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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 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONTariffs May Be Moving Dairy - For Now - TranelRachel Armstrong, attorney and founder of Farm Commons, is busy handling a lot of questions from farmers about federal funding freezes. What can you do if you're holding a signed, binding, government contract that the government has decided not to honor? Is there recourse? Is there a penalty if I don't go forward with a project given the unknown circumstances? Armstrong answers them all with Pam Jahnke, and reminds farmers and non-profits that the terrain is always changing and so are the rules. More sunshine today as the weather pattern around Wisconsin starts to change. Stu Muck says...2025-03-1350 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONCrawford County Readies For "Alice" And Patience Advised On Soil ConditionsSix candidates are working to become the 78th Alice in Dairyland. That also signals the final phase of service for Halei Heinzel, our current "Alice." She visits with Stephanie Hoff about the learning journey the six will experience leading up to the May finale in Crawford County. The top candidates are: Allison Foster, Waupun, Michelle Stangler, Watertown, Mikalya Flyte, Coloma, Natalie Roe, Monticello, Olivia Lulich from Lyndon Station, and Sarah Hagenow from Poynette. Hosting the Alice in Dairyland finals is a big deal for a county. It brings statewide news coverage and drives local interest in the c...2025-03-1350 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONFacing a Funding Freeze? Farm Commons Has ResourcesFarmers and organizations across the country are feeling uncertain about government contracts tied to USDA programs like EQIP, CSP, and REAP. With funding frozen and contract decisions unclear, producers are left wondering what to do next. "We've been getting a lot of questions from farmers who already started projects or hired contractors," said Rachel Armstrong, Executive Director and Attorney with Farm Commons. "Many are worried they won’t get reimbursed as promised." Farm Commons is working to help farmers understand their legal options. Armstrong emphasized that communication is key. "The first step is to call yo...2025-03-1111 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 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONIce Danger Is Real And 2025 Looks Promising For CheeseThe Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic has a new home - the Kalahari Resort in WI Dells. Stephanie Hoff finds out about the venue change from the new executive director of WABA, Grace Howe. Warmer weather is on the way later this week according to Stu Muck. The warmer weather is making ice fishing a challenge this year in Wisconsin. Ben Jarboe finds out about safety details with Jake Holsclaw from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2025 is bringing renewed interest in dairy as a power food! Rachel Kerr, Vice President of Brand Mar...2025-01-1350 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONNew Report Shows New Year Promise - Rachel KerrDairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) unveils the 2025 Wisconsin Cheese Trends Report, offering a forward-thinking analysis of the innovations, flavor trends, and consumer preferences driving the future of the cheese industry. Pam Jahnke visits with Rachel Kerr, vice president of brand marketing, about what the research show. Kerr says they've found five key consumer insights in the cheese industry that DFW will be focusing on to continue delighting food enthusiasts worldwide. Focusing on innovation and tradition, the report offers a glimpse into the evolving world of cheese and how Wisconsin remains at the forefront. From global c...2025-01-1308 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 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 min
CUTS - Der kritische Film-Podcast#225 - Mannheim/HeidelbergWo sind wir denn hier gelandet?
