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In this episode, KyLee and Darcy share a few holiday highlights, then KyLee sits down with author Julie Klassen to talk about research, faith, and her latest Regency release. Key takeaways Holiday traditions can be simple, and still feel special. Teachers and read-aloud stories can shape a reader and a writer for life. Julie Klassen weaves themes of grace, forgiveness, and second chances into her fiction. Real places and local legends can add weight and texture to historical novels. Whispers at Painswick Court blends romance with gothic atmosphere and a murder plot. Holiday baking, hot chocolate, and an Instagram invite A Bookworm Review of The Lost Girl of Astor Street, Stephanie Morrill KyLee: Today I will be talking with Julie Klassen. Darcy will not be with us because she’s gone to spend some time with her family. We’re recording this beforehand, and Darcy, we are about 10 days until Christmas. I know you are full of Christmas cheer and doing tons of Christmas things. No, that is not true. Darcy and I were talking about how it feels like the season has not quite started because we have been so busy. However, there are a couple special things we would like to share with you. Darcy: The most Christmas-y thing I am doing this year is making hot chocolate over and over at the ice cream shop. I’m not complaining — I love hot chocolate. I love making it, frothing the milk and everything. I am really looking forward to visiting my sister for Christmas. She lives five hours away. We see each other regularly through the year, but I’m going to spend a whole week at her place with my younger sister. The three of us will be hanging out. She has to work, so we’ll probably be doing some reading during the day. I have a couple of Christmas novellas picked out, one by Rosanna White. I’m looking forward to relaxing and doing Christmas-y things after I get the chaos behind me. KyLee: Do you ever throw something in with your hot chocolate, or make it different? Darcy: I’m very classic. I like to stir it with a candy cane and let that slowly melt in. So it’s like a peppermint hot chocolate. KyLee: I only ask because I started baking while procrastinating on preparing for this episode. I had this idea to take peanut butter cookies, make them a little bigger, and put a Reese's cup in the middle. Like you put a chocolate kiss in the middle. We got Reese's cups and they were PB&J, which I’m not the biggest fan of. I thought, let's see if I can make this work. I get halfway through the recipe. I have my sugar out, shortening measured, flour measured, and I have no peanut butter. I do not know how this happened in my house. My oldest has a pretty severe allergy to milk that affects her esophagus. Finding things like proteins is something we’re constantly trying to do. I pulled out some plant-based chocolate protein powder and mixed that in with the cookies, then cooked them up. They are so good. They are a little heavy on the sugar. Along with having my daughter with this severe allergy, my husband has diabetes. So I rarely bake. I was procrastinating and it is Christmas time, so I broke that out. He tried them against my recommendation. He hates coconut, and since it is plant-based, it has coconut, so he does not want them. So it worked out. Darcy: I love that you are improvising with your holiday baking. This may be a new tradition. You might end up making these chocolate-protein-powder cookies every Christmas now. KyLee: They might be the start of a beautiful Christmas dessert. For our listeners, we are going to do something fun. Pop over to Instagram, on the Historical Bookworm Podcast page. On Instagram, it is Historical Bookworm Podcast, not Historical Bookworm Show. You will find a picture of my cookies, and Darcy, a picture of some hot chocolate. Darcy: Yes, absolutely. KyLee: We would love to see pictures of your sweet treats that you are making this holiday season. Now we are going to get on to the show with Julie Klassen. Meet Julie Klassen Julie Klassen loves all things Jane—Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. She worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full time. Three of her novels have won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. She has also won the Minnesota Book Award, the Midwest Book Award, and Christian Retailing's BEST Award. Julie is a graduate of the University of Illinois. She and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota.  KyLee: Julie, welcome to the Historical Bookworm Show. Julie: Thank you, KyLee. I’m happy to be here. The most Jane Austen thing, besides tea KyLee: Tea drinking goes without saying for an Anglophile. What is the most Jane Austen thing, other than drinking tea, that you might incorporate into your daily life? Julie: True confessions, I do not drink as much tea as I’m probably alleged to do. I am a coffee drinker. Normally it is coffee in the morning, and then I might switch to tea. I just went to the Jane Austen Christmas and birthday party for my local Jane Austen Society of North America meeting and drank lots of tea. Today I drank lots of tea, but it’s not usual. I don’t incorporate a lot of things from the Regency era into my real life because I like my computer and technology. A few things I do. I love candles. I’m not a writer who writes with music or soundtracks, but I do love to burn sweet-smelling candles when I write. If we’re talking about Christmas, then I do love to go to church. We have candlelit services. Charity was very big in the Jane Austen time during Christmas in general. Those kinds of things I am a fan of, but I also like modern medicine and other ways of modern life. KyLee: I agree with you about the modern thing. There is something homey and romantic about candles. Aromatherapy would be great for when you are writing. Julie: I do enjoy it. Ordinary people who leave a lasting impact KyLee: Jane Austen's characters are average people with ordinary lives, often drawn from real life observations. Can you tell us about a time an ordinary person left a lasting impact on your life? Julie: There are a lot. I’ll name teachers. Mrs. Hayes read Jane Eyre to us out loud over several weeks in the sixth grade. That cemented my love of all things English, British literature. Even though I grew up in Illinois, she had a big impact on me. Later, Mrs. Mitchell, a high school writing English teacher, encouraged me in my writing. I am still connected with both of those women online, and I send them my books every year. KyLee: Teachers have a big impact on our lives. There is something special about having a story read aloud to you. It builds trust and imagination. I am a teacher, so I try to read out loud to my students often. I read to them every day. When my children were younger, I read out loud to them too. They don’t really let me do that anymore. How faith and writing intersect KyLee: Could you share a little bit about how faith and writing intersect for you? Julie: I came to Christ later, in my 20s. A lot of my books carry similar themes of grace, forgiveness, second chances, things that I appreciate in my own life. God was very generous to me and wooed me and called me and saved me when I was not interested in Christianity. I try to weave those kinds of things into my books. I have imperfect characters who make mistakes, because that is what I did and continue to do. I am grateful for His mercy, and I try to weave that into all of my books. KyLee: It makes sense that you would share those experiences. We write what we know. Real history, and writing historical fiction versus fantasy Is there anything especially interesting you haven’t covered in other interviews for this book? Julie: One of the things I love about being a historical writer is that, even though I am writing fiction, I love to base things on what was really happening. My book is set in a real place called Painswick in England. Someone praised me about how I continue to show great historical medical knowledge. I laughed because I have zero real medical knowledge, but it shows I have to do a lot of research. For this book, the main character is a surgeon's daughter. She is trying to serve as a sick room nurse to an older woman. It was a fun connection that Jenner, who came up with the smallpox vaccination, was related to Painswick. I did not know that when I made the setting there. It was interesting to include some real history about medical practices. I do a lot of research, but I am not a medical expert. KyLee: You do your research and write those characters and that story, and it takes off. Weaving in historical details makes a difference. I am a fan of fantasy too, but I like that historical fiction is anchored in the way it really was. Julie: In fantasy, you have to build that whole world. In historical, I have anchors, but you still have to build the world for the story. I don’t think I could be a fantasy writer. You would have to make up all your rules and keep track of it. KyLee: I would have to have lists of rules, then I would lose the list and find it a decade later on my computer. Julie: You and I have a similar organizational system. There are so many resources in historical. I can check if a word is too modern. I can see if Jane Austen used it. Whispers at Painswick Court KyLee: Let's talk about your latest release, Whispers at Painswick Court. Anne Loveday, a surgeon's daughter, is determined to live a single, useful life. To escape her matchmaking stepmother, she accepts an invitation from an old friend to return to Painswick, the place she and her sister spent many happy summers until that last, fateful year. Soon after arriving, Anne is asked to serve as sick-room nurse to Lady Celia, who forbade her nephew to marry Anne's sister years before. Pushing aside resentments, Anne moves into Painswick Court, a shadowy old house rumored to be haunted. Also in residence are Lady Celia's spinster daughter, her handsome adult nephews, and a secretive new lady's maid.  Two local doctors visit regularly as well, one of whom admires Anne while concealing secrets of his own. As an escalating series of mishaps befalls her patient, Anne realizes someone is trying to kill the woman. But who? When Anne finds herself a suspect and her determination to avoid romance challenged, can she discover the real killer—and protect her heart—before it's too late? KyLee: Somehow the title did not prepare me for the secrets to include a murder plot. Anne has medical knowledge at her disposal. Why has she set her heart on remaining single? A heroine committed to the single life Julie: Women in that time period, in general, their main goal was to marry and marry well. There were not a lot of options for women. Anne has gotten a taste of helping others and having a greater purpose than marriage. She thinks that because she has a sister who married in an arranged marriage and is unhappy. That’s been her example. Her young stepmother is trying to marry Anne off to completely inappropriate men. Men who are strangers, far too old, and not at all suitable. Men who want a wife and do not appreciate Anne's qualities. She’s determined that marriage is not for her. In that time period, many marriages were more like business arrangements. She does not want to marry for those reasons. She does not want to give up helping others and using the knowledge she has. The men interested in her would expect her to give that up to be their wife. KyLee: She found something she loves. Being pulled away from that would be heartbreaking. Julie: In a different world, she would have loved to be a doctor, a physician, a surgeon. She is smart enough and capable enough, but that was not an option for women. This is as close as she can get. The men in Anne's orbit KyLee: There seem to be several gentlemen of interest. Two nephews of Lady Celia, and a young doctor who admires Anne. Could you sketch a quick portrait of each? Julie: Anne and her sisters spent summers in Painswick because her grandparents lived there. She knows the two grown nephews from her younger days. One is very handsome and charming, and untrustworthy. Jude Dalby is the man her sister fell in love with years ago. His aunt said no, you are not going to marry this surgeon's daughter with very little money. So Anne has resentment toward him. The other nephew is a former military man. They were friends. He takes a shine to her and vice versa, but it is more of a friendship. There are actually two doctors in the story. Both doctors have secrets. The one who takes an interest in Anne has other stuff going on, so he cannot be forthcoming right away. Anne has to review her plan for her life. Sometimes God has other plans. She has to reevaluate if there is a way for her to have both marriage and purpose. KyLee: Which is the happily ever after we hope for. Julie: When you read a Julie Klassen book, you are going to have a happily ever after. It’s pretty much guaranteed. Gothic atmosphere, real legends, and place-based history KyLee: Did this book uncover any new historical tidbits, or give you an opportunity to weave in detail you had not shared before? Julie: There is poison involved, so I had to research those things. I love that the setting, Painswick, has real history I could weave in. The house I based it on is a real place with gothic legends surrounding it for generations. King Charles I stayed there, and people report seeing his ghost around the house and the adjacent churchyard. I am not that interested in ghosts except the Holy Spirit, but it is a well-known legend, and he really did stay in the house. The old house had jail cells in the basement because it used to be used as a courthouse. Prisoners were sent there. I love when I can take something real and weave it into the novel. I think it makes the world more believable and more real for readers. KyLee: Especially when there is somewhere they can go. If you can’t go to England, you can use street view and at least have an idea of what it looks like. Julie: Painswick has a beautiful church and a churchyard that is famous. It has 99 yew trees, and there is legend around it. If they plant another to make it 100, one of the other ones will die, and they will have to cut it down. I did not know yew has lore around it. It is a symbol for eternal life. It is also used for poison. I love to weave in that symbolism. You can Google it and see beautiful pictures. KyLee: I did not know yew wood was poisonous either. That will be handy if it is part of the murder plot. What's next for Julie Klassen KyLee: What is next for your writing, looking forward to 2026? Julie: I turned in my draft for the 2026 novel. Most of my books have been standalone. Whispers at Painswick Court is a standalone, and the 2026 book is also a standalone. It’s not a murder mystery, per se, but it’s a romantic story set on the coast of North Cornwall. It has gothic elements, bumps in the night, rumors, smugglers, those kinds of good things. It’s more of a romance with those gothic elements. It’s set to come out in December of 2026. The title is The Widow of Woodlark Cottage. It’s about a woman who rents Woodlark Cottage on this estate. There are a couple of men with different agendas and a lot of other things going on. Connect with Julie: Newsletter, Pinterest, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Instagram. Bookworm review: The Lost Girl of Astor Street by Stephanie Morrill In “The Lost Girl of Astor Street,” Stephanie Morrill combines a gusty heroine, chronic illness representation, a swoony detective, feuding mafia families, and raw emotion into a gripping YA mystery that'll keep readers guessing till the very end. Fans of first-person narratives will fall for Piper Sail's vibrant voice that practically zings off the page. Determined and devoted, Piper is a compelling character sure to win readers' hearts as they're immersed in her dualistic world of Chicago amid the Roaring Twenties. If you love to hunt for clues with gumshoes and amateur sleuths, join the search for The Lost Girl of Astor Street! Read more about Stephanie at her website. 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This week on The Book Drop, we're taking a year-in-review look at book trends, favorite reads, and what we think is coming next. We're joined by Carl Erickson from The Bookworm and Shelby Janke from the Papillion Public Library as we break down the standout literary trends of the past year, share our favorite reads. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.Happening at the Library: Puzzle Competition | Saturday, Jan. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch | Registration requiredShare and Solve: Genealogy Discussion Group | Wednesday, Jan. 7, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Genealogy and Local History Room | Registration requiredCalm and Centered: Practices for Stress Relief and Resilience | Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch | Registration requiredExplore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.Join the conversation for the next episode! Tell us “What's on the top of your TBR (to be read) list for 2026?" Share your answers by email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or DM on social media!

