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The Off Air Voiceover Podcast
S3 E3 - Storytellers Ft Justin Sanders from Global
Welcome to Episode 3 of our 3rd season and we're thrilled to be joined by Head of Production at Global Radio, Justin Sanders! Sticking with our theme about casting, Justin chats to us about how to get noticed with your voiceover reels including a good little tip about narration! We chat about the impact of AI and how its utilised in the industry already, aswell as collaboration in production, the evolving trends in audience engagement, and the necessity for voice actors to continuously improve their craft. Storytelling is a big theme h...
2025-05-27
49 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for telling my 17 year old that she needs to go to her job and not no call, no show?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about any number of things! Stay tuned through the end to find out!Today Gayle and Dan mentioned a couple of things during...
2025-05-14
30 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for not bringing anything to my friend's potluck, after she told me not to?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about any number of things! Stay tuned through the end to find out!Today Gayle and Dan mentioned a couple of things during...
2025-05-07
33 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for pranking my struggling friend with a fake lottery ticket?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about any number of things! Stay tuned through the end to find out!Today Gayle and Dan mentioned a couple of things during...
2025-04-30
28 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for telling my girlfriend that I wouldn't make her coffee anymore unless she stops micromanaging me?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about any number of things! Stay tuned through the end to find out!Today Gayle and Dan mentioned a couple of things during...
2025-04-23
36 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for pretending I didn't know what a potato was at my girlfriend's family dinner?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about any number of things! Stay tuned through the end to find out!Today Gayle and Dan mentioned a couple of things during...
2025-04-16
29 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for telling my girlfriend to go back on her ADHD medication? (with Dr. David Nathan)
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag.Today, they are joined by Dr. David Nathan. David Nathan...
2025-04-09
44 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for asking my wife to take down a social media post about our child's heart surgery?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag.In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a...
2025-03-26
30 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for letting other people take my kids and me to Disney, even though I knew my husband was not okay with it?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a...
2025-03-19
25 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for refusing to wake my boyfriend up in the morning? (with Dr. Jennifer Service)
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. Today, they are joined by Dr. Jennifer Service, who is...
2025-03-12
32 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole because my girlfriend doesn't like my knitting?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a...
2025-03-05
29 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for refusing to give up my dog for my fiance's allergic daughter? (with Dr. Bill Hoekstra)
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag.Today, they are joined by Dr. Bill Hoekstra. Dr. Hoekstra...
2025-02-26
33 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for wanting my boyfriend to fix his sleep schedule? (with Dr. Bill Hoekstra)
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. Today, they are joined by Dr. Bill Hoekstra. Dr. Hoekstra...
2025-02-19
30 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for not forcing my child to eat blueberries?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a...
2025-02-12
38 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for telling my boyfriend to stop eating so much? (with Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy)
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. Today, they are joined by Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy (she...
2025-02-05
39 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for putting the kibosh on my son's naked vacation? (with Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy)
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. Today, they are joined by Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy (she...
2025-01-29
37 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for being mad at my sister for not picking up my sick kid?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a...
2025-01-22
30 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
(Encore: "Least Loved") Am I the a**hole for suggesting my girlfriend wears personal protective equipment at poker night?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. This is an encore episode, in which we revisit the...
2025-01-15
23 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
(Encore: "Least Loved") Am I the a**hole for displaying a photo with my son's dead name on it?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. This is an encore episode, in which we revisit the...
2025-01-08
27 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
(Encore: "Least Loved") Am I the a**hole for making my daughter choose a different restaurant for her birthday meal other than the one she really wanted?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. This is an encore episode, in which we revisit the...
2025-01-01
27 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
(Encore: "Least Loved") Am I the a**hole for using my sister-in-law's pet's name for my child without asking?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. This is an encore episode, in which we revisit the...
2024-12-25
25 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
(Encore: "Least Loved") Am I the a**hole for not letting my fiancée smash cake in my face?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. This is an encore episode, in which we revisit the...
2024-12-18
21 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for this announcement? No! We're taking a quick break!
Am I the a**hole for this announcement? No! We're taking a quick break! But, don't go! There's more! Listen for the details! This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a random bonus...
