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26/06/2025

A Sassy Conversation with Magazine Icon Jane Pratt

When I helped launch Twist magazine in the late '90s, we basically huddled around old issues of Sassy like sacred texts, trying to decode what made them so special. The answer? Jane Pratt. So it was with excitement and a little nervousness that I jumped on a Substack Live Interview with her. We chatted about: Her miserable boarding school experience and how it inspired Sassy Getting pulled off 70% of newsstands after a boycott by the religious right The secret behind Sassy's success and why it changed so many lives Her evolution from Sassy to Jane Working with Michael Stipe, who she dated for years and now calls her best friend and daughter's godfather Her decision to launch Another Jane Pratt Thing on Substack rather than a standalone website How she finds new writers and spots a good story What makes her such a good editor Gen X resilience Why she hates the word "influencer," even though she was one of the first Her optimism about the current state of the media Name dropping The shift to multi-hyphenate careers, and what she puts as her profession on doctor's forms. Subscribe to Small Talk to hear more Substack Live interviews with interesting folk.

26/06/2025

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1 h 3 min
20/12/2022

How a Songwriter Flopped His Way to the Top of the Charts

Live from The Bourbon Room in Hollywood, an interview with pop music songwriter Sam Hollander. His new book 21-Hit Wonder: Flopping My Way to the Top of the Charts details the many spectacular failures he endured until he finally hit it big in his early 40s. Sam has written chart toppers for such artists as Panic! At the Disco, Fitz and the Tantrums, Katy Perry, Weezer, Jewel, and Train. We spoke in front of a packed crowd about his many mishaps, his music industry rollercoaster ride, and how he writes hit songs despite not being able to play an instrument or read music. With special guest performances by Chris Pierce, Jordan Topf, and Terese Curatolo. Write About Now @ www.writeaboutnowmedia.com Sign up for my newsletter Small Talk @ https://jonathan856.substack.com/ Support the show on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/writeaboutnowpodcast

20/12/2022

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1 h 20 min
27/09/2024

You Won't Believe What Books Parents Are Trying to Ban

This week is Banned Books Week, which draws attention to the number of book ban attempts in U.S. schools and libraries. So far, in 2024, the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 414 attempts to censor books, with 1,128 unique titles challenged. American Library Association President Cindy Hohl joins the show to talk about who is trying to rid people of reading these books and why. She also discusses what the ALA and other groups are doing to fight back. Order the new Write About Now book @ bit.ly/BackStories

27/09/2024

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31 min
16/01/2025

An LA Wildfire Survivor Shares Her Story

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed 12,000 structures and taken at least 25 lives. In an intimate conversation, guest Lee Ann Daly shares her harrowing experience of evacuating her Pacific Palisades home with just minutes to spare, managing to save three cats and only a few documents. Lee Ann is a creative executive and former head of marketing at ESPN, Reuters, and the Game Show Network. In our conversation, she brings her unique perspective to processing tragedy. We discuss the true character of the Pacific Palisades that you won't hear in the news, details of her traumatic escape, the challenges of navigating California's complex fire insurance system, and how she's coping with the uncertainty of this unprecedented tragedy. To donate to families affected by the fire: Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network To help animals in need: Pasadena Humane Society

16/01/2025

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57 min
10/04/2023

Side Hustle Ideas You Can Do From Home

Are you looking to start a hustle that helps you earn some extra money on the side? This episode is for you. Guest Nick Loper is the host of the podcast The Side Hustle Show and the author of nine books. At any given time, he's engaged in 10 to 15 side hustles that earn him hundreds to thousands of dollars monthly. On the show, we talk about identifying opportunities in your own life, the steps and barriers to success, writing side hustles in 2023, and much more.

10/04/2023

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52 min
02/01/2023

Don't Have the Patience To Meditate? Try This Instead.

Mindful meditation has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and pain, but many of us don't have the time or patience to make it a regular practice. Guest Jake Eagle says he has the solution - micro-dosing mindfulness. In his new book The Power of AWE, he and co-author Michael Amster, MD, share a simple mindfulness practice that can help you achieve the benefits of meditation in a matter of 20 seconds. For more information: linktr.ee/jonathansmall

02/01/2023

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42 min
09/10/2024

From Carpet Salesman to Thriller Author

Andrew Bridgeman has sold everything from carpets to insurance, but like so many of us, his lifelong dream was to publish a novel. And now he's done it. At the age of 59, he just released his debut, Fortunate Son, a political thriller with memorable characters and plot twists that will keep you reading through the night. On the pod, Andrew talks to me about the challenges of learning to write at a later age, the importance of persistence, and the unexpected twists in his publishing journey. Andrew also offers insights into his unique approach to character development and plot construction. This convo is a must-listen for aspiring writers and book lovers alike. Sign up for my masterclass on working with Generative AI: https://pandemicuniversity.com/product/generative-ai/

09/10/2024

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47 min
08/11/2022

Powerful Ways to Raise Your Confidence Level

We all struggle with our self-confidence from time to time. But there are adjustments you can make mentally and physically to help boost your confidence and make a powerful impression. Guest Karen Donaldson is a communication, body language, and confidence coach. She works with politicians, celebrities, and artists to help improve their confidence when they're speaking or not speaking. Karen is also the author of several books, including Speak Like You Breathe: 30 Lessons to Become a Naturally Confident Speaker. She talks about the steps you can take today to act more confidently. She also shares insight into how other people use their body language to manipulate you.

08/11/2022

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56 min
20/11/2024

Murder, She Wrote: Inside the Mind of a Mystery Writer

Liz Mugavero is a bestselling cozy mystery writer of the Cat Cafe series, which she writes under the pen name Cate Conte. She's also a writing coach and the host of the podcast Get Writing with Liz Mugavero. In this episode, we explore the fundamentals of mystery writing and Liz's journey to becoming a published author. She shares insights passed down from her grandfather, a small town detective, and reveals how she discovered her passion for crime writing. Other topics include creating compelling characters, building story settings, the cozy mystery genre, the brilliance of The Artists' Way, writing productivity tips, and creative mindfulness practices. .

20/11/2024

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56 min
05/12/2023

What You Think You Know About Story Is Wrong

Guest Lisa Cron is a story coach and author of Wired for Story, Story Genius, and Story or Die. Cron combines her wisdom of working with writers in the publishing and TV business with her fascination in the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience. She says that all humans are hardwired for story; we think in story. When writers tap into this, it triggers a dopamine rush that tells us to pay attention. The problem is too many writers don't know what makes a good story. They're stuck more in "writing well" than in writing in a way that triggers the brain to want more. In this interview, she untaps the the hidden source of great storytelling, with practical tips on how to apply it to your own work.

05/12/2023

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1 h 11 min

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A Sassy Conversation with Magazine Icon Jane Pratt

How a Songwriter Flopped His Way to the Top of the Charts

You Won't Believe What Books Parents Are Trying to Ban

An LA Wildfire Survivor Shares Her Story

Side Hustle Ideas You Can Do From Home

Don't Have the Patience To Meditate? Try This Instead.

From Carpet Salesman to Thriller Author

Powerful Ways to Raise Your Confidence Level

Murder, She Wrote: Inside the Mind of a Mystery Writer

What You Think You Know About Story Is Wrong

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