Best Goldilocks 14 Podcasts (2024)

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Skill: Boxing Others and Ourselves Into Our Dilemmas 26:22

2h ago26:22

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Send us a text How can we use our aggression that arises in conflict to "box" others and ourselves into a place of choice, a dilemma? How can we work with our differences in energy/desire? We are not suggesting you go out and try this one right away. Take some time to practice it with yourself! Where can you find (within yourself) a dilemma, a plac…

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Episode 18: Discount Skeletons and Election Bureaucracy with Krissi Brott, Greenville City Clerk 1:17:41

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Okay, okay, there is a little bit of making excuses this time around since it's been so long, but between Black Field, strategic planning and decorating for Halloween, who has time to just sit down and chat? Our front porches are starting to get chillier, but we still managed to chat with Assistant Director Veronica and Marketing and Outreach Libra…

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#16 - Real Life: The One Word That's Triggering Everyone Right Now 39:05

2d ago39:05

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Send us a text BONUS EPISODE - Here in the United States, we are in the middle of a particular heightened context right now, October 2024. Can you stay with your experience in this episode? Can you get some clarity on the frames and skills? In this episode, Bonnie and Mallika use this current context to walk through Building Blocks 1-5. BB 1 - Seei…

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#15 - Building Block 5: Channeling Energy 24:35

5d ago24:35

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Send us a text It's helpful to look at 3 channels which our energy might be in: Willing Wanting Committing We often find ourselves in a dynamic with our partners of "more interest" and "less interest." This is a HARD place to be, and helpful to have ways to work with this dynamic. Whoever has less interest, has more power. In this Building Block, B…

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#14 - Skill: Strengths and Resources 15:36

12d ago15:36

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Send us a text How are we stronger in the broken places? How can we embrace our trauma, and claim the strengths and resources we have developed because of our traumas? Our creative system has developed the perfect responses to our context and to our traumas. What beauty and strength can we see in ourselves and our patterns? Find out more about our …

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#13 - Skill: Good or Not Good Enough Context 18:52

12d ago18:52

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Send us a text When we start feeling like our context (work, partnership, etc) is not good enough and there must be something better, we often get pulled into thinking about action: do I say, or do I go? There is suffering here, in the ambivalence of action. How do we shift out of suffering . . . given that this IS my context . . . what is this a g…

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#12 - Skill: Revenge and Retaliatory Impulse 28:32

20d ago28:32

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Send us a text We are NOT here to say that it's a skill to act out our revenge and retaliatory impulse. BUT it is a skill to allow the impulse and feeling without acting it out. This impulse is healthy! Bonnie and Mallika discuss how to gain wisdom from this impulse, that many have shut off access to. And how this impulse is related to our dependen…

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#11 - Building Block 4: Embracing Trauma 42:46

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Send us a text In this episode, Bonnie and Mallika launch in with 5 specific dependency needs, how they feel in our being, and why they are important in our relationships! Some of us didn't have certain needs met when we were young. All of us, in some way, experience in us (or in other) "the dependent self." Sometimes we get into a place where "tra…

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#10 - Skill: Key Moments and Goldilocks 25:12

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Send us a text Bonnie and Mallika explore how we can use key moments to shift from generalizations to specific experiences, "in the moment" experience. And how do we let our "Goldilocks" part have space to feel "I don't like it like this! It's not exactly how I want it." Mallika shares her real life context of having a new puppy and the challenges …

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#9 - Building Block 3: Primary Emotions 42:34

2M ago42:34

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Send us a text What are primary emotions? Which ones are most helpful on this journey of personal and relational growth? Bonnie and Mallika dive into primary and secondary emotions in this 3rd Building Block of Me & We. Find out more about our work: Bonnie's Website: bonniemacbride.com Mallika's Website: rootedrelationships.com Thank you to Jessica…

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#8 - Real Life: Will Smith and Chris Rock 27:16

2M ago27:16

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Send us a text Bonnie and Mallika look at the now infamous moment between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. How might we see this moment through the system lens? Can we hold "Accepting Perfection As We Are" for all of the people involved? Find out more about our work: Bonnie's Website: bonniemacbride.com Mallika's Website: roote…

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#7 - Skill: Resonating 17:21