2024-12-18
02 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for following my late sister's wishes in kicking our brother out of her funeral?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a...
2024-12-11
35 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for kicking my parents out of my house and saying this is why I was so f*cked up as a kid?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a...
2024-12-04
37 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Unsolicited book review Tuesday: Conversation with Colin Scharf: Less Than Zero (Bret Easton Ellis)
Unsolicited book review Tuesday... except it's not on a Tuesday. Today's installment: Conversation with Colin Scharf about Bret Eason Ellis' Less Than Zero Unlike most episodes, this time I sit down with my friend, fellow writer, musician, cinematographer, music producer, and all around great guy, Colin Scharf. He chose the book we both read--Less Than Zero--and we sit down to talk about the book, teaching, the 80s, being a musician, and why he chose this particular book for us to chat about. You can catch Colin at the Holiday Classic (December 20 and 21), buy tickets...
2024-11-27
40 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for asking my fiancé to skip this year's Christmas family vacation because our baby is due?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a...
2024-11-27
37 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for assuming my husband would unclog the toilet, which he clogged, before we went to the beach?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a...
2024-11-20
28 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for sending a text to a child's parent at 7:13am, to try to make plans for our kids to play?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a...
2024-11-13
26 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for calling a girl over dramatic when she was crying after rear ending me?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a...
2024-11-06
33 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for not waking my wife up and letting her sleep all day?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a...
2024-10-30
29 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for only making enough pancakes for myself and my kid?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the asshole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a...
2024-10-23
29 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for returning my wife's handmade gift and buying what I really wanted?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the...
2024-10-16
21 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for walking out and my boyfriend's public proposal after I explicitly asked for a private one?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the...
2024-10-09
24 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for being too brutally honest at family therapy?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about what ever happens to be on their mind. Sometimes something from their mailbag. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the...
2024-10-02
28 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for selling my late wife’s cake recipe to a bakery?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about any number of things! Stay tuned through the end to find out! In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for...
2024-09-25
24 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for insisting on separate beds with my boyfriend on a trip.
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about any number of things! Stay tuned through the end to find out! In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a...
2024-09-18
31 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Unsolicited Book Reviews: Mailbag episode!
Hey hey! Quick mailbag episode to answer a couple questions! Thanks for listening and/or watching! Your friendly intensely curious author and indie publisher! http://www.michaelmacbride.com
2024-09-11
07 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for not immediately being happy and excited that my step daughter announced she was pregnant?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for not immediately being happy and...
2024-09-11
31 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for buying my son a Slurpee when he had a bad day?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for buying my son a Slurpee...
2024-09-04
26 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Conversation with Christopher Field about Emil Ferris' My Favorite Thing Is Monsters (Book 2, but also Book1)
Unlike most episodes, this time I sit down with my friend, fellow writer, and professor Christopher Field. He chose the book we both read--Book 2 of My Favorite Thing Is Monsters by Emil Ferris)--and we sit down to talk about the book, teaching, literature in general, and why he chose this particular book for us to chat about. Book 1: https://amzn.to/4dFg3Ng Book 2: https://amzn.to/4dFDdTG Thanks for listening and/or watching! Your friendly intensely curious author and indie publisher! http://www.michaelmacbride.com
2024-08-29
1h 04
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for not having an open bar at my wedding?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for not having an open bar...
2024-08-21
20 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for refusing to retake the family photo because my daughter-in-law wasn't in it?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for refusing to retake the family...
2024-08-14
30 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for refusing to give my husband's guten-free donut to a child?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for refusing to give my husband's...
2024-08-07
23 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for bringing my kid to a Super Bowl party?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for making my plane seat neighbor...
2024-07-31
26 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for this announcement? No! We have a mailbag!
Am I the a**hole for this announcement? No! We have a mailbag! This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a random bonus conversation about ... any number of things. Check out...
2024-07-31
01 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for making my plane seat neighbor uncomfortable?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for making my plane seat neighbor...
2024-07-24
25 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for not feeling sorry for my wife when exactly what I told her would happen, happened?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for not feeling sorry for my...
