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Lehto's LawTom Bodett and Motel 6 Settle Their LawsuitI had previously covered the lawsuit Bodett filed against Motel 6. Here is the video: https://youtu.be/0onBE9w901M
2026-01-0210 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Mon 12/29 - CA Drops Rail Lawsuit, Tom Bodett Turns Out the Light on Motel 6, FBI in MN, NY Social Media Warning LawThis Day in Legal History: Wounded KneeOn December 29, 1890, the U.S. Army’s 7th Cavalry Regiment surrounded a Lakota Sioux encampment near Wounded Knee Creek on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. The soldiers had orders to disarm the Lakota, who had recently fled the Standing Rock Reservation following the killing of Sitting Bull. Tensions were high, and as troops attempted to confiscate weapons, a shot was fired—its origin remains unclear. What followed was a brutal onslaught in which U.S. forces opened fire on largely unarmed Lakota men, women, and children. Estimates suggest that...
2025-12-2907 min
Lehto's LawTom Bodett Suing Motel 6 ‘We’ll Leave the Light on For You’He says they haven't paid him what he is owed.
https://www.lehtoslaw.com
2025-06-1610 min
MJ Morning Show on Q105MJ Morning Show, Wed., 6/11/25: Who Pays For Damage When Cops Storm A House?On today's MJ Morning Show: Fester, what's in the box? UFOs... Is this the truth? Morons in the news Listener complaint Fester doesn't want photos taken Friday What's the worst thing that can happen to a limo for a funeral? Bad news from Silver Airways Woman sues Costco for $14 million MJ wants a garage 'fridge/freezer Diddy's favorite TV show Diddy trial update Disney checks for this at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Who pays w...
2025-06-113h 16
The Juice with JeffThe Juice with Jeff #289On this episode of the podcast, Micole and Josh Chapman, and Jill Bassman conduct and co-produce their fantastic, superb, outstanding, extremely fun, super energetic, super special, and EPIC interview with me in person for Episode #289!!! This is Jill's 8th time (6th in person), Micole's 7th time (5th in person) and Josh's second time on the podcast.
Their interview with me this year follows a format similar to the super special and EPIC interview with me they (along with Carrie England) did with me on April 19th of 2024 with each of them asking me two or three questions.
2025-05-1047 min
Your Daily Dose of HopeSomething To Hope ForTom Bodett, author, NPR essayist, and if that doesn’t ring a bell, you may know him as the Motel 6 spokesman has said: “They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” That sounds right to me too. Something to hope for keeps popping up so I decided to share a few things that we might not always connect with being hopeful to remind us that the day-to-day things help us keep hope alive and well. ...
2025-04-2103 min
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!WWDTM: Roy Wood, Jr.This week, special guest Roy Wood Jr. joins panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Paula PoundstoneLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2025-03-0147 min
The Truth Is Only OneWWDTM: Roy Wood, Jr.This week, special guest Roy Wood Jr. joins panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Paula PoundstoneLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2025-03-0151 min
Crazy Good TurnsTom Bodett, Voice of Motel 6 and Founder of HatchSpace: The Antidote to a Divided WorldTom is the spokesperson behind Motel 6's TV and radio spots and their famous tagline: "We'll leave the light on for you." His latest idea, HatchSpace, might be exactly what our world needs right now. After all, Tom is more than a great baritone. He's lived a fascinating life — and now he's giving back in an excellent way. In today's episode, Tom shares how he moved west from his Michigan hometown to become a carpenter in Alaska. Along the way - almost by accident - he became a radio personality and writer. After reloca...
2025-02-1146 min
Brattleboro Words Trail PodcastTom Bodett: Maker of StoriesThis episode was produced and edited by Sally Seymour for the Brattleboro Words Trail and those segments were mastered at Guilford Sound. Angelika Pavlovna edited the Brattleboro Words Trail segments into this podcast. Executive Producer and podcast host is Lissa Weinmann. Bodett also penned the forward in the Brattleboro Words Project book "Print Town: Brattleboro's Legacy of Words" available at Everyone's Books in Brattleboro. See a short vid and more info on the book at: https://brattleborowords.org/print-town-brattleboros-legacy-of-words-the-book/LINKS:Tom Bodett official website:https://bodett.com/Hatch Space is...
2024-12-2327 min
Chewing the Fat with Jeff FisherLight may be Out?... | 9/26/24Lactaid recall… Oh yeah, waffles too… Helene bearing down… NFL stadium shelter deal… Motel 6 sells to Oyo… Tom Bodett voice of Motel 6... World’s Oldest Cheese… Tony Awards at Radio City… Lin-Manuel Miranda back on Broadway… Sphere in Dubai… DeNiro and others billion dollar studio on NYC… www.blazetv.com/jeffy Promo Code: Jeffy40 / $40 off ( as long as it lasts ) chewingthefat@theblaze.com Who Died Today: Eduardo Xol 58 / Stewart Rosenwasser 72 / Unnamed man shot and killed on LA bus… MLB / Oakland A’s… WNBA / Caitlyn ROTY?... Joke of The Day… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-09-2645 min
Rizzo and Jeff in the Morning0923 Rizzo & Jeff Give Ya a "WHATFOR" with Tom Bodette of Motel 6 and Nutter ButtersWelcome to The Rizzo & Jeff Show where we always leave the light on for ya...The lead singer of Journey had a rough go...Purple apples do not exist...It was just artificial intelligence...Old clips of Diddy are now creepy as we played on where he was on with Conan O'Brien and talking about having locks on doors at his parties and no air conditioning... We have one weeping celebrity and one celebrity who rattled off a Kamala word salad...Jeff Goldblum cried about Jurassic Park and Kelsey Grammar mumbled something about Frasier...The birth rate is on the...
