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Book BistroPride Fiction Part TwoThis week, Shannon, Sara, and Robin discuss more LBGTQ-themed fiction. Titles mentioned include:Mia P. Manansala, Death In The CardsKeira Andrews, Kick At The Darkness (Kick At The Darkness #1)Blair Fell, Disco Witches Of Fire IslandHayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate (This Ravenous Fate #1)Nicole Dykes, Bruised But Not Broken (Spark Of Hope #1)Shelly J. Shore, Rules For GhostingAshley Herring Blake, Dream On, Ramona Riley (Clover Lake #1)Roan Parrish, Rend (Riven #2)Nina LaCour, Yerba BuenaGabrielle Korn, The ShutoutsK Webster, Waves Of Fury: A Surviving Earth NovelBecky Albertalli, Leah On The OffbeatYou can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast...2025-06-271h 19
Dee is for Drama~*MenTAL HEALTH*~ with Christopher Robin GallegoVillains, Victims, Con Men... Magicians? Welcome to Men's Mental Health Month! Today, I am joined by producer of an upcoming documentary called Vinnie Plays Vegas, about a standup comedian that got his headliner show in Vegas then destroyed his career and reputation by scamming everyone in town out of money to support his crippling gambling addiction, please welcome Christopher Robin Gallego! Chris shares a story from the documentary that ended up on the cutting room floor. He also shares how this movie almost wasn't made due to a spiteful magician. We then break down some st...2025-06-2452 minBook BistroPride-Themed NonfictionThis week Shannon, Robin, and Amber are discussing pride-related nonfiction. Titles mentioned include:Elizabeth Lovatt, Thank You For Calling The Lesbian LineEliot Schrefer, Queer Ducks (And Other Animals): The Natural World Of Animal SexualityAlysia Abbott, Fairyland: A Memoir Of My FatherNikkya Hargrove, Mama: A Queer Black Woman’s Story Of A Family Lost And FoundA. Scott Duane & Micah Rajunov, Nonbinary: Memoirs Of Gender And IdentityJohn Birdsall, What Is Queer Food? How We Served A RevolutionNico Lang, American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate And Finding Joy In A Turbulent EraSabrina Imbler: How Far The Light Reaches: A Life In Te...2025-06-201h 09Book BistroMost Anticipated Releases Of JuneThis week, join Brooke, Robin, Amanda, Stacy, Georgina, Shannon, and Kristin as they discuss their most anticipated June releases. Titles mentioned include:Karina Halle, Realm Of Thieves (Thieves Of Dragemor #1)Shoshana von Blanckensee, Girls Girls GirlsRoselyn Clarke, Now She’s DeadAshley Poston, Sounds Like LovePamela M. Kelly, The Nantucket RestaurantJoanna Lowell, A Rare FindSarah A. Bailey, Heathen And Honeysuckle (Pacific Shores #1)Peter Swanson, Kill Your DarlingsMia McKenzie, These HeathensSian Gilbert, I Did Warn HerSarah Adler, Finders KeepersLisa Jackson, It Happened At The LakeKathleen West, Making Friends Can Be MurderJodie Slaughter, Ready To ScoreRebecca Zanetti, One Dark Kiss (Grim Bargains #2)Allison Ki...2025-05-301h 09
The Franchise Leaders Forum PodcastPower of Belief for a Successful Franchise with Robin GagnonWhat does it take to build an unstoppable franchise and lift others up along the way?Today’s guest, Robin Gagnon, shares the transformative impact of having others believe in her talent before she believed in herself. And this personal insight is why she believes that belief is foundational to success.Robin’s leadership philosophy revolves around learning, and lifting and leading others, which she credits for building multi-generational wealth and empowering franchisees to realize their own dreams. Robin shares how her adoption of EOS and her focus on core...2025-05-2849 min
Career Growth for Working Moms | Leadership, Time Management, Overwhelm, Clarity, Work-Life Balance19 | Rewire Your Brain for Success: Ditch Overthinking & Burnout featuring Dr. Robin Buckley👉 Are you living in your own head more than your actual life?👉 Stuck in loops of overthinking, imposter syndrome, or chasing impossible perfection?👉 What if the path to clarity and calm started with changing one thought at a time?In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Robin Buckley, TEDx speaker, PhD, and executive cognitive behavioral coach, who breaks down how to make your brain your greatest ally—not your biggest obstacle.With real-life tools backed by neuroscience and heart, Dr. Robin shares how to ditch mental burnout, create powerful mindset shifts, and f...2025-05-2022 min
Birds of a Feather Talk Together93: Great Potoo, we also talk Prothonotary Warbler and Answer A Question on Robin's EggsThis week, we dive into the weird and wonderful world of the Great Potoo—a mysterious nocturnal bird with haunting eyes and an even stranger call. Ever wondered why robin eggs are blue? We’ve got the answer! Plus, we spotlight one of North America’s most stunning songbirds: the Prothonotary Warbler, known for its brilliant yellow plumage and swampy haunts.If you're a bird lover, nature nerd, or just curious about the strangest birds on Earth, this episode is packed with fun facts, surprising science, and beautiful bird calls...2025-05-1251 minBook BistroRevisiting Social JusticeThis week Brooke, Shannon, Robin, and Amber are discussing books centered around social justice. Titles mentioned include:Camryn Garrett, Full DisclosureSarah Weinman, Evidence of Things Seen: True Crime In An Era Of ReckoningJosephine Baker, Fearless And FreeLee Hawkins: I Am Nobody’s Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me FreeNic Stone, Dear Martin (Dear Martin #1)DeAndra Davis, All The Noise At OnceKai Cheng Thom - Fierce Femmes And Notorious LiarsTori Dunlap: Financial Feminist: Overcome The Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t To Master Your Money And Build A Life You LoveSamira Ahmed, This Book Won’t BurnPhoebe Robinson, You Can’t Touch My...2025-05-021h 03
Special Agent MomsNational Volunteer WeekIt’s Volunteer Week and this week’s Special Agent Mom’s Podcast features Shannon Bergner — a Pratt County native and volunteer force! Celebrate service, heart, and hometown heroes. _______________________________________________________________K-State Research and Extension and 4-H adult volunteers will be among millions of volunteers recognized for their contributions during National Volunteer Week, April 20-26, 2025. National Volunteer Week is about recognizing the work of volunteers nationwide who give their time, talent, and energy to improve the quality of life for others. Volunteers are a fantastic resource when we look hours given and the value of that time...2025-04-2436 min
Red Hoop TalkEpisode 88 - Shannon O’Loughlin, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma In this episode of "Red Hoop Talk," we sit down with Shannon O’Loughlin, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Chief Executive and Attorney for the Association on American Indian Affairs. Shannon’s remarkable career spans over 23 years, including roles as an attorney, educator, and leader in Native advocacy. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, from her work with the National Indian Gaming Commission to her appointments by President Obama to significant cultural advisory committees. Her dedication to protecting cultural sovereignty and empowering Native Nations resonates throughout the conversation. Shan...2025-02-231h 35
She Prevails PodcastEp #69: Why We Fail at Changing and What to Do About ItWhy is it that making a change is so hard? In today’s episode, we break down 3 reasons why I believe many people fail at making lasting change in their lives, and what you can do about it. It isn’t easy, but you are capable. Let’s learn and grow together. Together with guests, we discuss the journey to achieving goals and the challenges that come along with it. From time management to self-doubt to circles of influence, we cover it all. Whether your goals are in health and fitness, financial, personal growth and development, career, relati...2025-01-1443 min
