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Social Skills Mastery

Susan Callender

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The Social Skills Mastery Podcast is where High-Performance Social Confidence Coach and Corporate Trainer, Susan Callender helps professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs stand out in competitive and often high-stakes situations, by raising social capital and using the power of polished people skills to make an impact. Weekly content encompasses what to do, what to say, how to maneuver tricky situations and get it right the first time.
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Recluse Horror reviews all types of horror films from the silent film era on, occasionally sharing some insights into cinema history and film-making techniques, often expositing about the base fears evoked by great horror films, proper storytelling techniques, symbolism in films, and any number of other related topics. The hosts also go off on unrelated tangents and make bad jokes. While once a daily podcast, it currently releases approximately every two weeks.
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A Hub for a variety of podcasts ranging from wrestling to politics to complete nonsense! Subscribe and check out our catalog of shows! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iwc-nation/support
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The tides of American history lead through the streets of New York City — from the huddled masses on Ellis Island to the sleazy theaters of 1970s Times Square. The elevated railroad to the Underground Railroad. Hamilton to Hammerstein! Greg and Tom explore more than 400 years of action-packed stories, featuring both classic and forgotten figures who have shaped the world.
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From obsessed fan to complete newbie, four friends with different experiences with the show Bones get together weekly to discuss every single episode of the hit television series. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow us on Twitter @thebonesbooth and find every episode at https://thebonesbooth.com/
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Dive headfirst into Tales of the Lastborns, where content creators Dave and Andi mix dark humor, some serious moments, sexy secrets, and chaotic confessions from their creative lives. From behind-the-scenes hilarity to WTF moments that you’ll never forget, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to be a little unhinged—and a lot unapologetic. It’s seductive, it’s wild, and it’s exactly the chaos you didn’t know you needed.
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Let's take a deep dive into the weird and unknown history of classic books in literature and everything that's book-related. Grab a drink, and maybe a snack too, and let's figure out what made literary history tick. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebookfix/support
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Welcome to Straight Talk with BrainWaves, the world's first daily fully AI generated advice podcast. Join AI advice expert BrainWaves for candid, humorous, and no-nonsense advice on life's most pressing questions. Whether you're grappling with relationship dilemmas, career decisions, or just seeking some guidance in this wild world, we've got you covered. Join us as we dive into listener-submitted questions, voted on by you, our curious and engaged audience. With a mix of empathy, support, a ...
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In this episode, Dave and Andi take a hilarious, sexy, and slightly traumatic walk down memory lane as they revisit every home they’ve lived in over their 14-year marriage—from garter belts and ceiling fans to pool sex and brown recluse infestations. Website: https://talesofthelastborns.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MrsAndi Fountain of Shroo…
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At the heart of New York’s Gilded Age — the late 19th-century era of unprecedented American wealth and excess — were families with the names Astor, Waldorf, Schermerhorn, and Vanderbilt, alongside power players like A.T. Stewart, Jay Gould and William “Boss” Tweed. They would all make their homes — and in the case of the Vanderbilts, their great ma…
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Have you ever been cut off mid-sentence, had your idea hijacked, or been completely misunderstood with no chance to recover? If you're someone who already finds speaking up challenging, these moments can feel devastating. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how to reclaim your voice and communicate with unshakeable confidence. What I'm Covering: W…
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The Incident of the Letter Most people who make movies and adaptations about Jekyll and Hyde focus solely on the final chapter of the book. They don’t care about the entire story or any of the other chapters. I don’t think anyone reads them or even cares about them. The ONLY thing that seems to interest anyone is Jekyll’s diary, Jekyll’s manifesto,…
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The Incident of the Letter This is one of the chapters that I kind of wish Stevenson’s wife had permanently destroyed. It’s the most contrived, forced, lazy chapter of the whole book. The entire chapter exists to push evidence to the reader that is barely necessary. I do spend a large chunk of time (the first 20:14 minutes) at the beginning further…
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The Carew Murder Case So much about the story has changed. It even feels different like a lot of time has passed not only in the story but also as far as the writing of the work. It starts very simply and then moves into a whole different tone and writing style. The most poignant part of this story so far for me has been this chapter. It felt so NO…
