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On this, our 335th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss the time-traveling money printer in its newest instantiation: Trump's monetization of Truth Social, wherein you pay to get a microsecond advantage in the market. Like so many before him, he's becoming wealthy without generating wealth. But a president should be working to generate wealth for his country, and its citizens. Then: discussion of risk, exploration and frontiers in the context of Pa Ingalls and the Little House on the Prairie series, the fearful response to such things by many women, and the motorcycle accident that our son Toby was just in. (He will be okay.)*****Our sponsors:Masa Chips: Delicious chips made with corn, salt, and beef tallow—nothing else—in loads of great flavors. Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://www.masachips.com/DARKHORSE and using code DARKHORSEAmerican Financing: NMLS #182334 nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-886-5350 for details about credit, costs and terms. Visit http://AmericanFinancing.net/DarkHorse. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99.SaunaSpace: deep radiant heat from red and infrared incandescence—detox and decrease pain, reverse screen fatigue and improve your mood. http://Sauna.Space/DarkHorse for 10% off sitewide.  *****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.orgMusic: "Marble Machine" by WintergatanThis track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.netFree License to use this track in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net*****Mentioned in this episode:Truth Social announcement: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/07/16/3328489/0/en/Trump-Media-and-Technology-Group-Launches-Truth-API-a-New-Licensed-Data-Service-for-Financial-Services-Partners-That-Provides-the-Fastest-Access-to-Truth-Social-s-Most-Influential-.htmlTai Pan: https://amzn.to/44JG4bu (comission earned)Pa Ingalls and risk at Natural Selections: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/scared-rabbitsSupport the show

On this, our 334th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss data centers, surveillance cameras, and the Cartesian Crisis. Do Americans dislike data centers because they're bad for us, or because foreign agents want us to dislike them? The NYT and Alethea say that foreign agents are creating content made to look home-grown that is not, but the support for the arguments is weak. Meanwhile, the high-voltage lines going up near people's homes could have the aesthetic and—more important—health costs mitigated if those lines were put underground, due to the potential to insulate the magnetic fields. Also: Flock cameras are going up all over America. The stated goal is to track license plates, but our privacy and civil liberties are at stake. The Flock CEO compares those who are taking out Flock cameras to antifa, and Bret introduces a new idea: They Don't Actually Give a Shit About Us.*****Our sponsors:American Financing: NMLS #182334 nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-886-5350 for details about credit, costs and terms. Visit http://AmericanFinancing.net/DarkHorse. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99.Caraway: Non-toxic, highly functional & beautiful cookware and bakeware. Save up to $230 on their 12 piece cookware set, and visit http://Carawayhome.com/DarkHorse for an additional 10% off your next purchase. Add their minis duo, and save up to $350.Dose for your Liver: Tasty drink with milk thistle, ginger, dandelion & turmeric to support liver health. Save 35% of your first month at http://dosedaily.co/DarkHorse*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.orgMusic: "Marble Machine" by WintergatanThis track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.netFree License to use this track in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net*****Mentioned in this episode:NYT on data centers: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/business/china-russia-ai-data-centers.htmlAlethea: https://alethea.com/insights/how-state-actors-and-ai-slop-are-amplifying-data-center-revoltTaggard on Brockovich's Substack: https://www.thebrockovichreport.com/p/high-voltage-high-stakesCowan on data centers and magnetic fields: https://peteranthonycowan.substack.com/p/erin-brockovich-power-lines-and-theFlock: https://www.flocksafety.comDeflock: https://deflock.orgFlock CEO: https://x.com/MorePerfectUS/status/2075624572540338269Support the show

Qahir Dhanani is a Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group, where he leads engagements with multilateral and international financial institutions, as well as with donor and philanthropic agencies. Prior to joining BCG, Qahir held senior positions at the World Bank, including Advisor to the CEO, and began his career at the Aga Khan Development Network. Born in Kenya and raised in Canada, Qahir brings a deeply international perspective to his work on development finance, institutional reform, and global governance. He joined us for this conversation in a personal capacity. We open by exploring Qahir's personal journey into the world of multilateralism, shaped by his family's move from Kenya to Canada at the dawn of the first Gulf War. From there, we ask Qahir to define multilateralism beyond the summits and headlines, and he makes the case that international cooperation quietly underpins the mundane parts of everyday life - from telecommunications to air travel. We trace the evolution of multilateral institutions across decades of geopolitical change & discuss why today's talk of institutional gridlock echoes tensions the system has weathered before, from the Cold War to the end of globalization's heyday.The conversation turns to the concept of "variable geometry" and the growing role of coalitions of small & middle powers in tackling shared challenges, from digital governance to AI regulation. We explore Qahir's co-authored article in Devex on the priorities facing the incoming UN Secretary-General, discussing the difference between acting as a custodian versus an architect of the institution, and what it will take to rebuild trust with citizens, politicians, and UN staff alike. Qahir also shares a memorable analogy about institutional "salamander rules" to explain how bureaucratic processes calcify over time and how AI could help institutions become faster & leaner without abandoning the safeguards that matter. We close by discussing how the private sector's relationship with multilateral institutions is shifting from transactional to collaborative, and why the next wave of innovation and investment opportunity lies in Africa.*****Qahir DhananiBCG: https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/qahir-dhanani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qahir *****Mihaela Carstei, Paul M. Bisca, & Johan Bjurman Bergman co-host F-World: The Fragility Podcast. X: https://x.com/fworldpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fworldpodcast/Website: https://f-world.orgMusic:"Tornado" by Wintergatan. This track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.net. Video editing by: Alex Mitran - Facebook (facebook.com/alexmmitran), X (x.com/alexmmitran),or LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/alexmmitran)EPISODE RESOURCES:Qahir Dhanani, Jim Larson, “Thenext UN chief must architect a new era of multilateralism,” DEVEX, March 11, 2026https://www.devex.com/news/the-next-un-chief-must-architect-a-new-era-of-multilateralism-112027TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Intro00:01:20 Qahir's background00:03:45 What is multilateralism & what has it brought us?00:08:07 Responding to the critique that multilateral institutions are stuck in the past00:12:42 Is globalization the driving force of multilateralism: Variable geometry and coalitions00:14:54 The cost of systemic fragmentation00:17:45 Sovereignty vs. shared benefit – the case for mini-lateral cooperation00:21:09 Digital sovereignty & the case for global AI governance00:25:22 Custodian vs. architect: what the next UN Secretary General must be00:29:30 Reform, modernization, & representation – the challenges ahead00:34:58 Rebuilding trust & cutting through institutional bureaucracy00:40:21 Using AI to streamline institutions without cutting corners00:43:07 What does the private sector want from multilateral reform?00:48:14 Public-private partnership in practice00:51:01 Innovation & investment opportunities beyond Europe and the US00:55:05 Advice for the next UN Secretary-General

