Podcasts about Smarts

Parents everywhere feel the December pressure: "What on earth do I buy my kids this year?" In today's Facing the Dark episode, Dr. Kathy and Wayne unpack the gift-giving stress that so many families carry, whether it's the hunt for the "perfect" present, or navigating Amazon wish lists, trying to understand what a nine-year-old even likes anymore is dynamic. Together, Dr. Kathy and Wayne explore how gifts can honor a child's identity, how the 8 Great Smarts can guide meaningful choices, and why experiences often build deeper belonging than toys ever could. With stories, humor, and deeply practical wisdom, this episode reframes holiday giving as a chance to communicate connection, confidence, and love, not pressure. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or friend, this conversation helps you give with purpose, joy, and peace.

Ricky discusses his health - which is OK ya pigeons, relax! Then the fellas chat Leafs recent surge, Oil trending with those class new tarps, and we get into some of the juicy nicorette rumours surrounding the league right now, like Quinn Hughes to NJ?! Ps. 'Still no darts' cuz Rick is on Year 5 of quitting darts and devoting himself to Team Nicorette

This week's New to Lou Too feature is the Wuben G5 EDC Flashlight! A zippo-sized flashlight that's affordable and powerful. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

When teens and college-age kids come home for the holidays, families often feel the tension between independence and connection. In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne and Dr. Kathy unpack what's really happening in the brain during "emerging adulthood," why young adults come home exhausted, and how parents can welcome them without slipping back into old patterns. You'll learn how to set healthy expectations, reframe the transition with hope, and use each child's unique strengths, including their 8 Smarts, to build meaningful connections this holiday season. This episode brings clarity, grace, and practical wisdom for anyone navigating the in-between years.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

Reading scores are dropping across the country, and behind every statistic is a child trying to make sense of words, meaning, and identity. In today's episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne and Dr. Kathy unpack why reading matters so deeply, not just for academics but for confidence, identity, and a child's formation. They explore a Georgia district working to retrain teachers, explain why vocabulary and decoding are such obstacles today, and show parents simple, powerful ways to support struggling readers using the 8 Great Smarts. With wisdom from Scripture, especially the beautiful pattern in Acts 8, this episode gives parents practical hope: you can help your child learn to read, and you don't have to panic or do it alone.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Mr. Fix It offers his suggestions to prevent porch pirates, and to give some tips on how to best prepare your home for winter. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

In this intense and thought-provoking episode, we break down the real meaning of street smarts vs book smarts and ask the question many people avoid: which one really helps you survive in the real world? From culture shock and immigration struggles to scams, social awareness, and real-life survival skills, this episode exposes why intelligence on paper doesn't always translate to success in real life.We explore how people adapt—or fail to adapt—when thrown into unfamiliar environments, why overconfidence can be dangerous, and how awareness, discipline, and instinct often matter more than degrees. This is a raw, honest discussion about adaptability, real-world intelligence, survival mentality, and truth in today's society.This episode will challenge your thinking, trigger debate, and force you to question what it really means to be “smart.”LINKS:⁠⁠⁠https://www.officialmoringamagic.com/#aff=enamul33 ⁠⁠⁠ moringa pillsMasonic Regalia and Jewelry Wholesale Prices | Bricks Masons https://bit.ly/4a2nn4DThe Encyclopedia of Power Foods- Latest2024! Ebooks https://bit.ly/49XfoWn⁠⁠⁠https://www.legalcontracts.com/?pid=p⁠⁠⁠Podcast: Monday and ThursdayLike, subscribe, share, and support the channel. www.theoracle19radio.com www.linktree.com/evolutionoflondon www.patreon.com/evolutionoflondon www.rumble.com/theoracle19www.theoracle19radio.comBusiness sponsorship inquiries: evolutionoflondon@gmail.comShop now: www.evolutionoflondon.com(online shopping mall)www.evolutionoflondon.org(custom clothing accessories digital products)www.evolutionoflondon.store(accessories) Donate/PayPal:Evolutionoflondon@gmail.comMusic: cheap limousine channel on YouTubeGreatness19 channel on YouTubeMr. Evolution of London (health and wellness)on YouTubeWJA Accessories(fitness consultant)Email: healthfitnessconsultant1@gmail.com

