The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

Send us a Text Message.Susan and Whittney unpack the Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2 drop with Devon Hamilton. Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @susanandwhittneyFacebook: The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

Send us a Text Message.Susan and Whittney unpack the Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 drop with Devon Hamilton. Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @susanandwhittneyFacebook: The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

Susan and Whittney discuss A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas in this book club episode featuring special guest Devon Hamilton. Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @susanandwhittneyFacebook: The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

Susan and Whittney set their intentions for 2024 and discuss their goals, one-word themes, and plans for what they want to accomplish this year. Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @susanandwhittneyFacebook: The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

Susan and Whittney reflect on 2023 and Season 3 of the podcast. Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @susanandwhittneyFacebook: The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

Susan and Whittney discuss the 2022 Netflix movie adaptation of Persuasion, based on the novel by Jane Austen, with guest Devon Hamilton. Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @susanandwhittneyFacebook: The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

Susan and Whittney discuss what they read and watched this summer. For items mentioned in this episode, click here. Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @susanandwhittneyFacebook: The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

Susan and Whittney reflect on Whittney's summer work travel, careers that align with your priorities, and Susan's 40th birthday.Mentioned in this episode: Warrior-Scholar Project  Pillow Cube (Classic travel size and Side Cube regular size)Whittney's packing cubes are Calpak, but she's eyeing up these compression cubes from BagsmartTravel compression bagsSusan's packing cubesStatue of LibertyEllis IslandStarchild Rooftop Bar & LoungeSt. Patrick's CathedralCarmine's Italian RestaurantBack to the Future the movieBack to the Future the MusicalWebsite: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @susanandwhittneyFacebook: The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

Susan and Whittney discuss Whittney's spring break visit to see Susan in Philadelphia.Mentioned in this episode:FabrikaEastern State Penitentiary Bar HyggeLongwood GardensLa ColombeParcHarp & CrownThe Happy RoosterPat's King of SteaksGeno's SteaksBing Bing Dim SumJohn's Water IceRita's Italian IceWebsite: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @susanandwhittneyFacebook: The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

Susan and Whittney give an update on what they are reading, watching, or listening to in this episode of Novel Ideas. Mentioned in this episode:The Winston Brothers Series by Penny ReidEngagement and Espionage by Penny ReidMarriage and Murder by Penny ReidThe Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John GreenThe Fault in Our Stars by John GreenLooking for Alaska by John GreenCrash Course History channelThe Vlog Brothers channelSciShow channelGeorgette Heyer booksThe Chemist by Stephanie MeyerThe Host by Stephanie MeyerThe Further Observations of Lady Whistledown by Julia QuinnWebsite: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @susanandwhittneyFacebook: The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

Susan and Whittney discuss the book Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan with Devon Hamilton. Mentioned in this episode:Season 1: Episode 2: Inspiring Your Children to Love Reading (Part 1)Season 1: Episode 3: Inspiring Your Children to Love Reading (Part 2)Season 2: Episode 2: Wish You Were Here Book Club EpisodeMad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney BoylanJodi PicoultJennifer Finney BoylanCarrie CoonKey TawThe Gilded AgeLooking for Alaska by John GreenLooking for Alaska Hulu seriesWebsite: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @susanandwhittneyFacebook: The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

Susan and Whittney talk to Alana Archangelo, aka Tik Tok's @effingbuglady, about life as a butterfly curator, STEM educator, and career changer. Mentioned in this episode:The Butterfly Place in Westford, MAAlana's Tik Tok: @effingbugladyInstagram: @thebutterflyplace Facebook: The Butterfly PlaceA Teacher Who Travels podcastSeason 1, Ep. 5: Reading Historical Romance PodcastVeronica Speedwell book series by Deanna Raybourn What's Your Reading Personality? Quiz Wish You Were Here by Jodi PicoultSeason 2, Ep. 2: Wish You Were Here Book Club PodcastGalápagos IslandsCharles DarwinJacques CousteauThe Fallen Stones: Chasing Butterflies, Discovering Mayan Secrets, and Looking for Hope Along the Way International Association of Butterfly Exhibitors and Suppliers: The American Association of University Women researchWarrior-Scholar ProjectCarol Dweck's Growth Mindset“The Power of Yet”Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @susanandwhittneyFacebook: The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

