Best Barney Smith Podcasts (2025)

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Gloria Loring | Talking Friends & Lovers and Singing The Facts of Life, Part 1 53:03

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“When I sang, I knew who was on the stage. When I got off the stage, I was very shy, couldn’t look people in the eye. But when I was ON the stage I was just filled with my own light.” - Gloria Loring Susan and Sharon welcome Gloria Loring -- singer, song-writer, actress, author and diabetes advocate. Known for her Number One hit “Friends & Lovers”,…

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Monstrosity with David Race Ep 38 - Heather Thomas (from "The Fall Guy"), and Bigfoot researcher Amy Bue 1:04:25

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The Poster Girl from 80's Every Teenage Boys Bedroom Wall- Heather Thomas! Heather Thomas from "The Fall Guy", "Zapped", and every 80's teenage boys fantasies, joins David Race on this episode of Monstrosity! They discuss Heather's career, her fishing habit, how a ghost saved her from a home invasion, and much more! Then David is joined by Bigfoot …

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Directing The Facts of Life and Who’s The Boss | Asaad Kelada, Part 2 51:45

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"It is equally treacherous when you are very successful as when you are trying to get your foot in the door in terms of keeping the sense of who you are.” -- Asaad Kelada, producer/director, The Facts of Life In Part 2 of their conversation with Asaad Kelada, Susan and Sharon talk with the director about the gifts and pitfalls of success; his reput…

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Art Smith & David Kennerley: Gay Bars Through The Ages 1:14:18

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Back after almost 1 year! Today's episode is also available as a video on our Youtube at www.youtube.com/@BAMMER47Mike Art Smith of YouTube Channel Gay Barchives fame and David Kennerley, author of Getting In, a history of gay clubs in 90's NYC, join me, Mike Balaban, to talk Gay Bars Through the Ages. We remember our favorite spots, how our coming…

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The Facts of Life with Director Asaad Kelada | Part 1 1:07:06

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“There was a sense of discovery about what this series was going to be about. It was going to be about young people -- with all of their shenanigans, and the maneuvering, and all the silliness that takes place with that. But it was also going to be about growing up. These five people, and the fabric that holds them together.” -- Asaad Kelada - prod…

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A History of Tariffs and Their Effects on The Markets Today 14:57

2M ago14:57

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In this podcast episode, Bill discusses the history of Tariffs in the United States and how President Trump's Tariffs are currently impacting the market as well as the anticipated future boon to our economy and markets.By saferetirementmoneyguy

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Writing The Facts of Life and A Different World | Margie Peters -- Part 2 58:34

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Susan and Sharon continue their conversation with legendary 80s TV Lady -- and The Facts of Life writer/producer -- Margie Peters! In Part 2, the conversation turns to the challenges of making comedy out of date rape and toxic masculinity; “comedy sparring” in the Different World writer’s room with Debbie Allen, Thad Mumford and Susan Fales-Hill; t…

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"Adventurous? Unpredictable? Lawless?" The Facts Of Life with Writer-Producer Margie Peters, Part 1 57:02

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"We're thinking of doing this show with all women. Becasue women are becoming this big thing, ya know. And the leads of the show would all be women!" Susan and Sharon are excited to talk with legendary 80s TV Lady -- and writer/producer of 80 episodes of The Facts of Life -- Margie Peters! Margie Peters has written and produced over 140 hours of te…

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(Episode 85): The Art of Blending Humor with Suspense in Crime Novels with Jim DeFilippi 26:02

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#JimDeFilippi #CrimeNovels #HumorousFiction #StorycomicPresents #SuspensefulBooks #AuthorInterview #CrimeAndComedy #BookLovers #CrimeFiction #writerslife I'm your host, Barney Smith from storycomic.com. Today, we're excited to welcome Jim DeFilippi, a master of blending suspense and humor in crime novels such as "Duck Alley," "Blood Sugar," and "Je…

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(Episode 84): How J.L. Durona Crafted a Spooky World in "The Stone Hollow Circle"! 25:18

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#JLDurona #TheStoneHollowCircle #BergeSisters #MiddleGradeBooks #SpookyStories #KidLit #ChildrensLiterature #StorycomicPresents #AuthorInterview #newbookrelease I'm your host Barney Smith from storycomic.com. Today, we're thrilled to have J.L. Durona with us again, discussing his latest spooky adventure in the middle-grade series, "The Stone Hollow…