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

This week's New to Lou Too feature is The Magnetic Bag Company! Keep your bottle, phone, wallet, and keys secure, clean, and handy with these magnetic gym bags. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

This week, we kick off the holiday season with a little Thanksgiving talk — and a big reminder to stay sharp. From new scam tactics targeting holiday shoppers to the surprising bioengineering controversy stirring up Campbell's Soup fans, there's plenty to unpack. We'll also walk through what to do immediately if you get one of those dreaded "data security incident" letters, plus how upcoming car tech could make driving less distracting (finally!). And of course, we wrap it all up with the top picks in streaming for your long weekend. Cozy up, tune in, and head into the holidays a little smarter and a lot safer.

Spec Smarts: What Every BAS Salesperson Should Know If you're in BAS sales, your relationship with specifications and submittals can make or break your projects. Too often, opportunities are missed, or risks overlooked, simply because specs weren't fully understood or questioned. This episode helps you build that essential spec literacy. You'll learn how to approach project specs and submittals with clarity and confidence, so you can better support your customers, reduce risks, and win more work. Topics Covered How to decode and leverage Division 23, 25, and 26 specifications Navigating ambiguities and gray areas in project specs Building credible and accurate submittals Coordinating scope and responsibilities across trades Using specification knowledge as a competitive sales edge Don't quote blindly. Know the spec, win the project, and protect your margin.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou has some amazing advice on how to pre-clean your dishwasher before Thanksgiving. And, as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

This week's New to Lou Too feature is Tulip Shades! Shades that hide ugly ceiling fixtures and create softer lighting in the home, no rewiring needed. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, as well as information on new products and more!

Is Grok going too far? Also, how will the new Hunger Games film play out? We talk about a California town banning pickleball for being too loud, a potential Knives Out and Muppets crossover getting shot down, and lots more!

Street smarts is the REAL currency—the raw, gut-level intelligence that turns weak negotiators into deal-closers, and average salespeople into legends. This isn't theory. This is survival-level dominance—the kind that reads a room in 3 seconds, flips objections into yeses, and makes people beg to buy from you. Without it? You're getting eaten alive. With it? You can increase your income, your influence, your LIFE. Street smarts defined: It's your social IQ —reading people like a book, adapting in chaos, and making split-second moves that win. It's not EQ. It's not book smarts. It's real-world radar: spotting lies, building trust fast, knowing when to push, when to walk. It's the hidden code that separates the 1% who crush from the 99% who get crushed. maximizeyourinfluence.com

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. This week, Lou offers tips on how to prep your house if you are hosting Thanksgiving. Lou also answers your home improvement questions about window cleaning, outside hoses, and fruit flies. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each […]

Katya Sobol with Gloves in a Bottle joins HouseSmarts Radio for Lou's Cool Products Show to share a different hand lotion product that helps shield and protect your skin. To learn more about this amazing product, visit glovesinabottle.com.

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with Lou's Cool Products Show! As always, he gives great advice for homeowners, and special guests, information on new products, and more!

Bryan Nooner, Owner & CEO of Midwest Innovations, joins HouseSmarts Radio for Lou's Cool Products Show to share the Rhino Cart, a lightweight, but heavy-duty moving cart that can move up to 2,000lbs! Get yours at rhinocart.com.

Ali Graeme, Owner of Sweet Ali's Gluten Free Bakery, joins HouseSmarts Radio for Lou's Cool Products Show to share all the delicious options they offer that include sweet and savory dishes, and how non-gluten items can benefit your diet. Visit Sweet Ali's in Hinsdale or online at sweetalis.com.