In this Novel Ideas mini-episode, Susan and Whittney discuss what they just finished reading and share their romance novel series comfort reads. Mentioned in this episode:Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinThe Storied Life of A.J. Fikry: A Novel by Gabrielle ZevinWhat Should I Read Next? PodcastAuthor John GreenRemarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltWinston Brothers Series by Penny ReidEngagement & Espionage by Penny ReidMarriage and Murder by Penny ReidVirgin River SeriesAudiobook narrator Thérėse PlummerWebsite: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @susanandwhittneyFacebook: The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

Susan and Whittney reflect on their goals for 2022 and announce their one-word themes for 2023.Mentioned in this episode:Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist by Tim FederleWintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine MayMid-Year 2022 Goals Check-In episodeThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyNavigating Challenging Pandemic Roommate Situations episodeWish You Were Here Book Club with Devon Hamilton episodeMad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney BoylanPersuasion on NetflixOur podcast archives!Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @susanandwhittneyFacebook: The Conversation with Susan and Whittney

In this episode, Susan and Whittney check in on the progress of their 2022 goals. Mentioned in this episode:Book Lovers by Emily HenryWarrior-Scholar Project, the nonprofit where Whittney worksBird by Bird by Anne LamottVeronica Speedwell series Born a Crime by Trevor NoahThe Lazy Genius Kitchen by Kendra AdachiA Marvellous Light by Freya MarskeThe Heart Principle by Helen HoangVerity by Colleen HooverWish You Were Here by Jodi PicoultA Spear of Summer Grass by Deanna RaybournLaziness Does Not Exist by Devon PriceAshley Wagner's Instagram post on Dark DaysDownton Abbey: A New Era

Susan and Whittney discuss Susan's challenging pandemic roommate situation and how she was able to resolve it.Mentioned in this episode:Roomi AppAnnie DillardBig Bang Theory Roommate AgreementThe Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizTenant Union Representative Network (T.U.R.N.) in Philadelphia)Equally Informed PhillyTurkish Student Association at Penn StateThe Lazy Genius Way by Kendra AdachiThe Guest List by Lucy FoleyThe Hunting Party by Lucy FoleyNo-No Boy by John OkadaAsian Pacific American Heritage MonthNo-No Boys InformationThe Lazy Genius Change-Your-Life Chicken

Susan and Whittney talk to Joanna Schwartz about mental health strategies, both for teachers, and for everyone else, after a challenging year. In this episode:Myers-Briggs Personality TestThe Teacher Toolbox for a Calm and Connected Classroom by Joanna SchwartzJoanna Schwartz, MSNBC contest winnerToolbox for TeachersMaslow's Hierarchy of NeedsBloom's TaxonomyReframingRaising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy KurcinkaMindful MondayPatricia “Tish” JenningsQigong Meditation TechniquesReflective ListeningThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronMorning PagesSony Noise Canceling HeadphonesToolbox for Teachers on InstagramToolbox for Teachers on Facebook

Susan and Whittney discuss Jodi Picoult's book Wish You Were Here with Devon Hamilton.Discussed in this episode: Wish You Were Here Jodi Picoult Inventing Anna  Galápagos Islands Anne Bogel/WSIRN Podcast My Sister's Keeper The Pact Plain Truth The StorytellerThe Book of Two WaysHarvesting the HeartLeaving TimeA Marvellous LightThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn HugoThe Last Letter from Your LoverThe Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

Susan and Whittney discuss their goals for 2022. In this episode:The Comfort BookMindy Kaling's short storiesBridgerton seriesVeronica Speedwell seriesAlix E. Harrow books (The Once and Future Witches, The Ten Thousand Doors of January)Tribe: On Homecoming and BelongingThe Lazy Genius WayThe Guest ListThat SummerEmily Henry books (People We Meet on Vacation, Beach Read)An Inquiry Into Love and DeathErotic Stories for Punjabi WidowsMexican GothicAnne Bogel/What Should I Read Next?Dover Public LibraryHow to Be An AntiracistJodi Picoult (Wish You Were Here)Happy HabitsGoodreadsGretchen Rubin/Happier PodcastThe Container Store

In this episode, Susan teaches Whittney the fundamentals of figure skating, her favorite sport. The Kamila Valieva doping scandal Tonya/Nancy Scandal1994 Olympics Women's Short ProgramNancy KerriganScott HamiltonBrian BoitanoMichelle KwanTodd EldredgeElvis StojkoStephane LamielMeryl Davis/ Charlie WhiteYuzuru HanyuShoma UnoNathan ChenFigure skating jumpsFigure skating jumpsFigure skating jumps videoThe skating disciplines Flutzes and Waxels podcastEteri TutberidizeKamila ValievaThe Skating Lesson/As The Blade Turns  TSL interview with Polina EdmundsRussia's state-sponsored doping, 2014Alexandra TrusovaAnna ShcherbakovaPre-rotation in jumpsTV Schedule for the World Championships

