Words About Stuff

Hosted by Amy the Copywriter

What lights you up? 🎙️🧠💬 A curious little podcast about people, their passions & what it all means. Settle in for stories, new perspectives, and the messy ✨magic✨ of being human.

  1. 6D AGO

    Why Boredom, Books & Corgis Matter (Part 1 of 2 w/ Lisa Livingston-Brown: Teacher, Author, Con-Goer & Corgi-Haver) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 19

    Which book turned Lisa into a reader? How did she embarrass herself on her first date with her now-husband? And why is boredom so important? Guest: Lisa Livingston-Brown: Author, Teacher, Corgi-Haver, ✨ explore more here: 🔖 Substack (The Archaeology Department): https://substack.com/@lisalivingstonbrown 🟥 YouTube Food Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoOldOtaku In this episode we explore: Books, conventions, and stories. Plus a sneak peek at the Archaeology Department. 🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳 💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.com Follow along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb 🏡 All things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩ 00:00 Clip 00:16 Intro 00:22 Welcome Guest: Teacher Lisa Livingston-Brown 00:48 How We Met 02:43 Of Bridal Dresses, Battles & Books 04:42 Erotic Literature 06:51 The Creative Process: Write & Remove 07:47 Sponsor: Used Bookstores 08:35 What Makes Us Awesome Today 11:37 1. A Book That Changed Your World 18:04 Anime: Slime Reincarnation or Cowboy Bebop 19:38 2. Convention Moments: VTubers, Royalty & Husbands 24:46 3. Corgis 29:48 4. Weirdest Food 34:48 5. Dream Business: The Archaeology Department 40:38 Indie Bookstores 42:28 Adventures with Bones & Boredom 45:11 Embryology & Art 46:57 Links to Foodie & Author Lisa 47:51 Stolen Outro: Willy Wonka 🎬 Credits 🎬 Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the Copywriter Music by DELOSound 💬 Also Mentioned💬 BSquared Photography by Bill Brown: https://www.facebook.com/BSquaredPhotoLV Literotica Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros: https://rebeccayarros.com/fourthwing Dragonriders of Pern Series by Anne McCaffrey & Todd J. McCaffrey: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/PN2/dragonriders-of-pern/ Level Up Expo: https://lvlupexpo.com/ Harry Pottery by J.K. Rowling: https://www.ebay.com/b/Harry-Potter-Books/261186/bn_7023324379 A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle: https://www.madeleinelengle.com/books/ Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery: https://lmmonline.org/books/anne-of-green-gables/ Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/NAD/nancy-drew/ The Hardy Boys Series by Franklin W. Dixon: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/HAB/the-hardy-boys/ Trixie Belden, Girl Detective Series by Julie Campbell and Kathryn Kenny: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/TII/trixie-belden-girl-detective/ The Lord of the Flies by William Golding: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/286951/lord-of-the-flies-by-william-golding/ The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins: https://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/works.htm Divergent by Veronica Roth: https://veronicarothbooks.com/books/divergent/ Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer: https://stepheniemeyer.com/books/ 1984 by George Orwell Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury: https://raybradbury.com/ Animal Farm by George Orwell Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9054364/ Cowboy Bebop: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0213338/ ironmouse | Vtuber on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ironmouse/videos Chris Broad's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisAbroad CDawgVA (Connor's) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CDawgVA Trash Taste Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TrashTaste Cyclothon Video with Donation Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbzOfE_6dqM Immune Deficiency Foundation: https://primaryimmune.org/ Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K): https://mst3k.com/ SoonerCon: https://soonercon.com/ Takoyaki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takoyaki Mentaiko: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollock_roe Kimchi Pancake: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi-buchimgae Copper Cat Books: https://coppercatbooks.com/ The Sci-Fi Center: https://www.thescificenter.com/ Castlevania TV Series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6517102/

    48 min
  2. APR 26

    What Actually Makes You… You? The Puzzle of Identity (Part 2 of 2 w/ Dorothy Fee | Brand Strategist) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 18

