In This Episode: We talk about the last four years of our show, then we go over each of our top 3 stories from both reddit and listeners! For the circle jurdge, we go over all of the bits that didn't make the bits bracket for the bonus episode. Operation Olive Branch Palestine Children's Relief Fund Bepisode 208 "Best Bits" Bracket Our Patreon is o…

MAESTRO BABIES? Welcome to Mostly Harmless Cutaway One Seven Eight.B featuring Carl, Caleb, Sean, and Eric. Join us as we dive into (semi?) NEW Doctor Who stories, catching up with Caleb & Carl on the second and third episodes of Ncuti Gatwa's first season, with Space Babies & The Devil's Chord. Let the banter begin! LINKS: @SciFiPartyLine: scifipa…

CUTBITS: Welcome to Mostly Harmless Cutaway Question Mark Three Five featuring Sean, Cat, and Eric. Join us as we discuss Han Zimmer's career defining work on Doctor in Distress. WARNING: This discussion contains miscellaneous K-9 and Company, Torchwood, Sarah Jane Adventures, Sherlock, Class, new WHO, and/or classic SPOILERS pertaining to Doctor W…

Adam Dorr is the Director of Research at the independent think tank RethinkX. He is an environmental social scientist and technology theorist whose recent RethinkX publications have focused on the disruption of the global energy sector by new energy generation and storage technologies, as well as the implications of the energy, transportation, and …

Horses are majestic beings that are uniquely equipped as highly intuitive, non-judgmental prey animals, to help humans be in the moment, less anxious, and even break through obstacles that may be holding us back in life. Kelly Dukarski, Certified Equine Gestaltist, explains Equine-Assisted Gestalt Therapy, which incorporates horses as a modality fo…

MAESTRO: Welcome to Mostly Harmless Cutaway One Seven Eight featuring Cat, Sean, and Eric. Join us as we dive into a NEW Doctor Who story, discussing the third episode of Ncuti Gatwa's first season as the 15th Doctor, in The Devil's Chord. Let the banter begin! LINKS: @SciFiPartyLine: scifipartyline.com @ProgNeg: prognosisnegative.libsyn.com @StarT…

In This Episode: We talk about a guy who didn't warn his wife about his secret butt rag, a boyfriend and his sister in law get caught sneaking off to the beach at 3 am, a woman shoots down her partner's gross eating strategy, and a listener tells us about alllllll the red flags their co-worker has flown. And for this week's Circle Jerdge Erika show…

Adam Dorr is the Director of Research at the independent think tank RethinkX. He is an environmental social scientist and technology theorist whose recent RethinkX publications have focused on the disruption of the global energy sector by new energy generation and storage technologies, as well as the implications of the energy, transportation, and …

Gena Scurry has dedicated her career to fostering human connection. She is a self-proclaimed introvert, and while she loves people, her alone time sustains her. Gena says she is quirky, and it takes a lot of effort to be social and be herself. Gena’s formative years differed from most of the other kids in her Texas neighborhood. Crossing the border…

Ellie Laks returns to discuss her new book Cow Hug Therapy: How the Animals at the Gentle Barn Taught Me about Life, Death, and Everything In Between and the wonderful work that’s being done at the Gentle Barns in California, Missouri, and Tennessee. Buy the book at the Gentle Barn’s website. The Gentle Barn online: GentleBarn.org EllieLaks.com Fac…

In This Episode: We talk about a guy who wants to be a streamer and is jealous of his author girlfriend, a SAH Mom Facebook group, a listener who found out their dad got married on Facebook, and a husband who wanted to kill his wife's houseplants just because. We also go over the seagull hierarchy in the circle jurdge! This Episode is sponsored by:…

BABIES? Welcome to Mostly Harmless Cutaway One Seven Seven featuring Cat, Sean, and Eric. Join us as we dive into a NEW Doctor Who story, discussing the first (or apparently second?) episode of Ncuti Gatwa's first season as the 15th Doctor, in Space Babies. Let the banter begin! LINKS: @SciFiPartyLine: scifipartyline.com @ProgNeg: prognosisnegative…

Siix time Emmy award winning, Bob Kealing, talks with me about "Good Day Sunshine State" and the Beatles history in Florida. Why does this state hold a special place in the hearts of those four lads from LIverpool? Hear us discuss this and "Once Upon A Time in Florida" by Jacki Levine. Good Day Sunshine State https://www.amazon.com/Good-Day-Sunshin…

One of the most agonizing questions for any pet owner is how do we know if our beloved pet is in pain? And if they are experiencing pain, how much pain is it and where is it coming from? PainTrace can help to answer all of these questions and more. It is a non-invasive, wearable monitoring system that quantifies pain simply, objectively, and painle…

Fireman Dan host Chief Chris Iannuzzi to learn how he has elevated the hiring process to attract experienced firefighters in order to support the needs of their community during this time of growth.

