Best Helpful Snowman Podcasts (2025)

My 7-year-old daughter joins me again as co-host in this fun episode. We play "Would you rather?", a conversation game in which we ask each other ridiculous questions about various hypothetical situations. Enjoy listening to another cute and funny chat with my daughter, which covers topics such as food, world peace, wealth, fame, success and Inspec…

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Podcaster Darran Bruce ("The DJ Sessions")! 49:22

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This was the original interview that I had with Darran during the COVID lockdown. But good news, club fans! "The DJ Sessions" is back, and we featured an episode for our "Listen To This" portion of the program, in Season 14, Episode Darran Bruce strikes me as a guy who likes to be ahead of the curve. As opposed to me. who tends to trip on it, and g…

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Sword Swallowing! Mars! Pooperweights? Meet Author Marc Hartzman! 59:37

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On one of my "Sherpa Hunts" ( I think you on flat land call it "searching the Internet") for an interesting history podcast, I stumbled across Marc's show(s), and he replied to my interview request( I guess he never saw the "restraining order" thingy?). This interview was every bit as interesting and entertaining as I imagined (although I did imagi…

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The Trip to Norway 🇳🇴 Learn Vocabulary in Context [952] 1:27:46

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A description of my recent family holiday to Norway 🇳🇴 including rambling about how I can't stand beach holidays 🏖️, chasing my son around different international airports 🏃, visiting Oslo ⛴️, Bergen 🏠, fjords 🚤 and mountains 🏔️. Edward Munch's The Scream 😱, staying in a cabin with no hot water, shower or washing machine, swimming in a freezing lak…

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Scotty Morris (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy)! 1:12:06

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Throwback to a COVID-era interview with a modern day King of Swing! This one's a Sherpa favorite (meaning Spotify will likely ban this episode)! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I really enjoyed talking to Scotty as much as I did mixing in the band's music for this ep…

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Helpful Snowman Radio ep 509

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Ugh, let’s wrap up this nerd nonsense, shall we?By Helpful Snowman

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In Federal Prison for 2 years-Author Paul Smith ("Cruel & Unusual Punishment") 58:06

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Rebels, a few clarifications first...in the intro, I accidentally referred to Paul's book as "Crime and Punishment", (which I believe is Dostoevsky) also, while Paul was gracious enough to speak to me while he was in Germany, he was not in any sort of prison. He was released 28 months into his sentence, in 2022, but you'll hear that in the intervie…

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Questions of English & Listener Comments 🙋Bits & Bobs 4 [951] 1:21:41

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Dealing with some questions from listeners about pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, namely how to know when 'd is had or would (in writing and pronunciation), the curious origins of the word podcast and a vocabulary lesson about the word cast including various collocations and phrases which include this morpheme (that means a part of a word, no…

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Amazing Spider Web Cast Issue 038

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We’re back! With a big palooka. A punchy punchdrunk punchster.By Helpful Snowman

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Sherpa Selects: Actor C.J. Graham! (Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives)! 33:14

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I always wanted to air this episode on Friday the 13th, since it aired. ("How did THAT work out for you Sherpa?") But, whenever you hear this, it's a really fun and interesting interview, with a guy who underwent a fascinating career change...have a listen!! ___________________________________________________________________________________________…

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Helpful Snowman Radio ep 508

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A break from the books, let’s hit the road instead!By Helpful Snowman

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Author James Byron Huggins (The "Hunter" trilogy)! 28:03

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Thanks to Byron for coming on the show. He won't have to give you directions on how to find his book, because the link is below! (Sorry for the rough audio on this one. This is the last time I conduct an interview through 2 cans and fishing wire! Here's the link to Byron's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDTFNHY8/?bestFormat=true&k=hunter%27s%20m…

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The Flatmate from Japan Returns🚶‍♂️Travelling Tales & More [950] 1:45:07

