Best Beth Lawrence Podcasts (2026)

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368: Jay Chandrasekhar | The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler #368 | Full Episode 1:06:58

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian and actor Jay Chandrasekhar! Check out his Podcast Mustache Tales, and his app Vouch. Jay joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of growing up in the Chicago suburbs, having doctor parents, and how he paved his way into Hollywood and comedy. We talk about the history of arranged marriages in Indian culture, and how Ja…

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187. Decode The Obsidian Tower's Setting 8:26

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“By setting in this case, we are getting the scope of the world. We are learning the rules of magic in this story.” — Beth Barany In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, titled “Decode The Obsidian Tower's Setting,” host Beth Barany analyzes The Obsidian Tower by Melissa Caruso, showing you exactly how she works as a developmental editor a…

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Episode 233 - 2025 Year in Review 59:07

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On this week's episode, Vin, Paul, Beth and Nicole review past and present contests from 2025 and choose our best and worst of the year. We also talk a bit about the CartoonStock contest and our favorite regular cartoons from the issue for the year. We talk a bit about Keith Huie's caption for the Finalists of contest #972. Keith is a terrific arti…

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367: HoneyDew with Y’all | Best Lowlights of 2025 with Tom Segura #367 | Full Episode 1:00:37

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Ryan Sickler revisits the best Lowlights of 2025 from the HoneyDew with Y’all, joined by special guest Tom Segura, for a brutally honest, hilarious, year-in-review. Be sure to check out Tom's latest Netflix special, Teacher, out now, and keep and eye out for his movie El Tigre coming out later this year. 🎟️See me live. All tickets at https://www.ry…

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186. How Much Science in Your Sci-Fi Stories? 5:55

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“Go ahead and base your sci-fi entirely on your own imagination, whatever science that you want to integrate into your story. And make it feel real.“ —Beth Barany How Much Science in Your Sci-Fi Stories? That’s the question from a listener Beth Barany is answering in this How To Write the Future podcast episode. She answers whether you can base you…

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2025 Wrap-Up: A Year of Growth, Change, and New Beginnings 41:03

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In this special year-end episode of the Atlanta REALTORS® Rundown, all four hosts — Karen Hatcher, Neel Midha, Helen Hernandez-Archer, and Andy Payne — come together for the final conversation of 2025. They reflect on the biggest moments of the year, from key association milestones to standout podcast episodes and community impact. The hosts also s…

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All About ARIF: Investing in Community Impact Host Karen w/ Whitney and DeAngela 36:56

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In this episode of the Atlanta REALTORS® Rundown, host Karen Hatcher is joined by Whitney Kennedy and DeAngela Hudson to spotlight the work of the Atlanta REALTORS® Impact Foundation (ARIF). The conversation explores ARIF’s mission, the communities it serves, and how REALTORS® can support meaningful change through advocacy, outreach, and philanthro…

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366: Fran Tarkenton | The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler #366 | Full Episode 58:29

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My HoneyDew this week is NFL Hall of Fame legend Fran Tarkenton! Check out Fran’s newest business venture PipIQ, a private generative AI workspace specifically designed for small and mid-sized businesses. Fran joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his time playing in the NFL! From getting drafted to the Minnesota Vikings in 1961, to play…

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185. How to Find a Literary Agent 4:53

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“ It's essentially a marketplace. You want to shop around. You want to make sure that this person has a good reputation and you want to talk off the record in confidence with other writers.” — Beth Barany Finished your novel and ready to land a literary agent? In this How To Write the Future episode, Beth Barany shares how to research reputable age…

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Episode 232 - Co-Host Christmas 31:52

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A short podcast this week with just the hosts talking about the contests and their favorite cartoons from the current week's issue of the New Yorker. Our scheduled guest, Shannon Wheeler had something come up at the last minute and had to drop out. We hope to have him on again sometime early in 2026. We discuss the winning entry for Contest #969 (E…

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365: Jessica Michelle Singleton | The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler #365 | Full Episode 1:03:34

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SPONSORS: Tempo -For a limited time, get 60% off your first box at https://www.TempoMeals.com/HONEYDEW My HoneyDew this week is comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton! Check out Jessica’s latest special “Hi Y’all” or her own podcast Hey Idiots. Jessica joins me to Highlight the Lowlight of growing up in Alaska and finding out the truth about her real …

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184. Writing Consistently: Facts and Myths 9:43