In This Episode: We talk about a husband getting mad at his pregnant wife for eating his food, a boyfriend lied about smoking meth oh and he is probably cheating too, a boyfriend has a specific kind of cuddling in mind, wife wants to know if it is weird her husband punishes her by turning on the heater, a boyfriend loses his cool when his girlfrien…

CHRISTMAS: Welcome to Mostly Harmless Cutaway One Two Zero featuring Cat, Chris, Josh and Eric. Join us as we dive into our thoughts on the 2014 Christmas Special, Last Christmas. Let the banter begin! This is a Lost MHC recorded in 2015. LINKS: @SciFiPartyLine: scifipartyline.com @ProgNeg: prognosisnegative.libsyn.com @StarTrekRBG: startrekrbg.lib…

Moral and Political philosopher, Elizabeth Cripps talks to us about individual and parental duties toward climate change. We touch on her book, "Parenting on Earth" as well as "The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)" by Philippa Perry in an insightful conversation about parenting and climate change. Pa…

The Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming includes: 1) Swim Around Manhattan--28.5 Miles 2) Catalina Island Swim--21 Miles 3) English Channel Swim--21+ After surviving Breast Cancer at age 50 Erika Beauchamp decided to attempt the Triple Crown of open water. She has completed the first of three legs to earn this crown. We chat with her about her moti…

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, is the author of The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work. She is a Professor of Psychology and the founding Director of Graduate Programs in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California. Born in Moscow, Ludmila grew up in a …

On this episode of the BWR Podcast, we interview Dessie Brown Jr. Dessie operates behind the scenes within the entertainment industry, working with some of the biggest stars. One of his most notable achievements was being Tom Joyner's right hand at the height of his career. In this episode, we learn how Dessie can get into a room with famous people…

Clay County Sheriff’s Office Communications Supervisor and CIRT K9 Handler Kim Hunter tells us about her K9 partner, Lola. Visit the Pawsitively Lola page at SheriffClayCo.org to learn more about the book. K9’s For Freedom & Independence at k9sforfreedom.org. From the Dog Words archives: 0236: The Seeing Eye with Peggy Gibbon 0242: Katy Read & Gia …

In This Episode: We talk about Erika and Christian's attendance of the Ladies and Tangents Chicago show, and then we let Chrissy direct the episode! We talk about a racist going to an AJR concert, a listener who had an absolutely TERRIFYING van date, some one who didn't want to donate all of their hair, a wife who is addicted to the gym, and a coup…

Rocket Scientist Erika Nesvold and I talk about Mary Doria Russell's The Sparrow all while she answers some of my dumb space questions. We touch on mining astroids, prison and capitalism in space, and whether we should even settle space? The Sparrow: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+sparrow+book&crid=27WWOJ6JYAAQH&sprefix=the+sparrow+book%2Caps%2C163…

Tune in to this week’s episode of the Experience University podcast as we delve into the transformative power of events in rural economic development. Join host Dr. Kristin Malek as she explores the realm of ag (agriculture) tourism, cultural events, and the strategic nuances of tourism marketing with the insightful director of Visit Knox County, S…

The Handicapped Pets Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to provide wheelchairs (Walkin' Wheels) for pets in need whose caregivers demonstrate financial hardship. Suzi Langer brings us through her personal story of receiving a wheelchair from this charity for her pug, Maxwell, to becoming president of the organization. If her passion i…

In This Episode: We read about a BTS mom who wants to give her child a "unique" name, a husband wants to go to Thailand for 2 months to see if he can find true love, a man refuses to sleep in another room for his wife and child, a person catches their aunt and brother making out and doesn't know how to react, and a listener nearly dies because of t…

Join me on another solo episode of "Chasing Common Ground," where I dive into the nuances of holistic health and share actionable strategies for achieving career fulfillment. Discover practical tips on integrating a more encompassing approach to wellness and learn how small changes in your job can lead to big improvements in your overall health. Wh…

James Reichert is a Psychology and Health Studies Lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan. James and Nathan cover topics such as teaching, engaging students, and student feedback. Find James at USASK.

University of Arizona Astronomy professor Chris Impey and I talk about "Wonderful Life" by Stephen Jay Gould. This is book was way over my head but i still learned a lot. Hear Professor Impey dumb things down for me and share things like how fossilization is rare and evolution is a lottery. Wonderful Life: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wonderful+life+…

Have you ever noticed how EVERYTHING is a funnel? In this episode, Dr. Kristin Malek, our host, and student Lydia Tobin introduce the key competencies essential for a career in events and marketing. They dive into practical insights on marketing and events, sharing the interdisciplinary benefits of their experiences. Tune in to explore unique event…

Ehab Bandar is a sought-after product design consultant for startups and fintech. What's amazing about his career is that he's managed to do it while being both an outsider and an insider in remarkably distinct ways. Ehab attributes credit to his early life as an immigrant to the US from Lebanon at the age of six. His family moved yearly until he w…

Jessica Gordon shares how adopting Hamilton has changed both of their lives. We discuss the 3-3-3 rule but not in any detail. DogNerdly.com does a nice job of explaining it in The 3-3-3 Rule: A Guide for Bringing Home an Adopted Dog. Learn more about opportunities to volunteer, foster, and adopt at KCPetProject.org or visit your local shelter or re…