Gegen Ende des Jahres haben wir noch eine letzte Festivalfolge für euch. Zum ersten Mal senden wir vom Internationalen Filmfestival Mannheim Heidelberg. Lucas spricht mit Niklas Michels über die Eigenheiten des Festivals, wie es kuratiert ist und diese Filme:
"April" von Dea Kulumbegashvili
"Afternoons of Solitude" von Albert Serra
"Universal Language" von Matthew Rankin
"Night Bitch" von Marielle Heller
"Memoire of a Snail" von Adam Elliot
"Harvest" von Athina Rachel Tsangari
"Holy Electricity" von Tato Kotetishvili
"Emilia Perez" von Jacques Audiard
"By the Stream" von Hong Sang-soo
"Stranger Eyes" von Siew Hu...2024-11-221h 16Russell 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
The Producer Rachel ShowTIMM CHIUSANO: I FELL BACKWARDS INTO SOCIAL MEDIATIMM CHIUSANO: FROM CORPORATE GRIND TO SOCIAL MEDIA SUCCESS
Timm Chiusano’s journey into social media was a slow burn but a powerful one. His initial goal was simple yet deeply meaningful: he wanted more time at home to help raise his daughter, Evelyn. After years of posting candid, daily vlogs, Timm built a loyal following of over 1 million on TikTok alone—his refreshingly honest take on corporate life resonated with audiences hungry for real talk and authenticity. With his steady dedication to the “daily content grind,” Timm eventually made the leap from corporate America to focusing full-tim...2024-11-041h 07Russell 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 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONNew Cheese Plants Could Shape Milk PricesWhile the county fair season may be over – it’s still on the mind of some. Jayme Buttke shares how this fair season went and what's next for the Wisconsin Association of Fairs.Are you using your refrigerator drawers correctly? Are you extending the shelf life of your apples, onions, or squash to the best of your ability? Rachel Wandrei works with a locally grown program within the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. She tells us how to get the most out of our fall bounty, whether we grew it ourselves or picked it up at an orchard, patch...2024-10-2450 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONStore Produce So It Lasts All Winter - You've Already Got The ToolsAre you using your refrigerator drawers correctly? Are you extending the shelf life of your apples, onions, or squash to the best of your ability? Rachel Wandrei works with a locally grown program within the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. She tells us how to get the most out of our fall bounty, whether we grew it ourselves or picked it up at an orchard, patch, or farmers market. And guess what? It doesn't take elbow grease!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-2307 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 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 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONCheese Fair Off the Square: A Taste of Wisconsin -Rachel KerrWisconsin’s love for cheese is set to shine once again as the highly anticipated "Cheese, Fair Off the Square" event returns to Madison. With an expanded lineup of cheesemakers and a new location, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better, drawing thousands of cheese enthusiasts from across the region. Rachel Kerr, Vice President of Brand Marketing for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin joins us for this month’s check in with dairy checkoff to share the excitement and details behind this unique celebration of the the rich flavors and artistry that define Wisconsin cheese.See omn...2024-09-1705 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 minRussell 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 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 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONSauvola Named Teacher Of The Year - Eat, Sleep, Exercise - Jess BeauchampAn agriculture educator from New Richmond has been named Teacher of the Year 2025. Bob Bosold visits with ag education veteran, Rachel Sauvola, about her teaching philosophy.The Rural Main Street Index went negative again in the month of April. Dr. Ernie Goss from Creighton University explains what the index is telling us about current economic conditions.Eat, sleep, drink - sound simple, but during planting season it's not. Jess Beauchamp, counselor with Wisconsin's Farmer Wellness program explains why paying attention to your physical health during spring planting pays dividends not only for you, but the peo...2024-05-2050 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 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONMeet Mick Homb From FarmFirst And 'Top Chef Effect' ContinuesMick Hombs begrudgingly took over as General Manager of FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative. He's been a part of the milk procurement team since 2019, and was happy to stay in that role. Now, he's using his expertise to move the cooperative forward. He chats with Pam Jahnke. Canadian rail workers are threatening to strike, putting all of agriculture on notice. They say they're working shorthanded everywhere leading to safety concerns. It's one of the earliest seasons ever for Wisconsin asparagus! Nathan Bula of Adams is busy harvesting his 24 acres of asparagus. He talks with Charitee Seebecker about the se...2024-05-1350 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 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
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONTaiwan's Buying U.S. Corn - HeinbergA farmer's relationship with legal counsel can be critically important to the overall health and function of a farm or agribusiness. Rachel Armstrong has made this her career - forging those valuable relationships. Charitee Seebecker dives deeper with the attorney about some of the do's and don'ts for planning success. Today's the day! The beginning of the World Champion Cheese event in Madison. Russell Swenson, Chief of Logistics for the event talks about the challenges no one sees about moving the volume of product around before the event. Warmer weather may be something we've been enjo...2024-03-0550 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONFinding Time To Farm And Be In LeadershipPeople can be fairly uninformed about products they're buying and how those products got to them. Wisconsin soybean growers are paying attention and trying to share that story. Tony Mellenthin is a soybean grower in northwest Wisconsin who also sits on the United Soybean Board. He and his wife are expecting their third child, and they're using soy based products to prepare the nursery. Bob Bosold gets a tour.Covering Wisconsin with weather gear is the goal of Chris Vagasky, WISCONET coordinator. He tells Pam Jahnke about how he's crisscrossing the state installing new weather stations.Wi...2024-02-2750 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONChoosing the Right Legal Structure for Your FarmFinding the right legal structure for your farm can be overwhelming. From liability and taxation to overall sustainability. It’s not a one-size fits all approach. “While sole proprietorships and partnerships offer simplicity, they also come with inherent risks, as personal assets are exposed to business liabilities,” explains Rachel Armstrong, Executive Director of Farm Commons. “Alternatively, corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) provide a layer of protection by separating personal and business assets, thus mitigating risk.” However, merely establishing a legal entity is not enough to ensure success. Equally important is the creation of governance documents...2024-02-2309 min
This Is My MomentEp. 67: Your Story Doesn't End Here with Rachel OswaltIn this episode, Rachel Oswalt from Your Story Doesn't End Here discusses the challenges military members face finding mental health help and what she's doing about it.Patrick and Ken find out how she manages self-employment, talking care of her own mental health, and how she grows her advocacy platform. 🎧 Listen to it here: https://thisismymoment.buzzsprout.com📺 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/rZg44QBTXHwFind more Rachel here:- Instagram: @_ysdeh - Facebook: www.facebook.com/ysdeh - Website: www.ysdeh.com- Email: yourstorydoesntendhere@gmail.com2024-02-1632 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONThis Mom/Farmer Expects Positive Change With WFBF Health PlanWisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is asking the state for permission to offer its own health care plan to members. Rachel Harmann has testified in support of Farm Bureau health coverage. She and her family own Lakeshore Land and Livestock in Door County. She says if passed, this unique health plan would provide relief for families that have to choose between growing the farm business or staying home with children, and taking an off-farm job for health insurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-02-0102 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONHoliday Happenings - Rachel KerrThe holiday season is one of the best times to highlight Wisconsin's dairy products, dairy farmers and dairy processors. Rachel Kerr is the Senior Director of Experiential and Brand Marketing for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Through industry research, DFW has found some common trends in what consumers are looking for during the holiday season. Kerr visits with Pam Jahnke and explains that today's consumers are looking for food experiences. Different flavors, cultural influences and stories or origin check the boxes for what they're looking for. Kerr also says that today's consumers want the "back story" on the prod...2023-12-0610 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONMeet Rachel Harmann, Cattlemen's Legislative ChairRachel Harmann is a beef producer out of Algoma. She started as the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association Legislative Chair in August. Since then, she's already advocated for fellow producers in Washington D.C. and the State Capitol. The top priorities right now are to prevent a government shutdown in order to get the Farm Bill passed on time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-10-2405 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON"Gray Area" - Government Shutdown For Dairy Producers - Ryan YonkmanWisconsin's dairy industry will be at center stage for the inaugural Art of Cheese Festival. The event's attracting interest and guests from around the world . Nate Zimdars visits with Rachel Kerr of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and explains the itinerary.Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group visits with Pam Jahnke about things people should consider if they're thinking about an auction. Paid for by Steffes Group. U.S.D.A Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt visited Wisconsin on Wednesday, discussing the program and financial options they're offering to beginning farmers and farmers that have been tur...2023-09-2850 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONNo Farm Bill By Months End But Maybe Some ProgressDiscussion continues on the next Farm Bill. Although the bill technically expires at the end of September, taking time to craft a proper bill is critical. Bob Bosold talks with Darrin VonRuden, president of the WI Farmers Union, about what they've been crafting. State Rep. Travis Tranel is monitoring discussions that might define where solar panel farms can/cannot be located in Wisconsin. The Art of Cheese Festival