2024-09-231h 06
105.9 The MountainRizzo & Jeff Full Show Monday 9/23Welcome to The Rizzo & Jeff Show where we always leave the light on for ya...The lead singer of Journey had a rough go...Purple apples do not exist...It was just artificial intelligence...Old clips of Diddy are now creepy as we played on where he was on with Conan O'Brien and talking about having locks on doors at his parties and no air conditioning... We have one weeping celebrity and one celebrity who rattled off a Kamala word salad...Jeff Goldblum cried about Jurassic Park and Kelsey Grammar mumbled something about Frasier...The birth rate is on the...
2024-09-231h 06
The Truth Is Only OneWWDTM: John LeguizamoThis week, John Leguizamo joins panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Hari Kondabolu to talk about sloths, moms, and Bob the BuilderLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2024-09-0751 min
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!WWDTM: John LeguizamoThis week, John Leguizamo joins panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Hari Kondabolu to talk about sloths, moms, and Bob the BuilderLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2024-09-0747 min
The Storyteller's TavernChapter 5:4 - Tom BodettTom Bodett (@tombodett1123), an iconic voice and beloved spokesperson, is a treasured figure in American culture, and woodworker of thirty plus years. Leigh and Mush had a wonderful experience of learning more about Tom, his history, and how he's ended up serving the community of Brattleboro, Vermont by co-founding Hatchspace (@hatchspacevt), plus how he came to be hitchhiking to and living in Alaska, as well as how hands-on making serves kids and adults alike.
More Tom
https://bodett.com/
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We had some tremendously generous support in making this Chapter of The...
2024-06-1435 min
Off First InstinctBeyond the BoundariesOn the latest episode of the Off First Instinct Podcast, the fellas begin with their weekly/daily recap (17:57).
The fellas question when people go to someone’s home for the first time why they are anxious to ask for some water and where’s the bathroom (24:51).
Next, Ty tells a story about being a former “FFB” (32:41).
Following this, the fellas discuss their thoughts on a teacher who recently got fired for making TikToks with his students taking his hair out and painting his nails during (35:41).
Moving On, the fellas go to their sports segment, discussing the NFL releasing the new 2024-2...
2024-05-181h 58
Guide 2 the GrindG2G - What's Your Story? w/ Wayne StanleySince the dawn of time one thing has always captured our imagination. From Neanderthals sitting around a campfire, to Hollywood blockbuster movies, we are captivated by stories. I used to work in the film business. I worked on tons of tv series and feature films. I can recall countless times that I watched directors and lighting technicians spend hours getting a scene to look just right, then spend only a minute or two actually filming. The one thing that always stuck with me in those moments was the thought that no matter how visually pleasing y...
2024-03-0757 min
The LiterariesEpisode 39: Comfy and Cozy (Winter Books)Join us this week and get cozy with a cup of tea/a warm blanket as we share our favorite wintry titles, perfect for the season!Books Mentioned: THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE by C.S. Lewis; CARAVAL Series by Stephanie Garber; THE GREAT ALONE by Kristin Hannah; WILLIWAW by Tom Bodett; THE SELECTION Series by Kiera Cass; THE BEAR AND THE NIGHTINGALE by Katherine Arden; SPINNING SILVER by Naomi Novik; THE WITCH AND THE TSAR by Olesya Gilmore; THE INFERNAL DEVICES Series and THE LAST HOURS Series by Cassandra Clare...
2024-01-2329 min
The Truth Is Only OneWWDTM: David OyelowoActor David Oyelowo joins panelists Faith Salie, Helen Hong, and Tom Bodett to talk being mistaken for MLK, how a crush led to his acting career, and more. Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal when you sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+ at plus.npr.org/waitwait.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2024-01-2052 min
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!WWDTM: David OyelowoActor David Oyelowo joins panelists Faith Salie, Helen Hong, and Tom Bodett to talk being mistaken for MLK, how a crush led to his acting career, and more. Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal when you sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+ at plus.npr.org/waitwait.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2024-01-2048 min
The Daily GoodEpisode 931: Fighting fast fashion in the EU, a great reminder about joy, some amazing things to do in Paris, the swinging jazz of Cab Calloway, and more…
Good News: The EU is taking steps to eliminate fast fashion, Link HERE.
The Good Word: A great quote about joy, from Tom Bodett.
Good To Know: A great fact about a massive underwater canyon…
Good News: Amazing progress to relieve hot flashes for women going through menopause! Link HERE.
Wonderful World: Check out 10 amazing less-known things to do in Paris, HERE.
Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!
Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the great Cab Calloway! Enjoy a 1935 soundie of him and his band HERE.
