Fine Beats & Cheeses

You ever make a deal with evil spirits and stop aging but all your oldness and evil goes into a painting you have hidden in your house?Me either, but Dorian Gray from the Oscar Wilde novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" did, and we discuss the 1945 movie based on that novel with visual artist Donja Hamlin Houston (who Leslie and Lynne have known since middle school). This was a really thoughtful conversation about good and evil and all the things and we hope you like it!Donja Hamlin Houston is a local Baltimore artist who works in education. You can find her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donjahamlin">Facebook</a>.

2/3 of the Fine Beats team and their people are out of town on Leslie's book tour for her new novel, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Family-Other-Calamities-Leslie-Streeter/dp/1662527616">"Family And Other Calamities" </a> (which you should totally read), so today we go back to November 2023 for this rewind episode!Once upon we were falling in love, but now we're only do a podcast!! Today we are talking about the dramatic 1980s classic "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler with our guest, Emmy-award winning voiceover actor, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-walker-b074604/">Christopher Walker</a>. We talked that song plus others written by Jim Steinman, who penned bombastic amazing songs for Miss Tyler, Celine Dion, Air Supply, and most famously, Meatloaf. We talk drama and rock and weird 80s videos and it was all delightful. It doesn't disappoint, because we would do anything for love, but we won't do THAT, y'all. Christopher Walker is a dad and and husband, an apprentice creative director for Graphic Audio, an actor, the voice of<a href="https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/show/disappeared-investigation-discovery-atve-us"> Disappeared</a> on the ID channel, a writer and former trade press journalist, and the guy who peed on Paul Rudd in Living With Yourself. He loves to cook and enjoys actual cheeses.And he is also the best person ever, says Lynne, who was in a play with him 25 years ago.You can find Christopher on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/christophercrutchfieldwalker?mibextid=LQQJ4d">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christopher.crutchfield.walker/">Instagram</a>

You ever been annoyed by a show or movie, but something keeps you watching it anyway? Then listen to today's new episode, where we talk Hatewatching with our guest Paula Chase. We discuss finding something good in the things that we kinda don't like. It's a fun one.Co-founder of award-winning blog, The Brown Bookshelf, Paula Chase is a long time Inclusion advocate and recipient of the ALAN Konigsberg Award for her advocacy. Her critically acclaimed upper MG and lower YA books blazed the trail for books tackling tough topics for young readers. Chase holds a B.S. in Communication from James Madison University. She resides in Maryland with her husband. Together, they’ve raised two daughters. More about her writing can be found at www.paulachasebooks.com . You can also find Paula on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVYq8fq3gMzSlfVKknzR2bw"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpaulachase/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVYq8fq3gMzSlfVKknzR2bw">YouTube</a>.

Come go on the hunt for mysterious creatures as we talk the CW's long-running show, "Supernatural" with author <a href="https://bethannefreely.com">Beth A. Freely</a>. With nine full-length novels and five novellas under her belt, award-winning author Beth A. Freely recently moved to the village of Hope, New Mexico, with a population of “113 if you count our cats.” She is currently writing multiple novels at the same time while also editing one in anticipation of its 10th anniversary this year.Quick-witted and full of energy, Beth loves to be on the receiving and giving end of a good, fun interview, bringing her unique perspective to the subject. She is a compassionate editor who celebrates each author's unique voice, offering thoughtful guidance to enhance their work. With a talent for creating not just functional but customer-focused websites, Beth ensures every project shines with creativity and purpose.You can find Beth on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bafreely">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bafreely/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXd_R18tC-MJukFHYYtcKXw">YouTube</a>.

(We had some tech issues earlier with this episode where it posted the wrong one. This is the right one now :) )Get ready to be delighted by a delightful episode of a delightful TV show with a delightful guest, as we discuss sweet Australian animated kids (and everyone else) fave, "Bluey", with podcaster Juan Santana. This was a really sweet conversation about how wisdom falls from the mouths of babes (and things written and produced for them). We hope you enjoy!Juan Santana is a Spaniard living in the UK and cohost of the<a href="https://2legit2crit.com/show/"> 2 legit 2 Crit</a> podcast, a show about table top role-playing games. You can find him on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/2legit2crit/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/@2legit2crit?si=cHZ01oAMjMUAl3ds">YouTube</a>.