2024-07-17
28 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for not checking to see if my sister's boyfriend could afford the restaurant my mom chose?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychology has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for not checking to see if...
2024-07-10
34 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for telling my husband that if he pays me my hourly rate that I will do more housework?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for telling my husband that if he pays me my hourly rate that I will do more housework?" And if you'd like to schedule an appointment with either of our psychol...
2024-07-03
33 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for trying to open my room door at the doctor's office?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for trying to open my room door at the doctor's office?" And if you'd like to schedule an appointment with either of our psychologists, visit: ...
2024-06-26
24 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for not making dinner for my husband on my sick day?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for not making dinner for my husband on my sick day?" And if you'd like to schedule an appointment with either of our psychologists, visit: ...
2024-06-19
31 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for embarrassing my brother in law by calling out my son for making a mess in the bathroom?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for embarrassing my brother in law by calling out my son for making a mess in the bathroom?" Also, in this episode, Dr. MacBride reads from Br...
2024-06-12
32 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Conversation with Anthony about The Beatles Couldn't Read Music? from the Wait! What? series, by Dan Gutman and illustrated by Allison Steinfeld
Unlike most episodes, this time I sit down with my friend Anthony to talk about a book he chose: The Beatles Couldn't Read Music? from the Wait! What? series, by Dan Gutman and illustrated by Allison Steinfeld. You can grab a copy here: https://amzn.to/4bRC0rN Thanks for listening! Your friendly intensely curious author and indie publisher! http://www.michaelmacbride.com
2024-06-11
31 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for lying to my family for two years that our lake house purchase fell through?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for lying to my family for two years that our lake house purchase fell through?" Dr. MacBride quotes Prentis Hempill (https://pre...
2024-06-05
29 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Conversation with Leslie Ritenour/Babybeanlettuce: illustrator and artist for Who Gives a Duck?!
Unlike most episodes, this time I sit down with Leslie Ritenour (aka: Babybeanlettuce) who is the artist and illustrator and artist for Who Gives a Duck?! We chat about her background, influences, how she approached this project, and a variety of other topics. You can find Leslie online: https://babybeanlettuceartllc.com/https://www.instagram.com/babybeanlettuce/https://www.tiktok.com/@babybeanlettucehttps://www.facebook.com/BabyBeanLettuce/ You can pick up a copy of Who Gives a Duck?! right now, at: https://www.saltybookspub.com/shop Thanks for listening! ...
2024-06-04
33 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for saying dinner sucks, even though I didn't know my wife made it?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for saying dinner sucks, even though I didn't know my wife made it?" Also, Dr. MacBride and Dr. Kessler mention the Hidden Brain podcast...
2024-05-29
29 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Kate Murphy, Sue Black, Tommy Orange, Bill Hammack, and Ben Goldfarb walk into a bar...
Kate Murphy, Sue Black, Tommy Orange, Bill Hammack, and Ben Goldfarb walk into a bar... and I review their books: You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters; Written in Bone: Hidden Stories in What We Leave Behind; Wandering Stars and There There; The Things We Make: The Unknown History of Invention from Cathedrals to Soda Cans; and Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3...
2024-05-28
19 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for telling my daughter she needs to get a job if she wants to eat vegan?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for telling my daughter she needs to get a job if she wants to eat vegan?" And if you'd like to schedule an appointment with either of our psych...
2024-05-22
25 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Jake Berman, John E. Morris, Paul Murray, George Saunders, and Temple Grandin walk into a bar...
Jake Berman, John E. Morris, Paul Murray, George Saunders, and Temple Grandin walk into a bar... and I review their books: The Lost Subways of North America; Subway; The Bee Sting; A Swim in a Pond in the Rain; and Visual Thinking. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.michaelmacbride.com/ Links to the books: Jake Berman The Lost Subways of North America: A Cartographic Guide to...
2024-05-21
25 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for telling my parents they need to get nose rings if they want to see their granddaughter again?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for telling my parents they need to get nose rings if they want to see their granddaughter again?" And if you'd like to schedule an...
2024-05-15
27 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Hannah Ritchie, Patrick Radden Keefe, Anya Davidson, David Hu, and Gene Smith walk into a bar...