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The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #4 continues in Part 2 with Norbert Frassa, Rosemary Orchard, Mike Schmitz, and Chuck Joiner sharing standout tech picks. Highlights include gear for iPhone photography, an overhead camera, an automation pick, protective AirPods cases, audio gear, and an AI-focused book recommendation.   In the Take Control Books Black Friday sale, you can save 25% on all full-price titles. Or, save 50% on all ebooks, including upgrades, for a full year with a Take Control Premium membership for $14.99. Plus, if your order total including Premium is at least $34.99, you'll get a free ebook of your choice! The sale runs through December 3. For complete details, go to takecontrolbooks.com/blackfriday25. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction and Take Control Books Black Friday details[0:54] Norbert's next pick: ShiftCam iPhone case and lens system[2:29] Macro photography, telephoto options, and lens ecosystem[3:37] Why ShiftCam makes a great gift and add-on system[5:13] Rosemary's pick: Logitech Reach document camera[6:19] Features, 1080p clarity, and flexible desk mounting[7:33] Book scanning and overhead camera uses[9:09] Mike's pick: Stream Deck Neo for creators and automation[10:26] How Stream Deck enhances workflows and setups[11:21] Chuck's pick: Audioengine A5 speakers overview[13:41] Audioengine S6 desktop subwoofer as companion pick[16:19] Norbert's final pick: “The Rest Is History” membership[19:33] Rosemary's AirPods Pro case by ESR with lock and MagSafe[23:34] Rugged design, secure latch, and charging stability[24:56] Mike's book pick: Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick[26:21] AI mindset, disruption, and student use cases[28:10] Chuck's final pick: Audioengine S6 subwoofer[30:45] Closing remarks and where to find the panel online Links:   Norbert Frassa: Shiftcam iPhone 17 casehttps://amzn.to/48jsEo1 Shiftcam Lenseshttps://amzn.to/48h19eD Shiftcam Full Lens Kithttps://www.shiftcam.com/collections/lensultra-bundles Rest is History Club Annual Membership https://therestishistory.com/join-the-club-2/ Rosemary Orchard: Logitech Reach overhead content camerahttps://www.logitech.com/en-gb/shop/p/reach-overhead-content-camera ESR for AirPods Pro 3 Case (2025), Compatible with Airpods Pro 3rd Generation Case (USB-C Cable), Effortless MagSafe, Drop-Proof Lock, Easy Open, Cyber Serieshttps://amzn.to/4rksyFv Mike Schmitz: Elgato Stream Deck Neohttps://amzn.to/3JYgDML Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollickhttps://amzn.to/3XoUVV8 Chuck Joiner: White Noise App (full version)https://www.tmsoft.com/white-noise/ OWC Thunderbolt Hub Docking Stationhttps://amzn.to/4pEl4eQ Audioengine A5+ Wireless Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Premium 150W Stereo Speakershttps://amzn.to/487Qmop Audioengine S6 210W Compact Powered Mini Subwooferhttps://amzn.to/3KgHrrC Guests: Norbert Frassa is a technology “man about town”. Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.  Mike Schmitz is a nerd and an independent creator who talks about the intersection of faith, productivity, and tech He's a YouTuber, screencaster (ScreenCastsOnline), writer (The Sweet Setup), and co-hosts the Focused, Bookworm, and Intentional Family podcasts. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #4 continues in Part 2 with Norbert Frassa, Rosemary Orchard, Mike Schmitz, and Chuck Joiner sharing standout tech picks. Highlights include gear for iPhone photography, an overhead camera, an automation pick, protective AirPods cases, audio gear, and an AI-focused book recommendation.   In the Take Control Books Black Friday sale, you can save 25% on all full-price titles. Or, save 50% on all ebooks, including upgrades, for a full year with a Take Control Premium membership for $14.99. Plus, if your order total including Premium is at least $34.99, you'll get a free ebook of your choice! The sale runs through December 3. For complete details, go to takecontrolbooks.com/blackfriday25. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction and Take Control Books Black Friday details [0:54] Norbert's next pick: ShiftCam iPhone case and lens system [2:29] Macro photography, telephoto options, and lens ecosystem [3:37] Why ShiftCam makes a great gift and add-on system [5:13] Rosemary's pick: Logitech Reach document camera [6:19] Features, 1080p clarity, and flexible desk mounting [7:33] Book scanning and overhead camera uses [9:09] Mike's pick: Stream Deck Neo for creators and automation [10:26] How Stream Deck enhances workflows and setups [11:21] Chuck's pick: Audioengine A5 speakers overview [13:41] Audioengine S6 desktop subwoofer as companion pick [16:19] Norbert's final pick: "The Rest Is History" membership [19:33] Rosemary's AirPods Pro case by ESR with lock and MagSafe [23:34] Rugged design, secure latch, and charging stability [24:56] Mike's book pick: Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick [26:21] AI mindset, disruption, and student use cases [28:10] Chuck's final pick: Audioengine S6 subwoofer [30:45] Closing remarks and where to find the panel online Links:   Norbert Frassa: Shiftcam iPhone 17 case https://amzn.to/48jsEo1 Shiftcam Lenses https://amzn.to/48h19eD Shiftcam Full Lens Kit https://www.shiftcam.com/collections/lensultra-bundles Rest is History Club Annual Membership https://therestishistory.com/join-the-club-2/ Rosemary Orchard: Logitech Reach overhead content camera https://www.logitech.com/en-gb/shop/p/reach-overhead-content-camera ESR for AirPods Pro 3 Case (2025), Compatible with Airpods Pro 3rd Generation Case (USB-C Cable), Effortless MagSafe, Drop-Proof Lock, Easy Open, Cyber Series https://amzn.to/4rksyFv Mike Schmitz: Elgato Stream Deck Neo https://amzn.to/3JYgDML Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick https://amzn.to/3XoUVV8 Chuck Joiner: White Noise App (full version) https://www.tmsoft.com/white-noise/ OWC Thunderbolt Hub Docking Station https://amzn.to/4pEl4eQ Audioengine A5+ Wireless Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Premium 150W Stereo Speakers https://amzn.to/487Qmop Audioengine S6 210W Compact Powered Mini Subwooferhttps://amzn.to/3KgHrrC Guests: Norbert Frassa is a technology "man about town". Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.  Mike Schmitz is a nerd and an independent creator who talks about the intersection of faith, productivity, and tech He's a YouTuber, screencaster (ScreenCastsOnline), writer (The Sweet Setup), and co-hosts the Focused, Bookworm, and Intentional Family podcasts. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

