Best Leslie Hopping Podcasts (2024)

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From West Point to Stanford to Miss USA 34:05

43m ago34:05

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2LT Alma Cooper will be representing Michigan at the Miss USA Pageant this August, but she’s definitely NOT your traditional contestant. A 2023 graduate of West Point, she is a Knight-Hennessy Scholar currently completing a graduate degree in data-science at Stanford University, focusing on body mass index research that could aid the Army’s recruit…

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It's a New Frontier - Season 2, Episode 40 37:32

13h ago37:32

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being focused on life on the frontier. This is one of our favorite time periods to read about! We will also share a Book in Hand! Let's get started... Featured Books Sarah Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan (LH) Skylark by Patricia MacLachlan (L…

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Books A Plenty! - Season 2, Episode 39 45:38

4d ago45:38

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being the books in our hands right now. We have Books A Plenty to share! Featured Books: The Honey Witch by Sydney S. Shields (LH) 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard (LH) Outofshapeworthlessloser by Gracie Gold (LP) The Stolen Child by Ann Hood (LP) …

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How Lieutenant Dan Continues to Help the Army 35:17

14d ago35:17

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Thirty years ago, audiences around the world were introduced to Forrest Gump and his Army commander, Lieutenant Dan Taylor. For Gary Sinise, who played Lt. Dan, it was not only a major moment in his acting career but also in his relationship with the Army and the military. Since then, he’s raised millions of dollars for veterans, met with Wounded W…

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A Chat with Ethan Joella - Season 2, Episode 38 31:04

11d ago31:04

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we have something special for you! We’re chatting with Ethan Joella, author of 3 outstanding novels: A Little Hope (2021), A Quiet Life (2022), and The Same Bright Stars (2024). His books have been featured in People Magazine and Book Page, have been written up by the NY Times and Kirkus, and have been pi…

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Season 2, Episode 37 - Decades 29:25

18d ago29:25

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of Decades. We will travel from the 1940's through the 1980's. Each of these books has some shout outs to the decade in which they are set. Represent! Featured Books: The Paris Architect (1940’s) by Charles Belfoure (LH) The Spectacular (1950’s) by Fi…

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Leave No Soldier Behind: Part II 33:20

28d ago33:20

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It’s a simple yet powerful creed: “Leave no Soldier behind.” At the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), every single employee takes this to heart and spends their days trying to find and identify the remains of American Soldiers who have been lost overseas. In this emotional second episode of a two-part series on the DPAA, we speak to researc…

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Season 2, Episode 36 - Book It 33:12

25d ago33:12

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Send us a Text Message. In this brand new episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of Books About Books. This was the theme of our VERY FIRST stack of books, and we think it deserves a revisit...same theme...new books! Plus, we will share a Book In Hand. Let's book! Featured Books Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade by Janet Skesli…

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Navigating Narcissism in LGBTQ+ Relationships with Sally Leslie 32:07

1M ago32:07

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This week I am talking with Sally Leslie of the Reclaiming Pride: LGBT+ Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse podcast and my colleague! Sally talks about her decision to create a podcast to address the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in toxic, narcissistic relationships. We talk about the challenges of finding relevant literature and the pervasi…

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Season 2, Episode 35 - Homework 11:49

1M ago11:49

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Send us a Text Message. For today's episode, we are bringing you a shorty. This is a stack of just two wonderful books, and we hope it's just what you need! We assigned each other reading homework. Let's find out who gets an A! Featured Books: LP to LH Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher LH to LP The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer Books Menti…

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Office Hours: My Favorite Teacher & The Looking Glass Self 12:57

1M ago12:57

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Welcome to my office hours! I have often thought that the times my students come and talk with me during office hours are some of the most real moments in higher education. The Office Hours episodes of Most Popular will try and give you that feeling of tucking in to a sort-of comfortable office chair and taking a deep dive into a topic, event, or q…

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Leave No Soldier Behind: Part I 33:31

1M ago33:31

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In September 2021, Medal of Honor recipient Father Emil Kapaun was finally buried near his Kansas home, seventy years after his death in a North Korean POW camp. It took years of research and work to discover and identify his remains, and it was the work of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) that made it all possible. This group of resear…

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Season 2, Episode 34 - Must Listen Audio Books 26:53