Hannah Ritchie, Patrick Radden Keefe, Anya Davidson, David Hu, and Gene Smith walk into a bar... and I review their books: Not the End of the World; Say Nothing; Band for Life; How to Walk on Water and Climb up Walls; and When the Cheering Stopped. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.michaelmacbride.com/ Links to the books: Hannah Ritchie Not the End of the Worl...
2024-05-14
25 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for telling my friend not everything can be accessible to people with disabilities?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for telling my friend not everything can be accessible to people with disabilities?" In this episode, Dr. Gayle...
2024-05-08
29 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Shannon Gibney, Richard Campanella, Audible, Daniel J Levitin, and Sami Adwan, Dan Bar-On, Eyal Naveh, and Peace Research Institute in the Middle East walk into a bar...
Shannon Gibney, Richard Campanella, Audible, Daniel J Levitin, and Sami Adwan, Dan Bar-On, Eyal Naveh, and Peace Research Institute in the Middle East walk into a bar... and I review their books: The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be; Draining New Orleans; Side By Side: Parallel Histories of Israel-Palestine; Words and Music Series; and The World in Six Songs. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.mich...
2024-05-07
21 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for displaying a photo with my son's dead name on it?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for displaying a photo with my son's dead name on it?" And if you'd like to schedule an appointment...
2024-05-01
26 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Conversation with writer Graham Johnson: John Langan's The Fisherman
Unlike most episodes, this time I sit down with my friend and fellow writer, Graham Johnson. He chose the book we both read--The Fisherman (by John Langan)--and we sit down to talk about the book, gothic/horror fiction, and why he chose this particular book for us to chat about. You can learn more about Graham Johnson and his writing with the Chaska Herald here. Thanks for listening! Your friendly intensely curious author and indie publisher! http://www.michaelmacbride.com
2024-04-30
31 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for suggesting my girlfriend wears PPE at poker night?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for suggesting my girlfriend wears PPE at poker night?" In this episode, Dr. Gayle MacBride m...
2024-04-24
22 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Conversation with author Rob Jung: Erin Litteken's The Memory Keeper of Kyiv
Unlike most episodes, this time I sit down with my friend and fellow author, Rob Jung. He chose the book we both read--The Memory Keeper of Kyiv (by Erin Litteken)--and we sit down to talk about the book, historical fiction, and why he chose this particular book for us to chat about. You can learn more about Rob Jung and his writing here: https://robjungwriter.com/ And, you can also check out Minnesota Mystery Night here: https://www.mnmysterynight.com/ Thanks for listening! Your friendly intensely curious author and indie...
2024-04-23
27 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for taking a woman's wet laundry out of the washing machine?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for taking a woman's wet laundry out of the washing machine?" And if you'd like to sc...
2024-04-17
31 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Conversation with musician Mike Lee: Sudhir Venkatesh's Gang Leader for a Day
Today's installment: Sudhir Venkatesh's Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets Unlike most episodes, this time I sit down with musician and friend, Mike Lee. He chose the book we both read--Gang Leader for a Day--and we sit down to talk about the book, the larger ramifications of Venkatesh's research, and why he chose this particular book for us to chat about. Grab a copy here: https://amzn.to/4bFKX7L You can learn more about Mike Lee and his music here: https://www.sixstringsandamike.com/upcoming-shows Thanks for listening and/or watching! Your...
2024-04-16
46 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for not giving my daughter the birthday meal she wanted?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for not giving my daughter the birthday meal she wanted?" Also, in this episode, Da...
2024-04-10
26 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Conversation with Bill Gibson of Fine Print books: Travis Baldree's Legends and Lattes
Unlike most episodes, this time I sit down with Fine Print Bookshop owner, Bill Gibson. He chose the book we both read--Legends and Lattes (by Travis Baldree)--and we sit down to talk about the book, how books get on the shelves of his bookshop, and why he chose this particular book for us to chat about. Grab a copy from Fine Print here: https://fineprintbookshop.com/book/9781250886088 You can learn more about Bill Gibson and Fine Print Bookshop here: https://fineprintbookshop.com/about-us Thanks for listening! Your friendly intensely curious author and indie publisher! ...
