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CannedS1 E33: CopywriterPam gets the axe from her copywriting job, says eff that noise, and... starts a podcast? What? Featuring CANNED's behind the scene enabler and producer, Amy Guth as this week's guest host.
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Mostly FictionalEp. 109: Pam Breaks a Rule for Her Book HaulHallie has a DNF and Pam has a book haul!Books mentioned, in order: Gone Girl by Gillian FlynnWild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghyOnce There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghyMigrations by Charlotte McConaghyWicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory MaguireA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J MaasThe Lies of Locke Lamorra by Scott LynchSix of Crows by Leigh BardugoGame of Thrones by George RR MartinThe Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S...2025-04-1656 minCannedS1 E32: Regional Banker
Amber wasn't even on company time. She was literally off the clock. And she got the axe anyway.
Also, hey, here's that Antiwork Reddit Sub we mention at the intro. Fun fact, my former project manager is the one who turned me on to Antiwork. I miss him every day, working with him was great. When your project manager is an antiwork guy, you know you're on the right team.
2025-04-1039 minCannedS1 E31: Design ManagerDylan is going to make it through this year if it kills him.
2025-03-2748 minCannedInterlude 6: Union OfficialJez Stewart from Prospect (a union that represents 157,000 workers in the UK) takes us through what a union does and why we want to be part of one.
2025-03-2048 minCannedInterlude 5: HR WTFRebecca Weaver, founder and CEO of HRuprise, talks us through the structural pitfalls of HR, why it's broken, and we can do to protect ourselves.
2025-03-1347 minCannedE30: Content Director/Associate Sales and Marketing DirectorDelia was fired twice in one year, and that sucked ... a lot. Also, we have the chance to learn what's different about getting canned here in these United States vs. north of the border in Canada.
2025-03-0648 minCannedInterlude 4: Financial PlannerYour paycheck has dematerialized, what the hell are you supposed to do now? Meet Anita Gray, a financial planner and owner at Promenade Wealth, who helps us understand how to prepare for getting canned and what to do with our money if -- when -- we get the axe.
A quick disclaimer (and we do this in the audio, too) -- don't take this as investment advice.
For these interludes, our guests are folks who may not have been canned themselves, but can provide insights on various aspects of getting canned.
Considering legal action? List...2025-02-2756 minMostly FictionalEp. 102: One of Pam’s Reads Gave Her the IckThis week, we had 5, 1, AND 3-star books to review!Books mentioned, in order:Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health by Marty Makary, MDThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirRednecks by Taylor BrownSame As It Ever Was by Claire LombardoBlack Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn IveyTo the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn IveyThe Snow Child by Eowyn IveyThe Unexpected Gift by Berna King2025-02-2658 minCannedS1 E29: Art DirectorSettle in, friends, for Ben's wild tale of bad behavior, mistaken identity, and things literally falling apart. Producer Amy and I were both so confounded by this story that there's a bonus segment where the two of us settle in for some serious WTF time.
2025-02-141h 13CannedS1 E28: Tourism Communications ManagerLeif inadvertently schedules the meeting in which he gets fired.
Find Leif's books on his website.
2025-02-0644 minCannedS1 E27: Trainee Story WranglerMike is very much not himself in the interivew. It ends... like you'd expect. Badly.
Mike has a newsletter called Everything is Amazing. He's kinda internet famous for it.
2025-02-0242 minCannedS1 E26 Video ProducerQuincy learns the hard way that you should download your contacts and your work on the regular. You might lose access to that stuff and then what?
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Finding Favorites with Leah JonesBest of 2024 with your favoritesEvery year, we start by looking back at 2024. We asked friends and past guests to send in voice memos highlighting their favorite things of 2024. In this episode you'll hear from
Shai Korman – Friday Night Movie Podcast
Jesse Dukes – Upper Middle Brow
Liz Nord
Laura and Annie – BFF Sticker Club
Chris Bagg – Upper Middle Brow
Pam Mandel – Canned
Mike Maddaloni
Amy Guth – Canned
Rocco Cataldo - Some stuff from Rocco
Jason Mathes
Steve Higgins
Rabbi Michael Zedek
Leah's recommendations for the year include
Live comedy performances
Jackie Kashian
Laurie Kilmartin
Kyle Kinane
Paul Scheer book launch with...2025-01-191h 01CannedS1 E25: Pizza Delivery GuyBeware the bungee-in boss. And dry the trays, you punk-ass kid.
2025-01-1725 minCannedS1 E24: Director of Economic DevelopmentDo not ask Jamie to tell you about a time. Don't do it.
2025-01-0336 minCannedS1 E23: Editor in Chief: Cooking AppMatt ignores the signs at his own peril.
2024-12-2631 minCannedS1 E22 Editor, Writer, and Author of Sad SackedWhen Liz's husband got canned, she worried about how they'd manage. Badly, it turns out, because she got canned too.
