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Adam Mock, Melanie Weir

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Find out what happens when cross-generational friends - with very different tastes - recommend movies to each other, discuss, and try to see eye to eye (if they're lucky). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madeyouwatch/support
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1 Minute Writing Tip

Katelyn Silva

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A weekly podcast that shares tips on how to overcome any form of writer's block, get crystal clarity on your content, write and publish your manuscript, and use it to establish and grow your author business.
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Think Humanities

Think Humanities

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Kentucky Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities in Washington, D.C. The Council is supported by the National Endowment and by private contributions. We are not a state agency, and we receive no state funds, but we are proud partners with Kentucky's cultural, heritage, arts, and tourism agencies. Why are we Telling Kentucky's Story? More than just history, by Kentucky's story we mean Kentucky's writers, inventors, judges, musicians, arch ...
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Amanda Pfeiffer, a health coach and the self-published author of "The Balancing Act: Juggling Motherhood, Illness, and Self-Care," shares how she writes and started a business amidst her own life challenges. With a passion for empowering mamas, Amanda's expertise extends to navigating the intricate dance between parenting, chronic health challenges…
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Today on the final episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks with Libby Falk Jones about her life and work as a poet, writer, photographer, teacher, and more. Listen through the end for a special farewell from Bill Goodman as we wrap up 7 years of podcasts together.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding U…
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Former Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson joins guest host Lynnell Edwards from Spalding University for today's episode of THINK HUMANITIES to talk about her new culinary memoir "Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts," which is out now from Clarkson Potter/Penguin Random House. Crystal talks about the relationship between food and family as recip…
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Climate change is one of the most controversial and polarizing scientific topics in the public sphere. Today on THINK HUMANITES, Dr. Lauren E. Cagle shares how to have a civil and productive conversation about this tricky topic.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate …
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Derrick Ramsey is perhaps best known as as a star University of Kentucky and Oakland Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, but he also served in two Kentucky administrations under Governors Ernie Fletcher and Matt Bevin. And now he's written a memoir with Dr. John Huang entitled "They Call Me Mr. Secretary: Through the Lens of a Winner." Derrick joins Bil…
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Rona Walton is an absolute fireball. When you first get a glimpse of what a single day in the life of Rona Walton entails, you begin to wonder if she somehow has more than 24 hours in her day. She is passionate about paving the way for the limitless success of single mothers. Walton is the co-founder of "The Collection Plate", a trusted business, a…
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With hate-motivated violence seemingly all around us, Kentucky Humanities is working to help educators combat hate-motivated violence promote civic engagement, social cohesion, and cross-cultural understanding in their classrooms. Today on the podcast, Mariama J. Lockington joins Kathleen Pool and host Bill Goodman to preview the the "Safe Students…
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Linda has worked in ministry for over twenty years and is skilled in teaching all ages about Christianity. She has an extensive background in writing, editing, and proofreading as well as strong organizational skills. Linda brings her heart for God and her skillset together by creating a broad range of teaching experiences and is passionate about h…
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Ray is the author of What Bad We Do-Don't Ever Cross the Line: 31 Problems All of Us Need to Know and Never Do to Others. Ray is passionate about helping others to know that they will pass to the good side when they are done with their lives here and not pass to the wrong side. Ray is also one of the authors in the #1 bestseller, Leap of Faith. Con…
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Thomas is the author of the Becoming Anchored Devotional and its Companion Journal. He enjoys writing devotionals and sharing his experiences with others who want to live a life of hope and purpose. Tom and his wife, Gina, love to travel and experience new things and meet people. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, and is a boating ent…
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Janet is a speaker, author, and intuitive transformation coach. Her life has been filled with twists and turns as she has confronted narcissism, victim shaming, self-doubt, and deep betrayal. Her passion is empowering women to find their worth, let go of emotions that no longer serve them, and find the courage to step into their desirable life. Jan…
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Cara Fitzpatrick recently sat down to talk with Dr. Terry Brooks of Kentucky Youth Advocates and Bill Goodman of Kentucky Humanities for the THINK HUMANITIES podcast. Cara talks about her new book, "The Death of Public School," and what the future of education looks like in America on this week's episode. "The Deat…
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It often feels like the news and media is full of violence and hate. How do we combat hate to prevent tragedies in the communities around us? Bill Goodman, host of THINK HUMANITIES talks with Raleigh Kincaid, a LMFT, about the role of therapy, listening, and empathy in healing hate.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spal…
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Richard Taylor, former Kentucky Poet Laureate, is back in the THINK HUMANITIES studio to talk about his new memoir, "Fathers." Richard talks to host Bill Goodman about interconnections between fathers and father figures in his life and his family, from the Civil War through the present. THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the…