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Peter, my old flatmate from Japan, is back on the podcast after his previous appearance 11 years ago! We chat about travelling experiences, teaching English in Malaysia and Japan, dealing with jet lag and culture shock, doing stand-up comedy abroad, and some of the funny, strange, and even weird experiences we’ve had while travelling. A relaxed, wi…

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Sherpa Selects: Sports podcaster JB Ellis ("The PROgram")! 36:09

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This was another sports interview, which ultimately ended up getting kind of goofy in the middle (Not that I bear any responsibility,giggle,goggle) I believe that JB is still working with Sideline Sports, so please check his show out! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________…

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Helpful Snowman Radio ep 507

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Continuation into the booksphere! Deeper into bookdom! How do you make books sound exciting?! You cannot!By Helpful Snowman

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True Crime Screening Room: Doug Fifer (Author, Fifty Shades of True Crime")! 30:55

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Rebels, I really enjoyed this interview. I have an immense respect for law enforcement, and when you get to hear their perspectives on their work, it's always fascinating. Doug's book might not be for the faint of heart, but it really provides a brutally honest compilation of sexually deviant crimes. (I'm not sure if I blushed when I read it, but i…

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Let’s Take a C1 Grammar Test 📋 and critique it [949] 2:06:15

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In this episode I take a typical multiple choice grammar test that you can find online, explain the answer to each question and give mini grammar lessons along the way. I also discuss what makes a good test of your English, and what good and bad level tests do. Learn more about grammar, and about how to check your language level. 📄 Get the episode …

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Sportscaster Brian Snow ("Snowman In The Morning"-A "Sherpa Select")! 40:32

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Last time I checked, this is now known as "The Brian Snow Show" , where you can catch some recent episodes on YouTube . I think Brian has even branched out beyond sports,now. But I think this is one episode where the laughing started even before we started recording. Definitely a fun one, Rebels! ____________________________________________________…

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Helpful Snowman Radio ep 506

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Books are life. A part of my life. And now a part of yours. Whether you like it or not.By Helpful Snowman

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Actor Jonathan Evans! 10:38

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Thanks to Jonathan for coming on the show!. Here's his IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16188265/ You can support this show...FOR FREE!!! All you have to do is listen here. Catch "Sherpa Selects" on Saturdays. It's the episodes you tried to avoid the first time around! More thanks: Music Credits/Voiceovers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bruce Goldberg⁠…

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Workplace Scenarios 👷 Role Plays for Practical English [948] 1:00:59

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In this fun and practical episode I dive into realistic workplace English through improvised role-play conversations. Designed to help you boost your vocabulary, listening skills, and confidence in professional settings, this episode features six humorous and educational role-play scenarios in workplaces like a factory, office, supermarket, and a s…

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Coach Scott Fields! ("The Coach Scott Fields Show"-A "Sherpa Select") 48:53

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Without a doubt, one of the most motivating interviews I've ever done. And I don't even play basketball. (I always get confused when they tell me to dribble. It's not pretty...) Coach Scott is still pretty busy these days,too! Check this interview out! _________________________________________________________________________________________________…

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Murder Tourism, with Author johnny trevisani! 27:15

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Pardon the pun, but we go a bit off the beaten true crime path with this episode. But it's just as heavily researched as much as the other books that have been featured on here, I promise! Imagine, sorting through so many murder cases to decide which locations would ultimately be in a book, along with fascinating information. johnny (intentional lo…

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Helpful Snowman Radio ep 505

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Continuing down the road of manuals. Because this counts.By Helpful Snowman

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Technology in Everyday Life [Part 2] 👨‍💻 The Choices We Make / Topic Discussion & Vocabulary [947] 1:27:28

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This episode is all about choices we have to make relating to technology in our everyday lives, and the vocabulary of technology today. This episode focuses on issues such as information quality & fact checking, digital sustainability, AI and automation, security, surveillance and privacy, tech company ethics, & tech and well-being. All important t…

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Sherpa Selects: The Return of Odd Tonic! 59:16