This 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #4 features Norbert Frassa, Rosemary Orchard, Mike Schmitz, and Chuck Joiner sharing thoughtful tech gift ideas that range from a projection alarm clock, device decor, sleep tech, open-ear headsets, and much more. (Part 1)  In the Take Control Books Black Friday sale, you can save 25% on all full-price titles. Or, save 50% on all ebooks, including upgrades, for a full year with a Take Control Premium membership for $14.99. Plus, if your order total including Premium is at least $34.99, you'll get a free ebook of your choice! The sale runs through December 3. For complete details, go to takecontrolbooks.com/blackfriday25. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Holiday Gift Guide #4 introduction and Take Control Books promo [0:41] Format of the gift guides and master pick lists overview [2:07] Panel introductions: Norbert Frossa, Rosemary Orchard, Mike Schmitz [3:06] Norbert's first pick: projection alarm clock with ceiling and wall time [5:34] Why projected time is so useful at home and in hotels [7:17] Rosemary's first pick: Festivitas decorative lights app for Mac and iOS [8:43] Customizing lights, themes, and year-round holiday visuals [9:31] Mike's first pick: Anker Soundcore sleep earbuds for white noise [10:59] Travel use, side sleeping comfort, and noise masking [11:31] Chuck's white noise clock app and sleep sound preferences [13:09] Norbert's second pick: Shokz OpenMeet UC open-ear headset [13:31] Dual-device pairing, work-from-home calls, and battery life [16:22] Rosemary's second pick: Satechi USB-C lanyard and phone anchor [19:32] Security, comfort, and power delivery limits for the lanyard cable [21:06] Mike's second pick: Rodecaster Video S HDMI and audio switcher [23:52] Comparing to the larger Rodecaster Video and 1080p streaming use [25:24] Chuck's pick: OWC Thunderbolt hub and multi-dock setups [27:37] Multiple hubs, workspaces, and the lure of more ports and Stream Decks [29:21] Closing thanks, Patreon, and sponsor acknowledgments Links: Norbert Frassa: Mesqool Projection Alarm Clock https://amzn.to/48D3IJi Shokz OpenMeet UC https://amzn.to/4pyj47A Rosemary Orchard: Festivas App https://mac.festivitas.app Satechi OntheGo USB-C Lanyard Cable, 60W Fast Charging, 480Mbps Data Transfer, Built-in Crossbody Strap https://amzn.to/48iBcLQ Mike Schmitz: Soundcore Sleep A20 by Anker Sleep Earbuds, 30dB High-Frequency Noise Reduction, Small Earplugs for Side Sleepers, 80H Playtime https://amzn.to/4io1GjD soundcore Sleep A30 by Anker Sleep Earbuds, Smart Active Noise Cancelling Sleep Headphones, Adaptive Snore-Masking System, Ultra-Comfort for Side Sleepers, 45H Playtime  https://amzn.to/4okbjB8 RodeVideo S https://rode.com/en-us/products/rodecaster-video-s Chuck Joiner: White Noise App (full version) https://www.tmsoft.com/white-noise/ OWC Thunderbolt Hub Docking Station https://amzn.to/4pEl4eQ Guests: Norbert Frassa is a technology "man about town". Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. Rosemary Orchard is a nerd, automator, and chocaholic. When she's not making Shortcuts or podcasting about them, you'll frequently find her discussing her love of iPads and other Apple technology on RosemaryOrchard.com, Automators, Nested Folders, The Sweet Setup, and ScreenCastsOnline. She is runs WhenWorks to help you schedule appointments more efficiently. Originally from the UK she now calls Vienna, Austria, home…until she returns to the U.K. Follow her on Twitter.  Mike Schmitz is a nerd and an independent creator who talks about the intersection of faith, productivity, and tech He's a YouTuber, screencaster (ScreenCastsOnline), writer (The Sweet Setup), and co-hosts the Focused, Bookworm, and Intentional Family podcasts. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

