WAREHOUSE
In The Warehouse, we store everything that’s been unloaded from the Content Barges. You can see it all in a glance…and each piece is arranged by delivery date!
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and published in 1922, this is one of the most intriguing tales you’ll ever hear. Born as an old man, Benjamin Button actually grows younger during the course of his life. Here is the story…
Nametags
Monica Earley—former Special Operations Chief Protocol Officer—is back and leading the conversation about accepted codes of behavior in every situation. In this episode, she’s covering name tags—the history, purpose, placement, and more! (You’ll be surprised by what you will learn!). By the way, did you know there’s a national name tag day? Get it all in this Protocol Conversation!
April 13, 2023
Common Phrases from Shakespeare
The Most Dangerous Game
When a big-game hunter from New York falls off a yacht in the black of night, his only option is to swim for the nearest island. What’s waiting for him there will put all his hunting knowledge to the test as he fights for his life in this exciting adventure.
Aunt Sammy
Uncle Sam wants you! Most of us can picture Uncle Sam’s image in our minds. But what about Aunt Sammy? Did you even know there was an Aunt Sammy? In this classic “Betcha Didn’t Know,” Leslie Anne Tarabella tells the story of an important American lady–and why millions of people counted on her during The Great Depression and throughout World War II. Aunt Sammy was a constant presence on national radio for two decades. She received hundreds of thousands of letters. And she wasn’t even real! This is History that has been forgotten…but is still worth knowing today!
Return to Sawyerton Springs
The enchanting town of Sawyerton Springs does exist, and Andy Andrews has found it in the hearts of those who long to take a deep breath, relax, and take the time to find the humor and meaning in everyday life. There’s a little bit of this small town in all of us – a place apart, ”behind the times,” inhabited by a cast of characters we seem to have known for years. Savor the time you spend in Sawyerton Springs. You might just find another hometown you want to claim as your own!
April 11, 2023
Unintended consequences can be grouped into three types: a positive unexpected benefit, a negative unexpected drawback, a perverse result: when an intended solution makes a problem worse. Here’s a few dealing with the latter…
Easter
A few years ago I attended my first Catholic mass in a busy church outside Birmingham. It was Easter Sunday. I sat in the nosebleed section.
Legend Meets Legend
From the Audio Book and Writer’s Docks, Wisdom Harbour presents a unique fusion of two legendary talents! Jean Shepherd’s iconic voice with the timeless poetry of Robert Service provides an extraordinary combination of classic artistry.
Uniquely Acoustic
In this next episode from Admiral Bean studio, Anthony Crawford pulls out 4 different acoustic guitars dating back as far as the 1930s. Each one has a unique story, character, and of course, you'll get to hear the distinct sound as Anthony picks, strums, and bends...
March 30, 2023
Home Remedies–Fact or Fiction?
Poetry Conversations: How Do I Love Thee?
In this new addition to the Writers Dock, Poetry Conversations takes a deep look at some of the best poetry ever written. Watch and listen as Gloria Gaither (a former high school English teacher) and Andy Andrews (a former high school poetry hater) discuss Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s sonnet “How Do I Love Thee?” Will Andy be swayed? Listen and find out! Also included is the tale of a Valentine Poem Gloria once wrote for her husband, Bill, that mentions “Browning” in the text.