Daryl Bernard, Founder of Genesis + HOCL, joins Housesmarts Radio for Lou’s Cool Products Show to talk about their fogger and how their natural air and surface cleaners benefit your home. To learn more about what Genesis + HOCL can do for you, visit wgncleanair.com.

Igor Murokh, Owner of Mr. Floor, joins Housesmarts Radio for Lou’s Cool Products Show to talk about how these products can maintain, protect, and continue to make your wood floors look just like new! Learn more and order your Mr. Floor product at mrfloor.com.

Bryan Nooner, CEO and Inventor at Midwest Innovative Products, joins Housesmarts Radio for Lou’s Cool Products Show to share how Twist and Seal can protect your outdoor cord connections for all of your holiday decorations! Learn more at twistandseal.com.

Planning a hedge can feel like a maze: endless species, mixed advice, and pressure to get it right for the long haul. We cut through the noise with a clear framework that starts with purpose, respects your site, and ends with a shortlist you can trust. Whether you want privacy that feels soft, a living windbreak, neat garden rooms, or a wildlife corridor buzzing with life, you'll find practical picks and honest trade-offs.We dive into deciduous stalwarts like beech and hornbeam, explaining why beech remains a favourite for structure and low maintenance, and when hornbeam wins on wetter ground. For biodiversity, we show how to build a native mix—hawthorn, blackthorn, hazel, viburnum opulus, and rugosa rose—that feeds pollinators and birds through the seasons. We also explain why tight clipping hides flowers and berries, and how to let sections grow out for real ecological value without losing order.If evergreen is your brief, we unpack cotoneaster cornubia's glossy leaves and autumn berries, griselinia's coastal toughness, slow but classy holly, and the underrated reliability of privet and escallonia where frost is light. We give straight talk on photinia's red flush versus real-world maintenance, and chat about our bad memeroies of leylandii and look at better conifer choices like Thuja ‘Emerald'. We also share when laurel is manageable and when it becomes a long-term problem for landscapes. For those who love clean lines, yew offers timeless elegance, while box still frames spaces beautifully, with lonicera as a tougher alternative where knocks happen.You'll leave with a simple decision path: define the job, assess wind, frost, wet, choose evergreen or deciduous with intent, and pick spacing that fills without waste. We wrap with smart screening tactics that may only need a handful of well-placed plants to block sightlines and keep your view. If this guide helped you plan with confidence, follow the show, share with a gardening friend, and leave a quick review to help others find us.Support the showIf there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email: info@mastermygarden.com Check out Master My Garden on the following channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/ Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/ Until next week Happy gardening John

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. With the early November snow, Lou offers some tips to winterize your home. What should we do once the snow clears? And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN […]

This week's New to Lou Too feature is the Identify Switch! Switch covers that provide a solution to the common issue of unlabeled or unconventionally labeled switches. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with great advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

This week's New to Lou Too feature is the MicroGrill! A grill for your kitchen that gives you crispy grilled cheese sandwiches, juicy beef patties, and perfectly toasted paninis in just 4 minutes in the microwave! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with great advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

What did you do during the COVID-19 social distancing era? Some of us learned to make sourdough, some of us perfected a viral whipped coffee, plenty of us did a whole lot of nothing- but this NYC subculture was busy taking notes.Anna Bounds, a Professor of Sociology at Queens College, has felt called to teach, write, and tell stories for a long time. She's particularly passionate about urban policies that make cities better, stronger and more vibrant.As a sociologist–but also as a New Yorker–she began attending meetings of NYC's "prepper" community: a group of people dedicated to preparing for disasters the government may not be equipped to help with, whether it's a pandemic, terrorist attack or natural disaster.Anna clarifies: they aren't preparing for the end of the world- just whatever kind of day tomorrow might be. She's spent years (including before the pandemic) researching these groups while also learning countless skills for emergency preparation and response."All sorts of interesting people [were] coming together to figure out how to help each other in crisis- and it paid off."So forget viral food trends! This episode pairs best with assembling your emergency kit (and yes, Anna has suggestions for it).Anna's Haiku* ("A Love Letter to the City"):Smoke clings to the skyHands meet through sirens and headlinesLove that doesn't flinch(*With special thanks to Anna's 7th grade teacher)Links:Anna's book, Urban Preppers and the Pandemic in New York City: Class, Resilience, and Sheltering in Place: https://www.annamariabounds.org/urban-preppersAnna's first book, Bracing for the Apocalypse: An Ethnographic Study of New York City's Urban Prepper Subculture: https://www.annamariabounds.org/book/apocalypse