    Are you defined by what happens to you, what you do, or why you do it? Board the Ship of Theseus and get curious about the “shaken jar."If you missed part 1, listen or watch here: 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Mk6ZfLGhAe6vxgjTyvSET?si=vxzRuYaJQFi9BlrmXsOICQ 🟥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/nqzOYDZtZl0Guest: Dorothy Fee | Brand Strategist ✨ get clarity here: 🌐 See Dorothy's Work: https://www.dorothycopy.com/ 💼 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothy-fee/ 🥳 Reveal Your Marketing Blindspot: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/62c5e41e5aa18e00182813de In this episode we explore: What actually makes up your identity... and how much of it is yours to control? 🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳 A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out! 💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.com Follow along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb 🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩ 00:00 Clip 00:19 Welcome Back Dorothy Fee 00:44 Identity 05:23 Your Body as Identity 09:29 The Roles You Choose to Play 12:41 Your Title 19:36 Embodied vs Performative 21:41 Sponsor: Blood Donation 23:21 Your Morals 23:58 Grammar Warriors 28:59 Religion 32:31 Time (Wisdom, Age, Experience) 40:36 Experiences (What Happens Around You) 46:40 What's Working for Dorothy 50:32 Boundaries 52:11 Identity & Philosophy Links 53:14 For More Dorothy (or Help with Your Brand Identity) 54:48 Stolen Outro: Mr. Rogers 🎬 Credits 🎬 Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the Copywriter Music by DELOSound 💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬 The Obstacle is the Way (Ryan Holiday): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/314003/the-obstacle-is-the-way-expanded-10th-anniversary-edition-by-ryan-holiday/ Loving Bravely (Alexandra Solomon): https://www.dralexandrasolomon.com/books/loving-bravely #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #AmyTheCopywriter #DorothyFee #TheShipOfTheseus #Identity

    55 min
  3. APR 19

    How Does the Lorax Feel About AI? (Part 1 of 2 w/ Dorothy Fee | Brand Strategist) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 17

    Amy talks with brand strategist Dorothy Fee about how marketing can be less gross. And how Dr. Seuss' Lorax + Thneeds are a perfect allegory for our current AI-generated hellscape. Guest: Dorothy Fee | Brand Strategist ✨ get clarity here: 🌐 See Dorothy's Work: https://www.dorothycopy.com/ 💼 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothy-fee/ 🥳 Reveal Your Marketing Blindspot: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/62c5e41e5aa18e00182813de In this episode we explore: How chronic illness and work... work, showing up honestly online, and how understanding who you are might be the only real strategy. 🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳 A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out! 💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.com Follow along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb 🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩ 00:00 Clip 00:21 Welcome Dorothy Fee 07:54 Motivational Facebook Posts 11:57 Social Media Philosophy (What's it for?) 13:40 The Lorax and Thneeds 15:30 Sponsor: Your Ears 17:29 What Makes Us Awesome Today 21:56 Locus of Control 24:49 Yes And to Both And 29:01 1. Favorite Smell 29:40 2. Early, Late, or On time 34:48 Compulsive Knitting 36:34 Professional Identity Crisis (Imposter Syndrome) 43:38 3. Least Important Skill (edit) 45:52 4. First Question After 100 Years 46:23 5. A Pet You Don't Want 48:33 Not All Men 50:06 Part 2 Teaser (Identity) and Dorothy Links 50:25 Stolen Outro: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax 51:32 Outro 🎬 Credits 🎬 Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the Copywriter Music by DELOSound 💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬 The Obstacle is the Way (Ryan Holiday): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/314003/the-obstacle-is-the-way-expanded-10th-anniversary-edition-by-ryan-holiday/ Loving Bravely (Alexandra Solomon): https://www.dralexandrasolomon.com/books/loving-bravely Comprehensive Copywriting Academy (Filthy Rich Writer): https://wordsaboutstuff.net/filthy-rich-writer-review/ #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #AmyTheCopywriter #DorothyFee #TheLorax

    52 min
  4. APR 5

    Surviving and Thriving on LinkedIn (w/ Eli Sundelson of Big Brow Creative) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 15

