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Octothorpe139: Mostly Just a Wide Spot on the RoadJohn was at the business meeting, Alison was at the cricket, and Tammy is Liz.
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Find Tammy at her podcast, my tiny bottles
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Here are Niall’s 10 recommendations for...2025-07-181h 15
Boulevard BeatThe Flag We Fly – Style with SoulIn this special Flag Day bonus episode, we’re joined by Cynthia Brooks, a renowned flag expert and trusted source for collectors seeking rare, storied, and one-of-a-kind flags.Cynthia shares how flags carry more than symbols—they hold history, identity, and deep emotional resonance. From 13-star treasures to Civil War-era finds, she gives us a peek into the world of flag collecting, how she helps clients build meaningful collections, and why these textiles deserve a place of honor in the home.Whether you’re a design lover, history buff, or simply flag-curious, Cynthia’s passion and knowledg...2025-06-1228 min
Octothorpe136: When Do You Not Want to Talk About Games?John is ambivalent, Alison is against, and Liz is hangry.
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Ali Baker Brooks (Facebook)
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2008 Worldcon site selection
Farah Mendlesohn (email)
Dream Foundry
The original announcement of the Carole Goldman Fund
Con or Bust
“If you are Palestinian, or identify as a...2025-06-051h 08
Octothorpe134: In the Framework of Linear TimeJohn has shortlisted, Alison has worked in large organisations, and Liz has done a spot-the-difference.
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Content warnings this episode: LLMs
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Chris Garcia
Clarrie Maguire
Colette Reap
Roseanna Pendlebury
Her Death of Stalin review
Tobes Valois
We also heard from Ali Baker Brooks, Ang Rosin, Brian Nisbet, Caroline Mullan...2025-05-1658 min
Beyond SolitaireEpisode 195 - Brooks Barber on Sykes-Picot, Spindletop, and PainkillersThis week on the pod, Brooks Barber (rollplusfun@bsky.social) drops in to discuss several of his upcoming game designs, all of which are both very cool and historically inspired. Check out Sykes-Picot here: https://hollandspiele.com/products/sykes-picotKeep the Faith campaign: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/ffdefab3-adb6-48aa-8335-797e720c58a1/landing Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/c...2025-05-051h 01
1999: The PodcastSWEET AND LOWDOWN: "All That Jazz" - with Liz WhitmereSweet and Lowdown opened on December 3rd in just 3 theaters and taking in an impressive 31,562 dollar per screen averageWritten and directed by Woody Allen, it stars Sean Penn as fictional jazz guitar legend Emmet Ray alongside Samantha Morton and Uma Thurman, Brad Garrett, John Waters, Anthony LaPaglia, and Brian Markinson, among others.Sweet and Lowdown was a welcome end to what many saw as a mid-90s slump for Allen, who had released a string of movies who that had been received with mixed or sometimes scathing reviews, like 1995’s Mighty Aphrodite, 1996’s Everyone Says...2025-04-081h 32
Diverge & DisruptOur Autism Journey: Building Community Better - TogetherIn this heartfelt episode, Liz sits down with longtime autism advocate, parent, and nurse Melissa Brooks to talk about Our Autism Journey, the second annual autism community event happening on Saturday, April 12th at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Eastern Washington.This event isn’t just a walk or resource fair—it’s a community experience designed by and for autistic individuals, their families, and allies. Liz and Melissa share how the event grew from a dream into an inclusive, vibrant, and safe celebration for people of all ages and support levels. From low-sensory spaces...2025-04-0436 min
Octothorpe130: I Am Scalison OttJohn is working, Alison is plugging and Liz is ghosting.
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Content warnings this episode: Capitalism, death (Chapter 8: Picks)
Please remember that we have recused from consideration for the 2025 Hugo Awards
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Please do report issues in transcripts and we will...2025-03-1355 min
Scaling With PeopleUnlocking Podcasting Potential: Liz Brooks on Brand Growth, Audience Engagement, and PR Strategies in a Post-COVID EraSend us a textUnlock the secret to brand growth through podcasting as we welcome Liz Brooks, an insightful PR specialist from Interview Valet. Discover how podcasting can revolutionize your public relations strategy by providing an accessible, informal platform that builds genuine connections with audiences. Liz and I explore the power of storytelling and the necessity of clear goals when appearing as a podcast guest, making it possible to reach new and diverse audiences in a meaningful way. We dive into the benefits of targeting smaller, more engaged audiences over large, indifferent ones, using a fascinating analogy...2025-02-0523 min
Octothorpe127: Hello BuoysJohn is incoherent, Alison is excited, and Liz is romantic.
