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The Psychedelic ReportRedefining Normal: Healing PTSD with John and Melissa KingIn this powerful episode of The Psychedelic Report, Dr. Dave Rabin sits down with John and Melissa King to explore the deeply personal and transformative journey of recovering from complex PTSD. John shares his path from uncovering repressed memories of childhood sexual trauma to rebuilding his identity, one hard-won insight at a time, with Melissa by his side as partner, advocate, and witness. As psychedelic medicines have demonstrated more promise to successfully address the burden of trauma than any other therapies discovered to date, John’s story emphasizes the tremendous potential of all those who could be supported by th...2025-07-141h 09
Drip Trickle Flow Flood#14. The One Where We Disagree with Dave RamseyIn this episode of Drip Trickle Flow Flood, Melissa and Tony dive into a recent Ramsey Show clip. A caller bought an $11,000 engagement ring using a 0% interest credit card, even though he had the cash to pay outright. Dave called it dumb. We call it smart, depending on the situation. This episode explores when debt is a dangerous trap, and when it might actually be a savvy tool for building wealth.You’ll hear:Why Dave Ramsey’s one-size-fits-all debt advice might not work for everyoneHow to decide if using debt makes financial sense in your situ...2025-06-3027 min
Built By PeopleMelissa DiMuro, Chief People Culture & Marketing Officer at LimbachTransforming Culture and Brand with Melissa DiMuro from LimbaughIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Melissa, an experienced professional in the people and culture field with over 20 years of experience across three industries. Melissa shares her career journey, including her transition to Limbaugh, a building solutions firm, where she focused on rigorous onboarding and building a strong employee value proposition (EVP). Melissa discusses the strategies she implemented to reduce attrition and improve the overall employee experience, leading to a 41% reduction in salary attrition. She also addresses the challenge of aligning...2025-06-0511 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The American Writers Museum and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new books: One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune and My Friends: A Novel by Fredrik Backman. Then Dave talks about the stellar winners of the 2025 Pen America Awards.
Links
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
Read an excerpt from One Golden Summer
Love is Like Peanuts by Betty Bates on Internet Archive
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
My Friends: A Novel by Fredrik Backman
Beartown: A Novel by Fredrik Backman
A Man Called Ove by Frederik Backman
Anxious People by Frederik Backman
American Writers Museum
Level Up: Writ...2025-05-0915 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Pen America Awards and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new books: The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig and I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney. Then Dave talks about the stellar winners of the 2025 Pen America Awards.
Links
The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig
Invasive by Chuck Wendig
I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney
Truth in Advertising by John Kenney
Writer’s Digest interview with John Kenney
The Boat Who Wouldn’t Float by Farley Mowat
Pen America website and Instagram
Pen International website
Pen American Literary Award...2025-05-0217 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Putting Names to Nature and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new books: Perspective(s): A Novel by Laurent Binet and The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer. Then Dave shares the app that’s decoding nature’s secrets in his favorite park.Links
Perspective(s): A Novel by Laurent Binet
The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer
HHhH by Laurent Binet — hear Mel talk about it on our Prague podcast episode
The Black House by Peter May — hear Mel talk about it on our Scotland episode
Seek by iNaturalist: download the app for Apple or Google, watch a demo video, ge...2025-04-1812 min
Built By PeopleMelissa Lloyd, Chief Human Resources Officer at Ozarks Technical Community CollegeLeadership through Self-Motivation: Melissa Lloyd's HR JourneyIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave invites Melissa, a seasoned HR executive, to discuss her extensive career in human resources, particularly in the banking industry. Melissa shares insights about her self-motivated journey from her early roles to becoming a director at 25, and how she developed key employee development programs. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, aligning professional initiatives with organizational goals, and the role of HR leaders in driving employee development. Melissa also provides valuable advice on the...2025-04-1815 min
The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health191: Premature Ejaculation: A Real Story of Struggle, Support and SuccessIn this powerful and honest episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa Hadley Barrett speaks with Dave and his partner Jen about their journey dealing with premature ejaculation (PE) — a common but often misunderstood sexual health condition affecting many men and couples.
Dave opens up about his experience living with PE since adolescence, the impact it had on his confidence and relationship, and how alcohol became a coping mechanism. With courage and persistence, Dave eventually found the right healthcare support, the right SSRI medication, and a path forward that improved both his sexual function and emotional connection wit...2025-04-0941 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Skellig Coast Dark Sky Festival and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about fun new books: The Expert of Subtle Revisions by Kirsten Menger-Anderson and On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR by Steve Oney. Then Dave recommends a tranquil dark sky festival.Links
The Expert of Subtle Revisions by Kirsten Menger-Anderson
On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR by Steve Oney
The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley
Prague Spring by Simon Mawer
Skellig Coast Dark Sky Festival
Wikipedia on the amazing Skellig Michael
Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve
Kerry Dark Sky Tourism
2025 Dark Sky Festivals and Star Parties
Dark...2025-03-2811 min
The Hair TherapistTogether We Can HALT Domestic and Family Violence - Small Steps 4 Hannah with Dave KramerOn this special episode, we welcome Behavioural Scientist Dave Kramer, a passionate advocate for creating safe, equitable, and inclusive communities. After the tragic loss of his best friend, Hannah Clarke, and her three children in 2020, Dave dedicated his life to turning grief into transformative action, becoming a driving force behind the work of Small Steps 4 Hannah. Dave sheds light on the HALT Program, his groundbreaking initiative designed to empower young people aged 12 to 18 to build respectful relationships and foster a culture of empathy and safety. Through his work, Dave emphasises actionable steps that individuals and c...2025-03-2443 min
Property Profits Real Estate PodcastInvesting and Living in Panama with Melissa DarnayThinking about investing in real estate overseas? 🌎🏡 In this episode, Melissa Darnay shares why Panama is an incredible place to live and invest. From beautiful beaches and affordable luxury to profitable short-term rentals, Melissa breaks down everything expats need to know before buying in Panama.