Women Worth KnowingShannon Forsyth Part 2Shannon did not choose an easy ministry. Better yet, God did not choose an easy ministry for Shannon Forsythe. After Shannon gave her life to Jesus, she asked the Lord to use her in whatever way He wanted. Almost immediately she felt a burden for the women she saw prostituting on the streets of Los Angeles. She prayed about a way she could reach these young women with the Gospel On today’s podcast, Shannon shares with us how God led her to effectively take Jesus to the streets of Los Angeles, as well as the back story of th...2024-11-2626 min
Women Worth KnowingShannon Forsyth Part 1Shannon did not choose an easy ministry. Better yet, God did not choose an easy ministry for Shannon Forsythe. After Shannon gave her life to Jesus, she asked the Lord to use her in whatever way He wanted. Almost immediately she felt a burden for the women she saw prostituting on the streets of Los Angeles. She prayed about a way she could reach these young women with the Gospel On today’s podcast, Shannon shares with us how God led her to effectively take Jesus to the streets of Los Angeles, as well as the back story of th...2024-11-1926 minBook BistroIndigenous AuthorsThis week Amber, Robin, Shannon, and Brooke are discussing books by indigenous authors. Titles mentioned include:
Oscar Hokeah, Calling for a Blanket Dance
Leslie Marmon Silko, The Turquoise Ledge
Marcie R. Rendon, Where They Last Saw Her
Nick Medina, Sisters of the Lost Nation
Robin Wall Kimmerer, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses
Joshua Whitehead, Jonny Appleseed
Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper’s Daughter
Jessica Johns, Bad Cree
Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz, The Indian Card: Who Gets To Be Native In America
Louise Erdrich, The sentence
Ramona Emerson, Shutter (Rita Todacheene #1)
Jen Ferguson, Those Pink Mountain Nights
You can always co...2024-11-151h 01Book BistroTrans Romance For The WinThis week Robin, Shan, Sara, and Shannon are discussing romances featuring at least one transgender character. Titles mentioned include:
Edward Underhill, Always the almost
Vanessa North, Roller Girl (Lake Lovelace #3)
Alexis Hall, A Lady for a Duke
H. E. Edgmon, The Witch King (The Witch King #1)
E.E. Ottoman, The Craft of Love
Reese Morrison, Love Language (Love Language #1)
D.N. Bryn, How To Bear Your Neck and Save a Wreck (Guides To Dating Vampires #3)
T.J. Alexander, Chef’s Choice (Chef’s Kiss #2)
Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys
G.R. Lyons, His Boy To Hold (Naughty Or Nice season #2)
L.M. J...2024-11-081h 24Book BistroFantasy Written By Black AuthorsThis week, Brooke, Robin, and Shannon are discussing fantasy written by black authors. Titles mentioned include:
Natasha Bowen, Skin of the Sea
Kacen Callender, Infinity Alchemist (Infinity Alchemist #1)
Hayley Dennings, This Ravenous Fate (This Ravenous Fate #1)
LaDarrion Williams, Blood At the Root
Akwaeke Emezi, Pet (Pet #1)
J. Elle, House of Marionne (House of Marionne #1)
Gabi Burton, Sing Me to Sleep (Sing Me to Sleep #1)
P. Djeli Clark, A Master of Djinn (Dead Djinn Universe #1)
Terry J. Benton-Walker, Blood Debts (Blood Debts #1)
Tracy Deonn, Legendborn (The Legendborn Cycle #1)
Walter Mosley, The Gift of Fire
Tigest Girma, Immortal Dark (Immortal Dark #1)
You...2024-10-111h 06
The Trail Went ColdThe Trail Went Cold - Episode 399 - Bianca PiperMarch 10, 2005. Foley, Missouri. 13-year old Bianca Piper is reported missing by her mother, Shannon Tanner, who claims that she dropped Bianca off on a rural road about a mile from their residence. Bianca struggled with numerous mental health issues, included attention deficit hyperactive disorder and bipolar disorder, and had just gotten into a dispute with her mother. According to Shannon, she followed the recommendation of one of Bianca’s therapists and drove her daughter down the road, so that she could walk back home alone and deal with her aggression, but Bianca never arrived. Since investigators are unable to fi...2024-10-0245 minBook BistroMost Anticipated Releases of OctoberThis week, Amber, Robin, Georgina, Brooke, Shan, Shannon, and Stacy are sharing some of their most anticipated October releases, a ton of which seem to come out on October 1. Titles mentioned include:
Louise Penny, The Grey Wolf (Armand Gamache #19)
Sabaa Tahir, Heir (Heir Duology #1)
Kate Stayman-London, Fang Fiction
Seana Kelly, The Bloody Ruin Asylum and Taproom (Sam Quinn #7)
Charlotte Stein, To Help a Hungry Werewolf (Sanctuary for Supernatural Creatures #1)
Jessica Strawser, Catch You Later
Karen Marie Moning, The House At Watch Hill (Watch Hill #1)
Louise Erdrich, The Mighty Red
Alan Hollinghurst, Our Evenings
Amanda Eliot, Love You a Latke
Rachael...2024-09-271h 12Book BistroThe Most Anticipated Releases of SeptemberThis week, Stacy, Kristin, Meka, Georgina, Shannon, Brooke, Shan, Robin, and Natalia are sharing some of their most anticipated September releases. Titles mentioned include:
Claire Kingsley, Temptation Trails (Haven Brothers #3)
Raquel Riley, Proof of Life (Scars and Stripes #1)
Eva Chase, A Game of Veils (Royal Spares #1)
J.D. Robb, Passions In Death (In Death #59)
Saara El-Arifi, The Ending Fire (Ending Fire Trilogy #3)
Elsie Silver, Wild Eyes (Rose Hill #2)
Tessa Bickers, The Book Swap
Abdi Nazemian, Desert Echoes
Laura Dave, The Night We Lost Him
Tigest Girma, Immortal Dark (Immortal Dark #1)
Karina Halle, The Royals Upstairs
Lauren Dane, Blood and Magic...2024-08-301h 24
The Future is Queer: A Guide to Saving Democracy with Robin MarilWinning, Losing, and Building a Stronger Movement with Shannon MinterNational Center for Lesbian Rights Legal Director, Shannon Minter, joins the podcast to talk about how we can learn from losing, bridge gaps with our opponents, and find joy along the way.2024-08-1239 minBook BistroAuthors of ColorThis week, Shannon, Robin, and Brooke are discussing books written by authors of color. Titles mentioned include:
Shauna Robinson, The Townsend Family Recipe for Disaster
E. Lynn Harris, Invisible Life
Hanna Alkaf, Queen of the Tiles
Kim Johnson, The Color of a Lie
Edwidge Danticat, Breath, Eyes, Memory
S.K. Ali, Love From A To Z (Love From A To Z #1)
K.A. Cobell, Looking For Smoke
Kai Ashante Wilson, Sorcerer of the Wildeeps (Sorcerer of the Wildeeps #1)
Ela Lee, Jaded
Alyssa Cole, One of Us Knows
Darcie Little Badger, Sheine Lende (Elatsoe #0)
Ann Zhao, Dear Wendy
You can always...2024-08-021h 06Book BistroLGBTQIA PrideJune is Pride month, so Robin, Amber, Brooke, and Shannon are sharing some of their favorite LGBTQIA-themed books. Titles mentioned include:
Kit Heyam, Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender
Maia Kobabe, Gender Queer
K. Ancrum, Icarus
Mark Daley, Safe: A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take for Family
Rebecca K Reilly, Greta & Valdin
Travis Baldree, Legends & Lattes (Legends & Lattes #1)
Cari Hunter, No Good Reason (The Dark Peak #1)
Amanda DeWitt, Aces Wild
TJ Alexander, Triple Sec
Cat Sebastian, The Soldier’s Scoundrel (The Turners #1)
Anthony Nerada, Skater Boy
Jess Eberlee, The Gentleman’s Book of V...2024-06-211h 01Book Bistrorevisiting Historical MysteriesThis week, Amber, Robin, and Shannon are discussing historical mysteries. Titles mentioned include:
Eleanor Kuhns, A Simple Murder (Will Rees #1)
Walter Mosley, Devil In a Blue Dress (Easy Rawlins #1)
Louise Hare, Miss Aldridge Regrets (Canary Club Mysteries #1)
Nelly H. Steele, Death of a Duchess (Duchess of Blackmoore #1)
Lev A. C. Rosen, The Bell In the Fog (Evander Mills #2)
Naomi Hirahara, Clark and Division (Japantown Mysteries #1)
June Hur, The Silence of Bones
Elizabeth Peters, Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody #1)
Harini Nagendra, The Bangalore Detectives Club (The Bangalore Detectives Club #1)
Amanda Flower, I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died (Emily...2024-06-071h 00
Murder and Mystery in the Last FrontierGreed, Betrayal, and the Murder of Doctor Eric GarciaBy all accounts, Doctor Eric Garcia truly cared for Jordan Joplin, but Joplin considered his relationship with the doctor as a means to an end; or as the
prosecutor put it, Garcia believed he was in a romantic relationship with Joplin, but Joplin considered it transactional. Garcia had money and objects of value, and Joplin wanted it all for himself.
Sources
“Anchorage jury finds Jordan Joplin guilty of murder in Dr. Eric Garcia case.” June 2, 2023. Ketchikan Daily News.
Jordan Joplin
Cole, Shannon. “WA man sentenced to 99 years for murder of Ketchikan doctor.” April 9, 2024. KTUU.
Gremore, Graham. “Sean Cody star Jordan Joplin cha...2024-05-0818 minBook BistroThe Most Anticipated Releases of MayThis week, Natalia, Shannon, Stacy, Georgina, Melissa, Robin, and Kristeen are sharing some of their most anticipated May releases. Titles mentioned include:
Linwood Barclay, I Will Ruin You
Lindsay King-Miller, The Z Word
Kristan Higgins, Look on the Bright Side
Harlan Coben, Think Twice (Myron Bolitar #12)
Jenn McKinlay, Love at First Book
Cat Sebastian, You Should Be So Lucky
Fiona McPhillips, When We Were Silent
Kate White, The Last Time She Saw Him
Samira Ahmed, This Book Won’t Burn
Lia Louis, Better Left Unsent
Brigid Hunt, Fake Dating a Witch (Bewitching Billionaires #1)
Greg Iles, Southern Man (Penn Cage #7)
Nghi Vo...2024-04-261h 01
Birds of a Feather Talk Together38: Florida Trip - Osprey, Brown Pelican, Shorebirds, and we also talk about the EclipseThis week's episode is a little different than usual. Instead of discussing one bird, we talk about RJ and Amanda's recent trip to Florida and all of the birds that they saw. RJ and Amanda ask John and Shannon about the Osprey, Brown Pelicans, Cormorants, Black Skimmers, American Oystercatchers, and many more. We also plead our case for the birds that have reached the Final Four in our Round Robin voting: The Shoebill, American Woodcock, Raven, and Atlantic Puffin. Enjoy!Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:...2024-04-2247 minBook BistroTransgender And Non-Binary AuthorsThis week, Robin and Shannon are discussing gender non-conforming authors. It’s a free-flowing discussion, incapsulating a variety of genres and writing style, so there’s sure to be something for most readers here.
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Birds of a Feather Talk Together37: European Roller - Migration Across the Sahara, Vomiting for Self-DefenseJohn and Shannon's son moved to Slovakia to play professional hockey - so we discuss a bird native to that area: The European Roller. These birds are super cool and so much fun to learn about. From their interesting leapfrogging migration pattern to Africa, to the self-defense method that many of their chicks use: vomiting. Make sure to google these birds because their color is absolutely magnificent. We also answer a mailbag question about bald eagles, and set up for a full episode that we'll do on bald eagles in a few weeks. We finish ou...2024-04-0826 min
Birds of a Feather Talk Together36: The Brown Creeper, How Animals Evolved to Fly, and Round 2 of Round Robin Voting!This week we talk about one of Shannon’s favorite birds: The Brown Creeper. The way these tiny little birds climb all over trees, and look like a piece of bark, is truly amazing, and adorable. We also answer a mailbag question about evolution, and when animals learned how to fly. We finish out the episode with the next round of our Round Robin tournament and vote on the second round of birds from our previous episodes. It's our regular hosts John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, Amanda Marquart, and we're also joined by Lo...2024-04-0130 minBook BistroMost Anticipated Releases Of AprilThis week, Stacy, Shannon, Georgina, Brooke, Robin, Melissa, and Natalia are discussing some of their most anticipated April releases. Titles mentioned include:
J.R. Ward, The Beloved (Black Dagger Brotherhood #22)
Alexandria Bellefleur, Truly, Madly, Deeply
Nancy Thayer, The Summer We Started Over
Mazey Eddings, Late Bloomer
Alice Wong, Disability Intimacy: Essays On Love, Care, and Desire
Jeneva Rose, Home Is Where the Bodies Are
Chanel Cleeton, The House On Biscayne Bay
Sarah Adler, Happy Medium
Stacey Lee, Kill Her Twice
Sara Donati, The Sweet Blue Distance
Trish Lundy, The One That Got Away With Murder
Adib Khorram, The Breakup Lists
...2024-03-291h 10
Birds of a Feather Talk Together35: European Starlings with Louise Bodt + Round Robin Tourney First Round Voting :)This week we talk to Louise Bodt about the European Starlings. Louise Bodt is a PhD candidate at the University of Chicago and the Field Museum using introduced birds to study rapid evolutionary change. Prior to joining the Field Museum birds lab, she worked as a science educator in NYC where she got her MS in biology investigating genetics of invasive European starlings. We also kick off our Round Robin Tournament and vote on our first round. It's a lot of fun and we were laughing the whole time. We want our listeners to vote as well, w...2024-03-2535 minBook BistroReading With IntentionAre you looking to form new reading habits, find diverse authors, or read with more intention? If so, this discussion between Shannon and Robin is especially for you. They’re discussing ways they’ve been reading diversely. Hopefully, by the end of the episode, you’ll see that creating new reading habits doesn’t have to be intimidating at all.2024-03-0154 minBook BistroBooks By Black AuthorsThis week, Kristeen, Melissa, Shannon, and Robin are recommending books by black authors. Titles mentioned include:
S.A. Cosby, Razorblade Tears
Tracy Brown, Hold You Down
Kennedy Ryan, Before I Let Go (Skyland #1)
Marra B. Gad, The Color of Love: A Story of a Mixed-Race Jewish Girl
ReShonda Tate, The Queen of Sugar Hill
Iyanla Vanzant, Yesterday, I Cried
Ally Henny, I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries To Silence You
James McBride, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
Sadeqa Johnson, The House of Eve
Audre Lorde, Zami: A New Spelling of My Name
Jumata Emill, Wa...2024-02-161h 05
Worth the Read PodcastThe Wicked Prince by Celeste Baxendell | Episode 27When Robin Hood is captured by Prince John, she thinks he wants to execute her, that is, until she hears his plan to marry her. As the only solution to settle the unrest among their country, Prince John is convinced marrying her will protect him, appease his king brother, and stop Robin from committing her crimes. What they weren't expecting was to form a different kind of alliance that forces them to work together and create a relationship they never thought possible.Is it worth the read? Listen to find out!Don't forget to follow...2024-01-3151 minBook BistroMost Anticipated Releases Of January 2024This week, the women of Book Bistro share some of their most anticipated releases of January, 2024. Join Natalia, Brooke, Shannon, Stacy, Georgina, and Robin to see what they can’t wait to read. Titles mentioned include:
Arushi Avachat, Arya Khanna’s Bollywood Moment
Rachel Hawkins, The Heiress
Jumata Emill, Wander in the Dark
Rachel Linden, Recipe for a Charmed Life
Allison Brennan, The Missing Witness (Quinn & Costa #5)
Gabe Cole Novoa, Most Ardently: A Pride and Prejudice Remix
Araminta Hall, One of the Good Guys
Stacy Willingham, Only If You’re Lucky
Kiley Reid, Come and Get It
Mimi Matthews, The Lily o...2023-12-291h 01Book BistroIntersectionality In Today's FictionMany of us exist at the intersection of two or more marginalized groups, a fact that isn’t very well-represented in popular fiction. This week, Shannon and Robin are talking about books that honor the intersectionality of characters and the lives they lead. This is a free-flowing discussion with book titles liberally sprinkled throughout, so be ready to take lots of notes.
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Dale Walls, The Queer Girl Is Going To Be Okay
Rebecca Yarros, Iron Flame (The Empyrean #2)
Travis Baldree, Bookshops & Bonedust (Legends & Lattes #0)
Sarah Hawley, A Demon’s Guide To Wooing A Witch (Glimmer Falls #2)
Nora Roberts, The Inheritance (Lost Bride #1)
Nalini Singh, There Should Have Been Eight
Keith F. Miller, Jr., Pritty
Lauren Nossett, The Professor
Brandon Sanderson, Defiant (Skyward #4)
Patricia Cornwell, Unnatural Death (Kay Scarpetta #27)
Mia Sheridan, All The Little Raindrops
Dannika Dark, The Chosen (Black Arrowhead #3)
Sarah Ja...2023-10-271h 06Book BistroMost Anticipated Books of OctoberThis week, Brooke, Georgina, Shannon, Stacy, Kristin, Robin, and Natalia share some of their most anticipated October releases. Titles mentioned include:
Ashley Winstead, Midnight Is the Darkest Hour
Karma Brown, What Wild Women Do
Kosoko Jackson, The Forest Demands Its Due
Natalie Cana, A Dish Best Served Hot (Vega Family Love Stories #2)
Elsie Silver, Hopeless (Chestnut Springs #5)
Lev A.C. Rosen, The Bell In the Fog (Andy Mills #2)
Michele Campbell, The Intern
Kacen Callender, Stars In Your Eyes
Sophie Kinsella, The Burnout
Ashley Herring Blake, Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date (Bright Falls #3)
Chloe Liese, Better Hate Than Never (The Wilmot Si...2023-09-291h 15Book BistroBanned Or Challenged BooksThis week, Natalia, Robin, and Shannon recommend books that have been challenged or outright banned. Titles include:
Tiffany D. Jackson, Monday’s Not Coming
Malinda Lo, Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys
Elizabeth Acevedo, Clap When You Land
Ta-Nehisi Coates, Between the World and Me
Adib Khorram, Darius the Great Is Not OK (Darius the Great #1)
Megan McCafferty, Bumped (Bumped #1)
George M. Johnson, All Boys Aren’t Blue
Samira Ahmed, Internment
Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finney Boylan, Mad Honey
Nikole Hannah Jones, The 1619 Project
Faridah Abike-Iyimide, Ace of Spades
You can always contact the Book Bistro team by s...2023-09-2258 minBook BistroMost Anticipated Releases of SeptemberThis week, Stacy, Brooke, Shannon, Kristeen, and Robin discuss some of their most anticipated September releases. Titles mentioned include:
Lucy Score, Things We Left Behind (Knockemout #3)
Leanne Schwartz, A Prayer for Vengeance
Erica Ridley, My Rogue To Ruin (Wild Wynchesters #4)
Ken Follett, The Armor of Light (Kingsbridge #4)
KJ Charles, A Nobleman’s Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel (Doomsday Books #2)
Angelina M. Lopez, Full Moon Over Freedom (Milagro Street #2)
Adam Sass, Your Lonely Nights are Over
Stephanie Oakes, The Meadows
Thrity Umrigar, The Museum of Failures
David Levithan, Ryan and Avery
Elena Armas, The Long Game
Jennifer L. Armentrout, Fall of Ru...2023-09-0156 min
MysteriousWhere is Baby Shannon?Episode 17: Where is Baby Shannon?
Some of the facts in this true story have been established, but some things are still unknown.
Sources:
https://wbckfm.com/cold-case-cedar-springs-the-disappearance-of-baby-shannon/ Cold Case Cedar Springs: The Disappearance of Baby Shannon
https://charleyproject.org/case/shannon-dale-verhage The Charley Project
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/michigan/2022/06/03/michigan-girl-still-missing-25-years-after-mother-murdered-found-dead-in-lake-killer-on-death-row/
https://www.woodtv.com/news/michigan/convicted-killer-from-mi-up-for-execution/
Citation: Timmerman, L.C. and John H. The Color of Night: A Young Mother, a Missing Child and a Cold-Blooded Killer, New Horizon Press. Far Hills, NJ 2011
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Check ou...2023-08-1521 minBook BistroAdults Reading YA LitThis week, Shannon and Robin discuss reading young adult literature through the lens of their adult experiences. It’s a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from representation to book bans to what makes YA lit appealing to adult readers.
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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro2023-08-111h 13Book BistroDisability PrideIn honor of Disability Pride month, Brooke, Robin, and Shannon discuss books with positive disability representation. Titles mentioned include:
Kate McLaughlin, Pieces of Me
Belo Miguel Cipriani, Blind: A Memoir
Anna Sortino, Give Me a Sign
Erin Stewart, The Words We Keep
Shayda Kafai, Crip Kinship: The Disability Justice and Art Activism of Sins Invalid
Alice Wong, Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories From the Twenty-First Century
Nic Stone, Chaos Theory
Harper Fox, Driftwood
Erika Robuck, The Invisible Woman
Hannah Moskowitz, Sick Kids In Love
Kacen Callender, Moonflower
Natalia Sylvester, Breathe and Count Back From Ten
You can always contact the Book...2023-07-211h 14
F*ck YeahF*ck Yeah to Healthy Relationships with Dr. Shannon ChavezSex Therapist, relationship coach, and educator Dr. Shannon Chavez joins the pod to share about current relationship trends (we're headed in a good direction, y'all!), how to differentiate what you should bring up with your partner versus the stuff that's "yours" to work out, and some delicious tips for prioritizing your sexuality and pleasure. We also get into the differences between therapy and coaching and ask some questions about our own relationships. Shannon is a ray of light that is infectious and this conversation is not only insightful and informative, it is FUN! At the end of the episode...2023-07-1359 min
It's Always Brunch with Megan & ShannonQ&A- Relationship CuriositiesToday Megan & Shannon are satisfying your curiosities by answering some listener questions so….get ready for the ride!We explore: When do you have the convo about being exclusive?When do you have your new person meet your friends and family and when should you meet their friends and family? What’s important about that? What are your thoughts on timing of overnight and weekend trips with a new person?When it comes to conflict, do you believe in agreeing to disagree? Megan’s Book Recommendation: The Gaslight Effect by Dr. Robin S...2023-06-2853 minBook BistroRevisiting PrideThis week, Amber, Robin, Shannon, and Brooke offer some pride-related recommendations. Titles mentioned include:
Micah Rajunov, Nonbinary: Memoirs of Gender and Identity
R. Eric Thomas, Kings of B’more
Byron Lane, Big Gay Wedding
Ciara Smith, Not My Problem
Jazz Jennings, Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen
Robin Gow, A Million Quiet Revolutions
Abdi Nazemian, Only This Beautiful Moment
Layla Reyne, Single Malt (Agents Irish and Whiskey #1)
G Haron Davis, Transmogrify: 14 Fantastical Tales of Trans Magic
Kenny Fries, Body, Remember
Lana Harper, Back In a Spell (Witches of Thistle Grove #3)
Rachael Lippincott & Alyson Derrick, She Gets the Girl
Yo...2023-06-161h 03
The RA Report with Robin AyersShannon Sharpe is Leaving Skip BaylessRobin chats with contributor Stephanie Ogbogu about Shannon Sharpe reportedly being bought out of FS1’s “Undisputed”, and TLC singer Chilli speaking about her past relationship with Usher.2023-06-0746 minThe RA Report with Robin AyersShannon Sharpe is Leaving Skip BaylessRobin chats with contributor Stephanie Ogbogu about Shannon Sharpe reportedly being bought out of FS1’s “Undisputed”, and TLC singer Chilli speaking about her past relationship with Usher.2023-06-0643 minBook BistroA Touch of the PersonalThis week, Amber, Robin, Shannon, and Brooke recommend memoirs they’ve recently read and loved. Titles mentioned include:
Karen Fine: The Other Family Doctor: A Veterinarian Explores What Animals Can Teach Us About Love, Life, and Mortality
Laura Lee, A History of Scars
Haben Girma, Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law
Tom Felton, Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard
Rachel Jamison Webster, Benjamin Banneker and us: Eleven Generations of an American Family
Ariel Henley, A Face For Picasso: Coming of Age With Crouzon Syndrome
Kyleigh Leddy, The Perfect Other: A Memoir of My...2023-05-191h 01Book BistroChoosing a Comfort ReadChoosing the perfect book when the world feels bleak can be a challenge, but Shannon and Robin are here to help. Join them this week as they discuss what goes into a comfort read for each of them.
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http://anchor.fm/book-bistro2023-05-1247 minBook BistroMost Anticipated Releases of AprilThis week, Kristin, Brooke, Amber, Shannon, Robin, and Natalia are sharing their most anticipated April releases. Titles mentioned include:
J.R. Ward, Lassiter (Black Dagger Brotherhood #21)
Alexandra Bracken, Silver In the Bone (Silver In the Bone #1)
T.J. Klune, In the Lives of Puppets
Alexandria Bellefleur, The Fiance Farce
Robbie Couch, If I See You Again Tomorrow
Tif Marcelo, When Jasmine Blooms
Chloe Liese, If Only You (Bergman Brothers #6)
Sally Hepworth, The Soulmate
Susan Meissner, Only the Beautiful
Anissa Gray, Life and Other Love Songs
Karl Geary, Juno Loves Legs
Jude Deveraux, My Heart Will Find You
Angelique Jurd, Tennessee...2023-03-311h 05Book BistroAuthors of Color RevisitedThis week, Robin, Brooke, and Shannon are recommending more books by authors of color. Titles mentioned include:
Kosoko Jackson, Yesterday Is History
Gloria Chao, When You Wish Upon a Lantern
Nisha Sharma, Dating Dr. Dil (If Shakespeare was an Auntie #1)
Sangu Mandanna, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
S.L. Choi, Bad Girls Drink Blood (Blood Fae Druid #1)
Balli Kaur Jaswal, Now You See Us
Joshua Whitehead, Jonny Appleseed
Kyla Zhao, The Fraud Squad
Jumata Emill, The Black Queen
2023-03-171h 06Book BistroMost Anticipated Releases of MarchThis week, Stacy, Georgina, Shannon, Kristeen, and Robin are sharing some of their most anticipated March releases. Titles mentioned include:
T. Kingfisher, A House With Good Bones
Susan Mallery, The Sister Effect
Jesse Q. Sutanto, Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
Stephanie Marie Thornton, Her Lost Words
Deanna Raybourn, A Sinister Revenge (Veronica Speedwell #8)
J.R. Ward, Forever (Lair of the Wolven #2)
Lisa Scottoline, Loyalty
Lila Riesen, Free Radicals
Lauren Willig, Two Wars and a Wedding
KJ Charles, Th...2023-02-2456 minBook Bistrobody positivity and self-acceptanceThis week, Natalia, Stacy, Shannon, and Robin are discussing books that feature body positivity and/or self-acceptance. Titles mentioned include:
Julie Murphy, Dumplin (Dumplin #1)
Sawyer Bennett, The Hard Truth About Sunshine
Natalia Sylvester, Breathe and Count Back from Ten
Ariel Henley, A face for Picasso: Coming of Age with Crouzon Syndrome
Olivia Dade: Teach Me (There’s Something About Marysburg #1)
Angelina M. Lopez, After Hours on Milagro Street
Kennedy Ryan, Real (Hollywood Renaissance #1)
Talia Hibbert, Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute
Chloe Li...2023-02-171h 18Book BistroMost Anticipated Releases of FebruaryThis week, Shannon, Robin, Sara, Natalia, Brooke, and Georgina are discussing some of their most anticipated February releases. Titles mentioned include:
Elissa R. Sloan, Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here
Roshani Chokshi, The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
Sajni Patel, Isha, Unscripted
Kylie Scott, End of story (End of Story #1)
Alex North, The Angel Maker
Jojo Moyes, Someone Else’s Shoes
Sadeqa Johnson, The House of Eve
Walter Mosley, Every Man a King (King Oliver #2)
Falon Ballard, Just My Type
...2023-01-271h 02
WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE (with doctor shannon)EPISODE 1829: Why Your Life Is MeaninglessToday you're going to receive your permission to matter. Real big. It all matters because you matter. Kim McMillen said, “When I loved myself enough I quit having to be right which makes being wrong meaningless.” If being wrong is meaningless, then so is being right. So what makes life meaningful? YOU. A newer client recently told me, “Sometimes I feel like life is empty and meaningless.” This is what I said. "That’s because it is..." We’ve all heard about the glass being half full or...2023-01-0210 min
We Watch It!Good Will Hunting - SHANNON'S LIST: It's Not Your Fault Roger, It's Not Your Fault"You'll have bad times, but it'll always wake you up to the good stuff you weren't paying attention to." Shanon watches the classic film Good Will Hunting. We learn how much she really needed a Robin Williams kick and understands how much she has missed out on. This film was made in 1997 and was a standout success at the Academy Awards that put Affleck and Damon on the top of everyone's charts. IMDB gives us the synopsis:Will Hunting, a janitor at M.I.T., has a gift for mathematics, but needs help from a psychologist to...2022-11-2908 min