2M ago17:21

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Send us a text Within the Building Block of "Accepting Perfection As We Are", we have the skill of "Resonating." Bonnie got this tool, and modified it some, originally from Harville Hendrix with Imago therapy. This skill is a wonderful conflict resolution tool. With three elements (reflect, validate, empathize), there is a sender and a receiver. Bo…

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Episode 17: Page-Offs and the Hamptons: All-Star Celebrity Edition with Amanda Jones 1:03:11

2M ago1:03:11

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At long last, it's our end-of-summer edition of Flat River Front Porch! This one has been a long time coming, but it is packed full of (low-key, nerd-friendly) celebrity guests. While we will be coming back home in our next episode to interview a local retired teacher, our guest this week is a teacher from much farther away. She is Amanda Jones, sm…

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#6 - Skill: Context, Goal, Role 26:37

2M ago26:37

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Send us a text Within the Building Block of "Accepting Perfection As We Are", this episode defines and explores "Context, Goal, Role". Using "CGR" helps us regulate our emotions and feelings by taking a dispassionate approach to what's happening around and inside you. Observe, gather facts, and look at what our goals are. Mallika shares a real life…

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#5 - Building Block 2: Accepting Perfection As We Are 40:59

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Send us a text The paradox of accepting perfection as we are is a powerful frame and tool for accessing greater freedom and less suffering inside ourselves and our relationships. Find out more about our work: Bonnie's Website: bonniemacbride.com Mallika's Website: rootedrelationships.com Thank you to Jessica Carson Chen for the music for the show. …

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#4 - Skill: Context 12:26

3M ago12:26

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Send us a text In this shorter episode, Bonnie and Mallika explain and explore the use of recognizing the reality of the contexts we are in. Find out more about our work: Bonnie's Website: bonniemacbride.com Mallika's Website: rootedrelationships.com Thank you to Jessica Carson Chen for the music for the show. Listen On Spotify Thank you to Positro…

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#3 - Skill: Fork-In-The-Road 25:48

3M ago25:48

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Send us a text In today's episode, Bonnie and Mallika discuss the frame/tool "Fork In The Road." This tool helps us catch the moment where we "fall off the horse" and start suffering more. At the fork-in-the-road we have an opportunity to check with ourselves, and ask, "Am I having any fun right now?" And if not, we might take a different path that…

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#2 - Building Block 01: Seeing Systems 23:16

3M ago23:16

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Send us a text How do we zoom out to see the whole systems we are part of, the "we?" How does seeing the system help us have more fun and satisfaction? What about when it's not feeling fun and satisfying? Join Bonnie Macbride and Mallika Bush in this episode to learn about "Seeing Systems," staying on the horse, looking at context and more! Find ou…

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#1 - Introduction: What is the Me & We Podcast 16:26

3M ago16:26

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Send us a text In a world where personal growth often feels like a solitary endeavor, the new podcast, "Me & We," is here to revolutionize how we view self-improvement and relationships. Hosted by the insightful duo Bonnie Macbride and Mallika Bush, this fresh and compelling show invites you to explore how developing your "me" can profoundly influe…

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Episode 16: Jaws and Midwestern Slang for Fruit with Steve Bowers 1:16:45

4M ago1:16:45

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We are in the home stretch of summer and it has been BUSY, so we're a little bit behind with sitting down indoors and recording. However, we are celebrating the summer fun and planning for the warm weather we have left with some local guests (and one far-flung one). I sit down with Amanda Lee (AGAIN, I know -- but we have so much fun) to talk summe…

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Trailer 4:11

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Send us a text Here is a sneak peak at the Me & We podcast, launching August 2nd! Find out more about our work: Bonnie's Website: bonniemacbride.com Mallika's Website: rootedrelationships.com Thank you to Jessica Carson Chen for the music for the show. Listen On Spotify Thank you to Positron Productions for producing and editing the show.…

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Chapter 21: The Science of Radiation and Zoo Mishaps 1:59:15

4M ago1:59:15

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During this chapter, Mythos goes over the science of radiation and the effects of radiation while Psychos takes fun shallow dives into different zoo mishaps from around the world. Connect with us: wickedanthologypod@gmail.com wickedanthologypod on Instagram WickedAnthology on X/Twitter wickedanthologypod.bsky.social on Bluesky Intro music by Blank「…