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My name is Dave Dubeau, founder of ResultsEnterprises.com and this show is b...2025-03-2017 min
The Chicken Fried Women PodcastEp 5 Dave Barnes - SNL 50Summary In this engaging episode of the Chicken Fried Women podcast, host Melissa Radke welcomes musician Dave Barnes. They explore the power of storytelling through music, the influence of women in their lives, and the dynamics of parenting. The conversation is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and reflections on family relationships, emphasizing the importance of love and approval in parenting. In this engaging conversation, Melissa Radke and Dave Barnes explore the significance of family, the creative process behind music, and the impact of comedy on their lives. They reflect on the importance of family in shaping their...2025-02-2824 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Tips for Memorable Travel and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new books: How to Survive a Classic Crime Novel by Kate Jackson and The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune. Then Dave shares Kevin Kelly’s surprising tips for memorable travel.Links
How to Survive a Classic Crime Novel by Kate Jackson
Cross Examining Crime website
Artist Joanna Lisowiec’s website
Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Maureen Johnson, Jay Cooper
Wolf Hall Companion by Lauren MacKay
The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune
The House in the Ceru...2025-02-2812 min
The Chicken Fried Women PodcastEp 4 Dave BarnesSummary In this engaging episode of the Chicken Fried Women podcast, host Melissa Radke welcomes musician Dave Barnes. They explore the power of storytelling through music, the influence of women in their lives, and the dynamics of parenting. The conversation is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and reflections on family relationships, emphasizing the importance of love and approval in parenting. In this engaging conversation, Melissa Radke and Dave Barnes explore the significance of family, the creative process behind music, and the impact of comedy on their lives. They reflect on the importance of family in shaping their...2025-02-2734 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: A Special Poem for Valentine’s Day and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new books: Every Tom, Dick & Harry by Elinor Lipman and On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer by Rick Steves. Then Dave shares a sweet poem about the good stuff: love and dogs.Links
Every Tom, Dick & Harry by Elinor Lipman
Podcast: Mel talks about Ms. Demeanor by Elinor Lipman
Visit Elinor Lipman’s website.
Elinor Lipman is the new EM Forster. Fight me.
Review of The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman
Review of The Way Men Act by...2025-02-1414 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Grammy-Nominated Audiobook and Two Great BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new books: Cold Kitchen: A Year of Culinary Travelsby Caroline Eden and Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor. Then Dave shares his enthusiasm for the 2025 Grammy nominees for best audiobook recordings.Links
Cold Kitchen: A Year of Culinary Travels by Caroline Eden
Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor
Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration by Jimmy Carter
My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand: print and audiobook
…And Your Ass Will Follow by George Clinton
All You Need is Love: The Beatles in Their...2025-01-3113 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Graphic Novels for Newbies and Two Great BooksIn this episode, we get excited about three books: Gifts from the Kitchen by Kristine Kidd and A Christmas Cornucopia: The Hidden Stories Behind Our Yuletide Traditions by Mark Forsyth. Then Dave recommends entertaining, accessible graphic novels for newbies.Links
Buy: Gifts from the Kitchen by Kristine Kidd
Internet Archive: Gifts from the Kitchen by Kristine Kidd
A Christmas Cornucopia: The Hidden Stories Behind Our Yuletide Traditions by Mark Forsyth
Polar Vortex: A Family Memoir by Denise Dorrance
Hidden Systems: Water, Electricity, the Internet, and the Secrets Behind the Systems We Use Every Day by Dan No...2024-12-1319 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Dave’s Board Game Recs and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new books: A Lively Midwinter Murder by Katy Watson and The Way by Cary Groner. Then Dave recommends fun boardgames to play with your friends and family this holiday season. Links
A Lively Midwinter Murder by Katy Watson
The Dead of Winter by Nicola Upson
The Way by Cary Groner
Sky Team dice game — how-to video
Harmonies board game — how-to video
Flip 7 card game — how-to video
Transcript of this episode.The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsens...2024-12-0614 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksHome for the Holidays [ repost ]It’s our November tradition! This week, we’re replaying a special Thanksgiving episode of our show.====We know you don’t all celebrate the American holiday of Thanksgiving, but it’s never a bad idea to express gratitude and devote a day to being cozy. In that spirit, we’ve made a little gift for you to show our appreciation.Watching the movie ‘Home for the Holidays’ is an annual Thanksgiving tradition in our house. The film is based on a brilliant short story by Chris Radant that is, sadly, out of print.B...2024-11-2625 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Adorable Cozy Games and Three New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about three books: Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris, The Starlets by Lee Kelly & Jennifer Thorne, and Darkly by Marisha Pessl. Then Dave makes the case for playing cozy games.Links
Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris
The Starlets by Lee Kelly & Jennifer Thorne
Diavola by Jennifer Thorne
Darkly by Marisha Pessl
Mel’s review of Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl
Night Film by Marisha Pessl
Steam gift cards
Tiny Glade on Steam
Video: Tiny Glade Demo #1 and Demo #2
A Little to the Left on Steam — also available on macO...2024-11-2216 min
Taco the TownEpisode 204: STR-EATZ! On Location! (w/ Melissa Dwyer)On this episode of T3, Dave wishes everyone a HAPPY NATIONAL TACO DAY before taste testing the tasty tacos from STR-EATZ in South KC! (Not to be confused with STREATS in the Crossroads!) Dave is joined by special Guest Taco Reviewer MELISSA DWYER, a Taco Enthusiast, Hairstylist, Budtender, Actress and Up-and-Coming Stand Up Comedian who told us we just had to try her favorite taco spot...STR-EATZ!! Melissa tells us about her recent Honeymoon Adventure at the Corn Palace, how she was raised out in the country on Walking Tacos, the time she had the perfect taco in Mexico...2024-10-011h 29Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: World’s Best Art Detective and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison and The Wildes by Louis Bayard. Then Dave shares the exploits of the world’s greatest art detective.Links
Rachel Harrison’s website
So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison
Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison — hear Mel talk about it
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison — hear Dave talk about it
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
The Veil audiobook by Rachel Harrison, Louisa Krause (narrator)
The Wildes: A Novel in Five Acts by Louis Bayard
Jackie & Me by Louis Brayard
Courting Mr. Lincoln by Louis Brayard
The Bla...2024-09-2011 min
Sexual Assault Survivor Stories96. Melissa Fairchild: Transforming Pain into Purpose in her Mission to Heal Others!This show seems to inevitably bring guests that are not only willing to share their sexual assault or rape experience with this audience, but who have the true desire to help, inspire, and uplift others on their own healing journey. Melissa Fairchild is an exceptional example, and I am honored that she reached out to me, asking to be a guest on this show. She is the epitome of a sexual assault and rape victim turned survivor, whose fortitude and strength exude from her words. Melissa is now unabashedly and powerfully working toward helping others who have experienced similar atrocities...2024-07-3047 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Lost Tomb of Genghis Khan and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: Maria: A Novel of Maria von Trapp by Michelle Moran and Navola by Paolo Bacigalupi. Then Dave delves into the mystery of Mongol warrior Genghis Khan’s lost tomb.LinksMaria: A Novel of Maria von Trapp by Michelle MoranMichelle Moran’s websiteMaria by Maria von Trapp on Internet ArchivePodcast: Theater: Act One, Scene I, Lights UpNavola by Paolo BacigalupiPaolo Bacigalupi’s websiteBurial place of Genghis KhanWhy Gengh...2024-07-2614 min
