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Russell Reads with the Rach(a)elsTo keep a short story long [May Reading Challenge]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat about our May reading challenge, Short Story Collections. We discuss life, the universe, and of course baseball. Let us know how many letters a woodchuck could write if a woodchuck could write letters.Books we discuss include:“Haunted Maine” by Charles Stanfield“Something Rich and Strange” by Ron Rash (“Three AM and the Stars Were Out”)“The Illustrated Man” by Ray Bradbury (“The Veldt”)“The Amazing Mr. Morality” by Jacob M. Appel (“Burrowing in Exile”)“One More Thing” by B.J. Novak (“The Rematch”)“Classic American Short Stories” by Various (“The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County...2025-05-0128 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsA Conversation With Bestselling Author Alencia JohnsonOn this special edition of Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els, Russell and Rachel get the opportunity to sit down with National Bestselling Author Alencia Johnson to discuss "Flip the Tables; The Everyday Disruptor's Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change," now available for purchase or at your Danville Public Library. For more information, visit www.alenciajohnson.com. Click the link to view the library's copy of Flip the Tables2025-04-2523 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsBeware the wheelers [Guest Susanne Bell]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest Susanne Bell, Senior Program Officer at Danville Regional Foundation, about setting realistic reading goals, recommending the right book, and a horrifying movie adaptation of one of our favorite childhood classics. Susanne created a wonderful reference for the books she shared with us. Childhood reads:“Make Way for Ducklings” by author and illustrator Robert McCloskey“Three Little Kittens” by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen “Anne of Green Gables” or anything by Lucy Maud Montgomery “Ozma of Oz” by L. Frank BaumNovels:“Excellent Women” by Barbara Py...2025-04-1532 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsReaders are rebels and rats wear coats [April Reading Challenge]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael discuss our April challenge, childhood favorites, with one of our favorite childhood experts here in the library, Jess McAllister. We discuss how children's literature shaped us, opened our worlds, and continues to delight us to this day!Books we discuss include:“The Borrowers” by Mary Norton“The BFG” by Roald Dahl“Dear Mr. Henshaw” and “Strider” by Beverly Cleary“Freckle Juice” by Judy Blume“The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise” by Dan Gemeinhart“The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton“Amos Fortune: Free Man” by Elizabeth Yates“The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett“Grandpa’s Mountain” by Carol...2025-04-0131 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsGo to the library...or marry a librarian [Guest Scott Longerbeam]Russell and solo Rachel chat with our guest, Scott Longerbeam, city GIS coordinator, about almost every Stephen King book, filming locations, and the love of a good librarian.Books we discuss include:“Foucault's Pendulum” by Umberto Eco“Pet Sematary” by Stephen King“Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros“The Demon of Unrest” by Erik Larson“The Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett“The Empusium” by Olga Tokarczuk, translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones“The Bear and the Nightingale” by Katherine Arden“A Libertarian Walks into a Bear” by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling“Extinction” by Douglas Preston“Pirate Latitudes” by Michael Crichton“The Indian Lake Trilogy” by Ste...2025-03-1430 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsWayward children, weaponized rattlesnakes, and cowboys kissing [March Reading Challenge]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael discuss our March challenge, first book in a series, with surprise guest Colton. Consequently there are a lot of dad jokes in this one. Listener beware.Books