2023-12-2519 min
The Honest Mom PodcastPivoting Your Life- It Can Be Scary!I lived the typical corporate life that included the heels, control top pantyhose, suits and pearls. The daily grind was no joke. It was exhilarating, fun, and my confidence soared in everything I accomplished. I was a people-pleaser, or should I say a boss-pleaser, and constantly did it all for my boss and company. I left my house by 5:30am and home after 7pm on a good day. I was Melanie Griffith in "Working Girl" on steroids. Then came motherhood.
If you've read my book or listened to my episode about identity, my career...
2023-11-1621 min
Circle Round Riches to Rags Veteran Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! panelists Tom Bodett and Roxanne Roberts co-star in a Dutch tale about a treasure so precious, it's priceless, and so valuable, it's invaluable!
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2023-11-1422 min
The Truth Is Only OneWWDTM: John StamosJohn Stamos joins panelists Emmy Blotnick, Skyler Higley, and Tom Bodett to talk about his new memoir, his feud with Tony Danza, and more!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2023-11-1152 min
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!WWDTM: John StamosJohn Stamos joins panelists Emmy Blotnick, Skyler Higley, and Tom Bodett to talk about his new memoir, his feud with Tony Danza, and more!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2023-11-1147 min
Here We Go with Josh RosenbergEpisode 223Back to life, back to reality...and back to those musings that have earned Josh a place on the Billboard top 3 billion. Get into some captivating content as old Rosenberg discusses Bruce Bochy, E-bikes, the basis for opinions, fast food ads, unnecessary poll questions, descriptions of our existence, and Tom. Tom? Bodett, that is. You know him. You know yourself. You know you are valued and appreciated for streaming this pod so feel the warm embrace of a cyber hug and capture the good life, wherever you can find it.
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Music by Micah Julius
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2023-11-0232 min
RPGBOT.PodcastRPGBOT Masterclass - Join the Party's Eric Silver: Creating Your Own Actual Play PodcastOn this RPGBOT.Masterclass, we talked to Eric Silver, the best DM in podcasting, about producing Actual Play (AP) RPG podcasts. We discuss some of the deep practical and technical aspects of creating, producing, and marketing excellent audio content. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Eric Silver Join the Party Podcast Other Stuff Adventure Zone ALIEN RPG Bla...
2023-09-2857 min
NWFA Wood TalkA Conversation with Tom BodettBrett Miller chats with writer, voice actor, and HatchSpace founder and president Tom Bodett. They discuss Bodett's career, which includes his work as the voice of Motel 6, and how his passion for woodworking lead to the creation of HatchSpace, which was conceived as a gathering place to support fine woodworking.
2023-09-1956 min
Her Best Self ~ Eating Disorder Recovery, Anorexia, Bulimia & Food FreedomEP 75: 7 Ways to Help Someone With an Eating Disorder Who Doesn’t Want Help + Hope Along the Healing JourneyHey Girl,
If you are struggling with disordered eating or you are looking to find support for someone who is? If you answered yes...today's episode is FOR YOU!
In Episode 75, I share 7 ways to help someone who doesn't want help, & I give you insight into my own freedom journey + hope along the way!
In my experience, t's so very important to show love, kindness & provide an "open door" if you are in the midst of helping navigate support for someone who is dealing with this dreadful disease.
I share with...
2023-09-1421 minHer Best Self ~ Eating Disorder Recovery, Anorexia, Bulimia & Food FreedomEP 75: 7 Ways to Help Someone With an Eating Disorder Who Doesn’t Want Help + Hope Along the Healing JourneyHey Girl,
If you are struggling with disordered eating or you are looking to find support for someone who is? If you answered yes...today's episode is FOR YOU!
In Episode 75, I share 7 ways to help someone who doesn't want help, & I give you insight into my own freedom journey + hope along the way!
In my experience, t's so very important to show love, kindness & provide an "open door" if you are in the midst of helping navigate support for someone who is dealing with this dreadful disease.
I share with...
2023-09-1421 min
Intención del díaIntención jueves 24 ag“Dicen que una persona necesita solo tres cosas para ser verdaderamente feliz en este mundo:
♥️alguien a quien amar,
♥️algo que hacer y
♥️algo por lo que tener esperanza.” Tom Bodett
2023-08-2405 min
The Truth Is Only OneWWDTM: Randall ParkFor some, being a triple-threat actor/writer/comedian is enough, but not for Randall Park, who decided to add "director" to the list with his debut film Shortcomings. He joins guest host Karen Chee and panelists Zainab Johnson, Tom Bodett and Josh Gondelman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2023-07-2951 min
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!WWDTM: Randall ParkFor some, being a triple-threat actor/writer/comedian is enough, but not for Randall Park, who decided to add "director" to the list with his debut film Shortcomings. He joins guest host Karen Chee and panelists Zainab Johnson, Tom Bodett and Josh Gondelman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2023-07-2947 min
CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane PauleyTurtle Rescue, Future of Local Newspapers, Tom Bodett
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Lee Cowan reports on efforts to rescue endangered sea turtles, by air. Also: Ted Koppel looks at how some South Carolina newspapers are finding new strategies to survive; Faith Salie visits the woodworking shop of writer and NPR essayist Tom Bodett; and Roxana Saberi takes a spin through the history of the Ferris wheel.
