: oblongbooks.com PRE-ORDER DEAD ROMANTICS @ OBLONG: oblongbooks.com/ashley-poston-signed-books FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited...

2021-12-1334 min

MedBoard Matters Our very first mailbag episodeIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, we dig deep into our mailbag to answer some of our frequently asked questions and spend a good portion of the episode focused on Physician Assistants and some of the key responsibilities and practice guidelines in place for them. Check out the resources and web links mentioned in this episode.Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley Guest: Memory DossenbachProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2021-11-3028 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Booksellers Recommend Books Outside Their Usual Genres (2.11)Booksellers know books better than almost anybody. But what happens when they read outside their usual genres? Well... they find their next favorite book. Find out what romance novels non-romance readers fell in love with, what literary fiction knocked their socks off, and what your next favorite book might be. FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Nicole Brinkley and Rebecca Speasy. Logo by Jean Michel. Music by Mark Shwedow.

2021-11-2910 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Romance with Ally Kirkpatrick & Sarah Maclean (2.10)Romance is THE biggest genre in publishing. The authors are passionate, the books are fun, and the people who love it are incredibly smart. So it's no surprise that our season two finale is one of our favorite episodes so far, is it? In this week's Misshelved, join Old Town Books bookseller Ally Kirkpatrick as she talks to New York Times bestselling romance author and Fated Mates podcast host Sarah Maclean about all things romance... and why you should buy romance books for the holiday season, like, right now. SHOP OLD TOWN BOOKS: oldtownbooks.com

2021-11-1553 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Black Fantasy with Erica Watkins & Tracy Deonn (2.9)There's something special about Black girl magic in fantasy... but we need more of it. What sorts of universes would you like to see more magical Black girls in? And how can we get there? In this week's Misshelved, join Green Apple Books bookseller Erica Watkins as she talks to Legendborn author Tracy Deonn about Black representation in fantasy literature and what sorts of Black magical characters they want to see. SHOP GREEN APPLE BOOKS: greenapplebooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE...

2021-11-0134 min

MedBoard Matters Urgent need for outside medical reviewersWhat is an outside medical reviewer and why does the Board need them? What do they do? How can they help preserve self-regulation in medicine? All of these questions are answered in this episode of MedBoard Matters. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with NCMB’s Chief Legal Officer Thom Mansfield and Deputy General Counsel Brian Blankenship about how the Board uses outside reviewers and why they’re so important. Learn more about the process on the Board's website.Read the Expert Reviewer Manual here.To indicate your interest in providing outside medical reviews, contact reviewers@ncme...

2021-10-2926 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Misspelled: Kids On Bikes (Halloween Special)In the small, unassuming town of Soda Springs, nothing strange or mysterious happens... until a demonic man starts robbing banks, wrestlers roll into town, and radios start to talk on their own. Are you ready for a Halloween special edition of Misshelved? Welcome to Misspelled, where booksellers relax by playing tabletop games together. Author Whitney Gardner leads a group of booksellers in Kids On Bikes: a tabletop roleplay game where she creates a collaborative storytelling experience that follows a group of kids who realize something odd is unfolding in their small town. Misshelved host Nicole Brinkley as...

2021-10-252h 15

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Bookstores with Claire Benedict & Jen Gennari (2.8)There's only one thing better than talking to an author you admire: talking to an author you admire who has also been a life-long friend. In this week's episode of Misshelved, Claire Benedict from Bear Pond Books talks bookselling and bookstores with author and long-term friend Jen Gennari. SHOP BEAR POND BOOKS: bearpondbooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Nicole Brinkley and Rebecca Speas. Logo by Jean Michel. Music by Mark Shwedow.

2021-10-1830 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Misspelled: a Halloween special (trailer)In the small, unassuming town of Soda Springs, nothing strange or mysterious happens... until a demonic man starts robbing banks, wrestlers roll into town, and radios start to talk on their own. Are you ready for a Halloween special edition of Misshelved? Welcome to Misspelled, where booksellers relax by playing tabletop games together. On October 25, join us as we play Kids On Bikes: a tabletop roleplay game where a game master—in this case, author Whitney Gardner—creates a collaborative storytelling experience that follows a group of kids who realize something odd is unfolding in their small town...

2021-10-1101 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers D&D with Abby Rice & Whitney Gardner (2.7)Love Critical Role? The Adventure Zone? Dimension 20? How about tabletop games like Pathfinder? Blades in the Dark? Dungeons & Dragons? We got you. In this week's Misshelved, listen in as Foggy Pine Books's Abby Rice talks to cartoonist Whitney Gardner about all things Dungeons & Dragons. SHOP FOGGY PINE BOOKS: foggypinebooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Nicole Brinkley and Natalie Orozco. Logo by Jean Michel. Music by Mark Shwedow.