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The Golden Girls of Eastland: Anupam Nigam Shares His Favorite Lessons from The Facts Of Life 1:12:34

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Episode 315: “Everything I Ever Learned About TV Writing, I Learned From ‘The Facts Of Life’ | Anupam Nigam” The Facts of Learning about Television Writing from The Facts of Life The Golden Girls of Eastland: TV Writer Anupam Nigam Shares His Lessons from The Facts Of Life The Golden Girls of Eastland: Top Lessons TV Writer Anupam Nigam Learned fro…

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(Episode 83): From Folk Legends to Country Roots: Unpacking Rik Palieri’s "Hands of Time" 43:22

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#RikPalieri #HandsofTime #CountryRoots #FolkMusic #StorycomicPresents #MusicLegends #CountryMusic #NewAlbumRelease #MusicJourney #traditionalmusic I'm Barney Smith, your host from storycomic.com. In this special episode, we are thrilled to chat with the extraordinarily talented Rik Palieri. Rik, a masterful musician and storyteller, is here to disc…

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IRA Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and Post Death Distributions 17:16

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In this podcast Bill get's somewhat technical and explores the ins and outs of IRA Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and Post Death Distributions.By saferetirementmoneyguy

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Roth IRA Conversions 11:18

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In this episode Bill talks about converting traditional IRA accounts to Roth IRA accounts, covering the tax implications and benefits of doing Roth Conversions.By saferetirementmoneyguy

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Monstrosity with David Race Ep 37 - Trevor Rabin (of the band "YES"), and Preston Dennett (from "Ancient Aliens") 1:14:36

3M ago1:14:36

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Yet Another Legendary Rock Star on Monstrosity! This time "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" guitarist, Trevor Rabin of "YES" stops by. This interview is high octane and out of control! But full of great questions answered by Trevor! Then later in the episode, UFO author Preston Dennett from TV's "Ancient Aliens" comes on, and answers non-typical UFO que…

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(Episode 82): Uncovering the Mystical and the Medieval in Nicked by M.T. Anderson! 27:59

3M ago27:59

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#MTAnderson #Nicked #HistoricalFiction #MedievalHeist #SaintNicholas #BookTalk #HistoricalNovels #LiteraryFiction #NewReleases2024 #AuthorInterview #StorycomicPresents #FantasyFiction #QueerLiterature #BookLovers #ReadersOfInstagram I’m your host Barney Smith from storycomic.com, and today we have the pleasure of diving into the enchanting world of…

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Social Security Fairness Act Signed Into Law on January 5, 2025 8:06

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If you are retired from the federal government and part of the civil service retirement system, retired from a community college, K-12, or a retired firefighter, police officer, or retired from a state agency or municipality, this may be some very good news for you. The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 was signed into law on January 5, 2025. Th…

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Going Platinum: Skinnamarink and The Elephant Show | Sharon, Lois and Bram... and Randi 1:08:30

3M ago1:08:30

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What's your favorite childhood show? If you grew up in Canada or watched Nickelodeon in the 80s, you know and loved The Elephant Show & Skinnamarink TV -- and if you didn't, you’re about to find out all about it! Susan and Sharon welcome Sharon Hampson, one of the creators of The Elephant Show and Skinnmarink TV. As part of the musical trio “Sharon…

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(Episode 81): Behind Every Laugh & Trick: The Real Circus Life with Rob Mermin! 26:56

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#RobMermin #CircusLife #Memoir #CircusArts #StorycomicPresents #CircusHistory #TraditionalCircus #CircusSmirkus #CircusMagic #CircusCulture #CircusBook #AuthorInterview #CreativeJourney #VermontArts #circusworld Join us on Storycomic Presents for Episode 390, where we are thrilled to welcome back the captivating Rob Mermin, a master of the circus a…

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Introduction to Chapter Seven of Stewarding Your Retirement: Earthly and Eternal Rewards of Stewardship 12:33

3M ago12:33

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In this podcast episode Bill and his publisher introduce chapter seven of his newest book, Stewarding Your Retirement: Earthly and Eternal Rewards of Stewardship. We will discuss earthly rewards and eternal impact, providing for your descendants, helping the poor and the weak, honoring God, supporting ministries, releasing obstacles to stewardship,…

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Introduction To Chapter Six of Bill's Newest Book, Stewarding Your Retirement 15:05