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2023-07-0246 min
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!WWDTM: Weird Al YankovicWeird Al joins panelists Josh Gondelman, Robby Hoffman, and Tom Bodett to talk about his new (mostly real) biopic, and what he would've done if Prince hadn't turned him down.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2023-04-2247 min
The Truth Is Only OneWWDTM: Weird Al YankovicWeird Al joins panelists Josh Gondelman, Robby Hoffman, and Tom Bodett to talk about his new (mostly real) biopic, and what he would've done if Prince hadn't turned him down.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2023-04-2251 min
No Vacancy Live!Tom Bodett Leaves a Light On! OMG. I met Tom Bodett! and he left a light on... for me! thanks G6 Hospitality LLC
2023-04-1302 min
The Morning Drive, A Podcast by Double T Sports NetworkMarch 23rd, 2023: Texas Tech basketball coaching search, Tom Bodett, Tech Baseball vs Texas this weekend, and who we thing in the Big 12 football upcoming season will make the biggest jump and fall.Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent Texas Tech basketball coaching search, Tom Bodett, Texas Tech Baseball vs Texas this weekend, and who we thing in the Big 12 football upcoming season will make the biggest jump and fall.
2023-03-2351 min
Happy Life Studios PodcastPlease Don't Panic (Happy Week and Happy Life Challenge finale) HL356"They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for." Tom Bodett. Let's talk about all 3. Especially something to hope for, because Happy and Hope are twins. They are inseparable. You can't have one without the other. In this episode we wrap up our Happy Week as well as celebrate The International Day of Happiness and the first day of Spring. It's a crazy day at Happy Life Studios. Listen and you will see what I am talking about. Make sure you...
2023-03-2019 min
The Truth Is Only OneSecretary of State Antony BlinkenSecretary of State Antony Blinken takes some time out from his busy schedule to tell panelists Dulcé Sloan, Eugene Cordaro, and Tom Bodett about his musical alter ego, ABlinken, and to answer three questions about Matthew Mcconaughey.Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2023-01-2151 min
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!Secretary of State Antony BlinkenSecretary of State Antony Blinken takes some time out from his busy schedule to tell panelists Dulcé Sloan, Eugene Cordaro, and Tom Bodett about his musical alter ego, ABlinken, and to answer three questions about Matthew Mcconaughey.Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2023-01-2147 min
Here Comes Sunshine with Sarah ValentineEpisode 41: Someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for!Daily encouragement with your favorite Sunshine Sarah Valentine | The Mindful Minx.
Quote for today:
“They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.”
-Tom Bodett
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2022-12-1211 min
Wisdom-Trek.comDay 1992 – Laugh To Forget – Daily WisdomWelcome to Day 1992 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to WisdomLaugh To Forget – Daily WisdomWelcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. We are on Day 1992 of our Trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote and some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow b...
2022-09-0704 min
Life's Essential IngredientsSeason 2 Episode #36 John and Mark Cronin are using SOCKS to bring HAPPINESS to the world.Send a textSeason 2 Episode #36 John and Mark Cronin are coming from Farmingdale, NYYou can find John and Mark via their website johnscrazysocks.com, via their The Spreading Happiness Podcast, and on all other social media platforms.About John: He is a dancer, athlete with an upcoming performance in the New York State Games, a loyal friend, philanthropist, entrepreneur, joke teller, speaker, networker, pretzel eater, and hopefully a pizza lover!About the team - John and Mark are the father-son team that founded John’s Crazy Socks, a soc...
2022-08-3040 min
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes NortonEleanor Holmes Norton, Washington DC's long-serving Congresswoman, plays our game about DC Comics. She is joined by panelists Roxanne Roberts, Tom Bodett and Alzo Slade.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2022-08-2748 min
The Truth Is Only OneCongresswoman Eleanor Holmes NortonEleanor Holmes Norton, Washington DC's long-serving Congresswoman, plays our game about DC Comics. She is joined by panelists Roxanne Roberts, Tom Bodett and Alzo Slade.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2022-08-2752 minThe Juice with JeffThe Juice with Jeff #131
On this episode of the podcast, Lilianna and Jarad Bernstein conduct and co-produce a fantastic, superb, and outstanding interview with me in person. This is Lil's fourth time and Jarad's second time on the podcast.
After we give our introductions, the three of us have a two way conversation where we talked about several different topics.
The first topic that Lil and I talk about is what it's like to be around babies/infants. Lil asks me to discuss a few memories I have from my childhood years. Lil brings up the subject of going to Adventureland Park (an amusement park...
2022-08-191h 03The Juice with JeffThe Juice with Jeff #130
On this episode of the podcast, Maura Koenig Kenworthy conducts and co-produces a fantastic, superb, and outstanding interview with me in person, and this is Maura's very first time on the podcast.
After we give our introductions, Maura and I had quite a bit two way conversation where we talked about several different topics during the podcast including:
I talked about at great length my longtime and intense interest with electronics, audio and video production/equipment, and how I've utilized that interest thru playing with electronics and sound equipment as a child and teenager, being part of the KWDM radio fa...
2022-08-171h 23
Sushi JackknifeEP 201 Mud SeasonThis Week: Covid Boy, Pink Williams, I’m So Bored With the U.S.A., Baby I’m An Anarchist, Red Necks/White Socks/Blue Ribbon Beer, Kill the Poor, My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down, Johnny Bullied Joey, Devo Can’t Get No Satisfaction, Ms. Appleberry Is Thicc (CocoMelon), Kidz Bop “WAP”, Tim Sample’s Down East Humor Answering Machine Message Tape, Worm Digger Monthly, Currency In Lobsters, A Vendetta Against Tom Bodett.