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The Carew Murder Case I feel like I missed an entire section of this story. It went from zero to absolute bonkers madness in one page and it felt very jarring and also unbelievable. It’s a known fact that I cannot stand the phrase “all of the sudden” because it’s an absolute cop out for an actual understanding of reality and it’s used here in all i…
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Dr Jekyll Was Quite At Ease Every interpretation of any piece of existing media is valid given that media is entirely subjective and that’s how you get wonderful meta and expanded universes and ideas. I’m not saying that no one should create their own version of something that inspired them … I’m only asking where are the people that ACTUALLY LIKE …
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Dr Jekyll Was Quite At Ease This is one of my favorite chapters of the book as far as really seeing the relationship between Utterson and Jekyll and getting more of a feel for what has been going on from Jekyll himself (a rare voice in the book). As usual I’m up in arms again about why men interpret this book the way they do. Why do they see Jekyll…
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In this week's episode of The Bones Booth, Taryn, Andrew and Maggie discuss season ten episode three of Bones, "The Purging of the Pundit." ***Disclaimer** We had some technical and recording issues this week, so if something sounds off, it's that!! You'll hear it in the middle somewhere but the recording actually turned off at one point! Anyway, t…
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What do Hobby Lobby, anal beads, and drive-thru baptisms have in common? According to Dave and Andi—everything. Join them as they talk about the dumbest new sex laws, why Utah is horny as hell, and how shame ruins everything (but also makes for a good podcast). Website: https://talesofthelastborns.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MrsAndi Founta…
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People who live in Inwood know how truly special it is. Manhattan's northernmost neighborhood (aside from Marble Hill) feels like it's outside of the city -- and in some places, even outside of time and space. Unlike the lower Manhattan's flat avenues and organized streets, Inwood varies wildly in elevation and its streets wind up hills and down in…
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Search for Mr Hyde If there is one thing I want to get across in this series, it's that different people have different ways of seeing and moving through the world and that absolutely colors how they read and interpret media. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde are the LEAST interesting characters to me and I see very little worth discussing when it comes to how…
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Search for Mr Hyde Utterson is nosy AF but he’s truly a quality friend. This is the kind of friend you want to have in your corner. I am still on Hyde’s side considering the horrible nature of the rest of the characters in this story. As far as I’m concerned how everyone reacts to Hyde is a reflection of who THEY are, not who he is. There are too m…
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The Story of the Door Thanks for coming back for more! This is the continuation of my discussion of "The Story Of The Door" which is the first chapter in the book. So far this absolutely bonkers level of foolishness is only making me like Hyde and hate the "upstanding" members of British society and maybe that's the whole point. They're disgustingl…
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The Story of the Door In this episode I'll be discussing "The Story Of The Door" which is the first chapter in the book and I can tell you that I'm absolutely not having this wildly epic and bonkers nonsense. Seriously, make it make sense. The start to this story is equal parts bizarre and wonderful. Want To Watch The Video Instead? Elaine Is Readi…
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Who knew trash day could be that hot? Andi’s toxic love language will leave you gasping, while Dave’s warning label might just get him canceled. Also… someone said “Dora” during sex. Chaos. Website: https://talesofthelastborns.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MrsAndi Fountain of Shrooms: https://fountainofshrooms.com Instagram: https://instagra…
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The children of the Gilded Age were seen but not heard. Until now! Listener favorite Esther Crain, author and creator of Ephemeral New York joins The Gilded Gentleman for a look at the world of children during the Gilded Age. As she shared in the episode “Invisible Magicians: Domestic Servants in Gilded Age New York” with writings by actual servant…
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Join me for episode #235 where the discussion is all about how the key to speaking in public is more about your thoughts about your ability to speak coherently and less about the words you say. ** Don’t even know where to begin in improving your interpersonal skills? Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you…
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Episode #234 is all about cracking the code to instant belonging—and trust me, it's not about changing who you are, it's about sending the right signals that say "I belong here" before you even speak. What I'm Sharing With You: Why the secret to belonging is acting like you already do (and the psychology behind why this works) The 90-second window …