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Jonny Baddeley
Neil Ottenstein
Roseanna Pendlebury
We also heard from:
Fiona Moore, Ivan Sinha
...2025-01-3045 min
The Public Relations PodcastGuest: Reach the right people, not everyone in your PR - Liz BrooksIf you want to know how to pitch to podcasts, the best way is to ask the people who do it all day long.For years, podcasting has been called "the new media," but many clients still cling to traditional outlets, struggling to see its value. The biggest mistake? Treating podcasts like mass media.Podcasting isn’t about reaching the biggest audience—it’s about reaching the right audience. Too many clients say, “Put me on Joe Rogan,” assuming more listeners means better results. But, just...2025-01-3014 min
Matter of ArtEP9. Crafting Flesh: Collaboration in Italian Multimedia Sculpture, 1300-1700In this episode, I share with you the digital exhibition Crafting Flesh: Collaboration in Italian Multimedia Sculpture, 1300–1700, which uncovers the many hands and minds that collaborated to create multimedia sculptures in the Renaissance. From painted wood to marble, we discuss how materials and techniques came together to create evocative works of art. Join me and three other co-curators (Faith Brooks, Ilinca Stingaciu, and Flavie Chantälle Deveaux) as we explore the exhibition's theme of collaboration in sculpture-making and take a closer look at four fascinating objects featured in the exhibit. You'll hear about the stories these sculptures tell, the inno...2025-01-1537 min
Becoming PreferredLiz Brooks – Podcast Marketing, The Key to DifferentiationSEASON: 4 EPISODE: 29Episode Overview:Ready to level up your PR game? In today’s competitive marketplace, one of the best ways to position yourself as a thought leader, enhance your reputation, and attract potential clients or customers is through Podcast interviews. This popular PR tool provides you a unique opportunity to connect with your target audience, build credibility, and share your story in an authentic and engaging way. To help us understand how to use podcasts as an effective PR strategy, is my guest, PR Podcast Marketing Specialist, Liz Brooks.Guest Bio...2024-12-1633 min
Octothorpe124: The Third D Isn’t What You ThinkJohn is horrified, Alison is spelunking, and Liz is detecting.
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Ali Baker Brooks
Andrew Hogg
4D Golf
Braid
Archipelacon 2
Caroline Mullan
Chris Garcia
Some accusations against Ekpeki have been disproved
Farah Mendlesohn
Ivan Sinha
Jonny Baddeley
June Young
Aurora Australis Alerts
Aurora Now
AuroraWatch...2024-12-0647 min
College Life PodcastInterview with Recent College Grad Liz Brooks, Digital Marketing Strategist with Student-Made StoreIn this episode, we talk about recent college graduate, Liz Brooks first job after college with Student-Made Store. Learn more about her college journey and how she landed an incredible opportunity!
Connect with Student-Made Store and Liz at:
https://www.studentmadestore.com/
Instagram: studentmadestore
Podcast: Student-Made Stories
Check out what others are creating and selling! What a cool opportunity to gain entrepreneurship skills while in college.
Sending questions or topic ideas to thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com
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Speaking LITerallySpeaking LITerally #47: NaNoWriMo and author DW BrooksThe holiday season is upon us. And as always, there is so much to talk about when it comes to the world of books! So, what will you get in this episode?The Booker Prize challenge winnerUpdate on NaNoWriMoMini-Book DiscussionsEngaging interview with Author DW BrooksPlus a whole lot of fun and laughs! Don't miss it!#HappyReadingAbout Speaking LITerallyResident bookworms Liz & Holly explore their favorite world--BOOKS--in this all new podcast focused around new releases, old favorites, and everything in between.What are you reading? Find our their...2024-11-251h 39
Octothorpe122: Topical PumpkinJohn is on the periphery, Alison is carving, and Liz went to Japan.
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Content warnings this episode: con artistry, privilege, racism
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Sankey diagrams on the Ancillary Review of Books
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I’m a Fan of That
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Emily January
Kat Kourbeti
SH...2024-11-0759 min
Octothorpe119: Only One of Them Is My Bludgeoning Hand, JohnJohn is not assigning blame, Alison is someone, and Liz is bludgeoning.
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Content warnings this episode: Sexual assault (Neil Gaiman allegations, at 39:28 to 42:02).