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Instas: Nathan @siddandthefinches
Justin @justindrakecroft
As Always:
Twitter: @Su...
2022-07-111h 04
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!Everyone & Pay PhonesTom Bodett celebrates a heroic payphone and gets advice from author Samin Nosrat.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2022-05-1116 minThe Juice with JeffThe Juice with Jeff #109On this episode of the podcast, Libby Buchmeier conducts/co-produces a fantastic and superb interview with me in person.
There are a whole bunch of topics that discussed and brought up during the podcast including (in no particular order): the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, self-care, music, the "Mad for Decades" compilation book filled with the some of the best skits/stories that were published in Mad Magazine between the1950's thru 1990's, the Harry Potter series of books and movies, the Mel Brooks line of movies that are filled with hilarious puns and parodies, my pets a...
2022-04-141h 38
Show Up & Be Seen with Jen PillipowSeason 2: IntroductionSeason 2 Worksheets - NO LONGER AVAILABLEWelcome to Season 2!After doing season one, I realized there were some big topics I wanted to go into deeper detail and perfectionism was one of those topics.How you know this season is for you:• You have a tough inner critic & are ridiculously hard on yourself• You can’t remember the last time you had a glorious failure – the kind where you give something your all but fail in an epic blaze of glory• You...
2022-02-1124 min
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!Keke PalmerKeke Palmer, actor, singer and author of the new Kindle book Southern Belle Insults, plays our game about palm readers. She is joined by panelists Faith Salie, Mo Rocca, and Tom Bodett.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2021-12-1846 min
Make My Day with Josh GondelmanA Cornucopia of Pep TalksEPISODE SUMMARY:An all-pep-talks episode with appearances from lots of past Make My Day guests. Josh announces the show is going on a little hiatus and curates a series of pep talks from many wonderful past Make My Day contestants. A huge thank you goes out to everyone who contributed: Ron Funches, Bridger Winegar, Sadie Dupuis, Jon Gabrus, Anthony DeVito, Karen Chee, Sarah Hagi, Zach Reino, Jessica McKenna, Tom Bodett, Maris Kreizman, Daniel Kibblesmith, Aparna Nancherla, Mike Drucker, Tess Lynch, Jo Firestone, Mina Kimes, Laura Stevenson, Tom Scharpling, Wyatt Cenac, Alison Roman, M...
2021-11-2345 min
The Fine Homebuilding PodcastPRO TALK With Builder Tom BodettPatrick talks to former Alaska-based home builder Tom Bodett about being a builder and helping to start HatchSpace, a woodworking shop, teaching space, and gallery.
2021-10-1956 minThe Juice with JeffThe Juice with Jeff #94On this episode of the podcast, Sarah Graf conducts and co-produces an outstanding and fantastic audio interview with me in person. This is the second time that Sarah has done an interview with me for the podcast.
There are several different topics that Sarah and I talk about including: How we have both been handling the Covid-19 pandemic, our thoughts on what's going on with the pandemic these days, a few things and tidbits concerning the podcasts, how Sarah and I have both learned quite a lot about Zoom over the last 18 months.
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2021-10-011h 33
Truckers Network Radio ShowTom Bodett - Motel 6#Truckers #Drivers - The Truckers Network Radio Show on TNCRadio.Live spoke to broadcast celebrity, Tom Bodett. You know him as the spokesman and signature voice of Motel 6. Tom drove a semi back in the day! It is a very entertaining episode with a great storyteller who is humorous and down to earth. Tom is a published author and is also heard on National Public Radio on Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me and The Moth Radio Hour. Find out more about Tom Bodett. Check out this interview recorded during the Guilty by Association Truck Show in Joplin, Missouri.
2021-09-2843 minTruckers Network Radio ShowTom Bodett - Motel 6#Truckers #Drivers - The Truckers Network Radio Show on TNCRadio.Live spoke to broadcast celebrity, Tom Bodett. You know him as the spokesman and signature voice of Motel 6. Tom drove a semi back in the day! It is a very entertaining episode with a great storyteller who is humorous and down to earth. Tom is a published author and is also heard on National Public Radio on Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me and The Moth Radio Hour. Find out more about Tom Bodett. Check out this interview recorded during the Guilty by Association Truck Show in Joplin, Missouri.
2021-09-2843 min
Bret HammondLet There Be Hospitality; Genesis 1:1-31Genesis 1 kicks off the creation story with those familiar words, "Let there be light." The first thing God does is provide us with the guidance we need to find our way in this world and, ultimately, find our way to him.
What does the Bible say about the way we welcome others? How do we become more intentional about showing hospitality to our visitors and guests? Genesis 1 is all about how God made room for us. When we look at what He did for us, we see ways to make room for others.
God said, "let there be light," and...
2021-08-0132 minBret HammondLet There Be Hospitality; Genesis 1:1-31Genesis 1 kicks off the creation story with those familiar words, "Let there be light." The first thing God does is provide us with the guidance we need to find our way in this world and, ultimately, find our way to him.