2024-12-1945 minCannedS1 E21: Company FounderIt's weird to be shown the door of the company you founded, but that's what happened to Rand.
2024-12-1254 minMostly FictionalEp. 92: Our Accidental Canadian Author EpisodeHallie finished her 3000 year book, and Pam has some last minute library reads!Books mentioned, in order:The Actual Star by Monica ByrneCloud Atlas by David MitchellMoon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig RiceStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelThe Marrow Thieves by Cherie DimalineMonsters: A Fan’s Dilemma by Claire DedererThe Lost Girls by Sonia HartlShe’s a Lamb by Meredith HambrockYellowface by RF KuangFriends of the Museum by Heather McGowanPersuasion by Jane AustenGone with...2024-12-1140 minCannedInterlude 3: Uncanned!"It takes me on a little journey, every single episode. There's very philosophical moments, there's heartwarming, there's "holy shit, that was some fucked up shit that happened, and there's always something that makes me laugh out loud."
Pam and Amy (the superstar producer behind CANNED) talk about how CANNED happened, what we've learned, revisit some greatest hits, and drop some eff bombs because you got fired, it's fucked up.
2024-12-051h 00Mostly FictionalEp. 90: Did We Even Like Our Reads This Week?In this episode, Hallie explains her reading bonaza, and Pam gives an unhaul update.Books mentioned, in order:Alone with You in the Ether by Olivie BlakeThe Sense of an Ending by Julian BarnesCloud Atlas by David Mitchell Held by Anne MichaelsThe Great Transition by Nick Fuller GooginsStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelGoing Postal by Terry PratchettCrooked Kingdom by Leigh BardugoSix of Crows by Leigh BardugoJames by Percival EverettThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainD...2024-11-2739 minCannedS1 E20: Adjunct Math ProfessorAbbas goes all in and files a FOIA request to find out why he wasn't give classes for the subsequent term and ends up going through the looking glass. Apparently it started with... a parking ticket? What?
2024-11-2159 minMostly FictionalEp. 89: Pam Unhauled Half of Hallie's CollectionWe finish some "just okay" books, and Pam picks Hallie's next read.Books mentioned, in order:Twilight Saga by Stephenie MeyerDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverDavid Copperfield by Charles DickensTrust by Hernan DiazIt Will Only Hurt for a Moment by Delilah S. DawsonGods Behaving Badly by Marie PhillipsGood Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil GaimanMy Good Bright Wolf by Sarah MossA Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. KingfisherWhat Moves the Dead by T. KingfisherWhat Feasts at Night...2024-11-2051 minCannedS1 E19: Director of Content MarketingDonna says she'll be haunted for the rest of her days about why she got fired. We hope that's not true, but we get, given that she was, by all accounts, a hero at her job.
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Bending the ArcEpisode 28: Grassroots Leadership Episode 7: Coaching Grassroots LeadersThis episode continues our series focused on impacting community change through grassroots community leadership. In this episode, we go behind the scenes to talk with the team of coaches who are a vital part of the secret sauce of the Neighborhood Leadership Development Program here in Cleveland. Every NLDP participant is assigned a personal coach. Participants meet regularly with their coach for mentoring and self-reflection and are encouraged to keep up the coaching relationship after they graduate from the program.
The current lead coach is Pam Turos and her fellow coaches are Joe Black, A...2024-11-111h 16CannedS1 E18: WaitressCarol says maybe you shouldn't take a swing at your boss, even if you think they really deserve it. Also! Some bonus information about working with a career coach.
2024-10-3132 minCannedS1 E17: Senior User Experience DesignerMorgan thinks there's a good chance you were doing the right thing, that's why you got canned.
2024-10-2536 minCannedS1 E16: ChiropractorWin reads the Scientology rule book and gets fired anyway.
2024-10-1030 minCannedS1 E15: House Manager/Personal AssistantKay suggests you dive deep into what defines you. Break that habit of seeking validation from your job, your stuff, your car. Focus on the real, and if that real is chickens, well, that's cool, get chickens.
2024-09-2637 minCannedS1 E14: Director of ECommerceJohanna turns WTF into asking for more.
2024-09-1922 minCannedS1 E14: Director of ECommerceJohanna turned the WTF moment into asking for more.
2024-09-1922 minMostly FictionalEp. 80: Pam Can’t Figure Out the Fourth Narrator!Hallie reads two art books and we revel in Stiefvater appreciation.Books mentioned, in order: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John MandelStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelThe Glass Hotel by Emily St. John MandelThe Goldfinch by Donna TarttThe Secret History by Donna TarttIcarus by K AncrumThe Little Friend by Donna TarttThe Dream Thieves by Maggie StiefvaterThe Raven Boys by Maggie StiefvaterThe Wolves of Mercy Falls by Maggie StiefvaterThe Listeners by Maggie StiefvaterThe Scorpio R...2024-09-1847 minCannedInterlude 2: Some Legal AdviceDominic says it's (mostly) okay to tell your story so long as you tell the truth. And do not -- I repeat, do not rush to sign those papers. Take your time.