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On our Hugo win/recusing
Andy on Mastodon
Chris Garcia
Meg MacDonald
Perianne Lurie
Renay
Sandra Bond’s poem
On in...2024-09-261h 02
PR 360'Be a Human Being': Liz Brooks on Making Great Podcast AppearancesLiz Brooks is a Client Account Manager at Interview Valet focusing on Podcast Interview Marketing and PR. With experience at top media outlets and PR agencies, Liz is dedicated to helping small and medium-sized enterprises and brands connect with their audiences through strategic storytelling. Here, she shares her approach to helping build brands through podcasting. Key Takeaways:- How to make a great podcast appearance- Finding the right guests for the right podcasts- Creating your podcast pitchEpisode Timeline:1:30 How does Liz find...2024-09-2531 min
Teatime with Miss LizTeatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion John Callas Books and Hollywood
**Exciting News!** Join us for a special live stream event as we welcome back the legendary **John Callas**! He’ll be sharing updates on his latest books, insights from his incredible career, and much more while chatting with the amazing **Miss Liz**! **Date:** September 23rd **Time:** 7 PM EST **Where:** Live on https://youtube.com/@misslizsteatimes?si=Vdguz-fRJkeKms8D**About John Callas:** John Callas is a 50-year veteran writer/director/producer in the
entertainment business. His experience ranges from the worldwide release of
feature films to numerous motion picture trailers, national and international
commercials, li...2024-09-241h 01
Octothorpe114: Tastemaker BattyJohn, Alison, and Liz discuss what they’re voting for in the Hugo Awards.
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Ali Baker Brooks
Bridget Bradshaw
Chris Garcia
Colette Reap
Duncan MacGregor
Edward Morlund
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Mike Scott
Raj
Fantasy Book Swap
Alison Scott, Marianne Dreams and Tamarind and the Star of...2024-07-181h 05
Octothorpe109: But Also a Worrying OneJohn is middle, Alison is even sadder, and Liz is sorry.
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Content warnings this episode: Discussion of access issues (chapter 2), wealth privilege (chapter 6)
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Andrew January
The Eastercon members’ portal
Caroline Mullan
DC
Farah Mendlesohn
Critical Friends 8
Jacob Holder
Mark Plummer
Meg MacDonald
Doc Weir award
Dave Langford re...2024-05-091h 05
Octothorpe103: Just This Guy, Y’know?John is a year behind, Alison is opening nominations, and Liz is Elizabeth (!).
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Content warnings this episode: Israel/Palestine war (Montreal in 2027 segment), serial killers (John’s pick)
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Kevin Anderson
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Alison’s fan art page
BSFA longlist
Fan funds
TAFF
Announcement
Ballot
EFF
GUFF...2024-02-1552 min
The Michael Brooks ShowTMBS ReAir 133 - #Trump, #China, & Virus-Stage Capitalism ft. Abby Martin & Liz FranczakTMBS 133 aired on March 31, 2020 Episode summary: The pandemic is accelerating the global pandemic. Shoutout to workers standing up against the exploitation during the pandemic. Abby Martin (@abbymartin) joins us to talk about how the US is using the crisis to target Venezuela and how it is using sanctions to pursue empire. During the GEM, (@DavidGriscom) breaks down the fundamental goal of COVID Capitalism, to maintain the current power dynamics. Liz Franczak (@liz_franczak) breaks down the crucial questions does Cuomo have a piercing? And how can we brid...2024-01-081h 54
Gabbin In The WoodsEp 157: Off Track - Liz and Jon Throw the Script AwayYou wanted chit chat? You got it. Liz and Jon get so side tracked they throw the script out the window and just have a yarn.
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Teatime with Miss LizTeatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion with John Callas " When The Rain Stops"
Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the music except for Miss Liz's Intro. This teatime is for educational purposes and not for financial gain.
Opening the Discussion with global guests that impact lives, families and communities with their work services programs, books and missions. Morning teatime November 9th, 10 Am EST Joining Miss Liz for T-E-A is the veteran writer-director-producer John Callas coming to share his personal story on living in the ghetto with abuse and being a leading role in the Hollywood entertainment industry. His book “When The Rain Stops” Join us, and let’s make a differ...2023-11-091h 00
The Seacoast Podcast: Things You Won't Hear On Sunday62 - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Part 2): Liz's Homecoming[In Episode 61, part 1 of this two-part series for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month presents two journeys of two children who battled cancer: River Putnam and Elizabeth "Liz" Brooks]Today the rest of Liz's story is shared through the accounts of her parents who had to temporarily say good-bye to their daughter in 2021. They continue the tribute to a daughter their hearts beat fondly for, as they process out loud, grief, faith and a desperate "holding on to hope," amidst such great pain. On the day of Liz's homecoming, what Jeremy and...2023-09-2735 min
Octothorpe91: O— O— O—John is a journalist, Alison is fundraising, and Liz is approved.