Get ready to con the rich for the right reasons as we talk "Leverage" and its reboot, "Leverage: Redemption", along with other shows with con artists with a heart of gold. Our guest is writer, musician and stand-up comic Jelani Greenidge. We talk the Leverage shows, as well as awesome shows like "Burn Notice" and the like. I love theses shows, and I loved this conversation.Jelani Greenidge is a consummate communicator with a passion to inform, inflame, and inspire. A writer, musician, hip-hop producer/emcee, DJ and stand-up comic, Jelani is also a graduate of North Park University and serves as Missional Storyteller for the Evangelical Covenant Church. His topical sweet spot is the intersection between hip-hop culture, nerd culture, and evangelical culture. (Come stop by, it’s not a busy intersection.) When he’s not watching TV or playing video games, he’s promoting his book Undercover Prophets: Pursuing Stand-Up Comedy to Talk about What Matters Most. Jelani lives with his wife Holly in leafy Portland, Oregon, with a few dying plants, way too many throw pillows, and a robot vacuum named Rosie.You can find Jelani on <a href="https://Facebook.com/JelaniGNatural">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jelanignatural/">Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/in/jelanigreenidge"> LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://YouTube.com/JelaniGNatural">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://linktr.ee/jelanigreenidge">here</a>!

Don't (boom) stop (hey) thinking about this podcast as we talk legendary rock band Fleetwood Mac with Analese Alvarez, co-host of the podcast Nerd Best Friends. This was so so so so much fun because Analese is not only a fan of the band, she is a really a historian of them and their music AND has a personal tie to their live reunion album and film, "The Dance". Enjoy this episode, then crank some Fleetwood Mac.Analese Alvarez is a high school principal, Buffy fanatic, cohost of <a href="https://www.nerdbestfriends.com/">Nerd Best Friends</a>, the podcast that covers all of the NERDY conversations you are already having.... OR WISH YOU COULD!You can find her and the show on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nerdbestfriends">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nerdbestfriends/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dranalesealvarez?utm_source=share&amp;utm_campaign=share_via&amp;utm_content=profile&amp;utm_medium=ios_app">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3-laiAsutM6aNMwF2OLSJg">YouTube</a>.

It's a "Yes" from us, Dawg, as we talk classic TV singing competition "American Idol" with our guest, writer Tonya Abari. We start with exuberantly motivational auditioner William Hung and being yourself, even if people don't get it. This was a wonderful musical trip down Memory Lane to a time where we were seated and tuned in to see what Kelly, Justin, Fantasia and the gang were gonna sing every week. This was a fun one. <a href="https://www.tonyaabari.com/brief-bio">Tonya Abari</a> is a multigenre storyteller. Her words have appeared in Essence, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Good Housekeeping, AARP, Parents, ZORA, PBS Kids, and many more! The University of Maryland at College Park grad now lives and writes from Nashville, TN. Tonya writes for both children and adults — and has books published and forthcoming with Mudpuppy, The Innovation Press, HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Quarto, Wiley, and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. When she isn't having her way with words, she can be found reading; visiting historic landmarks; dancing to her golden era of hip hop playlist; or frolicking in and around town with her spouse and children, all whose names also begin with "T." You can find her at <a href="https://www.tonyaabari.com">tonyaabari.com</a>.