In this episode, Whittney gives Susan a quick lesson in historical romance and shares some of her must-read books. Modern Mrs. Darcy's Reading Personality QuizThe Bridgerton series | The Rokesby series by Julia QuinnThe Spindle Cove series by Tessa DareThe Brothers Sinister series by Courtney MilanThe Veronica Speedwell series by Deanna Raybourn The Loyal League series by Alyssa Cole A League of Extraordinary Women series by Evie DunmoreSimone St. James booksListener recommendations:The Outlander series by Diana GabaldonThe Other Einstein by Marie Benedict (pen name of Heather Terrell)Phillippa Gregory booksThe Tea Rose series by Jennifer DonnellyThe Celtic Blood series by Melanie KarsakMaya Banks booksFrancine Rivers booksJulie Garwood booksThe Big Sky by A.B. Guthrie, Jr. 

Susan and Whittney talk to Mya Swires of Marie Lane Bakery to get some tips for entertaining. Marie Lane BakeryMya's Party Essential:Food is the focal point!  Always have easy snacks on hand and stick to known easy crowd-pleasers.Mya's Budget Entertaining Tips:Don't entertain over a mealtime. Set an end time.Stay away from tchotchkes!Don't waste money on chair covers.Mya's Best Party Splurge Items:FlowersFoodLighting

This is Part 2 of Susan and Whittney talking to Devon Hamilton about reading with your children. Tips for Selecting Books: If you like an author, check out their other books.If you like an illustrator, check out their other books.Look for subjects that relate to your children's interests, or their experiences.Look for books that tie into units being covered at school, a TV show they watch, or things they play with at home.Rules of Thumb for Likable Children's Books: Lift the Flap BooksAnimal books (farm books, jungle books, ocean books)Board booksBooks that star a mouse protagonist!Links to books and topics covered in this episode: Reading with the Littles 1,000 Books before KindergartenWhere's Spot? Where is Baby?The Home EditLaura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page Garth WilliamsQuentin BlakeWhat Should I Read Next? podcastStick Man, Room on the Broom, and  Zog moviesAxel ShefflerStuart LittleKushiel's Legacy: Phèdre Trilogy, Imriel Trilogy, and Moirin's TrilogyThe Wilds Devon's Children's Top Book Recommendations: Stick Man, Room on the Broom, and A Gold Star for ZogThe Snowman booksAudrey and Don Wood booksMouse Paint,  Mouse Shapes, and Mouse Count

In this episode, Susan and Whittney talk to Devon Hamilton of Reading with the Littles about inspiring a love of reading in your children. Devon's tips for selecting good books for your children: Take your time while perusingLook at the cover of the bookLook at the subject of the bookHow many words are on each page?How many pages are there?Look at the layout of the bookAsk yourself if the book is accessible to your childLinks from this episode: Reading with the Littles Facebook page Devon's local library, Harford County Public Library in Harford County, MD The original American Girl book series The complete list of Roald Dahl booksThe complete 8-book Ramona series by Beverly ClearyThe Little House on the Prairie Books by Laura Ingalls WilderGoogle Map street view of the former location of the Monroe County Public Library in Stroudsburg, PA (the  library “mansion” of Susan's  & Devon's childhoods) Yertle the Turtle, the Monroe County Public library mascot (Yes, Yertle is STILL alive!) HooplaOverdriveEpic Reading, a digital library for kids Little Free Library, a nonprofit organization that increases book access for all through a network of volunteer-led free libraries Books on YouTube:  (Search “books,” “children's book,” or search specific titles)Devon refers to the Mary Poppins' Story Hour podcast, but the podcast is actually called Julie's Library, and stars Julie Andrews (who starred in Mary Poppins in 1964) and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton reading their favorite children's books. Storyonline, a SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Daytime Emmy-nominated, story website that features celebrated actors reading their favorite children's books. Additional multi-cultural, multilingual book resources that Susan mentioned she would share: Unite for Literacy has developed projects to build home libraries and support families to develop a daily habit of reading. The Spanish Experiment features well-known children's stories translated into Spanish and spoken by a native Spanish speaker. International Children's Digital Library Global Storybooks Portal

In this introductory episode, Susan and Whittney discuss who they are, how they know each other, and what you can expect from the first season of their podcast.