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Chapter 20: Jyoti Singh and Teresita Basa 2:10:29

5M ago2:10:29

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This chapter Psychos takes us through the absolute horrendous case of Nirbhaya, Jyoti Singh while Mythos cracks open the case of Teresita Basa, the woman who solved her own murder from beyond the grave! Connect with us: wickedanthologypod@gmail.com wickedanthologypod on Instagram WickedAnthology on X/Twitter wickedanthologypod.bsky.social on Bluesk…

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Episode 15: Goldilocks and the Three Pole Barn Apartments: The Home Ownership Edition 1:43:02

4M ago1:43:02

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June is Home Ownership Month, and we're celebrating it by talking to a set of people who eat and breathe housing and all its facets. We kick it off with Kamey Krum-Howe, newly back at FRCL from other adventures and full of her own interesting home history tales. Then we sit down with Mike Adams from Montcalm Habitat for Humanity, local realtor Andr…

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Chapter 19: The Soap Maker of Correggio 1:50:47

5M ago1:50:47

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In this chapter, Psychos deep-dives into the terrifying Soap Maker of Correggio, Leonarda Cianciulli and the curse that lead her to take the lives of three women. Mythos then deep dives into a pet peeve of theirs: Pseudoscience. Connect with us: wickedanthologypod@gmail.com wickedanthologypod on Instagram WickedAnthology on X/Twitter wickedantholog…

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Chapter 18: Mary Bell and the Ghost Ship of Northumberland Strait 2:32:17

5M ago2:32:17

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Today, Psychos introduces you to Miss Mary Bell while Mythos discusses a truly remarkable ship. Trigger Warnings: Child Sexual Abuse, Sex Trafficking, Child Murder Connect with us: wickedanthologypod@gmail.com wickedanthologypod on Instagram WickedAnthology on X/Twitter wickedanthologypod.bsky.social on Bluesky Intro music by Blank「」Space @Taiyoshi…

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Episode 14: Home School and Love Languages with the Quigleys 1:26:50

5M ago1:26:50

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This week we celebrate the kick-off of Summer Reading by chatting with two members of one of our biggest reading families, the Quigleys! I've been talking books and everything else with Amanda Quigley and her EIGHT (yes, 8) kids for 7 years, back when we were both still in Belding. Amanda is a homeschooling coach, a Cannonsville Critters volunteer …

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Episode 13: The (Im)possible Cake Pans: One Book One County edition with Brooke Whipple from ALONE 1:06:14

5M ago1:06:14

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This episode is an out-of-the-office, off-the-grid adventure as we dive into this year's Montcalm One Book One County selection! We are joined by Brooke Whipple, native Stantonite and star of The History Channel's Alone and National Geographic's Yukon River Run. Brooke has a million fascinating stories about adventuring and surviving under harsh co…

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Chapter 17: Andrea Yates and the Bean Nighe 2:20:33

6M ago2:20:33

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In this chapter, Psychos tells the heartbreaking story of Andrea Yates while Mythos discusses the frankly terrifying Bean Nighe of Scottish Folklore. Postpartum Support International Website: Postpartum Support International - PSI Phone Number:1.800.944.4773 Text in English: 800-944-4773 Text en Español: 971-203-7773 Connect with us: wickedantholog…

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Episode 12: Horror Movies and Body Safety with Alexis Thane from RAVE 59:12

6M ago59:12

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The "body safety" in this episode is not the fleeing-from-Freddie-Krueger kind! We honor Sexual Assault Awareness month (which, to be fair, was April) by sitting down with Alexis Thane, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator for RAVE, Relief Against Violent Encounter. Their organization provides support, shelter and counseling for survivors (of all age…

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Chapter 16: The Amityville Murders and Haunting 3:05:38

6M ago3:05:38

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In this very special chapter of Wicked Anthology, Psychos and Mythos take listeners to Amityville, through the murders and the hauntings that followed. Connect with us: wickedanthologypod@gmail.com wickedanthologypod on Instagram WickedAnthology on X/Twitter wickedanthologypod.bsky.social on Bluesky Intro music by Blank「」Space @TaiyoshiYuuto on X/T…

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Episode 11: Time Life Series and Bluey (and more!) with State Senator Rick Outman 1:26:21

7M ago1:26:21

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We appreciate your patience as we get out this last episode, and it is a doozy! This is the second half of our two-part series with the Outmans, our local state legislators. This time we are joined by Rick Outman, senator for the 33rd district. Rick talks his grudging entrance into politics years ago, the history of redistricting in Michigan, his c…

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Chapter 15: The Egyptian Book of the Dead and the Goldilocks Burglaries 1:24:04

7M ago1:24:04

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Today, Mythos takes everyone through the underworld utilizing the Egyptian Book of the Dead, while Psychos discusses a very interesting fairytale phenomenon, known as the Goldilocks Burglaries. Connect with us: wickedanthologypod@gmail.com wickedanthologypod on Instagram WickedAnthology on X/Twitter wickedanthologypod.bsky.social on Bluesky Intro m…

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Chapter 14: Titanic Poisonings and the Great Ship Swap 2:54:47

7M ago2:54:47

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Today, Pyschos and Mythos take you to the depths as Psychos tells you the story of how PCP laced chowder gave the cast and crew of Titanic a night to remember, while Mythos provides an interesting look into how the Olympic and Titanic could have been switched. Correction: Psychos says World War Two, they meant World War One. Connect with us: wicked…

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Chapter 13: Eden's Gate and the Jola People and the Kumpo 2:57:08

7M ago2:57:08

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Today, Psychos warns everyone about a highly dangerous, militaristic cult known as Eden's Gate. Then Mythos dives into the Jola people and their celebratory customs that include a spirit known as the Kumpo. Connect with us: wickedanthologypod@gmail.com wickedanthologypod on Instagram WickedAnthology on X/Twitter wickedanthologypod.bsky.social on Bl…

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Chapter 12: The Narcosatanicos Cult and The Last Romanovs (Part 5) 3:13:38

8M ago3:13:38

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Join Mythos and Psychos as they discuss the Final Chapters of the Narcosatanicos cult and The Last Romanovs. Connect with us: wickedanthologypod@gmail.com wickedanthologypod on Instagram WickedAnthology on X/Twitter wickedanthologypod.bsky.social on Bluesky Intro music by Blank「」Space @TaiyoshiYuuto on X/Twitter Blank「」Space on Soundcloud…

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Episode 10: Historical Fiction and the Feral Cat Porch Takeover with Rep. Pat Outman 1:19:10

8M ago1:19:10

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Our guest this week takes a break from partisanship to join us for a low-key conversation on the front porch: State Representative Pat Outman! We talk parenting young kids, outdoor hobbies, childhood aspirations, travel spots, and the challenges of representing all the voices from a rural district. Then we play the first half of a father-son versio…

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Chapter 11: The Narcosatanicos Cult and The Last Romanovs (Part 4) 3:20:44

8M ago3:20:44

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During this penultimate chapter of the Narcosatanicos cult and the Last Romanovs Saga, Psychos details the beginning of the end for the cult, while Mythos discusses the man whose fate was inexplicably tied to the Romanovs: Rasputin. Connect with us: wickedanthologypod@gmail.com wickedanthologypod on Instagram WickedAnthology on X/Twitter wickedanth…

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Chapter 10: The Narcosatanicos Cult and The Last Romanovs (Part 3) 4:55:00

8M ago4:55:00

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In this next chapter, Psychos takes you down the long dark path of human sacrifice as Adolfo Constanzo and his followers grow in number and power. Mythos then takes you down the equally twisty road of Anna Anderson and her quest to become Grand Duchess Anastasia, in addition to discussing the lives of Alexei and Anastasia Romanov. Mythos and Psycho…

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Chapter 9: The Narcosatanicos Cult and The Last Romanovs (Part 2) 3:03:55

8M ago3:03:55

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Welcome to part two of the Narcosatanicos and Last Romanovs series. Today Psychos takes you down the path to the very first human sacrifice of the group while Mythos shares the beginnings of the tragically short lives of the eldest three Romanov children. Connect with us: wickedanthologypod@gmail.com wickedanthologypod on Instagram WickedAnthology …

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Episode 9: Mystery German Desserts and Guardians of the Community with Michele Howard from Traverse Area District Library 58:49

8M ago58:49

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Our community and front porch are stretching this week to bring in an (uncaped) crusader from up north, Michele Howard, the director of the Traverse Area District Library system! I met Michele at this year's Michigan Library Association conference in October. Her story of firing up organizations in her city to dig in and work together to make chang…

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Chapter 8: The Narcosatanicos Cult and The Last Romanovs (Part 1) 3:30:45

8M ago3:30:45

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Today, Mythos and Psychos each begin a fun series for the month of March! Psychos will take you through the humble beginnings of the Narcosatanicos cult as well as some background information while Mythos begins to recount the unfortunately short lives of the last Romanovs of Russia. There is also important information at the beginning and end of t…

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Episode 8 (Special Edition!): Dancing with the Montcalm Area ISD Stars! or: They do that too?! 1:27:26

9M ago1:27:26

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We're working outside the box in this very special episode, featuring a cavalcade of guests from the Montcalm Area Intermediate School District. Our five guests include: Kyle Hamlin, MAISD Superintendent; Cindy DeYoung, Early Childhood Special Ed Supervisor; Kristen Larson, principal of the Seiter Center and Special Ed Supervisor; and Shannon Tripp…

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Episode 7: Shirley MacLaine and Her Sing-Along Blog with Maddi Huntoon from HCAT 1:07:48

9M ago1:07:48

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We're making up for lost time with an early release of Episode 7! This is an all-singing, all-dancing, theatre-all-the-time edition of Flat River Front Porch featuring Maddi Huntoon, Theatre Coordinator for the Hans Christian Anderson Theater department of Greenville Area Recreation and Community Center. HCAT puts together family-friendly shows tha…

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Episode 6: Cryptography and Duplicate Tubas with Steve Schofield from MCC 1:09:12

9M ago1:09:12

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It's extremely fitting that our technology episode was delayed a week by technical difficulties... though we learn by trial and error, right? This episode is the perfect mix of tech adventures and human error as we're joined by Steve Schofield from Montcalm Community College to talk about Tech Fest, the upcoming event on February 8 on the Sidney Ca…

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Chapter 7: Hinter Kaifeck and Loki (Part 2) 1:58:35

9M ago1:58:35

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This week Psychos delves into the investigation of the Hinter Kaifeck murders while Mythos wraps up their deep dive into Loki. Mythos and Psychos would also like to inform everyone that February will not have any further uploads as they are taking February off to prepare for a major series in March. They will be back in action on March 1st of 2024.…

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Episode 5: JNCO Jeans and Taxes with Terri and Bethany from United Way 1:27:41

10M ago1:27:41

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With all this snow and cold, when you don't want to go into the community, let the community come to you on Flat River Front Porch! This week we spend time with Terri Legg and Bethany Broom Dombrowski from United - Montcalm Ionia Way Counties. They are gearing up for tax season with the VITA program, which brings free tax prep to anyone eligible in…

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Chapter 6: Hinter Kaifeck and Loki (Part 1) 2:19:24

10M ago2:19:24

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Join Mythos and Psychos as they take you through the first part of deep dives into the history of the Norse god Loki and the unsolved brutal murders of the Hinter Kaifeck farm. Connect with us: wickedanthologypod@gmail.com wickedanthologypod on Instagram WickedAnthology on X/Twitter wickedanthologypod.bsky.social on Bluesky Intro music by Blank「」Sp…

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Episode 4: Sister Wives and Helping Others with Brian Blomstrom from Greenville Public Safety 1:12:37

10M ago1:12:37

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Let's start the new year with this "All Directors" episode of Flat River Front Porch! Brian Blomstrom, the Director of the Greenville Department of Public Safety and the Montcalm Township Supervisor, joins us to talk the challenges and joys of serving our community, why he chose Greenville, and how he spends his (extremely limited) spare time. We a…

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Episode 3 - Bass Pro and the Art of Procrastination with Cory Smith from the Daily News 1:13:32

11M ago1:13:32

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Welcome to the Flat River Front Porch! We are joined this time by Cory Smith, Senior Staff Writer for the Daily News, and I force him to put away his journalistic persona and express some opinions of his own (if only on his favorite reality TV shows). We also sit down with Cara Mikaelian, the other half of the two Cara's on our circulation team, wh…

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