In celebration of Taylor Swift buying her masers back and regaining control of HER music, please enjoy this encore episode of FB&amp;C from April 30, 2024. It's a delightful talk with the delightful Melissa Leygan. Smiling thinking about it. Read more below..We know All Too Well that you will enjoy this episode, as we talk all things Taylor Swift with our guest Melissa Leygan, who is a huge fan (or Swiftie, as they are known). Melissa is the first guest of ours to actually bring us thank you gifts (including baked goods and friendship bracelets), and this convo is as enlightening and delightful as she is. Tell all your Swiftie friends!!You can hear a bonus conversation with us and Melissa on our Patreon page, where you get extra content from FB&amp;C in exchange for a small monthly donation that helps keep us afloat! Sign-up here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/FineBeatsandCheeses">https://www.patreon.com/FineBeatsandCheeses</a>Melissa's Bio below...I've been a casual Taylor listener since I was in high school, but I became a fan as we listened to the well-crafted playlist my sister made on the drive up for the Eras tour, and it was when I saw her in May 2023 in MA that I became a real Swiftie(tm). I have so much respect for this woman and how she has navigated this world built to tear down people just like her, and she rebuilt and regrew and kept performing in spite of them all. I can't wait to share my love of her Fearless drive, Reputation, and how her Karma is the guy on the Chiefs. Truly, this bio isn't about me, it's about our Goddess and Queen, Taylor Swift. All Rise For the Queen. 👑Melissa is also on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melasaurus_rexy/">Instagram</a>!

Put on your wind machine and wear something that billows in the breeze as we talk Romance Novels with writer Ashley Hawthorne.Ashley Hawthorne is a soft hearted idealist who wants to live in a world where love really does conquer all. She writes stories that challenge us to believe that we can find light in the darkest places, and her goal is to make us all more grateful for love, family, and forgiveness. She is a contemporary romantic suspense author with two novels currently available, Deliver Me and Death Sentence, and a duology with installments due to be published in 2025 and 2026, all through Creative James Media. She lives in Texas with her husband, two children, and numerous rescue pets.You can find Ashley on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ink.andashes/">Instagram</a> and her website, <a href="https://www.ashleyhawthorne.net/">Ashleyhawthorne.net</a>.

We're going back, back, back to school again to March 2024 for this Rewind episode where we talk about the cheesy classic "Grease 2", and our guest is journalist and author, Baltimore's own <a href="https://lauralippman.com/">Laura Lippman</a>. We laugh, we sing, we talk about how cute Adrian Zmed is, and why this movie falls short of the first one, yet we still can belt all of the songs. Loudly. Laura Lippman was a reporter for twenty years, including twelve years at The (Baltimore) Sun. She began writing novels while working fulltime and published seven books about “accidental PI” Tess Monaghan before leaving daily journalism in 2024. Her work has been awarded the Edgar ®, the Anthony, the Agatha, the Shamus, the Nero Wolfe, Gumshoe and Barry awards. She also has been nominated for other prizes in the crime fiction field, including the Hammett and the Macavity. She was the first-ever recipient of the Mayor’s Prize for Literary Excellence and the first genre writer recognized as Author of the Year by the Maryland Library Association.Ms. Lippman grew up in Baltimore and attended city schools through ninth grade. After graduating from Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, Md., Ms. Lippman attended Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Her other newspaper jobs included the Waco Tribune-Herald and the San Antonio Light.Ms. Lippman returned to Baltimore in 1989 and has lived there since. She is the daughter of Theo Lippman Jr., a Sun editorial writer who retired in 1995 but continues to freelance for several newspapers, and Madeline Mabry Lippman, a former Baltimore City school librarian. Her sister, Susan, is a local bookseller.You can find her at:<a href="https://lauralippman.com/">https://lauramlippman.substack.com/</a> and on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauramlippman/">Instagram</a> .

Go find a tailor and get your fabulous outfit ready as we discuss last week's Met Gala 2025! Our guest is <a href="https://thefccoach.com/">Alexis Frank</a> of Lexi P Coaching, who specializes in helping eldest daughters. We think that's cool. This is a timely and lively talk and we hope you like it!Alexis says:I stand at the intersection of power, truth, and identity, guiding the next generation of leaders, culture-shapers, and visionaries to remember who the fuck they are.I am a prophetess and cultural philosopher — speaking not just to personal evolution, but to systemic rebirth.My voice is a blueprint.My presence is a reckoning.You can find her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexipcoaching/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefccoach/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.com/@lexipcoaching?hl=en">Threads</a>, and at <a href="https://thefccoach.com/">thefccoach.com</a>. You can also hear her on her podcast,<a href="https://thefccoach.com/page/podcast"> F That</a>.

