Welcome to Money Elementary, the podcast that takes you back to school to learn the personal finance lessons you never got in the classroom! Hosted by Heidi Castillo and co-host, Vanessa Hernandez, this show is your go-to resource for mastering the fundamentals of money management. Join us each week as we dive into essential topics like budgeting, saving, investing, and financial planning, all with the goal of helping you build a stronger financial future. Whether you're a recent graduate, a ...
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Form a deeper connection with God, more empathetically connection with other Moms, and more intentional connection with your child.
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Family stories perfect for classroom, bedtime, or anytime. Based on my 26 year hobby of reading in public elementary schools, the stories offered here are some of my favorite, kid-tested read-alouds. All stories appear with the permission of the author.
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However Improbable is a podcast book club about Sherlock Holmes, by and for the people who love him. Every other week, detective lit enthusiasts Marisa and Sarah present a fresh new recording of Holmes and Watson’s adventures, and then delve into the story, its history and politics, adaptations, and why we’re still so captivated by the detective and his good doctor. Holmes himself famously said that there’s nothing new under the sun—but we’re willing to give him a run for his money. howeveri ...
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Join us as Penn Jillette, Matt Donnelly, and YOU discuss the news of the week. We'll examine religious news, talk about monkeys, and anything else that seems funny or makes us mad. We'll also take your suggestions for things you feel like talking about. We run a live video stream from Show Creators Studios for people with the time and inclination to watch people sitting and talking. The live show starts Sundays at noon Vegas time, at www.twitch.tv/reddirich, & is usually available for downlo ...
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Jim Rantschler and Randy Morrison discuss physics from elementary particles to cosmological effects at the limits of our theoretical knowledge or have recently emerged.
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The Oh How Healthy Podcast hosted by Jamie Zwier, BS. Ed, CHHC. Jamie is an elementary teacher turned health coach. She teaches busy families how to simplify healthy eating so that eating well can fit into tight budgets & tighter schedules. Jamie recognizes that every family & situation is unique, which is why she takes a holistic approach when sharing health and lifestyle recommendations. Learn how to take action, practice self-respect, maximize your time, crush long sought after goals and ...
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Welcome to the party sister! You are in the right place at the right time if you are wanting to make money and have fun doing it! Join your hilarious Instagram Business Coach and Social Selling Expert host, Emmy Cornwell, as she shares her Instagram tips and tricks, health hacks, relationship building strategies, marketing, business, building a personal brand, faith and more about her journey and success as a entrepreneur in the online space. Emmy will be your new BFF because she brings the ...
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The podcast for all the singles, pringles, and mingles in between. I'm a single black mom trying to navigate the different challenges of faith, parenting, finances, school, work, and dating. Let's talk about it all...or at least me and mine. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meandmine/support
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A conversation-style podcast discussing issues around life, leadership, and small business success. Andy McDowell from Generate Your Value LLC and Zach Levy from Primerica Financial Services are your co-hosts of the podcast bringing their own experiences and talents to the table to help you navigate the obstacles in building a successful small business while enjoying the journey in such a way that joy and happiness are always present in your life. Zach and Andy also bring you inspirational g ...
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Money Elementary - They’re Taking Care of Us: The Hidden Cost of Deportation
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11:16This week on Money Elementary ChisME, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA break down the real cost of deportation—not just in dollars, but in everyday life. From who picks your produce to who cares for your loved ones, undocumented immigrants aren’t draining the system—they’re sustaining it. We dive into how their labor, taxes, and cultural contributions hold…
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The dog in the night-time: Silver Blaze Discussion
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40:21One of Doyle’s personal favorites, “The Adventure of the Silver Blaze” combines a dramatic murder, the moody setting, and Victorian sporting drama. This famous little story was published in the collection The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. It’s also responsible for one of the most famous quotes that people attribute to Holmes, which has found its way …
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How to Remain You While Raising Them. (encore episode)
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41:22Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World So. Much. Pressure. is out there to be an amazing mom. From the moment we find out we're pregnant, we start thinking about our child's needs...and all too often forget that we have real needs, too! Join us for a conversation that is sure to lighten the pressure and bring refreshment.…
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Penn’s vision journey continues with a simian twist, Matt the Mind Noodler and Penn & Teller have very different experiences at Magic Live, Penn opens a time capsule, and lots more.