TRACKLIST : Guy From Downstairs - Endopero MacGyver - Nosferatu Nibaaldo & Delamaza - La forma del tiempo The Maersk Project - Travel back norf Chris Wood & Christian Burkhardt - Sputnik (Lauhaus remix) Last Pines - Submerge Franck Roger - The Jackal Its Suescun - Gol del Narigon Arutani - Ordinary thoughts Knyazev - Kontrafakt (Heward remix) Dmitry Atrideep - Bara B Celestial Sphere - What is value (Pablo Bolivar remix) Michoacan - In the dark of the night (Clap Rules remix) Mock & Toof - Underwater Babytalk - Chance (Hercules & Love Affair remix) Altair Nouveau - Space fortress The Crystal Ark - Touch Marcus Marr - Love release (Ara Koufax remix) LCD Soundsystem - 45_33 Part 1 (Runaway remix) Surhan - Watching the world (Prins Thomas remix) The Juan MacLean - By the time I get to Venus Black Leotard Front - Casual friday Capracara - King of the witches Larry Gus - The night patrols (A man asleep) (Bookworms remix) Naum Gabo - Parasymptofelia Shit Robot - OB - 8 Perel - Alles Delia Gonzalez & Gavin Russom - Rise (DFA Remix) Canyons - Fire eyes Wolfram & Andrew Butler - Talking to you Juan Maclean - One day (Marc Romboy remix) Crooked Man - Scum (Always rises to the top) Benoit & Sergio - Boy trouble (Visionquest remix) Ndf - Since we lat met (Ricardo Villalobos remix) Tiago - Disambiguation Still Going - Still going theme Holy Ghost! - Hold on (Blackjoy Mazego remix) Planningtorock - The breaks (Hannah Holland remix) Shit Robot & Reggie Watts - We got a love (Paul Woolford remix) TBD - Okay, cool

It's time for this year's Bad on Paper Gift Guide! We're so excited to dive into our picks that are very us-coded.    Becca-Coded Picks Gifts for People Who Love NYC  Katie Kime NYC Toile Tea Towels ($58) Chefanie - I Love NY cocktail napkins ($48) All the restaurants prints (5x7 $55) - John Donahue - also Paris, London, DC, Philly, Chicago, Napa W/ Hudson & Mark acrylic frame (A5 size) - Reg $44, sale: $35   Hobby-Forward Gifts (Knitting, Watercolors, Pickleball, MahJong etc.)  Emily Lex Studio Watercolor Books ($24) + Optional paint set ($18) Mark & Graham Pickleball Tote (Reg $79, Current $59) Pickle playing Pickleball Ornament ($25) Pickleball snack serving plate ($58) We Are Knitters Scarf Kit - Stan Scarf (Reg $74, Current $52) or Dinka Scarf (Reg: $55, Current $39)   Gifts for People Who Love to Travel  Dagne Dover Landon Carry On Duffel - Lg - (Reg: $240, sale $180) Etsy watercolor print of a fave city/destination Turtl pillow - (regular $55, sale $44)   Gifts for People Who Love to Host Dan Pelosi Let's Party Cookbook (32.62)  Anthro striped snack bowls ($18 for 2) Apertivo Spoon Set - $36   Olivia-Coded Picks  Gifts for Thrifters/Antique Lovers Frames + Photos, choose their own adventure Search hobbies or interests on Etsy or Ebay + 'vintage'  Planning a thrifting "day" - Choose a handful of different secondhand stores, stop for a coffee, make a day of it.   Gifts for Pisces Hand curated playlist - "these songs remind me of you/us and why"  Mini ocean oil painting  Anything sentimental    Gifts for Real Housewives Fans Beaded Coin Purse ($27+) Heather Ornament ($12.99) Brittani Bateman cameo    Gifts for Candle Lovers  Library in a Forest Candle from the New Savant Antique french match striker (etsy) Antique candle snuffer eBay/etsy candle stick holders + taper candles   Bad on Paper Coded Picks Bookish Gifts Ban.do Bookworm mug ($18) Gift your favorite book of the year or a book you think the recipient would love Signed first edition of favorite books (modern classics aren't wildly expensive usually)... also, reach out to their favorite authors!    Writer-ish Gifts Le Pen 10-color set ($19.99) + a notebook Save the Cat Writes A Novel (16.78) + Story Genius (16.77) + a notebook for their own ideas Cajou Alba Laptop Cover w/ Initials    Wild Card Gifts  For teen: BaubleBar custom makeup pouch ($38) + a lip balm Buffalo chicken ornament ($24) Beaded Bag Chain/Custom Hat Obsessions Becca - Who's the Clown? by Audrey Hobert Olivia - My new glasses!   What we read this week Olivia - Sky Daddy by Kate Folk, A Good Person by Kirsten King Becca - I Wrote this for Attention by Lukas Gage, Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck   This Month's Book Club Pick - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Better Help - Get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/BADONPAPER. Quince - Go to Quince.com/bop for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our BFF Group! Preorder Olivia's Book, Little One, and order Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

Marilynne Robinson er en spesielt aktuell forfatter, fordi vi hører så mye fra USA for tida. Og en som skriver mye om religion og USA og landets historie, men fra en helt annet sted enn det vi ser i nyhetene i dag, er Robinson. Som Kulturmisjonens Live Lundh sier: Hun skriver alt det vi burde vite, men ikke får høre noen ting om.»Vi tar for oss Robinsons to siste bøker i Gilead-kvartetten (Episode 46 tar for seg de to første). Hvorfor betyr Gilead-romanene så mye for så mange? Og hva sier de om dagens USA, om rasisme, tro og nåde? Robinsons Gilead-romaner er USA-brillene vi alle trenger!I studio sitter Arne Christian Konradsen, Live Lundh og Maria Bjørdal.

