Best Motherlode Podcasts (2024)

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Kate Foley | CEO of The Epic Consulting Group 1:25:33

2M ago1:25:33

1:25:33

This week we’re joined by Kate Foley! She’s the CEO of Epic Consulting Group, co-host of her podcast called Her Table, and an agent in the NBA. We chat about the start of career at Nike, being a fixer, and having boundaries in her career. Her Table Podcast: https://hertablepodcast.com/ Epic Consulting Group: https://theepicconsultinggroup.com/ Conn…

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Chaundra Daniels | Director of Career Services at Vaughn College 1:19:13

3M ago1:19:13

1:19:13

This week we’re joined by the hilarious Chaundra Daniels! She’s the Director of Career Services at Vaughn College, a humor consultant, and longtime friend of our co-host Sandra. Tune in wherever you listen as she breaks down equity versus equality, being a Black woman in a white industry, and the importance of butterflies to her. www.vaughn.edu www…

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Dr. Crystal M. Edwards | Found & President of Empowering Single Moms, Inc. 1:16:15

4M ago1:16:15

1:16:15

This week we’re joined by the wisdom-filled Dr. Crystal M. Edwards! Crystal is the Founder and President of Empowering Single Moms, Inc., the mother of four, the principal in one of the largest, urban school districts in the country, and wife to Mr. Fantastic! Crystal breaks down stereotypes about single moms, shares advice for dads, and her encoun…

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Daynia La-Force | Former Assistant Coach for the Atlanta Dream 1:13:48

5M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

This week we’re joined by the former Assistant Coach for the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA, Daynia La-Force! Prior to the Atlanta Dream, she served as Coach at the University of Rhode Island, Northeastern University, and the University of New Haven. Away from the court, she’s the mother to both Terance and Martin Mann, and is married to Eddie Benton. O…

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Denice Simon | Lead Counsel at Takeda 59:35

5M ago59:35

59:35

Denice Simon is a pharmacist turned attorney who is the mother of 3 awesome humans who’ve played sports professionally. She’s currently the Lead Counsel at Takeda, a loving mother and grandmother, and philanthropist who serves on numbers boards for a wide array of organizations ranging from the Association of Corporate Counsel Chicago to the YWCA L…

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Zrinka Allen | Owner of A2Z Consulting 1:11:49

6M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

Zrinka Allen is the owner and founder of A2Z Consulting Services, the former Chief People Officer of the Pro-Football Hall of Fame, and a shoe lover alongside Sandra. Zrinka joins The Motherlode Show to chat about coming to America as a young girl from Croatia, surviving an abusive relationship, and gets a surprise virtual visit from her daughters!…

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Shaku Miriyala | Owner of My Growth Academy 52:29

6M ago52:29

52:29

Shaku Miriyala is an entrepreneur and owner of My Growth Academy, and a loving mother of two. Shaku joins The Motherlode Show to chat about encouraging her children’s passions, what inspired her to start her own company, and a guest appearance from her son Akash to chat about his hopes for the WNBA. My Growth Academy: https://mygrowth.academy/ Conn…

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Monica Wright Rogers | Assistant General Manager for the Phoenix Mercury 40:20

7M ago40:20

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Monica Wright Rogers is a former McDonald’s All American, University of Virginia’s all-time leading scorer, a 2x WNBA championship winner, and most recently, a mom. Monica joins The Motherlode Show to chat about being the number 2 WNBA draft pick in 2010, meeting President Obama, and balancing her new role as the Assistant General Manager for the P…

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Cynt Marshall | CEO of the Dallas Mavericks 1:10:43

7M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

Join Sandra Brunson (Mother of New York Knick Jalen Brunson) and Steve Long (Some guy that bought a microphone) as they dive deep into the lives of incredible moms. Episode one welcomes Cynt Marshall the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and overall amazing mom! The Motherlode Show is hosted by Sandra Brunson and Steve Long where the long-time friends in…

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Episode 7 - Intelligence Agency of the People 54:35

2y ago54:35

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Wikileaks was at least 20 years in the making. Described as a “radical form of muck-raking”, it was a unique convergence of technology, a new brand of politics and university maths puzzles. It’s founder Julian Assange was ideologically driven and had a sharp sense of humour. Wikileaks, or as Assange called it, “an intelligence agency of the people”…

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Episode 6 - Cypherpunks 46:09

2y ago46:09

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A new brand of politics was taking hold online. Left leaning liberals and free market libertarians combined to create something new. United by a belief that encryption was a powerful political weapon, they were technically literate, proudly wrote code and a profound influence on Julian Assange and the creation of Wikileaks. The Cypherpunks. See Pri…

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Episode 5 - International Subversives 42:40

2y ago42:40

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The next hacker group to hit the scene, International Subversives went further, hacked more and were unashamedly political. Trax, Prime Suspect and Mendax - who we now know as Julian Assange were prolific and talented. They hacked phone companies and military networks, but all the time strictly adhering to the hacker ethic. Credits: Underground: Th…

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Episode 4 - The Party's Over 35:22

2+ y ago35:22

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It took a while for the Australian Federal Police to take hacking seriously, but when they finally did, the party was over. The Realm Hackers were charged with new laws which had never been tested in the courts. No-one knew what to expect from the judge. They were the canary in the coalmine and a new hacker group, headed by Julian Assange was watch…

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Episode 3 - Flag Planting Happiness 48:15

2+ y ago48:15

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Melbourne hackers were getting a reputation around the world, and none more so than the group known as The Realm. Phoenix, Electron and Nom antagonised system administrators and computer security experts around the world, even shutting down NASA for an entire day. The police needed to act and they were starting to catch up. Credits: News clips (ABC…

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Episode 2 - You’ve Been Wanked 39:17

2+ y ago39:17

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(If you’re from the US and haven’t heard that term, better look it up). The beginning of Hacktivism. The Wank Worm infected thousands of computers around the world. Its target was NASA and there was a strong political message. Although it’s never been proven who was responsible, the hackers left some unique clues which helped investigators trace it…

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Episode 1 - Tiny Rogueness 45:16

2+ y ago45:16

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Computer hacking started off innocently enough. Teenage boys, bored with life in the outer suburbs, exploring a new technology. Hacking credit cards and buying flowers, cans of coke and concert tickets for their girlfriends. They were known by their online handles. In this episode, we meet Optimus Prime, Bit Mapper and Optic Surfer, hackers who wer…

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Episode 0 - Motherlode Trailer 3:49

2+ y ago3:49

3:49

Introducing Motherlode, a Ranieri and Co. production. The gripping story about the birth of computer hacking from an unlikely centre - Melbourne, Australia. It was here teenage boys, and they were mostly boys, hacked into some of the biggest organisations in the world. It’s also where a young hacker, Julian Assange, cut his teeth on computers and w…

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Life of Riley | Hook Line and Smiley 1:22:02

3y ago1:22:02

1:22:02

Riley Armstrong joins Bob for a look back to how it all started...and yes...the hole was full the entire time. To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 Call and leave us a message: 760.576.4532 Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hooklineandsmi…

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Social Distance Dating | Hook Line and Smiley 1:02:16

3y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Bob and Sarah are back talking about their crazy summer, social media and how coconut is from the devil. To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 Call and leave us a message: 760.576.4532 Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hooklineandsmiley/ E…

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Episode 29: Ep29: Who Was Pauli Murray? A Conversation with Writer and Photographer Malika Ali Harding. 43:18

3y ago43:18

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It’s pride month! In this episode, writer and photographer Malika Ali Harding tells us about Pauli Murray. Pauli Murray was a civil rights activist, women’s rights activist, lawyer, author, poet, and is amongst the first generation of female Episcopal priests. She’s done so many amazing things… but why isn’t she more well known?? We talk about how …

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Episode 28: Ep28: Who Was Jeane Kirkpatrick and Why is Democracy So Fragile? A Chat with Historian Bianca Rowlett. 32:05

3y ago32:05

32:05

Bianca Rowlett tells us about Jeane Kirkpatrick, the first woman to serve as US Ambassador to the United Nations under Reagan’s administration. Jeane Kirkpatrick was a very controversial figure and is known for the Kirkpatrick Doctrine that justified supporting authoritarian right wing regimes and dictatorships as long they were anticommunist. She …

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Super Slogans | Hook Line and Smiley 53:48

3y ago53:48

53:48

Bob and Sarah look at the hottest slogans and brands. To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 Call and leave us a message: 760.576.4532 Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hooklineandsmiley/ Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Bob Smiley Online…

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Episode 27: Ep27: Part 2 of "Women vs Hollywood” with Author Helen O’Hara 5:29

3y ago5:29

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In this episode, I continue my conversation with author, film critic, and journalist Helen O’Hara about her new book Women vs. Hollywood: The Fall and Rise of Women in Film. We talk about the nuts and bolts of the movie making industry. Why some aspects turn people into products. How telling more diverse stories is not only morally good but also ec…

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The Motherlode | Hook Line and Smiley 53:56

3y ago53:56

53:56

Bob and Sarah discuss Mothers and Others. To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 Call and leave us a message: 760.576.4532 Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hooklineandsmiley/ Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Bob Smiley Online: https://bo…

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The Very Foreign Caterpillar | Hook Line and Smiley 51:58

3y ago51:58

51:58

Bob and Sarah tackle the question that's been on everyone's mind... is it "sago" or "seiko"? (Spoiler: It's Seiko) To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 Call and leave us a message: 760.576.4532 Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hooklinean…

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Crowning Moment | Hook Line and Smiley 59:18

3y ago59:18

59:18

Bob gets another job besides editing Sarah on the podcast. Sarah chooses joy even when it starts to get cloudy and then there’s the outtakes which we apologize for in advance. To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 Call and leave us a message: 760.576.4532 Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.b…

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The Frumpy Truth | Hook Line and Smiley 1:03:59

3y ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Bob learns that the truth will not set you free. We learn Sarah is terrible at the game "red light/green light" and they relive Sarah's birthday month. To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 To Order Monat Products and Support Our Podcast: Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://h…

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Healing Rice | Hook Line and Smiley 1:01:34

3y ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Bob no longer fits in his wedding suit and Sarah learns who Riley Armstrong is! To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 To Order Monat Products and Support Our Podcast: Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoo…

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The D Word | Hook Line and Smiley 44:14

3y ago44:14

44:14

Sarah is quarantined and Bob learns words you can't say on the podcast...don't worry, its still safe for 12 year olds to listen! To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 To Order Monat Products and Support Our Podcast: Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsp…

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Theme Park Melt Down | Hook Line and Smiley 57:36

3y ago57:36

57:36

Bob & Sarah discuss their spring break. Sarah will never go back to six flags and Bob caught a bunny! To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hooklineandsmiley/ Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Bob Smiley …

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Holy Ghost Mosquitoes | Hook Line and Smiley 50:19

3y ago50:19

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Bob & Sarah share kindness stories and Bob kisses up big time. To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 To Order Monat Products and Support Our Podcast: Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hooklineandsmiley/ E…

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Episode 26: Ep26: "Women vs Hollywood” Part 1. A Chat with Author Helen O’Hara About Women in Hollywood History. 33:25

3y ago33:25

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It's Women’s History Month and awards season so let’s talk about women in Hollywood. In this episode, author, film critic, and journalist Helen O’Hara tells us about her new book Women vs. Hollywood: The Fall and Rise of Women in Film. We talk about women in leadership roles when filmmaking was first invented but were later written out of Hollywood…

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And We're Back!! | Hook Line and Smiley 1:09:26

3y ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Bob & Sarah are back talking about things they like (spoiler...its each other) To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 To Order Monat Products and Support Our Podcast: Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hook…

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Episode 25: Ep25: Who Are the Women That Shaped Hip-Hop? Clover Hope tells us about her new book The Motherlode. 41:25

3y ago41:25

41:25

In this episode, historian and writer Clover Hope tells us about her new book, The Motherlode, a comprehensive history of women rappers. Clover tells us about the role of women in the birth of hip-hop. We talk about the first female rapper, MC Sha-Rock and other women who were crucial to building the genre. Clover tells us about her process of rese…

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Episode 24: Ep24: Who was Georgia Ann Hill Robinson, L.A.’s First Black Policewoman? A conversation with historian Hadley Meares. 45:36

3+ y ago45:36

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It’s February and Black History month! In this episode, historian and writer Hadley Meares tells us the story of Georgia Ann Hill Robinson, the first black woman hired to the LAPD in 1919. Her story is very topical to what’s going on today and the conversation about the role of police officers and the use of social agencies to help address communit…

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Comedian Jonnie W | Hook Line and Smiley 1:02:42

3+ y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

No DVD's were opened during the filming of this podcast. Jonnie W joins Bob to discuss how to offend everyone! To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hooklineandsmiley/ Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Bo…

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Episode 23: Ep23: Who was Irma Rangel? A conversation with historian Dr. Tiffany González. 2:54

3+ y ago2:54

2:54

In this episode, historian and writer Dr. Tiffany González tells us the story of Irma Rangel, the first Mexican American woman elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1976. We talk about Irma Rangel’s path to politics, how she started as a teacher, and then decided to become a lawyer. She saw a lack of representation for Mexican American c…

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Back On Track | Hook Line and Smiley 1:00:21

3+ y ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Bob & Sarah are back! Sarah has trouble with numbers and Bob actually finishes a story. Its a Bizarro world of Hook Line and Smiley! Tell your friends. To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 To Order Monat Products and Support Our Podcast: Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://h…

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Episode 22: Ep22: Turning A True Story Into A Play. A Conversation with Actress and Writer Mary Jane Wells About Her Play “Heroine”. 42:34

3+ y ago42:34

42:34

In this episode, actress and writer Mary Jane Wells tells us about how she adapted the true story of a female soldier in the US army into a one woman play called “Heroine”. We talk about how to tell the story of someone’s traumatic experience without being exploitive or causing more distress. We talk about artistic license and when a story takes on…

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Year End Review | Hook Line and Smiley 52:53

3+ y ago52:53

52:53

Bob & Sarah look back at the 1st year of podcasting and Sarah finds something inspiring under the tree. To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 To Order Monat Products and Support Our Podcast: Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https…

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Episode 21: Ep21: “Dare You Meet A Woman”. A conversation with Historian and Author Kellie Carter-Jackson about Black Women, Abolitionism, and Protective Violence in 1850-1859 41:00

3+ y ago41:00

41:00

In this episode, historian and author Kellie Carter-Jackson tells us about her new essay “‘Dare You Meet a Woman’: Black Women, Abolitionism, and Protective Violence, 1850-1859” If you think America is tense now, you need to hear more stories about the Antebellum Era, especially just before the American Civil War started in 1861. Kellie Carter-Jack…

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Tim Hawkins and the Lord's Stanky Boot | Hook Line and Smiley 1:14:59

3+ y ago1:14:59

1:14:59

Tim and Heather Hawkins joins me for an honest talk about marriage, road life and Dad jokes. To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 To Order Monat Products and Support Our Podcast: Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.inst…

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Good Memory and uh...something else | Hook Line and Smiley 55:12

3+ y ago55:12

55:12

Bob & Sarah discuss memory techniques and Bob realizes he needs to go to the gym or have more sandwiches. To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 To Order Monat Products and Support Our Podcast: Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com Instagram: htt…

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Thanksgiving | Hook Line and Smiley 39:29

3+ y ago39:29

39:29

Bob and Sarah are apart from each other but find a way to come together to bring you some holiday encouragement. They also talk about their Holiday Christmas "Off The Hook" party Dec. 1st. Get your tix at Bob's Store today! www.bobsmiley.com To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 To Order Monat Products and Support O…

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Episode 20: Ep20: Political Husbands in the 1970s. A Conversation With Historian Sarah Rowley. 54:05

3+ y ago54:05

54:05

America has finally elected its first female Vice President, Kamala Harris. In this episode, we talk to author and historian Sarah Rowley about political husbands. In the 1970s, more women were elected to political office thus changing gender roles in Washington. The political spouse had for so long been a wife. We talk about Bella Abzug and her hu…

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Mum's The Word | Hook Line and Smiley 49:39

3+ y ago49:39

49:39

Bob and Sarah talk about Homecoming Mums. Share your Mum photos with #hooklineandsmileyMums To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 To Order Monat Products and Support Our Podcast: Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.insta…

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Ep19: Voter Suppression Of Minority Women After 1920. A Chat With Historian Liette Gidlow. 45:07

3+ y ago45:07

45:07

Voter suppression isn’t new to America. In this episode, we talk to author and historian Liette Gidlow about tactics used to keep women, namely minority women, from casting a ballot after 1920 when the 19th Amendment finally passed. Some registrars got creative while others literally ran and hid. We talk about how disenfranchisement within our coun…

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Speed Round | Hook Line and Smiley 25:50

3+ y ago25:50

25:50

Good things come in small or in this case short packages. Speed version of Hook Line and Smiley coming at you this week! To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 To Order Monat Products and Support Our Podcast: Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buzzsprout.com…

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Funny Annoying Habits | Hook Line and Smiley 1:18:48

3+ y ago1:18:48

1:18:48

Bob & Sarah answer fan questions. Bob predicts the outcome of the election and Elvis makes an appearance. What more could you want? To support this podcast: Paypal: bob@bobsmiley.com Venmo: Bob-Smiley-3 To Order Monat Products and Support Our Podcast: Email: hooklineandsmiley@gmail.com Be apart of the podcast: Website: https://hooklineandsmiley.buz…

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Ep18: Halloween Episode!! A Conversation with Author and Halloween Expert Lisa Morton. 48:09

3+ y ago48:09

48:09

Happy Halloween! In this episode, author and Halloween expert Lisa Morton tells us about female horror writers of the late 1800s and early 1900s. She tells us about what inspires and influences her own writing. We chat about how spooky stories reflect our culture and current events. She also tells us about early seances and how mediums were big tim…

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