    Amy and Eli Sundelson of Big Brow Creative explore strange world of LinkedIn. From wild posts and AI pitches to “LinkedIn voice” and trolls. Plus: why bold branding attracts the right people (and repels the rest) and a chaotic LinkedIn Battle Royale. Guest: Eli Sundelson of Big Brow Creative, 🤨 have fun with words here: 🌐 Website: https://www.bigbrowcreative.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisundelson/ In this episode we explore: The winding road to copywriting including telemarketing and being a jazz organist. 🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳 A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out! 💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.com Follow along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb 🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩ 00:00 Clip 00:32 Intro 00:38 Welcome Eli of Big Brow Creative 01:13 Brand Names That Get a Reaction 06:24 Uno Reverse Awesome Question 07:52 Telemarketing Stories 12:53 Movie: Sorry to Bother You 14:20 Shortest Job 16:24 Speed Round 16:32 1. A Book You've Read More Than Once 20:05 2. The Last Movie You Saw (The Testament of Ann Lee & One Battle After Another) 22:34 3. Favorite Kind of Person 24:45 4. How Many Burritos is Too Many? 25:25 Sponsor: Flu Shot 26:07 5. Jazz Organist? 27:45 Musical Interlude 34:12 LinkedIn Battle Royale 34:48 Life is Sales 36:11 LinkedIn Premium 37:17 Troll Category 38:45 LinkedIn Voice 40:46 Trolls in the Wild 41:31 LinkedIn Lunatics Reddit 44:14 Ai Pitches 44:40 Why So Serious? 45:12 AI Pitch Combat 49:29 Number Go Up 51:23 Profile Pics 53:30 Semifinals 54:09 The Champion 54:43 What's Working for Eli 57:36 Links to More Eli & Jazz 01:00:00 Stolen Outro: Perfect Person Podcast 🎬 Credits 🎬 Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the Copywriter Music by DELOSound 💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬 Columbia House Movie Subscriptions: https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/1cewn5w/i_built_my_old_cd_and_dvd_collections_through_bmg/ Columbia House Movie Stickers: https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/ms6p8o/columbia_house_movie_club_stamps_6_vhs_for_only_6/ Sorry to Bother You (Boots Riley): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5688932/ Armada and Ready Player One (Ernest Cline): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/130867/ernest-cline/ Ready Player One (movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1677720/ The Testament of Ann Lee: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34819091/ Bugonia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12300742/ Hammond Organ (Jim Huss, Keyboard Exchange International): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5CmAWPEXbs LinkedIn Lunatics: https://www.reddit.com/r/LinkedInLunatics/ The Book Corner (Used Books): https://www.instagram.com/fallsbookcorner/ #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #AmyTheCopywriter #EliSundelson #BigBrowCreative #LinkedIn

    1h 1m
  5. MAR 29

    Building the Perfect Star Trek Crew (w/ Thom Reese, Author and Book Coach) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 14

    Boldly go into the hopeful world of Star Trek: IDIC (infinite diversity in infinite combinations), fandom debates, and what makes the series endure. Plus, we build Thom’s ultimate crew across every series. Does your dream crew stack up? Guest: Thom Reese the author and book coach 📖 write or read more here: 📬 Email for Book Coaching: BookGuyThom@gmail.com 🌐 Website: https://speakingvolumes.us/ Thom: https://speakingvolumes.mybigcommerce.com/thom-reese/ 📚 Buy Books: https://speakingvolumes.mybigcommerce.com/search.php?search_query=thom+reese 🟦 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thom.reese.7 🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳 A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out! 💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.com Follow along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb 🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩ 00:00 Clip 00:23 Intro 00:29 Welcome Author Thom Reese 03:12 What Makes Thom Awesome Today 04:00 Rereading Your Own Work 05:27 When is a Piece of Writing "Done"? 07:39 Creative Imposter Syndrome (Who Needs More?) 10:49 Speed Round 11:06 1. Go-to Coffee Order 12:08 2. Most Nostalgic Song 13:14 Musical Interlude: 39 by Queen 15:01 3. Book or Movie 16:39 4. Hot Take 18:17 5. Most Treasured Possession 19:41 Sponsor: Leave a Review 22:01 Star Trek! 25:05 Thom's Favorite Series 28:11 First Star Trek Memory 29:38 Least Favorite Series 30:41 What Makes a Great Series 31:37 The Lucille Ball Connection 32:41 Thom's Trek: Choose a Ship 35:29 Special Effects Then & Now 36:57 Short Treks 37:45 Fandom Quibbles & IDIC 39:25 Star Trek Through the Years 44:25 Starfleet Academy (Spoiler) 45:31 Discovery (Spoiler) 46:09 Pick a Captain 47:29 Choose a Number One 48:13 The Best Bartender 49:52 Doctor: Who? 52:19 Hire Your Chief Engineer 53:39 Random Overpowered Character 54:45 Chief of Security Selection 55:31 Who's Your Villain? 56:25 Thom's Trek Reveal 56:57 Forgotten Communications Officer 58:23 Fun Facts: Rainn Wilson & Two Rikers 01:00:30 What's Working? (Tips for Authors) 01:02:47 Links to Be More Trekkie 01:03:51 Links to Thom's Books 01:04:35 Stolen Outro: The Truman Show 🎬 Credits 🎬 Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the Copywriter Music by DELOSound 💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬 Big Bang Theory (Anonymaish): https://www.reddit.com/r/bigbangtheory/comments/460uv5/can_we_take_a_moment_to_appreciate_the_reference/ IDIC Art (Nick McLean): https://www.facebook.com/groups/startrekwholesomeposting/posts/7572884939416070/ I'm a Doctor, not a... (LotCRules): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bgpbCRKKe0 #AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #ThomReeseAuthor #StarTrek #ThomReeseBookCoach

