Best Will Stave Podcasts (2026)

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A Christmas Carol, Staves 4 & 5, Laurie McCants 26:57

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7d ago26:57

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Laurie McCants will finish her reading of A Christmas Carol in today's episode. I won't tell you how it ends but... it's not bad. Locals Jr. will take a break until January 10. We'll be back then with a slightly different format and lots more stories. Have a pleasant holiday break.By Box Of Light

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A Christmas Carol, Staves 2 & 3, Laurie McCants 36:23

2d ago36:23

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When last we left our hero, Ebenezer Scrooge, he had just fallen asleep after meeting the ghost of his dead business partner and visiting his Christmases past. Tonight, more journeys and more ghosts.By Box Of Light

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A Christmas Carol, Stave 1, Laurie McCants 24:03

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Welcome to Christmas week on Locals Jr. The next three days will be Locals Jr.'s gift to your family, a reading of Charles DIckens' A Christmas Carol by Laurie McCants. This its a profound story of a man who is led to look into himself, at his life and his impact on the world. This is a journey we all should take (maybe without the ghosts however).…

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Elizabeth Dowd, The Polar Express 8:32

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Christmas is a time of traditions and it is a family tradition for Elizabeth Dowd to hang out between the tree and the fire to read The Polar Express. We're ending this week on Locals Jr. in that way. All aboard.By Box Of Light

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Anne Stephens, How the Grinch Stole Christmas 10:24

10d ago10:24

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How could we do a week of Christmas story episodes without this Dr, Seus classic? The answer; we couldn't. Here it is.By Box Of Light

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Susan Schwartz, Lisa Doerschler, Foolishness and permission to be different 9:45

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The people of Helm were foolish. They thought hard and came up with foolish solutions, much to our delight. And being different is OK. Just as Lisa Doerschler.By Box Of Light

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Laurie McCants and Carrie Vitko, Jack and Old Tush, George and Martha 11:58

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Here's Laurie with another Jack tale and Carrie Vitko with those two wonderful and squabbling friends, George and Martha. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Seven at a Whack, a Jack tale 16:41

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This is the Appalachian (more or less) version of The Brave Little Tailor. Yes, good stories do travel. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Alison Stone Briggs and Carrie Vitko, crayons and cake 13:48

25d ago13:48

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An adventure with a purple crayon and a baked Christmas gift that is not fruitcake. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Rand, The Monkey and its Shadow, a fable 12:22

26d ago12:22

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Rand is back with another fable. This time, it's the Monkey and its Shadow.By Box Of Light

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Emily Kahn and Karen Anselm, Octopus drawings and a penguin family. 11:19

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Karen Anselm and Emily Kahn are back with two more stories; Arlo Draws and Octopus and Tango, a true story about a penguin family.By Box Of Light

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Julie Flood. The Velveteen Rabbit 29:01

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Only one story tonight, but it's a good one. Julia Flood will read Margery William's beloved story, The Velveteen Rabbit. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Week 6, Thursday, Carrie Vitko, MJ Moss, Lisa Doerschler. Friends, chipmunks and a monster. 10:31

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EnjoyBy Box Of Light

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Carrie Vitko, MJ Moss and Lisa Doerschler; friends, a chipmunk and a very sweet monster. 15:47

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Three more stories for Wednesday. Sweet and small creatures (friends, tiny mammals and monsters) aren't they just the best? Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Tuesday Week 6, Marika Handekas and Alison Stone Briggs with two snowy stories. 10:25

1M ago10:25

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It's white outside and inside this episode. Marika Handekas and Allison Briggs will read two soft stories featuring the white stuff. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Emily Kahn, Laurie McCants, two stories of small girls with big strengths 13:46

2M ago13:46

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We have two stories on this fine Wednesday. Emily Kahn will read about a young girl who notices everything and then stands up to speak about what she sees. And Laurie McCants will read an Appalachian story some of you will recognize as Shakespeare's King Lear, told a little differently (apart from the lack of iambic pentameter). Enjoy.…

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Scott Atherton, Mary Hogan Chamuris, how the wooden flute came to be, Hansel and Gretel 7:42

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It's a fine Monday and we have two fine stories along with two fine readers. Scott Atherton is back with a Native American story about how the wooden flute came to be. Mary Hogan Chamuris will read a story about two inventive children, Hansel and Gretel.By Box Of Light

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Rand reads Jack and the Varmints 17:45

2M ago17:45

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It's Friday and we have another Jack tale. You might recognize The Musicians OI Bremen in this one. Folk tales pass from region to region, from culture to culture. That's a wonderful thing.By Box Of Light

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Danielle Ross and Holly Morrison, of mice and bears 14:29

2M ago14:29

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Danielle and Holly are back with stories about a mouse with the soul of a poet and everyone's favorite stuffed bear. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Susan Schwartz, Jon White-Spunner, the star within and The Lorax 15:40

2M ago15:40

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Two returning readers, Susan Schwartz and Jon White-Spunner will read a story about seeing the beauty within and that all too true tale, the Lorax. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Julia Flood, The Emperor's New Clothes 14:04