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Abigail Nussbaum
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Chris Garcia
David Curry
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Jonathan Baddeley
Lori Anderson
Not Laurie Anderson
The Clarke Award
Liz read them all! 🌟
Hugo Voter Packet
Ersatz Culture’s report on what’s in the packet
Site selection
Voting has sta...2023-09-0154 min
It Runs In The FamilyTraining the Next Generation of Acting Talent with iampro’s Ben & Emma Brooks #61As one of three Co-Founders, Emma Brooks deals not only with a sibling in business, but a spouse too - a unique blueprint to say the least!Emma is Managing Director of iampro alongside husband Ben, Head of Production, and sister Charlie, whose face you might recognise from over one thousand episodes of EastEnders!We’re joined by Ben & Emma in this week’s podcast to share how their platform trains acting talent, how to keep work talk out of the home, and the importance of boundaries between Co-Founders.This episode covers:Find...2023-06-0751 min
eReads PodcastIndie Authors Find a New Creative Path with Hybrid PublishingLearn how hybrid publishing can help indie authors get their books out into the world with guest Ann Brooks. Find out more about this exciting option and why it's becoming popular in the publishing industry!Prompt: Inspiration Offer Link: zen.ai/ereadspod10Offer Code:ereadspodAbout Ann BrooksWebsite: https://www.annbrooksauthor.com/Facebook: @annbrooksauthorInstagram @annbrooksauthorTwitter: @ann_brooks32Book title and links:The Blood Inside MeA Lo...2023-05-0736 min
The Feeding FrenzyA Discussion with Liz Brooks, JD, IBCLC, FILCAColette Acker, the Executive Director of the Breastfeeding Resource Center (BRC) and IBCLC, interviews Liz Brooks, JD, IBCLC, FILCA to discuss her experience working as an expert witness for families involved in child custody during separation and/or divorce with a breastfeeding baby involved.You can learn more about Liz and the work she does on her website.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact Hillary@BRC4Babies.com.2023-04-1227 minGabbin In The WoodsEp 120: Sacha Christie & The Invasion of the Space Creeps!Liz and Jon put on their woolen pullovers (faux wool for Liz) and head to rural Wales to dissect one family's bizarre encounter with some very hands-on aliens.
2023-02-1458 min
The Exceptional Leadership podcast with Anita BrooksEpisode 49 Exceptional vs Mediocre with Liz KislikFull Bio: Liz Kislik is a management consultant and executive coach, and a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Her TEDx “Why There’s So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It” has received more than 400,000 views. She specializes in developing high performing leaders and workforces, and for 30 years has helped family-run businesses, national nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies like American Express, Girl Scouts, Staples, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems. Liz’s work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal’s Morning Download, the Washington Post, ...2023-02-1346 min
EmbarkLiz and Jack on Reasons to be Thankful, MostlyTis the season to be thankful, and Jack Monson and I get there, eventually. In the meantime, we talk about passive-aggressive greetings and faux concern, a new season of Yellowstone, and a yearning for more humor in advertising and culture.What are we grateful for? Well, Thanksgiving, for one, Mel Brooks, Nick Kroll and really good pizza. In fact, Jack suggests we add a brand new holiday following this week's feast in honor of our favorite doughy treat.2022-11-2344 min
Real With RyanReal with Ryan - Liz Salazar - On Women's Empowerment, Nude Photography, and her photography storyThis is another Real with Ryan podcast interview where I get to sit down and interview my friend, Elizabeth Salazar. In this episode, Liz talks through her story and how she found her passion in photography that led to her business. We talk about crazy shoots such as nude shoots with unicorn masks, her women's empowerment series, the gear she uses to shoot with and how she sets up her day to get work done and manage stress. I think you're going to get a lot out of this episode and know you'll enjoy Liz's stories.
To s...2022-11-211h 07
Celestial Insights Podcast021 | Gemini Last Quarter Moon, Pallas Athene, and Life as a FantasyWelcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide.