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastThe Fly Fishing Therapist with Melissa Ceren – TroutRoutes, Colorado, Mental HealthShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/630 Presented By: TroutRoutes Today's episode is one of a kind. We bridge the gap between fly fishing and mental health with Melissa Ceren, the fly fishing therapist. Learn about her distinct approach to mindful fishing, strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, and practical advice for therapy and angling. Find out in this episode how outdoor activities and mental wellness go hand in hand. Episode Chapters with Melissa Ceren on The Fly Fishing Therapist 02:22 - It was Melissa's husband who first took her fly fishing. But h...2024-07-1056 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Three Great Stories About India and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: A Super Upsetting Cookbook about Sandwiches by Tyler Kord and Good Material by Dolly Alderton. Then Dave shares three great stories about India from his podcast research.Links
A Super Upsetting Cookbook about Sandwiches by Tyler Kord
Turkey and the Wolf: Flavor Trippin in New Orleans by Mason Hereford
Deadly Sin crime series by Lawrence Sanders
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
Meet The Indian Giant Squirrel That Looks Like A Dr. Seuss Concoction
India’s election 2024: A logistical triumph across a vast polling network
In Pictures: Kitchen that feeds...2024-06-2812 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: A Neat Trick For Managing Your Library and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: The Main Character by Jaclyn Goldis and The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. Then Dave shares a very cool phone trick for tracking your books.LinksThe Main Character by Jaclyn GoldisVideo: Jaclyn Goldis on the Chris Voss PodcastThe Ministry of Time by Kaliane BradleyVideo: Kaliane Bradley’s first TV interview on Good Morning AmericaVideo: How to Convert Image to Text in iPhone & AndroidTranscript of this episode.The Library o...2024-05-3109 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksThe 2024 ‘Ask Us Anything’ Episode: In Which We Answer Audience QuestionsWe recently invited our audience to ask us anything, and we got excellent questions in return. The queries ran the gamut from ‘What literary theme park would you design?’ to ‘How do you hope people relate to your show?’ and ‘Are you still thinking about developing tours of bookshops in Europe?’In this mini-episode, we answer those questions and more — including what we do if we find a great book after a show has aired, what the inside of our podcast recording booth looks like, and whether or not Dave is really 6’5". And, due to popular demand, we deliver an up...2024-05-1035 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Magic of Music Discovery and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench & Brendan O’Hea and The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson. Then Dave recommends a website to find new-to-you music.Links
Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench & Brendan O’Hea
The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
The...2024-04-2612 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Amy Tector’s Poetry Habit and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: Honor the Dead by Amy Tector and Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne. Then, our special guest author, Amy Tector, shares how she starts her day with poems. LinksHonor the Dead: Dominion Archives Mystery #3 by Amy Tector by Amy TectorSociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne Honor the Dead: Dominion Archives Mystery #3 by Amy Tector by Amy TectorSociopath: A Memoir by Patric GagneAmy Tector’s websiteAmy Tector on Substack: Méli-MéloThe Foules...2024-04-1913 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Immersive Theater and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited two new books: The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft and Why We Remember: The Science of Memory and How It Shapes Us by Charan Ranganath. Then Dave shares his thrilling experience at Guys and Dolls in London.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being your best self.LinksThe Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer CroftFlights by Olga TokarczukExcerpt of The Extinction of Irena R...2024-03-2915 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Forty Elephants Girl Gang and Two New Books — 05 May 2023This is a replay of an episode featuring Dinner Party by Sarah Gilmartin and You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith. Then Dave tells the tale of remarkable women involved in London’s criminal underworld.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being your best self.LINKSDinner Party by Sarah GilmartinYou Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie SmithMaggie Smith’s website and TwitterLegal Design Podcast: Fig...2024-03-1509 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Stanfords Travel Bookshop and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about two new books: Piglet by Lottie Hazell and Local: A Search for Nearby Nature and Wildness by Alastair Humphreys. Then Dave tells us about the awesome Stanfords bookshop.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being your best self.LinksPiglet by Lottie Hazell — audiobookPiglet by Lottie Hazell — printLocal: A Search for Nearby Nature and Wildness by Alastair HumphreysStanfords Map and Travel Books...2024-03-0810 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: 2024’s Unmissable Events and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about new books: Strawberry Fields by Patrick D. Joyce and The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden. Dave shares some events worth traveling to in 2024.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being your best self.LinksStrawberry Fields by Patrick D. JoyceBack in the USSR by Patrick D. JoycePatrick Joyce’s websiteThe Wall by Peter SísPrague Spring by S...2024-02-1610 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: A Valentine’s Day Poem and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about new books on our TBRs: Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson and Fall Through by Nate Powell. Then Dave shares a lovely poem by Matthew Olzmann.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being your best self.LinksEveryone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin StevensonBenjamin Stevenson’s websiteFall Through by Nate PowellNate Powell’s website2024-02-0910 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Planet Word and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about new books: The Fury by Alex Michaelides and Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge by Lizzie Pook. Then Dave recommends the delightful Planet Word Museum in Washington, DC.Links
The Fury by Alex Michaelides
Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge by Lizzie Pook
Planet World website
video: Welcome to Planet Word
video: Introducing Planet Word
video: CBS Sunday Morning: A visit to D.C.’s Planet Word
