Best Melissa Reynolds Podcasts (2024)

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Barbara Bosworth, Haas Brothers 1:13:10

16m ago1:13:10

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Episode No. 659 features artists Barbara Bosworth and the Haas Brothers. Two art museums are showing exhibitions of Bosworth's work: the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is presenting "Barbara Bosworth: The Meadow" through December 1. The show features photographs of a meadow in Carlisle, Massachusetts and near the Concord River that Bosworth made over …

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HIT MAN Starring Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta 1:01:00

9h ago1:01:00

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This week we're circling back to Richard Linklater's latest film, HIT MAN - now streaming on Netflix. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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HIT MAN Starring Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta 1:01:00

9h ago1:01:00

1:01:00

This week we're circling back to Richard Linklater's latest film, HIT MAN - now streaming on Netflix.By Review St. Louis

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Jes Fan, Emilio Rojas 1:13:29

7d ago1:13:29

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Episode No. 658 features artists Jes Fan and Emilio Rojas. Fan's work is included in two ongoing -ennials: the 2024 Whitney Biennial, which is at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York through August 11; and Greater Toronto Art 2024 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Toronto through July 28. The Whitney exhibition was curated by Chrissie Iles…

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BAD BOYS RIDE OR DIE Starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence 1:15:31

10d ago1:15:31

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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence team up once again FOUR the FOURTH installment in the franchise, you know, because they are BAD BOYS 4 LIFE. Just to be clear, the title is BAD BOYS RIDE OR DIE. The third movie was great, but they jumped the gun on the title - and we will never forget. Is WILL SMITH back? Is all forgiven? And are these movies embraci…

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BAD BOYS RIDE OR DIE Starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence 1:15:31

10d ago1:15:31

1:15:31

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence team up once again FOUR the FOURTH installment in the franchise, you know, because they are BAD BOYS 4 LIFE. Just to be clear, the title is BAD BOYS RIDE OR DIE. The third movie was great, but they jumped the gun on the title - and we will never forget. Is WILL SMITH back? Is all forgiven? And are these movies embraci…

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Janet Sobel 54:31

14d ago54:31

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Episode No. 657 features curator Natalie Dupêcher. Dupêcher is the curator of "Janet Sobel: All-Over" at The Menil Collection, Houston. Across 30 paintings and drawings, the exhibition explores Sobel's short, meteoric, hugely influential career as one of the first New York artists associated with abstract expressionism as it began to coalesce in th…

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UNFROSTED, Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tart Movie (w/ Rob McCallum) 1:14:50

17d ago1:14:50

1:14:50

Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut, UNFROSTED, is now streaming on Netflix. Joining us to review the breakfast tall tale is award-winning filmmaker Rob McCallum. McCallum (https://linktr.ee/robmccallum) is the award-winning filmmaker behind "Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe," currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, which just won 5 Canadia…

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UNFROSTED, Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tart Movie (w/ Rob McCallum) 1:14:50

17d ago1:14:50

1:14:50

Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut, UNFROSTED, is now streaming on Netflix. Joining us to review the breakfast tall tale is award-winning filmmaker Rob McCallum. McCallum (https://linktr.ee/robmccallum) is the award-winning filmmaker behind "Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe," currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, which just won 5 Canadia…

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María Magdalena Campos-Pons, early Southern quilts 1:23:35

21d ago1:23:35

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Episode No. 656 features artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons and curator Lauren Applebaum. "María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold", now at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, is the first multimedia survey of Campos-Pons' work in 17 years. The exhibition spotlights Campos-Pons' photography, installation, and performance-based practices, which…

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We're Going on a Summer Break! 2:31

22d ago2:31

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We are going on a summer break! There will be no new episodes June and July 2024. We will be returning in August with bonus Patreon episodes, and back full-time in September. If you are a Patreon subscriber, we will be pausing all payments for June and July. You don’t need to do anything—it will be paused and you won’t be charged! If you are not a …

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87. When Paul Simon Met Carrie Fisher TEASER 7:34