2024-04-09
36 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for telling another mom our daughter's aren't friends anymore, because mine's smarter?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for telling another mom our daughter's aren't friends anymore, because mine's smarte...
2024-04-03
28 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for not letting my fiancee smash cake in my face?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for not letting my fiancee smash cake in my face?" And if you'd like to...
2024-03-27
21 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for letting my daughter sneak out of the house?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for letting my daughter sneak out of the house?" And if you'd li...
2024-03-20
21 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for using my SIL's pet's name for my child without asking?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for using my SIL's pet's name for my child without asking?" ...
2024-03-13
24 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for stealing my necklace back from my mother?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for stealing my necklace back from my mother?" And if...
2024-03-06
23 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for not warning my father in law that there's breastmilk in my son's cereal?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for not warning my father in law that there...
2024-02-28
29 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for not letting my brother in law sell his art in my boutique?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for not letting my brother in l...
2024-02-21
33 min
Listen To The Full Audiobook That Keeps Story Seekers Hooked.
The Great Clivette by Michael MacBride
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/85969to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Great Clivette Author: Michael MacBride Narrator: Richard Henzel Format: mp3 Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins Release date: 02-21-24 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings Genres: Artists, Architects & Photographers Publisher's Summary: Merton Clivette once dominated the 1920s and 1930s art world. He ruled the Orpheum Circuit as a magician, shadowgraphist, mindreader, and acrobat. He performed in the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Clivette worked with Houdini and PT Barnum, and he inspired Mark Twain. He taught Sir Arthur Conan Doyle how to be a medium. He went by names such...
2024-02-21
3h 59
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Am I the a**hole for bringing my own food to my friend's wedding?
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. In this episode, the question is: "Am I the a**hole for bringing my own...
2024-02-14
25 min
Veritas Views: AITA edition
Veritas Views Podcast: AITA edition (Trailer)
This weekly podcast comes to you from Veritas Psychology Partners, Dr. Dan Kessler and Dr. Gayle MacBride. Your host selects a conversation from the internet forums that neither psychologist has heard or read before, and they give their unrehearsed, unvarnished opinions--essentially answering the question, "just who is the a**hole here?" The host brings in feedback from internet commentors to round out the discussion, and we close out each episode with a bonus conversation about the random objects in each psychologist's office. And if you'd like to schedule an appointment with either of our psychologists, visit: http://www.ve...
2024-02-05
01 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
End of Season 1, what to expect from Season 2
No book reviews for this end-of-the-season mini-episode. In short, that's it for Season 1 Season 2 will be coming in a couple months Season 2 will also feature conversations with other people who are reading the same book as I do. It will be a mix of what you liked before, and this new conversation version And, if you want to be part of it... shoot me a message. I'd love to chat about books with you. Connect with me at http://www.michaelmacbride.com or via social media. Thanks for listening!
2024-01-23
02 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Rosa Lowinger, Ed Yong, Katie Hickman, Roxane Gay, and Victor Hugo walk into a bar...
Rosa Lowinger, Ed Yong, Katie Hickman, Roxane Gay, and Victor Hugo walk into a bar... and I review their books: Dwell Time, An Immense World, Brave Hearted, Opinions, and Les Miserables. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.michaelmacbride.com/ Links to the books: Rosa Lowinger's Dwell Time: https://amzn.to/48o2Aqp Ed Yong's An Immense...
2024-01-23
20 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Mona Susan Power, Brian Duren, Paul Brannigan, and Lucille Ball walk into a bar...
Mona Susan Power, Brian Duren, Paul Brannigan, and Lucille Ball walk into a bar... and I review their books: A Council of Dolls, The Gravity of Love, Birth School Metallica Death and Into the Black, and Love, Lucy. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.michaelmacbride.com/ Links to the books: Mona Susan Power A Council of Dolls - https://amzn.to/3uAQrzv Brian Duren The...
2024-01-16
12 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
David Graeber and David Wengrow, Kate Summerscale, Allie Brosh, Shehan Karunatilaka, and David Macaulay walk into a bar...