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Sharon is the author of two books and has a rich background in theology. She deeply knows and has a heart for the ever-present Love available to every person and wants to connect them with the source of it, Jesus Christ. She teaches Bible studies and volunteers with inpatients and in hospice service. Connect with Sharon: https://www.Sharon-William.…
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Sharon is the author of two books and has a rich background in theology. She deeply knows and has a heart for the ever-present Love available to every person and wants to connect them with the source of it, Jesus Christ. She teaches Bible studies and volunteers with inpatients and in hospice service. Connect with Sharon: https://www.Sharon-William.…
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Today on THINK HUMANITIES, we're getting excited for Gurney Fest, a celebration of Kentucky Writer Gurney Norman in Lexington! Listen to Bill Goodman talk to Dr. Morris Grubbs who will be talking about Gurney as a master of short story writing. In the second half of the episode hear a 2021 conversation between Bill and Gurney.Gurney Fest is hosted …
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Many Kentuckians are unaware of the history of Simmons College in Louisville or that Simmons is one of only two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Kentucky. Rev. Chris Caldwell, a member of the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau, joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to tell us more about Simmons College.For more information …
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Book banning has reached new heights in recent months and years. Join the THINK HUMANITIES podcast to hear a discussion about how book bans have been affecting Kentuckians with Wayne Onkst and Tammy Blackwell, both long-time Kentucky librarians.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Kar…
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THINK HUMANITIES is back with a special episode hosted by Spalding's Lynnell Edwards. Today, she talks to poet, author, and editor Lesléa Newman about "October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard" and how poetry is needed in our current time.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by Spalding University's Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of…
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It's Kentucky Book Festival Week. Come on our to meet lots of fantastic authors and find a new favorite book! Get excited by listening to this short interview by EKU's Tom Martin with author J.R. Ward who will be at the Kentucky Book Festival on Saturday, October 21st.For more information, visit kybookfestival.org.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible …
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It's almost Kentucky Book Festival time! Get excited by listening to THINK HUMANITIES' Bill Goodman talk to KBF Director Katerina Stoykova and KBF Event Producer Julie Klier about the fantastic lineup and events planned for October 21st.For a full schedule of Kentucky Book Festival events, visit kybookfestival.orgTHINK HUMANITIES is made possible b…
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Former Kentucky Governor Paul E. Patton joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to discuss his upcoming book coauthored with Jeffrey S. Suchanek entitled "The Coal Miner Who Became Governor." Patton will be at this year's Kentucky Book Festival on October 21st at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, Kentucky. For more information, visit kybookfesti…
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John Winn Miller, award winning investigative journalist and novelist, joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to talk about his latest book, "The Hunt for the Peggy C," a World War II maritime thriller. Miller will be at the 42nd Kentucky Book Festival on October 21st at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington. For more information, visit kybookfestiv…
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This week on THINK HUMANITIES we're discussing African American history. First up is Dr. Eric Jackson, Professor of History at Northern Kentucky University, who talks about the impact of African American Studies programs around the nation. On the back half of the program, Bill Goodman talks to Amrita Chakrabarti Myers, Professor of History at India…
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The Kentucky Book Festival is just over a month away, and we're very excited to introduce you to some authors you can meet there on October 21st! Today's special guest on THINK HUMANITIES is Patricia Hudson, the author of a new historical fiction entitled "Traces," which tells the story of the Boone women. Patricia talks about her research process …
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The past few years have been hard on museums in Kentucky. Today on THINK HUMANITIES, we hear from Wathetta Buford with the African American Museum of Bowling Green and Mandy Higgins of the Lexington History Museum to hear about their renovations and new exhibits.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena…
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The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is one of the oldest lineage societies in the US, and is headquartered in Louisville. Director Todd Bale joins THINK HUMANITIES to talk about the important work that NSSAR does.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann …
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Sarah McCartt-Jackson is a poet, writer, folklorist, educator, and more. She joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to talk about some of her poetry and writing, how she introduces poetry to people, and the role of folklore and place in her writing.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund…
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Kentucky is home to two historic Shaker villages. Today, Tommy Hines, director of the South Union Shaker Village joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to share some of the fascinating history of the South Union community which maintained a folklife that was unique among Shaker villages.Tommy Hines is also available through our Speakers Bureau. To …
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Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey is a multi-passionate creative entrepreneur who primarily works with creatives who want to leave the cubicle life in pursuit of the creative life. She’s a relentless tough love cheerleader for possibility. Her teaching and coaching style is at the intersection of leadership development, creativity, and wellness. She is the …
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Did you know that 11 U.S. Supreme Court Justices have been from Kentucky? David Miller joins Bill Goodman on THINK HUMANITIES to talk about Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, how he went from a humble beginnings in Louisville to the Supreme Court, and the impact of his legacy on the Supreme Court.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous sup…