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Is your book club ready for a powerful journey through grief, courage, and mystery?In this episode of Moments with Marianne, we dive into a lively book club discussion about Caretaker by R.J. Halbert — a supernatural thriller that's captured readers' hearts across the country. Winner of multiple book awards, this fan-favorite blends mystery, suspense, and unforgettable storytelling that keeps readers turning the page wondering what will happen next. Tune in as Marianne explores why this story resonates so deeply with book clubs and what makes it such a standout read.Order Caretaker now on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/8cLQFTOVisit R.J. Halbert at: https://www.rjhalbert.com

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What if you never saw yourself as a “reader”—until one book club invitation changed everything? In this inspiring session, Meagan Briggs shares her unexpected journey from reading just one book a year to devouring over 150 annually—all while navigating the chaos and beauty of motherhood. Discover how she found connection, fulfillment, and a new sense of self through books, and why it's never too late to reclaim a hobby that lights you up. Packed with practical tips, honest reflections, and a few can't-miss book recommendations, this conversation will leave you rethinking what's possible to turn the page and prioritie a new hobby in your own life. FREEBIE for all: Meagan's Book Club Current Top Reads Get the Basic Pass to watch and/or read each speaker session for free through Sunday, October 12th. Upgrade to the All-Access Pass for ad-free listening on a private podcast feed, + lifetime access to all content visual, audio, and written.    Meagan has been gushing about books on Bookstagram for over six years. Based in Colorado and a mom of four, she squeezes in reading time between school runs, snack refills, and recording episodes of her bookish podcast. She's all about buzzy new releases, emotional book club picks, and audiobooks that make chores feel magical. If it's twisty, heartfelt, or totally unputdownable, chances are Meagan's already posted about it (and convinced you to read it too). FOLLOW ON IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ennis will welcome rugby legend and children's author Donncha O'Callaghan this Friday, as he visits Ennis Bookshop to sign copies of his new book Disaster Dad: Fun Day Fiasco. The laugh-out-loud family adventure has just been published and is aimed at readers aged 7 and up. To chat about the book, the chaos behind the comedy, and what fans can expect at the signing, Alan Morrissey had a chat on Friday's Morning Focus with Donncha O'Callaghan. Photo (c) Bookworm.ie

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You can find the blog version and show notes HERE.Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn LeiloglouWhat if famous paintings weren't just pictures—but portals to other parts of the world?What if your little sister vanished into a painting—and you were the only one who could save her?What if the art you tried to forget held the key to your family's biggest secret?Welcome to The Sword and Story Podcast, where we help Christian families find exciting, faith-filled books for their boys. Our mission is to raise strong, courageous warriors for the kingdom of God. Join us on a quest to discover stories that inspire our boys to grow into godly young men.Our guest author today is Carolyn Leiloglou. AUTHOR BIO: Carolyn Leiloglou is the author of the award-winning middle grade fantasy series The Restorationists. She is the granddaughter of art collectors, daughter of an art teacher, and homeschooling mom to four wildly creative kids. Carolyn and her husband Demetrios make their home in San Antonio, Texas, and you can find her everywhere online as House full of Bookworms.

What's more criminal in the book world – dog-earing pages or cracking spines? Would you abandon all fantasy books forever if it meant never having to read another detective novel? These are the tough questions we're tackling in our latest Book Bites episode!We're playing a bookish version of "Would You Rather" that reveals surprising insights about our reading habits and preferences. From debating whether we'd rather read only books with ugly covers (but amazing writing) or gorgeous editions filled with terrible prose, to considering whether we'd survive better in a fantasy world without plumbing or a dystopian society where books are banned – our answers might surprise you!The conversation takes amusing turns as we weigh the pros and cons of slow-burn romances versus insta-love, standalone novels versus series commitments, and whether we'd rather have an enemies-to-lovers story with no tension or a friends-to-lovers tale with zero chemistry. Our passionate reactions to certain scenarios (particularly around book care and unsatisfying endings) reveal just how deeply personal our relationships with books truly are.This light-hearted episode offers a window into what readers value most in their literary experiences. Do we prioritize beautiful prose over plot? Would we sacrifice comfort for freedom? And why does the miscommunication trope drive us absolutely crazy? Join us for laughs, literary debates, and the revelation that some book preferences might actually be dealbreakers!We'll be sharing these questions on our Instagram for you to weigh in with your own choices. Which side will you take in these bookish dilemmas? Let us know!Support the showEditing done by Connor Luther @clfilms.coMusic by @thundercatlouisMerch Here

The episode wraps up our month-long throwback series centered on Normal Sucks by Jonathan Mooney… a powerful, neurodivergent-affirming book that challenges how we define success, intelligence, and worth. Today's episode features a Q&A with Jonathan himself!  You won't want to miss this. We hope you have enjoyed our discussion of this must-read title.  Let's continue the conversation on Patreon! We host live weekly meet-ups, affinity groups, and more!  We can't wait to meet you.Join here: https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!  Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses:Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101   Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you.https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Meagan is hosting a worldschooling pop-up in Lisbon November 3-9, 2025 and she'd love to welcome you.  She's hosting Q&A sessions, so if you're new to worldschooling or hub/pop-up life, join the Facebook group for more details.  Pop-Up details and registration can be found here:  https://www.worldschoolpopuphub.com/events/lisbon-portugal-november-2025 Join the Lisbon Pop-Up Facebook group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1096928759136716 Every month we release a secular, themed unit study that is full of vetted resources and hands-on activities.  You can check them out here:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered Visit our website here:  https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/ Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!!IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeschoolmomsunfiltered?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FB: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered

Can you lower your tax burden with a trust? Tax is a large detractor from your total return, can this structure help? Mark and Shani discuss the investors that it may suit and those that it won't. Listen to this before committing, as the establishment and maintenance fees for trusts can put you on the back foot if it doesn't suit your circumstances.You can find the full article here.A message from Mark and ShaniFor the past five years, we've released a weekly podcast to arm you with the tools to invest successfully. We've always strived to provide independent, thoughtful analysis, backed by the work of hundreds of researchers and professionals at Morningstar.We've shared our journeys with you, and you've shared back. We've listened to what you're after and created a companion for your investing journey. Invest Your Way is a book that focuses on the investor, instead of the investments. It is a guide to successful investing, with actionable insights and practical applications.The book is currently in presale which is an important time to build momentum. If anyone would like to support this project you can buy the book now. Thanks in advance!Purchase from Amazon or Purchase from BooktopiaIn this week's edition of Unconventional Wisdom, Mark explores whether dividends are the answer for investors, and specifically retirees. Many members of the Morningstar community have shared that the reliable passive income provides them peace of mind. He explores how dividends can bring this for investors, but also improve living standards and provide retirement certainty by reducing longevity and sequence of returns risk. In the next instalment of Bookworm, Joseph turns to the writing of value investing legend Marty Whitman for insight. Joseph highlights Whitman's unusually consistent approach to stock selection over the decades, and looks at how ignoring short-term performance versus benchmarks could unlock a long-term investing edge. In this week's edition of Future Focus, Shani looks at new research from Vanguard regarding how you can improve your retirement income by up to 50%. Many retirees focus on overspending in retirement, but there is a real risk of underspending. Shani runs through the factors that investors need to consider to find the right balance between quality of life and longevity of retirement savings.To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're in the midst of a month-long throwback series centered on Normal Sucks by Jonathan Mooney… a powerful, neurodivergent-affirming book that challenges how we define success, intelligence, and worth. Over the next few weeks, we'll revisit our favorite episodes unpacking big ideas from the book and what they mean for life, learning, and raising kids outside the norm. We'll wrap it all up with an author Q&A you won't want to miss. We hope you enjoy our discussion of this must-read title.  Let's continue the conversation on Patreon! We host live weekly meet-ups, affinity groups, and more!  We can't wait to meet you.Join here: https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!  Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses:Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101   Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you.https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Meagan is hosting a worldschooling pop-up in Lisbon November 3-9, 2025 and she'd love to welcome you.  She's hosting Q&A sessions, so if you're new to worldschooling or hub/pop-up life, join the Facebook group for more details.  Pop-Up details and registration can be found here:  https://www.worldschoolpopuphub.com/events/lisbon-portugal-november-2025 Join the Lisbon Pop-Up Facebook group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1096928759136716 Every month we release a secular, themed unit study that is full of vetted resources and hands-on activities.  You can check them out here:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered Visit our website here:  https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/ Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!!IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeschoolmomsunfiltered?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FB: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered

We're in the midst of a month-long throwback series centered on Normal Sucks by Jonathan Mooney… a powerful, neurodivergent-affirming book that challenges how we define success, intelligence, and worth. Over the next few weeks, we'll revisit our favorite episodes unpacking big ideas from the book and what they mean for life, learning, and raising kids outside the norm. We'll wrap it all up with an author Q&A you won't want to miss. We hope you enjoy our discussion of this must-read title.  Let's continue the conversation on Patreon! We host live weekly meet-ups, affinity groups, and more!  We can't wait to meet you.Join here: https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!  Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses:Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101   Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you.https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Meagan is hosting a worldschooling pop-up in Lisbon November 3-9, 2025 and she'd love to welcome you.  She's hosting Q&A sessions, so if you're new to worldschooling or hub/pop-up life, join the Facebook group for more details.  Pop-Up details and registration can be found here:  https://www.worldschoolpopuphub.com/events/lisbon-portugal-november-2025 Join the Lisbon Pop-Up Facebook group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1096928759136716 Every month we release a secular, themed unit study that is full of vetted resources and hands-on activities.  You can check them out here:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered Visit our website here:  https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/ Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!!IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeschoolmomsunfiltered?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FB: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered

Another dual story episode, and this time, there really is no common theme beyond the fact they're both comedy fanfics, but that doesn't mean we didn't have plenty of fun! We hope you can join us as we regale you with the time Rarity was haunted by a pretty friendly (If somewhat annoying) ghost, and that other time Twilight finally cared enough about Moondancer to figure out why they look alike. Meanwhile, Jen and Wizzy will be trying to deal with an infestation of Bookworms, and hopefully they can take care of it soon! Otherwise, who knows when that studio can be podcasted in again?! Read Murder She Designed by Monochromatic right here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/580243/murder-she-designed Read Why Do Twilight & Moondancer Look Similar? (We Do?!) by Petalled right here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/497418/why-do-twilight-moondancer-look-similar-we-do

We're in the midst of a month-long throwback series centered on Normal Sucks by Jonathan Mooney… a powerful, neurodivergent-affirming book that challenges how we define success, intelligence, and worth. Over the next few weeks, we'll revisit our favorite episodes unpacking big ideas from the book and what they mean for life, learning, and raising kids outside the norm. We'll wrap it all up with an author Q&A you won't want to miss. We hope you enjoy our discussion of this must-read title.  Let's continue the conversation on Patreon! We host live weekly meet-ups, affinity groups, and more!  We can't wait to meet you.Join here: https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!  Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses:Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101   Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you.https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Meagan is hosting a worldschooling pop-up in Lisbon November 3-9, 2025 and she'd love to welcome you.  She's hosting Q&A sessions, so if you're new to worldschooling or hub/pop-up life, join the Facebook group for more details.  Pop-Up details and registration can be found here:  https://www.worldschoolpopuphub.com/events/lisbon-portugal-november-2025 Join the Lisbon Pop-Up Facebook group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1096928759136716 Every month we release a secular, themed unit study that is full of vetted resources and hands-on activities.  You can check them out here:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered Visit our website here:  https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/ Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!!IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeschoolmomsunfiltered?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FB: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered 

I sat down with author/comedian Elizabeth Redmond and discussed her amazing novel, "The Final Resting Place of a Butterfly." I really enjoyed this book; the imagery was palpable and touched upon all of the five senses, it made you feel like you were really there in the midst of the Mexican Revolution. Redmond's novel also deals with themes such as multiculturalism, dealing with narcissistic abuse, generational trauma, and feminism. This book truly pulled on my heartstrings, and I highly advise people to check it out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bad-book-bash--5889791/support.

Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with Lucy Yu, founder and owner of Yu & Me Books. Trained as a chemical engineer, her life took an unexpected turn during the pandemic when grief from losing a close friend led to deep reflection about her purpose. "I'm here on earth to do art and foster love," she realized, and from this epiphany, You and Me Books was born—the first female Asian American-owned bookstore in New York City's historic Manhattan Chinatown.  Yu's vision of creating a genuine community space resonated deeply in a time when people were starved for connection. The bookstore became more than just a place to buy books—it transformed into a sanctuary where diverse voices are celebrated and where customers feel so at home they comfortably take naps in the chairs.  The journey hasn't been without heartbreak. In July 2023, a devastating fire ravaged the bookstore, forcing Yu to watch helplessly as her dream literally went up in smoke. But what followed was nothing short of miraculous. A GoFundMe campaign raised over $360,000 from 6,000 individual donors, fellow bookstore owners offered their spaces, and community members rallied with practical and emotional support. This outpouring of love affirmed Yu's belief that "chasing love and art will never let you down."  You and Me Books stands today as a testament to resilience, the power of community, and the vital role that independent bookstores play as third spaces where people can gather, connect, and belong. Lucy's story reminds us that books aren't just products—they're vessels for connection that show us we're never alone in our experiences.Yu & Me BooksScattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder, Gabor MatéTranscending Trauma: Healing Complex Ptsd with Internal Family Systems, Frank Anderson Asymmetry, A Novel, Lisa Halliday Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, Max Porter Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution, Peniel E. Joseph  Support the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