On this, our 333rd Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss how to avoid mosquitoes without DEET, whether Gen Z is really doing better than the generations before it (as some research and headlines proclaim), and what the hell happened to Wikipedia. First: catnip is as effective as DEET in dissuading mosquitoes (but you might end up attracting cats). Next: New research suggests that GenZ is doing great, financially, but dig just a little, and find the research deeply flawed. Finally: Larry Sanger named and led Wikipedia in 2001, and he has now been permanently blocked from the site. It has become an ideological racket rather than an encyclopedia, but we need an encyclopedia. How do we get it back?*****Our sponsors:American Financing: NMLS #182334 nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-886-5350 for details about credit, costs and terms. Visit http://AmericanFinancing.net/DarkHorse. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99. Masa Chips: Delicious chips made with corn, salt, and beef tallow—nothing else—in loads of great flavors. Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://www.masachips.com/DARKHORSE and using code DARKHORSECrowdHealth: Pay for healthcare with crowdfunding instead of insurance. It's way better. Use code DarkHorse at http://JoinCrowdHealth.com to get 1st 3 months for $99/month.*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.orgMusic: "Marble Machine" by WintergatanThis track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.netFree License to use this track in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net*****Mentioned in this episode: Catnip as bug repellent: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/07/catnip-lotion-as-effective-as-deet-at-repelling-mosquitoes-study-findsIs GenZ earning more than millennials?:  https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jun/22/gen-z-earning-more-millennials-same-age-resolution-foundationPhil Harper responds: https://thedigger.co/p/gen-z-is-out-earning-millennialsThe Guardian publishes a lot from the Resolution Foundation: https://www.theguardian.com/business/resolution-foundationLarry Sanger: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4638304/larry-sanger-wikipedia-co-founder-banned-anonymous-mob/Support the show

Send us Fan MailBassist, songwriter, music producer and film dialogue editor Kira Roessler (Black Flag, dos, solo) introduces Al to Bright Eyes' 2005 album Digital Ash in a Digital Urn. Kira talks about why this album has been one of her favorites for the last 10 years and explains why she admires Conor Oberst's musicianship and songwriting in general. She delves into her favorite tracks on the album and explores why Oberst's highly vulnerable performances are a central reason for why she revisits Digital Ash frequently. Kira also talks about her second and latest solo album Enigma and how her songwriting process shaped the album's sound.If you want to hear Kira's album Enigma in its entirety before it gets released on July 10, register for her Bandcamp listening party, which will take place on Tuesday, July 7 at 6pm ET. You can RSVP at kiraroessler.bandcamp.com.Follow Kira and her label Org Music on their socials!@kira_bassplayer on Instagram@kiraroessler on Facebook@orgmusic on InstagramBe sure to sign up for the YMAAA Newsletter at youmealbum.ghost.io. To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum.Excerpts from episodes are now available on YouTube at @YouMeAndAnAlbum. Please consider subscribing and liking!Al has put a pause on publishing new Bonus Tracks episodes, but you can listen to the past ones at the You, Me and An Album Patreon for $1/month. Just go to https://www.patreon.com/youmealbum.1:10 Kira's introduction2:13 Kira reveals how she first became aware of Bright Eyes3:08 Kira explains why Digital Ash resonates with her4:57 Al and Kira share their responses to Oberst's vocal style7:50 Oberst's openness and vulnerability is part of the appeal for Kira10:31 Al identifies the point where his experience with Digital Ash started to change12:48 Kira and Al responded differently to “Hit the Switch”16:01 Kira appreciates Conor's songwriting and album-making craft18:47 Coping with addiction is an important theme of Digital Ash22:02 Kira and Al talk about the one anthemic track on Digital Ash28:34 Al and Kira make note of the album's loop-like nature30:24 Kira addresses a few tracks towards the end of the album34:27 Kira and Al talk about the Bright Eyes discography37:32 Kira explains why she recently saw Bright Eyes perform Digital Ash and I'm Wide Awake, despite her dislike of nostalgia39:57 Kira gives some examples of artists she can get nostalgic about41:02 Kira talks about her cover of “Drinking and Driving”43:17 Kira discusses the title track and album closer for Enigma45:16 Kira explains how she created the spacious sound on Enigma49:45 Kira talks about her recent singles and upcoming plansOutro music is from “You Will Feel My Pain” by Kira Roessler.Support the show

On this, our 332nd Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss America's 250th birthday. In 1776, both Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence provided self-evident truths that prompted the formation of a new nation. Built on optimism and an entrepreneurial spirit, the United States of America is fracturing along political lines, each side incapable of seeing the humanity of people who believe different things from themselves. In those 250 year old documents we see implicit recognition of trade-offs, game theory and emergence—all of which are just as fundamental now as they were then. As part of this discussion we cover patriotism, antifa, dual vs hierarchical loyalties, Trump, the World Cup, and taking advantage of breaks.*****Our sponsors:Timeline: Accelerate the clearing of damaged mitochondria to improve strength and endurance: Go to http://www.timeline.com/darkhorse and use code darkhorse for 20% off your first order.ARMRA Colostrum is an ancient bioactive whole food that can strengthen your immune system. Go to http://www.tryarmra.com/DARKHORSE to get 30% off your first subscription order.Helix: Excellent, sleep-enhancing, American-made mattresses. Go to http://www.HelixSleep.com/DarkHorse for % off sitewide, 25% of Luxe mattresses, and 30% off elite mattresses*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.orgMusic: "Marble Machine" by WintergatanThis track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.netFree License to use this track in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net*****Mentioned in this episode:Common Sense: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/147/147-h/147-h.htmDeclaration of Independence: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcriptHarper's: https://harpers.org/archive/2026/07/happy-fucking-birthday-christopher-hooks-semiquincentennial/Musings with Chloé Simone: https://substack.com/@chloesimmone/p-203727669Support the show

On this, our 331st Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss sunscreen and vegans. It's Summer, and the sun is out! Should you slather yourself in sunscreen, stay indoors, or seek moderate exposure to the sun that grows in intensity that more your skin becomes acclimated to the season? The last, of course. Research has found that sunscreen use may be positively correlated with skin cancer, but a) “sunscreen” is not just one thing, and most but not all sunscreen is positively toxic, and b) all cause mortality is lower in people who get regular (non-sunscreened) sun exposure, so even if sunscreen does lower your risk of skin cancer—the sun is protecting your health in other ways. Also consider ditching the sunglasses, and donning a hat. Then: even the New York Times can't figure out whose team they're on, as a vegan in Portland tries to get Oregonians to outlaw hunting, fishing, animal research, conventional livestock production, and “lethal pest control.”*****Our sponsors:Mud/WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code DarkHorse at http://mudwtr.com/DarkHorse #mudwtrpodCaraway: save up to $230 on the 12 piece cookware set vs buying the products individually; include minis duo & save up to $350. Visit http://Carawayhome.com/DarkHorse to take an additional 10% off using code DarkHorse on your next purchase.Puori: Clean and safe supplements, lab tested and guaranteed. Go to http://Puori.com/DarkHorse for 32% off grass-fed whey protein with a subscription. DarkHorse code works on all products!*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.orgMusic: "Marble Machine" by WintergatanThis track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.netFree License to use this track in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net*****Mentioned in this episode:Hulscher's substack: https://www.thefocalpoints.com/p/study-finds-sunscreen-use-linkedJeremian et al 2023. Gene–Environment analyses in a UK biobank skin Cancer cohort identifies important SNPs in DNA repair genes that may help prognosticate disease risk. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 32(11): 1599-1607: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10840669/pdf/nihms-1929398.pdfNicholson & Exley, C 2007. Aluminum: a potential pro-oxidant in sunscreens/sunblocks? Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 43(8): 1216-1217: https://www.ovid.com/journals/frbm/abstract/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2007.07.010~aluminum-a-potential-pro-oxidant-in-sunscreenssunblocksHunter-Gatherer's Guide: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)NYT in Oregon: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/21/us/politics/animal-rights-cruelty-oregon.htmlSupport the show

