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What's Poppin' Penny?What Do You Believe (pt.2)Send us a textWhile walking home on a rainy day, Penny and her grandmother, Spicy, encounter some of their favorite neighbors and take the time to get to know them better. Along the way, a mishap strikes: Penny loses T.A., her magical teddy bear, before she can recite the special poem that brings him to life. Feeling worried and uncertain, Penny finds comfort in a heartfelt prayer that renews her hope and determination.This episode features guest appearances by Rebecca Cunningham, award-winning writer and CEO of Cordelia Studios, Nidhi R...2024-12-2519 min
What's Poppin' Penny?What Do You Believe (pt.1)Send us a text🎄✨ What’s Poppin’ Penny? is thrilled to bring back a fan-favorite holiday episode! With her magical teddy bear, T.A., by her side, Penny experiences the warmth and wonder of Christmas Eve church services with her grandmother, Spicy. The evening is filled with beautiful hymns, inspiring messages, and a sense of community. Meanwhile, back at home, her dad, Jabari, and her mom, Zoe, are busy preparing for the first night of Kwanzaa. At the neighborhood community center, the family gathers to celebrate unity, self-determination, and the rich cultural heritage that shapes their liv...2024-12-2513 min
Chicks in the OfficeKim Kardashian Clears Up Rumors + Answering Your VoicemailsUnhinged intro + Marty joins the show to talk apartment problem (00:00-38:28). Spice Girls reunite at Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party (39:37-47:55). Rebecca Minkoff joins RHONY (47:56-49:48). Kim Kardashian clears up rumors with Jimmy Kimmel (49:49-54:24). Listener voicemails (55:35-1:22:58).
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What's Poppin' Penny?What Do You Believe? (pt.2)Send us a textWhile walking home on a rainy day, Penny and Spicy come across some of their favorite neighbors and get to know them better. However, Penny loses T.A. before she can recite the poem that would transform him into a magical talking bear. Penny finds hope in a prayer. Hi there Trusted Adult!If you and your Brownstone Buddy would like to explore more books about this episode's topics, here are a few we think you might like: The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, Hanukkah Bear2023-12-2419 min
What's Poppin' Penny?What Do You Believe? (pt.1)Send us a textIt's December already, and the holiday season is upon us! Penny is curious about the religious beliefs of her loved ones, as she has some questions about religion. She and her tiny teddy, T.A., attend the Christmas Eve church services with Spicy while Jabari and Zoe prepare for the Kwanzaa celebration at the community center in their neighborhood.Remember to click on What Do You Believe? (pt.2) to hear the rest of our story.Hi there, Trusted Adult!If you and your Brownstone B...2023-12-2413 min
Historically Speaking PodcastArthur: The Man and The LegendLegend has it that there once was a King named Arthur who allegedly lived in the late 5th and early 6th centuries and who, with his many companions, successfully fought off numerous enemies in Britain. But was there actually an historical Arthur of real flesh and blood? The Arthurian stories are arguably the greatest legends in Western history, and here in our 50th Episode we explore how the fabled Arthur compares with the historical one.Books:De Excidio et Conquestu Britanniae by Gildas Historia Brittonum by NenniusThe New Arthurian Encyclopedia Edited by Norris LacyHistoria R...2022-08-2531 min
Historically Speaking PodcastThe Dreyfus AffairIt was a political scandal that rocked France to its core and proved to be a watershed event for European antisemitism. A French officer, Alfred Dreyfus, was accused of passing military secrets to the Germans. He was found guilty by a military tribunal and sent to Devil’s Island, one of the most notorious penal colonies in the world. What happened next will shock and appall you as it did not only France but the entire world. Here in Episode 49, we explore just how far the French military went to cover up their colossal mistake in what would become kn...2022-08-1129 min
Historically Speaking PodcastSome of History's Greatest ImpostersThere have been many impostors throughout history and in this 48th episode we deal with six of them, two related to English history and four related to Russian history. All at one time or another had many who believed in them (or at least tried to use them for advantage). All six went a long way to pulling off their ruse and we discuss many of the details in this episode.Episode Notes:Ivan IV (the Terrible) was Grand Prince of Moscow from 1533 to 1547 and Czar of Russia from 1547 to 1584.Books:2022-07-2838 min
Historically Speaking PodcastHannibal Barca: Rome's Most Dangerous EnemyAfter a six-week hiatus, we’re back and with a fast-paced adventure story that rivals even the best of Hollywood. It’s the story of Hannibal Barca. When outnumbered by the Roman military two to one, this fearless Carthaginian general, complete with eye patch and riding atop a black stallion, defied all odds in one of the bloodiest battles in all of antiquity, thus becoming one of the greatest military commanders the world has ever known. Join us as we delve into the life and times of this extraordinary man. Episode Notes:The immediate prede...2022-07-1339 min
