Best Reluctant Reader Podcasts (2025)

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How Busy Moms Can Find Time to Read: No Guilt Tips for Reclaiming Your Reading Life 13:29

2d ago13:29

13:29

Feel like reading is a luxury you don’t have time for? Between parenting, work, and a never-ending to-do list, curling up with a book can feel impossible. But what if reading didn’t have to be one more thing on your plate—and instead became a simple way to recharge, de-stress, and set an inspiring example for your kids? In this episode of the Engag…

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Keep Kids Reading Over School Breaks: Low Pressure Tips for Busy Families 12:30

9d ago12:30

12:30

Does your child’s reading routine fall apart over school breaks? Whether it’s summer vacation, winter break, or long weekends, keeping kids engaged with books can be tough—but it doesn’t have to feel like homework! In this episode of the Engaging Reluctant Readers Podcast, Ellen Westbrook shares easy, fun, and low-pressure ways to keep reading in y…

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Book Rotation Tips: How to Keep Kids Excited About Reading Without Buying More Books 12:15

16d ago12:15

12:15

Are your child’s books collecting dust? Do they insist there’s “nothing to read” even though your shelves are full? You’re not alone—and the solution doesn’t mean buying more books! With a simple book rotation system, you can make your home library feel fresh, fun, and engaging all over again. In this episode of the Engaging Reluctant Readers Podca…

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Finding the "Just-Right" Book: How to Match Kids with Books They'll Love 11:54

23d ago11:54

11:54

Struggling to find a book your child actually wants to read? You're definitely not alone! Many parents face resistance when suggesting books—and picking the wrong one can turn reading into a chore. But the right book? It can spark curiosity, build confidence, and turn reading into something your child actually looks forward to. In this episode of t…

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How to Build a Family Reading Habit: The 5B's for a Book-Friendly Home 17:24

23d ago17:24

17:24

Does reading feel like another task on your family's to-do list? Between screens, busy schedules, and after-school activities, and packed schedules, books can easily take a backseat. But what if reading became a natural, enjoyable part of your family's daily routine—without battles or bribes? In this Episode of the Engaging Reluctant Readers Podcas…

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What is a Reluctant Reader? Signs, Struggles & How to Help 9:45

23d ago9:45

9:45

Does your child avoid books, complain about reading, or act completely uninterested—no matter what you try? You may have a reluctant reader...but you're not alone, and there's plenty you can do to help. In this episode of the Engaging Reluctant Readers Podcast, host Ellen Westbrook (a former reluctant reader herself) breaks down: ☑️ What it really …

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Got a Reluctant Reader? This Podcast is for You! (Trailer) 1:41

2M ago1:41

1:41

Welcome to the Engaging Reluctant Readers podcast! I'm your host, Ellen Westbrook and I'm so excited to share what's coming soon. I can't wait to help you transform your child's reading journey from dread to must-be read—all while rediscovering family reading fun. Every Thursday, I'll bring you quick, practical strategies to help your child build s…

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S2E3: Got Engaged 17:04

1y ago17:04

17:04

Thank you for all the support! Sorry for the delay of the episode. Things have been crazy. More stuff to come so stay tuned.

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S2E2: From Reluctant Reader to Bookworm 25:08

1y ago25:08

25:08

In todays episode I talk about how I got into reading. I talk about why I never used to read, what sparked me to start now and what I want to read in the future. I will be doing book reviews on my TikTok so go follow it if your interested in that! Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. It means a lot to me! Link for all my socials and …

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S2E1: New Season!!! 8:17

1y ago8:17

8:17

Welcome back to Small Talk with Jack. It has been a long time since the last one and I'm sorry. This is new season! New and exciting things will be happening on the show. If you want to be apart of what's next, subscribe to the show! The link below features all of my social media platforms and the other fun content I make. So go check it out!! http…

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Small Talk with Jack is Back 1:21

1+ y ago1:21

1:21

Hello everyone!!! It’s been some time. The podcast is coming back February 1st. I will be posting a lot of things this year so go follow me on all socials below!!! https://linktr.ee/jackmckinney

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EP30: The Baseball Card Epidemic 24:39

3+ y ago24:39

24:39

If your new to the podcast, welcome. I appreciate you taking the time to listening. I hope you enjoyed and if you want to be in the loop about my show follow me on my socials. Thank you for listening and stay tuned for the next episode of Small Talk with Jack. https://linktr.ee/jackmckinney

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EP29: Juggling the Uncertainties 20:53

3+ y ago20:53

20:53

This episode covers anxiety and stress and how to deal/overcome it. This the very first episode of Small Talk that you can watch on YouTube so go check it out!!! Link below. https://linktr.ee/jackmckinney

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EP28: Achieving Long Term Goals 16:20