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Your Next Great Read! This month, special guest host Melissa Coast and J are joined by the founder of OKC Silent Book Club, Meredith Dennis. Tons of recommendations across a variety of genres, including several Oklahoma-connected books. Connect with Melissa: InstagramConnect with Meredith: Instagram Connect with OKC Silent Book Club: Instagram | FacebookSign up for the Read LOKal NewsletterHuge thanks to Self Publish Me for sponsoring this episode! Books Discussed on the ShowMeredithNuclear War: A Scenario - Annie JacobsonSuch a Fun Age - Kiley ReidShoot the Moon - Billie LettsThe Sea of Tranquility - Katja MillayMelissaThe Emperor of Gladness - Ocean VuongFull Speed to a Crash Landing - Beth RevisThe Correspondent - Virginia EvansWhy We Sleep - Matthew WalkerJOn a Quiet Street - Saraphina Nova GlassThe Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl - Timothy EganThe Dog Stars - Peter HellerThe Road - Cormac McCarthyConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Tomorrow, June 10, SAPIR launches its latest issue, on (Fixing) America. An exciting set of contributors including political scientist Yascha Mounk, former deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger, Brandeis historian Jonathan Sarna, and many others explore this era in American Jewish life, on the eve of the nation's Semiquincentennial.Is America in decline? Can America become a resilient country like Israel? What does it mean to be living through the end of the postwar era? In the latest episode of SAPIR Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens joins Rabbi David Wolpe to preview the upcoming issue.Read SAPIR: sapirjournal.orgMusic from #Uppbeat: ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/theo-gerard/monsieur-groove

Master Gardener, Soozi Pline, speaks with local herbal practitioner, Nancy Williams. Nancy grew up on her family's farm in Marion County and began learning about herbs and natural remedies as a child. She studied with Phyllis D. Light -  4th generation herbalist and health educator in North Alabama. Harvesting plants and herbs she grows on her property, Nancy makes teas, tinctures, salves, and syrup remedies. In the podcast she mentions specific plants, their benefits, and cites reading sources for further study. With her roots in traditional Appalachian healing, Nancy shares her wealth of knowledge about herbs and wellness.  Links:https://www.aces.edu/https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/https://www.alcpl.org/Books referenced in the podcast:Southern Folk Medicine - book by Phyllis D. LightThe Herb book - by John B. LustHave questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.orgMusic by Pixabay   

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 84! My guest this month is Sara Causey. Sara is an award-winning author, artist, and illustrator whose work often explores power, conscience, creativity, and the uneasy tension between public image and private truth.She is best known for her tireless efforts to preserve the life and legacy of UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld, including the award-winning biography Decoding the Unicorn: A New Look at Dag Hammarskjöld and the forthcoming Simply Dag: The Private Man in a Public—and Dangerous—Office.In addition to her Hammarskjold books, Sara writes and illustrates books for children, including a new series designed to help kids (and adults) learn a second language. Connect with Sara: website | website | Facebook | InstagramDag and the Apple - Bilingual Children's BookFind out about more great Oklahoma books through the Read LOKal NewsletterMentioned on the Show:JFK vs Allen Dulles: Battleground Indonesia - Dr. Greg PoulgrainThe Artist's Way - Julia CameronThe Last Temptation of Christ - Nikos KazantzakisChildhood's End - Arthur C. ClarkeHigh-Rise - J.G. BallardInterview with a Vampire - Anne RiceFaust - GoetheConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Your Next Great Read! This month, Hannah and J are joined by member of Hannah's infamous Book Club, Devin Green. In addition to tons of book recs, Hannah drops a huge announcement about her future with the show (don't worry, it's good!).Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTokSign up for the Read LOKal NewsletterHuge thanks to Self Publish Me for sponsoring this episode! Books Discussed on the ShowDevinThe Dream Hotel - Laila LalamiBroken Country - Clare Leslie HallTrue Biz - Sara NovicSuch a Fun Age - Kylie ReidHannahBirth Vibes - Jen HamiltonA House of Vipers - Emma JacksonStrange House - UketsuLife's too Short - Abby JimenezJThe Island of Dr. Moreau - H.G. WellsThe Midnight Train - Matt HaigFour Doorways In or Near New Orleans - V.M. HarriganExtremely Loud and Incredibly Close - Jonathan Safran FoerConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Show or Leave a VoicemailWhen I was at the line of duty death funeral of Deputy Elijah Ming, I met officers from all across the midwest, but I also ran into uniformed officers from further away, specifically one officer who traveled all the way from New York City.  This was my introduction to Brotherhood for the Fallen, an organization of police officers who send representatives to every funeral of an officer murdered in the line of duty.  Today we're talking to Jason Marsman from the New York City chapter of Brotherhood for the Fallen.  We're going to talk about the strange mission to attend every police funeral in the country and the surprising gift for the family that these officers bring with them.Brotherhood For the Fallen NYC Chapter: https://www.brotherhoodnyc.orgMusic is by the WesterliesHey Chaplain Bonus Episode 50Tags:Police, Death, Funerals, Honor, Line of Duty Death, Memorials, Morale, NYPD, Travel, Brooklyn, Dallas, Kansas City, New York City, Kansas, New York, TexasSupport the showThanks for Listening!  And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOYEmail us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 83! My guest is author and podcaster, William Bernhardt. We got together on release day for his new book The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice, and an American Icon.William is the author of more than sixty books, including the nationally bestselling Ben Kincaid legal thriller series. He has received numerous awards for his books and has also written plays, a musical, children's stories, and New York Times crossword puzzles. In 2013, he became a Jeopardy! champion. He lives in Oklahoma with his wife and children.In our conversation we talk about the book, the wrestling match between art and commerce, the challenge of writing narrative nonfiction, and I test Bill's lifelong love for Superman with a quick Superman quiz. It's a fun conversation for people at every level of comics appreciation. Connect with William: website | FacebookConnect with WriterCon: website | Podcast | FacebookSign up for the Read LOKal NewsletterMentioned on the show:Justice for All - William BernhardtErik LarsonSebastian YoungerBeowulfThe Epic of GilgameshThe Iliad - HomerOdyssey - HomerConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Master Gardener, Emily Clem, talks with earthworm expert, Jacob Zammito, about the role earthworms can play in your garden by improving soil structure. He talks about native worms, invasive worms, worm behavior, and how to attract and keep worms in your garden. Earthworm gardening encourages a healthy ecosystem with the added bonus of less or no tillage. Jacob shares his philosophy of letting nature do its work and the benefits of inviting earthworms into the garden.  Links:https://www.aces.edu/https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/https://www.alcpl.org/Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.orgMusic by Pixabay  