In honor of Mother's Day, we are doing Christmas in May, as we Rewind to Decemeber 2023 to talk to about Hallmark Christmas movies with one of our favorite moms, friend of the show <a href="https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/olivia">Olivia Dreizen Howell</a>, Co-Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/">Fresh Starts Registry</a>(and one half of the sibling duo that we call "The Sisters" around here with her sister, <a href="https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/jenny">Genevieve Dreizen</a> )! It's an episode full of women executives from the big city who travel to Apple Valley or Walnut Lake or something like that for Christmas and fall for their high school sweetheart or the town lumberjack who has a golden retriever and a pickup. As always, there was a lot of laughing in this episode, but also a lot of insight into how all of the characters in these movies are starting over in some way, which is Olivia's specialty. Enjoy the show, and have fun at the Christmas festival at the town gazebo. A bit about Olivia:When Olivia got married at 26, she didn't think she would find herself signing divorce papers a mere 8 years later. As she stood in the half-empty house, it dawned on her that we celebrate engagements, weddings and babies, but not the boldness and bravery it takes to restart your life. Plus, she wondered, how does one find a new therapist, divorce lawyer, or mortgage lender? Relying on Google, friends, and family can be overwhelming, so why isn't there one place for everything you need to begin again? Fresh Starts was founded on this premise. It's a registry for people who are staring over. If this is you, create your registry at <a href="https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/">https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/</a>Olivia and her sister Genevieve host several podcasts, including <a href="https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/podcast">A Fresh Story</a>. You can also find Olivia at on I<a href="https://www.instagram.com/oliviahowell/">nstagram</a> , <a href="https://www.threads.com/@oliviahowell">Threads</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviadreizenhowell/">LinkedIn</a>.

Get your long ears and tails to match together for this DELIGHTFUL episode about the underrated and misunderstood cult classic film, 2001's "Josie and the Pussycats". Our guest is costume designer and podcaster, Melinda Hare, and we talk about the tragedy it is that this movie wasn't a hit when it came out, although it has a big following now. We love this movie and we loved doing this episode.About Melinda:"Born/raised in Northern California, I have a background in costume design and construction for theatre. BA from San Francisco state university, MFA from university of Washington. I have worked in professional and educational theatre. I co-created and co-host <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Epk1tj3RSTlPpLAwQOHEe?si=9772bb87ec4b4249">Haute Set Podcast</a>, a movie podcast with a particular focus on the costume design. "You can find her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hautesetpodcast/">Instagram</a>.

Get ready to be your best you as we go back to February 2024 to talk about self-help books with writer Arianna Bradford! We talk about why we love them (or not) and why we are drawn to the advice that we're drawn to. Arianna Bradford is many things, including a writer/author, ADHD coach, herbalist, wife, mommy, and expat. She is the author of the book "Shame On You: Big Truths From a Bad Mom", and has written for Scary Mommy and Parents magazine. She lives in Costa Rica with her family. You can find her at <a href="https://www.theariannabradford.com">https://www.theariannabradford.com </a>, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thearibradford">Instagram </a>and on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thearibradford">YouTube</a>.

Pack your bags for Port Charles, NY, as we talk classic ABC soap, "General Hospital", with our amazing guest, veteran audiobook narrator and really one of the funniest people ever, Tony Penny. Such freaking daggone fun. CW: Mention of sexual assault and how it has been depicted wrongly at times on soaps. Tony Penny is the Principal of Red Hill Productions, LLC&lt; and is an award-winning audiobook narrator with over 300 titles currently available on Audible. He has voiced commercials and marketing &amp; e-learning material for clients such as Ralph Lauren, Verizon, Honda, and the United States Marine Corps, in which he spent 8 years himself. He lives in Frederick, MD, with his wife, two kids, two dogs, and a cat. You can find him on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thomaspennynarrator">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonynarrates/">Instagram</a>.