1M ago26:53

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Send us a Text Message. It's the start of summer travel season so in this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being amazing audio books. We will also share a Book In Hand. Planes, trains, or automobiles, these books have you covered! Featured Books: All My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore (LP) Tales of a Fourth Grade …

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Season 2, Episode 33 - Turn of the Century 34:19

2M ago34:19

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of taking place around the turn of the century... the 19th to the 20th century to be exact. We'll also share a Book In Hand. Featured Books: Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry (LP) The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang (LH) The …

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Mentors Make the Difference! with Rasheda Williams of Empowered Flower Girl 31:06

2M ago31:06

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Rasheda Williams is the founder and Chief Empowering Officer of Empowered Flower Girl, a social enterprise based in Detroit, Michigan. Listen in as we talk about Rasheda's background in journalism and her shift towards social entrepreneurship and advocacy for youth, including her creation of Empowered Flower Girl, which focuses on helping young peo…

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“I Lived A Full Life Because of Him”: A Memorial Day Moment 4:20

2M ago4:20

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A teaser for our two-part series on the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency coming out in June.By Assn. of the United States Army

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How the Army Corps is Leading Baltimore’s Bridge Clean-up Effort 33:33

2M ago33:33

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On March 26th, a cargo ship slammed into and destroyed Baltimore’s Key Bridge, killing six people, and creating unimaginable chaos. One of the key responders to this event has been the Army Corps of Engineers, led by COL Estee Pinchasin; it has devoted all waking hours to clear the federal waters and to aid in the recovery and investigation process…

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Season 2, Episode 32- It's a Shorty...Wills & Estates 11:38

2M ago11:38

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Send us a Text Message. Today we are bringing you a shorty…an episode with just 2 books and we hope it might be just what you need! Our short stack is tied together with the common theme of books that deal with the recent death of a family member. And you know what that means...Wills & Estates! Who inherits what? Listen in to find out! Books Featur…

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Season 2, Episode 31 - Our Favorites of the Year...So Far! 24:00

2M ago24:00

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being our favorite books of 2024 so far! Your TBR is about to get longer! Featured Books The Lost Queen by Signe Pike (LH and LP) The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella (LH and LP) Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Claire Pooley (LH and LP) H…

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How much screen time is too much? With Emily Cherkin, MEd 31:58

2M ago31:58

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Ever feel like the most important relationship in your life is with your phone? Have you found yourself wondering if the kids these days will know how to read (and fold) a paper map or be able to write a check? How young is too young to get a phone for your child? In this episode of Most Popular I am talking with Emily Cherkin, The ScreenTime Consu…

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Army, Hip Hop and Entrepreneurship 31:28

2M ago31:28

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In 2020, Army Special Forces veteran and entrepreneur Ruben Ayala realized that a lot of top military-themed retail brands had become politically polarizing. So, he—along with three fellow vets—decided to create Triple Nikel Clothing, a military and hip-hop-inspired line that embraces community and diversity. Four years later, the company is thrivi…

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Season 2, Episode 30 - Turning Back the Clock to Season 1 28:10

2M ago28:10

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we are turning back the clock to one of our very first episodes, because hey, life happens! :). We hope you enjoy this look into the past, and will check out our backlist! Enjoy! (Original Show Notes from October 2022) In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of being fantasti…

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Season 2, Episode 29 - Same Time/Different Place 36:32

3M ago36:32

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common connection of taking place during the same time period, but in different places. Or is that same place, different time? Listen in to find out! Featured Books Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan (LP) All We Were Promised by Ashton Lattimore (LP) The Lost Dr…

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EcoAvengers Assemble! Comics & Environmental Justice with Rebecca Bratspies 32:05

2M ago32:05

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Comic books are becoming increasingly great examples of how social justice messages can be mixed with great storytelling and artistry. Rebecca Bratspies is an attorney and author of the comic books "Environmental Justice Chronicles", along with the artist Charlie LaGreca. In this episode Rebecca talks about the intersection of environmental justice…

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The Importance of the Bataan Death March 30:12

3M ago30:12

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As a child, MG (Ret.) Antonio Taguba knew his father had been involved in the Bataan Death March – but it wasn’t until the older man’s dying days that General Taguba learned the full extent of it. That conversation inspired him to play a leading role in shining a spotlight on this dark moment of WWII, eventually leading to veterans of the battle an…

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Season 2, Episode 28 - Back Again...Backlist 46:36

3M ago46:36

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Send us a Text Message. BOTM: Use the code PASTEL and get your first book (hardcover or audio) for $5.00 and free shipping at bookofthemonth.com. In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being backlist books from automatic read authors. In a reading slump? Not sure what to read next? Digging into a backlist is t…

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Sibling Bonds - Season 2, Episode 27 46:08

3M ago46:08

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Send us a Text Message. BOTM: Use the code PASTEL and get your first book (hardcover or audio) for $5.00 and free shipping at bookofthemonth.com. In today's episode our stack of books is tied together with the common connection of the Sibling Bond. Love 'em or hate 'em, sibling relationships are complicated! Plus, we'll share a Book in Hand. Brothe…

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Unmasking Masculinity with Simon Rinne of Mindful Men 36:25

3M ago36:25

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The portrayal of men in media has been fairly consistent. Take one part muscle (see Thor), one part pain tolerance (see, well, any Fast and Furious film), add a dash of handsomeness (again, Thor, but also anything with The Rock), and stir using a stick made out of the strongest metal in all the land. This recipe will bring you the manly-man, a pers…

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Sisterhood of the Traveling Gowns 23:41

3M ago23:41

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In 2015, five Army spouses at Fort Bliss decided to organize a dress swap that would provide women with gowns they could wear to functions that were often cost prohibitive, like military balls. That swap turned into a huge event, and now the organization, Operation Deploy Your Dress, has a home in thirteen Army bases in the United States and German…

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Crime and Punishment - Season 2, Episode 26 44:30

3M ago44:30

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Send us a Text Message. BOTM: Use the code PASTEL and get your first book (hardcover or audio) for $5.00 and free shipping at bookofthemonth.com. In today's episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of crimes, both real and fictional. We'll also share a Book in Hand. Get ready to be the judge and jury for this stack of read…

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Lost and Found - Season 2, Episode 25 36:57

4M ago36:57

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Send us a Text Message. BOTM: Use the code PASTEL and get your first book (hardcover or audio) for $5.00 and free shipping at bookofthemonth.com. In today's episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of loss. You can be lost in space, lost in the shuffle, lost in thought...these books explore being lost and found in lots of …

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Dismantling Diet Culture with Michael Ulloa 31:01

3M ago31:01

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Ever heard the phrase "Train like a beast, look like a beauty"? Or, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." Or, "Eat it now, pay for it later." There are so many similar messages aimed at using shame or misinformation in order to convince people that they are one gym routine or diet away from the body that they are told is achievable, especially …

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Winning A War Against Bipolar Disorder - One General's Story 33:37

4M ago33:37

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MG (Ret.) Gregg Martin had a distinguished career, serving in various deployments and eventually heading the National Defense University. But, over the course of that career, he slowly started to develop manic tendencies, which became more and more pronounced, eventually leading to his forced resignation, staying at a VA psychiatric ward, and recei…

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It's a Shorty - Season 2, Episode 24 15:29

4M ago15:29

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Send us a Text Message. Today we are bringing you a Shorty…an episode with just 2 books, and we hope it might be just what you need! Our short stack is tied together with the common theme of If You Like This, Then Read That. Featured Books: The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker (LH and LP) Horses of Fire by A.D. Rhine (LH and LP) Additional Books …

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Tackling Difficult Topics with Bruce Anthony 36:31

4M ago36:31

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In this episode of Most Popular we are talking about the conversations that are hard to have! Joining Dr. Adrienne is the fantastic Bruce Anthony of the "Unsolicited Perspectives." podcast. Bruce discusses his journey into podcasting, his experiences, and his approach towards discussing difficult but important topics, including learning from his pa…

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Once Upon A Time - Season 2, Episode 23 44:49

4M ago44:49

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common connection of being books that are based on fairy tales. These books are adult-sized treats that carry with them an ounce of familiarity and some secret ingredients you won’t see coming. We will also share a Middle Grade March Book in Hand. Once upon a time…

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From Army Brat to SMA 25:10

4M ago25:10

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After a career undertaking secretive operations in the Special Forces, in August of 2023, SMA Michael Weimer was sworn into his new position and took his turn in the spotlight as Sergeant Major of the Army. What, in the first six months of his term, has been his most difficult assignment? Hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey s…

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Searching - Season 2, Episode 22 43:39

4M ago43:39

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of searching for something. We will also share a twisty Book in Hand. Let the search begin! Featured Books What We Kept to Ourselves by Nancy Jooyoun Kim (LH) Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major (LH) The Turtle House by Amanda Churchill (LP) The American D…

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Under the Radar - Season 2, Episode 21 40:19

4M ago40:19

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being outstanding books that might have flown under your radar. We will also share a thought provoking Book In Hand. We're keeping these on our radar! Featured Books Sparrow by James Hynes (LP) The Prospectors by Ariel Djanikian (LP) The Magician’s…

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Polyamory is Having a Moment: Understanding Non-Monogamy with Deanna Fierman 40:18

4M ago40:18

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This week we are talking about all things non-monogamy with Deanna Fierman, a mental health therapist at All the Colors Counseling. The conversations ranges from the ways Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith revealed their relationship status (hint-they didn't do so in a super chill Facebook update), to Deanna's experience specializing in polyamorous …

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Is There an Army Doctor in the House? 26:04

5M ago26:04

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LTG Telita Crosland decided at the age of five she was going to be a doctor, and her later studies at West Point became her first official step into the field. Her thirty-year Army career has involved a great number of highlights and appointments, and she now heads the Defense Health Agency (DHA), overseeing the healthcare for almost 10 million cit…

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Climate Disasters - Season 2, Episode 20 42:00

5M ago42:00

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the bright and happy theme of Climate Disasters. There are a lot of novels in this genre, and we have 4 of the best today! We will also share a Book in Hand. How’s the weather in your neck of the woods? Featured Books The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins (LH) T…

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City Girls: Are we witnessing an end of an era? 20:11

5M ago20:11

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By REVOLT

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Queer Vibes Pod: LGBTQ voices on the air with Dr. Bruce Drushel 36:10

5M ago36:10

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In this episode of Most Popular we talk about the history of queer representation in radio and what this looks like as podcasting has taken off. Dr. Bruce Drushel highlights , the impact of pop culture including how it influences societal norms, and serves as a platform for marginalized voices to be heard. We dive into the historical context of LGB…

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Thrillers, Oh My! - Season 2, Episode 19 33:47

5M ago33:47

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being grab on for the ride thrillers! We are going on a roller coaster ride with some creepy and propulsive tales. We will also share a Book in Hand. Hold onto your hats! Featured Books: Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth (LH) His and Hers by Alice Fe…

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Is HGTV Real? With Kristina Browning 34:53

5M ago34:53

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Here's a quick dad joke: Why did the scarecrow go into home renovation? Because he was outstanding in his field! This episode of most popular is a home reno crossover between a realtor/podcaster and a professor/podcaster. My guest is Kristina Browning, a licensed realtor and home functionality coach. We talk about the impact of home improvement sho…

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What Do Batman and Ruben Rivers Have in Common? 26:46

5M ago26:46

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Comic book writer Chuck Dixon has produced more issues of comic books than any other living author today, most notably telling the stories of superheroes Batman, Robin, The Punisher and John Rambo. But his work on AUSA’s Medal of Honor comic series has allowed him to bring actual historical heroes to life to incredible effect. Hosts LTG (Ret.) Lesl…

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Going Down the Rabbit Hole - Season 2, Episode 18 50:22

5M ago50:22

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Send us a Text Message. On Valentine’s Day you should do something you love, and we love going down a good rabbit hole! So, in this episode, that’s how our stack of books is tied together. We will also share a Book in Hand. Hop to it! Featured Books: Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland (LH) The Queen’s Fortune by Allison Pataki (LH) The Second …

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If You Liked This...Then Read That... Season 2, Episode 17 9:43

5M ago9:43

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Send us a Text Message. Today we are bringing you a shorty…an episode with just 2 books and we hope it might be just what you need! Our short stack is tied together with the common theme of If You Liked This…Then Read That... Featured Books The Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons (LH and LP) A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus (LP) Books That Go A…

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