We’ve all had a time or two (... or three…) where we’ve shared a secret that wasn’t ours and it comes back to his us square in the face. Sometimes, before you even think about it, you’ve let something slip out of your mouth and immediately cringe - just wishing you could jump into a 15-second time machine so you can pull those words back into your mouth where they belong.

We’ve all been on the other side of it, too - where our trust in someone else has been eroded because of their inability to keep our secrets. You’d think we would learn this lesson early on and just mind our own business. Why is it so easy and so tempting to share secrets?

This week on Where There’s Smoke, we hear from a couple new voices! Kristen and Theresa are going to share a few of their own stories, offer a little research, and lean on some of Brene Brown’s teachings to help all of us dig around into our secrets and stories.

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GUEST HOSTS

Kristen McMullen

https://www.instagram.com/kristen_sarah_/

Theresa Ward

https://twitter.com/thefieryfeather

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr59cFzFoEU

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WTSdigs

Kristen: Local ‘mom and pop’ ethnic food markets. Get on Google and go discover!

Theresa: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, by Anne Lamott

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This was originally released on March 6, 2018 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Straight from the Source (Secrets).

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In the 1976 movie Network, upon being prompted by news anchor Howard Beale, people in cities all over the USA get up, open their windows, and yell, “I’m mad as hell as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!”. It is now 2018 and people still seem mad as hell - only now, instead of yelling out our windows, we have the internet to amplify our rage.

Recently, there has been a lot of conversation about outrage on the internet and the impact of the internet on everything from our relationships to our democracy to our psyches. This week we join that conversation. We take a step back and explore the impact of the internet and social media on both our society and each of us individually?

In the end, Brett and Nick ask themselves what they want to do differently moving forward and they provide the opportunity for listeners to ask themselves that question as well.

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#WTSdigs

Nick: The Good Place on NBC

Brett: Lovesick on Netflix

This was originally released on January 23, 2018 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, We’re Mad As Hell and We’re Not Going to Tweet It Anymore! (Complicity).

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What does it mean to explore in a world where everything’s been found?

That’s the question posed to Brett by Bassam Tarazi - author, entrepreneur, adventurer, and friend of the show. Bassam participated in The Mongol Rally which is plugged as “the greatest motoring adventure on the planet” - a 10,000 mile intercontinental car rally, from London England to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He shares his experiences with that extreme form of exploration with Brett and, together, they work on trying to understand both what exploration is and why it might be important.

Then, Brett shares a dream he had.

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GUEST: Bassam Tarazi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bassamtarazi/

Website: https://www.bassam.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bassamtarazi

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#WTSdigs

Brett: Halt and Catch Fire

Nick: Alex French Guy Cooking

This was originally released on December 5, 2017 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Eat Be Move (Exploration).

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We’ve heard it countless times before: “Beautiful minds inspire others,” “Time to inspire,”, “Get out there and inspire people”, or simply “Be inspiring.”

But, despite all of what the people and posters hanging on office walls say about inpiring others, rarely does anyone tell you how to do that. How do you inspire others?

Communication is a linchpin in our society. It enables us to form connections, influence decisions, and inspire change. How effectively we communicate comes largely down to our ability to engage and inspire others.

Chris Atkinson speaks, writes, and trains on the subject of engagement. His book, How To Engage And Inspire Audiences, has been praised as one of the most complete and actionable guides on communication and engagement. Chris joins Brett in this episode, as we explore confidence, inspiration, and the importance of sharing your story.

In addition, Brett & Nick have a question for you and a brand new #WTSdigs.

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GUEST: Chris Atkinson

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisatkinson

Websites: www.chris-atkinson.co.uk& www.strategicleaders.com

Get yourself a copy of Chris’ latest book, How To Engage And Inspire Audiences at www.corporate-energy-book.com.

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#WTSdigs

Brett: Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond – Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton, now on Netflix

Nick: Nathan For You

This was originally released on November 21, 2017 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, How to Inspire (Engagement).

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We are getting tragically hip this week with a story about a band, a country (Canada), and all the people in it. But, this episode is really about everyone, everywhere. So, regardless of who you are, where you live, and what listen to - there is a message here for you. Just listen and see.

Plus a #WTSbumps. And the announcement of WTS contest - with prizes and everything!

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GUEST: Josh Mitchell

Check out the documentary Long Time Running, streaming globally (excluding Canada) on Netflix (starting Nov 12, 2017) and on CraveTV in Canada.

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#WTSbumps

Willful Founder and CEO, Kevin Oulds, shares the Toronto-based company’s mission to make sure every Canadian adult has a will. Willful uses technology to provide simplified end-of-life planning. Willful makes getting your affairs in order affordable, convenient, and easy. Learn more at www.willful.co.

This was originally released on November 7, 2017 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Ahead by a Century (Our Life): Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip.

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Halloween is coming up and that means Halloween movies and TV specials! To celebrate, Nick explores one of the earliest and most famous Halloween specials - It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. An often overlooked element in that show is the fact that Linus must be sincere in order for the Great Pumpkin to arrive. But, what does it mean to be sincere? Is it the kind of thing that we can create or should we just fake it ‘til we make it?