2021-10-0433 min

MedBoard Matters One year later...This is a special episode of MedBoard Matters because – it’s our birthday. The month of September marks one full year of podcast episodes, and we thought it appropriate to pause and observe that milestone. Host, Jean Fisher Brinkley shares some thoughts about what we’ve learned in our first year of podcasting, and where we are headed next with this endeavor. Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley Produced by: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2021-09-2913 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Escapist Fiction with Cassie Duncanson & Catherynne M. Valente (2.6)People are gravitating more toward escapist fiction: audiobooks, soft stories, and Ted Lasso. Why? And what makes those stories different than ones fueled by anger? In this week's Misshelved, listen in as Wellesley Books's Cassie Duncanson talks to award-winning author Catherynne M. Valente about what fiction keeps them looking forward and the power of an N.K. Jemisin audiobook. SHOP WELLESLEY BOOKS: wellesleybooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Nicole Brinkley and Natalie...

2021-09-2028 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Social Media Squirrels with Rayna Nielsen & Christopher Moore (2.5)It's hard not to love the funny books of Christopher Moore. Rayna Nielsen knows that well. But a lot of research goes into them: staring at squirrels, traveling far-and-wide for specific anecdotes, and using social media as a place to put funny things that don't go into books. In this week's Misshelved, listen in as Blue Cypress Books's Rayna Nielsen talks to New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore about his books, squirrels, and social media. SHOP BLUE CYPRESS BOOKS: bluecypressbooks.com SUPPORT THEIR GOFUNDME: gofundme.com/f/help-blue-cypress-books-after-hurricane-ida FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES...

2021-09-0636 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Science & Writing with Jess Holleran & Susan Dennard (2.4)What draws scientists to bookselling? How do you finish writing things that you start on the Internet? And is Zutara the perfect ship? (Spoiler: yes. Oh, Zuko, you good good lad.) In this week's Misshelved, listen in as Copper Dog Books social media coordinator Jess Holleran talks to Witchlands author Susan Dennard about all things science, writing, and bookselling. SHOP COPPER DOG: copperdogbooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Nicole Brinkley and Natalie...

2021-08-2334 min

MedBoard Matters Covid-19 vaccination push: A conversation with NC DHHS's Dr. Betsey TilsonIn this episode, you are going to hear straight from State Health Director and NC DHHS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Elizabeth “Betsey” Tilson about why it’s so important to get vaccination rates up in North Carolina and how pivotal our healthcare providers are to this effort. Dr. Tilson also shares information about several tools that have been developed to help shape conversations for patients who have been reluctant to get vaccinated.Check out those resources on our website.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Dr. Elizabeth “Betsey” TilsonProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the...

2021-08-1824 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Romance Tropes with Cristina Russell & Nina Moreno (2.3)Fated mates or forbidden love? Secret baby or secret billionaire? Battle couple or bodyguard? In this week's Misshelved, listen in as Books & Books buyer and bookseller Cristina Russell talks to Don't Date Rosa Santos author Nina Moreno about all things romance: their favorite tropes, their favorite books, and their favorite podcast Fated Mates. SHOP BOOKS & BOOKS: booksandbooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Nicole Brinkley and Natalie Orozco. Logo by Jean Michel. Music...

2021-08-0935 min

MedBoard Matters How to look up a doctor or PA on the Board's websiteAre you ready to become a more informed patient? In this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley walks listeners through how to perform a provider search on the Board's website and the anatomy of a licensee page. She also answers some pretty key questions about the types of information the Board collects and what it means to healthcare consumers.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2021-07-2921 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Queer Sex In Fiction with Read Davidson & K.M Szpara (2.2)Is sex in fiction important for representation? What about fanfiction? Let's talk seeing explicit trans, queer sexual relationships on the page. In this week's Misshelved, listen in as science fiction author K.M. Szpara chats with Harvard Bookstore manager Read Davidson about sex, fanfiction, and The Magicians. SHOP HARVARD: harvard.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Nicole Brinkley and Natalie Orozco. Logo by Jean Michel. Music by Mark Shwedow.

2021-07-2635 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Queer Mysticism with Mariana Calderon & Casey McQuiston (2.1)Casey McQuiston's One Last Stop caused two booksellers to start dating after an impromptu book-club meet-cute. Mariana Calderon is one of those booksellers. In this week's Misshelved—the first of season two!—listen in as New York Times bestselling romance author McQuiston chats with Calderon about meet-cutes, translation slang, and queer mysticism. SHOP BANK SQUARE + SAVOY: banksquarebooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Edited by Nicole Brinkley and Natalie Orozco. Logo by Jean Michel. Music by M...