Gather your Family around and listen to this episode on the film saga "The Fast and the Furious" and all of its related movies and media. We talk to podcast host Chris Smith and it is a real hoot. Because, as Vin Diesel assures us over and over, we're Family. Yes. Meet Chris:"Hi, I’m Chris Smith! I’m the voice behind Podtastic Audio and one-half of the fun-loving team that hosts the Kris and Kristine Show. Podcasting is my passion, and I love sharing tips, tricks, and advice to help others create amazing shows through Podtastic Audio. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your sound, I’m here to make the process easier and more enjoyable.On the Kris and Kristine Show, my wife Kristine and I share real-life stories about love, family, and all the ups and downs in between. It’s our way of connecting with people, spreading a little positivity, and having some laughs along the way. When I’m not behind the mic, you’ll probably find me tinkering with audio gear or brainstorming new ideas for the next episode.Podcasting isn’t just a hobby for me—it’s a way to connect, inspire, and have a lot of fun doing it. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope to see you around the podcasting world!"You can find Chris on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/podtasticaudio/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/podtasticaudio?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BbJXfGUJyQp2q27aktHjuSQ%3D%3D">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/@podtasticaudio?si=qtjL0VyQK2z25wrQ">YouTube</a>, and on his website at <a href="https://podtasticaudio.com/">Podtasticaudio.com</a>.

Travel with us to July 2024 with this conversation with our lifelong friend, Glenda Crest, who also listens to Fine Beats and Cheeses more than anyone who isn't Lynne, Leslie or Sam. We love her.Do you yell at us through your speakers? Long time friend of the Podcast, Glenda, gets to do just that in person...About Glenda:Younger of 2 siblings, Watches wayyy too much TV. Been on various choirs since a child. Graduate of Baltimore City College. Towson STATE University, Mass Communications. Worked in TV Production since 1992.Still single, accepting applications.

It's all product placement, all the time as we talk to educator, writer and podcaster Shaun Duke about 1988's E.T. rip-off/commercial for McDonald's and Coca-Cola wrapped into a movie "Mac and Me". Oh, we laughed while recording this one. y'all. Is it a good movie? No. Is it delightful? Yes. Hope you love this episode. <a href="https://shaunduke.net/">Shaun Duke</a> is a writer, editor, podcaster, and educator. By day, he works as a professor of English at DMACC and as the Director of the Portolan Project, where he builds educational modules for science fiction, fantasy, and horror writers. By night, he produces The Skiffy and Fanty Show, a 4X Hugo Finalist SF/F/H podcast, streams games and occasional TTRPG actual plays on Twitch as AlphabetStreams, and works as a freelance editor at The Duke of Editing. He's also published genre fiction in a few places, which is pretty cool, among other nifty things. He also loves books, reptiles, his cat, and other strangeness.You can find Shaun on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shaunmduke">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grandadmiralduke/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunduke/">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@alphabetstreams">YouTube</a>.

Get out your dust cloth and prepared to wax on and off as we talk all things Karate Kid (and its sequel series Cobra Kai) with writer M.C. Benner Dixon. This is an awesome discussion of how good guys and bad guys are not always as clear as we imagine them to be. We hope you love it!!M. C. Benner Dixon lives, writes, and grows things in Pittsburgh, PA. She is quick to make a pun and slow to cut her grass. Her debut novel, <a href="https://www.orisonbooks.com/product-page/the-height-of-land-a-novel-by-m-c-benner-dixon#:~:text=Benner%20Dixon,-%2420.00&amp;text=The%20Height%20of%20Land%20follows,lost%20words%20of%20the%20gods.">The Height of Land,</a> is an Orison Fiction Prize winner and will be released by Orison Books in April 2025. Her poetry and prose have appeared or are forthcoming in Flash Fiction Online, Reckoning, Literary Hub, Fusion Fragment, Appalachian Review, and elsewhere. <a href="https://www.bennerdixon.com/millions-of-suns">Millions of Suns</a>, a collection of craft essays co-authored with Sharon Fagan McDermott, is out now from the University of Michigan Press. Find her at <a href="https://www.bennerdixon.com/">bennerdixon.com</a>. You can also find her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mchristinebd">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mcbennerdixon/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-christine-benner-dixon/">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mchristinebd">YouTube</a>.