Brett & Nick branch out from the Great Pumpkin to discuss sincerity in a variety of situations - from late night talk shows to a friendly neighbor.

Also, we’ve got a brand new addition of #WTSDigs.

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#WTSdigs

Brett: Jamila Woods - Heavn

Nick: Mr. Rogers accepts a Lifetime Achievement Emmy

Theresa: Videodrome (Atlanta)and Alfred Hitchcock films (Rebecca)

Nick's Bonus #WTSDig:

The Chris Gethard Show Dumpster Episode ("No Man's Trash")

This was originally released on October 17, 2017 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Just The Way You Are (Sincerity).

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It’s easy to see that the world has a lot of problems right now. But as the saying goes, slightly paraphrased, ‘The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing’. And we don’t feel that anyone who listens to this show is interested in doing nothing. So, in our first show of Season 4, we decided to tackle that little question: How do we change the world? Or at least make a significant dent in it.

This episode takes a journey from a ‘70s rock anthem through to one of 2017’s biggest blockbuster movies. We are joined on this journey by author & innovator Nilofer Merchant. Her new book, The Power of Onlyness, serves as a guide for this episode.

“Onlyness” is a term coined by Nilofer that describes an economic phenomena happening right now that asks how we will create value and solve the problems facing our world today. The answer to this question is centers on each one of us and our ability to bring our unique ideas to fruition.

All of this PLUS a quick recap of Where There’s Smoke 2.0, a new segment that puts the spotlight on our listeners endeavors, and a new member of the team joins in for #WTSdigs.

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GUEST

Nilofer Merchant

Twitter: @Nilofer

Website: www.nilofermerchant.com

Check out Nilofer’s latest book, The Power of Onlyness: Make Your Wild Ideas Mighty Enough To Dent The World: http://nilofermerchant.com/library/the-power-of-onlyness/

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#WTSbumps

Author Kevin Tumlinson

www.kevintumlinson.com

And The Wordslinger Podcast: www.kevintumlinson.com/podcast

#WTSdigs

Kristen: Little Free Library

Nick: The Great British Baking Show on Netflix

This was originally released on September 9, 2017 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Let’s Dent The World (Onlyness).

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Two holiday vignettes make up this week’s episode:

First, Brett peels back the veneer of the joyful and festive holiday season, to acknowledge that sometimes … Christmas sucks. But, what if that’s actually be a good thing? If you are feeling a bit blue this Christmas, or know someone who is, then this segment is for you.

Then, Nick chimes in with a story about silence.

Plus a special opening segment, with greetings from Brett & Nick and some holiday themed WTSdigs.

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WTS Digs!

Brett:

Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra, A Very Ping Pong Christmas: Funky Treats from Santa’s Bag

https://shawnleeubiq.bandcamp.com/album/a-very-ping-pong-christmas-funky-treats-from-santas-bag

Jazz Dispensary: Holiday Treats

http://www.recordstoreday.com/NewsItem/6533

Nick:

People Like Us - Christmas at Tate Modern:

https://archive.org/details/PeopleLikeUs-ChristmasTateModern

Joe Pera Helps You Find the Perfect Christmas Tree:

http://www.adultswim.com/videos/specials/joe-pera-helps-you-find-the-perfect-christmas-tree/

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Previous Holiday Related Digs:

Walking Through Airports/Malls/Busy Streets listening to Christmas music on headphones

John Denver & The Muppets, A Christmas Together

A Very Murray Christmas on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80042368

SOMA FM Holiday Radio App http://somafm.com/

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This was originally released on December 13, 2016 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Soaking in the Holidays (Feeling).

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Mahatma Gandhi never said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.". But … that doesn’t mean it's not an accurate statement.

This week, we explore what we can do to make a difference through service. We hear from author and speaker Jon Gordon; education leader Jim Kielsmeier; former Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams; and minister and activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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This was originally released on November 15, 2016 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Everybody Can Be Great (Service).

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What does it mean to be certain?

Which comes first: judgement or reason?

What is the difference between our differences dividing us or empowering us?

And what does any of this have to do with riding an elephant?

This week Nick & Brett explore the concept of certainty, as it exist in everything from our political climate, to our businesses, to our communities. And through the research of neurologist Dr Robert Burton, the insights of professor Jonathan Heidt, the experience of designer Mark Busse, and the unique perspective of writer Dan Harmon, they discover that self awareness, humility, and empathy may hold some of the keys to us gaining control of this wild beast called Certainty.

Plus WTSdigs, a bunch of random clips, and a sound effect or three.

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WTS Digs!

Nick: Trumpcast Podcast. Episode, “OK, You Win”

http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/trumpcast/2016/10/a_trump_supporting_trumpcast_listener_bails_on_trump.html

Brett: Audrey & Daisy documentary on Netflix  https://www.netflix.com/title/80097321

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This was originally released on November 1, 2016 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, The Elephant in the Room (Certainty).

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