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Natalie Lawson is a Founding Ambassador & Certified Radiant Leader through Girl Power Alliance. She is the co-author and creator of the “Rise to Your Purpose” Devotional, Podcast, and Signature Program in partnership with her sister Brandie. When working with Natalie, she will help you set up systems for your business, and gain clarity around your …
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Jaclyn Whitt has a background in music production and in 2019, she got into audiobook narration and production which also led to her being introduced to a screenwriting professor who taught her professional screenwriting. Since 2021, Jaclyn has been winning screenwriting awards, pitching to producers, writing scripts for actors' Demo Reels, and con…
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On this episode of THINK HUMANITIES, special guest host and poet Lynnell Edwards speaks with award-winning poet Maggie Smith about her new memoir "You Could Make This Place Beautiful."THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.…
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Jaclyn Whitt has a background in music production and in 2019, she got into audiobook narration and production which also led to her being introduced to a screenwriting professor who taught her professional screenwriting. Since 2021, Jaclyn has been winning screenwriting awards, pitching to producers, writing scripts for actors' Demo Reels, and con…
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Elizabeth Cottrell's career has taken her from leprosy researcher to stay-at-home mother, to community leader and speaker serving on nonprofit and corporate boards, to freelance writer/editor and blogger at Heartspoken.com, and now to author of HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire. Above all, she is a connec…
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Kim Wickens' new book, 'Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse' is full of fabulous history and stories about one of Kentucky's most famous racehorses and is sure to delight both equine enthusiasts and laypeople alike. Bill Goodman, host of THINK HUMANITIES, recently spoke with Kim at her book launch …
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We talk about Appalachia a lot on THINK HUMANITIES, and today we're going to be talking about ballet in Appalachia with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis, who shares stories from her childhood and her research about the impact of ballet on girls in Appalachian communities.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Je…
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Our guest on THINK HUMANITIES is Christian Marnon. Marnon is a journalist with an interest in the traditional, spiritual, and eclectic music of the Appalachian region. An avid record collector, Marnon has spent years documenting the small-town record studios and the artists who cut records there, many of whom existed in relative obscurity as coal m…
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Joshua Rutherford wanted to be a writer all his life. From an early age, his imagination took flight, allowing him to dream up worlds and universes expansive enough to hold his many characters, settings and stories. From refugees and assassins to knights and kings, Josh has always sought to integrate his beliefs and experiences into the tapestry of…
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How much do you know about Kentucky's first senator? Historian Steven Walker joins THINK HUMANITIES to share about John Brown and how he came to be Kentucky first senator.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.…
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Wendy Anne Hunt is the author of the inspirational Christian devotional Whispers of Grace, as well as several other titles. She lives in Southern New Jersey with her husband and three children. A passion for ‘redemptive writing' that points others to the cross and the Savior, Wendy is happiest when putting pen to paper—whether writing music, weavin…
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Our guest on the podcast today is Sarah Hoskins. Sarah is a documentary photographer who is known for her photography project at The Homeplace where she has spent over twenty years photographing historic African American communities in Kentucky’s Inner Bluegrass Region.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding Universi…
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How much do you know about Juneteeth? Dr. Alicestyne Turley joins the podcast to talk about the history of Juneteenth and the less-known Emancipation Saturday, celebrated on August 8th.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by generous support from the Spalding University Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing.…
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Did you know that the first African-American to win a Pulitzer Prize was born in Owensboro, Kentucky? Moneta Sleet, Jr, was the photographer and close friend of Martin Luther King, Jr, and won the Pulitzer for a photo of Coretta from King's funeral. Today on THINK HUMANITIES you'll hear from Drew Hardesty and Emmy Woosley about their work to produc…
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Kayla and Andy are authors, speakers, founders, and facilitators changing the way the world does connection. Their movement, The Raft Project, is making support normal and expected. Along with creating a safe space for real conversations in their community, they've poured their hearts into their Amazon bestseller, Good, and You? How to Get Real Sup…
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Lou Anna Red Corn recently retired from a pretigious career in law. Since 2016 she served as Commonwealth's Attorney for Fayette County. She is also a member of the Osage nation and a Kentucky Humanities board member. Tune in to hear from Lou Anna about her background, advocacy work, and her plans going forward.THINK HUMANITIES is made possible by …
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Dr. Keith McCutchen is a composer, conductor, pianist and an associate professor of music at Kentucky State University. He also happens to be one of our newest board members! Dr. McCutchen joins THINK HUMANITIES to share about his background, how he got into music, and what music tells us about African American history.THINK HUMANITIES is made poss…
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David Creel is a Ziglar Master Coach and loves helping people transform their lives through the power of coaching. He is the co-author of the book, Road Trip: From Survival to Legacy, which is available as an ebook, audiobook, or in print. Connect with David: https://davidcreel.com/ Masterclass of One Podcast: https://masterclassofone.com/ https://…
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