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Your Next Great Read! This month, Hannah and J are joined by Grayson Long, author of the brand new contemporary romance, Chasing the Butterflies, and two other books in her Glendale series. Plenty of fantasy, thriller, horror, and romance recs (plus lots of indie books!) to help you build your TBR!Connect with Grayson: Instagram | Twitch | TikTokConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTokSign up for the Read LOKal NewsletterHuge thanks to Self Publish Me for sponsoring this episode! Books Discussed on the Show:GraysonRites of the Starling - Devney PerryProject Hail Mary - Andy WeirThe Prison Healer - Lynette NoniRemarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van PeltHannahThe House in the Cerulean Sea - TJ KluneNowhere Burning - Catriona WardTurn Off the Light - Jacquie WaltersThe Girl on the Train - Paula HawkinsJEchoes of Destruction - W.K. GorbetThe Bluff - J.L. HydeManuscript of an Invasion - Ruy ForteThe Preservationist - David MaineConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Volume 16! This time we have poems from 11 Oklahoma poets cued up and ready for you to enjoy. Be sure to connect with the poets across their social media (linked below) to let them know how much you appreciate their work.You can check out previous volumes at okiebookcast.com/behindtherainLooking for more work by Oklahoma authors? Check out readlokal.substack.comHere's the Lineup:Untitled - Rachel WatersIG: @rchlwtrsClear Lake - Seth CopelandIG: @sethtcopeSite: https://neutralspaces.co/seth_t_copeland/Say, Can You See - Brand RackleyIG: @brandrackley Dorothy - Jes McCutchenIG: @jesmwritesMantle Clock - David JenningsFB: @DJennPhotosWebsite: davidjenningsartinphotographyandpoetry.comWhat's More - Andrew Morris GilmanIG: @andrewmorrisgilmanListened - Kristen GraceIG: @_kristen_graceRitual - Jake SpannFB: @jake.spann.9Wellspring - Kelley MorrisWebsite: kelleymorris.comSplashpad - Josh WannIG: @homegrownpoets918A Perpetual Spring - Nichole YatesIG: @nicholeyatesConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Alex Sloan (he/they), is a Transracial, Transgender and Nonbinary human, adopted from La Chorrera, Panama. He was adopted as an infant by a single white woman, who adopted another child from Panama 7 years prior, (who he later found out was his biological cousin through DNA testing). After his adoption was finalized at six months old, Alex was then moved overseas with his adoptive family to Okinawa, Japan, until 2006, when his family PCS'd (Permanent Change of Station) moved to an American Air Force base in Aviano, Italy. Alex was in Italy until he graduated High School and was accepted to Northern Arizona University, in 2012. Alex graduated and obtained a Bachelors degree in Social Work and a minor in Psychology and Sociology. Alex moved to Portland, OR, in 2023, for new opportunities a safer environment for his queerness, and outside the heat of Arizona!. Alex currently works at a non-profit, as a Case Manager Supervisor, providing case management services to adults who experience Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Alex is excited to continue to be involved in the adoptee community and share his story. https://www.bipocadoptees.orgMusic by Corey Quinn

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 82. This month we're celebrating the centennial anniversary of Route 66 with authors, historians, and preservationists Jim Ross and Shellee Graham. Jim and Shellee's new book, Route 66—The First 100 Years, chronicles the birth, life, demise, and renaissance of the legendary highway over its first century. Released in May 2025, it was named to the National Trust's “Summer Reading List” and later listed as one of the year's 10 best travel books by Smithsonian magazine. In our conversation, we talk about their books, but also about their passion for traveling Route 66 and for preserving its physical and cultural history. We also talk about the centennial celebration of route 66 and how you can be a part of it. Connect with Jim: websiteConnect with Shellee: websiteOklahoma Route 66 AssociationSign up for the Read LOKal NewsletterMentioned on the show:Route 66 Map Series - Jim Ross and Jerry McClanahanTales from the Coral Court - Shellee GrahamThe Grapes of Wrath - John SteinbeckLouis L'AmourDresden Files - Jim ButcherEast of Eden- John SteinbeckCannery Row - John SteinbeckOf Mice and Men - John SteinbeckRoute 66 Museum in ClintonPainted Desert Trading PostRt 66 Centennial websiteConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Lilly Anspach is an artist, writer, and adoptee advocate whose work explores healing, identity, and truth-telling. She is the founder of Center to Shape, a creative healing initiative, and The Yuri Group, a leadership and organizational consulting practice. Through art, writing, and community engagement, Lilly examines the complexities of adoption, belonging, and personal transformation. She is also involved with Adoptees for Family Preservation, where she works to elevate first mother voices and advocate for family preservation and ethical adoption practices.https://www.adopteesffp.orgMusic by Corey Quinn

Master Gardener, Emily Clem, and Extension Agent, Kathy Terry-Warner, dig deep on the subject of invasive plants.  Many of the invasives were originally planted for their ornamental look (think Wisteria, Nandina, Bradford Pear, English Ivy, etc.) but have since taken over and now threaten our native plants and wildlife. ACES (Alabama Cooperative Extension System) has designated 2026 as the Year of Invasive Plants! They encourage both education and eradication and are hosting a number of events for the public to participate in getting rid of these unruly plants in  communities and backyard landscapes. Links:https://www.aces.edu/https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/https://www.alcpl.org/https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/forestry-wildlife/2026-year-of-invasive-plants/https://www.weedwrangle.org/https://northalabama.wildones.org/events/Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.orgMusic by Pixabay    

After losing her son, to a devastating unnecessary adoption Renee Gelin discovered her purpose to help other mothers avoid unnecessarily separating from their newborns. Renee started speaking to other expectant mothers and realized that many of the reasons that they were considering adoption were similar to hers – temporary. She started explaining the lifelong trauma that maternal separation causes both mothers and their newborns and the mothers listened. The adoption community began to see moms with their babies and began to support Renee's efforts of family preservation. Others online began to direct mothers considering adoption to speak with Renee and the concept of Saving Our Sisters became a reality. Renee married her son's father and together they parent their daughters in Florida.https://savingoursistersadoption.orgRecommended Resources: https://thefamilypreservationproject.com https://untanglingourroots.org https://concernedunitedbirthparents.orgMusic by Corey Quinn