In This Episode: We smoke it (allegedly) if we got it, then we attempt an episode with NO TANGENTS! Stories include some one who was cheated on after 9 years of marriage, some one who took 10 oz of Magnesium Citrate and had a harrowing experience, a teacher who had some parents get upset over a field trip, a listener who details a story about a bad…

University of Arizona Astronomy professor Chris Impey and I talk about his book, "Worlds Without End: Exoplanets, Habitability, and the Future of Humanity". This is a fun episode because I get to geek out and ask all of the questions I've had about space and life on other planets that I want. Come back next week to hear us talk about "Wonderful Lif…

How can understanding psychology transform your approach to event planning? In today’s episode, host Dr. Kristin Malek introduces the concept of event psychology with Event Psychology Advisor and Co-Founder of Matey Events,Victoria Matey. Together, they explore how events serve as catalysts for behavior change, emphasizing the integration of behavi…

During this podcast, we are discussing the new proposed OSHA changes to 1910.156 (For Industrial Fire Brigades).Industry Leaders and IAFC Section Members breakdown the proposed changes with purpose and intent behind these changes. This is part 1 of the Series as we dive deeper into these proposed changes.…

Fireman Dan discusses leadership and retention strategies with Human Resource High Performer, Erika Burk. Erika takes on her journey of how she keeps her own personal leadership style people focused with an awesome acronym.

Listen as Christina Powell tells us the story of Special Needs Animal Rescue League (SNARL). This SNARL is bound to make you smile! What started as a personal rescue of one wobbly German Shepherd became a multi-organization, multi-state/province, two-country machine that takes "red list" dogs from other shelters and finds them their forever homes. …

In This Episode: We have a TRUE Choose your own Rickventure!!! We read about a birthday massage with a happy ending, a husband is cheating with his son's GF, a woman puts in a special ingredient to her BFs food, a guy wants to know if he is over reacting to his GF's past, and we also read about a listener's terrible tinder date. For this week's Cir…

Ron Morris is a business/life coach and host of several mastermind groups. Ron recently published "Happiness: The 40% Solution" and he and Nathan discuss topics such as the book, his masterminds, and why only a 40% solution. Ron and his work can be found at https://www.happinesssolution.ca/

Winner of the 2022 National Jewish Book Award, author Stephen Mills and I discuss his book, "The Chosen - A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood" after touching on Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita". We talk about how Nabokov's writing should be read by all adults and transition to sharing personal testimonies of sexual abuse in this highly emotional episode. The Cho…

Step into the immersive world of LARPing with Experience University, hosted by Dr. Kristin Malek! Discover how live-action role play transforms events, fosters authentic connections, and promotes storytelling and community building. In this episode, Dr. K and event planner Erika Shaefer explore the fascinating realm of LARPing and its application i…

Today, we're doing another walking and talking podcast - taking you along on a walk with the return guest, past client, and all around good friend, Erika Anderson. We’re not just walking the walk; we’re talking the talk, diving into everything from the unexpected twists in our paths to the books that have changed our views, and sharing some real ta…

On this episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, we have a special guest: Houston native Mr. Malaki Sims. Malaki is a professional CPA and a real estate developer specializing in opportunity zones. In this episode, we cover a range of topics jam-packed with valuable information! Sit back and enjoy as we talk about all the ways you can save …

​Chris Fenning​ makes it easier for us to communicate at work. He helps experts talk to non-experts, teams talk to executives, and much more. Chris's practical methods are used in organizations like Google and NATO and have appeared in the Harvard Business Review. Helping people retain and apply what he teaches led Chris to write the book ​39-ways …

CEO and Founder of KetoNatural Pet Foods, Daniel Schulof, returns to discuss his class action suit against Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Learn more about the tactics of the pet food industry and what your veterinarian might not be telling you. An Introduction to the Hill's-DCM Class Action Litigation Learn more about the pet food industry by downloading th…

In This Episode: We read TWO HUNDRED stories in honor of our 200th episode! This Episode is sponsored by: Hiya! Go to HiyaHealth.com/Judgies to get 50% off your first order! Pretty Litter! Go to PrettyLitter.com/Judgies and get 20% off your first order! Follow Aurora on Instagram! Our Patreon is officially open, if you want to see extra content go …

Laura Warrell is back to praise Julia Otsuka's "The Swimmers". We specifically talk about how difficult is to write in third person plural but we both couldn't put the book down. The Swimmers: https://www.amazon.com/Swimmers-novel-Julie-Otsuka/dp/0593466624/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HTD04TIH3JME&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4NaEfZ2_fThQKp51HQYfO3tojtO-OKvYCsK1Cu5scz02W-…

Ever wondered if event keynotes are truly driving lasting change or just offering surface-level motivation? In this episode, Dr. Kristin Malek discusses her approach to speaking on AI, Gen Z, and neuroscience, emphasizing behavior change. She shares her journey from a successful AI session for rural leaders to landing more speaking gigs through Lin…