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains why fall is a great time to reseal your asphalt driveway. What do we need to know if we want to tackle that project? And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement […]

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with great advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent, for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says now is the time to start prepping your home if you are planning to host Thanksgiving festivities. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at […]

This week's New to Lou Too feature is Krazy Klean! A toilet bowl cleaner that permanently prevents toilet water stains from dirty minerals. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent, for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers a series of significant events in New York City and the broader political scene: escalations on Canal Street where federal agents and street vendors clashed over counterfeit goods leading to arrests; the ongoing migrant challenge faced by New Yorkers; coverage of the 21st day of the government shutdown with President Trump and Senate Republicans trying to pass a funding bill while facing criticism from Democrats; and the fierce competition in the New York City mayoral race where candidates aim to sway voters in their final debate. Curtis Sliwa, John Catsimatidis, Maud Maron, Scott LoBaido & Tony Carbonetti join Sid on this hump day Tunnel to Towers installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky   Guest: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health Season 8,Episode 17 In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Heather Norman Bergdorf from the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, explore how to make healthier choices at convenience stores. This episode covers why convenience store choices matter, what to look for on the shelves, and how to assemble balanced snacks and quick meals. Learn practical tips for prioritizing refrigerated items, protein, whole grains, and produce; spotting high sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar; and smart drink choices. Take special note of easy swaps and pairings—like pairing sugary treats with fiber or protein—and how to use Nutrition Facts labels and serving sizes to make better decisions. Whether you are on a road trip or grabbing a quick bite between errands, this episode gives straightforward, research-based advice to help you save money and eat more nutritiously at your next convenience store stop. Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning Channel    

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says now is the time to keep your gutters clear of leaves before the real clean after all the leaves have fallen. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on […]

This week's New to Lou Too feature is The Chair Blanket! Designed with a waterproof side and a cozy fleece side for warmth, it makes sitting anywhere easy and comfortable. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with great advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent, for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

This week’s New to Lou Too is the Click 2 Cook Dual BBQ Lighter & Blower. It uses butane to light BBQ, campfires, and more. It also has a blower and can be used for roasting, melting, and caramelizing. For more info, visit the HouseSmartsTV YouTube Channel.

In this episode of Chatterbox, Andrew and Anna talk about street smarts: the practical skills and awareness people should have in order to stay safe and confident in cities. They share personal stories about living in places like Madrid, London, Seoul, and Canada, and explain how experiences such as pickpocketing or mugging can change the way people think about safety. The hosts also compare life in big cities to life in smaller towns or the countryside, showing how different environments require different kinds of common sense. This episode is great for upper-intermediate English learners who want to understand everyday English conversations about real-life situations, build up vocabulary related to safety and street crime, and practice listening to natural storytelling from native speakers. What you'll learn in this episode: Vocabulary: Useful English words and expressions about safety, danger, and daily life in cities, such as dodgy, pickpocket, mugging, and shady character. Listening: Improve your listening skills by following an easy-to-understand conversation between two native speakers sharing real experiences. Speaking: Learn how to tell your own stories about travel, street smarts, and staying safe using natural English phrases. Culture: Discover how people from different countries think about safety in cities and compare experiences from Canada, Spain, Korea, and the UK. Fluency: Listening to real conversations will help you understand natural speech and respond more quickly in English. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. These tools will help you review new words, check your understanding, and build confidence in speaking and listening. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here. Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join. 

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