is coming to Madison this weekend. Rachel Kerr with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin says it's attracting global attention. We're in the middle of WI Ag Tourism Week...2023-09-2650 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONA Festival for All Things CheeseAs America’s Dairyland, Wisconsin has numerous events that highlight the impact of dairy on our state. This include dairy livestock shows, farm breakfasts during June dairy month, or other events that highlight all of the different dairy products that we have to offer. A new event this year is the Art of the Cheese Festival. This event will be hosted by the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and is taking place in downtown Madison September 29th - October 1st. Rachel Kerr from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin shares more about the upcoming event.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...2023-09-2109 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONWrap Your Arms Around 'Sustainability'Sustainability – it’s a big word in agriculture, in food, in advertising, you name it. But depending on who you ask, it has a different definition. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, is presenting the Sustainable Leadership Seminar Series. The series of five seminars will explore leadership and sustainability in environmental, social and economic spaces. The first one starts tomorrow - Sep. 15. All sessions will be at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center in Manitowoc. Sessions will begin with a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. followed by a presentation from 8-9 a.m. Rachel Gerb...2023-09-1409 min
This Is My MomentGuest Appearance: Your Story Doesn't End Here with Rachel OswaltTW: Suicide attempt, first responder trauma.Today's guest, Patrick, was a former Air Force photographer who witnessed events that most people would consider incredibly traumatic. From his deep appreciation for where he came from and pulling from his own life experiences, he curated This is My Moment to celebrate all of life’s wins.Follow his journey at https://www.thisismymoment.com/ and "This is my Moment" across all social media platforms.- IG: https://www.instagram.com/thisismymoment_timm/- FB: https://www.facebook.com/FounderThisIsMyMoment- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.co...2023-08-2438 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONNew At State Fair -- Drinkies CompetitionIt’s the 10th anniversary of the Sporkie Competition at the Wisconsin State Fair. This is the food competition that has introduced delicious and sometimes wacky dishes over the last decade. To celebrate, they added a new twist – the Drinkies! This is a beverage competition showcasing the best of the non-alcoholic drink category. Tropics is one of vendors that took a chance with their own drinkie, the Mango Tango Tajin. Manager Rachel Barnaby also tells us about their Sporkie finalist, the Coastal Corn Nuggets. Look for the golden, 13-foot sporks and drinkies statues outside each finalist and winner locations duri...2023-08-0306 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONHere Comes The Art Of Cheese - Rachel KerrWisconsin has always been known for its long history of cheesemaking, but now it may also be known for its incredible artisan cheese festival. Art of Cheese is an exclusive cheese festival created for the world’s biggest cheese lovers, and it’s happening across downtown Madison and the surrounding communities from Sept. 29 - Oct. 1. Hosted by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, this first-time event promises exclusive experiences and tours with behind-the-scenes access to creameries and dairy farms, cheese yoga, a Bubbles and Cheese Brunch and a Cheese Fair Off the Square. The festival will also have in...2023-07-1310 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONDrone Usage In AgricultureFrom analyzing crop health to guiding spray drones, drone technology has become an important tool for farmers. Jill Welke speaks with Shawn Creviston of Chippewa Valley Technical College about the various ways drones are being used in agriculture. There were several policies in the state budget just signed by Tony Evers that will provide money for dairy initiatives. Director of Government Affairs for the Dairy Business Association, Chad Zuleger, speaks to Nate Zimdars about the dairy wins in the budget and what else they will continue to advocate for in the next session. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin will be h...2023-07-1050 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONEarth Day Emphasizes Sustainability - Rural Mutual Round TablePam Jahnke hosts Rachel Gerbitz, Director of Sustainability Communications and Partnerships for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, along with Jason Mugnaini, Executive Director of Government Relations for WFBF. The emphasis is on "sustainability". The phrase is being used a lot in policy development and corporate communications. What does it mean to Wisconsin agriculture and environmental practices? Rachel and Jason explain how production agriculture is staying involved in the communication. The Rural Mutual Round Table is a quarterly conversation provided by Rural Mutual Insurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-04-1725 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONUnderstanding The Balance Sheet Ahead Of Tax Day Finance veteran Gary Sipiorski has decades of experience in farm finance and ag lending. He also devotes time to the Professional Dairy Producers Financial Literacy program. He stresses the importance of understanding the balance sheet, cashflows, assets, liabilities and projections. The biggest challenge