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being...2024-01-1907 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The British Library Hack and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about two new books: The Lost Van Gogh by Jonathan Santlofer and North Woods by Daniel Mason. Then Dave shares the heartbreaking story of the hack on the British Library.LinksThe Lost Van Gogh by Jonathan SantloferThe Last Mona Lisa_ by Jonathan SantloferJonathan Santlofer’s websiteGabriel Allon series by Daniel SilvaThe Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic SmithPodcast: Museums: A Gathering of Muses, A Clutch of CuratorsThe Seville Communion...2024-01-0512 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: (Fun) Christmas To-Do List and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two great books: One Woman Show by Christine Coulson and To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose. Then Dave recites a delightful poem from British poet Brian Bilston.LinksOne Woman Show by Christine CoulsonVideo: Christine Coulson at Hudson River MuseumMetropolitan Stories by Christine CoulsonPodcast: Museums: A Gathering of Muses, A Clutch of CuratorsTo Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill BlackgooseBrian Bilston’s website and TwitterAnd So This is Christ...2023-12-2212 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Best Books of 2022 & New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about three books: ‘The Christmas Party’ by Georgette Heyer, ‘The Christmas Murder Game’ by Alexandra Benedict, and ‘The Writer’s Journey’ by Travis Elborough. Then Dave shares a fantastic resource for finding the best books of the year. The Christmas Party by Georgette HeyerThe Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra BenedictThe Writer’s Journey: In the Footsteps of the Literary Greats by Travis ElboroughOur History of the 20th Century by Travis ElboroughA Traveller’s Year: 365 Days of Travel Writing in Diaries, Journals...2023-12-0808 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Tabletop Game Recommendations and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer and The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez. Then Dave recommends three great tabletop games to play with your favorite people.LinksThe Matzah Ball by Jean MeltzerJean Meltzer’s websiteThe Matzo Ball websiteWhat It’s Like to Attend a Jewish Singles Dance on Christmas EveThe Vulnerables by Sigrid NunezSigrid Nunez’s websiteSuspects: Claire Harper Takes the StageVideo: Suspects Review - with Zee Ga...2023-12-0112 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksA Mini-Episode to Wish You A Cozy and Happy ThanksgivingWe know you don’t all celebrate the American holiday of Thanksgiving, but it’s never a bad idea to express gratitude and devote a day to being cozy. In that spirit, we’ve made a little gift for you to show our appreciation.Watching the movie ‘Home for the Holidays’ is an annual Thanksgiving tradition in our house. The film is based on a brilliant short story by Chris Radant that is, sadly, out of print.Both the story and the film tell the tale of a family Thanksgiving in all of its gluttonous, annoying...2023-11-2024 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Slow Travel Videos and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about two books: What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez and The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris. Then Dave talks about the soothing appeal of slow travel videos.LinksWhat the River Knows by Isabel IbañezIsabel Ibañez website and InstagramThe First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett and Shawn HarrisWebsite for The First Cat in SpaceVideo: The live cartoons that inspired the book The First Cat in Space...2023-11-0307 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Best Public Libraries and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about two books: The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope by José Andrés and I Love Russia: Reporting from a Lost Country by Elena Kostyuchenko. Then Dave shares his enthusiasm for the Best New Public Library of the Year.LinksThe World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope by José AndrésI Love Russia: Reporting from a Lost Country by Elena KostyuchenkoWorld Central Kitchen websiteWorld Central Kitchen’s Chicken Chili Verde recipe‘You May Have Been Pois...2023-10-2009 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Cookbooks with a Strong Sense of Place and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about two new books: The Pale House Devil by Richard Kadrey and Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post by Martin Baron. Then Anne Bogel from the What Should I Read Next? podcast shares a delicious reading habit.LinksThe Pale House Devil by Richard KadreyThe Dead Take the A Train by Richard KadreySandman Slim series by Richard KadreyThe Pale House Devil: Excerpt and Cover RevealCollision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and the Washington Post by Martin B...2023-10-1317 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Food & Fashion Exhibit and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about two books: A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand and Murder Most Royal by S.J. Bennett. Then Mel talks about the delicious show Food & Fashion at the Museum at FIT.LinksA Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth HandThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley JacksonHow the Haunting of Hill House Rewrote Horror’s RulesCurious Toys by Elizabeth HandSSoP Podcast — Amusement Parks: Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!Murder Most Royal by SJ BennettThe Wi...2023-10-0613 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Hermanus Whale Festival and Two New BooksIn this show, we get excited about two books — Pockets by Hannah Carlson and Roaming by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki. Then Dave tells us the best way to see whales in South Africa.LinksPockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close by Hannah CarlsonRoaming by Jillian Tamaki & Mariko TamakiThis One Summer by Jillian Tamaki & Mariko TamakiWhat Should I Read Next podcast: Strong Sense of SummerHow the Humble Pocket Came to Signify Feminist LiberationTake a look...2023-09-2209 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: ‘The Wheel of Time’ and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about two new books: Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison and The Tao of the Backup Catcher by Tim Brown and Erik Kratz. Then Andrew, from the (excellent) Overdue Podcast, makes his case for the Amazon adaptation of The Wheel of Time.Links
Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
Hear Dave talk about Rachel Harrison’s book Such Sharp Teeth
The Tao of the Backup Catcher: Playing Baseball for the Love of the Game by Tim Brown and Erik Kratz
Rollergirl: Totally True Tales From The Track by M...2023-09-1512 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Award-Nominated Nonfiction and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about two new books: the cookbook ‘Portico’ by Leah Koenig and ‘The Square of Sevens’ by Laura Shepherd-Robinson. Then Dave shares highlights from the nominees for a renowned nonfiction prize.Links
Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome’s Jewish Kitchen by Leah Koenig
Website for cookbook author Lean Koenig
Leah Koenig’s cookbooks
The Food of Rome’s Longstanding Jewish Community Gets Its Due
The Square of Sevens by Laura Shepherd-Robinson
The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
Time’s Echo: The Second...2023-09-0810 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about two new books: ‘The Continental Affair’ by Christine Mangan and ‘The Quickening’ by Elizabeth Rush. Then Dave explains why you should put the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on your must-visit list. Links
The Continental Affair by Christine Mangan
The Quickening: Creation and Community at the Ends of the Earth by Elizabeth Rush
Our review of Christine Mangan’s Tangerine
A refreshing Moroccan orange salad inspired by the book
Palace of the Drowned by Christine Mangan]
The Lady Vanishes by Ethel Lina White
Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore by Elizabeth Rush
Vis...2023-08-2510 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Long Now Foundation and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about two new books — ‘The Bookbinder’ by Pip Williams and ‘Tabula Rasa, Vol 1’ by John McPhee — then Dave tells us about the fascinating work of the Long Now Foundation.Links
The Bookbinder by Pip Williams
Tabula Rasa, Vol 1 by John McPhee
Pip Williams on the Invisible History of Female Bookbinders.
A New Novel That Captures the ‘Poetic Materiality’ of Books.
Our review of The Crofter and the Laird by John McPhee.
Hear Dave talk about ‘The Crofter and the Laird’ in our podcast episode Scotland: Wraiths, Rebels, and Royalty.
The Long Now Foundation website...2023-08-1107 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Phantom Islands and Two New BooksIn this episode, we’re excited about two new books — ‘Silver Nitrate’ by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and ‘The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale’ by Jon Klassen — then Dave shares a fascinating art project about phantom islands.Links
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Visit Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s website, Twitter, and Instagram.
Gods of Jade and Shadow by by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale by Jon Klassen
Follow Jon Klassen on Instagram.
Jon Klassen’s Hat Box by Jon Klassen (the trilogy)
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
We Found a Ha...2023-07-2108 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: A Sneaky Socialite and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new books — ‘The Only One Left’ by Riley Sager and ‘The Art Thief’ by Michael Finkel — then Dave shares the amazing story of the gilded age socialite Ida Wood.LINKS
The Only One Left by Riley Sager.
Visit Riley Sager’s website and Instagram.
Riley talked about his book in this video from The Poisoned Pen bookshop.
Smithsonian magazine: Why 19th-Century Axe Murderer Lizzie Borden Was Found Not Guilty.
The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel.
Our podcast episode Maine: Lighthouses, Lo...2023-07-0712 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: A Celebration of the Big Bang and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new books — ‘Return to Valetto’ by Dominic Smith and ‘National Dish’ by Anya von Bremzen — then Dave shares a delightful poem about wonder by Reina del Cid.LINKS
Return to Valetto by Dominic Smith.
The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith.
Strong Sense of Place podcast: Museums: A Gathering of Muses, A Clutch of Curators.
National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History, and the Meaning of Home by Anya von Bremzen.
Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking: A Memoir of Food and Longing by Anya...2023-06-2306 min
CaregiverDave.comDementia and Parkinson’s, How Cooking Together Can Help! Melissa BernsteinMelissa Bernstein has a lifelong passion for healthy cooking and eating; for herself, her family, and her friends. A graduate of Boston University, she brings her long-standing commitment to helping others; first as a "seasoned" occupational therapist, entrepreneur, author, and a certified chef. Melissa is devoted to eating healthy and teaching others how to do the same. Her cookbooks beautifully capture the essence of her compassion as a professional. Melissa continues to expand her knowledge and expertise of healthy eating and wellness. The Power of 5 Test Kitchen sprouted from the concept of the 5 "S's" from the Power of 5 Formula...2023-06-1434 min
CaregiverDave.comDementia and Parkinson's, How Cooking Together Can Help! Melissa BernsteinMelissa Bernstein has a lifelong passion for healthy cooking and eating; for herself, her family, and her friends. A graduate of Boston University, she brings her long-standing commitment to helping others; first as a "seasoned" occupational therapist, entrepreneur, author, and a certified chef. Melissa is devoted to eating healthy and teaching others how to do the same. Her cookbooks beautifully capture the essence of her compassion as a professional. Melissa continues to expand her knowledge and expertise of healthy eating and wellness. The Power of 5 Test Kitchen sprouted from the concept of the 5 "S's" from the Power of 5 Formula...2023-06-1334 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Shakespeare’s First Folio and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new books — The Power of Saying No by Vanessa Patrick and Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum — then Dave shares fun facts about Shakespeare’s First Folio.LINKS
The Power of Saying No by Vanessa Patrick
Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum
SSoP Podcast Episode 53 — Theater: Act One, Scene I, Lights Up.
Celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s First Folio.
Video: Unboxing Shakespeare’s First Folio.
The Book of William: How Shakespeare’s First Folio Conquered the World by Paul Collins.
Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Transcri...2023-06-0907 minStrong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Forty Elephants Girl Gang and Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: Dinner Party by Sarah Gilmartin and You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith. Then Dave tells the tale of remarkable women involved in London’s criminal underworld. LINKSDinner Party by Sarah GilmartinYou Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie SmithMaggie Smith’s website and TwitterLegal Design Podcast: Fighting Crime by Design with Lorraine GammanWikipedia: Shirley PittsWikipedia: Alice DiamondGone Shopping: The Story of Shirley Pitts, Queen of Thieves...2023-05-0508 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Adopt-a-Listener Month & Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox and The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty. Then Dave talks about how to help your non-podcast-listening friends become podcast fans.LINKS
The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty
Hester Fox’s website and Instagram
Shannon Chakraborty’s website and Twitter
City of Brass By Shannon Chakraborty
Our podcast episode Egypt: Ancient Antiquities, Fiery Djinn, and the Lure of the Nile.
Cinnamon and Gunpowder by Eli Brown
Our podc...2023-04-1410 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Exclamation Points! & Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: Jane & Edward by Melodie Edwards and Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Then Dave invites us all to get delightfully nerdy about punctuation.LINKSJane & Edward by Melodie EdwardsVera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. SutantoAn Admirable Point: A Brief History of the Exclamation Mark! by Florence HazratSemicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark by Cecelia WatsonMelodie Edwards websiteExcerpt of the nove...2023-04-0708 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Best of Shetland Islands & Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: The Company by J.M. Varese and Sweet Enough: A Dessert Cookbook by Alison Roman. Then Dave shares stories from a recent trip to the Shetland Islands.LINKS
The Company by J.M. Varese
Sweet Enough: A Dessert Cookbook by Alison Roman
J.M. Varese’s website and Instagram.
Arsenic and Old Tastes Made Victorian Wallpaper Deadly.
The Dickens Project at UCLA.
Interview with Alison Roman, author of Sweet Enough.
_Snacking Cakes: Simple Treats for Anytime Cravings by Yossy Arefi
Shetland with Laurie, plus her Instagram and Patreon.
Tra...2023-03-2410 min
Mortgages Made EasyEpisode 2: Getting Serious About Buying a Home with Melissa LeiferIn this episode of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, Dave Steinberg sits down with sit down with Melissa Leifer with Keller Williams Realty, one of the top Realtors in NYCWith experience buying, selling and renting units throughout Manhattan, and Brooklyn, Melissa is committed to being the one person her clients can come to for all their real estate needs. You can follow watch and listen to additional episodes of the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast atwww.MortgagesMadeEasy.comOn the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, host Dave Steinberg interviews real estate agents, f...2023-03-1343 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksJamaica: Let's Get Together and Feel All RightThe mountains of Jamaica rise up out of the turquoise-blue Caribbean. From those jaggy peaks, rolling hills — covered in lush green rainforests — taper down to soft-sand beaches along the coast.It makes perfect sense that the first Jamaican inhabitants — the Taino from South America — gave the island a name that means ‘Land of Wood and Water.’ It’s all as if paradise is beckoning you to come, sit, relax.Music floats on the air in both the rhythmic lilt of reggae music and Jamaican patois, a creole language that combines elements of English, Spanish, and African langua...2023-03-0658 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Solving a 16th-Century Code & Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: ‘Weyward’ by Emilia Hart and ‘Psych: The Story of the Human Mind’ by Paul Bloom. Then Dave tells the story a recently solved code that reveals new secrets of a famous Queen.LINKSWeyward by Emilia Harthttps://bit.ly/3KoeYh8Psych: The Story of the Human Mind by Paul Bloomhttps://bit.ly/3Z5zJSYVideo: Emilia Hart shares three books that inspired herhttps://bit.ly/3xFRA79Paul Bloom’s TED talkshttps...2023-03-0308 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Story of a Special Map & Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson and All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley. Then Dave tells a (true) tall tale about an extraordinary map of the New World. LINKSEveryone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevensonhttps://bit.ly/3ljcA0OAll the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringleyhttps://bit.ly/3jHKaguQ&A with Benjamin Stevensonhttps://bit.ly/3JScXJWTour the Me...2023-02-1707 min
Melissa Unscripted: Real Estate Tips, Tales and TruthGreensboro Day TripsIn this week’s episode of Melissa Unscripted, real estate expert Melissa Greer and her co-host Dave Wilson take a dive into day trips. The two discuss their favorite day trips with a starting point of Greensboro, NC, ranging from an open ranch in Mooresville to old Winston Salem. As long as it’s within a 90 minute drive, it’s on the table. That doesn’t stop the two from discussing a giraffe hotel in Kenya, a dream hike in West Virginia, and their personal opinions on airports. Interested in taking a day away (with a healthy dose of Melis...2023-01-3131 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Bad High School Analogies & Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: 'The Mitford Affair' by Marie Benedict and 'Creative ACT: A Way of Being' by Rick Rubin. Then Dave talks about the 'Bad High School Analogies' meme and The Washington Post column 'Style Invitational.'LINKSThe Mitford Affair by Marie Benedicthttps://bit.ly/404OeaMCreative ACT: A Way of Being by Rick Rubinhttps://amzn.to/3YeAIzVAbout The Mitford Sistershttps://bit.ly/3XZivG2Nancy Mitford's Two Good Novels2023-01-2708 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Spectacle of 'RRR' & Two New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: 'Really Good, Actually' by Monica Heisey and 'How to Sell a Haunted House' by Grady Hendrix. Then Dave explains why the Tollywood movie 'RRR' is the best action-adventure movie since 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.'LINKSReally Good, Actually by Monica Heiseyhttps://bit.ly/3ZskOD4Monica Heisey's perilous trip to Parishttps://bit.ly/3CFuLUeRead an excerpt of Really Good, Actuallyhttps://bit.ly/3...2023-01-2006 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Extraordinary Attorney Woo & Two BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: 'The Bandit Queens' by Parini Shroff and 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir. Then Dave explains why The Extraordinary Attorney Woo is must-see TV. LINKS The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroffhttps://bit.ly/3FofNSTProject Hail Mary by Andy Weirhttps://bit.ly/3uMqJF3The Martian by Andy Weirhttps://bit.ly/3HxkBbiBook trailer for The Bandit Queensh...2023-01-0608 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: New Year's Eve Poems & New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books: 'The Snow Ball' by Brigid Brophy and 'Nine Liars' by Maureen Johnson. Then Mel and Dave share poems to usher in the new year.LINKSThe Snow Ball by Brigid Brophyhttps://bit.ly/3uOllRKMozart the Dramatist by Brigid Brophyhttps://amzn.to/3HxjQisNine Liars by Maureen Johnsonhttps://bit.ly/3j088TtYour Guide to Not Getting Murdered in...2022-12-3011 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Best Books of 2022 & New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about three books: 'The Christmas Party' by Georgette Heyer, 'The Christmas Murder Game' by Alexandra Benedict, and 'The Writer's Journey' by Travis Elborough. Then Dave shares a fantastic resource for finding the best books of the year. BOOKSThe Christmas Party by Georgette Heyerhttps://amzn.to/3VjHeUlThe Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedicthttps://bit.ly/3tXkhKRThe Writer's Journey: In the Footsteps of the Literary Greats by Travis Elboroughhttps://bit.ly/3UYd3m1O...2022-12-0908 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksA Mini-Episode to Wish You A Cozy and Happy ThanksgivingWe know you don't all celebrate the American holiday of Thanksgiving, but it's never a bad idea to express gratitude and devote a day to being cozy. In that spirit, we've made a little gift for you to show our appreciation.
Watching the movie 'Home for the Holidays' is an annual Thanksgiving tradition in our house. The film is based on a brilliant short story by Chris Radant that is, sadly, out of print. (Although you can read it online here - https://bit.ly/3hVgfzW.)
Both the story and the film tell the tale...2022-11-2125 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Fun Boardgames & New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new books: 'Galatea' by Madeline Miller and 'Novelist as a Vocation' by Haruki Murakami. Then Dave recommends three fun boardgames for the holiday season — or anytime.
BOOKS
Galatea by Madeline Miller
https://bit.ly/3E9BZiY
xo Orpheus: Fifty New Myth by Kate Bernheimer
https://bit.ly/3gfQqKs
Circe by Madeline Miller
https://bit.ly/3hRV0yV
Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami
https://bit.ly/3GkNUgN
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
https://bit.ly/3TMJUIO
Kaf...2022-11-1811 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: A Helpful Movie Website & New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new books: 'Revenge of the Librarians' by Tom Gauld and 'The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy' by Moiya McTier. Then Dave talks about a website that provides 'emotional spoilers' for movies and TV.
BOOKS
Revenge of the Librarians by Tom Gauld
https://bit.ly/3rW9XBW
The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess by Tom Gauld
https://bit.ly/3yFUMjY
Department of Mind-Blowing Theories by Tom Gauld
https://bit.ly/3VpyXPA
The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our G...2022-10-2809 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Island Walk on PEI & New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new books: 'The Sleeping Car Porter' by Suzette Mayr and 'Such Sharp Teeth' by Rachel Harrison. Then Dave explains why we should all book a trip asap to Prince Edward Island to explore The Island Walk.
