Welcome to the The Science of Deduction. This podcast is devoted to the mission of learning to think like Sherlock Holmes. Join me for fun activities and engaging challenges as we hone our craft in the art of deduction. We will discuss things you can do on a daily basis to improve observational skills and how you can learn on the go. This podcast is about engaging our human necessity; a love of learning.
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Scott "Fitz" is a radio host in Rochester, NY and a filmmaker who has battled depression and celebrates sobriety. His podcast is his attempt to surround himself with positive successful people and to just have an organic conversation. Join him as he takes an organic approach to the standard interview. No preparation, no script. Letting the conversation have a mind of its own: a Blathering.
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Writing Your Reality with Best-Selling Author Allen Eskens
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I'm an audiobook aficionado and sometimes I don't know what to listen to. I will scan Audible for hours just trying to decide on a book to listen to. One day I decided to take a chance on an author I had never heard of and knew nothing about. The book is called "The Life We Bury" and I loved it. It enticed me to look into the author, Allen Eskens. …
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The Peter Benchley Timeline: The Book of Quint
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Episode 109 was with Ryan Dacko and we discussed the wildly popular Jaws Obsession Podcast and his quest to write The Book of Quint. It has been written, it was self-published and then was picked up by a small but visionary publisher. He found an agent with his passion for this story and now the rest will soon be history. Ryan Dacko GETS SHIT DONE.…
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I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Wilmot, a man with an incredible journey in both the film and sobriety communities. We shared our experiences in the film industry, our personal struggles, and the importance of gratitude in overcoming life's challenges. Chris, whose family has a rich history of political involvement and succes…
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Paris Bound: An Artist's Journey - with James Christopher Knight
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In this fascinating episode, we explore the unconventional journey of artist and photographer James Christopher Knight. From Rochester to Boston, Los Angeles, Paris, and back to Rochester, James shares his experiences in the arts, communications, filmmaking, and playing in rock bands in LA. We discuss the importance of following our passions, the e…
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A Miracle of Evolution - with Ryan Dacko
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In the film Jaws, Matt Hooper tells Mayor Larry Vaughn that sharks are a "Miracle of Evolution", in that all they do is swim, eat and make baby sharks. Today's Blathering guest is a miracle of evolution because Ryan Dacko has evolved over and over again. His latest evolution has given us The Jaws Obsession Podcast and The Book of Quint. The latter …
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Anthony Caruso has an interesting story about life, recovery, art - and his perspective on joy is inspiring. Join us as we Blather about how Anthony found his way to a new life through art and recovery. You can find him on social media platforms and also www.artofrecovery.meBy ROC Vox Podcast Network
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Jowita Bydlowska is no stranger to struggle. She has harnessed her struggles into her writing. In this Blathering, I have a candid conversation about her first book, Drunk Mom - her writing style, living as a single mom and author, plus why she believes her most recent book "Possessed" lives up to its name. I highly recommend her books = her writin…
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Growing Out of Your Comfort Zone with David Stack
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David Stack is an introvert who turned his shyness into a popular YouTube Channel, Stack's Urban Harvest. Listen as Dave and Fitz talk about Regenerative Gardening, making something out of nothing and his dedication to helping others. I am grateful to have been close friends with David for 20 years! Find David here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Stacks…
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David Ackroyd spent a career in the New York State Education system starting out as a teacher and retiring in administration. Dave looks back on a career full of joy and "warm and fuzzy" moments as an educator.By ROC Vox Podcast Network
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Bobby Newman is one example of how it is more than possible to turn a life around. Bobby discusses his life in and out of jail, in recovery and giving back to children. Find more about Bobby Newman at newmaninterventions.comBy ROC Vox Podcast Network
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Approachable, Engaging and Firm with Lisa Nolan
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When I asked Lisa Nolan to describe herself in 3 words, she answered: Approachable, Engaging and Firm. Not only are these words spot-on, but after this conversation, I came to realize that these three words have important meanings when dealing with Domestic Violence (DV). As the Director of Prevention Education, Lisa is all about reaching people an…
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The first week of August is International Clown Week! (Aug 1-7) and i bring this to your attention not because I am a clown - it's because I know a great clown and she's my guest today! Lillian Knight Faison is a professional Nurse and knows a think or two about healing. She believes that laughter is one of the best ways to heal the human spirit an…
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Creating, Living, Loving, Singing with Amanda Ashley
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Amanda Ashley has made a wonderful name for herself in the music community, here in Rochester and all over the country and even the world. From her work with kids and the LGBTQ+ community to her soulful music projects and her podcast, Amanda has worked hard at spreading joy and peace wherever she goes. Join us in a Blathering that will be music to …
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The Introvert's Guide to Networking, with KL Wells
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#100 - Luck brought me to this episode. KL Wells is the Founder and CEO of Voices In Courage, an organization devoted to supporting the families of people who suffer from addiction. Finding support and guidance for those who are helping to care for a loved one who are in the dark depths of addiction was next top impossible, which is why KL Wells st…
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Changing the World, One Scene at a Time with Impact Interactive
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Allison Roberts was my guest for episode 53 and we never got to talk about this amazing business she has helped create and build. Today, I Blather with the leadership of Impact Interactive, which is "A Theatre-based Approach to Professional Learning". They help businesses and organizations train their staff on many issues, including sexual harassme…
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From the Ground Up with Becca Delaney Johnson
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Becca Delaney Johnson is quiet, timid and shy. So, if you didn't just laugh outloud then you clearly don't know Becca! The CEO of The Cause Collaborative Cause Collab, Becca has helped to define something now known as Cause Marketing. Her business caters to Not-For-Profit organizations...but the business is very much for-profit! However, she has ca…
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Designing Success with Hot Air : Kelly Cheatle and Larry Moss of Airigami
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Kelly and Larry are two of the smartest, nicest and most generous people I am honored to know and have been fortunate enough to work with. They have built a business and also helped to grow a vibrant arts community in Rochester, New York. This is a super fun Blathering where we learn how these two fabulous minds joined powers for doing good in the …
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Kris Betts is a traveller. Coming to Rochester, NY by way of Austin, Kris dove into her job on 13 WHAM and endearing the community to her personality and professionalism. Now, she is moving on from broadcast news to rediscover her professional identity. In this episode, we have a fun and lively conversation about her life in front of the camera and…
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What is the Golden Rule? She who has the gold makes the rules? I like to think the Golden Rule is kindness and thoughtfulness. Kellie Wright has built a business on the idea of kindness and giving. Blather with us and learn how she went from being disillusioned in Corporate America to helping corporations in America.…
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This Just In! A Conversation with WROC News 8 Anchor Mark Gruba
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Mark Gruba is a respected face in the Rochester, NY community. He has been doing the morning show on WROC News 8 for many years. He started out in sports and never even considered the path that led him here. His a family man, trustworthy journalist and enjoys a good joke. I always enjoy speaking with Mark and this time he was my captive for 40 minu…
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Framing Your Happiness, with Allison Nichols
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Framing Your Happiness, with Allison Nichols - I had the pleasure of Blathering with a kindred spirit. Allison Nichols is the owner and resident artist at Creativ Framing & Design at the fabulous Made on State complex in the High Falls District of Rochester, NY. She has been able to Frame her own happiness by following her artistic soul into busine…
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Once Shattered: with Linda and Jack Mazur
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Jack and Linda Mazur have become my surrogate family. We first met when they were at the studio recording their audiobook, available on Audible: https://adbl.co/3ia1o15, about losing their daughter Emilee, to Anorexia. As I learned more about their story and about their family, I was drawn to their energy and their purpose. Join me as I spend some …
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In my constant search for interesting people to Blather with, some friends of mine told me about this guy Lee Drake. They said he was a super guy and had a lot of cool things to talk about. So I invited him over and we had a great conversation about Coffee, Food, games and being a cool boss. Pour a hot cup of Ethiopian and join me as I Blather with…
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Memes, Movies, and Momentum with Melodie Roehrig
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As a filmmaker, I am blessed with the opportunity to work with talented and artistic people. I first met Melodie Roehrig in 2016 when she auditioned for Bottom Feeders. Now, 5 years later, the film is done and we sat done to Blather about acting, anxiety, depression and never giving up.By ROC Vox Podcast Network
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The Jugglers' Metaphor with Ted Baumhauer
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Early on in the Pademic, in 2020, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed and I saw a guy juggling and doing tricks. I saw him again and again until I was looking forward to his videos. The videos were fun and interesting and they made me forget that I was not allowed to have customers in my relatively new (2 years old) business. That guy was Ted …
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I first saw this young man doing thr Brother Wease show on Radio 95.1 (iHeart Media) and thought he was a guest who had been in the news recently. Then I saw him again and again. So many posts about this "Wheels" guy, all with smiles and great things to say. I figured it was time to Blather with Wheels and I am glad I did, because he is as inpsirin…
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Episode 87: Scott Berne has told his story on radio and television. He wrote it all down in a book you can purchase just about anywhere. He works tirelessly to make sure that others will not have to experience what he endured. This is a Blathering that really took me some time to process, simply because of everything Scott had to go through. From b…
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This week I had the pleasure of Blathering with Kathryn F. Burmeister LLC - who has coined a phrase that I absolutely love, “Overcoming Addiction to the Status Quo,”. That's the title of her book which can be found on her website: https://kathrynfburmeister.com/ This is a wonderful exploration into her journey growing up in the south and elbowing h…
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"The Connector" Episode 85 of The Blathering has a unique backstory. This guy came out of nowhere on LinkedIn and started trying to help me to connect with people who he thought could benefit from my expertise. I thought he was going then invoice me for his services. Nope - he just loves to connect people. I think you will connect with him because …
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The Art of Rebirth, with Renee Schuls-Jacobson
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Her art is signed Ras, her friends call her Nay, but I call her amazing. Listen to this story about how Renee Schuls-Jacobson went from suicidal to selling her art. She is a writer (her memoirs are about to be released), she is a teacher and she sings and dances too! There is not a dull moment in her presence and I am sure you will enjoy this story…
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Fitz and Paul Guglielmo, owner of Guglielmo's Sauce got together for a double podcast, the merging of the Pauly Guglielmo Show and Positive Blatherings to talk about following dreams, terrible jobs, cringe moments and radio. It's a fun and funny episode.By ROC Vox Podcast Network
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A Passion for Crime with Stephanie Harlowe
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Stephanie Harlowe has a very popular True Crime Channel on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClVF8RcTN3UqAognWFGlJcg) and is also the Co-Host of the Crime Weekly Podcast (CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com). Today we chat about how she took her passion for storytelling and her fascination with murder mysteries and created a career. Come blather with us…
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Justen Arnold is the owner of Flexx Mobility and Performance (FlexxMP.com) and he is also a nutrition expert and a motivational coach. He really gets complete joy from helping others to achieve their goals. Blather and laugh with us as we talk about 'purpose through pain' and the "Four F's" in life: Faith, Family, Finances and Fitness.…
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Divergent Thinking with Jona A. Wright, Ed. D.
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I wanted to know what Divergent thinking was and how it applies to an overall positive outlook. I did a virtual meet with Jona A. Wright, Ed. D. after a year of playing LinkedIn tag. Join us!By ROC Vox Podcast Network
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Talented at Acquiring Talent with Amanda Falzone
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I've always been intrigued by those who make a career out of helping others. I first saw Amanda Falzone in a post about her company You're Hired Rochester. She helps people of all backgrounds and professions improve their working lives. In this episode I get schooled on what's the correct way to write a resume and also learn that sometimes you find…
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Matt Ginella tells stories. You may recognize him from the Golf Channel or perhaps his "Where's MattyG" column in Golf Digest Magazine. Now, he is the Executive Producer of Dawn Patrol Productions and working on some amazing projects. Matty G and I met when I was hired to shoot the video versions of the "Golf Digest Ambush". Matt has an honest and …
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Resilience Personified, with Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana
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Lupus is an autoimmune disease that afflicts millions of people worldwide. Today's guest has taken her situation in life and made it work for her. Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana was a sickly girl in South Florida who became the auto-immune warrior of Western New York. Learn about how she started LupusChick.com and took her "little blog" to an inspiring so…
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I first met Hannah Costello when she was working as a bank teller in my bank. She looked like such an interesting free spirit that I wanted to learn more about her. I was hoping she was an actress because as a filmmaker, I am always on the lookout for interesting new talent. Nothing happened with my first encounter with Hannah, but fate would have …
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I always enjoy speaking with authors to get a peak into their process. Jesse Cruz was a self-proclaimed "non-creative" who was transformed by a personal tragedy and now devotes his life to helping others find the bliss in theirs. Join me for a Blather with Jesse Cruz!By ROC Vox Podcast Network
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A Question From A Listener: How Can I Improve My Ability To Think Like Sherlock Holmes
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In this episode I offer 4 tips on improving the ability to think like Sherlock Holmes. Even if you have spent your entire life learning to think like Sherlock Holmes, I do think there are things we can do consistently to move the needle of progress in the right direction. These 4 tips cover those things. Tip 1: Counting (thinking slow), Tip 2: Broa…
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Out and About without Going Out - With Deb Ross
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Are you terrified of home schooling? It's not as tough as you might think and Deb Ross from KidsOutAndAbout.com has some advice to help make it easy and fun!By ROC Vox Podcast Network
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FROM THE VAULT: A SLICE of Inspiration with Brianna McInerny
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From the Vault: Forever Forward with Keith Greer, L.C.S.W., P.C.C
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Owning your Own Movie Making Business with Alex Ferrari
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He's made so much out of nothing - when people said it couldn't be done, he did it. Alex Ferrari, CEO of Indie Film Hustle is out with a new book, 'Rise of the Filmtrepreneur' and it is the filmmaking hack every indie filmmaker should get, ASAP.By ROC Vox Podcast Network
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Billy Powell went from being a struggling vocalist to owning a successful talent agency in Rochester, NY. Listen to how he got his start, his ability to recognize the trends and evolve, and his advice for talent. We also discuss how there is a ghost in the studio - which might explain why there is a technical difficulty with my microphone that only…
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This episode explores three simple ideas to improve observation. Take a listen and see what you can learn.
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Sherlock Holmes and The 4 Stages of Creativity
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One of the things I rarely think about when discussing Sherlock Holmes, is his immense creativity. In this episode we talk about preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification. These are just some of the things Holmes does to be creative.
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