David Graeber and David Wengrow, Kate Summerscale, Allie Brosh, Shehan Karunatilaka, and David Macaulay walk into a bar... and I review their books: The Dawn of Everything, The Book of Phobias and Manias, Solutions and Other Problems / Hyperbole and a Half, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, Motel of the Mysteries. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.michaelmacbride.com/ Links to the books: David Grae...
2024-01-09
16 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Anna Wiener, Bill Bryson, Blake J Harris, Edward Powys Mathers, and Dennis Duncan walk into a bar...
Anna Wiener, Bill Bryson, Blake J Harris, Edward Powys Mathers, and Dennis Duncan walk into a bar... and I review their books: Uncanny Valley: A Memoir, At Home: A Short History of Private Life, Console Wars, Cain's Jawbone, Dennis Duncan Index, a History of the. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.michaelmacbride.com/ Links to the books: Anna Wiener Uncanny Valley: A Memoir Bill Brys...
2024-01-02
16 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Steven Levy, Miguel Cervantes, Peter Wohlleben, Kristal Leebrick, and Michelle Obama walk into a bar...
Steven Levy, Miguel Cervantes, Peter Wohlleben, Kristal Leebrick, and Michelle Obama walk into a bar... and I review their books: Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution, Don Quixote, The Hidden Life of Trees, Thank You for Shopping: The Golden Age of Minnesota Department Stores, and The Light We Carry. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.michaelmacbride.com/ Links to the books: Steven Levy Hackers: Hero...
2023-12-26
16 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
James Bridle, Lucy Cooke, Kirstin Valdez Quade, Donovan Hohn, and Tamar Adler walk into a bar...
James Bridle, Lucy Cooke, Kirstin Valdez Quade, Donovan Hohn, and Tamar Adler walk into a bar... and I review their books: Ways of Being: Animals, Plants, Machines: The Search for a Planetary Intelligence, Bitch: On the Female of the Species, The Five Wounds, Moby-Duck : the true story of 28,800 bath toys lost at sea, and of the beachcombers, oceanographers, environmentalists, and fools-- including the author-- who went in search of them, and The Everlasting Meal Cookbook: Leftovers A-Z. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3...
2023-12-19
15 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Bono, Cody Cassidy, Dana Spiotta, James Spooner, and Manuel Gonzales walk into a bar...
Bono, Cody Cassidy, Dana Spiotta, James Spooner, and Manuel Gonzales walk into a bar... and I review their books: Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, Who Ate the First Oyster?, Kurt Cobain: The Last Interview, The High Desert, and The Miniature Wife: And Other Stories. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.michaelmacbride.com/ Links to the books: Bono Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story Cody Cassidy Who Ate the...
2023-12-12
18 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Very special clip show, with a bonus (never aired) review! My 4 favorite books I read this year.
Year end review. Year in review? Either way? Both ways. These are the reviews of my favorite books that I read in 2023. David Graeber and David Wengrow The Dawn of Everything: https://amzn.to/47MOAG5 James Bridle Ways of Being: Animals, Plants, Machines: The Search for a Planetary Intelligence: https://amzn.to/3MXDypu Anna Malaika Tubbs Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation: https://amzn.to/3R6ezld Gabrielle Zevin Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow: https://amzn.to/3N8XgyI What made your list? ...
2023-12-07
18 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Quentin Tarantino, Iain Gately, Vidya Krishnan, Alexandra Lange, and Brian Cook walk into a bar...
Quentin Tarantino, Iain Gately, Vidya Krishnan, Alexandra Lange, and Brian Cook walk into a bar... and I review their books: Cinema Speculation, Drink: A Cultural History of Alcohol, Phantom Plague: How Tuberculosis Shaped History, Meet Me by the Fountain, and Butts on things. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.michaelmacbride.com/ Links to the books: Quentin Tarantino Cinema Speculation Iain Gately's Drink: A Cultural Hist...