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Money Saving Mom: Tips For Back To School Savings - Rerun
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33:05Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World This episode is one that you want to listen to more than once! Join Becky and Money Saving Mom Expert, Crystal Paine as they talk about money saving tips for back-to-school supplies and more. Join Crystal’s Money Saving Mom: Money Saving Mom. There are blogs, an eBook, and an e-cours…
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Penn has some big news that can only be shared one way. Plus, Penn & Teller at San Diego Comic Con, Matt's road trip to Arizona, Americans in Scotland, chess strategy, Penn as Houdini's time traveling brother, an interesting Cameo request, and lots more.
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, the host discusses the themes of loneliness, offense, and the importance of forgiveness in relationships. Drawing from the book 'Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World', the conversation emphasizes the need to reflect on persona…
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Money Elementary - Debt, Delinquencies & Drama: The Return of The Student Loans
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8:33The student loan pause is officially over—and the drama is real. In this episode of Money Elementary’s ChisME, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA break down what the return of federal student loan payments means for your wallet, your future, and the economy. From rising delinquency rates to the ripple effects on healthcare, housing, and education—we spill th…
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When Sarah’s grandma was fourteen and living in England, she fell out of the hayloft but never hit the ground. That was the day she discovered she could fly with the help of a little magic leftover from times pasts.
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, the host discusses the themes of loneliness, offense, and the importance of forgiveness in relationships. Drawing from the book 'Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World', the conversation emphasizes the need to reflect on persona…
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Penn solves the mystery of an absolutely filthy joke that Matt heard years ago, and the episode shoots off like a rocket from there. Magicians in supercars, Penn continues having a blast on the Felony Juggler book tour, Penn & Teller's upcoming show at Radio City by the numbers, how to just be a nice person, and lots more.…
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Money Elementary - Frozen Rates, Hot Drama: The Fed’s June 2025 Plot Twist
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14:06In this episode of Money Elementary’s ChisME, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA break down the Federal Reserve’s June 2025 interest rate decision. Why did the Fed hold rates steady again? What does Trump have to do with it? And how do inflation, unemployment, and CEO layoffs create the perfect economic storm? We’re spilling all the financial tea—with a dash…
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"To the curious incident of the dog in the night-time." "The dog did nothing in the night-time." "That was the curious incident,' remarked Sherlock Holmes.” From The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, "The Adventure of Silver Blaze by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Kristen O'Neal. Kristen O'Neal is a writer, director, and voice actor. You can hear more o…
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Open Your Heart and Open Your Home - Week 8
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15:05Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, the host discusses the importance of hospitality in cultivating deeper connections in a lonely world. The conversation explores how hospitality has evolved, practical ways to practice it, and the role of the church in fostering a welcomin…
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Penn, Matt, and Reddi are joined by Michael Goudeau with a big life update he's taking with all the positivity and humor you'd expect. Surprise guest Dr. Rich Ross is also back to talk secret octopus hunts, Penn's essay for the New York Times, an update on the closed Dylan Museum, a dog that runs really fast, playing Folsom Prison, and more.…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, the host discusses the importance of cultivating deeper connections in a world filled with distractions. Drawing from personal anecdotes and biblical examples, the conversation emphasizes the need for attentiveness in relationships, pract…
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The saga of Battle of Dreams continues with maybe the best response possible, Matt shares his thoughts on the upcoming Springsteen biopic and takes his kids to an unexpected Broadway show, Reddi Rich sells something online in the most honest way possible, and Penn is thrown a curveball live on air regarding an upcoming stop on his book tour.…
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Money Elementary - The One Big Beautiful Bill Update: What’s Sparkling… and What’s Sinking
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14:39This week on ChisME, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA pull back the glittery curtain on the One Big Beautiful Bill. We expose who really benefits from the SALT deduction change, break down the hidden cost of that $2.4 trillion deficit, and uncover tax breaks for the wealthy, cuts to public programs, and a student loan overhaul that could change everything.…
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"Mr. Runkle's Pumpkin: A Summer Tale" by Betse Brydon
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9:47Mr. Runkle grows only orderly vegetables while his neighbor, Miss Appleby’s garden is a tangle of bright flowers with the exception of one gigantic, prize winning pumpkin.