2024-09-1344 minCannedInterlude 2: Some Legal AdviceDominic reassures us it's okay to tell your story, as long as it's true. Also do not -- I repeat -- do not feel pressured to sign those papers.
2024-09-1244 minMostly FictionalEp. 79: Pam Has Her Eye on a “Heist” BookHallie is still behind on her reading goal, but is many hundreds of pages into her current read!Books mentioned, in order:Great House by Nicole KraussSea of Tranquility by Emily St. John MandelSlow Dance by Rainbow RowellLandline by Rainbow RowellAttachments by Rainbow RowellThe Dream Thieves by Maggie StiefvaterBright Young Women by Jessica KnollThe Goldfinch by Donna TarttThe Secret History by Donna TarttWhite Oleander by Janet FinchSix of Crows by Leigh BardugoShadow and Bone by...2024-09-1146 minCannedS1 E13: Victim's Advocate
Melissa isn't fooled, she knows what that **** is about.
Learn more about the Great Skate Tour on Instagram.
2024-09-0536 minMostly FictionalEp. 78: The Reading Pressure of a Long WeekendIn this episode, Pam continues her reread of the Raven Cycle and finishes Hallie's favorite book!Books mentioned, in order: The Snap by Elizabeth StapleThe Raven Boys by Maggie StiefvaterStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelHow High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia NagamatsuTomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinSea of Tranquility by Emily St. John MandelIcebound: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World by Andrea PitzerGreat House by Nicole KraussThe Dream Thieves by Maggie StiefvaterMansfield Park b...2024-09-0438 minCannedS1 E12: Office AssistantSarah's manager is right there, I mean, RIGHT there.
2024-08-2914 minMostly FictionalEp. 77: Hallie Bought So Many Books She Can’t Even Tell Us About Them AllWhat is proper book club etiquette? Also, Pam begins a reread. Books mentioned, in order: The Mars Room by Rachel KushnerCloud Atlas by David MitchellPlayground by Richard PowersSense and Sensibility by Jane AustenPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenEmma by Jane AustenNorthanger Abbey by Jane AustenFour Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanHow to Do Nothing by Jenny OdellPlays Well with Others by Sophie BrickmanBig Little Lies by Liane MoriartyThe Overstory by Richard Powers2024-08-2856 minCannedS1 E11: Catering HelpCeCe tries to save the day. Spoiler alert, the day was not saved.
2024-08-2239 minMostly FictionalEp. 76: We Have a Chat in a Jane Austen CornerOur reading weeks are on the upswing! Plus, Pam picks her next book live on the pod.Books mentioned, in order:Freshwater by Akwaeke EmeziWhat You’re Looking For Is In the Library by Michiko AoyamaBrotherless Night by V. V. GaneshananthanThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca SklootFour Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanSea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel Station of Eleven by Emily St. John MandelThe Glass Hotel by Emily St. John MandelSense and Sensibility by...2024-08-2141 minCannedS1 E10: Radio ProducerKeith wakes up from his dream job.
2024-08-1537 minCannedS1 E9: ReporterSari takes the fall.----more----
Find Sari's work at Oldster, Memoir Land, and Adventures in Journalism.
2024-08-0837 minCannedS1 E8: Busboy/DishwasherAndrew takes the dessert cart for one last spin around the dining room.
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Andrew Evans is the author of The Black Penguin.
2024-08-0116 minCannedInterlude 1: A Little TherapyGrant helps us navigate the messy feelings of getting fired.
Get in touch with Grant at Counseling 4 Nerds.
Find a therapist at Psychology Today.
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Find a therapist at Psychology Today
Learn more about Grant at Counseling 4 Nerds
2024-07-2526 minCannedS1 E7 Air GuardsmanFrank doesn't trust the man. At all.
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2024-07-1846 minCannedS1 E6: Remodeling Project CoordinatorKatie still flips off the building when she drives by.
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2024-07-1122 minCannedS1 E5 English TeacherShauna's safe choice ends up being not so safe.
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2024-07-1117 minCannedS1 E4: Marketing DirectorScott has had better New Year's greetings.
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2024-07-1122 minCannedS1 E3: Restaurant WaitstaffChe's name just isn't on the schedule.
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CannedS1 E2: Senior Technical WriterKevin spends some time in the BBQ joint parking lot.
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CannedS1 E1: Travel Content CreatorJessica has few regrets but she wishes she hadn't hugged her asshole ex-boss.