for farmers is finding the time to do it all. But he reminds listeners that any written financial plan is attractive to lenders. Jen Pino-Gallagher of M3 Insurance says agribusinesses are impacted by insurance market trends. Fraudsters are scamming agribusinesses into sending hundreds of thousands of dollars worth products to them -- stealing that product. And food...2023-04-0349 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONWisconsin - Home To National Outstanding Young FarmersCongratulations to Kyle and Rachel Zwieg of Ixonia who were named National Outstanding Young Farmers earlier this spring. They are the seventh generation on the family farm that was purchased from the state of Wisconsin in 1856. Kyle and Rachel and their family milk 70 cows using robotics. They also operate 1,500 acres of crop land with autonomous technology. Kyle tells me all about how the adaptation of new technology on the farm in addition to conservation efforts and more, led them to be winners in the National Outstanding Young Farmer program. If you’d like to check out the farm and th...2023-03-2117 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONWisconsin Hosting National OYF CeremonyWisconsin is hosting the National Outstanding Young Farmer awards ceremony this year. Appleton will host roughly 200 people for the event Feb. 15-19. Wisconsin does have skin in the game: Kyle and Rachel Zwieg (pictured) from Ixonia are one of 10 couples in the finalist group. A committee of Outstanding alumni are in charge of putting this event together. Rich Norz and his wife, Debbie, are the program coordinators. They were Outstanding Young Farmers back in 2010 from a diversified farming operation in New Jersey. In case you’re unfamiliar with what the National Outstanding Young Farmer program is, Rich breaks it do...2023-02-0807 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONCheese Checks Consumers' 2023 BoxesWhat's ahead for dairy? Mark Stephenson is retired, but Extension specialist Lenny Polzin and company are carrying on the work helping dairy farmers make good management decisions. Right now, Polzin is working on the dairy market and price forecasts. He says demand is good, especially for cheese. Even as the dollar remains strong and interest rates continue to rise, there hasn't been pullback on exports, he says.E15 sales are not permanently allowed year-round due to an outdated rule, according to Growth Energy. Attorney Joe Kakesh is Growth Energy's legal counsel. He breaks down why new policy or...2023-01-0949 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONWhat Are Consumers Looking For From Dairy In 2023 - Rachelle KerrRachel Kerr, Sr. Director Experiential & Brand Marketing visits with Pam Jahnke about consumer trends, focused on dairy products, in 2023. Among the areas she's focusing include: · Simple pleasures that bring enjoyment on a budget · Elevated at-home experiences · Healthier living options · Conscious consumption that minimizes environmental impact Kerr says consumers are looking for an "elevated experience", and specialty food purchases are gaining prominence as an alternative to dining out. Since Wisconsin crafts 50% of the nation’s specialty cheese and is available in 99% of supermarkets nationwide, we can have any impact here. I think we’ll start seeing more upscale m...2022-12-2211 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON4 Million Sheep Need Tending In IrelandThere's over 4 million sheep in Ireland driving an industry that relies on fresh, green grass as feed - and people to care for them. Jamese McCloy operates Glenshane Country Farm as the fourth generation shepherd on that land. McCloy talks to Pam Jahnke about the challenges he faces including available land, markets, regulation and weather. McCloy has added agrotourism to his menu to try and offset some of the risk. Hundreds of dairy operators received letters from dairy cooperative Foremost Farms USA, headquartered in Baraboo, that they will now be docked $.90/hundredweight on their milk price to off...2022-09-2950 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONDairy Farmers Get Nasty Surprise From Foremost FarmsDairy producers that ship their milk to Foremost Farms, headquartered in Baraboo, were informed via a letter, that they will be experiencing a $.90/hundredweight deduction to their milk check to offset increased costs of operation that the cooperative is experiencing. Rachel Schroeder and her dad, James McManama, of Simply Crazy Dairy in Watertown, where one of the dairies to get the bad news. She talks with Pam Jahnke about their reaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-09-2809 min
Watch Closely#31 DC Fandome highlights | The Batman reaction | Black Adam, Aquaman 2, The Flash, Shazam 2The DC Fandome Event ascended upon us in all its glory. Lots on announcements but surprisingly little footage to be seen. We discuss Blue Beetle, Cat Woman Hunted, Harley Quinn Season 3, the J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, James Tucker and Bruce Timm lead project Batman Caped Crusader. New video games Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. A Smallville 20th Anniversary tribute, Wonder Woman 3 is announced. Then we got our first look at Black Adam starring Pierce Brosnan, Dwayne Johnson, Sara Shahi. Aquaman 2 and The Lost Kingdom see the return of Jason Momoa, Nicole Kidman, Amber Heard...2021-10-281h 11
Circus-13 ProductionsFan Audio: X-men: Days of Future! Past!In a dark future where Sentinels rule, the surviving X-men hatch a desperate plot to send the mind of one of their own, Kate Pryde, back in time to her own body to warn the X-men of how this awful future came to be. Will they believe her? Will they be able to prevent this horrible future from coming to pass.