we discuss include:“The Dark Is Rising” series by Susan Cooper“Dragon Masters” series by Tracey West“Goosebumps” graphic novel series by R.L. Stine“Ghost on Haunted Street” by Colton Carter“Done and Dusted” by Lyla Sage“The Mysterious Benedict Society” by Trenton Lee Stewart“Leave No Trace” by A.J. Landau“Joe Pickett” series by C.J. Box“Finlay Donovan Is Killing It” by Elle Cosimano“Impossible Creature...2025-03-0131 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsHemingway, Kendrick Lamar, and Dr. Williams [Guest Corey Williams]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest, Honorable Doctor Corey Williams about his long title, and many other titles that shaped his love for reading.Books we discuss include: “The Word Bird” by Nicola Davies, Abbie Cameron (illustrator)“Darius the Great Is Not Okay” by Adib Khorram“Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway“Moby-Dick or, The Whale” by Herman Melville“Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra“The Trumpet of the Swan” by E.B. White“Watership Down” by Richard Adams“Bridge to Terabithia” by Katherine Paterson“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald“The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck“...2025-02-1422 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsFound family, insta-love, and Bigfoot [February Reading Challenge]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael discuss our next challenge, love stories and go on an important tangent about 90's teen movies.Books we discuss include:“The Princess Bride” by William Goldman“Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare“The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune“The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife” by Anna Johnston“The Weight of the Stars” by K. Ancrum“A Novel Love Story” by Ashley Poston“The List” by Robert Whitlow“The Girl Behind the Red Rope” Ted Dekker, Rachelle Dekker“Voyage of the Damned” by Frances White“All Stories Are Love Stories” by Elizabeth Percer“Book of Days” by Jame...2025-02-0131 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsBooks Bring People Together...Even Libraries and Bookstores [Guest Catherine Carter]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest Catherine Carter, owner of The Dog-Eared Page bookstore and teahouse. We discuss the deep and abiding friendship between libraries and bookstores, books about rabbits, and so much more.Books we discuss include:“House of Leaves” by Mark Z. Danielewski“Manacled” by SenLinYu“Fifty Shades of Grey” by E.L. James“After” by Anna Todd“Quicksilver” by Callie Hart“Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling“Dragon Rider” and “Inkheart” by Cornelia Funke“The Silence of the Lambs” by Thomas Harris“The Lord of the Rings” series by J.R.R. Tolkien“Jaws” by Peter Benchley“The...2025-01-1532 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsEveryone has a story [January Reading Challenge]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael discuss our January challenge, Memoirs and Autobiographies, and new Rachael lore just dropped.Books we discuss include:“Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood” by Gary Paulsen“Sonny Boy” by Al Pacino“Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey“Pageboy” by Elliot Page“Officer Clemmons” by Dr. Francois S. Clemmons“Sociopath” by Patric Gagne“Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood” by Trevor Noah“Educated” by Tara Westover“Just as I Am” by Cicely Tyson“The Twenty-Ninth Day: Surviving a Grizzly Attack in the Canadian Tundra” by Alex Messenger“Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir” by Natasha Trethewey“Th...2025-01-0123 min
The Rachael Maves PodcastThe Rachael Maves Podcast featuring Pepper MillerIn this episode of The Rachael Maves Podcast, Rachael speaks with Pepper Miller, a distinguished market researcher, author, and speaker with over 25 years of experience helping organizations understand and engage Black American consumers.
Pepper shares a preview of her 2025 Measure What We Value Summit keynote, Unpacking the Value of the Black American Experience: Let Me Explain Black Again, where she will discuss cultural insights and their transformative impact on education.