2021-07-1239 min

MedBoard Matters Mandatory use of NC CSRSIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley reviews the STOP Act requirement to check the NC Controlled Substances Reporting System (NC CSRS) before prescribing certain controlled substances which go in effect July 7, 2021. Jean also talks with Stephanie Johnson, Manager of the PDMP Utilization Project for NC CSRS about recent updates to the system and the ease of practice integration through EHR systems. See all of the resources referenced in the episode here.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Stephanie JohnsonProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Ca...

2021-06-2822 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Queer Book Recs with Kelsy April & Emily M. Danforth (Pride 1.2)Pride Month is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a little Misshelved Pride? In this special bonus episode, join Bank Square Books / Savoy Bookshop's Kelsy April as she sits down in conversation with author Emily M. Danforth to swap queer book recommendations and how Pride has changed over the years. SHOP BANK SQUARE + SAVOY: banksquarebooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com SUPPORT US ON PATREON: patreon.com/nebrinkley LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Editing by Nicole Brinkley. Logo b...

2021-06-2821 min

MedBoard Matters Ep. 11 Preview: Mandatory use of NC CSRSMandatory use of NC CSRS goes in effect July 7, 2021. In our next episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley will give physicians, physician assistants and other controlled substances prescribers the information they need to ensure they are in compliance by July 7th.Follow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2021-06-2100 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Queer Worldbuilding with Shulokhana Khan & Nghi Vo (Pride 1.1)Pride Month is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a little Misshelved Pride? In this special bonus episode, join Books Are Magic bookseller Shulokhana Khan as she sits down in conversation with author Nghi Vo to swap queer book recommendations and discuss what worldbuilding works for them. SHOP BOOKS ARE MAGIC: booksaremagic.net FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Editing by Nicole Brinkley. Logo by Jean Michel. Music by Mark Shwedow.

2021-06-1420 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers A trailer for book lovers (2.0)Book lovers know there are few places more magical than your local independent bookstore, but getting to know the booksellers inside can be hard, especially right now. What if there was a way to meet all the booksellers passionate about great reads? What if you could eavesdrop in as they talk to the authors you both love? If you love hearing independent booksellers talk with the authors they love, we have good news. Misshelved will be back for season two on July 5th. Subscribe now to get your biweekly dose of bookstore love. FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com S...

2021-06-0700 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Booksellers Recommend Under-the-Radar Favorite Books (1.11)There are few people who can give book recommendations as well as booksellers. In this week's episode of Misshelved, to tide us over between season one and season two, the independent booksellers from season one recommend some of their favorite under-the-radar backlist books. If you find a book you are interested in on this list, we highly encourage you to buy it from the bookstore of the independent bookseller recommending it—or, if not, at least buying it through your local independent bookstore! Keep your hard-earned money in the communities that will support and uplift your love of...

2021-05-3111 min

MedBoard Matters Signing a death certificate: Why it mattersIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks about the medical professional’s obligation to certify deaths and the havoc that results when this obligation is not fulfilled.Resources mentioned in the podcast are located on the Board's podcast page.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Dr. Karen Burke-HaynesProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2021-05-2922 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Writing Craft with Rebecca Kim Wells & Kate Elliott (1.10)How do you build a world? What makes fictional places come to life? Worldbuilding is all in the details. Welcome to Misshelved, a new bi-weekly podcast from award-winning bookseller Nicole Brinkley. This week, in our season finale, meet independent bookseller and author Rebecca Kim Wells as she chats with legendary sci-fi / fantasy writer Kate Elliott. SHOP PORTER SQUARE BOOKS: portersquarebooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Editing by Nicole Brinkley. Logo by Jean Michel. Music...

2021-05-1728 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Graphic Novels with Pia Ledina & Jerry Craft (1.9)Maybe you like Marvel. Maybe your kids love Raina Telgeimer's books. No matter what, graphic novels have power... and this week's speakers know that better than most. Welcome to Misshelved, a new bi-weekly podcast from award-winning bookseller Nicole Brinkley. This week, meet independent bookseller Pia Ledina as she chats with award winning New Kid author-illustrator Jerry Craft. SHOP TURNING THE PAGE: turningthepagebooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Editing by Nicole Brinkley. Logo by Jean...