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“Learning how to write fiction-- most people never learn in school, so we're learning as adults and therefore we're gonna have a huge learning curve.” - Beth Barany In this How to Write the Future podcast episode, “Writing Consistently: Facts and Myths,” host Beth Barany shares the common misconceptions about writing consistently, plus tips on how …

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Episode 231 - Lawrence Wood 53:00

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Larry Wood joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the recent CartoonStock contest. There was some controversy with the cartoon in this contest with a happy family gathered together in their living room, with each of the family members holding a gun (including the cat, dog and potted plant). We discuss the use of humor to help make sense of…

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Dave Coulier 57:24

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In this episode of 'You Are Beautiful with Lawrence Zarian', Dave Coulier opens up about his multifaceted life journey. The discussion covers Dave's reflections on family, past experiences, and career highlights, including his role in the iconic TV show 'Full House'. Dave shares emotional stories about his family, particularly navigating life after…

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364: Mike Lawrence | The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler #364 | Full Episode 1:05:15

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SPONSORS: Function Health -Visit http://www.functionhealth.com/HONEYDEW or use gift code HONEYDEW100 at sign up to own your health My HoneyDew this week is comedian Mike Lawrence! Check out Mike on his podcast, Nerd of Mouth. Mike joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his fathers alcoholism, adopting his son, and his late in life autism diagnosis.…

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183. How to Handle Plot Holes Effectively 6:49

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“It's hard to fix a manuscript that is not yet finished. This is what I counsel all of my clients and people who might want to work with me is write the whole first draft because there's something that brought you to the story.” - Beth Barany In this How To Write the Future episode, “How to Handle Plot Holes Effectively,” host Beth Barany answers a…

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Episode 230 - Kate Isenberg 1:42:41

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Kate Isenberg Joins us on the podcast this week. Kate is a New Yorker cartoonist, illustrator, animator and musician, but mostly she is a story teller. Along with the New Yorker, Kate's cartoons have appeared in The New Republic, Alta Journal, Air Mail, and Narrative. We talk with Kate about her background and journey to becoming a New Yorker carto…

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Lawrence Yun Breaks It Down: Atlanta, AI, and the 2026 Horizon 35:42

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In this special episode of the Atlanta REALTORS® Rundown, host Neel Midha sits down with Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, to unpack what’s really happening in today’s market and what Atlanta should expect next. From local housing trends and inventory shifts to the expanding role of AI in real estate, Lawrence…

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363: Phil Hanley Doesn’t Like Having Things Thrown at Him | HoneyDew Podcast #363 1:04:50

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182. Writer's Block: Five Steps Forward 8:51

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“In my opinion, the cure for writer's block is writing -- pure and simple.” - Beth Barany Do you wonder why you’re not writing and wish you were? Then listen to “Writer's Block: Five Steps Forward,” the latest How To Write the Future podcast episode, where host and writing teacher, Beth Barany, shares five steps forward that you can put into action…

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Episode 229 - Kyle Bravo Returns 1:21:10

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Kyle Bravo returns to the podcast to talk about what he's been up to since we last talked with him. He's had a couple more cartoons in the New Yorker and a number of cartoons in the Daily. He's also had cartoons in the Wall St Journal, Sat Eve Post, Antigravity, Air Mail, Alta, Private Eye, The Oldie, Woman's World, Weekly Humorist and other public…

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362: Tim Hardaway Had to Ban Dad from High School Basketball Games | HoneyDew Podcast #362 1:03:57

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SPONSORS: Uncommon Goods -To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://www.UncommonGoods.com/HONEYDEW Aura Frames -Visit https://www.AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura's Carver Mat frame using promo code HONEYDEW Brunt -Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code HONEYDEW at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/HONEYDEW My Honeydew this week is former NBA player Tim …

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181. Writing Through Chaos: Creativity and Resilience with Catharine Bramkamp 27:44

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“I am currently deeply involved with the process and the importance of creativity in the second half of life.” - Catherine Bramkamp In this episode of How To Write the Future, “Writing Through Chaos: Creativity and Resilience with Catharine Bramkamp,” host Beth Barany chats with fellow writing and creativity coach Catharine Bramkamp. Catharine dive…

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Episode 228 - Scott Green 1:30:35

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Scott Green joins us on the podcast this week. Scott was the winner of contest #962 (Octopus Pilot) and heard us on the podcast talking about it. He contacted us to see if we’d have him on to discuss the caption and his unique way of coming up with captions (it was his first time entering the contest, so his method seems to work!) Scott is also an …