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While you may know the Brooklyn Museum for its wildly popular cutting-edge exhibitions, the borough's premier art institution can actually trace its origins back to a more rustic era -- and to the birth of the city of Brooklyn itself. On July 4, 1825, the growing village laid a cornerstone for its new Brooklyn Apprentices Library, an educational in…
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Andi can’t close her mouth and Dave can’t stop touching her boobs. Also, Botoxed vaginas. Yeah, it’s that kind of episode. Join the Lastborns for an unhinged aesthetic deep dive you definitely don’t want to play on speaker at work. Website: https://talesofthelastborns.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MrsAndi Fountain of Shrooms: https://fountai…
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In episode #233, we take a look at the truth about why technically brilliant professionals get stuck while less talented colleagues zoom past them—and shares the exact social strategy that changes everything. The Shocking Truth: Harvard research reveals that job performance accounts for only 10% of career advancement decisions. The other 90%? It's …
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What happens when fantasies become reality—and reality isn’t what you expected? Dave and Andi unpack their journey through swinger spaces, compersion kinks, and why emotional connection is the ultimate aphrodisiac. Website: https://talesofthelastborns.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MrsAndi Fountain of Shrooms: https://fountainofshrooms.com In…
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In 1939, Robert Moses sprung his latest project upon the world -- the Brooklyn-Battery Bridge, connecting the tip of Manhattan to the Brooklyn waterfront, slicing through New York Harbor just to the north of Governor's Island. To build it, Moses dictated that the historic Battery Park would need to be redesigned. And its star attraction the New Yor…
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In episode #232 we explore how resistance is the invisible force keeping you from social confidence and authentic self-expression. What You'll Learn: How resistance shows up specifically in social situations and career advancement The completion exercise: "I'll do anything to prove I'm socially confident, except (______)" Why resistance gets strong…
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Andi’s ego death involved a thunderstorm, hallucinations, and her inner child whispering, “It’s all bullshit anyway.” Join Dave as he tries not to interfere while Andi floats off as vapor—and yes, she still keeps her snark. Website: https://talesofthelastborns.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MrsAndi Fountain of Shrooms: https://fountainofshroo…
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In this eye-opening episode, we'll look at how taking a pass on after-work social events could be costing you money, missed opportunities, new business, and promotions. What You'll Learn: The psychological principles that make face time so powerful for career advancement Why remote workers need to be even more intentional about creating social conn…
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A long, long time ago in New York — in the 1730s, back when the city was a holding of the British, with a little over 10,000 inhabitants — a German printer named John Peter Zenger decided to print a four-page newspaper called the New York Weekly Journal. This is pretty remarkable in itself, as there was only one other newspaper in town called the N…
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Dave met God. Actually, no—he met himself. And an inner chipmunk named Todd. From accidental mega-doses to finger twitching, reality-bending, and a conversation with the universe, it’s one trippy-ass story. Bonus: Andi names her inner voice after a bird that killed her babies. Cool. Website: https://talesofthelastborns.com Patreon: https://www.patr…
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It can be frustrating watching others advance while feeling stuck in your career. Today we reveal how social skills and confidence play a much bigger role in professional advancement than most people realize. What You'll Learn: The four hidden reasons professionals get stuck in their careers Why technical skills might get you hired, but social skil…
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When Prospect Park was first opened to the public in the late 1860s, the City of Brooklyn was proud to claim a landmark as beautiful and as peaceful as New York’s Central Park. But the superstar landscape designers — Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux — weren’t finished. This park came with two grand pleasure drives, wide boulevards that emanat…
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Ever walked into a networking event and immediately felt your confident professional persona dissolve into awkwardness? In this episode, we tackle the art of conversation at business socials and reveal how accomplished professionals can transform these dreaded events into genuinely enjoyable—and valuable—experiences. What You'll Learn: Why "What do…
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Is it possible to heal old wounds with fungus? Tales of the Lastborns gets deeply personal this week — with stories of ego death, redemption, and why growing mushrooms might just save lives. Website: https://talesofthelastborns.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MrsAndi Fountain of Shrooms: https://fountainofshrooms.com Instagram: https://instagr…
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