3+ y ago16:20

16:20

In this podcast, I talk about the struggles of achieving long term goals. I also talk about my struggles and I provide tips on how to tackle your long term goals. Below you can find all my social, music and other fun stuff. You can also support this podcast. I would greatly appreciate any support. Thank you all for the support over the years!!! Sta…

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EP27: Why I Started Small Talk 26:41

4y ago26:41

26:41

I started this podcast back in 2018 and I'm so happy to have come this far. Small Talk will be coming out with new episodes every other Tuesday. If you are into baseball, make sure to listen to the 6-4-3 podcast. New episodes will be out every other Wednesday. Click the linktree below to follow me on Insta, Spotify, my Blog and much more https://li…

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EP26: Review of Zack Snyder's Justice League 19:46

4y ago19:46

19:46

I love the DC hero's and this movie was everything I hoped it would be. I hope you enjoy this episode. Click the link below for all your Small Talk needs. https://linktr.ee/jackmckinney

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EP25: Are the Phillies contenders? 18:31

4y ago18:31

18:31

In this episode talk about the Phillies how well or bad I think they will do this year. If you enjoyed this episode give it a review on iTunes and make sure to follow/subscribe. Click the link below for all of my other projects and social media's!https://linktr.ee/jackmckinney

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EP24: Does Kutztown have a good Social Media Degree? 30:19

4y ago30:19

30:19

In this episode I cover my capstone project which was about the Social Media Theory and Strategy Degree (SMS) at Kutztown University. If you enjoyed this episode and want more SUBSCRIBE!!!! Links to everything down belowhttps://linktr.ee/jackmckinney

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EP23: Is College Worth it? 22:28

4y ago22:28

22:28

In this episode Jack discusses whether or not it is worth going to college. He covers the positives and negatives of college and his personal experiences with it. Click the link below to find everything! https://linktr.ee/jackmckinney

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EP22: Pursuing What You Love 18:31

4y ago18:31

18:31

Todays podcast is about doing what you love to do. I cover new things going on in my life and how I go about pursuing a career in social media. Make sure to follow me on Instagram. There you will see all the updates and things for the podcast. If you love video games and having a good time follow me on Twitch at FLAPJACKZ1. Also follow my TIk Tok a…

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EP21: Living a Better Life 33:40

4y ago33:40

33:40

In this episode I talk about how I changed my perspective on life and I provide some advice on how you can do the same.

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E20: New Journey 26:22

4y ago26:22

26:22

I'm back and i'm going to be uploading more podcast so please subscribe. Also check out my Twitch, Blog, Instagram and more with the link below. https://linktr.ee/jackmckinney

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EP19: My Future/Life Update 20:37

5y ago20:37

20:37

I'm sorry for the lack of posting and I will be trying to do better with more uploads. Thank you for all the support. Love all of you. Small Talk Website: https://thesmalltalkpodcast.wordpress.com/ On the website you can find: -My Social Media links -Spotify Playlist -Episode links for Spotify and iTunes -Contact info -About Me page -And more NOTE!…

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EP18: Why Podcasts Should be Free to All 32:51

5+ y ago32:51

32:51

In this episode, I talked about the news of Apple buying the exclusive rights of their podcasts. This is something I have never done before so I hope you all like it. I'm sorry for the lack of posting and I will be trying to do better with more uploads.Small Talk Website: https://thesmalltalkpodcast.wordpress.com/On the website you can find: -My So…

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EP17: Pennywise is Back! 20:52

5+ y ago20:52

20:52

In this episode, I talked about the new Steven King movies, IT Chapter 2. I also cover the start of the NFL season and NBA preseason. There are spoilers so if you haven't seen the movie or heard about the news so don't listen to it. I'm sorry for the lack of posting and I will be trying to do better with more uploads. Small Talk Website: https://th…

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EP16: Marvel Phase 4 16:05

6y ago16:05

16:05

In this episode, I talked about the new Marvel movies that are apart of phase 4. There are spoilers so if you haven't seen the movie or heard about the news so don't listen to it. I'm sorry for the lack of posting and I will be trying to do better with more uploads. Small Talk Website: https://thesmalltalkpodcast.wordpress.com/ On the website you c…

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EP15: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Review 18:04

6y ago18:04

18:04

In this episode, I talked about the new Ted Bundy movie. There are spoilers so if you haven't seen the movie don't listen to it. I'm sorry for the lack of posting and I will be trying to do better with more uploads. Small Talk Website: https://thesmalltalkpodcast.wordpress.com/ On the website you can find: -My Social Media links -Spotify Playlist -…

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EP14: Avengers Endgame Review 26:04