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Your Next Great Read! This month, Hannah and J are joined by JC Lamb, author of Reincarnated: The Malicious Queen.Plenty of thriller, scifi, and romance recs to help you build your TBR!Connect with JC: Instagram | Twitch | TikTokConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTokSign up for the Read LOKal NewsletterHuge thanks to Self Publish Me for sponsoring this episode! Discussed on the ShowJCThe Diabolic - S. J. KincaidHell Mode, Vol. 1 - Hamou, Seanna Hundt, Taishi, MoFull Clearing Another World Under a Goddess with Zero Believers: Volume 1 - Isle Osaki, MPT, Kaipo ShwabSolo Leveling, Volume 1 - ChugongHannahAll the Colors of the Dark - Chris WhitakerCome Closer - Sara GranEight Perfect Hours - Lia LewisThe Princess Bride - William GoldmanJTheo of Golden - Allen LeviYou Are Fatally Invited - Ande PliegoRoadside Picnic - Arkady and Boris StrugatskyThe Colour of Magic - Terry PratchettConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with County Extension Agent, Lilly Oaks, about sun and shade mapping your garden. Proper planning is the key to a thriving yard and mapping is the first step. Identifying which spaces have the most sun, shade, drainage, and wind exposure is essential to know which plants will work in your landscape. Lilly highlights tools like the ShadeMap app to track the sun at your location. She also recommends North Carolina State Extension's plant tool to identify plants for specific conditions. Bottom line: knowing your yard's sun and shade positions can save you time, money, and effort in gardening.Links:https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/https://www.alcpl.org/https://shademap.app/https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.orgMusic by Pixabay    

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 81! This is a fun one!My guests are Jes McCutchen and Josh Wann - two Tulsa poets / writers who have created a new book called Side Quests and Shenanigans. The book is part poetry collection, part creative instigation designed to encourage people to create and to do so in community. Jes is an author, poet, editor, publisher, and all-around creative from Tulsa, OK who has written several novels and contributed to and / or edited poetry and horror anthologies. Connect with Jes: website | IG | FBJosh Wann is a writer and educator in Tulsa, OK. His plays have been produced by Blackjack Rewrite Company, among others, at Living Arts, The Nightingale Theater, and Studio 308. His essays have been published in The Black Wall Street Times, Calliope Crashes, and others. Lastly, his poetry and comedy have been performed at various venues and events throughout Tulsa. He gravitates towards laughter, nature, picking the guitar, and big plates of breakfast foods.Connect with Josh: IGWe talk a lot about creativity and the challenge of finding whimsy and joy in the midst of difficult times. And we laugh. A lot.Mentioned on the Show:Quraysh Ali LansanaMeadow Market BooksThe Perfect Bastard: Poems - Quinn Carver JohnsonLuvBytes - Hank ByrdSistah Samurai - Tatiana ObeyLone Woman - Victor LaValleA Master of Djinn - P Djèlí ClarkThe Sun Also Rises - Ernest HemmingwayThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas AdamsThese Are Not My Final Words - Samantha RyanConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Your Next Great Read! This month, Hannah and J are joined by bookseller Dani Terrell from Only One Bed Book Truck - a mobile romance bookstore built around a 1968 Ford truck!Plenty of thriller, scifi, and romance recs to help you build your TBR!Connect with Dani: website | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTokSign up for the Read LOKal NewsletterHuge thanks to Self Publish Me for sponsoring this episode! Books Discussed on the Show:DaniMoms of Mayhem - Amy Vance Heir of Illusion - Madeline TaylorIn Stormy Weather - Chelsea CurtoThe Deal (Off Campus Book 1) - Elle Kennedy  HannahMy Husband's Wife - Alice Feeney The People We Meet on Vacation - Emily Henry A Killing Cold -  Kate Alice MarshallA Walk to Remember - Nicholas SparksJConsider This: Moments in My Writing Life After Which Everything Was Different - Chuck PalahniukThe End of the World Running Club - Adrian J. WalkerEverybody Wants to Rule the World - Ace AtkinsSaga - Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona StaplesConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Master Gardener Emily Clem welcomes MG Anita Reeves to talk about houseplants. With over 100 plants in her collection, Anita shares her tips on soil, lighting, potting, fertilizing and more. She talks about the benefits of using LED lights and cautions against overwatering. She advises researching plants before you buy and then give them time to adapt to their new surroundings. Indoor houseplant gardening is rewarding and less physically demanding than outdoor gardening, boosting both mood and air quality.Links:https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/https://www.alcpl.org/Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.orgMusic by Pixabay     