Historically Speaking PodcastCheating The HangmanImagine being hung three times… unsuccessfully. That’s exactly what happened to Englishman, John “Babbacombe” Lee in 1885. Or in the case of Herman Göring, being slipped a cyanide pill just hours before you were scheduled to be hung. Or foiling your pursuers by killing yourself first and being laid out in full regalia upon their arrival. Here in Episode 46, we explore seven individuals who cheated the hangman one way or another.Books:Antony and Cleopatra by Adrian GoldsworthyQueen Elizabeth I by J.E. NealeValiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the Ameri...2022-06-0134 min
Historically Speaking PodcastCaligula and The Julio-Claudian Dynasty“Let them hate me, so they but fear me.” ~ Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (aka Caligula)Caligula, the third Julio-Claudian emperor of the great Roman Empire, was known as a cruel, erratic, sex-crazed and delusional tyrant. Not only did he decree that his horse was a Roman consul, but he also marched his troops all the way to the English Channel only to have them pick up seashells, and he’s also said to have committed incest with all three of his sisters. Was he a madman or a victim of an undiagnosed medical condition? Here in Episode 45, we tak...2022-05-1833 min
Historically Speaking PodcastSouth Africa: A Brief HistorySouth Africa has a fascinating, complex, and often tragic history. From the migration of the Bantu to the settlements by the Dutch and British; from the Boar Wars to the fight to abolish apartheid, here in Episode 44, we explore the history of this geologically and culturally rich nation - a nation that is still striving to reach its full potential. Books:A History of South Africa by Frank WelshLong Walk to Freedom by Nelson MandelaHero of The Empire by Candice MillardCry, The Beloved Country by Alan PatonFilm:Zulu (1964) with Michael CaineBreaker Morant (1980) directed b...2022-05-0446 min
Historically Speaking PodcastThe Counter ReformationWhat do Georgetown University, St. Joseph’s University, and Loyola University have in common (besides basketball)? They were all founded by the Jesuits, and the Jesuit order of the Catholic Church was highly instrumental in the phenomenon known as the Counter Reformation. Once Luther, Calvin and others challenged the authority and teachings of the Catholic Church, the Church had no choice but to respond to these accusations and alternative beliefs. Here in Episode 43, we dive into the Counter Reformation which began in the 1540’s under Pope Paul III and ushered in many lasting changes in the Catholic Church....2022-04-2035 min
Historically Speaking PodcastMartin Luther & The Protestant ReformationThe Protestant Reformation was one of the single greatest events in the history of Western Civilization. Led by Martin Luther, this protestation against the Catholic Church altered all of Western history. Here in Episode 42, we take a closer look at this exceptional, though conflicted man, as well as other early protestant reformers like Ulrich Zwingli and the formidable John Calvin, who together rocked the very foundation of western Europe and even led to the founding of America itself.Books:Young Man Luther: A Study in Psychoanalysis and History by Erik EricsonEurope: From the Renaissance to Waterloo...2022-03-3046 min
Historically Speaking PodcastThe Crimean War"Into the valley of death rode the six hundred." Here in Episode 41, we take a closer look at the events that inspired Lord Alfred Tennyson to write those words in his epic poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade". We also explore both the long-term and short-term causes of the Crimean War and why it was a "first" in many areas of modern warfare, interrupting as it did a largely peaceful 19th century Europe between 1815-1914. Episode Edit:Just to be clear, the antagonists in the Crimean War were the British, French, Turks and Piedmontese on t...2022-03-1633 min
Historically Speaking PodcastLawrence of ArabiaLawrence of Arabia is the stuff of legend. There have been numerous books written and films made about him, but who was T.E. Lawrence actually? What made this man with so many talents, who was also immensely brave and resourceful, act and think as he did? Our 40th Episode explores some of the possible reasons. Books:Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E. LawrenceLawrence of Arabia: The Authorized Biography of T.E. Lawrence by Jeremy WilsonT.E. Lawrence by His Friends edited by Arnold LawrenceThe Letters of T.E. Lawrence edited by David G...2022-03-0233 min
Historically Speaking PodcastThe Black DeathMany diseases throughout history have wiped out entire families, villages or even towns, but nothing even comes close to the death and destruction that would become known as the Black Death. It made periodic appearances throughout the centuries, dying out for some and reemerging for others. Today, modern medicine can cure this disease, but even so, hundreds of people still die from this disease every year, even in America. So, what is it and how did it shape world history? We cover all that and more here in Episode 39.Books:Medieval Europe: A Short History by...2022-02-0927 min