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A rebroadcast of a 2020 Halloween show in August of 2025? Are you mad, Sherpa? Honestly, if you need a response to that? It's pretty much Halloween most of the year for Jennifer and Maxwell, anyway. And while "Odd Tonic" is no more, please check out Jennifer's spooky pod, "I Talk To Ghosts" __________________________________________________________…

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Financial Planner/ Author Shannon Ryan ("Your Money Has Feelings")! 31:12

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Money! I'll bet you never really thought about how your emotions were tied to your finances, and in more ways than you imagine. Shannon is a long-time advocate for financial literacy, who explores the relationship with your money and emotions in her book, "Your Money Has Feelings". You can get past all of the emotional baggage to buy more baggage (…

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Helpful Snowman Radio ep 504

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Instructions for games, instructions for life.By Helpful Snowman

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Technology in Everyday Life [Part 1] 👨‍💻 The Choices We Make / Topic Discussion & Vocabulary 1:54:15

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This episode is all about choices we have to make relating to technology in our everyday lives. I'll be discussing contemporary tech-related issues such as privacy vs. convenience, data sharing, digital, detox, online behaviour, digital legacy, tech addiction, tech for children. It includes loads of vocabulary and will give you the chance not only …

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Sherpa Selects: SSR-Comedian/Writer Bruce Villanch! 55:29

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A few months ago (early 2025), Bruce released a book titled "It Seemed Like A Bad Idea at the Time", chronicling some of the craziest projects he's worked on. Which, I assure you, is just as funny, if not way more, than the interview here, from 2020. Definitely, one of my favorites...SO much laughing on this one! ___________________________________…

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True Crime Screening Room: Author Jonathan Dyer! (Featuring Book Contest) 30:50

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Definitely a change of pace, as far as true crime episodes are concerned! Jonathan has lived an interesting life and has brought some truly fascinating and thrilling works to the reading public. Apologies for me sounding like I got electrocuted during the interview. (I didn't...it was after the interview.) But this story of Greg Scarpa is the stuff…

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Funny English Errors, Corrected ✍️ [945] 59:01

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Sometimes it is fine to laugh at the mistakes that we make in English (I do it in French) and so in this episode let's look at some English errors that are unintentionally hilarious. I will correct the errors, explain what is funny, and there is a lot of vocabulary to learn in the process. PDF available with vocabulary list and memory questions. 📄 …

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Sherpa Selects: SSR-Stacey Toy ("30 Acres of Hell")! 35:05

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These days, Stacey has been involved in lots of entrepreneurial work, and some fan sites, some even involving Cedric the Entertainer. (Hey Cedric, I watch your show, why don't you come on mine? Is it that "lack of talent image" I project? Um, fair enough.....) _________________________________________________________________________________________…

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Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 503

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Unruly concert crowds. AT CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTS.By Helpful Snowman

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Podcasts that are shorter than this Episode Title! 9:30

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Here are the titles of the podcasts featured in this week's "Sherpa Samples" Science Quickly Detective Dexter My Unsung Hero Nutrition Diva Ramsey Everyday Millionaire if You're Listening r/Slash Nature Podcast Song Exploder Arnold's Pump Club Catch "Sherpa Selects" on Saturdays. It's the episodes you tried to avoid the first time around! More than…

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Listen & Learn English with Luke 🎧 This is SOMETHING! [944] 2:30:20

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In this episode I take you on a big rambling journey through all sorts of English-learning goodness (and nonsense). We start by pondering what makes a good podcast title — is it clever, clickbait, or just clear? I reveal a monumental tectonic shift in the way I am titling my episodes. Then it’s into the Grammar Zone, with an in-depth look at Englis…

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Sherpa Selects: Kat Lively ("Calling Old Hollywood") 32:47

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"Calling Old Hollywood" called it quits in 2024, but there are a lot of fascinating back stories to be heard on this one. And the back stories on Kat, too!! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ok, Rebels, you heard the story right- Kat jammed with Green D…