2M ago14:04

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Julia is back with another bedtime story. This is a story about self deception and a couple of shysters who take advantage of those who are gullible. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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E5: Steve Wallace: The Secrets Behind Building Scalable Sales Systems 49:33

2M ago49:33

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In this episode of Ninestone: Stacked to Scale, Alex Polamero (Chief Growth Officer, Ninestone Partners) and Dr. Tom Tonkin (CEO, Ninestone Partners) sat down with Steve Wallace, the founder of Wallace Business Consulting, to uncover what it really takes to build a scalable sales team. Steve starts with a key insight: don't hire a sales rep until y…

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Lisa Doerschler, Rand reads a fable 13:47

2M ago13:47

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We're starting our fourth week off with two messages for children, one read by Lisa Doerschler and the other a fable read by Rand. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Marika Handekas with a story about feline mayhem when mom's gone 14:00

2M ago14:00

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We are wrapping the week with one of the most beloved children's stories in the English language. Read by Marika Handekas.By Box Of Light

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Carrie Vitko and MJ Moss, a quiet man, a cat and a buzzard 10:19

2M ago10:19

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We've got two stories this evening, one about finding the perfect companion and the other about finding the perfect suit of feathers. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Danielle Ross and Steve Bevans, snails and blue ox. 11:30

2M ago11:30

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We have two stories tonight, read by Danielle Ross of Millville and Steve Bevans of Danville. One is something of a fable and the other fabulist.By Box Of Light

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Holly Morrison and a bat that learns to sleep like a bird. 12:07

2M ago12:07

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What happens when you are an important part of two families that are both different and alike? The character in this book finds out.By Box Of Light

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Emily Kahn and Carl Chimi, a girl with gumption and a mouse with moxy 11:12

2M ago11:12

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Emily Kahn, parent to two kids and a dog, social worker at the Bloomsburg Library and lover of books, reads a story about small girl with a big personality. Carl Chimi used to teach business at CUP, now he is in the business of reading to his granddaughter. Here is one of her favorites.By Box Of Light

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Julia Flood and Rand; A Teeny Tiny Ghost Story and Reginald Dwight Peabody 11:27

2M ago11:27

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One of the early BTE members returns to read a very small ghost story and Rand gets through his with a little help from his friends.By Box Of Light

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Two escaped prisoners, a mansion in a swamp... and a strange sound. 8:52

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This episode is a good, old American ghost story. It has an old, decayed mansion in a swamp, two escaped prisoners and creaking stairs. And remember, a ghost story is all about the journey. Enjoy.By Box Of Light

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Rand tells an Irish ghost story; The Great, Great Head 11:44

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How far would you go for "I'll pay you extra if..."? The tailor in this story goes pretty far.By Box Of Light

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Laurie McCants and Sweet Cecily, a Susquehanna ghost tale 11:38

2M ago11:38

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This story has been passed down from before Pennsylvania was Pennsylvania. Treachery and guilt, maybe those are also ghosts that haunt. This local lore is read by Laurie McCants.By Box Of Light

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E4: The Q4 Phenomenon: Why Waiting to Take Action Hurts Your Business 45:33

2M ago45:33

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In this episode of Ninestone: Stacked to Scale, Alex Polamero (Chief Growth Officer, Ninestone Partners) and Dr. Tom Tonkin (CEO, Ninestone Partners) dive into the puzzling Q4 phenomenon where businesses delay actions and initiatives until the start of the new year. They explore the negative impacts of waiting, such as decision fatigue and artifici…

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Elizabeth Dowd brings a witch to Ghost Stories week. 10:54

2M ago10:54

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Seven children, one courageous mother and a witch. This is Ghost Stories week but we let one witch into the party. She seemed so nice. What could go wrong? Remember, you can purchase these books locally. Endless Records has a children's section and The Teeny Tiny Bookshop (both in Bloomsburg) can order any book you don't see on the shelf. Let's sup…

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Karen Anselm and Rand Whipple, kindness and a good lesson to learn 11:15

2M ago11:15

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We've got a story about being kind and one with a character who is anything but that. Both actually have a lesson to teach. That's nice And a head up: next week will be a week of ghost stories, sweet, funny, weird and even a bit scary. We'll gave something for everyone.By Box Of Light

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Brigid Pugh and Mary Hogan Chamuris, Kitchen adventures and why you should play the harmonica 11:50

2M ago11:50

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Two stories from two local readers. In the first, weird things happen to a child who is just falling asleep,. And in the second, Lentil comes to the rescue with his... well you'll just have to wait and hear.By Box Of Light

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Jon White-Spunner, Susan Schwartz, a gentle 'off to sleep' and a squirrel with a good heart. 9:46

3M ago9:46

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Tonight’s episode again has two stories. The firstis probably the most beloved bedtime story in the English language and it will be read by Jon White-Spunner. Our second story is read by Susan Schwartz. Susan is a reporter, early music musician and member of Bloomsburg’s Beth Israel Synagogue. Stories can be both fun and educational. This one is bo…

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Lisa Herrald-Doerschler and Scott Atherton, a noisy child and a noisy bird 15:14