Based on the comics written by Chris Claremont and John Byrne
adapted for radio by Timm Gillick
CAST
Angel - Garrett Slevin
Avalanche - Kevin MacDonald
Blob...2021-01-051h 13
Listen Legally to Popular Authors Full Audiobooks in Romance, SuspenseChasing Justice Audiobook by Lexy TimmsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
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Rachel's life is crumbling before her eyes. One by one her family is dying around her, leaving her with Syco, the same company she has tried so hard to leave behind. Everything she depended on, everything she thought about her life has turned out to be wrong, and now, with no one else...2017-07-123h 57Listen Legally to Popular Authors Full Audiobooks in Romance, SuspenseChasing Justice Audiobook by Lexy TimmsPlease open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: Chasing Justice
Subtitle: Justice Series, Volume 3
Author: Lexy Timms
Narrator: Ferdie Luthy
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-12-17
Publisher: Lexy Timms
Genres: Romance, Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
Rachel's life is crumbling before her eyes. One by one her family is dying around her, leaving her with Syco, the same company she has tried so hard to leave behind. Everything she depended on, everything she thought about her life has turned...2017-07-123h 57
Rachel & Sam Read a StoryCROSSOVER - Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the BusEpisode #150 It's our SESQUICENTENNIAL!! That means it's our 150th episode. And sure, with lost episodes, and bonus episodes, we may have hit this a couple weeks ago, but this is the podcast with the NUMBER 150!!! So we had to do something special! We were joined by special guests from across the Nerdist School Network: Mike Sellari (no twitter), Chris Lord (@Lordopher), and Ryan Mogge (@rmogge)!! And we had a BLAST!! Super fun hanging out with all these cool people talking about a kinda adorable book. We learned a valuable l...2017-03-061h 12
thinking out loudRachel's StoryThis story was shared by Rachel Shirley at the December 13, 2015 worship gathering of Christ Community Church of the South Hills.2015-12-2007 min
Darker Projects: Five Minute FearsThe Codger's TaleThe Codger's Tale(5:48, 5.4 MB mp3, released 2006.10.31)Written by Paul ManneringEmilie Leadley was TinaMatt McLaren was BoydJosh DeLioncourt was The BarmanTimm Gillick was CharlieAmanda Fitzwater was RachelBrandon Cole was The CodgerDamaris Mannering was The WaitressChris Thomson was JimmyThe series is created and produced by Paul Mannering and Chris SnyderPost-production by Brandon ColeThe Executive producer for Darker Projects is Eric Busby2006-11-0501 min
Darker ProjectsFMF – S1 – Ep 007: The Codger’s TaleFive Minute Fears Season 1 Ep 007 The Codger’s Tale Written by Paul Mannering Featured in the cast are: Emilie Leadley was Tina Matt McLaren was Boyd Josh DeLioncourt was The Barman Timm Gillick was Charlie Amanda Fitzwater was Rachel Brandon Cole was The Codger Damaris Mannering was The Waitress Chris Thomson was Jimmy […]2006-10-3100 min