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2024-07-0126 minFinding Favorites with Leah JonesChuck Gay loves Buck OwensChuck Gay, a musician, writer and actor, joins Leah to introduce her to Buck Owens and the Buckaroos. Chuck can be seen in Elvis of the Yukon (as Elvis) written by guest Pam Mandel and produced by Amy Guth.
Keep up with Chuck online
Instagram @charlespgay
Facebook @chuckgaymusic
ChuckGayMusic.com
Top Five Buck Owens Albums
Buck Owens and The Buckaroos - Carnegie Hall Concert
Buck Owens and The Buckaroos - In Japan!
Buck Owens - Live In London
Buck Owens (self titled)
Buck Owens and The Buckaroos - Before You Go
A great compilation...2024-06-241h 00Finding Favorites with Leah JonesPam Mandel loves ebikesAuthor and film maker Pam Mandel is here to convince us all to add an ebike to our garage for local errands and more freedom of movement. Her debut short film Elvis of the Yukon debuted in New York and has just been selected for the Seattle Film Festival.
We will be visiting with her collaborators throughout the summer as we celebrate road trips.
Keep up with Pam Mandel online
Pam’s Links
Nerd's Eye View website and blog: https://www.nerdseyeview.com/
@nerdseyeview on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nerdseyeview
@nerdseyeview on...2024-05-2749 minMostly FictionalEp. 59: Pam Lets a Book Go Gently Into That Good NightIn this episode, Pam and Hallie celebrate National Poetry Month!Books mentioned, in order:The Mountain in the Sea by Ray NaylerOther Minds: the Octopus, the Sea and the Deep Origins of Consciousness by Peter Godfrey-SmithThe Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy MontgomeryI Cheerfully Refuse by Leif EngerThe Odyssey by HomerStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelThe Boston Massacre: A Family History by Serena ZabinWelcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwan Bo-ReumLegends and...2024-04-171h 02Mostly FictionalEp. 55: Pam's Multiple Choice Options For Her Next ReadHallie had no finished books this week :( But never fear, Pam had two!Books mentioned, in order: Pew by Catherine LaceyComfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M ValenteElatsoe by Darcie Little BadgerWolves of Mercy Falls by Maggie StiefvaterA Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little BadgerHouse of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski Eat the Buddha: Life and Death in a Tibetan Town by Barbara DemickGreenwood by Michael ChristieThe Overstory by Richard PowersCloud Atlas by David MitchellMr. Penumbra’s 24-Hou...2024-03-2039 minMostly FictionalEp. 34: Hallie Discovered the Perfect Palate Cleanser BookIn this episode, Pam shares book news rather than finished books, and Hallie talks about the "cotton candy" books she's been reading.Books mentioned, in order: Community Board by Tara ConklinEmpire of Pain by Patrick Radden KeefeThe Guest by Emma ClineSearch by Michelle HunevenI’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamaraForget Me Not by Julie SotoThe Pairing by Casey McQuistonRed, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonOne Last Stop by Casey McQuistonKing Lear by William ShakespeareSt...2023-10-2541 minMostly FictionalEp. 26: Hallie Finally Finished David CopperfieldIn this episode, Pam and Hallie talk about nine books they have finished during their week off the pod.Books mentioned, in order:David Copperfield by Charles DickensTale of Two Cities by Charles DickensGreat Expectations by Charles DickensOliver Twist by Charles DickensSplit Tooth by Tanya TagaqLincoln in the Bardo by George SaundersCloud Atlas by David MitchellStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelEpisode 13 by Craig DiLouieHouse of Leaves by Mark Z. DanielewskiAliens in the...2023-08-301h 04Mostly FictionalEp. 25: Pam Tests Hallie on Canadian SlangIn this episode, Pam tests Hallie on some Canadian slang and Hallie shares a funny plot point of David Copperfield.Books mentioned, in order:Legends and Lattes by Travis BaldreeBookshops and Bone Dust by Travis BaldreeThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark MansonHands of Time: A Watchmaker’s History by Rebecca Struthers The Quiet Tenant by Clémence MichallonI’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyHow to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael SchurThere Are T...2023-08-161h 05Mostly FictionalEp. 20: We Decide to Tidy Up Our Library Holds (And a Book Tag!)Pam and Hallie talk about the conundrum of their library holds not matching what they want to be reading, and take part in the "Mid Year Book Freakout" Tag.Trigger warning for graphic language about violence at 42:10, skip to 43:02 to avoid it.Books mentioned, in order:The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo HigashinoStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelThe Last Cold Place: A Field Season Studying Penguins in Antarctica by Naira de GraciaLab Girl by Hope JahrenWelcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube: Chasing Fear and Finding Home...2023-07-121h 03Mostly FictionalEp. 