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361: Greg Warren - I Made it Further than Shane Gillis at West Point 1:03:08

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180. Crafting Ethical AI Worlds with Abigail Hing Wen 12:33

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“I try to write worlds that I believe are attainable and that I think we can aspire towards.” - Abigail Hing Wen In this future‑forward episode of How To Write The Future, host Beth Barany chats with author‑filmmaker Abigail Hing Wen about The Vale — a middle‑grade fantasy where a family builds a clean, AI‑generated virtual world. They get into why…

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Episode 227 - Lawrence Wood 59:50

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Larry Wood, the all time New Yorker cartoon caption contest winner, author and CartoonStock caption contest judge, joins us again to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. A great discussion of the contests this week. Our thoughts on the caption…

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Rooted In GA with host Andy Payne and guest Mary Beth Lake 22:38

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In this episode, host Andy Payne sits down with Mary Beth Lake, proud Atlanta REALTORS® member, mentor, and 2024 Vice President of Advocacy. With a Georgia Tech background and 14 years helping clients find their dream homes, Mary Beth now focuses on elevating REALTORS® through training, contracts expertise, and leadership. Tune in to hear her journ…

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Beth Behrs 1:01:45

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In this episode, LZ engages in a heartfelt and comprehensive conversation with actress Beth Behrs. The podcast covers a range of topics including self-acceptance, beauty standards, and personal growth. Beth shares her journey from her early years in New York, her love for horses, and her experiences on popular shows like 'Two Broke Girls' and 'The …

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360: Brandon Novak - Skating with Bucky Lasek and Bam Margera 1:36:56

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179. Building Character-Driven Action Adventure Stories with Lawrence Connolly 28:18

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“Written from the point of view of one character and then another scene from the another character. Now, we would never shift point of view within a scene, but each scene, each segment of the book is from a different point of view.” - Lawrence Connolly In this How To Write the Future episode, “Building Character-Driven Action Adventure Stories with…

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Episode 226 - Ed Himelblau Returns Again 55:18

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This week on the podcast, we welcome back Ed Himelblau. Ed fills us in on what he's been up to since we last had him on. Turns out he moved from California to Wisconsin. The high point of the move was driving cross country in a Prius with two cats (everyone survived!) He also joins us as we discuss New Yorker Caption Contest winners for his cartoon…

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Inside the Atlanta REALTORS® School of Real Estate Guest Renee Bringier - ARSRE 31:01

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Join host Helen Hernandez Archer as she sits down with Renee Bringier, Director of Education for the Atlanta REALTORS® School of Real Estate, to explore the school’s incredible journey from its founding to today’s innovative programs. Discover how this cornerstone of REALTOR® education continues to elevate Atlanta’s real estate professionals, from …

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359: John Amaechi - Reaching the League in Six Years 1:09:40

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178. Future Fantasy, Real-World Resilience with Randee Dawn 26:19

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“I love plot, I love character, and I just feel like the colors are bolder and brighter and there's more to work with when I'm writing about science fiction and fantasy.” - Randee Dawn In this How To Write the Future episode, “Future Fantasy, Real-World Resilience with Randee Dawn,” podcast host Beth Barany interviews Brooklyn-based author and vete…

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November Events & Updates Episode with host Neel Midha 2:12

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🎙️ Atlanta REALTORS® Rundown: November Events Preview Join host Neel Midha for a Special Edition of the Atlanta REALTORS® Rundown as we highlight what’s coming up this November! Get ready for an engaging Top Agents Panel Discussion — a free virtual event for ARA members on November 12th, 10–11:30 AM via Zoom. Learn strategies, insights, and best pr…

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Episode 225 - Anjali Chandrashekar 1:25:18

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Artist, illustrator and cartoonist, Anjali Chandrashekar joins us on the second half of the podcast this week. Anjali had her first New Yorker cartoon published in the June 20, 2022 issue. She is also an accomplished artist and would love to have one of her illustrations on the cover of the New Yorker. We talk with her about being creative and her …

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How Do You Define and Work with Your Ideal Client - Host Andy Payne w/ Jere Metcalf 53:05

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How Do You Define and Work with Your Ideal Client? Host Andy Payne sits down with Jere Metcalf to explore the art and strategy of identifying your ideal client. From understanding client motivations to tailoring your approach for long-term relationships, this episode breaks down practical steps REALTORS® can take to work smarter, not harder. Whethe…

