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Episode 105 – The Nurture Awakens

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS105.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSOf course we would have Star Wars recommendations this week! Mel’s Recommendation: Book: Star Wars: Aftermath (Journey to The Force Awakens #1) by Chuck Wendig a new book series that bridges the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens It features a large cast of interesting characters, including a kick-ass battle droid named Mister Bones. I want a Mister Bones of my very own. We have a slightly bratty overly clever teenager, a kick ass fighter pilot mom, … Continue reading →

Episode 100 (part 2) – Recommendation MADNESS

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS100b.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSThe week long wait is OVER!!! We hope you enjoyed part 1 of show 100 and finally you will find out the winner of RECOMMENDATION MADNESS!! To take us through the Braavos and Dorne backets, we were joined by @Atypical_Ashley, @ohalchemygirl, MattShivers_VO and @missdestructo (!!!) Careful listeners will note a brief visit from @sean_schick as well during Matt’s picks (sorry). Once we got down to 8 remaining recommendations, @HeleMcGe  and @mcgenva joined us to wrap this up and name a champion! In the spirit of NO SPOILERS, … Continue reading →

Episode 100 (part 1) – Recommendation MADNESS

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS100a.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSTo celebrate our 100th podcast, we decided to do something different from our usual format, so we set up a tournament featuring past recommendations and asked a bunch of our friends to help us out. 64 recommendations… 10 guests… 3 near evictions… cellos… Alice Cooper… and MORE! So MUCH more in fact – we had to make this show into two parts.  This week you will hear the “King in the North” and “Clegane” brackets.  Next week we go through the “Braavos” and … Continue reading →

Episode 97 – An octopus grows old eating

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Episode 95 – Wiring the Fifth Ranger

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Episode 87 – AV Club

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS87.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSThis week Mel and Kelly recommend some audio and video fun… Mel’s Recommendation: Website: GraphicAudio.net: A Movie In Your Mind A cool company that adapts books into an amazing listening experience with a full cast of voice actors and sound effects. Their audiobooks are available as both cd’s and as mp3, m4B, and FLAC. If you go the download route, you can use their app (iOS, Android) to download your books. I just finished City of the Lost by Stephen Blackmoore … Continue reading →

Episode 82 – 14 Envoys

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS82.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS  Kelly’s recommendation: Music: The Envoy  by Warren Zevon Originally released in 1982, and then in 2007 with bonus tracks. Described as “The Excitable Boy” grows up. The Hula Hula Boys: “I didn’t have to come to Maui to be treated like a jerk.” Ukuleles and Sadness! Jesus Mentioned: A slow crooner about Elvis’ pill popping. ‘Ain’t That Pretty At All’: Warren is not impressed.  About ANYTHING! One of the bonus tracks is ‘Wild Thing’! Spotify! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqviDAkNo48   Mel’s Recommendation: Book/Audiobook: … Continue reading →

Episode 81 – Tidying Up at Sam’s

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS81.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS  Mel’s Recommendation: Book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo Yes, Mel read a book about being a slob.  The book claims that if you follow the method outlined in this book, you will NEVER be a slob again. Ask me for an update in a year, folks. Despite the subject matter, I found this book to be very entertaining. The author does anthropomorphize her belongings and her house, but I … Continue reading →

Episode 74 – Molly had a little lamb

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http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS74.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSIn this SHOCKING episode, Mel recommends some non-cello-based music and Kelly recommends a book.. that he READ. Kelly’s Recommendation: Book: Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore Biff was bff’s with Jesus (aka Joshua) back in the day. He gets resurrected 2000 years later by an Angel to tell the tale. This story full of lizards, healings, demons, kung fu, and Maggie Magdalene promises to make you laugh. The book also provides a sound explanation for … Continue reading →

Episode 68 – Las Fairy

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