Yes, today we talk gastric distress and more with author Marla Taviano. It's not just about the farts, though!! We talk about what we all have in common, even when it's uncomfortable. It's a really honest conversation and we hope you like it. <a href="https://itsmemarla.com/">Marla Taviano</a> is into books, love, justice, globes, anti-racism, blue, gray, rainbows, and poems. She reads and writes for a living, wears her heart on her t-shirts, and is on a journey to live wholefarted (not a typo). She's the author of unbelieve, jaded, and whole, and lives in South Carolina with her kids and her cats. Find out more at <a href="https://marlataviano.com">marlataviano.com</a>. You can also find her on <a href="https://facebook.com/marlataviano">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marlataviano/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.threads.net/@marlataviano">Threads</a>.

Get your honey sticks, baked donuts and balloon arches ready as we discuss Meghan (formerly Markle), Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix lifestyle show, "With Love, Meghan". Our guest is the wonderful Donyelle Marshall, Media and Entertainment Development Advisor. We talk domestication, making nice stuff, and why some people seem ready to not like anything that the Duchess does. I hope you like it. We had a lot of fun with this one!<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/donyelle-marshall-415a51b3/">Donyelle T. Marshall</a> has been immersed in the arts and entertainment space for over 40 years with beginnings as a multidisciplinary artist and photojournalist. Marshall is the founder of Reedapoint, an advisory firm for business development in arts, sports and entertainment entities and Negrovela Productions which focuses on stories of Afro-descendents in the Americas. You can find her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donyelle_t_marshall/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@donyelle_t_marshall?hl=en">Threads</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/donyelle-marshall-415a51b3/">LinkedIn</a>.

2/3 of the Fine Beats team are either sick or have a sick kid, so this week, Fine Beats and Cheeses goes up to 11 as we bring you this hilarious Rewind Episode from October 2023 where we discussed the classic Rock Mockumentary, "This Is Spinal Tap" with our guest, author and radio host Brant Hansen. I think this episode has more instances of communal giggling than any other episode we have done. We talk this movie's hilarity and earnestness and just all-around wonderfulness. Brant Hansen is a bestselling author and nationally syndicated radio host on more than 150 stations. His podcast, with friend and show producer Sherri Lynn ("The Brant and Sherri Oddcast") has been downloaded more than 15 million times. Brant has written for the Washington Post and CNN.com, among many other outlets, and he was recently featured on ABC's Good Morning America. He lives in Jupiter with his wife Carolyn. They've been married for almost 35 years. You can find Brant at <a href="https://branthansen.com/">Branthansen.com </a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/branthansenpage"> Facebook </a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/branthansen/">Instagram</a> and you can find <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4NmleH0D3Env63thHXdKxy">The Brant and Sherri Oddcast </a>wherever you listen to podcasts!

Author Julie Whitehead talks about how music helped to inspire her while writing Hurricane Baby: Stories Spoiler alert, we've got an eerily similar 80's playlist going on...<a href="https://julieliddellwhitehead.com/">Julie Liddell Whitehead</a> lives and writes in Mississippi. Her debut book is Hurricane Baby: Stories from Madville Publishing. She loves Peanuts, the Muppets, Hamilton: An American Musical, and 80s music. You can find her on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-liddell-whitehead-716a259b/"> LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jdlwhitehead/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/julie.whitehead.146">Facebook</a>.

The terror that flaps in the night! Wait, we've crossed pop culture streams! Joining us is guest Wendy Gibson to discuss all the Batmen and their effect on us and on pop culture!Wendy says:I am a long time educator with a passion to encourage others. In addition to working in public education, I recently opened my own business <a href="https://wendyswavesswimschool.com">WendysWavesSwimSchool</a>. I would love to share my passion for teaching on your podcast and also talk about the social and cultural significance of Batman from the comic book error thru to modern movies!