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Bill and his publisher introduce and talk about Chapter Six of Bill's newest Book, Stewarding Your Retirement. Chapter Six: Safe Money and Biblical Stewardship. In Chapter Six you will learn: What the bible says about safe money. Safety and growth. Protection. Provision for tomorrow. Your daily bread.…

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(Episode 80): Exploring Love and Sacrifice in Rural Vermont with J. Peter Cobb 27:00

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#JPeterCobb #SomeThingsArentMeantToBe #VermontStories #RuralLife #FaithAndLiterature #VermontAuthors #StorycomicPresents #BookTalk #LiteraryFiction #LoveStories #MoralDilemmas #AuthorInterview #NewReleases #VermontLife #historicalfiction Join us as we dive into the complex and poignant world of rural Vermont with the acclaimed author J. Peter Cobb.…

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Introduction to Chapter Five of Bill's Newest Book, Stewarding Your Retirement 11:20

3M ago11:20

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In this introduction to Chapter Five of Bill's newest book, Stewarding Your Retirement, Stewardship Investment Options, Bill and his publisher talk about annuities which date back to the Roman Empire, the different kinds of annuities, some good and some not so good, call options to give you market gains but none of the risk of loss, annual reset to…

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Introduction to Chapter Four of Bill's newest book, Stewarding Your Retirement 9:11

4M ago9:11

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Bill introduces Chapter Four of his newest book, "Stewarding Your Retirement": Biblical Stewardship and Eternal WealthBy saferetirementmoneyguy

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Mama’s Family, Golden Girls and It's Always Sunny | 90s TV Babies 1:15:01

4M ago1:15:01

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They’re BAAAACK! It’s 2025 and the world-renowned 90s TV Babies have reconvened around the TV screen to gaze upon 80s classic sitcom, Mama’s Family, starring Vicki Lawrence, Dorothy Lyman, Betty White, Rue Mclanahan and Carol Burnett. Do they see what Mama's fuss is all about!? Serita Fontanesi, Megan Ruble -- and A BRAND NEW 90s TV Baby, Sailor Fr…

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(Episode 79): Art That Invites Touch: Larisa Talks Leopard Frog's Unique Concept 29:40

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#LeopardFrogArt #Larisa #VermontArt #ExperientialArt #TouchableArt #ArtGallery #GiftShop #CreativeProcess #ArtCreation #ParticipatoryArt #LocalArtists #ArtInterview #StorycomicPresents #ArtInnovation #CommunityArt Welcome to this episode! Join your host, Barney Smith of storycomic.com, as we explore the vibrant world of art and creativity with Lara…

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Chapter Three Introduction: Bill's new book, Stewarding Your Retirement 9:48

4M ago9:48

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Bill introduces Chapter Three of his newest book, Stewarding Your Retirement: The Truth About Financial Stewardship on Wall StreetBy saferetirementmoneyguy

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Introduction to Chapter Two of Bill's new book, "Stewarding Your Retirement" 11:28

4M ago11:28

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Bill introduces and discusses Chapter Two, "Wall Street-A house Divided By Risk", in his new book, "Stewarding Your Retirement".By saferetirementmoneyguy

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Summary of Chapter One of Bill's new book, "Stewarding Your Retirement" 10:17

4M ago10:17

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Bill gives a summary of Chapter One of his new book, "Stewarding Your Retirement"By saferetirementmoneyguy

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(Episode 78): Gentrification Through the Eyes of a Black Lesbian Detective: "Usurpation" by Marie St. Pez 30:23

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#Usurpation #MarieStPez #Gentrification #RacialJustice #UrbanRenewal #BlackCommunities #HistoricalFiction #SocialJustice #VermontAuthors #StorycomicPresents #PoliticalFiction #FeministLiterature #CivilRights #UrbanFiction #LesbianHistorian Join us with the distinguished Vermont author, Marie St. Pez, also known as Mimi Yahn. In this compelling sess…

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Heather Thomas on The Fall Guy, Activism and The Poster 1:03:37

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“You’re in acting class and you’re studying Chekov or ‘Waiting for Godot’ -- and then you end up doing 80s tits-and-a**… You caught on pretty quick what it was about and where the power lay.” -- Actress Heather Thomas What was it like to be an 80s poster icon and sex symbol? Susan and Sharon welcome The Fall Guy star and “80s Poster Lady” Heather T…

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(Episode 77): Breaking Free: Tamara Mathieu Reveals Life Inside a Cult 31:00