We're kicking off a month-long throwback series centered on Normal Sucks by Jonathan Mooney… a powerful, neurodivergent-affirming book that challenges how we define success, intelligence, and worth. Over the next few weeks, we'll revisit our favorite episodes unpacking big ideas from the book and what they mean for life, learning, and raising kids outside the norm. We'll wrap it all up with an author Q&A you won't want to miss. We hope you enjoy our discussion of this must-read title.  Let's continue the conversation on Patreon! We host live weekly meet-ups, affinity groups, and more!  We can't wait to meet you.Join here: https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI  Use code BOOKWORM for 90% of your first month!  Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses:Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles  - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101   Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you.https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Meagan is hosting a worldschooling pop-up in Lisbon November 3-9, 2025 and she'd love to welcome you.  She's hosting Q&A sessions, so if you're new to worldschooling or hub/pop-up life, join the Facebook group for more details.  Pop-Up details and registration can be found here:  https://www.worldschoolpopuphub.com/events/lisbon-portugal-november-2025 Join the Lisbon Pop-Up Facebook group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1096928759136716 Every month we release a secular, themed unit study that is full of vetted resources and hands-on activities.  You can check them out here:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered Visit our website here:  https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/ Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!!IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeschoolmomsunfiltered?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FB: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered

When old secrets surface and warning signs are everywhere, how do you know what's real, and what's a trap? Tune in for a discussion with Laura Burke on her new novel Red Flag Murder: A Jolene Mystery.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!Laura Burke has always been and always will be a storyteller. Since childhood, she dreamed of becoming an author, and now, with her stories in print, that dream has become a reality. Her passion for mysteries, murder mysteries, began at the age of eight. This lifelong fascination eventually led her to a career as a Private Investigator after spending twenty years as a Nurse. In this role, she worked closely with police officers and detectives on several closed-case files, achieving remarkable results. Laura currently resides in North Carolina and is currently working on the next novel in the Jolene series. https:/lauraburkemysterywriter.comOrder Red Flag Murder on Barnes & Noble:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/red-flag-murders-laura-burke/1147770485For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com

Summer. Time for pools, BBQs, and the beach read. But why do we read "summer books"? This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images.  Further Reading: Bad Witches by H.B. Akumiah and Constance Grady's newsletter from Vox. Further listening:  ⁠Limousine⁠ podcast. If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545 or send us a note here. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer. Time for pools, BBQs, and the beach read. But why do we read "summer books"? This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images.  Further Reading: Bad Witches by H.B. Akumiah and Constance Grady's newsletter from Vox. Further listening:  Limousine podcast. If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545 or send us a note here. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of Investing Compass reviews the Australian superannuation system. For each aspect of the retirement system, Mark gives it a grade, but also shares the average grade that Morningstar readers gave. This week in Mark's Unconventional Wisdom column, he speaks about how investors can navigate their investments and their portfolio in an age of economic disorder. In a world awash with debt, it's important for investors to understand the impacts on their portfolios and how they're able build resiliency into it. Mark presents three steps to achieve this. Financial advisers are investing in droves in Separately Managed Accounts, or SMAs. In Shani's Future Focus column, she looks at the benefits of this investment product, and why more and more advisers are joining its church. Are investors prone to making the same mistake as many golfers? In a special edition of Bookworm written from his hometown in Scotland, Joseph encourages investors to spend less time obsessing over the next stock idea and more time thinking about their big picture approach. Readers can also laugh at the dreadful score Joseph recorded on one of golf's most historically significant holes during his trip home. Most investors tend to critically analyse their portfolio retrospectively. The recent surge of gold and crypto has proliferated discussions over the optimal asset allocation for modern times. In this week's Young & Invested, Sim unpacks why the price of gold has exploded and whether the asset should hold a place in the portfolios of younger investors. To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The MacStock 9 celebration continues as attendees and organizers reflect on the weekend's warmth, community, and standout moments. Mike Potter shares emotional feedback from first-time guests, praises volunteers, and announces dates for MacStock 10. With jokes, stories, and ideas for the future, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Mike Schmitz, and Web Bixby capture what makes this gathering more than just a conference—it's a family reunion with tech at its heart. (Part 2)  This MacVoices is supported by Notion. The best AI tool for work. Try it now at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Welcome to MacSock 9, Part 2 21:14 Reflections on MacStock Experience 25:36 Ideas for Future Events Links: Macstock Conference IX Digital Pass Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Michael Potter  is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. Mike Schmitz is a nerd and an independent creator who talks about the intersection of faith, productivity, and tech He's a YouTuber, screencaster (ScreenCastsOnline), writer (The Sweet Setup), and co-hosts the Focused, Bookworm, and Intentional Family podcasts. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. 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A MacVoices Live! panel of attendees celebrates MacStock 9, sharing personal highlights, favorite sessions, and the lasting connections formed during the conference. David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Mike Schmitz, and Web Bixby share tech insights, Vision Pro demos along with moments of clarity and community bonding that left attendees inspired and energized. (Part 1) This MacVoices is supported by Notion. The best AI tool for work. Try it now at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Introduction to Mac Stock Celebrations 03:38 The Aftermath of Mac Stock 08:56 Highlights and Experiences 14:31 Moments of Clarity 24:32 Building Community and Confidence 28:10 Reflecting on the Conference Experience Links: Macstock Conference IX Digital Pass Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Michael Potter  is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. Mike Schmitz is a nerd and an independent creator who talks about the intersection of faith, productivity, and tech He's a YouTuber, screencaster (ScreenCastsOnline), writer (The Sweet Setup), and co-hosts the Focused, Bookworm, and Intentional Family podcasts. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. 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This week on ANIME+, we're packed with premieres, power-ups, and a few unexpected delays!

While Rik Vollaerts' early draft of The Bookworm Turns was very different from what was broadcast, surely the final script is exactly what we saw? But no, that's never true; some changes always occur at the hands of the director, and perhaps the actors. A significant scene (and significant henchman) disappeared from this story as broadcast. Was it simply cut for time, or were there questions of taste? In the latest BAT BITS, Tim and Paul discuss the differences and what may account for them. Listen to Bat Bits and follow along with a PDF of the script by subscribing to our Patreon for at least $2 a month! For $4 a month, you ALSO get our monthly discussion of silver age Batman comics as Paul or another in our stable of co-hosts joins me to examine individual Batman stories from the 1950s and 60s! Come on over to patreon dot com slash decon comics to join the fun!  

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/233 http://relay.fm/focused/233 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Kara Monroe joins us to talk about creative problem solving, the power of coaching, and why you should have a Facts of Life book. Kara Monroe joins us to talk about creative problem solving, the power of coaching, and why you should have a Facts of Life book. clean 3022 Kara Monroe joins us to talk about creative problem solving, the power of coaching, and why you should have a Facts of Life book. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Guest Starring: Kara Monroe Links and Show Notes: I Wanna Be Me When I Grow Up The Library Community Kara's Facts of Life Book course Bookworm podcast The Confident Mind by Nate Zinser Ultralearning by Scott Young Ultraspeaking | The best way to learn public speaking Stream Deck Keyboard Maestro AirFly Pro 2 | Twelve South The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins Walden by Henry David Thoreau

A lingering question from the Bookworm arc of Batman, as broadcast, is: Why was a Commissioner Gordon impersonator seemingly shot at the opening of the bridge? As we conclude our look at the draft version of the script, we finally get an answer! Listen to Bat Bits and follow along with a PDF of the script by subscribing to our Patreon for at least $2 a month! For $4 a month, you ALSO get our monthly discussion of silver age Batman comics as Paul or another in our stable of co-hosts joins me to examine individual Batman stories from the 1950s and 60s! Come on over to patreon dot com slash decon comics to join the fun!

