Best Melissa Greer Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 325 It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover — The Stacks Book Club (Melissa Mogollon) 1:04:51

2d ago1:04:51

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For this edition of The Stacks Book Club, Melissa Mogollon returns to dissect the popular romantic novel It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover. We unpack the book itself - its writing style and depiction of domestic violence - along with the public perception of its author. We also discuss the upcoming film adaptation starring Blake Lively, and so much…

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Unabridged: The Performance of Gender with Aaron Jay Young 14:23

7d ago14:23

14:23

*Patreon- and Substack-only bonus episode teaser* Los Angeles photographer Aaron Jay Young visits The Stacks Unabridged to discuss Queen, a portrait book celebrating the art of drag. We learn how his book came to be and what he’s learned about the performance of gender through photographing drag queens. Aaron also reveals how he approaches his subj…

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Ep. 324 The Psychology of Evil with Akwaeke Emezi 1:00:50

9d ago1:00:50

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Author and multimedia artist Akwaeke Emezi joins us with their latest novel Little Rot, set in the underworld of a Nigerian city. We unpack the psychology of evil, and what is interesting to Akwaeke about exploring different genres. We also discuss their moral boundaries when it comes to writing about difficult subjects. The Stacks Book Club select…

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Ep. 323 You’ve Got to Want Depth with Chelsea Devantez 1:01:21

18d ago1:01:21

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Friend of The Stacks Chelsea Devantez is here to tell us about her debut memoir I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This (But I’m Going to Anyway). Chelsea explains how podcasting about celebrity memoirs has impacted her writing, and what she found important to include in her own story. Plus we learn how the structure of Chelsea’s book is a reflection of on…

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Engaging Audiences with Effective Messaging & Storytelling — What Works on Tough Issues (with Brian Malte and Josh Gryniewicz) 49:10

22d ago49:10

49:10

Ensuring the success of your nonprofit hinges on effectively capturing and maintaining donor attention and support. But when tackling tough issues that may take years or even decades to solve, how do you sustain donor engagement for the duration? In today's episode, we delve into strategies for keeping donors engaged on hard-to-solve issues through…

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Ep. 322 I Think Voicy is Great with Melissa Mogollon 58:25

25d ago58:25

58:25

Today we are speaking with Melissa Mogollon about her debut novel Oye, a tragicomic family drama told in a series of one-sided phone calls from one sister to another. Melissa shares her approach to writing a book all in dialogue, and what it was like to write from a teenager’s POV. We also talk about the term "voicy" and whether or not it is a pejo…

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Ep. 321 No Name in the Street by James Baldwin — The Stacks Book Club (Yahdon Israel) 1:02:27

1M ago1:02:27

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It is The Stacks Book Club Day, and we're celebrating James Baldwin and his centennial year by reading his book, No Name in the Street. We're joined again by Senior Editor at Simon & Schuster- and founder of Literaryswag- Yahdon Israel. We talk about the delicate balance between public and private, in life and in memoir. We also examine the usefuln…

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Unabridged: The Best Books of 2024…So Far with Cree Myles and Sara Hildreth 13:11

1M ago13:11

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*Patreon- and Substack-only bonus episode teaser* For today’s Unabridged, book lovers Cree Myles (All Ways Black) and Sara Hildreth (Fiction Matters) are back by popular demand to discuss the best books 2024, so far. We also get into our most disappointing reads, our favorite backlist titles, and what we’re most looking forward to for the rest of t…

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Ep. 320 It’s Really Hard to Change the Patriarchy with Sierra Greer 53:51

1M ago53:51

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Sierra Greer is the novelist behind the new speculative fiction book Annie Bot, about what happens when an AI robot designed to be the perfect girlfriend learns to become human. We talk today about how this novel came to Sierra, why she chose to write under a pen name for this book, and how she was thinking about race and feminism throughout the no…

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Ep. 319 The Vulnerability Is the Point with Carvell Wallace 1:02:00

1M ago1:02:00

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Writer and podcaster Carvell Wallace joins us to discuss their debut memoir Another Word for Love. Carvell describes the challenge of writing a trauma memoir without making it all about the trauma, and reveals how they thought about connecting with their audience. We also talk about how Carvell's past as an actor impacts the way they think about wr…

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Ep. 318 Compassion, Justice, and Anger Are Not Mutually Exclusive with Paula Yoo 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

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Today the prolific and award-winning children's book and Young Adult author Paula Yoo joins us. Her new nonfiction book is Rising from the Ashes: Los Angeles, 1992. Edward Jae Song Lee, Latasha Harlins, Rodney King, and a City on Fire. Paula explains why she wants to write these stories from recent American history for young people, and how she tea…

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Ep. 317 The Ill Is Not the Outcome with Yahdon Israel 57:27