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Be Attentive: Cultivating Deeper Connection in A Lonely World - Week 6
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17:29Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, the host discusses the importance of cultivating deeper connections in a world filled with distractions. Drawing from personal anecdotes and biblical examples, the conversation emphasizes the need for attentiveness in relationships, pract…
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Well I Like To Bring Everything Around to Porn
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1:19:45Matt and Brian Brushwood join Penn and Reddi for a live Q&A as part of a special creator retreat weekend in Austin, TX. New and old scams, more of Penn's thoughts on AI, the fallibility of memory, Penn's writing process, Penn & Teller's evolving position in the world of magic, and lots more.
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Money Elementary - When the Penny Drops: The True Cost of Letting Go
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8:57In this week’s Money Elementary: ChisME, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA dive into the surprising exit of the U.S. penny. From production costs to digital payment shifts, this episode uncovers why the penny’s time is up—and what that means for your change jar, your purchases, and the broader economy. Whether you’re cash loyal or fully tapped into digital …
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Start Cheering; Stop Comparing: Cultivating Deeper Connection In A Lonely World - Week 5
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14:32Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, the host discusses the importance of cultivating deeper connections in a world filled with loneliness. The conversation focuses on the themes of envy and comparison, emphasizing the need to cheer for others rather than compare ourselves t…
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We’d Like to Say It Could Have Been Worse...
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58:25Penn, Matt, and Reddi are back preaching love after Penn got wicked sick last week and THOUGHT he came up with a revelation. The hits kept coming with another derailed Battle of Dreams and possibly the strangest ending ever to the big Penn & Teller show - with a live recap from a special member of the congregation who happened to be in the audience…
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Money Elementary - The Heart of the Economy: How Money Moves from the Fed to Your Wallet
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6:08In this week’s Money Elementary: ChisME, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA break down how money flows through our economy—starting with the Federal Reserve, through the banks, and finally to us. We simplify the mystery behind how money is added or taken out of circulation, what signals the Fed looks for, and how it all affects inflation, interest rates, and…
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The grotesque has deepend: Wisteria Lodge discussion
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48:18From disappearing households and mysterious foreign nationals to international crime bosses and a little breaking and entering, "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" has all the makings of a classic Holmes tale with none of the panache that sets some of them apart. Sarah and Marisa discuss this bizarre little story, which comes from "His Last Bow." We …
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Develop Loyalty - Cultivating Deeper Connection In A Lonely World - Week 4
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13:42Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling discusses the theme of loyalty as a vital component in building deeper connections in relationships. Drawing from personal anecdotes and biblical stories, she emphasizes the importance of staying committed through life'…
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Money Elementary - Fed Interest Rates May 7, 2025
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10:46In this week’s episode of Money Elementary: ChisME, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA break down the Fed’s May 2025 decision to hold interest rates steady at 4.25–4.5%. They unpack why the Fed is keeping things calm — not to shock the system — and how this strategy aims to stabilize the economy without triggering another inflation spike. The trio also expla…
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Money Elementary - Recession, Inflation, Stagnation
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8:59In this episode of Money Elementary, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA break down the tangled mess of inflation, recession, and stagnation using real-life examples and a sizzling restaurant analogy. MEIA explains how what feels like “just higher prices” is actually a warning sign of deeper economic shifts. They uncover how tariffs sneak up on your wallet, w…
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But This Is a Stupid Thing That I Wanted To Do
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1:06:32Penn, Matt, and Reddi Rich are joined on Zoom by Patreon backers for another exclusive Q&A! The evolution of thinking on taxes, Penn and LOD's origin story, Penn's thoughts on generative AI, knowing when to quit working on a magic trick (including mid-performance!), thoughts on notable magicians and magic during World War II, a morse code update, a…
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Let Go of A Critical Spirit - Cultivating Deeper Connection in A Lonely World Week 3
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14:55Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, the host discusses the importance of letting go of a critical spirit to foster deeper connections in relationships. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural references, the conversation emphasizes empathy, kindness, and grace as essentia…
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"Nick of Time: a Dog-Ghost's Tale" by Jackie Vivelo
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20:40Jared loved artifact hunting at his grand parents farm. But each summer a local pack of wild dogs was getting bolder. They had already killed Nick, grandpa's courageous hound. When Jared came face to face with the pack, only one thing could save him.