14: Pam Had Two Book Hauls and Hallie Read a Ton on VacationAfter a brief hiatus, Pam and Hallie are back! Pam had two book hauls and finished her degree, and Hallie returns from an eventful vacation/belated honeymoon.All books mentioned, in order:Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate BeatonStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelHotline by Dimitri Nasrallah Greenwood by Michael ChristieVenCo by Cherie DimalineSmoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlin DoughtyAnimal Friends of Pica Pau by Yan SchenkelA Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T KingfisherA Long Petal...2023-05-171h 13Mostly FictionalEp. 10: Our 10 Formative Reads For Our Tenth EpisodeIn this episode, Pam shares an exciting life update and Hallie talks about breaking out of her reading slump. Plus, a list of ten books that were important to Pam and Hallie’s reading lives.Books mentioned, in order:The Marrow Thieves by Cheri Dimaline The Feeling of Falling in Love by Mason DeaverEndurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing Indigo Field by Marjorie HudsonStray Dogs: Stories by Rawi HageI'm the Girl by Courtney SummersTomb of Sand by Geetanjali ShreeThe Old Drift by Namwali Serp...2023-03-011h 06Mostly FictionalEp. 3: Pam and Hallie Judge Books By Their Covers, and Pam’s Dog Also Shares His ThoughtsIn this episode of Mostly Fictional (we finally say our name!), Hallie and Pam prepare for the spooky reading season and attempt to coordinate a buddy-read.Books mentioned, in order: The Employees by Olga RavnThe Lovers by Paolo CognettiThe Doloriad by Missouri WilliamsEverything I Never Told You by Celeste NgLittle Fires Everywhere by Celeste NgOur Missing Hearts by Celeste NgThe Vegetarian by Han KangIn the Orchard by Eliza MinotOrlando by Virginia WoolfToddler Hunting and Other Stories by Kono Taeko2022-10-161h 04
Biotech 2050 Podcast100. Disruptive forces in biotech, Jake Becraft, Lex Rovner, Josh Mandel-Brehm, & Nabiha SaklayenJake Becraft is co-founder and CEO of Strand Therapeutics, an emerging biotechnology company at the forefront of mRNA therapeutics. With colleagues at MIT’s Synthetic Biology Center, he led the development of the world’s first synthetic biology programming language for mRNA. Jake has been featured in Fierce Biotech, Bloomberg, and the Boston Business Journal, among others, for his vision and mission at Strand of applying this unique platform for real-world disease applications. Jake was recently named a Termeer Fellow and listed on MIT Technology Review's 35 Innovators Under 35 and Boston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. Outside of science, Jake is an active...2022-04-271h 05
MOST HAUNTEDMOST HAUNTED - Pam MandelPam Mandel and her sister, Karen, didn’t understand the things they were seeing as children. Pam saw one spirit, who she thought looked like Popeye the Sailor. But that spirit was mild compared to what two little girls lived with. Terrifying premonitions, ghost encounters and even demonic attacks starting as young kids, Pam only 3 years of age, and continuing onto this day. Plus, they had to keep their abilities a secret, afraid they would be considered “crazy”. On Friday, March 18, we’ll be talking to Pam Mandel, author of The Hauntings of Two Sisters.2022-04-2358 min
Sandwiches at Irregular HoursStation Eleven (2014) by Emily St. John Mandel: Part FourThe book club you've always wanted to be a part of with Steve, Chip, & Professor Pam.
As we come back from the COVID-19 pandemic, we look to the post-apocalyptic tale of art, adventure, and your own personal museum. What is important to you? What is the future of your adventure?
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/saih720212021-07-2059 minSandwiches at Irregular HoursStation Eleven (2014) by Emily St. John Mandel: Part ThreeThe book club you've always wanted to be a part of with Steve, Chip, & Professor Pam.
As we come back from the COVID-19 pandemic, we look to the post-apocalyptic tale of art, adventure, and your own personal museum. What is important to you? What is the future of your adventure?
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/saih713212021-07-1355 minSandwiches at Irregular HoursStation Eleven (2014) by Emily St. John Mandel: Part TwoThe book club you've always wanted to be a part of with Steve, Chip, & Professor Pam.
As we come back from the COVID-19 pandemic, we look to the post-apocalyptic tale of art, adventure, and your own personal museum. What is important to you? What is the future of your adventure?
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/saih76212021-07-0655 minSandwiches at Irregular HoursStation Eleven (2014) by Emily St. John Mandel: Part OneThe book club you've always wanted to be a part of with Steve, Chip, & Professor Pam.
As we come back from the COVID-19 pandemic, we look to the post-apocalyptic tale of art, adventure, and your own personal museum. What is important to you? What is the future of your adventure?
