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The Pod Report: Oct 8, We can listen while we do other things
One of the greatest advantages of podcasting is that listening is passive -- we can listen while we do other things.
Streaming Source for the week of October 12
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of Oct. 12, 2026.
The Garden Bug: Pillbugs
These creatures are not insects; they are actually tiny crustaceans that have adapted to living on land. They have gills, and are closely related to lobsters, shrimp, and crayfish.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Degree of unity
Civilizations should be measured by the degree of diversity attained and the degree of unity retained.
Streaming Source for the week of October 5
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of Oct. 5, 2026.
The Garden Bug: Red Hot Poker
Known as "Red Hot Poker" or "The Torch Lily", this perennial is native to Africa. It thrives in well-draining soil, needs little care and resists pests.
Divas on a Dime: Mother's Roast Potatoes
My mother was not what anyone could call an enthusiastic cook. She cooked because her family insisted on needing dinner every evening. But she could make a roast potato better than anyone.
Best Bites: Vegetable Ribbon Salad
Welcome in the fall season with colorful ribbons of orange, green, yellow and red! Abundant zucchini, squash and carrots can be woven together with fettuccine pasta…
Celebrity Extra: JoAnna Garcia Swisher
I recently discovered the series "Sweet Magnolias" on Netflix and binged all five seasons over the summer. Is there going to be a sixth one anytime soon?
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Everyone should have kids
Everyone should have kids. They are the greatest joy in the world. But they are also terrorists.
The Pod Report: Oct 1, Time for women to be the main characters
It’s time for women to be the main characters in their own stories, and podcasting is one way we can make that happen.
Salome's Stars: October 1
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Emotions can run high when they involve personal matters that no one really wants to talk about.
Celebrity Extra: Michael Emerson
Is it true that Michael Emerson's character on the show "Evil" was originally going to be killed off after the first season? I've always enjoyed his acting ever since I saw him on "Lost."
Streaming Source for the week of September 28
Here's what to watch and where to watch it for the week of Sept. 28, 2026.
The Pod Report: Sep 24, Being a great podcaster
Being a great podcaster and a great salesperson requires you to first be coachable.
The Garden Bug: Puddling
This behavior, where butterfiles and other insects gather to feed at sandy puddles, moist soil, or on dung, carrion or animal secretions, enables them to supplement their diet…
Kovels Antiques and Collecting: Garden Ornaments
They say that imitation is the highest form of praise, and it follows that the most desirable antiques are often the most reproduced. Take the famous "Wally Birds" made by Martin Brothers of England…
Salome's Stars: September 24
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Confidence grows as you work your way through some knotty situations. Watch out for distractions from well-meaning supporters…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Make failure your teacher
Make failure your teacher, not your undertaker.
Celebrity Extra: The Last Showgirl
I finally saw the new "Naked Gun" movie that came out this past year. Pamela Anderson was really good in it. Does she have any more comedies coming out?