BOOKS
The Sleeping Car Porter by Suzette Mayr
https://bit.ly/3TmZjQB
The Widows by Suzette Mayr
https://amzn.to/3CxEwmf
Venous Hum by Suzette Mayr
https://bit.ly/3eqHq4j
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
https://bit.ly/3T8QFVE
Cackle b...2022-10-1407 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: San Marino & New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two books, one backlist and one new: 'Wakenhyrst' by Michelle Paver and 'This Is What It Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You' by Susan Rogers. Then Dave shares three reasons to put the tiny country of San Marino on your must-visit list.
BOOKS
Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver
https://amzn.to/3Ro6ZR8
This Is What It Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You by Susan Rogers
https://bit.ly/3LRi9MV
DISTRACTION OF THE WEEK
S...2022-10-0710 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Hugo Award Winners & New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new book releases: 'Duran Duran: Careless Memories' by Denis O'Regan and 'The Slow Road to Tehran: A Revelatory Bike Ride Through Europe and the Middle East' by Rebecca Lowe. Then Dave highlights three books he was excited to see honored with Hugo Awards for sci-fi.
BOOKS
Duran Duran: Careless Memories by Denis O'Regan
https://bit.ly/duranduranbook
The Slow Road to Tehran: A Revelatory Bike Ride Through Europe and the Middle East by Rebecca Lowe
https://bit.ly/3RgZvPX
DISTRACTION OF THE WEEK2022-09-2309 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Newfoundland Screech & New BooksIn this episode, we get excited about two new book releases: 'these are the words' by Nikita Gill and 'Daisy Darker' by Alice Feeney. Then Dave explains the delightful tradition of newcomers to Newfoundland being ScreechedIn.
BOOKS
these are the words by Nikita Gill
https://amzn.to/3q2wY5f
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
https://bit.ly/3Q64Etd
DISTRACTION OF THE WEEK
The Library of Lost Time
https://bit.ly/3PIqMd8
Newfoundland Screech on Wikipedia
https://bit.ly/3wO9SmO
On Atlas Obscura
https://bit.ly/3R9n...2022-09-0210 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: Tell Us How We’re Doing!In this very short episode, we get curious about what you think about The Library of Lost Time.
We'd like to know how to make a better podcast for you. More book reviews? More Distraction of the Week? Should Mel and Dave just talk about cakes and cats?
Let us know!
We currently have a survey at:
https://strongsenseofplace.com/survey
It would mean the world to us if you could drop by and tell us how we're doing. It'll take about three minutes, and it'll help shape that...2022-08-0502 min
Inside BS Show with The Godfather and Nicki G.How to Use Video to Tell a Story | Melissa Costello | 488How to Use Video to Tell a StoryThis is a great episode of The Inside BS Show. Dave Lorenzo interviews Melissa Costello, producer, director and chief storyteller. Melissa shares her secrets to her success in developing video that moves people to action. 00:00 How to Use Video to Tell a Story01:45 Why is it important to use video to make an emotional connection?05:49 Do you have to be charismatic to be good a video?07:23 How can someone's lowest point become an inspiration?08:36 What is Dave's motivation for making a video?13:17 What...2022-05-0451 minMelissa Unscripted: Real Estate Tips, Tales and Truth"Cultivating Community Relationships" Day of Fun ReplayAs we look forward to Melissa & Dave's Day of Fun -- with a stop at 1618 West in Greensboro, NC, on Nov. 6th -- we're re-sharing one of our favorite podcasts.In this episode of Melissa Unscripted, real estate expert Melissa Greer talks with host Dave Wilson and welcomes their first special guest, Nick Wilson of 1618 Concepts — a popular restaurant group in Greensboro, NC. Listen as they talk about the importance of building friendships into business, cultivating community relationships and expressing pride in your hometown.Follow Melissa on Facebook...2021-10-2933 minMelissa Unscripted: Real Estate Tips, Tales and Truth"Boomerang City" Day of Fun ReplayAs we look forward to Melissa & Dave's Day of Fun -- with a stop at Lawn Service at LeBauer Park and Little Brother Brewing -- in Greensboro, NC, on Nov. 6th, we're re-sharing one of our favorite podcasts. In this episode of Melissa Unscripted, Melissa Greer and host Dave Wilson invite Cecelia Thompson, the executive director at Action Greensboro in Greensboro, North Carolina, to discuss what makes Greensboro so special and how they are working to keep emerging and established talent in the city. Follow Melissa on Facebook, Instagram2021-10-2926 minMelissa Unscripted: Real Estate Tips, Tales and TruthMelissa & Dave's Day of Fun - Nov. 6thIn this brief but entertaining episode of Melissa Unscripted, real estate expert Melissa Greer and host Dave Wilson announce the official date for the long-awaited "Melissa & Dave's Day of Fun"! Tune in to hear the first stop on this exciting tour of Melissa's favorite hometown, Greensboro, NC. Hint: Melissa and Dave will be going to great heights! Also on this podcast, find out how YOU can sign up for one or all of the super-fun venues they'll be visiting on Saturday, Nov. 6th. There'll be food, drinking, acrobatics (not in that order) -- and of course loads of laughter and...2021-10-2207 min
Product ThinkingPrioritizing Accessibility with Dave DameDave Dame is Director of Accessibility at Microsoft. He has extensive experience in design thinking, product management, and agile delivery. Dave joins Melissa Perri on this week’s Product Thinking podcast show to discuss how making the workplace accessible and inclusive to employees with disabilities is a crucial first step in making truly accessible products.
Here are some key points you’ll hear Melissa and Dave talk about in this episode:
Dave's role at Microsoft, and how he got involved in product. [2:25]
Dave helps product managers understand the diversity of their users, to ensure that they're creating products that are acces...2021-09-0838 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksSSoP Podcast Mini-Episode — Dave's Emergency SurgeryAstute listeners will by now have noticed that our podcast cast has been MIA since May. In this special episode, we tell you why.
Trigger warning: illness, cancer, hospital, emotional anguish.
If this were a novel, this story would be a terrifying thriller with a happy ending. In mid-May, David had emergency colon cancer surgery. He is OK now: cancer-free and healing very well. If you're curious about the specifics of what happened and what it was like for us to navigate healthcare in a foreign country, give it a listen.