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/saih629212021-06-2951 min
The Thoughtful Travel Podcast242 Meeting Kind StrangersWhen we travel, we are sometimes wary of strangers - but should we be? The stories in Episode 242 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast suggest we shouldn't be. First up, I chat with Vince Dickson about one of his early travel experiences in Europe. He ended up almost penniless in Paris and that's when he came across a helpful stranger. I then talk to Pam Mandel who also had a wonderful experience with a stranger in Nepal when she was needing a way to cook her dinner! Finally, I hear from Tim Tricker about...2021-06-0822 min
Books And TravelTravel That Changes The Way You Think About The World With Pam Mandel“We’re all so far downstream from who we used to be.” Pam Mandel
We all have ideas about places that are far away from us, but when you talk to real people who live there, it’s hard to hold on to your preconceived notions. Those encounters can remain with you in memory even as you change and the place you left changes too.
Pam Mandel is an award-winning freelance travel writer and co-founder of The Statesider, a newsletter of U.S. travel stories. Her latest book is The Same River Twice: A Memoir...2021-05-1343 min
Listen to Trending Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, WomenThe Same River Twice: A Memoir of Dirtbag Backpackers, Bomb Shelters, and Bad Travel by Pam MandelPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/514092 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Same River Twice: A Memoir of Dirtbag Backpackers, Bomb Shelters, and Bad Travel Author: Pam Mandel Narrator: Khristine Hvam Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 15 minutes Release date: April 27, 2021 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed travel writer Pam Mandel's thrilling account of a life-defining journey from the California suburbs to Israel to the Himalayan peaks and back. Given the choice, Pam Mandel would say no and stay home. It was getting her nowhere, so she decided to say yes. Yes to unknown countries, night shifts, language lessons, bad decisions...2021-04-2730 min
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsThe Same River Twice: A Memoir of Dirtbag Backpackers, Bomb Shelters, and Bad Travel by Pam MandelPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/514092 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Same River Twice: A Memoir of Dirtbag Backpackers, Bomb Shelters, and Bad Travel Author: Pam Mandel Narrator: Khristine Hvam Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 15 minutes Release date: April 27, 2021 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed travel writer Pam Mandel's thrilling account of a life-defining journey from the California suburbs to Israel to the Himalayan peaks and back. Given the choice, Pam Mandel would say no and stay home. It was getting her nowhere, so she decided to say yes. Yes to unknown countries, night shifts, language lessons, bad decisions...2021-04-2730 min
School for Good Living Podcasts143. Pam Mandel – The Same River TwicePam as worn many hats in her time, but above all she is a traveler and a writer. Pam has lived a very eventful life, starting with her senior year trip to Israel just as they entered a war. She has hiked across the Middle East, relying heavily on the help and kindness of strangers. She has survived abusive relationships and talks heavily to the value of being listened to. She shares all these lessons and more in her new book The Same River Twice.
Pam joins me today to discuss the various powerful experiences she has...2021-04-271h 38
CouchfishCouchfish: Did this really happen?In early February 1992, when I left Australia on what became a two year overseas trip, my first stop was Hawaii. My companion and I spent a couple of days being silly on Oahu, then took a short flight over to Maui. We were both keen windsurfers at the time, and Maui was one of the top spots for the sport.While there we met a flight attendant and she gave us a lift up to Haleakala. At just a smidgen over 3,000 metres in elevation, it is the tallest volcano on the island. After making our farewells, we...2021-04-1608 minThe Thoughtful Travel Podcast234 Cultural BlundersMuch of the fun of travelling is about bumping up against other cultures and habits - and these days as thoughtful travellers, we usually try to be prepared for this and learn what we can before we arrive. But cultural faux pas or "gross moments" happen to the best of us and there are some great examples to be found in Episode 234 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast. First up, I chat with Bev Malzard who tells me a series of fabulous tales about her own unfortunate cultural moments during the course of many years of travels. Some...2021-04-1322 minThe Thoughtful Travel Podcast231 Unconscious Bias and TravelWe all have some kind of unconscious bias - or a few! - some stereotypes or misconceptions that we think deep down, even if in our conscious minds we don't think we do. It's human nature, but yet another marvellous part of travelling is it often helps us identify and confront these unconscious biases, and the examples from the guests in Episode 231 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast demonstrate this perfectly. First up, I chat with Tonya Fitzpatrick who first tells me one of her own experiences in recognising and confronting an unconscious bias, and then explains another...2021-03-2226 min
The Live Ukulele PodcastThe Journey of Learning UkuleleHow we all learn is as unique as how we all sound when we play the ukulele. In this episode I talk story with my friends Pam Mandel and Higgs about some of their biggest learning moments when studying the uke.Episode resources: https://liveukulele.com/podcast/s2e6/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5...2021-03-2039 min
Good People with Kelsey Timmerman33: Pam MandelPam Mandel left suburbia for a lifetime of travel when she was only 17. She writes about her early travel days in her new memoir THE SAME RIVER TWICE.
Pam joined Kelsey and Jay to chat about hitchhiking, travel, questioning intentions while doing good, the time she went to the airport to help a refugee, founding a nonprofit, and, of course, jamming in a ukelele rock band.2021-01-161h 03
Leif Pettersen Makes a Podcast PodcastPam Mandel talks about her new book, The Same River TwicePam's new, and first, book is being released TODAY: The Same River Twice: A Memoir of Dirtbag Backpackers, Bomb Shelters, and Bad Travel. As such, in this episode, we talk about her journey from artist to travel writer, the unusual circumstances that vaulted her straight from draft to landing a publisher (no literary agent stage), the Herculean task of writing a book without much in the way of encouragement, and the bizarre circumstances of releasing a book during a raging pandemic, on what is probably the most important election day in our lifetimes.Pam Mandel launched her...2020-11-031h 00
DeviateDirtbag-backpacker coming-of-age“That sort of fearlessness, and the assumption that the world is a good place – I like holding onto that idea to this day.” – Pam Mandel
In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Pam discuss the good that can come out of bad travel, and how Pam became a person who spent a lot of her teen years outside of the US (2:30); how Pam came to travel to Israel and work on a kibbutz as a teenager after high school (9:00); the magic of traveling while young, and Pam’s experiences of hitchhiking across Europe (21:00); Onward travel to Egypt, Pakistan...2020-11-0358 min
Make LightFor the Love of Travel: Make Light Season 5, Episode 9Travel write Pam Mandel joins Karen to discuss what first inspired her to travel, why travel is addicting, and why she doesn't believe everyone must travel.2020-01-2600 min
Amy GuthAmy Guth Full Show 12.21.19 | Make your LinkedIn stronger, know where your data is going, International Travel, Marijuana Legalization and more!Amy Guth, in for John Williams and Scott Kitun, brings you all the news you need to know this Saturday morning.
Listen in as Amy kicks off the show talking with a Certified Master Resume Writer, Certified Executive Resume Master, and Advanced Resume Writer Brenda Bernstein. Next, the CEO of Verdium James Strickland joins the show to talk about bio-metrics and data privacy. Then, the Co-founder and Editor of The Statesider, Pam Mandel, joins the show to talk about the paper and how it has evolved.
On the latter half of the show, Mike Taylor...2019-12-2100 min
DeviateSpud Hilton on inappropriate travel“Pretty much the second you step outside your front door, you have some basis for calling what you do ‘travel’” – Spud Hilton
In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Spud talk about the “messy, fun, and naughty side of travel” (3:20); sex and travel (26:00); the overly reverent language we often use to talk about travel (37:00); and the death of the “Mile-High Club” (48:00).
Spud Hilton (@SpudHilton) is a travel expert, speaker, writer and host of the Inappropriate Traveler podcast.
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Jan Morris (travel wri...2019-11-191h 00
Bizarre Travel Tales podcastPam Mandel and Seattle's secret piles of potVeteran blogger and outspoken travel advocate Pam Mandel (@NerdsEyeView) chats about people-watching in Waikiki, why road trips are the best travel (hint: stopping for pie), telling truth to tourism outlets, and lusting after Cambodian monks.2019-08-2847 min
The Bittersweet LifeSOCIAL (with Jessica Spiegel and Pam Mandel)Social media. Do you need it to be successful in the modern world? Is Twitter like a bar or a billboard? Guests Jessica Spiegel of Italy Explained and Pam Mandel of Nerd's Eye View join us. NEVER HEARD THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1:OUTSET SPONSOR: Reach thousands of expats and travelers all over the world by sponsoring The Bittersweet Life. Write the at bittersweetlife@mail.com to get the conversation going. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or write us @ bittersweetlife@mail.com....2015-04-2829 min
The Bittersweet LifeHOME BASE (with Jessica Spiegel and Pam Mandel)Freelance writers Jessica Spiegel (Italy Explained) and Pam Mandel (Nerd's Eye View) join us to discuss travel-writing, working from home, and not loving overseas living. NEVER HEARD THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1:OUTSET SPONSOR: Reach thousands of expats and travelers all over the world by sponsoring The Bittersweet Life. Write the at bittersweetlife@mail.com to get the conversation going. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or write us @ bittersweetlife@mail.com. ©Web and show content can only be used with writ...2015-04-1329 min
This Week in Travel"The Buzz on Passports with Purpose" w/ Pam MandelRegular hosts Gary Arndt, Jen Leo and Chris Christensen are joined by this week's guest Pam Mandel of Nerd’s Eye View and Passports with Purpose
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2012-12-1058 min