She reflects on the importance of empathy and understanding cultural perspectives to foster meaningful progress, highlighting how unique insights can contribute to more inclusive and effective educational systems.Episode Notes
...2024-12-1823 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsScary ghost stories and tales of our glories [Guest Chrislyn Gardner]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our first two-time guest, Chrislyn Gardner, about our favorite winter holiday reads past and present.Books we discuss include:“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Robert L. May“The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition” by Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell“The Christmas Tree That Grew” by Phyllis Krasilovsky, Kathy Wilburn“The Biggest, Most Beautiful Christmas Tree” by Amye Rosenberg“Turkey Claus” by Wendi Silvano“Night Tree” by Eve Bunting“Letters from Father Christmas” by J.R.R. Tolkien, Baillie Tolkien“Snowmen at Night” by Caralyn Buehner“The Christmas Day...2024-12-1332 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsThe Human Spirit Makes a Good Read [December Reading Challenge]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael discuss our December challenge, award winning books, and learn a lot about the fortitude of the human spirit. Books we discuss include:“James” by Percival Everett (National Book Award for Fiction 2024)“Notes on an Execution” by Danya Kukafka (Edgar Award for Best Novel 2023)“Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption” by Laura Hillenbrand (Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Biography 2010)“Seabiscuit: An American Legend” by Laura Hillenbrand (William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2021)“North Woods” by Daniel Mason (The Rachel Timm Pulitzer Prize Award 2024)“Night Watch” by Jayne Anne Phillips (Puli...2024-12-0126 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsMurder, Mayhem and Jerry Beardman [Guest Charles Perkins]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with Charles Perkins, known to us as “Jerry Beardman”. Listen to find out why.Books we discuss include:“The Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley“The Time Machine” by H.G. Wells“Where The Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein“The Hardy Boys” series by Franklin W. Dixon“Encyclopedia Brown” series by Donald J. Sobol“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen“Where Wolves Don’t Die” by Anton Treuer“The Call of the Wild” by Jack London“Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen“Holes” by Louis Sachar“Shutter” by Ramona Emerson“‘Til Death” by Jason Anspach“The Empyrean” series by Rebecca Yarros“Red...2024-11-1528 min
Native ChocTalkS7 E8, Pt 2: This Veteran and His Ancestral Legacy: Jackson Weaver, ChoctawPart 2
In today’s episode, we proudly celebrate Veteran’s Day and honor our men and women who have bravely served our country!
My guest, Jackson Weaver, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a Service-Connected Disabled Veteran, shares about his family’s legacy of dedicated servicemen, such as Jackson’s grandpa known as “Chief” to all who knew him and the interesting stories of when he was in US Army Air Corp (now Air Force), Roosevelt’s Rough Riders and much more. These are stories you won’t want to miss!
2024-11-1236 minNative ChocTalkS7 E8, Part 3: This Veteran and His Ancestral Legacy: Jackson Weaver, ChoctawIn today’s episode, we proudly celebrate Veteran’s Day and honor our men and women who have bravely served our country!
My guest, Jackson Weaver, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a Service-Connected Disabled Veteran, shares about his family’s legacy of dedicated servicemen, such as Jackson’s grandpa known as “Chief” to all who knew him and the interesting stories of when he was in US Army Air Corp (now Air Force), Roosevelt’s Rough Riders and much more. These are stories you won’t want to miss!
Jackson also...2024-11-1227 minNative ChocTalkS7 E8, Part 4: This Veteran and His Ancestral Legacy: Jackson Weaver, ChoctawIn today’s episode, we proudly celebrate Veteran’s Day and honor our men and women who have bravely served our country!
My guest, Jackson Weaver, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a Service-Connected Disabled Veteran, shares about his family’s legacy of dedicated servicemen, such as Jackson’s grandpa known as “Chief” to all who knew him and the interesting stories of when he was in US Army Air Corp (now Air Force), Roosevelt’s Rough Riders and much more. These are stories you won’t want to miss!
Jackson also...2024-11-1224 minNative ChocTalkS7 E8, Part 1: This Veteran and His Ancestral Legacy: Jackson Weaver, ChoctawPart 1
In today’s episode, we proudly celebrate Veteran’s Day and honor our men and women who have bravely served our country!
My guest, Jackson Weaver, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a Service-Connected Disabled Veteran, shares about his family’s legacy of dedicated servicemen, such as Jackson’s grandpa known as “Chief” to all who knew him and the interesting stories of when he was in US Army Air Corp (now Air Force), Roosevelt’s Rough Riders and much more. These are stories you won’t want to miss!
...2024-11-1137 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsAn Absolutely True Episode of this Podcast [November Reading Challenge]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael discuss our November challenge, books written by an Indigenous author.Books we discuss include:“The Sentence” by Louise Erdrich“Where Wolves Don’t Die” by Anton Treuer“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie“The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fightfight in Heaven” by Sherman Alexie“Heart berries : a memoir” by Terese Marie Mailhot“Crazy brave : a memoir” by Joy Harjo“Redbone: The True Story of a Native American Rock Band” by Christian Staebler, Sonia Paoloni, Thibault Balahy (Illustrator)“The Firekeeper’s Daughter” by Angeline Boulley“Black Sun” by Rebecca Roanhorse“The Only Good Indians”2024-11-0129 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsNot Everyone Likes "Call of the Wild" [Guest Colleen Barnes]Colleen Barnes, DPS coordinator for ELA and Media Specialists, joins Russell and the Rach(a)els to discuss her favorite books, DPS reading challenges, and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Books we discuss include:Books of Essays, especially:“The Best of Me” by David Sedaris“Wow, No Thank You” by Samantha Irby“Here For It: Or, How To Save Your Soul in America” by Eric Thomas“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie“Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions” by Daniel Wallace“The Iowa Baseball Confederacy” by W.P. Kinsella“Love in the Time of Cholera” by...2024-10-1522 min
Seven Deadly SinnersListen Now: Kill ListIn the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret Kill List targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder for hire website. When the police decide not to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth about the people who want them dead. From Wondery and Novel, comes a true story about obsession, control and the price of life and death.Listen to Kill List on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery...2024-10-0805 min
Love Each Other Better18: Exploring Ethical Non-Monogamy with Dr. Rachael MeirIn this inspiring episode, we explore the nuances of ethical non-monogamy (ENM) with Dr. Rachael Meir, addressing common questions and concerns about polyamory, open relationships, and other forms of ethical/consensual non-monogamy. Dr. Meir breaks down the distinctions between terms like ENM and polyamory, explaining how ENM serves as an umbrella concept for a variety of relationship dynamics. We delve into how to create mutually satisfying agreements, manage complex emotions like jealousy, and ensure clear communication within non-monogamous relationships. Drawing from her expertise in relationships and personal experience, Dr. Meir offers practical insights on how to approach...2024-10-0149 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsSpooknatural Books are Magical [October Reading Challenge]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael discuss our October challenge, books with a supernatural (or spooky) element. Books we discuss include:“My Darling Dreadful Thing” by Johanna van Veen“‘Til Death” by Jason Anspach“Parade: A Collection of Delightfully Odd Stories” by V.R. Christensen“Mile 81” in “The Bazaar of Bad Dreams” by Stephen King“Flight or Fright: 17 Turbulent Tales” edited by Stephen King and Bev Vincent“Rougarou Magic” by Rachel M. Marsh“The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society” by C.M. Waggoner“Through the Woods” by Emily Carroll“Coraline” by Neil Gaiman“The Ocean at the End of the Lane” by Neil Gaiman“The Haunted Mask: A...2024-10-0123 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsLibrary Crimes and Other Rabbit Holes [Guest Amanda Paez]Amanda Paez, assistant to the city manager, and wearer of many hats, talks about her library crimes.*CORRECTION: A note from Rachael - Our Classics book club meets on Monday, September 30 at 5:30 PM to discuss “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. Call 434-799-5195 to register! We hope you join us.Books we discuss include:“I Want a Pet - A School Zone Start To Read Book”“And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie*“Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone” by Benjamin Stevenson“Throne of Glass” series by Sarah J. Ma...2024-09-1526 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a Few Great Reads [September Reading Challenge]Russell and the Rach(a)els explore works by authors with Hispanic heritages. Book we discuss include:“The Bullet Swallower” by Elizabeth Gonzalez James“Family Lore” by Elizabeth Acevedo“Fruit of the Drunken Tree” by Ingrid Rojas Contreras“My Favorite Thing Is Monsters” by Emil Ferris“River Woman, River Demon” by Jennifer Givhan“Mexican Gothic” and “The Daughter of Doctor Moreau” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia “Just for the Summer” by Abby Jimenez“Solito” by Javier Zamora“Hippie” and “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho2024-09-0123 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsStaring at People While they Read is OK [Guest Michelle Larking]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael welcome our first guest from beyond the library walls, Michelle Larking, IB Literature teacher at Galileo Magnet High School. We discuss how to foster a love of reading through education and whether Russell should have been in the Zebra reading group.Books we discuss include:“Babar” series by Jean de Brunhoff“Frog and Toad” series by Arnold Lobel“The Boxcar Children” series by Gertrude Chandler Warner“A Patchwork Planet”, “Digging to America” and others by Anne Tyler“Under the Bayou Moon” by Valerie Fraser Luesse“The Sound of Waves” by Yukio Mishima“Convenience Store Woman” by Sa...2024-08-1531 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsSeagulls, Shipwrecks, and Shanties [August Reading Challenge]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael discuss our August challenge, books set by the beach or sea, and regrettably did not prepare any sea shanties.Books we discuss include:“A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks” by David Gibbins“The Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked, and Found” by Martin W. Sandler“Pirate Latitudes” by Michael Crichton“The Wreck of the Medusa” by Jonathan Miles“The Outlaw Ocean: Journeys Across the Last Untamed Frontier” by Ian Urbina“Moonlight and the Pearler’s Daughter” by Lizzie Pook“The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway“The Pearl” by John Steinbeck“Treasure Island”...2024-08-0125 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsLudicrous Speed and Origin Stories [Guest Jess McAllister]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael welcome guest Jess McAllister, Youth Library Services Specialist, to talk about every book ever written and how to read at light speed.Books we discuss include:“Tracker” by Gary Paulsen“Amelia Bedelia” by Peggy Parish“Frog and Toad” series by Arnold Lobel“Howl’s Moving Castle” by Diana Wynne Jones“The House in the Cerulean Sea” by T.J. Klune“Legends & Lattes” by Travis Baldree“The Great Library” series by Rachel Caine“Daisy Jones & the Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid“Small Spaces” by Katherine Arden“Arlo Finch” series by John August“Amari and the Night Brothers” by B.B. Alston“Never...2024-07-1522 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsReading Around the World and our First "Reading Rainbow" Reference [July Reading Challenge]Russell, Rachel and Rachael discuss our July challenge, books set in another country, and a few extras just for good measure. Books we discussed include:“The Women” by Kristin Hannah“Sooley” by John Grisham“Convenience Store Woman” by Sayaka Murata, translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori“Lady Tan’s Circle of Women” by Lisa See“Run Me to Earth” by Paul Yoon“City of Thieves” by David Benioff“A Man Called Ove” by Frederik Backman“What the River Knows” by Isabel Ibañez“Birnam Wood” by Eleanor Catton“Pirate Latitudes” by Michael Crichton“The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwamba“A Libertarian W2024-07-0124 min
The Lauren Rachael Talk ShowEpisode 19-Chad MillerLauren Rachael interviews Chad Miller! Realizing he couldn’t make a living in a Marching Band, Chad Miller started his comedy career in 1997. On a dare, he took the stage at an open-mic, where he got exactly two laughs. That was enough to keep him coming back for more. Not long after that, he started hosting on a regular basis. He also has been involved in sketch comedy and theater. Chad’s act is mix of improvisation, social commentary, music, impressions, and characters created in his warped little mind. Chad has toured Europe with Armed Forces Entertainment & Celebrity Cruises...2024-06-271h 06Russell Reads with the Rach(a)elsJess Recommends Everything [Guest Jess Austin]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael welcome guest Jess Austin, Technical Services Librarian, to talk about 'book joy'. Books we discussed include:“Holy City” by Henry Wise“Razorblade Tears” by S. A. Cosby“The Which Way Tree” by Elizabeth Crook“If the Creek Don’t Rise” by Leah Weiss“The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson“Broiler” by Eli Cranor (coming July 2, 2024)“Don Quixote” by Miguel de CervantesP.S. - “Claus: Legend of the Fat Man” by Tony Bertauski - Russell would love if you try it out.2024-06-1517 min
Why Do Christians...?Why Do Christians Homeschool?Homeschooling in Christian circles is very common, why is that? In this episode; Mark and Burt invite their friend Rachael Savini to talk about her experiences with homeschooling, and why she prefers that for her children. Rachael spent 9 years working in education before making the switch to homeschool for her family. She has a wealth of knowledge, and was a joy to speak with.We’d love to answer your questions about Christians, Christian faith, or culture on a future episode! Send your questions to podcast@wearethebridge.org with the subject “Why Do Christians” We can...2024-06-0942 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsMuppets, Chasing Rabbits, and Other Adventures [June Reading Challenge]Russell and the Rach(a)els discuss the June reading challenge and what it means to go on an adventure.Books