Book a private astrology reading or horary consultation.
Enroll in the Moon Mastery™ Program. Class starts September 12.
Check out Celeste's blog.
Download Celeste's free guide to help understand the transiting Moon!
Here's Celeste's Amazon storefront, with recommended books and oracle decks!
You can also follow Astrology by Celeste on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Yelp...2022-09-1116 min
Lifes 3x5sS3 E1 Giggles and Moonshine on the River in Liz’s backyardSeason #3 Episode #1 - This is the first episode of our third season. What a free-for-all of topics! Mt. Rushmore, dinner with former WLS radio folks, bison, rescuing wildlife, time-waster, horrible joke telling, fading fads, not shopping together, people our age, regifting, bourbon cookies, plastic surgery, going to Prince's Paisley Park, moonshine shots, Foster Brooks idea and swimming with Liz’s dog. An easy way to contribute to our podcast is to Buy Me a Coffee through our Tip Jar tab. Thanks in advance. 2022-08-231h 08
They’re Just HumansS2E4 - Duane BrooksMy guest this week is Duane Brooks, the defensive line coach for Dartmouth College. He shares stories about his upbringing & his life in Indiana, being raised by his two grandmothers after his mom had him at 16. Duane is going to leave you wanting another story because he genuinely tells it how it is without reservations. He knows his own truths down to a cellular level & his messages are contagious across the board.@theyrejusthumanswww.theyrejusthumans.com2022-08-081h 47Celestial Insights Podcast014 | Leo New Moon, Jupiter Retrograde, & Facing Your FearsWelcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide.
Join Celeste's Leo New Moon Intention Setting Workshop on Jul 24!
Book a private astrology reading or horary consultation.
Join the waitlist for the Moon Mastery™ Program.
Check out Celeste's blog.
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You can also...2022-07-2425 minThe Exceptional Leadership podcast with Anita BrooksEpisode 32 Fit for Leadership with Liz FaisonLeadership can be draining, so leaders need every ounce of knowledge, insight, and wisdom they can glean. In this energizing episode, fitness coach, Liz Faison shares several great health tips to help busy leaders prevent and overcome the lag. We don't have to drag through our days--we can seize every second. Follow Liz at https://www.fitforchristsisters.com, where you will find practical health tips and faith-based inspirations. Discover more about Anita and P4 Power Coaching™ at anitabrooks.com. Listeners can contact Anita with questions or speaking and/or coaching queries at info@anitabrooks.com.2022-06-2743 min
Running Book Reviews with Alan and LizRunning With Purpose, by Jim WeberSend us a textRunning with Purpose is Jim Weber’s story of how he developed his leadership qualities and was able to elevate Brooks to the power house running brand it is today. As a child Jim loved hockey and hoped to play professionally one day, which never happened despite his dedication to the sport. Luckily he discovered running and became just as passionate about helping runners through the development of quality technical running gear.The book is divided into 2 parts:Part 1 is about Jim’s beginnings and how he discovered that he want...2022-06-151h 16
Octothorpe59: ChickensJohn is roast beef, Alison is pickled onion, and Liz is flamin’ hot.
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Content warnings this episode: COVID (chapter 3)
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Artwork: Dave Coxon
Podcasts for tedium: Jonny Baddeley, Ali Baker Brooks, Virginia Preston
Convention data: Chris Garcia, Lilian Edwards
Worldcons: Malcolm Hutchison, Gillian Polack
Picks:
Raybearer is getting the Netflix treatment
Abigail Nussbaum’s essay on Everything Everywhere All at Once
Ali Baker Brooks: Athena Scalzi’s review of a Britis...2022-06-0946 min
Village SquareCastAnd the Pursuit of Happiness with Arthur BrooksIt’s easy to lose touch with just how extraordinary it is that America’s charting Declaration named “the pursuit of happiness” right up there with life and liberty as our opening argument to stick it in the king’s eye. So are we happy? If you look at objective measures of late, the answer is “no.” And our sense of it is that if “we the people” are miserable, this can’t be good for the American experiment. Join us as we become bound and re-determined to be happy. And we’re beyond delighted to announce that our special guest i...2022-03-241h 25Lifes 3x5sS2 E6 Radio and Root Beer Ratings at the Storytellers StudioSeason#2 Episode #6 - A thorough explanation of our new project aimed at capturing audio history from former and current employees of WROK radio in Rockford, Illinois. The station’s 100th anniversary is in 2023! Also, unpredictable conversations about favorite albums, comic books, a root beer taste off, a bath in mashed potatoes and gravy, “here it’s good for you”, a recap of the Beloit International Film Festival, mending burns, comedian Foster Brooks and the compelling question, “Why are Tim and Liz drawn to be behind the microphone?” 2022-03-0951 minGabbin In The WoodsEp 65: Don’t Forget to Breathe.Liz and Jon take a look at a tragic tale from Australia's Northern Territory, where PDAs took a tragic turn.