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 80 - Romance Round Table 3.0!We've got a fantastic lineup for this year's romance round table - authors Hayley Elliott and MJ Hughes and owner of Love Stories OKC, Courtney Hedrick. In our conversation, we get to hear about the work of our panelists and then talk about tropes, the growing male audience for romance fiction, writing spice, and I attempt to get to the bottom of the hockey romance trend. It's a great time with equally great folks.Support the show: Buy Me A CoffeeSubscribe to Read LOKal - our monthly newsletter of Oklahoma new releases. Connect with Hayley: website | TT | IG | FBConnect with MJ: Linktree | TT | IG | FBConnect with Courtney: website | TT | IG | FBMentioned on the Show:All the Missing Pieces - Cathrine CowlesYours Truly - Abby JimenezHat Trick - Chelsea CurtoThe 12 Week Year - Brian P. MoranCarlie WalkerAlly CarterIf He Had Been With Me - Laura NowlinFalling Into Place - Allison AshleyElle KennedyDating in Decay - Lindsey MontgomeryCatherine CowlesLaurel K. HamiltonDC Stars Series - Chelsea CurtoOff Campus Series - Elle KennedyPlaying for Keeps Series - Becka MackAbby JimenezAllison AshleyAnnabel MonaghanKatherine CenterAshley PostonSophie CousinsCarly FortuneA Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. MaasAnne of Green Gables - L.M. MontgomerySherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan DoyleConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Your Next Great Read! This month, Hannah and J are talking about books they're excited to read in 2026, with a little help from some bookstore friends. Check out the books, and let us know what you're excited to read this year. Sign up for the Read LOKal NewsletterConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTokMeadow Market BooksThe Last Page BookstoreHuge thanks to Self Publish Me for sponsoring this episode! Books discussed on this episode:HannahThe House in the Pines - Ana ReyesHow To Kill Your Family - Bella MackieDead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep - Paul TremblayNowhere Burning - Catriona WardHouse of Vipers - Emma JacksonLong Bright River - Liz MooreGuest PicksThe Last Page BookstoreDear Debbie - Frieda McFaddenBlood and Roses - Callie HartMeadow Market BooksSide Quests and Shenanigans - Jes McCutchen and Josh WannFather Material - Alexis HallOperation Bounce House - Matt DinnimanA Parade of Horribles - Matt DinnimanJThe Art Thief - Michael FinkelThe Lost House - Melissa LarsenA Parade of Horribles - Matt Dinnimann (DCC 8)Platform Decay - Martha Wells (Murderbot 8)Children of Strife - Adrian Tchaikovsky (CoT4)Everyone in this Bank is a Thief - Benjamin Stevenson (Ernest Cunningham 4)Red God - Pierce Brown (Red Rising 7)The Midnight Train - Matt Haig (Midnight World 2)Exit Party - Emily St. John MandelThe Superman Wars - William BernhardtDownbelow Station - C.J. CherryhConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Volume 15! This time we have poems from 11 Oklahoma poets cued up and ready for you to enjoy. Be sure to connect with the poets across their social media (linked below) to let them know how much you appreciate their work.You can check out previous volumes at okiebookcast.com/behindtherainLooking for more work by Oklahoma authors? Check out readlokal.substack.comHere's the Lineup:Halcyon - Cassie GrimmIG: @cassandrie_The Music I Hear - Ken HadaFacebook: @ken.hada.3Website: kenhada.orgIt's 3AM and I Need Your Glow - Durell CarterInstagram: @durell.carterGlass Houses - Kelley MorrisWebsite: kelleymorris.comThank Yous and Testimonies - MAC WoodsIG: @mac_since1985Pigs - Brand RackleyIG: @brandrackley The Dead Were Singing - Zachariah HobiaFB: @zachariah.hobiaThe Infant Jesus of Prague, Oklahoma - Seth CopelandIG: @sethtcopeSite: https://neutralspaces.co/seth_t_copeland/Is This Still Our Team? - Jake SpannFB: @jake.spann.9Out of Eden - David JenningsFB: @DJennPhotosWebsite: davidjenningsartinphotographyandpoetry.comA Perpetual Spring - Nichole YatesIG: @nicholeyatesConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text a Message to the ShowIn the first part of our conversation with Travis Yates, we talked about cowardly leadership.  If you didn't listen to that episode, go back and listen to it right now, it's episode 131.  This is the second part of that conversation where we veered off from the cowardly leadership conversation to the more specific conversation of how leadership affects officer safety.  And this is something that Travis is really passionate about -- I mean he really gets fired up here.  This is really isn't a space for political correctness; we're just kinda telling it like it is.  I have these conversations all the time, just not usually with a cop who has a doctorate in this stuff.Resources:Travis' website: travisyates.orgMusic is by National Sweetheart, by LesFM, and by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 131.5Tags:Police, Career, Cowardice, Courage, Leadership; Police Culture, Safety, Tulsa, OklahomaSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 79!We're doing something a little different to kick off the year. I've invited three experts working in the field of literacy across Oklahoma to join me for a conversation about where we are as a state and what is being done to help meet childhood and adult literacy challenges. You are going to hear some passionate folks talk about some inspiring interventions and results and you're also going to hear about how you can get involved. Erin Bell - Project Manager for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in OklahomaConnect: Imagination Library Website | Erin on IGMelissa Ahlgrim - Program Director of Literacy Policy and Programs at the Oklahoma State Department of EducationConnect: OKDOE on FB | Website | Melissa on IGChristopher Myers - Director of Academics for the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County. Connect: OICOKC Website | OICOKC on IG | 405.235.2651Sign up for the Read LOKal NewsletterSupport the Okie Bookcast through Buy Me A CoffeeMentioned on the ShowNancy Drew Mysteries - Carolyn KeeneGet Out of Your Own Way - Mark Goulston and Philip GoldbergThe Mountain is You - Brianna WiestConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text a Message to the ShowFollowing the law should be straightforward and black and white.  Following department policy should be the same way.  But navigating the murky waters of how to lead and inspire people to do their best work in a competitive and demoralizing environment… well, that's going to take some courage.  Our guest today is Travis Yates, who rose up through the police ranks, saw a lot of good and bad leadership, had to practice it himself, and now is ringing the alarm that bad leadership can destroy an agency.  Today we're specifically talking about courageous leadership and what it's opposite, cowardly leadership, looks like in a police department.Resources:Travis' website: travisyates.orgMusic is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 131Tags:Police, Career, Cowardice, Courage, Family, Interviews, Leadership; Police Culture, Politics, Promotions, Ride Alongs, Supervision, Fort Smith, Little Rock, Tulsa, Arkansas, OklahomaSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

In this episode of Elijah's Leadership Podcast Ilya sits down with Daniel Vlasin to discuss hearing from God and discernment,Where to find Daniel:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/danvlasin?u...Where to Find Ilya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilyastarove...Website: Starfam.orgMusic track: Horizons by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicRoyalty Free Background Music

In this episode of Elijah's Leadership Podcast Ilya sits down with Yana Tarankov to discuss deliverance ministry,Where to find Yana:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yanahelen?u...Life change centers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifechangec...Where to Find Ilya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilyastarove...Website: Starfam.orgMusic track: Horizons by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicRoyalty Free Background Music

In this episode of Elijah's Leadership Podcast Ilya sits down with Andrey Bolokhovskiy to discuss God and finances,Where to find Andrey:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/andreybolok...Where to Find Ilya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilyastarove...Website: Starfam.orgMusic track: Horizons by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicRoyalty Free Background Music