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358: David Koechner - I Hope I Like Me 58:13

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177. Monsters and Humanity in Fiction with Surekha Davies 28:59

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“It all started with too much Star Trek, although you could say that that's a lie because there is never too much Star Trek.” - Surekha Davies In the latest How To Write the Future podcast, titled “Monsters and Humanity in Fiction with Surekha Davies,” host Beth Barany talks to science and art historian, monster consultant, and author, Surekha Davi…

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Episode 224 - Greg Nussbaum 1:30:08

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Cartoonist and comedian, Greg Nussbaum joins us on the second half of the podcast this week. Greg is a fairly new cartoonist, his first cartoon in the New Yorker was in the Dec. 2, 2024 issue. Since then, he has had one other cartoon and a Daily published. Greg is also a standup comedian. You can see him performing around Brooklyn and Manhattan. We…

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357: Sal Vulcano - Impractical Parenting 1:04:13

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SPONSORS: Booking.com -Head over to Booking.com and start your listing today. Get Seen. Get Booked on Booking.com. Uncommon Goods -To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://www.UncommonGoods.com/HONEYDEW Mood -Get 20% off your first order at https://www.Mood.com with promo code HONEYDEW My HoneyDew this week is comedian Sal Vulcano! Check out hi…

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176. Bailey Lang's Habits of Mind for Writers 25:43

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“So the habits of mind are: curiosity, openness, engagement, creativity, persistence, responsibility, flexibility, and metacognition. So that's a whole lot of terms. Metacognition is typically the one where people go, huh, I don't know what you're talking about. So that's the one that I wanna talk about. It is also one of the ones that I think is f…

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Episode 223 - Lawrence Wood 1:07:58

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Larry Wood, the all time New Yorker cartoon caption contest winner, author and CartoonStock caption contest judge, joins us again to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. A lively discussion of the contests this week! Humor is definitely subjec…

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Business Planning: Why Q4 instead of Q1 (Winter is Coming) 44:16

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In this insightful episode of the Atlanta REALTORS® Rundown, host Helen Hernandez Archer sits down with Carolyn Garrett to discuss why smart business planning starts before the new year begins. They explore the strategic advantages of using Q4 to prepare for success in Q1, how to identify trends, set realistic goals, and ensure you’re not left play…

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356: Dolph Lundgren - Fighting Rocky and Beating Cancer 1:02:52

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SPONSORS: SimpliSafe -Visit https://www.SimpliSafe.com/HONEYDEW to save 50% on a SimpliSafe home security system BetterHelp -The HoneyDew is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW to get 10% off your first month My HoneyDew this week is legendary action star Dolph Lundgren! Check out his latest project Hard Cut Vodka, an…

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175. Tricking Yourself into Writing Habits with LA Bourgeois 20:56

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“I am a horrible little goblin like that, and it's just what happens. So I have to trick myself and the ways that I trick myself are to really let myself see what I want to create.” - LA Bourgeois About this episode In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, host Beth Barany, talks to Kaizen Muse Certified Creativity Coach, end of life doula,…

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Episode 222 - Bob Mankoff Returns Again 1:30:06

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On part 2 of this week's episode, we talk with former New Yorker Cartoon Editor and current Cartoon Editor at Air Mail Magazine, Bob Mankoff. Bob talks about the New Yorker and CartoonStock caption contests, AI and the logistics of maintaining a cartoon database. It is also noted that Bob has great hair. The new CartoonStock Caption Contest starts …

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GAR, ARA, RPR and NAR Benefits - Beyond the Dues: Your REALTOR® Advantage - Membership Renewal 42:38

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💼 Beyond the Dues: Your REALTOR® Advantage 🎙️ As membership renewal season approaches, host Karen Hatcher sits down with Andy Payne, Carolyn Garrett, and Neel Midha to break down the real value behind your REALTOR® membership. From GAR, ARA, RPR, and NAR benefits to exclusive tools, education, and advocacy resources — this episode highlights how yo…

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355: Yannis Pappas - Childbirth, Coleslaw, and ChatGPT 1:02:04

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SPONSORS: Function Health – My first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership when they visit http://www.functionhealth.com/HONEYDEW or use gift code HONEYDEW100 at sign-up Brunt Workwear – For a limited time, our listeners get $10 off at https://bruntworkwear.com when you use code HONEYDEW at checkout My HoneyDew this week is comed…