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Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie FilmmakingDestined to be a Cinematographer with Alice Brooks!In our 350th episode, we welcome DP Alice Brooks to talk about lensing IN THE HEIGHTS, TICK, TICK... BOOM! and her partnership with John M Chu. We also chat about the recent blowback from Austin Film Festival script coverage. Enjoy!
www.networkisa.org use code: MMIH2021 till January 15th 2022!2021-12-201h 12Gabbin In The WoodsEp 63: The Princess Theater PhantomPut on your finest evening wear and make your way to the dress circle as Liz and Jon delve into the most famous ghoul in Australian show business (no, not Rolf Harris). It's the ghost of Melbourne's Princess Theater!
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Radically HumanFascism in Today's AmericaFascism in Today's America - Abortion and Power(00:00) Intro and T-Shirts(03:26) Abortion rights at unprecedented risk. Christophe leads Joe and Sean in a discussion of the legal history of Roe v. Wade and SCOTUS jurisprudence. Judicial vs. legislative protection for the right to privacy which includes abortion and birth control. The viability standard. Republican hypocrisy on child care budgets, and cynicism about the abortion issue in general. A humanitarian analysis of the timing of legal abortion, and some of the bad arguments against it.(37:51) Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Heath is the case that...2021-12-131h 22Gabbin In The WoodsEp 62: The Nightmare Before ChristmasLiz and Jon put on their black eye liner and head on down to Halloween town to get the inside story on one of the most profitable (and painful to make) animated films of all time - Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
2021-12-131h 19Gabbin In The WoodsEp 61: The Loveland Frogman Pt 4 - American ChernobylYeah, it's that bad. Liz and Jon conclude their look at the strange happenings of rural Ohio. It would be funny, if it wasn't true
2021-12-081h 02Gabbin In The WoodsEp 60: The Loveland Frogman Pt 3 - The Fernald ConnectionLiz's investigation into the Loveland Frogman takes a turn for the horrifically true, as the nearby Fernald Uranium Plant comes comes into question. This American Chernobyl has it all. Murder, fallout and the world's most overworked cobbler.
2021-12-051h 15Gabbin In The WoodsEp 59: The Loveland Frogman Part2 - Too Frog, Too FuriousJon and Liz continue their weird travels through Ohio as they discuss the possible extra terrestrial origins of the Loveland Frogman.
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Plucking Up with Liz BohannonFaitth Brooks on Accountability in our Anti-Racism JourneyWe’ve had quite a few anti-racism activists and educators. I always find myself thinking about racism and the different ways that I’m a part of the problem and hopefully the solution. I couldn’t be more thrilled to have Faitth Brooks on the podcast today. I met Faitth through “Be the Bridge” a community that helps bring people together to discuss and work towards racial reconciliation. Faitth is a social worker, activist and, the co-host of the “Melanated Faith” podcast. I don’t want to give away too much but I urge you to listen with vu...2021-11-2251 minPlucking Up with Liz BohannonFaitth Brooks on Accountability in our Anti-Racism JourneyWe’ve had quite a few anti-racism activists and educators. I always find myself thinking about racism and the different ways that I’m a part of the problem and hopefully the solution. I couldn’t be more thrilled to have Faitth Brooks on the podcast today. I met Faitth through “Be the Bridge” a community that helps bring people together to discuss and work towards racial reconciliation. Faitth is a social worker, activist and, the co-host of the “Melanated Faith” podcast. I don’t want to give away too much but I urge you to listen with vu...2021-11-2251 minGabbin In The WoodsEp 57: The Tri-State Crematory FiascoLiz and Jon run out of room for all the bodies and start getting creative in this week's episode.
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52 Weeks of MeEpisode 12: Taking Responsibility with Elizabeth Elkins NewcomerWe all have strengths and weaknesses, the light and the dark part of our personality. However, many of us usually choose to conceal our weaknesses until we get triggered. And when we are triggered, our response could either be defending (a rejection of the part of ourselves we do not want to show off) or accepting (knowing that both our strengths and weaknesses are our superpowers and they are just a flip of a coin). In fact, this is what it means to take responsibility for who you really are, which is an antidote to beating yourself or blaming...2021-10-2832 minGabbin In The WoodsEp 54: THIS IS HALLOWEEN!Liz freaks Jon the eff out with the origins of Halloween as we know it today.
2021-10-251h 16Gabbin In The WoodsEp 53: Australia‘s Ghost Yacht - Kaz IIAll about for a journey of misadventure. Jon and Liz pack far too little booze for a round Australia voyage doomed from the outset, the Kaz II (Denstist's Remorse).
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FourtyEver YoungHashtag Bravoholic UpdateLots of relationship news from Bravo this week: Madison is engaged, Vicki is single (IRL) and James and Raquel got engaged (on VPR)! We also discuss the salad fight on RHOP, the Brooks/Jen sit-down on SLC and part one of the epic four part BH reunion.2021-10-181h 01Gabbin In The WoodsEp 52: The Curse of KalkajakaLiz and Jon get weird as they explore the mysteries of Australia's Skinwalker Ranch; Kalkajaka, aka Black Mountain. This hub of high strangeness has seen shapeless monsters and mysterious disappearances. If only whitey would listen to the local Aboriginal people and steer the f*ck clear!
2021-10-111h 10Gabbin In The WoodsEp 51: Un-cool Runnings - Canada‘s Haunted Flying Canoes!Liz and Jon unlock their doors, breathe-in the sweet scent of universal health care (and pine forests) and drown themselves in maple syrup as they travel to Canada for the tale of Satan's haunted canoes.
2021-10-041h 04Gabbin In The WoodsEp 50: Haunted RoadsLiz and Jon wind-up the windows, put on their seat belts, lock the doors and turn down the radio so they can see better as they traverse the terrifying tales of haunted roads, where engines stop, hand prints are burned into paint and "stick up" takes on a whole new meaning in a Tennessee armed robbery.
2021-09-271h 16Gabbin In The WoodsEp 49: Get to the Choppah!Grab a stogie, you goddamn sexual tyrannosaurus and quit pushing penzils... Liz and Jon are dropped into the jungle to look at one of the greatest action films of all time, THE PREDATOR!
2021-09-201h 20Gabbin In The WoodsEp 48: The Rougarou!Aw haw haw! It's Creole werewolf time! Jon and Liz strap on their paper bibs and dive into a giant bucket of horror gumbo in this week's hairy episode.
2021-09-131h 17Gabbin In The WoodsEp 47: Fisher‘s Ghost!Liz and Jon engage in a hostile takeover of the worst kind as they explore the very weird tale of Fisher's Ghost
2021-09-061h 02Gabbin In The WoodsEp 46: What's Your Poison?In one of the worst cases of insurance fraud we've ever seen, Jon and Liz hold their noses, think of England and swallow the horrific, bitter tale of William Palmer - The Rugeley Poisoner.
2021-08-291h 18Gabbin In The WoodsEp 45: Pirates!Liz and Jon fake a limp and set sail on the high (sooo high) seas for a brutal tale of what happens when you deny a man a sandwich.
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What's NextIntergenerational Connections and Reflective StorytellingOverview:
Nim de Swardt, is a champion for co-generational connections. She understands that more can be achieved when people of all ages come together. Nim has dedicated her life's work to bringing together people of all ages and connecting them through their unique experiences. She currently sits as the founder of WIN|WIN, a service of self-discovery through storytelling.
As an experienced “lifestorian”, Nim envisions a world where people are connected to themselves and others through lived experiences. Nim is confident that her service can elevate the human experience and be used as an incentive for...2021-08-1652 min
FourtyEver YoungLet’s Play BallManifesting (again), Full Moon, Breath Work, Subconscious, Introverts, Cringe Moments, La Quinta, Forensic Accountants, Rachel Zoe and The Rog, Meredith Marks (and Brooks!), and so many RHONJ moments. 2021-08-161h 06Gabbin In The WoodsEp 44: The Argentine UFO IncidentLiz and Jon step off the submarine, change their names and burn their papers to explore the mysterious case of a UFO that left an Argentinian truck driver terrified and scarred. Just don't expect sympathy from the local police or grieving families.