What does the Bible say about the way we welcome others? How do we become more intentional about showing hospitality to our visitors and guests? Genesis 1 is all about how God made room for us. When we look at what He did for us, we see ways to make room for others.
God said, "let there be light," and...
2021-08-0132 min
Here's What I'm Seeing...So long (for now?)This has been a fun run, but it's time to stop. Or, as Tom Bodett famously said, "We'll leave the light on for ya..."
2021-07-1924 min
Musicians Tip Jar22. The Hidden Gems of Knowledge in One hit wonders with Storm Gloor - Part 2Quote:“In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.” -Tom Bodett “Don’t let hard lessons harden your heart” -Carlos A. Rodriguez Some of the most valuable lessons in life often come the hard way or at least it can feel hard to accept them. Even when we know these lessons to be true, we resist their reality as we want a different one. Sometimes our resistance is capable of changing the outcome and sometimes it is just swimming up stream. The altern...
2021-07-1327 minThe Juice with JeffThe Juice with Jeff #90On this episode of the podcast, Julia Franklin conducts and co-produces a fantastic and outstanding audio interview with me in person. This audio interview was recorded outdoors in the partially enclosed (with open air sides) shelter house structure at Crossroads Park in West Des Moines, IA.
After I give some introductory remarks, Julia asked me questions focusing in-depth on several different topics including:
1. How Julia and I met each other at a play called "Brilliant Traces" that was performed by a group called TheatreMidwest in January 2020. Julia did scenery and design work for the play...
2021-07-121h 24Musicians Tip Jar21. The Hidden Gems of Knowledge in One Hit Wonders with Storm Gloor - Part 1Quote:“In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.” -Tom Bodett “Don’t let hard lessons harden your heart” -Carlos A. Rodriguez Some of the most valuable lessons in life often come the hard way or at least it can feel hard to accept them. Even when we know these lessons to be true, we resist their reality as we want a different one. Sometimes our resistance is capable of changing the outcome and sometimes it is just swimming up stream. The altern...
2021-07-0631 minMake My Day with Josh GondelmanClassic Wood Questions (with guests from Wait Wait Don't Tell Me)EPISODE SUMMARY:A recording of our recent livestream show. Paula Poundstone, Tom Bodett, and Peter Sagal compete to cheer Josh up. Karen Chee pops in as well and is delightful in a non-competitive setting. Quick note for listeners who didn't watch the livestream: Paula Poundstone repeatedly pretends to cut her head off with a saw over the course of the episode. Ticket sales from the live show benefitted HatchSpace, a not-for-profit woodworking collective in Vermont that Tom co-founded.Donate to HatchSpace: https://hatchspace.org/DonateListen to W...
2021-06-2957 minThe Juice with JeffThe Juice with Jeff #88On this episode of the podcast, Ann Morris conducts/co-produces a fantastic audio interview with me in person, and this is the second she has done an interview on "The Juice with Jeff". During the interview, a bunch of different topics are brought up such as:
1. Any opportunities I have had to go out in public during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as occasions I have been able to get together with friends since I have gotten the Moderna vaccines and being my being considered fully vaccinated as of late March 2021. We also talk about a couple...
2021-06-211h 12The Juice with JeffThe Juice with Jeff #87On this episode of the podcast, Jamie Miller Bricker conducts/co-produces an excellent audio interview with me thru Zoom. During the interview, we bring up the following topics:
1. When Jamie and I first met back in the fall of 1985. I then talk with Jamie about my synagogue affiliation both past and present, how I became a halakhically observant Jew over the years, the building renovations/remodeling that occurred at Tifereth Israel Synagogue around 2010-2011, and a couple other things about the Des Moines Jewish community.
2. Then Jamie asks me to talk about my j...
2021-05-281h 19
The Intuitive Therapist with Janis R. Cohen3 Things you need to be truly happyMost people have the tendency to believe that happiness comes when you reach a certain destination in life: the new car, the new home, the new job, the new body. But, the truth is that those things offer temporary happiness. Janis talks about the basis of true happiness and how you can achieve it without needing to have anything.
(and the most important person to love is YOU!)
They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” -Tom Bo...
2021-02-1509 min
Small Town NewsHomer, AK - I Am Fish and I Will Leave the Light on for YouWelcome to Homer, Alaska, the "Halibut Fishing Capital of the World"! Located on the shore of Kachemak Bay, the area was first settled when coal was discovered in the area in the 1890s. Homer is the southernmost town on the contiguous Alaska highway system and erected its first traffic light in 2005. The most recognizable feature of the town is the Homer Spit. It is a narrow gravel bar that extends in the bay and has the longest road into ocean waters in the entire world. Notable residents include Christian worship musicianLincoln Brewster, Motel 6 spokesman Tom Bodett, and Jean Keene, the "...
2021-01-301h 02The Juice with JeffThe Juice with Jeff #75On this episode of the podcast, Maia (Young) Bauman conducts and co-produces a fantastic and really fun audio interview with me filled with quite a bit of two-way conversation throughout the interview. There were a bunch of things that Sarah and I talked about during this audio interview including:
1. During both the first 20 or minutes of the podcast and also during the last 25 minutes of the podcast; Maia and I talk about some memories from our growing up in Des Moines, and we also share our memories, experiences, favorite moments, etc... from our years together at Crossroads...