This Week in Travel"Google Your Flight Attendent" w/ George Hobica and Pam Mandel Regular hosts Jen Leo and Chris Christensen are joined by this week's guests: George Hobica of Airfare Watchdog Pam Mandel of Nerd’s Eye View This Week's News: British Airways Faces Privacy Backlash for Googling Passengers Families finding it tougher to sit together in-flight Court Ruling Gives Europeans Option to Re-Take Vacations If They Get Sick - This Just In Plane 'hijackers' beaten to death by passengers and crew William Shatner's Pants Fall During TSA Check Chub class: Wider airline seat for fat flyers who will get an extra two inche...2012-07-0850 min
This Week in Travel"Don't Eat Yesterday's Pig" - with Pam Mandel and Spud Hiltonwith this week's guests Pam Mandel of Nerd’s Eye View and Spud Hilton of the San Francisco Chronicle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2012-05-1158 min
This Week in Travel"Putting Some Purpose in Your Passport" with Pam MandelThis week’s guest is Pam Mandel of Nerd’s Eye View. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2011-12-041h 00
This Week in TravelHug a Pilot on the Tarmac" with Don George and Pam Mandelwith special guests Don George and Pam Mandel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2011-11-0155 min
This Week in TravelPam Mandel and "Bingecations"This week's guest is Pam Mandel of Nerd's Eye View. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2011-03-2245 min
This Week in TravelSelf-Defence Agains PiratesThis week's guest is Pam Mandel of nerdseyeview.comPam MandelThis Week's News: * No U.S. airline fatalities in 2010 * Pirates take record 1,181 hostages in 2010 * Report: Cruise ship blasted pirates with sonic weapon * Monk caught with nun's skeleton at airport * Spanish Judge Nixes 'Unfair' Airline Fee * Marriott Bans Porn In Hotels * Large hotel chain to start phasing out porn in 2013 * Passenger Punches Flight Attendant Over Beverage Cart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2011-01-271h 02
This Week in TravelThe Virtual Hair SalonThis week's guests are Pam Mandel and Melanie Waldman.
This week's news:
Disgruntled JetBlue flight attendant gets reality TV show offer
The Funded’s Adeo Ressi Arrested After Virgin America Flight Incident
Asthmatic hotel guest fights $250 Hyatt Regency smoking charge
Airline Lets Passengers Pay for Checked Bags With Miles
Travel industry uses Facebook and Twitter to reach customers
Picks of the week:
Gary - Lightroom 3
Jen - Have the credit card used when purchasing ticket when picking them up
Pam - Avidtrips.com/blog
Melanie - Don't wait to use frequent flyer miles.
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This Week in TravelLife Without ChrisThis week's guests are Pam Mandel of Nerds Eye View and Amanda Pressler of Lost Girls World. This Week's News:
World Cup Final
Libya Is Ready for Tourists
47% live out of suitcase during hotel stays, poll says
47% live out of suitcase during hotel stays, poll says
10 Worst Cities in America for Bedbugs
Picks of the week:
Gary - FlightTrack Pro
Jen - Offandaway.com
Amanda - woweeone.com Speaker
Pam - Book: Appetite for America
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2010-07-191h 00
This Week in TravelLadies NightGuests: Pam Mandel (NerdsEyeView.com) and Jessica Spiegel (BootsNAll.com)Passports With Purpose http://PassportsWithPurpose.comCity Center Las Vegas OpensSouthwest gains market share by not charging for checked bagshttp://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2009-12-13-southwest-checked-bags_N.htmAnti-germ devices for travelershttp://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/15/novel-anti-germs-devices-for-travelers/British Airways Strikehttp://www.tnooz.com/2009/12/15/news/british-airways-strike-consumer-panic-sends-web-traffic-soaring-rivals-benefit/Picks of the WeekJen - Gadling Gift Guide, bestkidsapps.comJessica - BnA, Paid Writing Program, http://www.bootblog.org/introducing-a-new-paid-writing-program-at-bootsnall.htmlPam - HomeAway, http://www.homeaway.com/Gary - Monument Valley, AZ 2009-12-171h 10
Travel with Amateur Traveler PodcastTravel to Molokai and Lanai in HawaiiThe Amateur Traveler talks to Pam Mandel of Nerd’s Eye View and the Holoholo Wale blogs about two less visited islands in the Hawaiian islands – Lanai and Molokai. Both islands are less developed than their neighbors and better islands for relaxing on a beach than filling up your time with excursions from the activity vendors. Molokai is the one of the two that stole Pam’s heart away with a more authentic Hawaiian experience. Molokai might be best known for recently sainted Father Damien who worked with victims of Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) on the island until he himself succumbe...2009-11-0731 min
WGBH Morning StoriesHome Alone7-year-old Harriet Reisen learns her parents have gone for the whole summer with everyone but her. Also, Pam Mandel reads a story from her blog, from a sunny balcony in Austria. http://www.nerdseyeview.com/
Thanks also to Magnatune recording artist Reza Manzoori for the use of "Valley" in the production of this week's podcast. This is sampled under an Attribution 2.5 Creative Commons license.
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