    1h 5m
  6. MAR 22

    New ways to tell iconic comic stories: Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman & Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. (Part 2 of 2 w/ Ricardo of RAD Studio) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 13

    In part 2 Ricardo of RAD Studio dives into comic books — how characters like Batman, Superman, and Supergirl have evolved. What makes them relatable today? Plus some throwback moments like Batman Adam West's shark repellent and live-action Superman's animated flying. If you missed part 1, listen or watch here: 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tgdmAz1qEvnsRl0f5rEPP?si=HrnE32bxTqeNzn-MxCf5Sg 🟥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/OJsFKGEcR8M Guest: Ricardo of RAD Studio 🎨 get more art: 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radstudio_/ 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@radstudio_ 🌐 Website: https://radstudioart.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radstudio/ In this episode we explore: How decades of art and writing combine to tell stories we still care about. Excelsior! 🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳 A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. 💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.com Follow along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩ 0:00 Intro Clip 00:37 Welcome to Ricardo of RAD Studio Part 2 00:59 Mention of Absolute Batman, Superman 01:26 Main Topic: Comic Books 01:41 Absolute Superman 05:08 Live Action Superman 06:16 The Logo Isn't an S for Superman 11:31 Absolute Batman 16:18 Erstwhile Multiverse 17:32 Comic Writers: Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman) & Greg Pak (Planet Hulk) 18:11 Comic Artists: Todd McFarlane (Spiderman) 20:31 Batman Costumes Through the Years 21:49 Batman, Guns & Sharks (Adam West) 23:47 No Killing Code 24:46 Batman Arkham Games: NPC Injuries 25:54 Sponsor: Workers' Rights 31:16   Spiderman Game No Killing Shenanigans 32:40 Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow 36:07 Spoilers for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (Comic & 2026 Movie?) 36:41 Spoilers End 37:54 Versions of Superwomen 41:12 Getting Confused About Game Shows 42:24 What's Working for Rick 43:02 For More Comics and Ricardo's Art 44:10 Stolen Outro: Stan Lee 🎬 Credits 🎬 Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the Copywriter Music by DELOSound 💬 Also Mentioned 💬 Every Live Action Superman Suit (Reaper_64): https://www.reddit.com/r/DC_Cinematic/comments/1clyvox/every_live_action_superman_suit_which_is_your/ Superman's Suit Through the Ages (supermanfan122508): https://www.reddit.com/r/superman/comments/1pu64n/supermans_suit_through_the_ages/ Animated Superman (HistoryPhotographed): https://www.facebook.com/reel/789661310785761 Lara Lor-Van El (Superman's Mom): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lara_(character) Updated Batman Through the Years (UsedStratetgy9): https://www.reddit.com/r/batman/comments/1g9b10s/batman_through_the_years/ Batman Shark Week (Robert Griffith): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-paXZvuKgi4 Fonzie Jumps Shark (Wake Ski 100): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs9M1m-dpgM Badass Fear & Finishing Takedowns - BATMAN Arkham Knight (Gamer4Sight): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq6c-BBNOn4 Workers' Rights (US Dept of Labor): https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/workers How to File a Complaint (US Dept of Labor): https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints Rights in the workplace (Canada): https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/rights-workplace.html File a workplace health and safety complaint (Ontario, CA): https://forms.mgcs.gov.on.ca/en/dataset/016-2026 Remembering Child Labor in West Virginia (LaBarbara): https://news.lib.wvu.edu/2018/09/05/before-the-holiday-remembering-child-labor-in-west-virginia/ What happens if you push an enemy off the roof... (RetrogaminggYTB): https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wguMr_-v8lw Family Feud contestant had to take herpes tests when Richard Dawson was host, according to book (Entertainment Weekly): https://ew.com/family-feud-contestants-herpes-tests-richard-dawson-book-8407680 #AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #WorkersRights #TakeYourBreaks #RADStudio #RADStudioArt #ComicArtist