3M ago15:14

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In this episode of Locals Jr. Bedtime Stories, Lisa Herrald-Doerschler will read a story about a child who would just not go to sleep. And Scott Atherton will tell you how the turkey gots its gobble. And, we're opening the podcast up to precocious readers aged 8 and up! If your child is interested in reading a story, email [email protected]…

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Episode 1, Mary Pritchard and everyone's favorite tree sitting elephant. 13:29

3M ago13:29

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In this episode, Mary Pritchard, New Zealand native, Bloomsburg Local and potter extraordinaire will read a beloved story about the strength, determination and power of a good heart.By Box Of Light

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Locals Jr. Teaser 20:01

3M ago20:01

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This episode of Locals Jr. is just a teaser, the why and what of the podcast. The regular podcast kicks off on Monday, October 20. Today's story is an Appalachian story, a Jack tale. And this one you know. It is Jack and the Beanstalk, told with a twang. Enjoy.By Rand

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E3: Brad Stave: Building & Scaling Profitable and Mission-Driven Organizations 44:12

3M ago44:12

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In this episode of Ninestone: Stacked to Scale, Alex Polamero sits down with Brad Stave, Strategic Consultant, Creative Leader, and Growth Architect at Ninestone Partners, for a deep dive into what it truly takes to scale an organization without losing its soul. Brad shares his journey of building a business that not only drives profit but also cre…

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E2: Mark Tuggle: From Local to Global — A Hybrid Model That Will Transform Your Small Business 45:20

4M ago45:20

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In this episode of Ninestone: Stacked to Scale, Alex Polamero and Dr. Tom Tonkin welcomed Mark Tuggle, founder and CEO of Telos Bookkeeping. Together, they dive into how hybrid work models—combining onshore and offshore teams—can fuel growth, efficiency, and scalability in financial services. Mark shares his journey from military service and minist…

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E1: Jay Sherer: Strategic Storytelling for Scaling Your Business 36:29

4M ago36:29

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Lights, camera, scale! In this inaugural first episode, hosts Alex Polamero (Chief Growth Officer, Ninestone Partners) and Dr. Tom Tonkin (CEO, Ninestone Partners) roll out the red carpet for Jay Sherer, an award-winning storyteller, filmmaker, marketer, and CMO of Sherer & Sherer. Together, they smash the myth that scaling a business means "clonin…

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Trailer 1:10

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Welcome to Ninestone: Stacked to Scale — the podcast for business builders who think smarter, move faster, and scale with intention. If you're a founder, marketer, or operator focused on real growth—not just hype—you're in the right place. Each week, hosts Alex Polamero and Dr. Tom Tonkin break down the strategies behind sustainable scale: from mar…

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TFLG Episode 20 - The Biggest Durn Mistake You Could Make 1:03:16

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Hey everyone! I'm sorry for the delay, the week this was supposed to release my Uncle Pat passed away and this fell by the wayside. Uncle Pat looked like a cowboy and lived like one, and he would have loved this show. So I'm dedicating the final episode of the season to him. Wherever you are now, I hope you hear it and I hope it makes you chuckle. …

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TFLG Episode 19 - It's How I Maintain Such a Lucrative Porn Career 58:50

7M ago58:50

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IT'S THE PENULTIMATE EPISODE OF SEASON 1 OF TALES FROM THE LOST GALAXY! Last week on Tales From the Lost Galaxy! Max's penis had achieved sentience! He's removed the sentient testes, but the penis remains, and now it's driving. He also got engaged to Stella! Marriage! The Party People got to the ship, but the crew managed to trap them in the brig. …

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TFLG Episode 18 - I'm Your Emperor Momma! 42:37

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On the last episode of Tales From the Lost Galaxy! Tony and Stella are still alive on Party Planet! They've taken shelter in Tony's Mom's Fallout Shelter where they met Tony's family including his grandpa's ghost. Max recovered from his surgery removing the remains of his sentient testes. But the penis remains and it seems to be in charge. The Part…

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TFLG Episode 17 - You Came Into MY Bomb Shelter 46:15

8M ago46:15

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The hotel planet is actually a space ship! Captain Max took a pill which gave him two penises and sets of balls, which turned out to be sentient and evil and tried to convince him to kill everyone in the hotel. Max devised a brilliant plan to solve this by punching himself in the balls so hard that they exploded. He was badly wounded and needed to …

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TFLG Episode 16 - Me and the Hippo Will Be Your Friend Forever 43:28

8M ago43:28

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On the last episode of Tales From the Lost Galaxy... Something and Raphael used the dating robot to house Baxter T Tibbles, but it doesn't quite work right and all he can say is "Mushroom". Pop and the Cultists are still locked in the brig. They have the keys, but Pop got them stuck in the lock, and then they became stuck in the door. Stella and To…

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TFLG Episode 15 - He Was Somewhat Gooey 47:35

8M ago47:35

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On the last episode of Tales From the Lost Galaxy... Pop managed to arrest the Cultists and then joined them in the cell for diplomatic reasons. Pop convinced them to start a union! Raphael convinced Baxter to try and find a new host to free up Something the Wizard. They decided to put him into a dating robot that was incomplete. Max and Stella beg…