22d ago7:34

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“One and one-half wandering Jews returned to their natural coasts,” Paul Simon wrote in 1983. “To resume old acquaintances and step out occasionally…and speculate who had been damaged the most.” Here Paul Simon was undeniably singing about Carrie Fisher in his song, “Hearts and Bones.” The ex-Simon and Garfunkler had been on-and-off with Carrie Fis…

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#245: The Science of Caring with Dr. Jon Baylin and Jessica Sinarski 41:51

24d ago41:51

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We often get questions about whether teachers or other folks who interact with our kids can have blocked care. Or what about siblings? Also, can you have blocked care towards a spouse? Since we weren’t the first ones to name blocked care, we went to the source. We are thrilled to bring you this conversation with Dr. Jonathan Baylin, author of Brain…

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FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (w/ Patrick Scott Patterson) 1:25:09

24d ago1:25:09

1:25:09

George Miller is back with another Mad Max story, this time a prequel to his 2015 masterpiece FURY ROAD. This time around, Anya Taylor-Joy plays Furiosa, as we find out about the events that lead her on her journey. We're joined on the show by Patrick Scott Patterson. If you're into gaming and pop culture collecting, you've probably seen him on sho…

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FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (w/ Patrick Scott Patterson) 1:25:09

24d ago1:25:09

1:25:09

George Miller is back with another Mad Max story, this time a prequel to his 2015 masterpiece FURY ROAD. This time around, Anya Taylor-Joy plays Furiosa, as we find out about the events that lead her on her journey. We're joined on the show by Patrick Scott Patterson. If you're into gaming and pop culture collecting, you've probably seen him on sho…

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The Teacher As Facilitator: Student Voice and Choice Part 2 16:11

24d ago16:11

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In this minisode season finale, Melissa continues to share one of her favorite articles about voice and choice by Alfie Kohn. Choices for Children: Why and How to Let Students Decide. In addition, she talks about a time management concept that can be applied to the classroom and she looks back at the episodes of the fifth season.…

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Holiday clips: Teresita Fernández 43:53

28d ago43:53

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Episode No. 655 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast is a holiday clips episode featuring artist Teresita Fernández. Fernández is included in "Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s-today" at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. It is the first major group exhibition in the United States to envision a new approach to contemporary art i…

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IF (2024) Starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge 1:15:35

28d ago1:15:35

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The summer movie season is here, and we've been patiently waiting for the next great kids movie. Well, you might have to wait a little longer. Join us as we spoil the latest from Writer/Director John Krasinski - IF (2024). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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IF (2024) Starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge 1:15:35

28d ago1:15:35

1:15:35

The summer movie season is here, and we've been patiently waiting for the next great kids movie. Well, you might have to wait a little longer. Join us as we spoil the latest from Writer/Director John Krasinski - IF (2024).By Review St. Louis

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86. When Elizabeth Taylor Met Richard Burton 1:33:56

29d ago1:33:56

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They were called “the couple of the century.” They made eleven films together. The term “paparazzi” was even coined for them! It’s the one and only Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The world could not get enough of “Liz & Dick” throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s. Their tumultuous relationship that spanned thirteen years and two marriages—and lots of …

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Zooming In on Narrative Nonfiction with Candace Fleming 41:40

1M ago41:40

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Candace Fleming is an author of many fiction and nonfiction books for children and young adults. Among other things, Melissa and Candace talk about the research process, the power of nonfiction and how teachers can help students get more specific in their research.By Melissa Milner

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KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand 1:02:36

1M ago1:02:36

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This week we're diving into the latest in the Planet of the Apes franchise, with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Shaurya Chawla returns. Directed by Wes Ball, written by Josh Friedman. Starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy.By Review St. Louis

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KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand 1:02:36

1M ago1:02:36

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This week we're diving into the latest in the Planet of the Apes franchise, with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Shaurya Chawla returns. Directed by Wes Ball, written by Josh Friedman. Starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See…

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19thC Photography Now, Myra Greene 59:19

1M ago59:19

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Episode No. 654 features curator Karen Hellman and artist Myra Greene. With Carolyn Peter, Hellman is the curator of "Nineteenth-Century Photography Now" at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. The exhibition examines how many of the conventions and processes established in photography's early years remain of interest to artists working today. Hi…

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85. When Sarah Jessica Parker Met Robert Downey Jr. TEASER 7:45

1M ago7:45

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In today's episode, we’re making our hair big and puffy to head back to the 1980s, where we meet a young Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr. Long before they became household names, these three-named celebrities met as aspiring actors and dated for nearly a decade. While "Sex & The City" explores dating in your 30s, this episode touches on t…

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#244 When Blocked Care Affects Your Marriage 35:23

1M ago35:23

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Marriage is already hard, but add in parenting children with significant needs and blocked care, and staying married may seem impossible. In this episode, Lisa and Melissa answer two listener questions about marriage and blocked care with personal stories and practical tips. If you’re not married, you’ll still find insights you can apply to your cl…

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The Teacher As Facilitator: Student Voice and Choice 7:23

1M ago7:23

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In this minisode, Melissa shares from one of her favorite articles about voice and choice. Choices for Children: Why and How to Let Students Decide by Alfie Kohn lays out the rationale for voice and choice as well as what it looks like in practice. In this minisode, Melissa highlights the rationale and she will highlight what it looks like in pract…

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Remembering Frank Stella 1:21:16

1M ago1:21:16

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Episode No. 653 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features critic and author Deborah Solomon and host Tyler Green's 2016 conversation with Frank Stella. Frank Stella died on May 4 at the age of 87. For two decades, from the late 1950s until the late 1970s or early 1980s, Stella was one of the United States' most important painters. The Museum of Mode…

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THE FALL GUY Starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson 1:20:44

1M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

After taking the world by storm with Barbenheimer last year, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt team up in the latest action movie from David Leitch. THE FALL GUY is based on the 1980s television show starring Lee Majors. Orlandez returns to help us review. Long live practical stunts!By Review St. Louis

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THE FALL GUY Starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson 1:20:44

1M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

After taking the world by storm with Barbenheimer last year, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt team up in the latest action movie from David Leitch. THE FALL GUY is based on the 1980s television show starring Lee Majors. Orlandez returns to help us review. Long live practical stunts! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on A…

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84. When Prince Edward VIII Met Wallis Simpson 1:05:17

1M ago1:05:17

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Mel has been rewatching Season 1 of The Crown and felt inspired to cover Prince Edward VIII’s controversial relationship with American socialite Wallis Simpson. History remembers the short-lived king abdicating the throne of England after his family and Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin disapproved of him marrying the 2x divorcee. On the surface, thei…

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Teens on Notice 21:27

2M ago21:27

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Todd and I have been teachers for decades and we have seen it all! We've seen the trends and the cliques and the exhaustion and we have noticed some changes in this generation of teens. Have you noticed them too??By Melissa Reynolds

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Zooming In on Teacher Creativity with Jane Reynolds 36:00

2M ago36:00

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Jane Reynolds, sister of author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, chats about her work in helping teachers tap into their creativity so they can model it for their students. Her teacher education work with her brothers, Peter and Paul, is revolutionary including their soon to be Teacher Learning and Creativity Center in Dedham, MA.…

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The Harlem Renaissance, Blood: Medieval/Modern 1:25:03

2M ago1:25:03

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Episode No. 652 features curators Denise Murrell and Larisa Grollemond. Murrell is the curator of "The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The exhibition, which is on view through July 28, explores the ways in which Black artists portrayed everyday life and impacted art on both sides of the A…

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CHALLENGERS Starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O'Connor 1:18:35

2M ago1:18:35

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We're joined by Paul Harris to review CHALLENGERS, the latest from director Luca Guadagnino. Written by Justin Kuritzkes, and starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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CHALLENGERS Starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O'Connor 1:18:35

2M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

We're joined by Paul Harris to review CHALLENGERS, the latest from director Luca Guadagnino. Written by Justin Kuritzkes, and starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor.By Review St. Louis

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83. When Elizabeth Taylor Met Eddie Fisher TEASER 8:24

2M ago8:24

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In our last episode, singer Eddie Fisher left his wife, actress Debbie Reynolds, for her friend Elizabeth Taylor, the movie starlet with ‘violet’ eyes. Eddie and Elizabeth had bonded over losing Mike Todd, Eddie’s best friend and Elizabeth’s husband, and fell into a whirlwind love affair. Now it’s 1959, and Eddie and Elizabeth are married. Was it w…

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#243: The Power of Community when Reclaiming Compassion with Kayla North 42:36

2M ago42:36

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We believe that overcoming blocked care is best in community. In this episode, we explore the power of community and compassion in the journey of foster care and adoption. Kayla North generously shares her experiences of blocked care and how support, self-care, and practical strategies can lead to resilience and healing. They also talk about how mo…

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Spitz! The Ultimate Gift? 22:35

2M ago22:35

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Todd's gift giving history is pretty epic...Toddles, a giant bear, an even more giant metal outdoor wall hanging. There are a lot of memories wrapped up in the gifts Todd has given me over the years and I'll cherish the memories but the actual gifts? Is your spouse a great gift giver?By Melissa Reynolds

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The Teacher As Proud Supporter of Students' Reading Lives 6:39

2M ago6:39

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In this minisode, Melissa talks about the importance of read alouds and silent reading time. She shares some reading successes in her classroom and encourages teachers to reflect on how far their students have come.By Melissa Milner

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Remembering Richard Serra 1:06:23

2M ago1:06:23

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Episode No. 651 features art historian Richard Shiff, curator and art historian Michelle White, and a clip from Kirk Varnedoe's 2003 National Gallery of Art Mellon Lectures. Serra died last month at age 85. He may be the most honored sculptor of the post-war era. The Museum of Modern Art, New York, which holds the most important institutional colle…

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ABIGAIL Starring Alisha Weir, Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton 1:14:44

2M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Radio Silence, the team behind READY OR NOT (2019) and SCREAM (2022), is back with the vampire ballerina movie you didn't know you needed. Here's our in-depth spoiler review for ABIGAIL (2024). Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, written by Stephen Shields and Guy Busick. Starring Alisha Weir, Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn …

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ABIGAIL Starring Alisha Weir, Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton 1:14:44

2M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Radio Silence, the team behind READY OR NOT (2019) and SCREAM (2022), is back with the vampire ballerina movie you didn't know you needed. Here's our in-depth spoiler review for ABIGAIL (2024). Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, written by Stephen Shields and Guy Busick. Starring Alisha Weir, Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn …

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82. When Debbie Reynolds Met Eddie Fisher 1:13:01

2M ago1:13:01

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Fifty years before the Brad-Jen-Angelina love triangle, there was Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, and Elizabeth Taylor. In the early 1950s, crooner Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds were officially known as “America’s Sweethearts.” They were also best friends with actress Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Mike Todd, and were even in each other…

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Vehicular Frustrations 24:11

2M ago24:11

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We don't drive the fanciest cars and Todd loves a good minivan but wow did we get Reynoldsed with our 'good car" the other day! Car problems drive me crazy but they happen sometimes but of course this happened right before we really needed our good car to function properly!By Melissa Reynolds

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Zooming In on Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks with Evan Whitehead 40:21

2M ago40:21

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Evan Whitehead, M.Ed. is an author, speaker, Mental Health Advocate, and the creator of Balance Boundaries and Breaks.™️ Evan shares his struggles with finding balance that brought him to his new focus of helping all educators find a healthy work/life balance.By Melissa Milner

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Camille Claudel, Jim Moske 1:21:57

2M ago1:21:57

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Episode No. 650 features curator Anne-Lise Desmas and author Jim Moske. With Emerson Bowyer, Desmas is the co-curator of "Camille Claudel," a retrospective of the French modernist sculptor's career, at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. Until now, Claudel's work has often been under-considered as scholars have focused on her professional and pe…

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