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#TamaraMathieu #TwelveTribes #CultSurvivor #TrueStories #EscapeCult #Memoir #SurvivalStory #CultRecovery #AuthorInterview #StorycomicPresents We welcomed Vermont-based author Tamara Mathieu, who shared her compelling memoir, "All Who Believed," with our audience. This episode offered a deep dive into her personal journey and the powerful themes of …

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Modern way to protect from Long Term Care needs January 2025 11:07

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By saferetirementmoneyguy

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(Episode 76): Author Monica Morrissey Shares Astonishing Real-Life Stories of Afterlife Signs 27:55

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#MonicaMorrissey #DimesFromHeaven #SpiritualConnection #AfterlifeCommunication #EmpathJourney #SelfPublishingJourney #GriefAndHealing #SpiritualMessages #EmpathAuthor #HeavenlySigns #LifeAfterDeath #StorycomicPresents #BookSeries #AuthorInterview #SpiritualInsights Today, we’re honored to host Monica Morrissey, a distinguished certified health and …

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Bonus: Message from a City on Fire | How to Help 9:28

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Just a quick message and some ways to help from Susan and guest Richard Hatem (Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf) who live in Pasadena, CA. Links below on how to help. Thankfully, the 80s TV Ladies team are all safe - Sharon, Susan, Melissa, Kevin, Sailor, Sergio, Megan and Serita. Rich and I were lucky enough to be in a good spot. We housed eva…

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(Episode 75): From Gallops to Pages: How Celia Ryker Turned Horse Tales into Heartfelt Stories! 22:26

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#BigGuyBook #CeliaRyker #HorseLovers #MiddleGradeBooks #HorseStories #ChildrensBooks #AuthorInterview #StorycomicPresents #HorseLife #EquineBooks #Bookstagram #ReadersOfInstagram #AnimalStories #BookRelease #NewReads #rootstockpublishing We're thrilled to re-welcome Celia Ryker, an award-winning author whose life's journey has taken her from horse …

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Hi Folks, Bill Duggan here wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2025! 8:48

5M ago8:48

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Hi Folks, Bill Duggan here wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2025!By saferetirementmoneyguy

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Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence and all about ‘The Family’ 48:20

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On March 16, 1974, a sketch appeared on The Carol Burnett Show featuring Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence and Harvey Korman portraying a “normal” American family -- warts and all. This sketch, known as “The Family”, led by a then 25 year-old Vicki Lawrence playing a gray-haired 63 year-old ‘Mama’, spawned 30 more sketches, a TV Movie (Eunice) and fina…

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(Episode 74): From Ghana to Vermont: Sefakor Komabu-Pomeyie's Journey of Resilience 27:20

5M ago27:20

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#StorycomicPresents #SefakorKomabuPomeyie #ImAble #DisabilityRights #OvercomingChallenges #EducationalPolicy #Accessibility #InclusiveEducation #Empowerment #Resilience #LifeJourney #HumanRights #Advocacy #GlobalEducation #inspiringstories Barney Smith is honored to welcome Sefakor G.M.A. Komabu-Pomeyie, an international disability rights advocate …

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(Episode 73): From Real Life to Written Page: Rebecca Cummins and 'Dear Aunt Bea' 27:35

5M ago27:35

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#StorycomicPresents #RebeccaCummins #DearAuntBea #ChildrensBooks #NatureExploration #YouthLiterature #BookRelease #JourneyJournal #EnvironmentalEducation #YoungReaders #AdventureBooks #CommunityInteraction #ClimaticReflection #NewBeginnings #LiteraryJourney Join us in Episode 365 of Storycomic Presents as host Barney Smith welcomes Rebecca Cummins …

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(Episode 72): The Land We Love: Glenn Reed Talks 'Searching for the Wild Asparagus' 26:15

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#StorycomicPresents #GlennReed #SearchingForTheWildAsparagus #Vermont #NatureWriting #Memoir #Essays #Photography #RuralLife #Homage #PersonalJourney #BookTalk #AuthorsOfInstagram #Literature #SenseOfPlace Join us in Episode 364 of Storycomic Presents, where host Barney Smith sits down with Glenn Reed, a celebrated journalist and author, to discuss…

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The Facts of Life, The Nanny, Carol Burnett & Mama’s Family | Who Has the Best Holiday Episode? 1:02:09

