Best Small Screen Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 389 - Small Screen Stars 1:25:10

1d ago1:25:10

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We'll turn on the TV this week with three radio thrillers featuring future television stars. Before he was Bart Maverick, Jack Kelly led the frantic search for a deadly snake on a boat in "A Shipment of Mute Fate" (originally aired on CBS on January 6, 1957). Beloved TV mom June Lockhart of Lassie and Lost in Space is an actress who's had enough po…

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Screen Time And Children - How To Limit It, Make It Better, and Enhance Communication In Your Family 11:24

20m ago11:24

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Elaine and her husband Ron discuss the merits of screen time for children and its effect on communication. They also provide tips for limiting screen time, and resources for "good" screen time. Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: h…

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BONUS - Holy Guest Villains, Batman! 2:37:04

7d ago2:37:04

2:37:04

To the Batcave! In this bonus episode, we'll hear five Suspense stars who played Gotham City bad guys opposite Adam West and Burt Ward on Batman. We'll hear Vincent Price (Egghead) and Ida Lupino (Dr. Cassandra Spellcraft) in "Fugue in C Minor" (originally aired on CBS on June 1, 1944), Roddy McDowall (Bookworm) in "One Way Street" (originally aire…

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Episode 388 - John Dickson Carr (Part 2) 2:07:39

8d ago2:07:39

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John Dickson Carr - one of the giants of the golden age of mystery fiction - penned dozens of scripts in the early years of Suspense with stories ranging from historical crime drama to international espionage to good old fashioned murders. We'll hear a tale of spies and sorcery in "The Lord of the Witch Doctors" (originally aired on CBS on October …

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Why You Should Let Your Kids Play - with Kirsten Anderson 33:46

22d ago33:46

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Playologist Kirsten Anderson is back! And this time, she is talking about play in a family setting: What are the benefits of play? Structured vs free play - what is the right balance? Should you be happy if your kids are bored? And much more! Listen in and learn how to help your family develop more awesome humans through play! Connect with Kirsten …

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BONUS - Singers in the Spotlight 3:25:10

21d ago3:25:10

3:25:10

In this bonus episode, we salute some of the singers who stepped up to the Suspense microphone and traded trills for thrills. Lena Horne is caught up in wartime espionage in "You Were Wonderful" (originally aired on CBS on November 9, 1944), and Frank Sinatra is the handyman from hell in "To Find Help" (AFRS rebroadcast from January 18, 1945). Ezio…

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Episode 387 - Shirley Mitchell 1:03:00

1M ago1:03:00

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Best known to radio fans as Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve's on again/off again fiancee, Shirley Mitchell had a long career on the air and the big and small screens. We'll hear her meet a man and his knife in "Blind Date" (originally aired on CBS on November 18, 1954). Plus, she's Leila Ransom opposite Harold Peary in The Great Gildersleeve (original…

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How Can Play Increase Your Business? With Playologist Kirsten Anderson 30:53

25d ago30:53

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Kirsten is a dear friend (and one of the first people to take Easy Daysies into her toy store). She is also a "Playologist"! In this episode, we discuss how PLAY can make you a better and more profitable business person. Play leads to discovery, lowers stress, and has a host of other benefits we discuss here! And stay tuned for episode 128, where w…

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Episode 386 - John Dehner (Part 3) 1:49:58

1M ago1:49:58

1:49:58

The great character actor John Dehner signs off with his final starring role on Suspense. He plays a husband and father who tries to keep his family safe after an armed fugitive breaks into their home in "Strange for a Killer" (originally aired on CBS on September 6, 1955). Plus, we'll hear him as the narrator in one of the best (and scariest) Susp…

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BONUS - Alfred Hitchcock (Part 7) 39:53

1M ago39:53

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Happy Birthday, Hitch! This month, we celebrate the birthday of the big screen master of suspense with the audition recording for The Alfred Hitchcock Show - a series that would have featured the director as narrator of thrillers and chillers. Joseph Kearns stars in an adaptation of "Malice Aforethought," hosted and narrated by Alfred Hitchcock.…

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How-To Social Media Video Marketing for Small Business Owners with Dunia Tozy 40:35

1M ago40:35

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My guest Dunia Tozy is an experienced videographer and photographer who shares with us: 3 reasons video marketing is very important for your small business 3 top tips and strategies to create awesome videos and much more! If you have a product or service to promote on social media, you will want to get out your notebook! Connect with Dunia: Website…

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Episode 385 - Sam Edwards 1:36:05

1M ago1:36:05

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A busy character actor on the big and small screens, Sam Edwards was also a versatile radio performer. Even in his 30s, he could still play teens - to comedic effect on Meet Corliss Archer or in dramas like Gunsmoke and Dragnet. But he was also effective at playing adults in shows all around the dial, including Suspense. We'll hear him as man on th…

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Mom Makers: from Etsy to Walmart and a Flagship Store, with Louise Vargas and Tara Morellato 42:28

1M ago42:28

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More Mom Makers! Find out how Louise went from Etsy to opening 2 brick-and-mortar retail stores, and how Tara went from Etsy to getting her products on Walmart shelves! Connect with Louise: Website: https://gastownsoapworks.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sogasoap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoGaSoap Connect with Tara: Website: htt…

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Episode 384 - Frank Lovejoy (Part 6) 1:53:33

1M ago1:53:33

1:53:33

Radio, TV, and big screen star Frank Lovejoy returns to the podcast in a trio of stories that show off his talents as well as the variety of tales that Suspense could tell. First, he's a human guinea pig (and co-stars with his wife, Joan Banks) in an experiment to expand his senses in "Man from Tomorrow" (AFRS rebroadcast from September 1, 1957). N…

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How to Write and Publish Your Book, with Ann Douglas (Part 2) 20:09

2M ago20:09

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Ann Douglas is back by popular demand! We first met her in Episode 90, where she talked about "parenting through the storm". Coincidentally, that is the title of one the more than 25 books Ann has authored! This time Ann is here to help guide us through the process of writing and publishing our own book! This interview was so juicy we had to split …

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Episode 383 - Vivi Janiss 1:32:40

2M ago1:32:40

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Vivi Janiss was one of the radio era's most versatile and talented actresses, and she lent her voice to roles in comedies, westerns, thrillers, and everything in between. We'll hear her on a long car ride with her husband and an armed fugitive in "Backseat Driver" (originally aired on CBS on July 19, 1955), and she plays the wife of a man about to …

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How to Write and Publish Your Book, with Ann Douglas (Part 1) 25:16

2M ago25:16

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Ann Douglas is back by popular demand! We first met her in Episode 90, where she talked about "parenting through the storm". Coincidentally, that is the title of one the more than 25 books Ann has authored! This time Ann is here to help guide us through the process of writing and publishing our own book! This interview was so juicy we had to split …

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Episode 382 - Robert Montgomery (Part 4) 2:09:04

2M ago2:09:04

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We bid a fond farewell to actor, director, and occasional Suspense host Robert Montgomery. In addition to acting as emcee and narrator, Montgomery plays a man who may (or may not) be the homicidal maniac stalking the streets of London in "The Lodger" (originally aired on CBS on February 14, 1948). Plus, he recreates his big screen role of Philip Ma…

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Small Business Instagram Tips with Shannon Cox 38:41

2M ago38:41

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This episode we are taking a quick break from the "Mom Makers" series to talk about something almost all Mom Maker businesses can leverage for their business - Instagram! My guest is Shannon Cox, marketing professor at Douglas College, and we talk about the latest tips and trends for small business Instagram users. Connect with Shannon: Website: ht…

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Episode 381 - Walter Abel 1:32:51

2M ago1:32:51

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Character Walter Abel began his career in Eugene O'Neill stage dramas in the 1920s and he worked steadily on the big and small screens all the way through the 1980s. We'll hear him as a bank employee who wants to add some fun - and some ill-gotten gains - to his life in "Quiet Desperation" (originally aired on CBS on August 7, 1947). Plus, he co-st…

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Marketing - with Ashley Freeborn of Smash + Tess 25:06

2M ago25:06

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Join us for a free master class in marketing from the CEO of one of the fastest growing companies in North America! Ashley may surprise you with what she has to say about reaching out to potential clients. Connect with Ashley: Website: https://smashtess.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smashtess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afreebor…

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Episode 380 - Agnes Moorehead (Part 11) 1:31:18

2M ago1:31:18

1:31:18

We bid goodbye to the "First Lady of Suspense" as Agnes Moorehead stars in three old time radio thrillers. First, she plays a high school teacher who tries to save her student from a grisly end behind the wheel of a hot rod in "The Empty Chair" (originally aired on CBS on September 21, 1953). Then, Ms. Moorehead plays a mother who's a little too cl…

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Tenacity, with Ashley Freeborn of Smash + Tess 28:01

3M ago28:01

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Buckle your seat belt, Ashley Freeborn, co-founder of Smash + Tess (insanely comfortable clothing, insanely growing company), tells her story of going from high school teacher to romper queen. Like many success stories, it was not carefully planned - Ashley and her company went where their customers rewarded them for going. There are so many great …

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BONUS - Best of Joseph Cotten 3:06:54

3M ago3:06:54

3:06:54

In this bonus episode, I'm sharing my favorite Suspense shows from the 18 appearances Joseph Cotten made on the program. The star of Shadow of a Doubt and The Third Man plays both heroes and villains across these six episodes. First, he's searching for his missing wife in "You'll Never See Me Again" (originally aired on CBS on September 14, 1944), …

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Know the Heart of Your Business - and Watch Your Business Grow! 6:36

3M ago6:36

6:36

Why do female-owned businesses in many industries statistically survive longer? Perhaps more women know what is at the heart of their business - why they do what they do, and what the purpose of their business is. If you know the H.E.A.R.T. of your business, you will help more people, and your business will grow! Connect with Elaine: Website: https…

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Episode 379 - Mark Stevens 1:40:09

3M ago1:40:09

1:40:09

As a contract player for Warner Brothers and Fox, Mark Stevens starred in film noir and dramas alongside the likes of Lucille Ball and Richard Widmark. But even though he was hailed as one of the most promising new stars of Hollywood, his career never really took off. We'll hear Stevens in his one and only appearance on Suspense; he plays a man who…

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BONUS - Suspense Goes Sci-Fi 3:23:31

3M ago3:23:31

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Suspense takes some rare trips into the otherworldly realms of science fiction in this bonus episode. John McIntire is a mad scientist with an equally mad experiment in "Donovan's Brain" (originally aired on CBS on Februay 7, 1948), and Jack Benny is a one-man welcoming committee on Mars in "Plan X" (originally aired aired on CBS on February 2, 195…

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179 - Financial Literacy for Families and Children, with Cinders McLeod 32:24

3M ago32:24

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Join Cinders as she takes us through her financial literacy book series for children! We also talk about the business of publishing, mental health, and more. Grab a coffee and join us! Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable/179 Connect with Cinders: Website: https://moneybunnies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneybunnies.co/ Books: Mon…

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On Perseverance, Purpose and Patents - with Mary Purcaro - Replay 27:12

4M ago27:12

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Mary Purcaro is the Founder and CEO of Cuddlecloth® and Cuddlepet®, bath towels designed for safety. Mary shares how perseverance and the love of learning keep you going when things are good or bad in business. Are you thinking about patenting, listen as Mary share how and why she has three patents! Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitc…

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Fallout Season 1 Episode 8 "The End" 1:29:03

4M ago1:29:03

1:29:03

Get ready for a monumental episode of "Small Screen Couch Commentary" as Alex and Billy dive into the dizzying depths of "Fallout" Season 1, Episode 8, titled "The Beginning." This episode is packed with more turns than a radroach in a reactor, and our hosts are here to dissect every last one with their characteristic humor and insight. This week, …

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Episode 378 - Helen Walker 1:44:06

4M ago1:44:06

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Helen Walker's Hollywood career was short and marked by an offscreen tragedy, but she made memorable appearances in comedies and dramas opposite co-stars like Fred MacMurray and Tyrone Power. We'll hear her opposite John Beal in "Deadline at Dawn" - the final hour-long episode of Suspense (originally aired on CBS on May 15, 1948). Then she reprises…

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BONUS - Best of Gene Kelly 1:33:05

4M ago1:33:05

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In this bonus episode, I'm sharing my favorite Suspense shows starring Gene Kelly. The star of Singin' in the Rain doesn't sing or dance, but instead he shows off his dramatic chops in three radio thrillers. First, he's stalked on the highway in "Death Went Along For the Ride" (originally aired on CBS on April 27, 1944), and then he's a man whose s…

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Episode 377 - Richard Crenna 1:35:16

4M ago1:35:16

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Before he was Rambo's commanding officer, Richard Crenna was a squeaky-voiced teenager on radio in Our Miss Brooks and A Date with Judy. His career began on the air and stretched into the early 2000s, and it included an Emmy win and starring roles on multiple TV shows. We'll hear him in a pair of radio thrillers: first, he's a young crook whose lif…

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Fallout Season 1 Episode 7 "The Radio" 1:24:53

4M ago1:24:53

1:24:53

Get ready for a gripping episode of "Small Screen Couch Commentary" as Alex and Billy unravel the dense plot of "Fallout" Season 1, Episode 7, titled "The Radio." This episode's tense drama is matched only by our hosts' humorous takes, ensuring no listener is left behind in the wasteland without a few laughs. In this action-packed episode, Alex and…

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Show Up and Be Committed with Mike Gaba 30:47

4M ago30:47

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Shoveling dirt at the age of nine was his first job helping others and where Mike learned to "show up and be committed". Learn to avoid these top 3 mistakes small businesses make when it comes to protecting themselves. Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https:…

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Fallout Season 1 Episode 6 "The Trap" 1:26:14

4M ago1:26:14

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Tune in for an episode filled with intrigue and humor on "Small Screen Couch Commentary" as Alex and Billy delve into Episode 6 of Amazon's "Fallout," titled "The Trap." This episode packs a punch with its blend of chilling nostalgia and tense present-day scenarios, but don't worry—our hosts will navigate the spoilers and traps set by the showrunne…

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178 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - The Girl's Guide to Entrepreneurship, with Alison Hall 33:13

4M ago33:13

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Alison reinvented herself to become her own happy boss after 25 years of corporate life, building several lucrative businesses. "It's never too late to reach for a dream and grab it" Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/178 Connect with Alison: Website: https://www.theboldestme.com Email: alison@theboldestme.com Book: Startup Smart - The Gir…

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Episode 376 - Norman Lloyd 1:34:27

4M ago1:34:27

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Norman Lloyd began his career on stage with Orson Welles and on screen under the direction of Alfred Hitchcock. He went on to TV stardom in the 1980s on St. Elsewhere and made his final screen appearance in 2015 at the age of 100. We'll hear Mr. Lloyd as a tyrannical radio producer in "Fury and Sound" (AFRS rebroadcast from July 26, 1945). Plus, he…

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Fallout Season 1 Episode 5 "The Past" 1:14:40

5M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Strap in for a trip through The Wasteland with Alex and Billy on this week's episode of "Small Screen Couch Commentary" as they unpack Episode 5 of Amazon's "Fallout," hauntingly titled "The Past." As our hosts dust off the old memory boxes (figuratively and literally), prepare for a journey filled with laughter, revelations, and perhaps a few unex…

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Episode 375 - Herbert Marshall (Part 6) 1:32:02

5M ago1:32:02

1:32:02

Herbert Marshall puts his English accent to great use in this pair of radio thrillers - two of the twenty-one appearances he logged on Suspense. First, he's the crown prosecutor out to convict a wily wife killer in "Murder by Jury" (originally aired on CBS on February 22, 1954). Then, he's in a battle of wits against a German saboteur in an open bo…

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Anyone Can Be An Entrepreneur - Learn What It Takes To Be A Mompreneur from Maria Locker, CEO of Mompreneurs - replay 18:39

5M ago18:39

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Maria Locker, CEO of Mompreneurs Showcase Group, shares what it takes to perform the balancing act to become a Mompreneur of distinction. Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elaines…

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Fallout Season 1 Episode 4 "The Ghouls" 57:34

5M ago57:34

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Gear up for another wild ride through the wasteland with Alex and Billy in this week’s episode of "Small Screen Couch Commentary," where they tackle Episode 4 of Amazon's "Fallout," chillingly titled "The Ghouls." Grab your makeshift armor and a can-do attitude because this episode is packed with as many laughs as there are irradiated creatures! In…

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Episode 374 - Hans Conried 2:05:38

5M ago2:05:38

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Possessing one of the all-time great voices of the radio era, Hans Conried was equally effective in comedies and dramas as characters both old and young from all parts of the world. We'll hear him as the king's executioner in "The Groom of the Ladder" (originally aired on CBS on March 13, 1956), a refugee looking for a new life in America in "Freed…

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Fallout Season 1 Episode 3 "The Head" 1:05:55

5M ago1:05:55

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In this week's thrilling installment of "Small Screen Couch Commentary," join your favorite apocalypse aficionados, Alex and Billy, as they discuss Episode 3 of Amazon's "Fallout," aptly titled "The Head." As always, they're ready to navigate the treacherous wastelands of plot twists and radioactive revelations—armed with nothing but their sharp wi…

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Kevin O'Leary Part 1 - on Female CEO's, His Daily Habits For Success, and More! Replay 14:37

5M ago14:37

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In part 1 of my interview with Kevin O'Leary - of Shark Tank, Dragons' Den, CNBC, etc. - brilliant business mind and investor in Easy Daysies, he talks about how female CEO's are bringing home the bacon (and why), what makes him put his "soldiers" (dollars) to war, the similarities and differences between parenting and running a business, what he g…

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Episode 373 - John Lund (Part 5) 1:58:49

5M ago1:58:49

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John Lund joins our five-timer's club as he makes his final four appearances on Suspense. First, he's a Marine who may have discovered paradise in the middle of the war in the Pacific in "The Island" (originally aired on CBS on January 12, 1958). Then he's a gambler who bets too much on his own system in "Winner Lose All" (originally aired on CBS o…

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Fallout Season 1 Episode 2 "The Target" 1:03:48

5M ago1:03:48

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Welcome to another episode of "Small Screen Couch Commentary," where your favorite hosts, Alex and Billy, dive deep into the post-apocalyptic world of Amazon's "Fallout." This week, we're breaking down Season 1, Episode 2: "The Target." In this episode, Alex and Billy take you through the twists and turns of the newly-released "Fallout" series, whe…

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How To Teach Kids To Do Chores Around The House At Any Age - replay 12:18

5M ago12:18

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Elaine shares 10 tips in 10 minutes which will help you implement chores with your kid(s) that will not only make your life easier, but set them up for lifelong success! Be sure to get your free age-appropriate chore charts below as well :) Press and hold for show notes and a free age-appropriate chore chart... Connect with Elaine: Website: https:/…

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Fallout Season 1 Episode 1 "The End" 1:10:24

5M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Strap in and secure your Pip-Boys, folks, because on this explosive episode of "Small Screen Couch Commentary," your trusty guides through the TV wasteland, Alex and Billy, have just emerged from the vault into the radioactive reality of the first episode of Prime Video's live-action Fallout series, aptly titled "The End." But as any seasoned wande…

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Fallout Season 1 Episode 0 "Trailer Reaction/Discussion" 16:25

6M ago16:25

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Welcome to another episode of "Small Screen Couch Commentary," where your favorite couch crew members, Alex and Billy, dive deep into the TV shows that make our screens worth staring at for hours on end. This week, we're strapping on our Pip-Boys and venturing into the radioactive wasteland with our hot takes on the newly released trailer for Prime…

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