Join host Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon Thomas for informative discussions about DEI in the hospitality and lodging industry
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Hello, and welcome to ‘bominable ‘bominations, a podcast where I’ll serialise some of the classics of turn-of-the-20th-century horror, and who knows what else the future may hold. I’m Tuomas, a voice-actor and aficionado of the weird and terrifying, and I’m delighted to have you join me for this week’s episode.
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British comedy satire of a current events call-in show. Improvised parody with impressions and characters galore. Created by Daniel Barker and Thomas James Gray
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I inspire money making unicorns To believe in success and fulfillment without being everything to everyone by unapologetically unleashing their true selves…. We are talking superpower systems Turning 10k months into 10k days Selling from a place of true service Combining mindset and strategy into actionable steps so you can do whatever the you want! Because the truth is… Real Unicorns Don't Wear Pants !
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Join me each second and fourth Monday of the month, when I'll be in conversation with an author about one (occasionally more) of their books. We'll be taking a fairly deep dive, looking at the background, the topics, writing, and the nitty gritty. Expect spoilers and frequent discussions of the endings.
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The Peak City Podcast features the leaders and events that make Apex, N.C., the "Peak of Good Living."
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Listen to Lee, Ryan and Dave talk about how much Dave dislikes Queens of the Stone Age and how much they worship the band. We also get into how we listen to certain genres of music but the artists we're influenced by are in completely different genres.
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Fr. Royal Lee, a Roman Catholic Priest, seeks to answer the question "Where do we go from here as African American Catholics in the 21st century." Join Fr. Lee as he seeks out these answers while sharing his life experiences and the experiences of his guests on the African American Catholic Podcast. For more check out FrRoyLee.com.
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Becoming the Queen of MF Side Hustles with Katie Skinner
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Ep. 45 "Worms of the Earth" by Robert E. Howard | Dark Corners of the Earth
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Sword and Sorcery clashes with the Cthulhu Mythos in this thrilling tale of the Pictish king Bran Mak Morn, by Robert E. Howard (a contemporary and correspondant of HP Lovecraft and creator of Conan the Barbarian). In order to bring justice to one of his people, the warrior-king enlists an ancient foe. Queries, comments? Write to me at: tuomasva@ou…
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Roni, is the Executive Director of Travel Unity, a nonprofit organization that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the travel and tourism industry,By Leon Thomas
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Success from Failure(s) with Alex Golimbievsky
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Oh snap!!! Another unicorn present coming in hot! Forbes featured seven-figure earner Nicole Cherie Hesse is bringing on another badass guest to help you level up fast and crush your unicorn goals… In Wonder World, we know that challenges are MF opportunities and today's guest is proof of that... creating massive success from multiple "failures." Y…
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Andrew is a coach and consultant that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. During our conversation Andrew shared some valuable insights on how the hospitality industry can be more inclusive and eliminate unconscious biases.By Leon Thomas
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Ep. 43 "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce | Hometown Horrors
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This famous story (regarded by Kurt Vonnegut as the best short story in American literature) describes (in a style that today might be described as Lynchian) a moment in time. A man, condemned, and a dreamlike escape. Narrated by Thomas Barker https://ko-fi.com/tuomasva Queries, comments? Write to me at: tuomasva@outlook.com Watch this episode on Y…
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Ep. 42 "Hell Screen" by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa | Monogatari Macabre
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Narrated by a (somewhat) impartial court observer, this reworking of a much older tale, concerns the obsessive artistry, and terrible downfall of the painter Yoshihide. First published in 1918 in serial form, the author is considered the father of the Japanese short story, and himself met a tragic end. Narrated by Thomas Barker https://ko-fi.com/tu…
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Ep. 44 "The Shambler from the Stars" by Robert Bloch | A Tale of the Cthulhu Mythos
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The first in a sequence of three stories (The Shambler from the Stars, The Haunter of the Dark and The Shadow from the Steeple), this gruesome narrative involves a burgeoning writer who, in the desire for occult knowledge, purchases a forbidding book: De Vermis Mysteriis. This tome has had quite the afterlife in subsequent fiction, appearing in man…
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104: Matt Ottley (The Tree Of Ecstasy And Unbearable Sadness)
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Charlie and Matt Ottley (The Tree Of Ecstasy And Unbearable Sadness) discuss Matt's type I bipolar disorder and how it has influenced this, his latest book, and his life in general. As Matt is also a composer and illustrator and the book involves both, we also discuss in detail the creation of the music and artwork. Please note that there are menti…
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Oh snap!!! Another unicorn present coming in hot! Forbes featured seven-figure earner Nicole Cherie Hesse is bringing on another badass guest to help you level up fast and crush your unicorn goals… And today's guest is helping you to become a Podcast Pro. You maybe asking who the F Angie Jordan is and why the F you should listen to them… Well that …
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Fratelli's Delicatessen co-founder Shannon Thomas with Shane Reese and Kim Hellner
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On this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat co-host Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon Thomas talk with guest Tim Flohr and Lisa Cain with HospitalityInternships.com For years, the hospitality industry worldwide has consistently struggled to hire enough people to fill the available positions in its workplace. As hospitality educators, Tim Floh…
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All the Millionaire Things with Shawn Thomas
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Host Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon Thomas talk with Brian Barker, Executive Director of AHED. AHED, focusses on transforming the hospitality industry by uplifting and amplifying a culture representative of untapped talent. We envision a hospitality workforce where diversity, equity, and inclusivity are not just ideals but inherent qualities of o…
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103: Kate Weston (You May Now Kill The Bride)
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Charlie and Kate Weston (You May Now Kill The Bride) discuss her hilarious comedy thriller wherein a group of friends go on a hen do, one of them is murdered, but they don't stop going to hen dos... Please note there is some swearing in this episode. A transcript is available on my site General references: Below Deck Books mentioned by name or exte…
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From Academia to Impact Driven Entrepreneur with Dr. Lauren McClain
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Milestone 05: Liz Fenwick, Emma Cowell, Ronali Collings, Tammye Huf
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Celebrating 100 episodes of this podcast, Charlie is Joined by Liz Fenwick, Emma Cowell, Ronali Collings, and Tammye Huf, for a general bookish chat. We start off with an excellent conversation on the industry's use of 'women's fiction' when the genderless 'commerical fiction' would do very well. Please note there is one use of 'damn' in this episo…
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Former Apex Town Councilmember Bill Jensen with Jason Riddle and Shane Reese
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Creating Success and Sanity in the Teenage Years with Jen Canobbio
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Milestone 04: Phillip Lewis, Melissa Fu, Amanda Geard
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Celebrating 100 episodes of this podcast, Charlie is joined by Phillip Lewis, Melissa Fu, and Amanda Geard for a general bookish chat. This is a slightly quieter episode with some incredibly poignant and compelling stories. A transcript is available on my site General references: Seamus Heany's Limbo Phillip quotes from Dorothy L Sayers' Unnatural …
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Ep. 41 "The Mezzotint" by M. R. James | Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
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It was a seemingly ordinary mezzotint*, unremarkable except for the unusually high price, and the half-missing attribution on the back. Until the changes began. For the curator of a university art museum, a most unexpected, and shocking series of events is about to unfold. This tale first appeared in James's first collection, Ghost Stories of an An…
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Serving Up Banter with The Restaurant Guys
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Oh snap!!! Another unicorn present coming in hot! Forbes featured seven figure earner Nicole Cherie Hesse is bringing on another badass guest... LIVE from Tales of the Cocktail in NOLA... to help you level up fast and crush your unicorn goals. Whether you're searching for the secret recipe to long-lasting success or are a foodie looking for a badas…
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Charlie and Manda Scott (Any Human Power) discuss her book in terms of its Shamanist contexts, her informed ideas for how we can change and thus improve the UK political system, and playing Dungeons And Dragons with Terry Pratchett and Fay Weldon. We also discuss Mass Multiplayer Online gaming in the context of both Manda's book and, briefly, ourse…
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Ep. 40 "The Haunter of the Dark" by H. P Lovecraft | A Tale of the Cthulhu Mythos
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Robert Blake is a hunted man, only he does not know it yet. A young writer with an interest in the occult, Mr Blake becomes fascinated by a distant church, the spire of which he can see from his garrett window. A furtive exploration uncovers an ancient artifact, and seals his fate. The last written of H. P Lovecraft's stories (apart from a few coll…
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Oh snap!!! Another unicorn present coming in hot! Forbes featured seven figure earner Nicole Cherie Hesse is bringing on another badass guest to help you level up fast and crush your unicorn goals… You maybe asking who the F Ken Cox is and why the F you should listen to them… Well that is the first question Nicole is going to ask them. So push play…
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Milestone 03: Elissa Soave, Jenni Keer, Chloe Timms
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Celebrating 100 episodes of this podcast, Charlie is joined by Elissa Soave, Jenni Keer, and Chloe Timms for a general bookish chat. This one is big on writing, branding, and marketing, and, if Charlie dares says herself, is one of the most fun episodes of this entire show. Please note there is a mild swear word in this episode. A transcript is ava…
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All The Things About Podcasts On a Podcast with Jamie Muffet
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101: Jacquie Bloese (The Golden Hour/The Secret Photographs)
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Charlie and Jacquie Bloese (The Golden Hour/The Secret Photographs) discuss early erotic photography, Victorian erotic stage performances, and the beginnings of bicycle use for women which had a huge impact on female agency. Please note there are mentions of suicide and abuse in this episode A transcript is available on my site General references: …
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Ep. 39 Writing 2 Sentence Horror Stories Using a Few Simple Principles
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The Bad Idea grows legs! Or perhaps wings... In which I talk a bit about Inversion, Repetition and Paradox (with examples). Secondly, I read some of my crap attempts at writing short horror stories. Can you do better? I bet you can! My apologies to Gilbert Gottfried, Groucho Marx, Fox's Animation Domination lineup. The Philosophy of Horror: https:/…
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Soup to Nuts of Seven Figure Sign Making with Sam Furman
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Ep. 38 "Wailing Well" by M. R. James | A Stable for Nightmares
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Warning! Tonal whiplash incoming. This delightful (and delightfully creepy) short story by master of the genre Montague Rhodes James is a sort-of Billy Bunter meets the contents of a Breugel the Elder painting. Hopefully that doesn't give too much away. First published in 1928, this was a joy to record; you can't beat the old English public-school …
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On this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat with guest Crystal Thompson we talk about: how to navigate career change, the importance of mental health, the value of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and of course bean pie and crabcakesBy Leon Thomas
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Milestone 02: Alex Hay, Stacey Thomas, Lucy Barker
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Celebrating 100 episodes of this podcast, Charlie is joined by Alex Hay, Stacey Thomas, and Lucy Barker for a general bookish chat with a concentration on the writing. The trio toured together as debuts and we get to witness just how well they work together. A transcript is available on my site General references: Downton Abbey Ocean's Eleven Mary …
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Mouthy bartender turned mouthy millionaire in her first year, Nicole Cherie Hesse has lots of unpopular unicorn opinions to share… Anything but conventional, Nicole paved a path to seven figures using existing skills from her colorful life as a kick ass bartender. By repositioning what she already knew into the online coaching industry, she catapul…
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We had a great conversation with Jennifer. We encourage everyone to nominate a General Manager for the Hotel Management/AHLA GM Awards. The link for nominating is https://ahla.secure-platform.com/aBy Leon Thomas
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Charlie and Liz Fenwick (The Secret Shore) discuss the women cartographers who were fundamental in the Allies winning the Second World War and the way women at university at the time had to choose between their career and having a family. We also discuss Liz's love of Cornwall, her use of Dorothy Sayer's Gaudy Night, and we go back a few times to t…
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Ashli Johnson talks with Miranda & Leon about her hospitality career, DEI in the hospitality business and shares information about the upcoming Hospitality Hued SummitBy Leon Thomas
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Ep. 37 "Pigeons from Hell" by Robert E. Howard | Hometown Horrors
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An ancient evil festers in the heart of a small community, and though the original perpetrators may be gone, traces of their misdeeds linger on. Also, it's never a good idea to stay the night in a seemingly abandoned mansion, even if you are on holiday. Written in 1934, "Pigeons from Hell" is one of several regional horror stories by Howard set in …
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Shame Free Social Justice with Megan Fuciarelli
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Milestone 01: Elizabeth Fremantle, Amanda Geard, Gill Paul, Maggie Brookes
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Celebrating 100 episodes of this podcast, Charlie is joined by Gill Paul, Elizabeth Fremantle, Amanda Geard, and Maggie Brookes for a general bookish chat. We get all philosophical about genre, discuss film adaptations (Elizabeth’s Firebrand is out), whose books we wish we could have written, and best fan encounters. A transcript is available on my…
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Ep. 36 Does This Scare You? Classic Horror and Weird Fiction: A Lifelong Love Affair.
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What scares you, and why? What scares me? For this episode, I wanted to do something different to my weekly serialisation, and open up the forum, to have a bit of a wee chat about why we love weird fiction. Who knows, maybe this'll become a 'thing'... Or maybe this was a Very Bad Idea. Supernatural Horror in Literature https://hplovecraft.com/writi…
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Charlie and Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ (Dazzling) discuss Igbo mythology, the differences between polygamy and monogamy in Igbo culture, and the social impacts of colonialism and military coups in Nigeria. Chịkọdịlị also talks about having her characters bother her when she's trying to shower, finding literature in rubbish heaps, and needing a literary re…
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Ep. 35 "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James. Part 3 (of 3) | Last Gasp of the Gothic
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In our final instalment of this perplexing and perturbing story, (see episode 34 for part two). Things reach a fever pitch at Bly manor with multiple manifestations, disappearances, and a possible breakdown. Of reality, or of sanity? You be the judge. Queries, comments? Write to me at: tuomasva@outlook.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://you…
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Oh snap!!! Another unicorn present coming in hot! Forbes featured seven figure earner Nicole Cherie Hesse is bringing on another badass guest to help you level up fast and crush your unicorn goals… You maybe asking who the F Shannon Hernandez is and why the F you should listen to them… Well that is the first question Nicole is going to ask them. So…
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Today's guest on Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat is Seema Jain with Seva-Global https://www.seva-global.com/ Seva Global offers a wide array of cultural competency training services to foster cultural competence across your organization You may contact Seema directly via email at seema-jain@seva-global.comseema.jain@seva-global.com…
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Today's guest on Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat is Lakendra NealyBy Leon Thomas
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Ep. 34 "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James. Part 2 (of 3) | Last Gasp of the Gothic
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In part two (see episode 33 for part one), tension mounts, apparition encounters increase, and the governess at Bly begins to lose the plot. Queries, comments? Write to me at: tuomasva@outlook.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU9gAlZeexHnFHASayT0nGM17V4hCSzSiBy Thomas Barker
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Take Your Marketing to Mach 10 with Wayne Ledoux
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