2021-05-0326 min

MedBoard Matters Don't be fooled by licensing board scamsIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with NCMB's Chief Investigative Officer, Pat Berckmiller about scams that target our licensees and what steps they can take to protect themselves. Jean also covers some "red flags" to listen for if a phone call sounds a little fishy. Finally, Jean shares some tools that might mitigate any damage for folks who may have already fallen prey to a scammer.Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley Guest: Pat Berckmiller Producer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

2021-04-2821 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Writing for an Audience with Stephanie Heinz & Melissa Sweet (1.8)What is it like to create with an audience in mind? Print: A Bookstore bookseller Stephanie Heinz talks to one of her favorite local author-illustrators, Melissa Sweet, about creating with intention and a haunted edition of The Pokey Little Puppy. Welcome to Misshelved, a new bi-weekly podcast from award-winning bookseller Nicole Brinkley. This week, meet independent bookseller Stephanie Heinz as she chats with Ballons Over Broadway author-illustrator Melissa Sweet. SHOP PRINT: printbookstore.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor...

2021-04-1927 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Science Fiction with Meg Wasmer & Martha Wells (1.7)There's something to be said about reading for joy. This week, Murderbot Diaries author Martha Wells chats with sci-fi loving bookseller Meg Wasmer about just that: the joy of reading about Star Wars, Murderbots, and Minecraft. Welcome to Misshelved, a new bi-weekly podcast from award-winning bookseller Nicole Brinkley (who absolutely forgot to introduce herself this week). This week, meet independent bookseller Meg Wasmer as she chats with Murderbot Diaries author Martha Wells. Listen in as they talk about the power of Murderbot and the joy of reading for fun. SHOP COPPER DOG BOOKS: copperdogbooks.com

2021-04-0527 min

MedBoard Matters 2020 NCMB Annual ReportIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley highlights the Board's 2020 annual report and speaks with the Board's Chief Communications Officer and Legislative Liaison, Evelyn Contre about the Board's Covid-19 response.Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley Guest: Evelyn Contre Producer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2021-03-3121 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Community and Futbol with Cecilia Cackley & Yamile Saied Méndez (1.6)Love soccer? So do Cecilia Cackley and Yamile Saied Méndez! Welcome to Misshelved, a new bi-weekly podcast from award-winning bookseller Nicole Brinkley. This week, meet independent bookseller Cecilia Cackley from East City Bookshop in Washington, D.C. as she chats with author Yamile Saied Méndez. Listen in as they chat about futbol, Argentina, and the importance of supporting your local communities. SHOP EAST CITY: eastcitybookshop.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Editing by Ni...

2021-03-2230 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Haunted Houses with Rachael Conrad & Alix E. Harrow (1.5)Independent bookseller Rachael Conrad chats with Hugo-award winning author Alix E. Harrow! What's the real deal about haunted house stories? Did Haunting of Hill House pull it off? And just how many books can they add to your TBR pile? Welcome to Misshelved, a new bi-weekly podcast from award-winning bookseller Nicole Brinkley. This week, meet independent bookseller Rachael Conrad from Wellesley Books in MA as she chats with bestselling author Alix E. Harrow. Listen in as they talk about house stories, the SFF genre, and loads of books. SHOP WELLESLEY BOOKS: wellesleybooks.com FULL...

2021-03-0831 min

MedBoard Matters Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout: A conversation with NC DHHS Sec. Mandy CohenIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, we talk with NC DHHS Sec. Dr. Mandy Cohen about the Covid vaccination efforts in NC and how our licensees can help.Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley Guest: Dr. Mandy CohenProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2021-02-2523 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Stupid Wizard Boys with Sami Thomason-Fyke & Emily A. Duncan (1.4)Welcome to Misshelved, a new bi-weekly podcast from award-winning bookseller Nicole Brinkley. This week, meet independent bookseller Sami Thomason-Fyke from Square Books in Oxford, MS as she chats with YA author Emily A. Duncan. Listen in as they talk about D&D, Star Wars, and stupid wizard boys. SHOP SQUARE BOOKS: squarebooks.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved MORE PLACES TO LISTEN: anchor.fm/misshelvedpod Editing by Nicole Brinkley. Logo by Jean Michel. Music by Mark Shwedow. Book censor effect via Zapsplat.

2021-02-2224 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Black Comic Books with Jean Michel & Marc Bernardin (1.3)Growing up Black in a predominantly white nerd culture isn't the easiest, especially when your passion is comics. But you find things to love... and you claim your place in the industry. Welcome to Misshelved, a new bi-weekly podcast from award-winning bookseller Nicole Brinkley. This week, meet independent bookseller Jean Michel from Megabrain Comics & Arcade in Rhinebeck, NY as he chats with comic book writer and podcaster Marc Bernardin. Listen in as they chat about growing up Black in a predominantly white nerd culture, the comics they're reading now, and what the current nerd culture holds.

2021-02-0828 min

MedBoard Matters Crossing the Line: Professional Sexual MisconductIn this episode of MedBoard Matters, host, Jean Fisher Brinkley speaks with Marissa Hoechstetter who is a survivor of sexual assault by her physician and is now an active patient advocate speaking out to raise awareness and demand greater accountability. Jean also speaks with Board paralegal Wanda Long who is the staff member who originated the role of Victim Services Coordinator here at the North Carolina Medical Board. Host: Jean Fisher Brinkley Guests: Marissa Hoechstetter and Wanda LongProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

2021-01-2628 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Small Towns with Kelley Drahushuk & Sam J. Miller (1.2)Hudson, NY is an interesting place, full of ghost stories and local legends... and home to a fabulous independent bookstore. Welcome to Misshelved, a new bi-weekly podcast from award-winning bookseller Nicole Brinkley. This week, meet independent bookseller Kelley Drahushuk from Spotty Dog Books & Ale as she talks to an author she used to babysit: Sam J. Miller. Listen in as they chat about living in Hudson, ghosts, and what inspires them to keep reading. SHOP SPOTTY DOG: thespottydog.com/ FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW NOTES: misshelved.nebrinkley.com LEARN MORE ABOUT BOOKS: tinyletter.com/misshelved

2021-01-2531 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers Bookselling with Cathy Berner & Mac Barnett (1.1)There are few people who know independent bookstores as well as Cathy Berner... and there are few authors who take joy in books as much as Mac Barnett. Welcome to Misshelved, a new bi-weekly podcast from award-winning bookseller Nicole Brinkley. This week, meet independent bookseller Cathy Berner from Blue Willow Bookshop in Texas as she talks talk to one of her favorite authors: the incomparable Mac Barnett. Listen in as they chat about bookselling life, a cake-smashing library event, and the power of kids who read. SHOP BLUE WILLOW: bluewillowbookshop.com FULL TRANSCRIPTIONS + SHOW...

2021-01-1132 min

Misshelved: a podcast for book lovers A trailer for book lovers (1.0)Book lovers know there are few places more magical than your local independent bookstore, but getting to know the booksellers inside can be hard, especially right now. What if there was a way to meet all the booksellers passionate about great reads? What if you could eavesdrop in as they talk to the authors you both love? Welcome to Misshelved, a new bi-weekly podcast series from award-winning bookseller Nicole Brinkley. Each week, meet an independent bookseller and listen in as they talk to one of their favorite authors about books, publishing, and the world we live in. ...

2020-12-1901 min

MedBoard Matters What to expect during a physical examNCMB has created several new resources to help patients understand what to expect during a physical examination and learn to recognize red flags and signs of possible sexual misconduct by a medical professional. Listen in as host, Jean Fisher Brinkley talks with the Board's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Burke-Haynes, and Deputy General Counsel, Brian Blankenship about these new consumer resources.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuests: Dr. Karen Burke-Haynes and Brian BlakenshipProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your q...

2020-12-1830 min

MedBoard Matters Holding a Virtual Board MeetingSince the onset of coronavirus pandemic, we've all had to make some significant changes to how we approach our work. NCMB closed its offices to visitors since mid-March, and the day-to-day work is done by staff at home. One of the biggest challenges for us was how could we pull off a Board Meeting? In this episode of MedBoard Matters we are going to talk about our experiences presenting virtual meetings, and share details on how you can listen in. Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Todd BrosiusProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North C...

2020-11-1619 min

MedBoard Matters The NCMB Complaint ProcessAfter listening to this episode of MedBoard Matters, you should have a clear understanding of what a medical board complaint can and cannot achieve. You’ll know what types of issues the Board can address, what kind of providers NCMB has authority over, and, most importantly, how patient complaints help NCMB protect the public. Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuests: Shika Sinha and Brian BlakenshipProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2020-10-2934 min

MedBoard Matters Suicide Prevention AwarenessHost Jean Fisher Brinkley discusses ways to overcome the stigma associated with mental health issues in medical professionals and strategies and resources for getting help with guest Dr. Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyGuest: Dr. Christine MoutierProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2020-09-1632 min

MedBoard Matters Introduction to MedBoard MattersListen as host Jean Fisher Brinkley gives you a preview of what we hope to cover in our MedBoard Matters podcast.Host: Jean Fisher BrinkleyProducer: Sylvia French-HodgesFollow the North Carolina Medical Board on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.Email your questions to: podcast@ncmedboard.org.

2020-09-0801 min