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Helpful Snowman Radio ep 502

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Two nights! Live! In Denver! Similarly timed to Metallica! I trash a hotel room because I’m METAL.By Helpful Snowman

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Comic Jeff Dwoskin of "The Jeff Dwoskin Show" (A Sherpa Select) 43:16

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You can still hear new episodes of "The Jeff Dwoskin Show",by the way. So have a listen to an earlier chat that I got to have with "Michigan's Favorite Son*" (*Not officially verified).! Welcome to 3 days of comedy related podcasts! And this was a SML (so much laughing) week for your Sherpa. But once you hear these interviews, I'm guessing you'll c…

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943. Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of SILVER BLAZE 🐎 (Learn English with a Short Story) 2:20:39

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Time for another Sherlock Holmes mystery story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle on the podcast, because: Why not? I have adapted the text into modern English this time. A champion racehorse 🐎 has gone missing, and its trainer violently murdered. Only Sherlock Holmes can find the solution 🕵️. Listen to the events, follow my summaries and simply enjoy anoth…

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Sherpa Selects: SSR-Lisa Bagby! (Warning-Adult Themes) 58:26

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The last few years, Lisa has been acting in a few horror films. But I wonder if anything was ax scary as the story that you'll hear from this interview, from a few years ago? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ You know it's serious stuff when…

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Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 501

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Let’s finish this Grinch. Er, Ethan.By Helpful Snowman

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"The DJ Sessions"-Listen To This, with Special Guest, Darran Bruce! 50:43

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Love Electronic Dance Music? We're featuring an episode from "The DJ Sessions" with an interview with Dr. Fresch, from 2023. Plus, we're spending a little time with host Darran Bruce, chatting about his podcast, with a closer look at this music. I also got to be interviewed on his show ( https://www.thedjsessions.com/Jim07125) . I know...you're thi…

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942. The ASMR Zen School of English ☁️🧘 Learn English and Relax 1:28:56

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Improve your English and reduce stress with this unique ASMR-style episode ☁️ 🧘. Join me for a relaxing, meditative journey featuring calm background music, softly spoken English, vocabulary for peace and tranquillity, some grammar practice, and gentle humour. Designed to help you learn English naturally while calming your mind, this episode is ide…

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Sherpa Selects:Podcaster Brandy Singleton ("A Voice to be Reckoned With")! 30:10

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Brandy is ABSOLUTELY one of my favorite people in Podcastia! She still gets a kick out of the fact that I had her doing cartoon voices. But if you love hearing people speak with authentic passion, look for her on social media. You'll be glad you did! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________…

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True Crime Screening Room: Profiler/Author Phil Chalmers("Speaking Truth To Evil")! 31:24

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I think that this episode fits the "trifecta of true crime guests", if there ever was one. Phil is a profiler, podcast host, and author. He shared a lot of information, but there's way more to be found, by checking out his book (link below). So, check out some serial killer myths as they are exploded, and later, The Sherpa talks social media, and c…

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941. The Man Who Could Work Miracles ✨ (Learn English with a Short Story) 2:03:04

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Learn English with a short story on LEP. In this episode I am reading "The Man Who Could Work Miracles" by HG Wells (adapted into modern English). First you can listen to the story, then I summarise it again in my own words, discuss my interpretations of its meaning, explain how you can use stories like this to improve your English, and teach some …

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Sherpa Selects: John Maye ("The Binge-Watchers Podcast")! 41:52

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Great news! You can still catch new episodes of "The Binge-Watchers Podcast". John is still cranking out episodes and offering his perspective on today's popular movies, among other things. Definitely worth the listen!! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________…

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Singer/Songwriter Kyndle Wylde! 29:13

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Almost halfway through the season, and while I've been very happy with the guests that have been on so far, this episode is a real favorite. Kyndle was so much fun to talk with, and she has a really interesting story to tell, too! I'm sure her upcoming release will make a lot of people sit up and take notice of her immense talent. (And if they are …