Bryan and Anderson review How to Train Your Dragon, Queer, Bite the Bullet, Sharp Corner and Bookworm (from assigner Tam Smith). Then, in honor of the NBA finals, the boys revisit a topic from 2020: Top 5 Basketball Movies! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson's new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty's Antiques Baldywood Newsletter COMEDY CONFESSIONAL  Listener Art:  Zac Robinson Featured Artist: Tyler Stenson The Film Vault on Twitch Buy Bryan's Book Shrinkage Here The Film Vaulters “Kubrick is Everywhere” Shirt CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @AndersonAndBryan Facebook.com/TheFilmVault Twitter: @TheFilmVault HAVE A CHAT WITH ANDY HERE ATTY & ANDY: DIRECTED BY A FOUR-YEAR-OLD Subscribe Atty and Andy's Youtube Channel Here THE COLD COCKLE SHORTS RULES OF REDUCTION MORMOAN THE CULT OF CARANO Please Give Groupers a Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Here Please Rate It on IMDB Here The Blu-ray, US The Blu-ray, International Groupers is now available on these platforms. On Amazon On Google Play  On iTunes On Youtube On Tubi On Vudu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"What if a family had to love a monster?" In this episode of Susto, Ayden talks with author, Gerardo Sámano Córdova about his artistic journey, the cultural influences that shape his storytelling, and the themes of grief, acceptance, and queerness present in his work, particularly in his book 'Monstrilio'.Enter the Instagram giveaway for your chance to win a signed copy of Montrilio!ISSUE 81 of American Short FictionA Self-Appointed Safekeeper of Beauty2024 Fall Issue of The Columbia ReviewThe Smiling ManWant to hear your story on Susto? Fill out the Letters From the Beyond form or visit SustoPodcast.com to be shared on the show!Become a Patron here!

This week, we kick things off with the return of Space Karen's meltdown tour: Elon Musk got flustered in an interview, sputtered out one-word answers, and called the journalist an “NPC,” which is rich coming from the guy whose only real upgrade since PayPal is yelling “freedom” in meme fonts. Meanwhile, 23andMe sold your DNA to Regeneron at a bankruptcy auction, proving once and for all that your spit is more valuable than most tech startups.IN THE NEWS is a parade of corporate idiocy and dystopian fuckery. Coinbase employees got bribed into leaking user data (because clearly we didn't have enough crypto chaos), Klarna keeps flip-flopping between AI and human workers like it's a bad Tinder date, and OpenAI is out here buying Jony Ive's design firm for $6.5 billion because sure, what's another billion when you're trying to build a surveillance device to stalk 100 million users? Meanwhile, the Chicago Sun-Times is publishing AI-generated trash with imaginary authors, Anthropic's new model attempts blackmail, and researchers dumped two billion Discord messages online just for kicks. And yes, Elon's Tesla robotaxis will now only roam the safest parts of Austin, which is code for “we still can't make this thing turn left.”In MEDIA CANDY, we're watching Murderbot, Godfather of Harlem, and Hotel Cocaine because who doesn't love a little synthetic assassin, crime drama, and coke-fueled nostalgia? Notepad.exe now writes for you (and probably files HR complaints too), and Audible is teaming up with publishers to replace narrators with robot voices. Yay, progress. Over in THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, Bittner brings the malware, monsters, and a new theme park review that's somehow less terrifying than the news. Bookworms, don't miss Curepedia and The AI Con — one's about goth gods, the other's about taking down our techno-overlords. And pour one out for George Wendt — Norm from Cheers is now drinking with the angels.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/698FOLLOW UPElon Musk Gets Rattled by Hard Questions He Can't Answer, Calls Interviewer an "NPC" While Giving One-Word NPC-Like Responses Himself23andMe (and Your Genetic Data) Sold to Regeneron in Bankruptcy AuctionIN THE NEWSExtortionists bribed Coinbase employees to give them customer dataOpenAI buys Jony Ive's design startup for $6.5 billionSam Altman Tells Staff Plan to Ship 100 Million Devices That See Everything in Users' LivesKlarna Hiring Back Human Help After Going All-In on AIKlarna CEO and Sutter Hill take victory lap after Jony Ive's OpenAI dealKlarna used an AI avatar of its CEO to deliver earningsKlarna users are buying now, but not paying laterDOGE Used a Meta AI Model to Review Emails From Federal WorkersChicago Sun-Times publishes made-up books and fake experts in AI debacleWe're Focused on the Wrong A.I. Problem in JournalismAnthropic's new AI model turns to blackmail when engineers try to take it offlineMIT Backs Away From Paper Claiming Scientists Make More Discoveries with AIResearchers Dump 2 Billion Scraped Discord Messages OnlineMusk says Tesla's self-driving tests will be geofenced to 'the safest' parts of AustinMEDIA CANDYMurderbotGodfather of HarlemHotel CocaineAPPS & DOODADSThe Grand Encyclopedia of Eponymous LawsApple confirms iOS 19 will end support for legacy Home app systemAudible to Partner With Publishers to Create AI-Voiced AudiobooksIn 3.5 years, Notepad.exe has gone from “barely maintained” to “it writes for you”AT THE LIBRARYCurepedia: An A-Z of the Cure by Simon PriceThe AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want By: Emily M. Bender, Alex HannaTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingFirst photos from inside Universal Studio's new Orlando theme park Epic Universe revealedA Very Honest Review on Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment | Universal's Epic UniverseGadget recommendation - Electric Air Duster with FlashlightCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSGeorge Wendt, Norm From Cheers, Dead at 76See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Jethro explores Tulip Mania, the 17th-century Dutch financial disaster that saw people selling their homes for tulip bulbs. Yes, actual tulips. Because nothing screams economic stability like mortgaging the farm for a flower. Meanwhile, Kat saddles up for the story of the Pack Horse Libraries—badass Depression-era librarians who braved mountains, rivers, and wild animals just to make sure rural America had something to read besides old seed catalogs. From botanical bubbles to literary cowboys, it's another journey into the gloriously bizarre. Because if history teaches us anything, it's that humans will do anything—whether it's trading goats for petals or delivering Mark Twain via muleback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 419 and we wanna know how tough are ya? This week Em takes us back to Australia for their most popular poltergeist story, the Humpty Doo Poltergeist. Then Christine covers the not-so cold case of Helene Pruszynski from Colorado. And lookout for random men bringing Fun Little Treats to your door! …and that's why we drink! For a list of resources or ways to help those affected by the fires in Los Angeles visit: https://bit.ly/atwwdfirehelp ! The Pour Decisions Tour is back on the road! Like a Lady in White, we'll be popping up everywhere - from Seattle to Boston. Tickets are going fast so get yours today at https://www.andthatswhywedrink.com/live ! ______________________ Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/DRINK to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Let Audible help you reach the goals you set for yourself. Start listening today when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at Audible.com/DRINK. Listeners of And That's Why We Drink can qualify to see a registered dietitian for as little as $0 by visiting FayNutrition.com/DRINK. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at MINTMOBILE.com/atwwd. Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code DRINK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices