Where There's Smoke

"That's All I Remember of Her." - Nick's Christmas Podcast

Hey, Explorers! It's a Christmas miracle! We know we've been quiet, but during some sort of post-Thanksgiving-fueled mania, Nick decided to make a short mini-series where he dives (too) deep into the 2012 Made-For-TV Christmas musical, The Mistle-Tones. The podcast is called Unwrapping the Mistle-Tones.  While you CAN watch the movie first and get a lot of enjoyment, the episodes were designed so that you don't have to see the movie, because... mostly people haven't. So, today, we present to you the first episode of that series and hope that you enjoy it! If you want the rest, just go check out Unwrapping the Mistle-Tones wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify  Apple Podcasts (Also, has anyone else been hearing the rumblings coming from Metaphor Beach?) Unwrapping the Mistle-Tones Episode Description: In our first episode, we're not only figuring out how to make this thing, but we're also exploring whether or not Joseph Campbell's monomyth (aka "The Hero's Journey") can help us understand perhaps the central theme of The Mistle-Tones: grief. Thanks to Dr. Candi Cann! For more information about what's done done and what she's doing next, visit https://www.deathscholar.com. Thanks to Jason Rogel for both speaking with me, but also kinda blindly accepting what this whole project is. Watch The Mistle-Tones right now on ⁠Amazon Prime⁠ and ⁠Hulu⁠. For more about Nick, check out⁠ www.podcastmonster.com⁠. Disclaimer: Unwrapping the Mistle-Tones is an independent commentary podcast and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Freeform, ABC Family, Disney, or the creators of the film. All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Clips are used for critical analysis under Fair Use doctrine.  

82: A Christmas Episode

It is December and any show worth its weight in gold (or frankincense… or myrrh) has a Christmas episode - and WTS is definitely with its weight in tree resin. This episode comes to you in the form of two audio gifts. We even wrapped them and put them under the tree for you. We hope you enjoy them and, perhaps, even take away an idea or two that helps your holiday season be merry and bright. Thank you to Joseph Quinn for joining us in this episod and also for crafting and recording this year’s jazzy holiday version of our theme. p.s. This is Where There’s Smoke’s 3rd Christmas episode. If you love Christmas and all things Christmas, be sure to check out the other two - 38: A Where There’s Smoke Christmas and 56: Soaking in the Holidays (Feeling) . The first is an all-time fun and wacky WTS classic, and the second is a beautiful and reflective listen. Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at www.wheretheressmoke.co * * * If you dig this episode, please share it with at least one person! And don’t forget to subscribe yourself, so you never miss a new episode in the feed. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co. To reach out to us or give the show a signal boost, find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. We are @exploreWTS on all three. You can also email us on connect@wheretheressmoke.co. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes. If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes You can also find us on PocketCasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at www.wheretheressmoke.co.

81: Halloween or Hallo... won't? (Play)

What is Halloween without the trick or treating?That is the question that started the journey of this episode. A lot of our traditions over the next few months are going to look different this year. Not just Halloween. It’s unlikely that celebrations of US Thanksgiving, Diwali, Hanukkah, or Christmas will have the same gatherings of people they have in the past. And that sucks. And many people feel stuck. And this feeling of being stuck is not exclusive to Halloween where 2020 is concerned.So how do we adapt? And is perhaps perhaps a tool that can help all of us adapt? For Halloween … and beyond. Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at www.wheretheressmoke.co * * * BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:We want to share the mic … with you! What does that mean? Well, how would you like to create an episode of Where There’s Smoke? Do you have an idea, concept, something you've been pondering, and you think ‘That would make an amazing Where There’s Smoke’? Well, let’s make it!  We are looking for collaborators, co-writers, and co-hosts. Fresh new perspectives to be a part of the Where There’s Smoke universe. Is that you? If so, email us at connect@wheretheressmoke.co If you want to pitch us an idea for a show. Great. But you don't need to have an entire pitch right now. Just tell us why you want to work with us.Tell us why you think you'd be a great person for us to work with. Tell us why you think you'd make a great addition to the WTS universe.  Email us at connect@wheretheresmoke.co and let’s start a dialogue. * * * If you dig this episode, please share it with at least one person! And don’t forget to subscribe yourself, so you never miss a new episode in the feed. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co. To reach out to us or give the show a signal boost, find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. We are @exploreWTS on all three. You can also email us on connect@wheretheressmoke.co. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes. If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes You can also find us on PocketCasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at www.wheretheressmoke.co.

80: Can We Talk? (Dialogue)

The world is grappling with a lot of tough issues. Issues that are nuanced and layered. Issues that don’t necessarily have a right or wrong answer. Issues that demand dialogue for progress. And yet we seem to mostly be doing something else.  This week we are talking about talking. Debate vs Dialogue. Nick revisits an actual debate, and both Nick and Brett attempt to create some dialogue.  In the end they hope to answer the question, Is dialogue dead? Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at www.wheretheressmoke.co * * * Make sure to check out Nick's new podcast, Shame Rules!. Click here and subscribe: http://smarturl.it/jjuoz0   BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:We want to share the mic … with you! What does that mean? Well, how would you like to create an episode of Where There’s Smoke? Do you have an idea, concept, something you've been pondering, and you think ‘That would make an amazing Where There’s Smoke’? Well, let’s make it!  We are looking for collaborators, co-writers, and co-hosts. Fresh new perspectives to be a part of the Where There’s Smoke universe. Is that you? If so, email us at connect@wheretheressmoke.co If you want to pitch us an idea for a show. Great. But you don't need to have an entire pitch right now. Just tell us why you want to work with us.Tell us why you think you'd be a great person for us to work with. Tell us why you think you'd make a great addition to the WTS universe.  Email us at connect@wheretheresmoke.co and let’s start a dialogue.

79: Lessons from Chadwick (Generosity)

This week our episode is inspired by the life of Chadwick Boseman. We challenge ourselves to look at how we are showing up in the world. With all of our fears and doubts and distractions, and over corrections and under corrections, and at times just plain laziness or indifference - how many of us manage to consistently show up in our life? For ourselves and for others? To bring all of ourselves to the party? We hear a story from Personal Story expert, Bo Eason. And you may just leave this episode with a different view on generosity, and a renewed commitment to bring it.   Check out Bo Eason’s new book, There's No Plan B for Your A-Game: Be the Best in the World at What You Do, at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43263553-there-s-no-plan-b-for-your-a-game And find out more information about Bo and his Story Power workshops at https://boeason.com Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at www.wheretheressmoke.co   * * * WTSdigs Brett: Ted Lasso, on Apple+Nick: Avatar: The Last Airbender, available on Netflix Nick's wedding links: here and here. Want to get Nick and Ashley a wedding gift? http://smarturl.it/jjuoz0 And we want to hear from you. What is your strongest example of something that is much better than it has any right to be / much better than it needs to be. Share on socials using #BetterThanItNeededToBe or email us with your example at connect@wheretheressmoke.co. If you dig this episode, please share it with at least one person! And don’t forget to subscribe yourself, so you never miss a new episode in the feed. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co. To reach out to us or give the show a signal boost, find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. We are @exploreWTS on all three. You can also email us on connect@wheretheressmoke.co. * * *DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes. If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunesYou can also find us on PocketCasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at www.wheretheressmoke.co.