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Ep 287 - Career Corner with Talent Manager Bonnie Burns Jan 09, 2024

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If comedy doesn’t work out, does Paula have what it takes to make it as a talent manager? Does Bonnie have what it takes to help Paula answer that question? Find out on Career Corner! Plus, what do YOU need from us in 2024? It’s Mailbag! New Years Edition.

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Bonnie Burns

Burns & Burns | a personal management company

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Ep 286 - Aquaman and The Poseidon Adventure! Jan 02, 2024

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Should you shell out your hard-earned clams for “Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom?” The only sure way to keep your powder dry is to decide based on our review of 1972’s blockbuster “The Poseidon Adventure.” Why? It’s not clear. But trust us as we conclude our Holiday Movie Spectacular!

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Ashley Walchli

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Ep 285 - Pouncing on “Cats” Dec 26, 2023

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Should you go see the new feature “The Iron Claw?” The only way to tell is to hear our review of the mammoth 2019 flop, “Cats.” Yes, our Holiday Movie Review Season has returned!

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Tim Sway

NewPerspectivesMusic.com

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Ep 284 - Alone Together with Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy! Dec 19, 2023

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We’ve got our actual Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, here to discuss a vastly under-discussed health hazard: Loneliness! And then it’s time to take back what is rightfully ours… it’s Mailbag! Vengeance Edition.

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Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA

U.S. Surgeon General, Department of Health and Human Services

For all of Dr. Murthy’s priority issue areas, please visit https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/index.html

For information on the 5-for-5 challenge, please visit https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/challenge/index.html

Dr. Murthy also hosts his own podcast called House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy, you can find it here and anywhere you listen to podcasts at https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/house-calls/index.html

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Tim Crump

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Ep 283 - Going Viral with Kyle Harper Dec 12, 2023

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Last week we talked about going viral, but this week… what about actual viruses? Can we beat infectious diseases, or are they destined to beat us? Professor Kyle Harper is here to inoculate us with the needle of knowledge! Plus, more Auntie Stories!

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Kyle Harper

kyleharper.net

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Ron Bellamy

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Ep 282 - Social (Media) Anxiety Dec 05, 2023

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Okay, the plan is to discuss the next three chapters in our Book Club, then talk to an expert about improving our social media stuff, and then do the Poundstone Riddle Invitational. That’s the plan, anyway. What could possibly go wrong?

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Sunny Hunt

convinceandconvert.com

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Kevin Kelso

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Ep 281 - Fiona Hill Returns! Nov 28, 2023

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What’s up with our buddy Vladdy P, the guy who runs Russia, Russia, Russia these days? Returning champion Fiona Hill is here to explain it all! Plus, remember how we didn’t know anything about Suriname? Prepare to be enlightened by “Bonnie and Toni’s Oral Report!”

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Fiona Hill

brookings.edu/people/fiona-hill

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Casey Bozell

caseybozell.com

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Ep 280 - Auditing the Collection Plate with Cathleen Falsani Nov 21, 2023

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They take in millions, don’t pay taxes, and they answer to no one about their finances. No, not the Trumps - we’re talking about the entirely legal business of running a church. Cathleen Falsani helps us account for the unaccountable. And then - well, why don’t we let YOU describe what comes next? Yes, with a fresh round of your finest show descriptions!

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Cathleen Falsani

falsani.com

facebook.com/cathleenfalsani

@godgrrl on instagram and twitter

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Joshua Raoul Brody

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Ep 279 -The Critter in Winter with Dr. Elenor Spicer Rice Nov 14, 2023

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Summer is long gone, and so are all the bugs and other creatures we’ve been sharing our yards with. But… where did they go? Not everybody can migrate, especially with today’s airfares. Superguest Dr Eleanor Spicer Rice returns to let us know who’s wintering where. And then - get ready to illuminate your holiday season, because we’re making paper lanterns on a brand new Toni’s Craft Corner!

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Dr. Eleanor Spicer-Rice

verdantword.com

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JP Stohrer

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