2023-12-05
18 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Email bag, Q&A, including the "Unsolicited Book Review" song in its entirety
Email bag, Q&A, including the "Unsolicited Book Review" song in its entirety No book reviews for this "very special" episode. But, I just wanted to answer the three questions I got in my inbox: what's the song that plays at the beginning, between reviews, and at the end of each episode? is the format going to change? Would ever include another person or interview an author? how long is a season? Will you keep doing this? I answer them in reverse order, and then play the song in its entirety. Connect with...
2023-11-29
14 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Sinéad O'Connor, Robert F. Bruner, Sean D. Carr, T. Colin Campbell, Steve Stewart-Williams, and Shannon Chakraborty walk into a bar...
Sinéad O'Connor, Robert F. Bruner, Sean D. Carr, T. Colin Campbell, Steve Stewart-Williams, and Shannon Chakraborty walk into a bar... and I review their books: Rememberings, The Panic of 1907 (2nd Edition), The Future of Nutrition, The Ape That Understood the Universe, and The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.michaelmacbride.com/ Links to the books: Sinéad O'Connor Rememberings Robert...
2023-11-28
24 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Alison Bechdel, Barbara Kingsolver, Hernan Diaz, Hugh Howey, and John E Douglas and Mark Olshaker walk into a bar...
Alison Bechdel, Barbara Kingsolver, Hernan Diaz, Hugh Howey, and John E Douglas and Mark Olshaker walk into a bar... and I review their books: Dykes to Watch Out For, Demon Copperhead, Trust, Silo (Wool, Shift, and Dust), and Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.michaelmacbride.com/ Links to the books: Alison Bechdel's Dykes to Watch Out...
2023-11-21
23 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Jeff Tweedy, John Green, Lol Tolhurst, Rob Jung, and Sy Montgomery walk into a bar...
Jeff Tweedy, John Green, Lol Tolhurst, Rob Jung, and Sy Montgomery walk into a bar... and I review their books: Let's Go (So We Can Get Back), The Anthropocene Reviewed, Cured, Judgment Day, and Of Time and Turtles. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.michaelmacbride.com/ Links to the books: Jeff Tweedy Let's Go (So We Can Get Back) John Green The...
2023-11-14
15 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Benjamin Percy, Nathan Hill, Ibram X Kendi, Michael Finkel, and Lydia King walk into a bar...
Benjamin Percy, Nathan Hill, Ibram X Kendi, Michael Finkel, and Lydia King walk into a bar... and I review their books: Sky Vault, Wellness, Four Hundred Souls, The Art Thief, and Quackery. Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.michaelmacbride.com/ Links to the books: Benjamin Percy The Sky Vault: https://amzn.to/3QO5UFb Nathan Hill Wellness: A Novel: https://amzn.to/40vz6DS Ibram X Kendi Four...
2023-11-10
19 min
Unsolicited Book Reviews
Welcome to Unsolicited Book Reviews with Michael David MacBride
Unsolicited Book Reviews with Michael David MacBride, a weekly podcast, dropping every Tuesday. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: https://www.michaelmacbride.com/
2023-11-10
02 min
Shared History
099 - The Most Interesting Man in the World (feat. Michael MacBride)
Nobody puts Baby in the corner and nobody makes Merton Clivette pick a lane. Author and indie publisher, Michael MacBride, regales us with tales of painter, magician, writer and more Merton Clivette, aka Clivette the Great, aka The Man in Black, aka The Mysterious Strange. Join us to learn about all things Clivette and how/why MacBride found himself writing a whole book about him. More on Michael Originally from Michigan, Michael MacBride now calls Minnesota home. Michael received his PhD in 19th century American and 18th century British Literature, but his true focus was 1870...
2023-05-23
1h 23
Private Passions
Stuart MacBride
Stuart MacBride was born in Dumbarton and raised in Aberdeen; abandoning his studies to become an architect, he went to work on the oil rigs, scrubbing toilets. He then tried out careers as an actor, a web designer, and a computer programmer, all the while writing away after work – he wrote four novels before his first, Cold Granite, was published in 2005. Since then, he’s become one of our most successful and prolific crime writers, with twenty-four titles in all, sometimes labelled as “tartan noir”. His latest, about the hunt for a serial killer, is called No Less the Devil. R...
2022-11-06
38 min