2021-08-1558 minGabbin In The WoodsEp 43: Harlot's Web - the JorōgumoLiz and Jon take off their flip flops, stand on a chair and try to squash the story of Japan's horrific spider demon, the Jorōgumo, which loosely translates to "whore spider".
Ha! "LOOSE"
2021-08-091h 09Gabbin In The WoodsEp 42: Jon's Living DollJon is forced to face is cowardice when Liz makes good on his promise to adopt a haunted doll.
2021-07-311h 04Gabbin In The WoodsEp 41: Don't Look At My Knickers When I'm Dead!Liz and Jon face the covid lockdown blues (and face-off against Australia's shitty internet) and delve into the age-old way for cowards to ask for a divorce: murdering your spouse so you can pursue a lover!
Note: Sound quality may be an issue for some listeners.
2021-07-251h 06Gabbin In The WoodsEp 40: The Krasue - Asia's Flying Head DemonSeriously - yuck. Liz and Jon delve into the revolting and, frankly impressive story of the demon of South East Asian folklore, the Krasue. Part digestive system, part woman, all monster.
2021-07-181h 07Gabbin In The WoodsEp 39: Spontenous Human Combustion 2 - More Fire, More Furious!Liz and Jon put on their magnesium soaked night gowns and venture to the 1800s, a golden age for accidental self immolation in part two of their look at spontaneous human combustion!
2021-07-1053 minGabbin In The WoodsEp 38: Alien Abduction - When ET wastes your time.Liz and Jon delve deep into the mystery of why Nordic-looking aliens are so keen on making their abductees bathe. Is it hygiene, or intergalactic OnlyFans?
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Pisces RisingBecoming an AstrologerHeather and Ash (plus special guest Ellen Mikesh and her puppy Choopi!) discuss how they became professional astrologers, the delights and downsides to reading charts, what makes a good and a bad astrology reading, and resources for those interested in taking their astrology to the next level.
Books mentioned:
-The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk
-Jung on Astrology by C.G. Jung
-Saturn: A New Look at An Old Devil / The Astrology of Fate / Neptune and the Quest for Redemption all by Liz Greene
-Planets in Aspect / Planets...2021-05-0340 minGabbin In The WoodsEp 29: Dude! Where's Our Prime Minister?Jon and Liz dive into the surf of Australia's greatest political mystery - the vanishing Prime Minister Harold Holt. Liz shares the pain of being fired, and Jon learns the terrible truth of how his dearly-departed grandmother aided the war effort in 1939.
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Providence College PodcastDr. Abigail Brooks and Kara Berlin-Gallo '21 - Women's and Gender StudiesOn International Women's Day, learn more about Providence College's Women's and Gender Studies Program with Dr. Abigail Brooks, associate professor of sociology and the program's director, as well as Kara Berlin-Gallo '21, who is majoring in both history and women's and gender studies. The two discuss the history of the program, the decision to include gender in its title, and the milestones that current students witnessed firsthand, such as the inauguration of the first woman as U.S. vice president.Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube. Visit Providence C...2021-03-0856 minRunning Book Reviews with Alan and LizThe Rundown on Books 11 to 20Send us a textSimilar to our "Throwback Thoughts on the First 10 Books" episode, we decided to go reflect on everything we learned in books 11 to 20. We know that all the things we have learned is making us into better runners.Here is a list of the books we talk about:Chasing Excellence, by Pat Melgares - https://soulsticepublishing.com/product/chasing-excellence-book/Run to the Finish, by Amanda Brooks - https://www.amazon.ca/Run-Finish-Everyday-Avoiding-Ignoring/dp/0738285994 Win at All Costs, by Matt Hart -2021-03-0151 min
Through Life's CrossroadsThe Shape of Discipleship in 2021Did you know churches used to measure attendance during Sunday School and not Morning Worship? Being that we don't do Sunday School much anymore - even before gathering was made difficult in a pandemic - how do we grow in Christ moving forward? What does community and discipleship look like in a post-COVID world? Pastor Liz Powers joins to talk about thoughts about the shape of discipleship and small groups in 2021 and forward. 2021-02-0939 min
Two Worlds, One MeLizAs we step into the new year, I talk to someone who is very positive, authentic, supportive, insightful and empathetic - to Liz Brooks.Liz is an American who has lived in Britain for 30 years and she joins me to talk about her two worlds, her feelings about them and how they define her as a person.Listen on to hear Liz' story - thanks to Liz for sharing it with us._____If you would like to talk to me about your two worlds, I would love to hear from you. Please feel fr...2021-01-0526 min