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!
Influences: Michael McDonald & Billy Preston
Listen as Gordon talks about working with Michael McDonald and why he’s not just recognizable for his playing, but also for his singing. Gordon also goes on to talk about and play Billy Preston—who is often regarded as “The 5th Beatle.” Plus you’ll hear the hilarious story about the time Gordon asked Michael, “Are you some kind of idiot?”
Shoutin’
I drove out of Birmingham a little ways to meet my friend. I watched the interstate give way to pine trees. Pine trees gave way to farmland. Farmland gave way to cattle pastures. Somewhere deep in the sticks, my GPS went to be with the Lord.
The Gift of Dandelions
Dandelions dotted my childhood. When the long Michigan winter began to admit defeat, there were dandelions, spreading their leaves like fingers, flat and broad, across the greening grass with their tiny fists of buds in the middle. Their first spring appearance was signal for my mother to grab a plastic bucket and a long-bladed kitchen knife and head for the yard and meadow to harvest those tender plants and buds for our first batch of dandelion greens.
March 16, 2023
In this Blue Plate, Andy reads from four authors with a distinct writing voice. Can you guess who’s who? You’ll also hear from Monica Earley as we record next month’s Protocol Conversation on name tag etiquette.
Handshaking
In this new series, Chief of Protocol for Air Force Special Operations Monica Earley will lead conversations about accepted codes of behavior in every situation. Protocol Conversation #1: Handshaking
March 7, 2023
Today in history…featuring King Henry VII, Alexander Graham Bell, Dolly Parton, Peyton Manning, and more!
Fried Corn Bread
If there is one thing Bob Woodall knows for SURE, it’s how to fry some corn bread. FRIED CORN BREAD???? That’s right, and you do NOT want to miss this. From a simple recipe passed down from Bob’s grandmother, it’s easy, fast, and delicious. So grab your frying pan right now and get ready to prepare a side that’s fit for any meal!
March 2, 2023
Do you ever think of a question and think…is there even an answer to that? Andy has, and he’s sharing some of his favorite unanswerable questions.
What Do I Do Now?
Over and over again in my life, I’ve noticed that when I didn’t know what to do, I usually did nothing. I didn’t intend to do nothing. I knew “nothing” wasn’t the answer. But often, the ultimate outcome of not knowing what to do…was nothing. However, Jones gave me an answer for what to do when I didn’t know where to start, and here it is—for you.
February 28, 2023
Admit it: you don’t pay that much attention to the labels on the food you’re buying. If the package says “natural” and it’s mostly brown, that probably means it’s healthier than the colorful item next to it, right?
Why Manners?
It’s been said that good manners will open doors that the best education cannot, and this week, Leslie Anne Tarabella and Monica Earley are sitting down to discuss the importance of manners in business or social situations. In this quick discussion, you’ll hear how Leslie Anne guided their son to greeting new people in a proper way, how Monica trains others to get better at small talk, and why lingering around a casual dinner can sometimes be the best way to entertain guests.
February 23, 2023
Monica Earley pops by Wisdom Harbour Studios, and this episode is all about the do’s and don’ts of handshaking around the world.