6y ago26:04

26:04

In this episode, I talked about the new Marvel movie, Avengers Endgame. There are spoilers so if you haven't seen the movie don't listen to it. I'm sorry for the lack of posting and I will be trying to do better with more uploads. Small Talk Website: https://thesmalltalkpodcast.wordpress.com/ On the website you can find: -My Social Media links -Spo…

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EP13: Is Captain Marvel the Strongest Avenger? 21:13

6y ago21:13

21:13

In this episode, I talked about the new Marvel movie, Captain Marvel. There are spoilers so if you haven't seen the movie don't listen to it and I also talk about the upcoming Avengers: Endgame. So there are spoilers. I'm sorry for the lack of posting and I will be trying to do better with more uploads. Small Talk Website: https://thesmalltalkpodca…

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EP12: Q&A 22:18

6y ago22:18

22:18

Hope you all enjoyed the second Q&A. I had fun answering your questions. Make sure to follow me on my social medias if you want your questions answered on the next Q&A. Small Talk Website: https://thesmalltalkpodcast.wordpress.com On the website you can find: -My Social Media links -Spotify Playlist -Episode links for Spotify and iTunes -Contact in…

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EP11: The Disaster of Fyre Festival and the Ted Bundy Netflix Series 43:49

6y ago43:49

43:49

Hey everyone. Hope you all enjoy the new segment of Small Talk. This is new segment will be in every episode moving forward. I really enjoyed making this episode. Make sure to leave a review on iTunes if you enjoyed. Small Talk Website: https://thesmalltalkpodcast.wordpress.com On the website you can find: -My Social Media links -Spotify Playlist -…

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EP10: Is NBA 2k19 the Best 2k? 26:41

6+ y ago26:41

26:41

Hope everyone is having a great day today. Sorry for the delay of this episode and the lack of posting. I got lazy (I'll be honest). I'm back at school and I'm excited to start. This episode is not the most in-depth review but I try and cover the top layer of this game. Make sure to check out everything listed below. Thank you for listening. Small …

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EP8: What music means to me, my love for the NBA and my Ebay experience so far 47:34

6+ y ago47:34

47:34

Merry Christmas!!!! Hope everyone gets what they want this year. Very excited myself and excited for the launching of the new Small Talk website in 2019. So stay tuned for that. I will be posting on social media when it is out so click the links below to follow me. And Thank you everyone for an amazing 2018. This episode is sponsored by Broken Reco…

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EP7: Expectations 31:09

6+ y ago31:09

31:09

In this episode I wanted to talk about what it is like being a 20 year old in 2018. There are several things I covered in this podcast so stay till the end. Also I got my first sponsor which is amazing. Social Media Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small_talkpod/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/small_talkpodFacebook: https://www.faceboo…

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EP6: Life with ADHD 25:46

6+ y ago25:46

25:46

Life with ADHD can be more difficult then most people would think. I talk about dealing with it and how I have struggled and dealt with it for most of my life. Terry Matlen, MSW, ACSW, a nationally recognized expert and speaker on ADHD, is a psychotherapist, author, consultant, and coach, specializing in adult ADHD, with a special interest in women…

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EP5: Nike, Adidas and other shoe brands and Colin Kaepernick involvement with Nike 41:51

6+ y ago41:51

41:51

I talk about the top shoes companies today. I give my opinion on the company and the shoes that they make. I also talk about the Colin Kaepernick and how I feel about it all. Instagram (Personal): jack_m132 https://www.instagram.com/jack_m132/?hl=enInstagram (Small Talk): small___talkhttps://www.instagram.com/small___talk/?hl=enTwitter: Small__Talk…

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EP4: Q&A 10:55

6+ y ago10:55

10:55

This is my first Q&A. I got some really good question from you guys. If you want me to answer your question in the next Q&A make sure to follow me on Instagram. Instagram is where I post updates and much more about the show. Make sure to leave a review on iTunes because it helps me out a lot. Thank you guys for listening and supporting the show.Per…

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EP3: Gucci Slides, Being an Only Child and Social Media ft Matt Verwey 1:17:08

7y ago1:17:08

1:17:08

In this episode I talk with one of best friends Matt and we cover a whole bunch of topics. Make sure to follow Matt:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mr_BadTakes?lang=en Small TalkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Small-Talk-Podcast-2049604075298890/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/small___talk/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/Small__Talk_?lang=e…

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EP2: Passion to play, College and Video Games featuring Robbie McGlinn 45:34

7y ago45:34

45:34

This is my first episode with a guest so bare with me. The guest was my best friend Robbie McGlinn. We talk about his college experiences and playing baseball and basketball and how videos games have been a part of our lives for many years. Follow me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_m132/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/jack_m132?lang=en…

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EP1: College 15:56

7y ago15:56

15:56

I talk about my experiences in college and why I think it is important to go to college. Also why going to college is important for your future.Instagram/Twitter: jackm_132Email: [email protected]