We'll be ba...2021-07-2636 min
PandemyShow.com02-30 - Working to Leave a Legacy of Positive Change During the Pandemy. Melissa Allen. Little Jamaica Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 05/30/21Dave transcends time and space to speak with Melissa Allen about making positive change during the pandemy. Melissa shared her adventure getting home from Morocco when the pandemy struck in March 2020. They discuss vaccine diplomacy, variants, and pandemy fatigue. Melissa predicts a new norm of remote part time work. She shares with Dave how the pandemy technology adoption and growth rates sky rocketed in the pandemy. Melissa is working to leave a legacy of positive social change through the Bay Mills Diversity Fund. The pandemy has shown us normal in before times wasn't great for everyone. Now is the time to...2021-06-2127 minMelissa Unscripted: Real Estate Tips, Tales and TruthBeginning StrugglesIn this episode of Melissa Unscripted, real estate expert Melissa Greer and host Dave Wilson welcome special guest Rachel Walker. Rachel is a newer agent who's engaging and fun — and experiencing great success in the industry. Melissa, Dave and Rachel talk about all kinds of beginning struggles when you're starting out in the real estate world — including being brave about taking the first step, what intimidates you in the beginning, working on a straight commission and more. Learn from their experiences and have some laughs along the way. Follow Melissa on Facebook, ...2021-05-0226 min
Just The Tip-Sters: True Crime Podcast181. MURDERTIZER - Looks Like An Unassuming Interview - Melissa Chats With Dave KimballHey Tip-Sters! Surprise!!! We have a special between-regular-episodes MURDERTIZER (an appetizer of murder)! Last week Melissa appeared as a guest on a terrific podcast – the Don’t Assume Podcast hosted by Dave Kimball – a truly interesting and interesting guy who hosts people from all over the country from a wide array of professions and backgrounds and challenges his listeners to not assume they know what they think they know about those backgrounds and professions. Naturally, who better for Dave to discuss true crime podcasts with than our own Melissa? Enjoy this wonderful chat where you’ll have a chance to hear Melissa...2021-03-0448 minJust The Tip-Sters: True Crime Podcast181. MURDERTIZER - Looks Like An Unassuming Interview - Melissa Chats With Dave KimballHey Tip-Sters! Surprise!!! We have a special between-regular-episodes MURDERTIZER (an appetizer of murder)! Last week Melissa appeared as a guest on a terrific podcast – the Don’t Assume Podcast hosted by Dave Kimball – a truly interesting and interesting guy who hosts people from all over the country from a wide array of professions and backgrounds and challenges his listeners to not assume they know what they think they know about those backgrounds and professions. Naturally, who better for Dave to discuss true crime podcasts with than our own Melissa? Enjoy this wonderful chat where you’ll have a chance to hear Melissa...2021-03-0448 min
A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?Melissa Gould: WidowishDave knew he had found a new friend when he saw Joel ...clad in a Wilco t-shirt...at his daughter's soccer game. They bonded easily over music and sports. Dave was also happy to discover another good friend, in Joel's wife, Melissa Gould. She is warm, with a great sense of humor. While learning to live with his MS diagnosis, tragedy struck when Joel passed away in 2013 at the age of fifty. Melissa then found herself alone, a young widow with a young daughter. She chronicles her journey in her memoir, Widowish. While it is a heartbreaking story, Melissa...2021-01-2953 min
Inside BS Show with The Godfather and Nicki G.Success Formula for Kids & Working Parents in a Pandemic: Melissa Lowry | 218Today's show will help you adjust to being a parent and helping your kids survive pandemic education. This is a challenging time and my goal in speaking with Melissa is to help make it easier for you. Join us for an illuminating and valuable discussion.About Melissa LowryWebsite: http://melissa-lowry-education-coaching.comEmail: melissa@melissa-lowry-education-coaching.comPhone: (713) 444-6471Melissa Lowry is a sought after education coach, specializing in distance/remote learning, SSAT prep, college essay coaching, parent support, curriculum design, staff development, and group facilitation. She has worked in...2021-01-1256 min
Edge of SportsSportswriting Trailblazer Melissa LudtkeThis week we speak to Melissa Ludtke about her legendary career, her iconic lawsuit that broke many barriers for women sportswriters, and women in sports broadly. We talk to Melissa about the elevation of Kim Ng to general manager of the Marlins, the first in North American male sports.
We also have “Choice Words” about Colin Kaepernick’s decision to highlight political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal and the struggle of political prisoners everywhere. In addition, we have “Just Stand Up” and “Just Sit Down” awards to the young men at the NBA Draft that displayed black lives matter on such an important day i...2020-11-2300 min
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug AddictionDopey 264: The Dopey Dominatrix with Melissa Febos, BDSM, heroin, speedballs, recovery, SEX WORK, Trauma,This week on a doozey of a Dopey! Dave is joined by critically acclaimed author, professor, and ex dominatrix, Melissa Febos. We learn all about Melissa's final using days as a heroin and speedball addict as well as a professional mistress working the dungeons of New York City. Melissa shares her multifaceted journey from administering pain and pleasure to kicking dope and finally finding recovery. PLUS dopey emails, a secret guest, and the RETURN of Alan! On a face slapping, speedball shooting, trump facing, brown showering new episode of Dopey!
More About Dopey:
Dopey Podcast i...2020-11-072h 03
NovelClass4.07: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel (With Guest Host Melissa Faliveno)On this episode, host Dave Pezza is joined by Melissa Faliveno, author of the essay collection, Tomboyland. Melissa and Dave recently chatted about The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel. Published on March 24, 2020 by Harper Collins, The Glass Hotel is Mandel’s fifth novel, and the follow up to her 2014, National-Book-Award-shortlisted novel Station Eleven. Set in various time periods between the 1950s and the late 2010s as well as various locations, including New York City, Toronto, and British Columbia, The Glass Hotel tells the story of a young woman named Vincent whose life takes an abrupt an...2020-08-2652 min
The Front PorchEpisode 4: Dave Quinn (Economic Development)Episode 4: Part of Melissa's story is its bright future. On this episode ... we visit with Dave Quinn, who is leading the charge for economic development in this community. Dave – along with his company, Day One Experts – have been brought in to help Melissa, Texas, grow strategically. We talk to Dave about his goals, vision and expectations for the future of Melissa. #powerofcommunityDay One Experts: https://d1experts.com/Dave Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davequinn247/City of Melissa: https://www.cityofmelissa.com/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com2020-07-0231 min
What's Next God?42. Melissa and Dave - Ask Us!Q&A
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Six years ago this week, my husband Dave and I went on our first date. To celebrate the occasion, we recorded a podcast together answering questions that our Instagram and Facebook friends sent to us for this special recording.
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How do you handle conflict?
How did you navigate singleness?
What are Dave’s favorite films?
Is Dave in witness protection?
We answer these questions and more on this podcast.
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