The Author's CornerEpisode #82: When Being Controversial is Advantageous with Ali SchwankeMarketing expert Ali Schwanke joins us in today's episode to talk about tips that simplify modern content marketing for authors and help pave their path to success. Tune in to find a way to be memorable and actionable and make your book stand out in the marketplace.Key Takeaways from This EpisodePsychological factors influencing your effectiveness as a marketerCreative marketing ideas to make your content stand outWriting a book vs. writing for social mediaThe importance of supporting your beliefs with convictionSocial media marketing: Problems and solutions2022-11-2436 minBook BistroQueer RomanceThis week, Sara, Shannon, and guest presenter Robin are recommending queer romances. Titles mentioned include:
Patricia D. Eddy, Braving His Past (Away From Keyboard #8)
Erica Ridley, The Perks of Loving a Wallflower (The Wild Wynchesters #2)
E.E. Ottoman, The Companion
Talia Hibbert, Work for It (Just for Him #4)
Alyssa Cole, How To Find a Princess (Runaway Royals #2)
Cole McCade, Just Like This (Albin Academy #2)
Emma Scott, Someday, Someday
Gregory Ashe, Pretty Pretty Boys (Hazard and Somerset #1)
Jane Walsh, The Inconvenient Heiress...2022-11-181h 10
The Marvel-less Miss is Rachel05 - The AvengersWe talk about Robin seeing Shannon from Lost IRL, how often disgusting things happen in Barnes and Noble and also a movie that literally made over a billion dollars somehow2022-11-0146 min
Radio Free GalisteoAuthor and Photographer Robin Laughlin Discusses her New Book - Losing It In Italy. PART 2PART 2 - Author, Photographer and Interior Designer Robin Laughlin lived in the country in Italy in 1999 to see what life would be like without any distractions. Her New book "Losing It In Italy" chronicles her time there. As we learn in the interview things got lonely and she learned about who she was and what mattered. She shelved the book after first writing it and went on to work on movies and houses, eventually getting brain cancer. After learning how to read and write again she rediscovered the manuscript in her computer in 2020 and finished it. This is Part 2 of...2022-06-1230 min
Radio Free GalisteoAuthor and Photographer Robin Laughlin Discusses her New Book - Losing It In Italy. PART 1Author, Photographer and Interior Designer Robin Laughlin lived in the country in Italy in 1999 to see what life would be like without any distractions. Her New book "Losing It In Italy" chronicles her time there. As we learn in the interview things got lonely and she learned about who she was and what mattered. She shelved the book after first writing it and went on to work on movies and houses, eventually getting brain cancer. After learning how to read and write again she rediscovered the manuscript in her computer in 2020 and finished it. This is Part 1 of our in...2022-06-0933 min
The Modern RecruiterThe Modern Recruiter #29: How to be the first recruiter in a startup, with Shannon Toomey, Senior Manager, Recruiting @Descript.For episode 6 of my podcast “A-players”, I received Shannon Toomey, who explained to me how to be a good first recruiter in a startup. Shannon was a Senior Tech Recruiter at Dropbox, and was also most recently the first recruiter at Descript, where she had to hire 50 people in 1 year.Here’s what we discussed (among many other things): -What are the 3 key questions to ask to be sure a candidate is a good fit? -Why you it’s not always efficient to use scorecards to assess candidates? -What are the advantages of...2022-05-1938 min
MAGIC IS REALROBIN LANDSONG: A NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCER AND HEALER SHARES HER STORYRobin Aisha Landsong is a Transformational Speaker, Visual Artist, Medicine Singer and Medical/ Health Intuitive. She had two Near Death Experiences during the Rhodesian War in 1977 when she was eight years old. When she was called back to life by the Medicine Song of a rural Zimbabwean woman, it opened her own Medicine Songs, and she has given Singing Medicine to over 14,000 people. Her specialties as a Shamanic Craniosacral Therapist are trauma resolution, the neurobiology of connection, and restoring the natural rhythms in the body. She sees each person’s gifts, strengths, and underlying cause of their physical, emotional, or sp...2022-04-211h 22
Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineHELLO, MOLLY! by Molly Shannon, Sean Wilsey, read by Molly ShannonWhen she was only four, actor and comedian Molly Shannon lost her mother and baby sister in a tragic auto accident that would change her life forever. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss the powerful, natural narration Shannon brings to her memoir right from the start. Shannon describes her father’s unique approach to parenting, her career path in acting and comedy, and the creation of some of her most famous characters. Her wholehearted performance in this memoir will inspire listeners with her comedic talents and great success despite the devastating tragedy in her life.Read the full...2022-04-0807 min
Rockin' InterviewsEpisode 33 - Robin McAuley (Black Swan, McAuley Schenker Group)On today's episode of the Rockin' Interviews podcast we are joined by vocalist Robin McAuley of Black Swan and McAuley Schenker Group. We discussed everything from Black Swan's upcoming album "Generation Mind" to the evolution of mainstream music from the time he was a child up until now and more!2022-03-3130 min
Don't Panic GeocastEpisode 314 - "We Did Pretty Good"How did you do on your 2021 resolutions? What are you going to do in 2022?
John
More smaller, allowed breaks
Focus and completion of tasks
Hit the Gym
Get an IFR rating
Be less reactive when appropriate
Shannon
say NO even more! Make a priority of staying within my boundaries (70/15/15)
publish the rest of my dissertation (2 articles)
make my webpage(s) and keep them updated
Fun Paper Friday
Marlow, Robin, and Dora Wood. "Ghost in the machine or monkey with a typewriter—generating titles for Christmas research articles in The BMJ using artificial in...2022-01-011h 06
A Bookish AffairEpisode 43: Indigenous Voices in RomanceGreetings, all you efficient community organizers and laid-back band managers! In this episode, we'll recap our book club discussion of Heartbeat Braves and share our recent and upcoming reads by Indigenous romance authors. This is the first episode we've ever recorded from the same room, and it was a blast -- we hope you enjoy it, too. For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy). Our next me...2021-12-0959 min
The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastBeing Wrong is Part of Learning with Shannon CrowThe Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 247: Being Wrong is Part of Learning with Shannon Crow Description: We all make mistakes. We all get things wrong, and say or do the wrong things at times. It is a part of being a yoga teacher, parent, coworker, friend, colleague, family member, partner, and every other role that we play. Being wrong is a part of learning and growing. In this episode, Shannon shares more from her experience about when she was wrong about some things and how she learned from these mistakes. ...2021-11-2247 min
Backyard Pet Talk with Shannon RileySeparation Anxiety in Dogs: Robin Douglas with RogerIn todays episode, we discuss what it like having a dog with severe separation anxiety. Robin adopted Roger and had never dealt with such a severe case of anxiety with any of her dogs. Listen now, to see how her adoption process went and what she has done to help Roger be the best dog he can be! 2021-11-0137 min
Book BistroCreepy ReadsIt's the perfect time of year to curl up with a scary book. This week, Stacy, Shannon, and Sara recommend some of their favorite creepy reads. Titles mentioned include:
Rhiannon Frater: Tale of the Vampire Bride (Vampire Bride Dark Rebirth #1)
Eliza Jane Brazier, If I Disappear
Mira Grant, Into the Drowning Deep (Rolling In the Deep #1)
Wendy Webb, The Keepers of Metsan Valo
Amanda Jayatissa, My Sweet Girl
Adrienne Lecter, Incubation (Green Fields #1)
Karen White, The House On Tradd Street (Tradd Street #1)
LaTanya...2021-10-221h 24
The Trail Went ColdThe Trail Went Cold - Episode 235 - Shannon Green & David Dewayne BellJuly 6, 1986. Owensboro, Kentucky. 16-year old Shannon Green disappears after leaving her residence to visit a family friend. Days later, Shannon’s mother receives a phone call from someone calling himself “Dewayne”, who claims that he and Shannon ran away together to get married. Shortly thereafter, an 18-year old acquaintance of Shannon’s named David Dewayne Bell also goes missing. A man named John Reneer eventually provides the authorities with a tape of a recording in which Dewayne seemingly confesses to murder. Allegations surface that Dewayne killed Shannon and his father helped him cover the whole up, but if so, what act...2021-07-2142 min
BCEN & FriendsChatting with THE Dr. Broselow (Dr. James Broselow and Robin Shannon)Hello, and welcome to this episode of B.C.E.N. and Friends.