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What's the best Christmas episode of The Facts of Life? The Nanny vs Mama's Family? Let's find out! If you grew up in the 80s, tuning in to the special “Holiday” episodes of our favorite shows was a winter ritual. Susan and Sharon bring that tradition home as they dive into the “Best Holiday Episodes” of three favorite 80’s and 90s TV shows -- The …

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(Episode 71): From Page to Legacy: Bill Tulp’s Journey with Alexander Twilight 29:46

6M ago29:46

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#StorycomicPresents #BillTulp #AlexanderTwilight #GraphicBiography #VermontHistory #HistoricalFigures #AfricanAmericanHistory #IllustratorsOnInstagram #BookRelease #ArtAndHistory #EducationThroughArt #LocalArtists #BiographyBooks #AmericanHistory #OldStoneHouseMuseum Join host Barney Smith is honored to chat with Bill Tulp, an award-winning author …

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Mama’s Family, Crushing on Stephanie Zimbalist & Private Lessons | Actor Eric Brown 1:23:25

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“I was the highest paid actor in Hollywood -- if you were counting by the word.” - actor Eric Brown THE CONVERSATION TAKING THE PIPPIN BUS: Nine-year-old Eric played the lead in the original touring company of Bob Fosse’s Pippin! “It was 1974. I was the only child in a cast of adults. One-and-two-night stands. In a bus. Thirty states. Six months.” …

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(Episode 70): Vermont’s Literary Daughter: Brent L Kendrick on Mary E. Wilkins Freeman 35:16

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#VermontAuthor #BrentLKendrick #GreenMountainStories #CreativeNonfiction #LiteraryHistory #VermontLiterature #AmericanLiterature #AuthorInterview #BookTalk #WritingLife #HistoricalLiterature #EducationAndLiterature #LiteraryReinvention #AcademicLife #LiteratureLovers #MaryEWilkinsFreeman Welcome to Episode 361 of Storycomic Presents! In this episod…

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(Episode 69): Behind the Legend: Glenn Fay Jr. on Ethan Allen’s Family and Legacy 26:54

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#Vermontauthors #GlennFayJr #EthanAllen #VermontHistory #AmericanHistory #NewEnglandHistory #HistoricalBooks #HistoryLovers #AmericanRevolution #FamilyDynamics #VermontFounding #HistoricalResearch #HistoryAuthors #ArcadiaPublishing #EarlyAmericanLife #OnionRiverPress Host Barney Smith is honored to welcome historian and author Glenn Fay Jr. for a f…

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All My Children, Mama’s Family, The Nanny | Giving Thanks for Dorothy Lyman 1:02:21

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“The roles I’ve played on soap operas are infinitely superior to any roles I’ve played anywhere else. They are about women and women’s stories. The men are just there to screw you -- or screw you over.” -- Dorothy Lyman Just three chicks sitting around talking... Susan and Sharon clean house -- and air some dirty laundry -- with The Nanny director …

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(Episode 68): Amy Allen Explores the Vistas of Emotion in 'Mountain Offerings' 28:57

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#Vermontauthors #AmyAllen #MountainOfferings #Poetry #NaturePoems #HumanEmotions #NaturalWorld #VermontPoetry #PoetLaureate #CreativeWriting #LifeJourney #Parenthood #SelfAwareness #LiteraryArt #contemporarypoetry Host Barney Smith is delighted to welcome the acclaimed writer and poet Amy Allen, owner of All of The Write Words and Poet Laureate for…

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(Episode 67): Unearthing Roots and Rituals in Kim Ward's 'Fire on a Circle 19:20

6M ago19:20

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StorycomicPresents #KimWard #FireOnACircle #Poetry #PlaywrightsCircle #Survival #SelfDiscovery #AncestralConnection #VermontPoetry #PaganPractice #SpiritualExploration #FreeVerse #NordicPoetry #LiteraryArt #VermontArtists Dive into the poetic world with Episode 347 of Storycomic Presents, where host Barney Smith is honored to host Kim Ward, a poet,…

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(Episode 66): Mary Elder Jacobsen’s 'Stonechat': A Tapestry of Human Emotion 21:34

7M ago21:34

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#StorycomicPresents #MaryElderJacobsen #Stonechat #Poetry #NaturalWorld #Family #Grief #Joy #HumanNature #PoeticForms #LiteraryArt #NaturePoetry #VermontPoets #EmotionalLandscape Host Barney Smith is delighted to welcome Mary Elder Jacobsen, a poet, illustrator, and revered coordinator for the Words Out Loud Fall Reading Series. In this episode, we…

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