2020-12-151h 39The Juice with JeffThe Juice with Jeff #73On this episode of the podcast, Sarah (Henry) Suemnig conducts and co-produces a fantastic and super fun audio interview with me filled with plenty of two-way conversation throughout the interview. There were a whole bunch of things that Sarah and I talked about during this audio interview, both on the serious stuff and the fun/entertaining stuff.
1. The first thing that Sarah brings up with me is about my singing as a hobby and remember how I sang in two of the choirs during my years at Valley High School. I talk with Sarah about the really...
2020-12-011h 40
The War on CarsGetting the Car Out of Carbon EmissionsIt appears that the long-awaited electric car revolution is finally upon us. Are you ready? Are you excited? Last week, General Motors officially launched the electric version of the Hummer. The Hummer, of course, is the purposely intimidating sport utility vehicle based on the U.S. military’s HumVee. Popularized during America’s turn-of-the-century oil wars, the Hummer has long been one the personal vehicles that is most like a gigantic middle finger on four wheels. Weighing almost two tons, with 1,000 horsepower, and 0 to 60 m.p.h. acceleration in three seconds, the 2022 Hummer E.V. begs the question: Are we simp...
2020-11-0334 min
HypotheticastEP.096 — What Is He, A Ghost Eater?Hi! Ooh! You! It's you. We made something for you this week, and it's would-you-rather shaped. We baked it with the last of our flour, so we hope you enjoy the crispy-crunchy-peanut-buttery flavor. Asteroids is the theme! Asteroids! I hope you're ready to learn. Topics include: Being Tom Bodett, She Is Baby, How Does Pac Man Move, Kill Me Now With An Asteroid, Unfinished Polish Business, Blast Through My Atmosphere, and Ripped Russian Kids. *** Come chat with us, and other fans, in our FACEBOOK GROUP. iTunes FacebookTwitter Ins...
2020-04-2233 min
The Best 5 Minute Wine PodcastBear Creek Winery – Homer, AKJoin us as we explore the fascinating world of fruit wines at Bear Creek Winery in Homer, Alaska, where the flavor profiles are refreshingly distinct from traditional grape wines. Host Forest Kelly engages with winery owner Lewis, who shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of crafting wines from local berries and fruits in a region known for its halibut fishing. Discover the innovative spirit behind their popular strawberry rhubarb wine and the exciting plans for new products, including sparkling apple wine. Lewis highlights the collaborative nature of the winemaking community in Alaska, emphasizing the unique tastes that fruit...
2020-02-2107 min
See'rs, Be-ers, Knowers and DoersWhen the "Good Life" stops working and Guidance, Intuition and a Horse Bring You Back to LifeI spoke with Lisa Arie Jan 9, 2020 and we spoke about her road to her current role supporting people around the world with a transformational tool she has developed with her horses and her husband at there location in Colorado. This transformation can happen in person with the horses or online and it will have the same effect. Lisa in her own way is sharing what she lived with her own transformation by 'going to the horse' when she was basically given a death sentence. Lisa's BioLisa Arie co-founded Vista Caballo with her husband Jess...
2020-02-1028 min
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business340: The difference between SCHOOL and BUSINESS!In today's episode we'll talk about the quote from Tom Bodett that says "The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson."
2020-02-1010 min
Create What You SpeakPlaceholderDo you remember that old commercial for Motel 6, where the announcer named Tom Bodett used to say "we'll leave the light on (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRef480O9Kw)"? If you don't, click the link for more information, it's a fun trip down memory lane! That tag line corresponds to this week's show about placeholders. The best way I can describe a placeholder is leaving the light on for someone or something that keeps us in a waiting mode and from living our lives. Placeholders can keep us paralyzed, make us feel terrible and keep us stuck from m...
2019-12-0927 min
Create What You Speak with Sloane FreemontPlaceholder
Do you remember that old commercial for Motel 6, where the announcer named Tom Bodett used to say “we’ll leave the light on“? If you don’t, click the link for more information, it’s a fun trip down memory lane! That tag line corresponds to this week’s show about placeholders. The best way I can describe a placeholder is leaving the light on for someone or something that keeps us in a waiting mode and from living our lives. Placeholders can keep us paralyzed, make us feel terrible and keep us stuck from moving forward. Not all placeholders are bad thoug...
2019-12-0927 min
Downtown: The PodcastDowntown: The Podcast Episode #052Tom Bodett & Peter Asher - Tom discusses his work on "Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me" & a new project in his Vermont town. Peter looks back on his days in Peter & Gordon, producing artists like James Taylor & Linda Ronstadt, and his show on Sirius XM Radio's The Beatles Channel.
2019-05-0130 minPodcast – Downtown with Rich KimballDowntown: The Podcast Episode #052Tom Bodett & Peter Asher – Tom discusses his work on “Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me” & a new project in his Vermont town. Peter looks back on his days in Peter & Gordon, producing artists like James Taylor & Linda Ronstadt, and his show on Sirius XM Radio’s The Beatles Channel.
2019-05-0130 min
Questionable PeopleEpisode 6 – Chris Smith on advertising, hair metal, Tom Bodett, and historical perspective
Chris Smith
Chris is the creative director for Motel 6 and HEB. He’s won the Mercury Award for radio 7 times. He’s a two-time jeopardy champion, an improv comic, a serial event MC, and a dad. He’s also Matt’s former hair-metal-cover-band-mate. Pictures below for proof.
