No Wednesday

No Wednesday

By Dr. C. Emmanuel LittleEducationSelf-Improvement
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No Wednesday episodes

  • Lessons From Layoffs

    In this week's episode, Emmanuel talks about his experience dealing with being laid off recently, with some hopefully universal lessons for listeners. Be sure to share this one with anyone who's lost a job! More show notes below:





    The album "Call It Morning" (Manny Voices) is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc). Buy it on Bandcamp to get liner notes too: https://mannyvoices.bandcamp.com/

    Increase Your Lexicon: Retinue

    Unsung Black Heroes: Sylvia Robinson https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/sugar-hill-records-sylvia-robinson-hip-hop-godmother-8533108/

    Weird and Wonderful World of Wildlife: European Starling https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/European_Starling/overview

    Joyful Noise: Pharaoh Sanders - Love Will Find A Way https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIDC148Ucm8

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    Cashapp: $itsdrlittle

    Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/

    Hashtag #NoWednesday

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    Personal website: https://emmanuellittle.com/


    No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little. Thanks for listening!


    33 min
  • I Hope This Finds You Well

    WE BACK! In the season 5 debut episode of #NoWednesday, Emmanuel touches on everything from music, to life updates, to Allen Iverson as a way to catch up since 2022 & set the tone for the new season. Show notes below:

    • Call It Morning is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc). Buy it on Bandcamp to get liner notes too: https://mannyvoices.bandcamp.com/
      • Increase Your Lexicon: Prosody
        • Unsung Black Heroes: Linda Martell https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/linda-martell-black-country-grand-ole-opry-pioneer-1050432/
        • Weird and Wonderful World of Wildlife: African Lungfish https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_African_lungfish
        • Joyful Noise: Beach House - Space Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBtlPT23PTM
        • SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Use code NW24 FOR A 10% DISCOUNT
        • Cashapp: $itsdrlittle
        • Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/
        • Hashtag #NoWednesday
        • Sign up for the Mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF4FCTzqXOxHit3_1zAHWJ-lLXp5ekLTyuiOfkzhB8ysw/viewform
        • Personal website: https://emmanuellittle.com/

          • No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little. Thanks for listening!


          22 min
        • The Outro IV - CALL IT MORNING

          IT'S TIME! In the outro episode of season 4, Emmanuel takes listeners through the entire "Call It Morning" album - released OFFICIALLY TODAY -  talking about its connection to his life and the No Wednesday podcast in between songs. What other podcasts out there inspire entire albums? NONE! So ENJOY IT! Thank you.

          • Link to Bandcamp page for Call It Morning: https://mannyvoices.bandcamp.com/ (all downloads get some nice goodies!) Note that if you're on the mailing list, you will receive an email with a special code to download it for FREE!
          • "Call It Morning" is also available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc)
          • Twitter/IG: @MannyVoices

            • SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nowednesdaypod The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Cashapp: $itsdrlittle Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/ Twitter & IG: @nowednesdaypod Hashtag #NoWednesday Mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF4FCTzqXOxHit3_1zAHWJ-lLXp5ekLTyuiOfkzhB8ysw/viewform Personal website: https://emmanuellittle.com/


            No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little

            1 hr 6 min
          • A Very Special Announcement

            It's been a few weeks, but there's a nice surprise in store! Listen to find out more....

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            No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little

            5 min
          • What's A "Good Dad"?

            This week, Emmanuel grapples with the seemingly low-bar of what society deems a "good dad" and challenges himself & other fathers to pull our weight as parents.

            Tweet referenced by Twitter user @AmyGDalaMD: https://twitter.com/AmyGDalaMD/status/1545148030353113089

            Articles: USA Today https://www.today.com/news/women-do-2-more-hours-housework-daily-men-study-says-t172272 

            • Women are still paid 83 cents for every dollar men earn https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/19/women-are-still-paid-83-cents-for-every-dollar-men-earn-heres-why.html
            • https://www.today.com/news/women-do-2-more-hours-housework-daily-men-study-says-t172272
            • The Conversation: Dads more involved in parenting but moms still put in more work: https://theconversation.com/dads-are-more-involved-in-parenting-yes-but-moms-still-put-in-more-work-72026
            • How do your parents share the responsibilities of parenting? https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/08/learning/how-do-your-parents-share-the-responsibilities-of-parenting.html

              • Interlude song is by Manny Voices

              #IncreaseYourLexicon: "Unmoored" (adj)

              Unsung Black Heroes: Huck-A-Bucks

              Weird World of Wildlife: Proboscis Monkey  Joyful Noise: Eric Roberson - Lessons SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nowednesdaypod The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Cashapp: $itsdrlittle Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/ Twitter & IG: @nowednesdaypod Hashtag #NoWednesday Mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF4FCTzqXOxHit3_1zAHWJ-lLXp5ekLTyuiOfkzhB8ysw/viewform Personal website: https://emmanuellittle.com/

              No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little

              25 min
            • Who Taught You To Love Yourself? - Part IV

              It's time for our seasonal check-in! In this installment of "Who Taught You To Love Yourself?" Emmanuel talks about abandoning "the grind" in favor of self & maintaining balance.