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Your Next Great Read! This month, Hannah and J talk about som recent reads and then recap a great year of reading in 2025. We read a lot of great stuff this year and loved getting a chance to talk about all of our favorites in one place. Sign up for the Read LOKal NewsletterConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTokHuge thanks to Self Publish Me for sponsoring this episode! Books discussed on the show:HannahThe Ghostwriter - Julie ClarkIn a Holidaze - Christina LaurenFavorites of 2025:When the Wolf Comes Home - Nat CassidyThe God of the Woods - Liz MooreNormal People - Sally RooneyThis Thing Between Us - Gus MorenoThe Winter People - Jennifer McMahonJDeath of the Author - Nnedi OkoraforWe Are Legion (We Are Bob) - Dennis H. TaylorFavorites of 2025:Buffalo Hunter Hunter - Stephen Graham JonesCrooks - Lou BerneyShake Bouchon series - Lou BerneyChildren of the Neon Bamboo - B. Glynn KimmeyOf Mice and Men - John SteinbeckConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 78! This month we are featuring books for kids with our first ever Children's Author Round Table! I'm joined by two great authors to talk about their work and a ton of other books.Mark McCraw is a Former educator, AF and Air Force Reserve Veteran, corrections officer, adjunct professor, daycare teacher, migrant Head Start teacher, children's book author, and non-profit executive. He's the author of 12 books for children and speaks and reads to kids all over the state and across the country. Eileen Hobbs is the author of 8 books for ages 7-11 including the Heath Cousins Series, Under the Golden Rain Tree, Stella and the Sea Stars, and The Girl from Korn. She also completed her first picture book titled "Charlie's No Fun Day at the Beach". Connect with Mark: website | FB | YouTubeConnect with Eileen: website | FB | IGDon't forget to subscribe to Read LOKal, our new newsletter highlighting Oklahoma new releases and bookish events. Find out more, subscribe, and submit your book (all for FREE) at readlokal.substack.com.Mentioned on the Show:Mary the Missionary: A Kenya Adventure - Yvonne M. MorganI Move a Lot and That's OK - Shermaine Perry-KnightsThe Silent Patient - Alex MichaelidesInspiration in Uniform - Dona T. MularkeyUna Belle TownsendTammi SauerRizzoli and Isles Series - Tess GerritsenThe Ship of Brides - Jojo MayesSomething In the Water - Catherine SteadmanThe Couple Next Door - Shari LapenaDiana Kathryn PennVisions: Stories and Poems from Peculiar Perspectives - Diana Kathryn Penn, ed. The Quire: An Omnibus of Story - Diana Kathryn PennFlights of Fantasy: Bedtime Stories and Poems for Children - Diana Kathryn PennDr. SeussLittle Women - Louisa May AlcottThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - C.S. LewisConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!It's always a blast when Jamie (JL) Hyde joins us on YNGR! In addition to some fantastic mysteries and thrillers, we also manage to go on about Grady Hendrix, Tiger King, Indie Authors, how much reading we did during COVID, tons of other books, and the bookish bullet I dodged when Hannah was about 9 years old (you can hear the fear in my voice as she tells this story!). Settle in and get ready to build that TBR tower even higher!Sign up for the Read LOKal NewsletterConnect with Jamie: website | Instagram | TikTokConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTokHuge thanks to Self Publish Me for sponsoring this episode! Books Discussed on the Show:JamieThe Kidnapping of Alice Ingold - Cate HolahanWitchcraft for Wayward Girls - Grady HendrixYou'll Never Know - Caleb StephensAll the Missing Girls - Megan MirandaHannahFamily of Liars - E. LockhartThe Chain - Adrian McKintyLook Closer - David EllisThe Guest List - Lucy FoleyJThe Silent Patient - Alex MichaelidesBy the Fire We Carry - Rebecca NagleThe Andromeda Evolution - Daniel H. WilsonThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg LarssonConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text a Message to the ShowIn the summer of 2025, one of my patrol officers, Hunter Simoncic, was struck by a car and killed in the line of duty. As part of the grieving process, we are sharing our experiences with you that you might be better prepared for the impossible tasks that immediately follow a line of duty death.One of the most difficult is that of family liaison officer.  A family liaison is assigned to the family of a fallen officer, to advocate for the family's needs, to communicate to them about police traditions and the departments needs, and be the point of contact for the countless questions that arise when everyone has just had their worst possible day.Our guest for this interview is friend of the show Captain Gregg Dorsett.  Captain Dorsett was asked to be a family liaison officer for the Simoncic family and he agreed to let me debrief him and share his experience with you.  To go from police commander and decision maker to family advocate in the midst of strongest possible emotions… well, that's a journey I think everyone can gain from hearing about.Concerns of Police Survivors can help families and coworkers.  Their website is https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.orgMusic is by the WesterliesHey Chaplain Podcast Episode 126 Part 2Tags:Family Liaison, Coroner, Family, Funeral Homes, Hospital, Memorials, Morgue, Murder, Paperwork, Planning, Police, Post-Mortem, Processions, Sympathy, Kansas City, KansasSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 77! For this episode, we're talking about one of, if not the, most iconic Oklahoma story of all - The Outsiders. I got to sit down with Jimmie Trammel from the Tulsa World and Danny Boy O'Connor, founder of the Outsiders House Museum to talk about their new book, Staying Gold: An Oral History of the Outsiders.Jimmie Tramel, who was born in Pryor and raised in Locust Grove, is a lifelong Oklahoman who has worked at the Tulsa World since 1989. He was a sports writer for 25 years and wrote books on (or with) former Oklahoma State football coach Pat Jones and former University of Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer. He switched from sports to entertainment 11 years ago and became the Tulsa World's pop culture writer.Danny Boy O'Connor is the Founder and Executive Director of The Outsiders House Museum in Tulsa and a founding member of the 90s rap group, House of Pain. In our conversation, we talk about their new book, the challenges and opportunities of writing an oral history, the legacy of the Outsiders and the Outsiders Hour Museum, and the biggest mistake they made in putting the book together.Connect with Jimmie: Twitter | FacebookConnect with Danny: Twitter | Facebook | The Outsiders House MuseumSupport the Bookcast on Buy Me a CoffeeAuthors - Submit your new releases to Read LOKalMentioned on the ShowThe Outsiders - S.E. HintonWoke Up this Morning: The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos - Michael Imperioli and Steve SchirripaLive From New York: The Complete, Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers, and Guests - Tom Shales and James Andrew MillerExile on Front Street: My Life as a Hells Angel . . . and Beyond - George ChristieFast Times at Ridgemont High - Cameron CroweThe Adventures of Pippi Longstocking - Astrid LindgrenConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!It's the October edition of YNGR! This month we are celebrating spooky season with our forever October guest - author Stacey Kade (AKA S.A. Barnes)! Plenty of horror and thriller reads at a variety of scare levels to finish out your October TBR. We also get a quick rundown of Stacey's new book, Death's Daughter (preorder here)!Connect with Stacey: Instagram | websiteConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTokHuge thanks to Self Publish Me for sponsoring this episode! Books discussed on the show:StaceyThe Familiar - Leigh BardugoExiles - Mason CoilePlay Nice - Rachel HarrisonThe Hollow Places - T. KingfisherHannahThe God of the Woods - Liz MooreSuch Quiet Girls - Noelle West IhliSuffer the Children - Craig DeLouieIn the Tall Grass - Stephen King and Joe HillJParanoia - James Patterson and James O. BornFantasticland - Mike BockovenGuards! Guards! - Terry PratchettThe Only Good Indians - Stephen Graham JonesConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.When the art show season wraps up, the podcast season renews! Back on their mics, Will and Douglas catch up over topics from this year's art fairs. Somehow, these guys incorporate the following topics together into a conversation that only art fair artists can: Booth shots, food poisoning, reproductions, Plaza Art Fair, artist "collaborators," taxes, Devo, tricky installs, personal style, incestuous art collections, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and being an "Art Cop."Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth (https://www.sigwarthglass.com/) and Will Armstrong (http://www.willarmstrongart.com/) co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram https://www.instagram.com/independentartistpodcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcastWebsite https://independentartistpodcast.buzzsprout.com/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@theindependentartistpodcastEmail independentartistpodcast@gmail.comPLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app.SUPPORT THE SHOWVENMO/ username @independentartistpodcast or through PAYPAL.ME by clicking on this link https://paypal.me/independentartistpod?locale.x=en_USSponsorsThe National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.orgMusic  "Walking" by Oliver LearBusiness inquiries at theoliverlear@gmail.comSupport the show