2019-03-071h 48
The Well Fed Guide To LifeEp. 512 – Good Idea Bad IdeaIf only we had Tom Bodett to narrate the show. This week's location: Guiseppe's Italian Ristorante
2019-01-1648 min
Delete This!13 - The Tom Bodett of MetamucilKatherine forgets about chips, Jolt Cola, the lost calzone, Gucci slides, our animatic, and embryonic Smash Mouth fans. Basically, this is a good episode. Also, I'm gonna get upset about the Death of Expertise later in the episode, so be ready for that.
2018-06-0451 min
The MothWait Wait... Don't Tell Me!: Tom BradyPublished on 17 Mar 2018. Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots, joins us along with panelists Helen Hong, Mo Rocca, and Tom Bodett.
2018-04-2900 min
All Souls Unitarian Church'THE HEALING SALVE OF HOPE' - A sermon by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson (Contemporary Service)The sermon was delivered on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, Affiliate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION “They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” ―Tom Bodett Hope basically means happy anticipation of good. For some, hope means happy anticipation of God! Hope evolves and involves—aspirations, desires, wishes, expectations, ambitions, aims, goals, plans, designs, dreams, daydreams, pipe dreams. Scripture says, Hope is a form of emotional salvation. Join this hardy conversation about hope in every se...
2017-12-1031 min
Rotated ViewsEpisode 75: Back to SchoolIn this episode the crew talks about their experiences with going back to school both as kids and as adults. We cover topics that range from the first day of school, our favorite outfits, our best school memories and handling our children in school. We wrap the episode up with quotes from Shakuntala Devi & Tom Bodett.
2017-09-191h 02
Who Are These Podcasts?Ep14 - Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!Kevin and Karl review a podcast called Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, episode entitled "Rachel Bloom". Kevin loves the production values and occasionally chuckles at the jokes while Karl wishes the entire show would die in a fire. Bill Curtis and Tom Bodett are featured on the show and Kevin discloses that their velvet voices are fan-wank material. Karl does his best to educate us all on song writing theory in a constructive and helpful way. Carlos Santana is talked about for some reason and Kevin is as white as old dog poo. All this and more on this week...
2016-05-1650 min
Monetizing Your Creativity - Pursuing a career in film, television, writing, theatre, music & design with your talents030 Lisa Gilroy (YTV, Undercover High) Improv for an Emmy nominated TV showHer energy alone is contagious. Stir in a terrific sense of comedy and several cupfuls of improv training and you have the perfect recipe for a dish we call “Fun to Work With” and a TV host, comedian and actress we call Lisa Gilroy!
This multi-talented young woman was the host of YTV’s Undercover High (series nominated for an International Emmy) and currently co-hosts the afternoon pre-teen staple called The Zone as well as the live broadcast talent search competition The Next Star. When Lisa isn’t on camera, she’s writing and performing comedy sketches with a variety of improv...
2016-04-0619 min
Live Wire with Luke Burbank"Just Visiting" with Tom Bodett, Betsy Hodges, Chris Coleman, Fancy Ray and The JayhawksLive Wire visits the Twin Cities! Local TV pitchman Fancy Ray McCloney shows Tom Bodett how to spice up his Motel 6 ads, the mayors of St. Paul and Minneapolis (Chris Coleman and Betsy Hodges) face-off in a trivia contest to determine who is the superior mayor, and The Jayhawks share their signature sound that put Minneapolis on the musical map.
2016-03-2556 minLive Wire with Luke BurbankEp. 301: "On the Road" with Tom Bodett, Scott Poole, Courtenay Hameister and Box SetWait Wait Don't Tell Me's Tom Bodett offers up the key to a happy, sober life (not hanging out with drunk jackasses plays a role), Scott Poole waxes poetic about corn dogs, Head Writer Courtenay Hameister says farewell, and Box Set offers up stunning harmonies.
2015-12-2553 min
Dad University PodcastBack to School Survival Tips, 1st Day of Kindergarten, Brain Packets, Clothing Police, Extra Hugs – Ep 24This segment is dedicated to “Back to School”. We start of with the Battlefield and discuss tips for preparing kids for going to a big school for the first time (kindergarten). Here are some survival tips to make the first day easier: 1) Do a dry run – visit the school, practice dropping off, practice picking up 2) Get everything ready the night before 3) Learn the teacher’s name – say how positive it will be 4) Get plenty of sleep 5) Eat Healthy Foods 6) Create a morning schedule – practice a day or two before Because the first week is going to be a big deal for them...
2015-08-1936 min
Get New Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentThe Best of Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me! More Famous People Play 'Not My Job' by Peter SagalPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/217501 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Best of Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me! More Famous People Play 'Not My Job' Author: Peter Sagal Narrator: Carl Kasell, Peter Sagal Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 7 minutes Release date: August 12, 2014 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Billy Collins, U.S. poet laureate from 2001 to 2003, plays a game called, “I can feel it coming in the air tonight,” in which he responds to questions about musician Phil Collins. Al Gore tries to match his former boss’ mastery of the My Little Pony children’s show in a game called “...
2014-08-1205 min