              Interlude song is by Manny Voices 

              #IncreaseYourLexicon: "Cursorial" (adj)

              Unsung Black Heroes: Althea Gibson

              Weird World of Wildlife: California Condor  Joyful Noise: Stereolab - A Flower Called Nowhere SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nowednesdaypod The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Cashapp: $itsdrlittle Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/ Twitter & IG: @nowednesdaypod Hashtag #NoWednesday Mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF4FCTzqXOxHit3_1zAHWJ-lLXp5ekLTyuiOfkzhB8ysw/viewform Personal website: https://emmanuellittle.com/

              No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little

              21 min
            • The Stevie Wonder Appreciation Episode
              It's another appreciation episode! This week in a music-heavy show, Emmanuel talks all about his appreciation and love for Stevie Wonder's music, spirit, and overall influence.
              Naima Cochrane - https://naimacochrane.com/ Naima's Stevie Wonder bracket "Wonder Madness", courtesy of her #MusicSermon: https://musicsermon.com/wonder-madness/ . Check her #BlackMusicChallenge too!
              The greatest creative run in the history of pop music: https://slate.com/cover_story/2016/12/the-greatest-creative-run-in-the-history-of-pop-music.html
              NPR interview about Stevie's classic period with Hanif Abduraqib https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1083730542
              Emmanuel's Stevie Wonder spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4LG537QRjKovcke8xfweAv?si=2a158838ac4c4880
              The story of Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday" tribute to MLK https://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2019/01/16/martin-luther-king-jr-day-stevie-wonder-happy-birthday
              #IncreaseYourLexicon: "Wunderkind" (n)
              Unsung Black Heroes: Ronnie White of The Miracles
              Weird World of Wildlife: Crested Porcupine  Joyful Noise: Stevie Wonder - Don't You Worry Bout A Thing SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nowednesdaypod The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Cashapp: $itsdrlittle Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/ Twitter & IG: @nowednesdaypod Hashtag #NoWednesday Mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF4FCTzqXOxHit3_1zAHWJ-lLXp5ekLTyuiOfkzhB8ysw/viewform Personal website: https://emmanuellittle.com/
              No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little
              32 min
            • Introvert Problems

              This week, it's all about the introverts and the people who love them! Emmanuel grapples with managing his introversion with extroverted roles in his professional life. 

              Susan Cain - "Quiet: The Power of Introverts In A World That Can't Stop Talking" book: https://susancain.net/book/quiet/ 

              #IncreaseYourLexicon: "Wanton" (adj)

              Song snippet via Manny Voices

              Unsung Black Heroes: Willie Duckworth, creator of the popular military cadence “Duckworth Chant”

              Weird World of Wildlife: Humboldt Squid  Joyful Noise: We Are KING - Carry On https://youtu.be/0YwhEgflFRM SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nowednesdaypod The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Cashapp: $itsdrlittle Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/ Twitter & IG: @nowednesdaypod Hashtag #NoWednesday Mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF4FCTzqXOxHit3_1zAHWJ-lLXp5ekLTyuiOfkzhB8ysw/viewform Personal website: https://emmanuellittle.com/

              No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little

              31 min
            • We Might Need Therapy
              IT'S THE SEASON 4 DEBUT OF NO WEDNESDAY!!! In the debut episode, Emmanuel gets folks caught up on what's been going on, and what he's considering as he looks for a therapist. Given that June is Men's Mental Health Month, maybe this is timely for someone.
              Betterhelp
              Talkspace
              Psychologytoday.com
              Therapy For Black Girls
              Stuck With Damon Young podcast episode "What's Good?" referenced in this show
              #IncreaseYourLexicon: "Wan" (adj)
              Song snippet via Manny Voices
              Unsung Black Heroes: Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey, father of modern gospel music
              Weird World of Wildlife: Golden-mantled tree kangaroo  Joyful Noise: Weldon Irvine - Morning Sunrise Hype- Childhood Dreams
              https://open.spotify.com/track/0MchAuOffo2HoiG1ory0cc?si=N3acopAqRzmYpHvIDzWhFA&utm_source=copy-link SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nowednesdaypod The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Cashapp: $itsdrlittle Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/ Twitter & IG: @nowednesdaypod Hashtag #NoWednesday Mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF4FCTzqXOxHit3_1zAHWJ-lLXp5ekLTyuiOfkzhB8ysw/viewform Personal website: https://emmanuellittle.com/
              No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.
              27 min

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            Official home of the No Wednesday podcast, founded by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little. No Wednesday is about helping you get through your week - hump days included - with episodes that are equal parts inspiration, affirmation, and education. Every show is full of interesting soundbites and relatable truths and a healthy dosage of joy.