Joshua C. Andrus - Podcast Details

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Funklore 10 - Every Frog Has Its DayY’all like frogs, right? Frogs are neat! I’ve never met a frog I didn’t like. Aesop, though, that guy HATED frogs. Almost every story with a frog in it written by Aesop ends with the frog being murdered or mocked ruthlessly. But hopefully we can learn from it, right? Only one way to find out! Tune in today and learn from the mistakes of all of our frogs friends so that you don’t have to learn the lessons the hard way. Sources: https://www.aesopfables.com/ https://www.gutenberg.org/files/48895/48895-h/48895-h.htm#chap25 https://en.wikip...

2022-02-1131 min

Funklore 9 - Teach a Fish to ManThe land and the ocean are two vastly different worlds. Hans Christian Andersen explored the idea of journeying from one to the other, in his story “The Little Mermaid.” But is the tale of the Little Mermaid everything it’s grown to be known for? Are there catchy musical numbers and a happy ending with a royal wedding? Maybe, but maybe not! Check out this episode to learn more about the beautiful little mermaid and her quest to gain an immortal soul, featuring the ghost of Mr. Andersen himself and an episode of the hit TV show “Cooking With Crones.”...

2022-01-2844 min

Funklore 8 - The Fat and the Furious: A Festive Funklore Holiday Special!It’s Christmastime, and that means that a whole slew of strange creatures and holiday figures are swooping down all over the world to create havoc or happiness, depending on who arrives. Join me in a quick tour of Christmas around the world, and meet such figures as Krampus, Belsnickel, Pere Fouettard, and the Yule Lads! Learn about the Catalan Pooping Log and where Santa’s reindeer came from, only on this very special holiday episode of Funklore. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christkind https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zwar...

2021-12-2438 min

Funklore 7 - Thinking Outside the FoxWe've all done things we weren't supposed to do, or neglected to do things that we were supposed to do. Maybe we forget to clean our room, or we eat too much fast food, or we make a mistake in our work. Now imagine if there was a talking animal there to be disappointed in you every time you had a shortcoming. If you're one of the characters in today's stories, you don't have to imagine! Find out what's so special about golden birds, why you should listen to talking foxes, and how exactly you can wind up with...

2021-12-1844 min

Funklore 6 - Let Sleeping Dames LieMany people love the story of Sleeping Beauty, but most don't know about its slightly disturbing origins. Where did Sleeping Beauty originate, and what caused the changes in the tale? Are spinning wheels as dangerous as these tales would have you believe? Is Charles Perrault's version the best one? Spoiler alert: It is. Find the answers to these questions and more, only on this episode of Funklore. (Content Warning: Non-graphic depictions of rape. Skip sections 14:00 - 15:32 and 20:50 - 21:35 to avoid) Sources https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/type0410.html https://sites.pitt...

2021-12-1039 min

Funklore 5 - The Secret to SixcessEver wish you had super powers? Or at least had friends who had superpowers? Well, here’s your chance to live vicariously through the people in today’s tales! You thought the Avengers and the Justice League were the first stories of superhero team-ups? Nope! Hundreds of years earlier, we had the tales of the Six Servants, How Six Men Made Their Way in the World, and Long, Broad, and Sharpsight. Use your super hearing and your incredible imagination as you enjoy this episode of Funklore. Sources for this episode: Money math: https://en.w...

2021-12-0339 min

Funklore 4 - Old RinkrankGlass is beautiful. It's been used to build a lot of things. Ever seen stained glass windows? Those things are super neato. But most people would never think to build a mountain out of glass, and anyone who may have had that passing thought likely dismissed it just as quickly as it arrived. That apparently was not the case back in the olden times, when a glass mountain sounded like a phenomenal premise for a story. And I'm glad it did, otherwise we never would have been blessed with the strange and disturbing tale of Old Rinkrank. Have a...

2021-11-2728 min

Funklore 3 - A Rumpel By Any Other Stiltskin“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” While Juliet may have meant this line in a more metaphorical, why-couldn’t-you-be-anything-other-than-a-Montague type of way, it takes on a bit more literal meaning when we start talking about Rumpelstiltskin and his baby-stealing antics. Come with me and learn what IS in a name, especially a strange name like Rumpy’s, in this week’s wisdom and whimsy-filled episode of Funklore. Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumpelstiltskin https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/eng...

2021-11-1940 min

Funklore 2 - Targeted Catvertising 101Are you a cat lover? Well, whether the answer to that question is yes or no, this story is for you! Come along as I relay the tale of the “Three Sons of Fortune'' and their miraculous (and frankly, ridiculous) methods of making money, and then smile at the heartwarming English tale of Dick Whittington and his cat. So let’s hear some unofficial infomercials, fire a cannon into a cornfield, and find out exactly what makes cats so dangerous to small island kingdoms, only in this week’s episode of Funklore. Sources for this episode: http...

2021-11-1333 min

Funklore 1 - A Ribbiting TaleNow hold it. Is this a kissing book? No, actually. The story of the Frog Prince (as recorded and published by the Grimm Brothers) has no kissing in it. Then what is it actually about? Let’s find out! Have some fun, share some laughs, and learn about complex heart problems and the value of a good golden ball here in the debut episode of Funklore! Sources for this episode: https://theconversation.com/can-your-heart-grow-three-sizes-a-doctor-reads-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-108381 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Well_of_the_World%27s_End https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th...

2021-11-0534 min

Avoiding the Addiction Affliction "Just One More Level" with Joshua AndrusJoshua Andrus discusses media addiction and the effects it has on young people and their families. Joshua is a Senior Addiction Counselor who works with active military personnel and veterans experiencing homelessness. He is also an author of a children's book series aimed at helping young people and their families overcome the obstacle of tech addiction and live healthier lives. Those books can be found on Amazon.

2020-12-3023 min

Bricker by Bricker - The Parents and Education Partnership Tuning Out Technology with Joshua Andrus - Pt 2At the beginning of December, Jamie and Carol were joined by Addiction Therapist and children’s author, Joshua Andrus to discuss how children have been using technology during this pandemic. In today’s podcast, they continue their discussion about technology addiction and look at suggestions for parents to foster their family’s connection.

2020-12-2731 min

SOAR (School of Addiction Recovery)Joshua Andrus Substance Abuse Counselor.He’s a substance abuse counselor for armed forces members in San Diego and he’s also written books about kids becoming addicted to screen time

2020-12-151h 08

Bricker by Bricker - The Parents and Education Partnership Tuning Out Technology with Joshua Andrus - Pt 1Throughout this pandemic, children have turned to technology for their learning, their recreation and their social interactions. They are spending more time than ever on technology and what impact is this having on their development? In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol are joined by Addiction Therapist and children’s author, Joshua Andrus as they discuss technology addiction and the messages for families in his series of children’s books.

2020-12-0931 min

F cubed (Faith, Family and Friends)Books for the family (Joshua Andrus)We talk to author Joshua Andrus about his books. The main book is about covid and technology. Joshua has also written a few more books and you can check them out. Find Joshuas books: Amazon.com/author/joshuaandrus and parentsovercomingelectronics.com

2020-12-0649 min

Working Home Parents Overcoming Screen Addiction in Families with Addiction Therapist Joshua C. Andrus#003 - Joshua C. Andrus is an Addiction Therapist and Author of a children's book series aimed at helping kids overcome the obstacle of tech addiction and live a healthier life. In this episode we will learn how to identify when we are spending too much time on our devices, and how we can intentionally change our behaviors to lead to better quality time together as a family.For show notes, links, and transcriptions of this episode go to:https://www.workinghomeparents.com/3Support the show

2020-09-1544 min