In this episode we have the honor of talking with Dr. James Broselow. Dr. Broselow will tell us about how the Broselow Tape came about, information about SafeDose, and what he is currently working on that could be a game changer in ED Departments and the healthcare industry.
Also, don’t miss the end of the podcast, as Robin Shannon tells us about some exciting news for all listeners!
After graduating from Dartmouth College with honors in economics, Dr. Broselow ob...2021-05-1824 min
LastbilspoddenShannon - Aurmo TransportDenna veckan träffar vi Shannon Ladenström, ung svenska som kör över hela Norge åt det norska åkeriet Aurmo Transport AS.
2021-04-141h 09Book BistroBooks About Mental HealthIn this episode, Brooke, Shannon, and Amber discuss some of their favorite mental health-related books. Titles mentioned include:
Erin Stewart, Scars Like Wings
Fransisco X. Stork, The Memory of Light
Robin Zasio, The Hoarder In You: How To Live a Happier, Healthier, Uncluttered Life
Amy Hatvany, Outside the Lines
Kelli Estes, Today We Go Home
Bruce D. Perry, The Boy Who Was Raised As a dog and Other Stories From a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook
Mindy McGinnis, Heroine
Mira Bartok, The Memory Palace: A...2021-03-1946 min
WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE (with doctor shannon)Why Your Life Is MeaninglessKim McMillen said, “When I loved myself enough I quit having to be right which makes being wrong meaningless.” If being wrong is meaningless, then so is being right. So what makes life meaningful? YOU. A newer client recently told me, “Sometimes I feel like life is empty and meaningless.” This is what I said. "That’s because it is..." We’ve all heard about the glass being half full or half happy, right? For a long time I saw it half full, but many years I deci...2021-03-0510 min
Crazy Zen LifeAre we canceling Chris Harrison? Does Britney deserve more than a notes app apology? -Social Catch Up w/ Brittany Swan & Shannon KesslerThere is always some kind of controversy surrounding reality tv but we never thought it would involve one of the biggest OG in the game, Chris Harrison. Chris Harrison had some major blinders this past week and we thought we would take this opportunity to weigh in on it. Before listening to this episode in its entirety, we highly recommend watching the Chris Harrison interview with Rachel Lindsay During the interview he gives his thoughts on the current racial issues involving a current contestants on ABC's hit reality show, The Bachelor. In true CZL fashion, we gie our thougts but...2021-02-191h 04
A Bookish AffairEpisode 28: Their Convenient PodcastGreetings, all you rebellious flappers and stoic shipping tycoons! In this episode, we'll talk about ways to emerge from the dreaded reading slump and list bonkers category romance titles until the cows come home. Plus, punny Christmas romance, Shandy defends her favorite number, and Shannon explains what exactly it means when Mercury is in retrograde! For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy). Our next meeting is S...2021-01-301h 01A Bookish AffairEpisode 23: Llove, Llights, and LlamasHello, all you seductive Scrooges and studly Santas! In this episode, we'll talk pink trees, tinsel llamas, and all things holiday romance. For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy). Our next meeting is Sunday, December 13 at 11:00 a.m. PST. We'll be discussing Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev, and we would love to have you join us.You can also find us o...2020-12-1655 min
Stories from the WaterRobin Rose's Marathon Swim StorySend us a textIn today's episode I spoke with Triple Crown and California Triple Crown swimmer Robin Rose. A mom of three, Robin reminds us how we don't know what we're capable of until we get out there and do it. In her own words: Robin rose is a marathon swimmer . She always been aware of words and the power they carry . The words of a fellow swimmer encouraging Robin to swim a big channel , got her mind racing and that’s how her Quest to swim a big channel began . Like in marathon sw...2020-11-1751 min
The Birth Geeks' podcastTia & Shannon from Doula SenseRobin interviews Tia & Shannon two east coast doulas with a new podcast: Doula Sense. They both have an enormous amount of experience and expertise when it comes to childbirth education, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding, and don't shy away from the hard topics and laughs.2020-11-1354 min
Where Is My FlashlightThe Unsolved Murders of James Adamski, Ernestine Andregg and Shannon Olsen.18-year-old high school student James Adamski lived with his family on View Court in Cheektowaga in Erie County, New York. In the early morning hours of October 31st, 1982, James left the crowded Halloween costume party. On December 26th, 1982, four miles from where James was last seen, a couple of rabbit hunters found his body under leaves and twigs in a wooded area west of Ransom Road. James, still wearing his Halloween costume, had been beaten to death with some kind of blunt instrument. He had numerous wounds from blows to his forehead.
...2020-10-1428 minBook BistroThe best books Read In 2020, So FarThis week, Amber, Melissa, Shannon, and Kristin look back at their favorite reads of 2020 so far. Books mentioned in this episode include:
Louise Erdrich, The Night Watchman
Anne Bishop, Written In Red (The Others #1)
Robin Levy, Inside This Place, Not of It: Narratives From Women's Prisons
Anne Youngson, Meet Me at the Museum
M.C.A. Hogarth, Mindtouch (Dreamhealers #1)
Mandy Robotham, The German Midwife
Jennifer Chase, Little Girls Sleeping (Detective Katie Scott #1)
Megan Goldin, The Escape Room
Attica Locke, Heaven, My...2020-08-141h 28
WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE (with doctor shannon)Why Your Life Is MeaninglessKim McMillen said, “When I loved myself enough I quit having to be right which makes being wrong meaningless.” If being wrong is meaningless, then so is being right. So what makes life meaningful? YOU. A newer client recently told me, “Sometimes I feel like life is empty and meaningless.” This is what I said. "That’s because it is..." We’ve all heard about the glass being half full or half happy, right? For a long time I saw it half full, but many years I deci...2020-05-2810 minBook BistroBooks That Feature Strong FamiliesThis week, Stacy, Shannon, and Natalia talk about some great books featuring strong family relationships. Books mentioned in this episode include:
Nora Roberts, Quinn Brothers trilogy
J. Courtney Sullivan, Saints For All Occasions
Brenda Novak, One Perfect Summer
Barbara Samuel, No Place Like Home
Robin Benway, Far From the Tree
Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Hot Shot
Sonya Lalli, Grown-Up Pose
Sarah Lyons Fleming, Until The End of the World trilogy
Julia Quinn, The Bridgerton series
Kristan Higgins, Life and Other...2020-05-081h 03
The Get Money Show with Gwen JimmereHow to Be a Leader, Not Just a Boss w/Shannon WashburnIn this episode, we will discuss how to keep employees motivated and using your gut instinct when interviewing candidates. Shannon also tells us three things that leaders do wrong and how to fix them. Shannon Washburn is the president of Shinola, where she leads a talented team of people who are dedicated to quality craftsmanship. She oversees product development, design, creative direction and marketing for the brand.You can learn more about Shinola at the following:https://www.shinola.com/2019-12-0239 minBook BistroNewly Discovered AuthorsIn this episode, Shannon, Meka, Sara and Kristin discuss some authors they've recently discovered. Books mentioned in this episode include:
Hailey Edwards, Bayou Born (Foundling #1)
Robyn Bachar, No specific title is recommended, so check out her entire bibliography
Mira Grant, Feed (Newsflesh #1)
Mariana Zapata, Luna and the Lie
Devney Perry, No specific title is recommended
J.R. Ward, Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood #1)