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Embrace Humility - Cultivating Deeper Connection in A Lonely World - Week 2
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12:21Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, the host discusses the themes of loneliness and the importance of humility in building deeper connections. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical teachings, the conversation emphasizes the need for vulnerability, active listening,…
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Pleasant People and Homemade Potato Chips
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59:20Penn heads to Los Angeles and reminisces about Martin Mull, Matt reflects on his early improv and comedy career, returns to the seas for more magic (and maybe dinner?) and lots more.
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Money Elementary - Fed Interest Rates March 19, 2025
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19:02In this episode of Money Elementary, Heidi, Vanessa, and MIA spill the chisME on how the Federal Reserve is quietly running the economy like a behind-the-scenes boss. MIA breaks down how interest rates, bond expirations, and the Fed’s cookie-stashing ways are either feeding or starving the economy. From loan shortages to recession red flags, the tr…
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The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge: Part 2, The Tiger of San Pedro
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32:01"If you cast your mind back to some of those narratives with which you have afflicted a long-suffering public, you will recognize how often the grotesque has deepened into the criminal." From His Last Bow, "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Rebekah Love. Content warning: This story contains some Victorian-era racis…
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I Couldn't Hear You In The Dressing Room
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1:12:33Penn rushes the stage in Philadelphia, Matt is assigned a surprising role by Penn, a question from a fan leads to a variety of solutions for magic props that just don't work, a new trick from a familiar friend of the show, and more.
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Cultivating Deeper Connection In A Lonely World - Week 1
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13:40Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling introduces a new book club season focused on the book 'Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World.' She discusses the epidemic of loneliness, the importance of community, and how our internal narratives can hinder…
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Money Elementary - ChisME - Tariffs Import Frenzy
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8:04In this episode of Money Elementary, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA spill the chisme on why the U.S. economy just shrunk for the first time in years. MEIA breaks down how panic over tariffs led to a flood of imports, which dragged down GDP like a bad breakup. From rising prices to shrinking paychecks, the trio unpacks how this economic drama affects your…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, host Becky engages in a heartfelt conversation with Carol McCracken, who shares her journey of parenting a special needs child. Carol discusses the challenges she faced, including her son's ADHD and Asperger's syndrome, and the impact the…
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Matt performs in San Antonio and hangs out with Tim Jenison, Penn embarks on an epic journey to see Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson at the Hollywood Bowl, and more.
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Money Elementary - Big Brutal Bill: Part 1
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15:52In this episode of Money Elementary, Heidi, Vanessa, and MEIA break down the political novela that is the “Big Beautiful Bill.” MEIA dishes on how the bill promises tax cuts, border spending, and energy shakeups—but also slices away at social programs, sparking some serious side-eye from Democrats. Heidi wonders if it’s a power move or a financial …
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The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge: Part 1, The Singular Experience of Mr. John Scott Eccles
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22:56"If you cast your mind back to some of those narratives with which you have afflicted a long-suffering public, you will recognize how often the grotesque has deepened into the criminal." From His Last Bow, "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" by Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by Rebekah Love. Content warning: This story contains some Victorian-era racis…
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Penn & Teller join the Raider Nation, thoughts on the new Pope, Penn's book appearances for his new novel Felony Juggler, Matt moves up to the big room at the Magic Castle, and lots more!
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, host Becky Harling speaks with Amber Lia about the challenges of parenting, particularly focusing on managing anger, understanding triggers, and the importance of grace. Amber shares her personal journey of overcoming frustration as a mot…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, host Becky Harling engages in a heartfelt conversation with Linda Dillow, a best-selling author and mentor, about her new book, 'Hope for My Hurting Heart.' Linda shares her personal journey through pain, including her challenging childho…
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"Beauty and the Beast" retold by Adele Geras
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24:26A traditional fairytale for all ages beautifully retold by award-winning British author, Adele Geras.
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Author Jane Borden joins Penn, Matt, and Reddi on Zoom to discuss her new book Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America, and explore the role and roots of cults in America, the American monomyth, theories on evil, how all of this factors into today's political thinking, and lots more.
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Finding Friendship in the Journey of Motherhood
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37:00Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling discusses the importance of friendships in parenting with guest Kristen Strong, author of 'Desperate Woman Seeks Friends.' They explore Kristen's personal journey of finding friends, the challenges of busyness in modern…
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Falling asleep, Groucho Marx facts, The Pitt, Penn on Literally! With Rob Lowe, the AFAN AIDS Walk Las Vegas, and lots more. Don't forget Penn's new novel, FELONY JUGGLER, out May 6!
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