we discussed include:“The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien“The Chronicles of Narnia” series by C.S. Lewis“Northwind” by Gary Paulsen“This Tender Land” by William Kent Krueger“The Call of the Wild” by Jack London“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carrol“Anne of Green Gables” by Lucy Maud Montgomery“James” by Percival Everett“Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson“The Madstone” by Elizabeth Crook“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams“The Vaster Wil...2024-06-0120 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsFrench Accents are for Children Only [Guest Chrislyn Gardner]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael welcome guest Chrislyn Gardner, Youth Services Librarian, to discuss Summer Reading, literary favorites, and childhood memories.Books we discussed include:“The Rose Code” by Kate Quinn“A Chair for My Mother” by Vera B. Williams“The Vingananee and the Tree Toad: A Liberian Tale” Retold by Verna Aardema“The Monster at the End of this Book (Starring Lovable, Furry Old Grover)” by Jon Stone“Each Peach Pear Plum” by Janet and Allan Ahlberg“The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat!” by Stan and Jan Berenstain“I Am a Bunny” by Ole Risom and Richard Scarry“Clo...2024-05-1517 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsGraphic Novels are Books Too! [May Reading Challenge]The reading challenge continues into May with graphic novels. A lot of titles get discussed on the show. The many, many books we discussed include:“Strange Fruit: Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History” by Joel Christian Gill“Stamped From the Beginning: A Graphic History of Racist Ideas in America” by Joel Christian, adapted from the novel by Ibram X. Kendi“March” by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin“MacBeth” by Gareth Hinds - a graphic novel adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare“Birds of Prey: Terrifying Talons, Science Comic Series” by Joe Flood“Ironheart: Meant to Fly” by Eve L. Ewing“Silk: the Life a...2024-05-0124 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsRiley is a Reader Whose Name Starts with R [Guest Riley Ryan]Russell, Rachel, and Rachael welcome Riley, the first guest star, to the show to discuss some of her favorite books and tell a few fun stories.Books we discussed include:“Starling House” by Alix E. Harrow“Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix E. Harrow“Midnight Library” by Matt Haig“Weyward” by Emilia Hart“Storm Front” by Jim Butcher - Dresden Files Book 1“Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros“Black Beauty” by Anna Sewell“Because of Winn-Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo“We Were Liars” by E. Lockhart“A River Enchanted” by Rebbecca Ross“Dungeons and Drama” by Kristy Boyce“The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” by...2024-04-1517 min
Chamber ChatEpisode #346: Rachael Miller, owner of Laughing CoffinToday Mike is talking with Rachael Miller, owner of Laughing Coffin, the new Taneytown Hobby Shop & Gaming Social Club.2024-04-1511 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsApril is Poetry...and Pirates? [April Reading Challenge]Rachael, Rachel, and Russell explore the world of poetry. The Rach(a)els share very moving poems while Russell opts for pirates.Books we discussed include:“The Crossover” by Kwame Alexander“Good Different” by Meg Eden Kuyatt“The World’s Wife” by Carol Ann Duffy“You Better Be Lightning” by Andrea Gibson“Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel SilversteinNick George the Poet“The Rose that Grew from Concrete” by Tupac Shakur“For Everyone” by Jason ReynoldsThe Collected Works of Nikki Giovanni“The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country” by Amanda Gorman (read at President Biden’s 2021 inauguratio2024-04-0119 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsEpisode One - A New Show ArisesRussell, Rachel, and Rachael introduce the new podcast and point out that listening to audio books is still reading.Book we discussed include:“Who Owns This Sentence?: A History of Copyrights and Wrongs” by David Bellos“Heroes: A Novel of Pearl Harbor” by Alan Gratz“North Woods” by Daniel Mason“The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey” by Walter Mosley“The Golden Spoon” by Jessa Maxwell2024-03-1413 minRussell Reads with the Rach(a)elsThe Reading Challenge, Women's History, and a Panther [March Reading Challenge]Rachel, Rachael, and Russell discuss the library reading challenge and reading literature written by female authors. Books discussed in this episode include:“She Gets the Girl” by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick“The American Queen” by Vanessa Miller“The Which Way Tree” by Elizabeth Crook“Legend” by Marie Lu“The Other Black Girl” by Zakiya Dalila Harris“Arsenic and Adobo” by Mia P. Manansala“The Wishing Game” by Meg Shaffer“The Girl Who Drank the Moon” by Kelly Barnhill2024-03-1416 min
Picture The Scene - A True Crime PodcastS4E13 - No Means NoJodi Miller & Karar Ali Karar
This week we look at the savage death of a woman that was triggered by the word no.