    44 min
  7. MAR 15

    Comics, Kids' Books that Stick with You & Pick-A-Door-Probability (Part 1 of 2 w/ Ricardo from RAD Studio) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 12

    Can we beat the odds in a 3 door guessing game? Which rule-breaking kids' books stick with you? Explore banned books and more this episode. Will we ever get to Ricardo's 3 current favorite comics? Find out next week in part 2. Same bat time, same bat channel. Guest: Ricardo of RAD Studio 💪 his art alter-ego wears glasses: 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radstudio_/ 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@radstudio_ 🌐 Website: https://radstudioart.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radstudio/ 🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳 A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out! 💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.com Follow along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb 🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩ 00:00 Intro Clip 00:22 Welcome Rick of RAD Studio 01:10 What Makes Us Awesome Today 04:19 Graphic Novel: Dog Man & Cat Kid by Dav Pilkey 06:14 I Want to be in a Scary Story by Sean Taylor 06:36 Mention of Absolute Batman, Superman (move?) 06:38 Speed Round: 1. One Food Every Day 08:00 The Great Talk-Over Debate: Letterkenny or Shoresy 09:08 2. Favorite Children's Book: The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka 10:41 Scholastic Book Fair 12:45 Of Monsters and Men: Little Talks (Art) 14:17 3. Kitchen Appliance 16:07 4. First Job: Key Food & Petland 19:29 Worker's Rights 20:15 5. Lucky Number 21:21 Sponsor: Banned Books 27:37 Comic Origin Story 35:23 Where I Confuse Game Shows 37:25 We Play 3 Doors Let's Make a Deal 41:10 The Monty Hall Problem (Probability) 44:48 Follow Along: Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel 45:10 Stolen Outro: Sad Boyz Podcast 🎬 Credits 🎬 Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the Copywriter Music by DELOSound 💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬 Dog Man (Dav Pilkey): https://pilkey.com/series/dog-man Cat Kid Comic Club (Dav Pilkey): https://pilkey.com/series/cat-kid-comic-club I Want to Be in a Scary Story (Sean Taylor | Illustrations by Jean Jullien): https://www.seantaylorstories.com/books/i-want-to-be-in-a-scary-story/ The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (Jon Scieszka | Illustrations by Lane Smith): https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Jon+Scieszka Of Monsters and Men: Little Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghb6eDopW8I Nazi Book Burnings: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/book-burning Unite Against Banned Books: https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/ American Library Association (ALA) Banned Books Lists: https://www.ala.org/bbooks 15 Frequently Challenged and Banned Books in Canada (Penguin): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/campaign/721/15-frequently-banned-challenged-books Censorship by the Numbers: https://www.ala.org/bbooks/censorship-numbers The Monty Hall Problem Explained (AsapSCIENCE): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vRUxbzJZ9Y Princess Bride Poison Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE2qa96pq8I Sad Boyz Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SadBoyzPod #AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #BannedBooks #ReadMore #KidsBooks #RADStudio #RADStudioArt

    46 min

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What lights you up? 🎙️🧠💬 A curious little podcast about people, their passions & what it all means. Settle in for stories, new perspectives, and the messy ✨magic✨ of being human.