2M ago57:27

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Today we are joined by Yahdon Israel - writer, founder of Literaryswag Book Club, and Senior Editor at Simon & Schuster. A Brooklyn native and community-builder, Yahdon breaks down the distinction between the literary world and the publishing industry. Plus, Yahdon breaks down how he thinks about audience as who are you writing to, and who are you …

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The Challenges Facing Higher Ed Fundraisers (with Sami Zoss and Emily Berry) 48:41

2M ago48:41

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Americans are losing confidence in higher education, alumni are carrying record level student debt loads, and charitable giving in general is shifting more towards social impact causes — all of which makes it harder for higher ed institutions to make their case for support. In today’s podcast episode, we look at strategies for higher ed fundraising…

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Ep. 316 The January Children by Safia Elhillo — The Stacks Book Club (Hala Alyan) 54:15

2M ago54:15

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It's The Stacks Book Club day and writer Hala Alyan is back to discuss this month's pick, The January Children by Safia Elhillo. It is an award-winning poetry collection by the Sudanese-American poet Safia Elhillo. We examine the prevailing themes of displacement and duality, the urgency with which a poet writes, and we ask, how should one judge po…

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Unabridged: Poetry Therapy 14:40

2M ago14:40

14:40

*Patreon- and Substack-only bonus episode teaser* If you've ever felt like you didn't "get it" when it comes to poetry, The Stacks is here for a little poetry therapy featuring five spectacular poets breaking down their favorite poems. We are joined by José Olivarez, Morgan Parker, Saeed Jones, Nate Marshall and Gabrielle Bates. Each has selected a…

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Ep. 315 Pete Rose: The Great Anti-hero with Keith O'Brien 58:09

2M ago58:09

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Journalist and bestselling author Keith O'Brien joins this episode to talk about his new book Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. Keith reveals his thoughts on Rose's complex story, which is anything but black and white. We also discuss the steroid era of baseball, Pete Rose's legacy around race, and…

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Ep. 314 Being Chesty with Andrew Boryga 56:39

3M ago56:39

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First-time novelist and award-winning writer Andrew Boryga talks about his new book Victim, a satirical take on diversity initiatives, self-promotion and the art of the hustle. Andrew reveals how he thought about audience while composing the book, and discusses the difference between attention and privilege. The Stacks Book Club selection for April…

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Innovation, Authenticity, and Impact in Fundraising (with Jarrett Ransom, the Nonprofit Nerd) 31:41

3M ago31:41

31:41

Join host Rich Frazier and guest Jarrett Ransom for a candid conversation on what it takes to be successful — and stay sane — in nonprofit fundraising. Jarrett shares insights from her 15-year journey as a consultant in the nonprofit sector, including her latest inspiration from the documentary "Uncharitable" featuring Dan Pallotta. Other topics in…

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Ep. 313 Auditioning for Empathy with Hala Alyan 57:18

3M ago57:18

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Writer, poet and psychologist Hala Alyan joins this episode to discuss her newest poetry collection The Moon That Turns You Back. We hear about how she thinks about form, and cultivating empathy in art. Hala also talks about her experience promoting a book during the ongoing violence attacks on Gaza, and what it's like for her therapy patients to r…

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Unabridged: Ask Me Anything, Hosted by Mr. Stacks 12:52

3M ago12:52

12:52

*Patreon- and Substack-only bonus episode teaser* This episode of The Stacks Unabridged is a special AMA session with your host in the hot seat. We collected questions from social media and our Patreon and Substack communities, and Mr. Stacks asked Traci everything you wanted to know. You'll hear about how Traci reads for work versus pleasure, her …

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Ep. 312 Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu -- The Stacks Book Club (Elise Hu) 1:05:41

3M ago1:05:41

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Flawless author Elise Hu returns to discuss our March book club pick Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu. We talk about the satirical novel's themes of assimilation, the performance of imposed identity and the myth of the model minority. We also ask, who gets to be "American"? Be sure to listen to the end of today’s episode to find out what our April …

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The Intersection of Organizational Wellness and Impact (with Shaun Leonardo and Melissa Cowley Wolf) 40:34

3M ago40:34

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A workforce shortage in the nonprofit industry is forcing many organizations to do more with less, resulting in stress and burnout that only worsens staff turnover. How can we expect nonprofits to go out and make the world a better place if the organizations themselves are not well? In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the topic of organiza…

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Ep. 311 They Say We Die Twice with Pamela Prickett & Stefan Timmermans 54:23

3M ago54:23

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Sociologists and co-authors Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans join The Stacks to talk about their book The Unclaimed: Abandonment and Hope in the City of Angels. The book follows four people whose bodies go unclaimed after their deaths, and how and why this happens. We also discuss how Pamela and Stefan think ethically about reporting and writi…

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Ep. 310 The Absence of Story with Tommy Orange 57:46

4M ago57:46

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Tommy Orange joins The Stacks today to discuss his new novel Wandering Stars. We talk about writing this prequel/sequel to his debut nove,l the Pulitzer Prize finalist, There There. Tommy reveals how he thinks about the relationship between faith and addiction, and why he writes about Oakland. He also talks about waiting until adulthood to finally …

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Boost Donor Engagement with Messaging That Matters 34:27

4M ago34:27

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Messaging that engages your audience is the key to good fundraising, which in turn is what allows your organization to deliver the programs and services that impact your community. In today's episode, we examine the 5 essential elements of messaging, share real world examples of how to apply them, discuss pitfalls to watch out for, and more. Free 3…

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Ep. 309 Chasing Artificial Standards with Elise Hu 1:02:36

4M ago1:02:36

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Author and TED Talks Daily host Elise Hu joins The Stacks to discuss her book Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital. Elise explains how Korea became a pop culture superpower, and how she approached writing about a culture outside of her own. We also discuss "cultural technology" and anti-Blackness in Korean beauty standar…

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Ep. 308 Viral Justice by Ruha Benjamin -- The Stacks Book Club (Uché Blackstock) 59:08

4M ago59:08

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Physician and bestselling author Uché Blackstock returns to discuss the memoir-manifesto Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want by Ruha Benjamin. We talk about viral justice and viral injustice, and how American individualism is one of the biggest challenges to the work of abolition. We also unpack why we struggle with owning the power we hav…

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Unabridged: No One Wants to Talk About the Sex with Kiley Reid 12:50

4M ago12:50

12:50

*patron-only bonus episode teaser* This episode features audio from a February live show at Vroman's Bookstore with NYT bestselling novelist Kiley Reid (Such a Fun Age, Come and Get It). Kiley talks about her approach to character development and satire; she also reveals what she hopes her audiences take away from her work, and why she primarily ca…

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Melissa Greer Podcasts

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Melissa Unscripted: Real Estate Tips, Tales and Truth

David Wilson, Melissa Greer

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Starcrossed

Seewai Hui & Grace Albers Smith

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NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange

IPM Advancement

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The Stacks

Traci Thomas

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Ep. 325 It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover — The Stacks Book Club (Melissa Mogollon) 1:04:51

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Unabridged: The Performance of Gender with Aaron Jay Young 14:23

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Ep. 324 The Psychology of Evil with Akwaeke Emezi 1:00:50

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Ep. 323 You’ve Got to Want Depth with Chelsea Devantez 1:01:21

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Engaging Audiences with Effective Messaging & Storytelling — What Works on Tough Issues (with Brian Malte and Josh Gryniewicz) 49:10

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Ep. 322 I Think Voicy is Great with Melissa Mogollon 58:25

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Ep. 321 No Name in the Street by James Baldwin — The Stacks Book Club (Yahdon Israel) 1:02:27

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Unabridged: The Best Books of 2024…So Far with Cree Myles and Sara Hildreth 13:11

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Ep. 320 It’s Really Hard to Change the Patriarchy with Sierra Greer 53:51

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Ep. 319 The Vulnerability Is the Point with Carvell Wallace 1:02:00

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Ep. 318 Compassion, Justice, and Anger Are Not Mutually Exclusive with Paula Yoo 1:00:52

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Ep. 317 The Ill Is Not the Outcome with Yahdon Israel 57:27

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The Challenges Facing Higher Ed Fundraisers (with Sami Zoss and Emily Berry) 48:41

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Ep. 316 The January Children by Safia Elhillo — The Stacks Book Club (Hala Alyan) 54:15

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Unabridged: Poetry Therapy 14:40

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Ep. 315 Pete Rose: The Great Anti-hero with Keith O'Brien 58:09

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Ep. 314 Being Chesty with Andrew Boryga 56:39

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Innovation, Authenticity, and Impact in Fundraising (with Jarrett Ransom, the Nonprofit Nerd) 31:41

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Ep. 313 Auditioning for Empathy with Hala Alyan 57:18

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Unabridged: Ask Me Anything, Hosted by Mr. Stacks 12:52

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Ep. 312 Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu -- The Stacks Book Club (Elise Hu) 1:05:41

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The Intersection of Organizational Wellness and Impact (with Shaun Leonardo and Melissa Cowley Wolf) 40:34

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Ep. 311 They Say We Die Twice with Pamela Prickett & Stefan Timmermans 54:23

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Ep. 310 The Absence of Story with Tommy Orange 57:46

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Boost Donor Engagement with Messaging That Matters 34:27

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Ep. 309 Chasing Artificial Standards with Elise Hu 1:02:36

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Ep. 308 Viral Justice by Ruha Benjamin -- The Stacks Book Club (Uché Blackstock) 59:08

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Unabridged: No One Wants to Talk About the Sex with Kiley Reid 12:50

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