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Aligned BirthEp 119: Hypnobabies Childbirth Education with Milène MillerSend us a textIn this episode we take a deep dive into Hypnobabies Childbirth Education with Milène from Harmony Birth Services. She experienced 4 very different births (emergency cesarean to homebirth), and as she describes her journey as a birth worker, you see how her own birth experiences help her help her clients to advocate for themselves and take charge of their birth experience. We discuss:What is hypnobirthingAn outline of the classes and what is taughtThe at-home tasks with the classCore memories, critical factors, and pain management (yes - think abou...2023-09-061h 11
The Teacher, Be Still PodcastA Chat with Rachael GilbertThis chat with Rachael Gilbert is a must listen to! Rachael is a licensed counselor, podcast show host on Real Talk with Rachael, owns a medical practice with her husband, a new author of Image Restored, AND this semester she takes on the role of professor! Whew - sounds like the many hats of a teacher, doesn't it?One of the things I love about Rachael is her willingness to get transparent and down to the root of things. Her tips are practical and life-giving, and she always brings it back to God. Join us as we jump...2023-09-0127 min
Creator StudioE14: In The Studio With Rachel MillerIn today's episode, Gary is talking with Rachel Miller. Rachael Miller started out as a mommy blogger, is a mom to six kids, and is the person to know when it comes to building audiences and crafting viral content.Right now, across all of her platforms, she has a total reach of around 21 million, and she has helped 57 other people get one post to reach 10 million potential customers. Listen in to learn Rachael's best tips on how to build an online audience and craft viral content.In this episode, Rachael and Ga...2023-07-1841 min
The Aligned Business Woman: Business Strategies to Manifest Your GoalsLeverage Your Human Design for Sales Success with Rachael WeaverSend us a textAre you effectively using the centers of your Human Design to sell more products or services? On this episode of the Aligned Business Woman podcast, I chat with Rachael Weaver about sales and marketing based on your Human Design.In this episode, we cover:✔️ The ways the centers are expressed at high and low frequencies✔️ How to best sell from your undefined/open centers✔️ A tour of each center and their powers✔️ Tips for using your undefined/open centers for magnetic marketingSupport the show...2023-05-1737 min
Open-Minded HealingProfessor Ed Cohen - Impactful Teachers and Methods That Augmented His Healing Protocol for Crohn's DiseaseSend us your desired health topic or guest suggestions*How Ed was diagnosed at age 13yrs. old with Crohn's Disease, and how it impacted his teen years.*The side effects of Prednisone that Ed experienced first hand*The healing that took place on Ed's body in the hospital that shocked the doctor*Opening up to working with a variety of teachers, such as Rachael Remen, that had a great impact on Ed's healing journey*The Feldenkreis Method, the Continuum Method, and Psychotherapy*The biggest lesson, obstacle and kindness shown to Ed while se...2023-05-1642 min