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Volume 14! This time we have poems from 12 Oklahoma poets cued up and ready for you to enjoy. Be sure to connect with the poets across their social media (linked below) to let them know how much you appreciate their work.You can check out previous volumes at okiebookcast.com/behindtherainHere's the Lineup:Toy Box Apocalypse - Hallie WaughIG: @halliewaugh_writerhalliewaugh.substack.comFish Dream - Scott LaMascusscottlamascus.comChevy Blue - Brand RackleyIG: @brandrackley Clouds and Lemonade - Rob SturmaIG: @ratpack_slimWildflowers - Alicia DaggsIG: @solatidontThe Universe is Big - Brea LynnettIG: @breanne.lynnettWe Come Home Now - GraceIG: @_kristen_graceUp Seven Parking Levels, On the Wall - David JenningsFB: @DJennPhotosdavidjenningsartinphotographyandpoetry.comI Remember You - Nichole YatesIG: @nicholeyatesTonight Held for Me a Dream - Jake SpannFB: @jake.spann.9Missing You and Something Had to Change - Aubrey GreenIG: @blueclovereditingI Finally Used a Rhyme Scheme - Laken QuinnIG: @above.the.clouds.poetryConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 76 of the Okie Bookcast - Our 4th Bookcastaversary Show!Stay tuned after the conversation for some updates as we move into Year 5.For this special episode of the Bookcast, I sat down with the incredible Daniel H. Wilson. Daniel is a Cherokee citizen, Tulsa native, and the multiple New York Times bestselling author of techno-thrillers such as Robopocalypse, The Clockwork Dynasty, and The Andromeda Evolution (an authorized sequel to the Crichton classic). He earned a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University, as well as Masters degrees in Machine Learning and Robotics. He just released a new novel, Hole in the Sky, a fantastic story of Native First Contact. In our conversation, we talk about the new book and its deep connection to his Oklahoma roots and Native heritage. We also talk about writing technology for non-technical folks, indigenous science fiction, and Daniel gives a quick impromptu masterclass on screenwriting.Connect with Daniel: websiteMentioned on the show:Robopocalypse - Daniel H. WilsonHow to Survive a Robot Uprising - Daniel H. WilsonEarth 2 - Daniel H. Wilson and Jorge JimenezThe Clockwork Dynasty - Daniel H. WilsonThe Buffalo Hunter Hunter - Stephen Graham JonesThe Gilda Stories - Jewelle GomezHP LovecraftRoadside Picnic - Arkady and Boris StrugatskyThe Doomed City - Arkady and Boris StrugatskyLord of the Rings - J.R.R. TolkienConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!I'm joined by my YNGR co-host and favorite oldest daughter, Hannah Herron, to talk about the 2025 film adaptation of the Richard Bachman / Stephen King classic - The Long Walk. What did the filmmakers get right? What did they miss? And what do we think of the changes?If you love the book and / or the film, you'll love this conversation. If you haven't read or seen it, you're going to want to by the time we're through.Check it out and let us know what we got right (or wrong).Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTokPurchase The Long WalkConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Your Next Great Read! Hannah and I welcome author Laura Vogt - her debut novel, In the Great Quiet, releases in March. We have a lot of fun with Laura botching author names, giving family shout outs, and hearing Hannah's first impressions of The Long Walk. Oh, and we talk about books too - historical fiction, fantasy, sci fi, and horror - something for every reader. Connect with Laura: website | Instagram | TikTokConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTokThis episode of YNGR is brought to you by Nouscraft World 1: The Zombie Apocalypse by Leonard Buford. On sale now!Discussed on the showLauraThirteen Moons - Charles FrazierMystic and Rider (12 Houses) - Sharon ShinnWild Dark Shore - Charlotte McConaghyNever Let Me Go - Kazou IshiguroHannahThe Book of Accidents - Chuck WendigThe Giver of Stars - JoJo MoyesThe Night Guest - Hildur KnútsdóttirThe Magician's Nephew - C.S. LewisJHole in the Sky - Daniel H. WilsonAnji Kills a King - Evan LeikamThe Southern Book Club Guide to Slaying Vampires - Grady HendrixWatership Down - Richard AdamsConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 75!My guest is Mark Archuleta, the author of The Reel Thrilling Events of Bank Robber Henry Starr: From Gentleman Bandit to Movie Star and Back Again. Mark grew up in Oklahoma City where his father was a pioneering air traffic controller with the FAA. He now lives in California, but considers Oklahoma his second home state. In addition to this book, Mark is an Emmy-winning screenwriter, journalist, and performer. In our conversation, we talk about Henry Starr - one of the most prolific bank robbers of his generation - and about Mark's process of researching and telling Starr's story. You also get to hear a ton of great stories about this fascinating figure from turn of the century Oklahoma. Connect with Mark: website | Instagram | Twitter | Book tour updatesMentioned on the show:Thrilling Events of Henry Starr - Henry StarrErik LarsonDan BrownDavid GrannHenry Starr, The Last of the Real Badmen - Glenn ShirleyThe Saga of Henry Starr - Robert J. ConleyIn Cold Blood - Truman CapoteOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken KeseySometimes a Great Notion - Ken KeseyOn the Road - Jack KerouacElectric Kool-Aid Acid Test - Tom WolfeDemon Box - Ken KeseyThe Great Gatsby - F. Scott FitzgeraldConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text a Message to the ShowToday we're talking about Field Training Officers and the FTO programs that train police officers once they are on the street.  Our guest today is Steve Kellams from the Blue Canary podcast.  Steve has taught hundreds of police departments in regard to field training issues and how to best run an FTO program and he is a past president of the National Association of Field Training Officers.Resources:Steve's Blue Canary consulting website, including his podcast - https://www.bluecanaryconsulting.comThe National Association of Field Training Officers (NAFTO) - NAFTO.orgSoutheastern Field Training Officers Association (SEFTOA) - https://seftoa.orgMusic is by Chris Haugen and by Alexander NakaradaHey Chaplain Podcast Episode 121Tags:Police, Class, Coaching, Drunks, FTOs, Fights, Law, Law Students, Love, Rights, Teaching, Training, IndianaSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!It's our third anniversary! We brought together a bunch of friends of the show to help us celebrate. The conversation is all over the place, but we also got into some great books, so if you're into Taylor Swift, food, Edgar Wright, The Summer I Turned Pretty, OKC Thunder, or Glen Powell (and trapezoids) and fun conversations about great books - this show is for you!Connect with Emma Jackson: website | IG | YNGR episodeConnect with Kenny Kemper: website | IG | YNGR episodeConnect with Magen Runyan: website | IG | YNGR episodeConnect with Luke Swanson: website | IG | EpisodeConnect with Melissa Coast: website | IG | YNGR episodeConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram | TikTokThis episode of YNGR is brought to you by Nouscraft World 1: The Zombie Apocalypse by Leonard Buford. On sale now!Books discussed on the show:Current ReadsEmma - All We Hunger For - Anna MercierKenny - Boom Town - Sam AndersonHannah - Butter - Asako YuzukiJ - Crooks - Lou BerneyRecent ReadsMagen - Love and Other Words - Christina LaurenLuke - The Running Man - Stephen KingHannah - We Were Liars - E. LockhartJ - 11/22/63 - Stephen KingBacklist Picks (Trilogies)Melissa - Chaos Walking Trilogy - Patrick NessHannah - Bill Hodges Trilogy - Stephen KingJ - Remembrance of Earth's Past Trilogy - Cixin LiuConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH