Susan and Whittney discuss A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas in this book club episode featuring special guest Devon Hamilton. Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.com Instagram: @susanandwhittney Facebook: The Conversation with Susan and WhittneyBy Whittney Gould

Susan and Whittney set their intentions for 2024 and discuss their goals, one-word themes, and plans for what they want to accomplish this year. Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.com Instagram: @susanandwhittney Facebook: The Conversation with Susan and WhittneyBy Susan Field and Whittney Gould

Susan and Whittney reflect on 2023 and Season 3 of the podcast. Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.com Instagram: @susanandwhittney Facebook: The Conversation with Susan and WhittneyBy Susan Field and Whittney Gould

Susan and Whittney discuss the 2022 Netflix movie adaptation of Persuasion, based on the novel by Jane Austen, with guest Devon Hamilton. Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.com Instagram: @susanandwhittney Facebook: The Conversation with Susan and WhittneyBy Whittney Gould

Susan and Whittney discuss what they read and watched this summer. For items mentioned in this episode, click here. Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.com Instagram: @susanandwhittney Facebook: The Conversation with Susan and WhittneyBy Whittney Gould

Susan and Whittney reflect on Whittney's summer work travel, careers that align with your priorities, and Susan's 40th birthday. Mentioned in this episode: Warrior-Scholar Project Pillow Cube (Classic travel size and Side Cube regular size) Whittney’s packing cubes are Calpak, but she’s eyeing up these compression cubes from Bagsmart Travel compres…

Susan and Whittney discuss Whittney's spring break visit to see Susan in Philadelphia. Mentioned in this episode: Fabrika Eastern State Penitentiary Bar Hygge Longwood Gardens La Colombe Parc Harp & Crown The Happy Rooster Pat's King of Steaks Geno's Steaks Bing Bing Dim Sum John's Water Ice Rita's Italian Ice Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.c…

Susan and Whittney give an update on what they are reading, watching, or listening to in this episode of Novel Ideas. Mentioned in this episode: The Winston Brothers Series by Penny Reid Engagement and Espionage by Penny Reid Marriage and Murder by Penny Reid The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green The Fault in Ou…

Susan and Whittney discuss the book Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan with Devon Hamilton. Mentioned in this episode: Season 1: Episode 2: Inspiring Your Children to Love Reading (Part 1) Season 1: Episode 3: Inspiring Your Children to Love Reading (Part 2) Season 2: Episode 2: Wish You Were Here Book Club Episode Mad Honey by Jo…

Susan and Whittney talk to Alana Archangelo, aka Tik Tok's @effingbuglady, about life as a butterfly curator, STEM educator, and career changer. Mentioned in this episode: The Butterfly Place in Westford, MA Alana's Tik Tok: @effingbuglady Instagram: @thebutterflyplace Facebook: The Butterfly Place A Teacher Who Travels podcast Season 1, Ep. 5: Rea…

In this Novel Ideas mini-episode, Susan and Whittney discuss what they just finished reading and share their romance novel series comfort reads. Mentioned in this episode: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry: A Novel by Gabrielle Zevin What Should I Read Next? Podcast Author John Green Remarkably B…

Susan and Whittney reflect on their goals for 2022 and announce their one-word themes for 2023. Mentioned in this episode: Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist by Tim Federle Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May Mid-Year 2022 Goals Check-In episode The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by St…

In this episode, Susan and Whittney check in on the progress of their 2022 goals. Mentioned in this episode: Book Lovers by Emily Henry Warrior-Scholar Project, the nonprofit where Whittney works Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott Veronica Speedwell series Born a Crime by Trevor Noah The Lazy Genius Kitchen by Kendra Adachi A Marvellous Light by Freya Mar…

Susan and Whittney discuss Susan's challenging pandemic roommate situation and how she was able to resolve it. Mentioned in this episode: Roomi App Annie Dillard Big Bang Theory Roommate Agreement The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Tenant Union Representative Network (T.U.R.N.) in Philadelphia) Equally Informed Philly Turkish Student Associatio…

Susan and Whittney talk to Joanna Schwartz about mental health strategies, both for teachers, and for everyone else, after a challenging year. In this episode: Myers-Briggs Personality Test The Teacher Toolbox for a Calm and Connected Classroom by Joanna Schwartz Joanna Schwartz, MSNBC contest winner Toolbox for Teachers Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs…

Susan and Whittney discuss Jodi Picoult's book Wish You Were Here with Devon Hamilton. Discussed in this episode: Wish You Were Here Jodi Picoult Inventing Anna Galápagos Islands Anne Bogel/WSIRN Podcast My Sister’s Keeper The Pact Plain Truth The Storyteller The Book of Two Ways Harvesting the Heart Leaving Time A Marvellous Light The Seven Husban…

Susan and Whittney discuss their goals for 2022. In this episode: The Comfort Book Mindy Kaling’s short stories Bridgerton series Veronica Speedwell series Alix E. Harrow books (The Once and Future Witches, The Ten Thousand Doors of January) Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging The Lazy Genius Way The Guest List That Summer Emily Henry books (People …

In this episode, Susan teaches Whittney the fundamentals of figure skating, her favorite sport. The Kamila Valieva doping scandal Tonya/Nancy Scandal 1994 Olympics Women’s Short Program Nancy Kerrigan Scott Hamilton Brian Boitano Michelle Kwan Todd Eldredge Elvis Stojko Stephane Lamiel Meryl Davis/ Charlie White Yuzuru Hanyu Shoma Uno Nathan Chen F…

In this episode, Whittney gives Susan a quick lesson in historical romance and shares some of her must-read books. Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Reading Personality Quiz The Bridgerton series | The Rokesby series by Julia Quinn The Spindle Cove series by Tessa Dare The Brothers Sinister series by Courtney Milan The Veronica Speedwell series by Deanna Raybour…

Susan and Whittney talk to Mya Swires of Marie Lane Bakery to get some tips for entertaining. Marie Lane Bakery Mya's Party Essential: Food is the focal point! Always have easy snacks on hand and stick to known easy crowd-pleasers. Mya's Budget Entertaining Tips: Don't entertain over a mealtime. Set an end time. Stay away from tchotchkes! Don't was…

This is Part 2 of Susan and Whittney talking to Devon Hamilton about reading with your children. Tips for Selecting Books: If you like an author, check out their other books. If you like an illustrator, check out their other books. Look for subjects that relate to your children’s interests, or their experiences. Look for books that tie into units b…

In this episode, Susan and Whittney talk to Devon Hamilton of Reading with the Littles about inspiring a love of reading in your children. Devon’s tips for selecting good books for your children: Take your time while perusing Look at the cover of the book Look at the subject of the book How many words are on each page? How many pages are there? Loo…

In this introductory episode, Susan and Whittney discuss who they are, how they know each other, and what you can expect from the first season of their podcast. Website: susanandwhittney.buzzsprout.com Instagram: @susanandwhittney Facebook: The Conversation with Susan and WhittneyBy Whittney Gould