K.J. Charles, Propper English
Becky Chambers, A Long Way To a Small Angry Planet
Lois McMaster Bujold...2019-11-081h 11Book BistroMemoirsIn this episode, Amber, Shannon, Brooke, and Natalia are discussing some of their favorite memoirs. Books mentioned In this episode are:
Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the teachings of Plants
Heather B. Armstrong, The Valedictorian of Being Dead: a True Story of Dying Ten Times To Live
Caitlin Doughty, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes: and Other Lessons from the Crematory
Michelle Obama, Becoming
Jackson Galaxy, Cat Daddy: What the World's Most Incorigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean
Tessa...2019-09-2052 min
WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE (with doctor shannon)Why Your Life Is MeaninglessKim McMillen said, “When I loved myself enough I quit having to be right which makes being wrong meaningless.” If being wrong is meaningless, then so is being right. So what makes life meaningful? YOU. A newer client recently told me, “Sometimes I feel like life is empty and meaningless.” This is what I said. "That’s because it is..." We’ve all heard about the glass being half full or half happy, right? For a long time I saw it half full, but many years I deci...2019-05-1710 min
Storybook RailroadShastaShannon loved playing make-believe with her toy Pegasus that she named Shasta. Her imagination enabled Shannon to pretend to fly on the winged horse, play with the birds, and even chase away the evil hunters. But, in real life, Shannon's true dream was to own a horse of her own. A real horse. In this story, written by Robin MacBlane, every young girl's dream is expressed as Shannon and Shasta take us all on a beautiful trip filled with love and fantasy.2019-04-1817 min
A Broad Cast PodcastFLYGIRL Interview with novelist Robin R.D. KardonIn our fifth episode Queen ShanShan was honored to chat with Robin “R.D.” Kardon and spills the tea about her new exciting novel “FLYGIRL.” Queen ShanShan personally knows Robin from traveling to Australia and Costa Rica together and they share some fun experiences in their recent travels. Now that R.D. has this new book, Queen ShanShan wanted to chat about her motivation on how she was able to write this savory story about pilot Tris Miles and her climb to the top to be Captain. This is a timely story of being accepted in a predominately male industry...2019-01-0835 minStorybook RailroadGibsonton Circus Field TripIn this bonus episode of Storybook Railroad, we visited the Gibsonton International Independent Showmen's Club Circus in Riverview, Florida. The circus is a fundraiser to benefit local charities. Everything was done by volunteers! All of the performers, musicians, clowns, box office workers, animal handlers, and even the owners and installers of the tent and seating volunteered their time and talents to bring this circus to the people. We are joined by Robin's mother, Beverly, Robin's daughter, Shannon, and Shannon's young friend, Gabby. Also, Robin's brother, James Peronto, is the drummer in the band. 2019-01-0612 min
Happily Ever After (Without Children!)Episode 12: A Chat With Al Ford About Childlessness, Sobriety, and Gratitude At ChristmasI recorded this interview with Al, a very close friend of both my husband and myself. I met Al when I moved over to London from Los Angeles, about 12 years ago and he immediately felt like family. Because Al was single at the time, he, Robin and I used to get together on a Sunday, watch a movie or an episode of Planet Earth, eat a massive roast dinner and drink our body weights in wine. Since then, Robin and I have gotten married and had our struggles with miscarriages, Al has lived in Hong Kong, then moved back...2018-12-2300 minHappily Ever After (Without Children!)Episode 8: A Chat With My Husband, Robin Covering Themes Such As Infertility, Pregnancy Loss and Unplanned ChildlessnessFinally, I got a man to speak to me. Well, I convinced my husband Robin to get involved. There was a bit of bribery. I won’t lie. We had an honest conversation, which covered our years of trying for a baby and all of the things that make us happy now. Robin is a sound engineer and is the regularly unnamed support staff of one who helps me make all of the thingies work on the recording device and teaches me how to make it all sound even better by using audio editing software that he taught me to...2018-09-1700 min
That Groovy ScoobcastThat Groovy Scoobcast Ep. 2 - The Dynamic Scooby-Doo AffairThe dynamic duo, Derek and Shannon, take a look at an episode from "The New Scooby-Doo Movies" this week! "The Dynamic Scooby-Doo Affair" teams the Scooby Gang up with Batman and Robin to break and enter an elderly woman's home. Stay tuned for group hypnosis, sexy blindfolds, and the Zodiac Killer. There'll be bat milk and cookies for everyone!Website: www.thatgroovyscoobcast.comEmail: thatgroovyscoobcast@gmail.comFacebook: @thatgroovyscoobcastTwitter: @groovyscoobcastInstagram: @thatgroovyscoobcastSource of Music Tracks: Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights2018-06-0845 min
Girls Interruptedhouse party vs. west side storyMOVIES WITH AN EPIC DANCE BATTLE
Annie chose: West Side Story (1961) starring: Rita Moreno, Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn and George Chakiris (directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise)
Shannon chose: House Party (1990) starring: Christopher Reid, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Christopher Martin, Martin Lawrence and Robin Harris (directed by Reginald Hudlin)
Milling AboutMilling About with Bart FreundlichWriter/director Bart Freundlich joins host Robin Milling to talk about his new film Wolves. The film stars newcomer Taylor John Smith as a rising highschool basketball player who must overcome the challenges of his gambling father (Michael Shannon) and overcompensating mother (Carla Gugino) to excel. Basketball is in the family as Bart tells Robin he still plays, his son plays for Davidson College, and his daughter for her Junior Varsity team. In fact most of the film's basketball scenes were shot at a local New York school where the classrooms often doubled for dressing rooms. Bart tells Robin he a...2017-03-0317 min
The Simple Sophisticate - Intelligent Living Paired with Signature StyleMoney: How to Know If You Have Enough~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #138 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "Enough is the quality of having everything you need and want but nothing in excess, nothing that burdens you." —Vicki Robin, author of Your Money or Your Life While numerically, there isn't a magic number equated to having enough money due to a myriad of variables, it may seem at first impossible to answer the question at all. However, there are fundamental questions to ask yourself and habits to bring into your daily living that will help you inch ever closer to the number that is right for you...2017-01-1623 min
Small Changes Big ShiftsEp. 16: Shannon Kaiser - Adventures For Your SoulToday on Small Changes Big Shifts we have Shannon Kaiser. Shannon's the founder of Playwiththeworld.com. She's an author, international life coach, teacher, and inspirational speaker who left her job in advertising several years ago to follow her heart and become a writer. We will discuss Shannon’s new book Adventures for Your Soul and ways you can create and sustain more joy and happiness in your life today. 2016-03-3019 minSmall Changes Big ShiftsEp. 16: Shannon Kaiser - Adventures For Your SoulToday on Small Changes Big Shifts we have Shannon Kaiser. Shannon's the founder of Playwiththeworld.com. She's an author, international life coach, teacher, and inspirational speaker who left her job in advertising several years ago to follow her heart and become a writer. We will discuss Shannon’s new book Adventures for Your Soul and ways you can create and sustain more joy and happiness in your life today. 2016-03-3019 min