The Silver Linings Handbook

In this episode, we're going to continue our conversation with Jason Usry, the creator, the producer, writer and head elf of the true crime, satire podcast Santa Maybe, a Criminal.

We're talking about the thought process that goes into writing fiction, the inspiration for some of the characters on his podcast, what working in podcasting and Hollywood are like and what we can all do to build more joyful lives for those around us. Plus, we really find out how to get on and stay on the nice list!

Listen to part one with Jason Usry here.

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Joining Jayson today is Jason Usry, the creator, the producer, writer and head elf of the true crime, satire podcast Santa Maybe, a Criminal Jason has been an audio producer for more than half a dozen popular podcasts including several popular true crime podcasts. Jason grew up in a small town in Georgia where he learned the power of writing to help heal and entertain people. After watching the movie, The Titanic, Jason wrote his first screenplay and probably his second and many more. Jason was a screenwriter on the 2019 thriller Dead Water, starring Casper Van Dean and Judd Nelson as well as the 2018 film Running for my Roots. He has also had two films and post-production, but perhaps Jason's most creative innovation was to turn the true crime world into a place of laughter, kindness and joy through the Santa Maybe, a Criminal podcast.

Jason says that his podcast was born out of a love for true crime storytelling and satire. But if I had to venture a guess, it really came out of a love for people. Jason also works at a television station in Savannah, Georgia during his days. He helps lead a creative team focused on marketing the station. During his nights and weekends he continues to write screenplays and produce his podcast. He also edits popular podcasts like the Prosecutors Podcast. For someone in the true crime community, what stands out about Jason and his writing are his empathy. Today we're going to talk about writing. An art that has the power to heal others, to bring catharsis, to help us see things from a different perspective and open up new horizons.

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There are gifts and challenges of intergenerational differences in the workplace, at a moment where there are four generations still collaborating together at organizations across the world. Eliminating the friction and getting the most of differences will be critical to real diversity and inclusion and our success in the future.

Jayson is joined by Kaitlynn King to discuss leadership across generations.

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In this episode, with talk with FBI Profiler Julia Cowley in the second part of two episodes about the life of criminal profilers. In this episode, we discuss Julia's work on high-profile and little-known cases, including how a profile helped a Oklahoma investigator solve the murders of 11-year-old Skyla Whitaker and 13-year-old Taylor Placker by a stranger, Kevin Sweat, on a rural dirt road. We also discuss serial killer and terrorism cases, understanding the minds of those who haunt so many of us and specific cases in the news like the 1996 death of JonBenét Ramsey, the murders of Abigail Williams and Libby German in Delphi Indiana and the 2022 University of Idaho Murders. Julia makes no bones about the fact that true crime is what led her toward forensic science law enforcement.

Jayson is joined by Julia Cowley, a retired FBI agent and Criminal Profiler.

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In today's episode, the first in a two-part series, we are joined by former FBI Profiler Julia Cowley and we're going to discuss what profiling is and isn't and the true lives and work of FBI Criminal Profilers . We are and we're going to try and separate the fact from fiction and explore the lives of the real humans who take on the daunting task of living their lives thinking about and helping solve violent crimes.

Jayson is joined by Julia Cowley, a retired FBI agent and Criminal Profiler.

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In this episode, we explore the tough job of being a military family member when you sign up for the military. You're not just signing yourself up, but you're also signing up your entire family. We dive into the challenges and sacrifices faced by military families, particularly military spouses, and the importance of supporting them. We discuss the history of the Military Wives Association and the survivor's benefits plan, as well as the mental health and community support needed for military families.

Jayson is joined by Besa Pinchotti who is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Military Families Association.

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In this episode, Jayson is joined by Lisa Krull. Today we're going to talk about the concept of your personal brand, essentially your reputation and the importance of it to achieving success in work and life.

Lisa is a Leadership and Career Coach who supports young professionals, mid-level managers, and C-suite executives in enhancing their leadership skills and achieving their career ambitions. Leveraging positive psychology, Lisa utilizes a strengths-based approach to help her clients gain clarity and progress toward their desired future as professionals and leaders.

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The 2020 killing of George Floyd was a huge step, a reckoning over the relationship between Black Americans and law enforcement. In all the debates about police reform, much less attention is paid to the competing incentives that shape police culture. In today’s episode, we are joined by journalists Daryl Khan and Clarissa Sosin, who spent four years investigating police corruption in Baton Rouge, to discuss the culture within police departments that help shape many of today’s challenges.

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Last episode we left off discussing the media coverage of the Garcia trial, today we're going to talk more about the Garcia case and some of the doubts that came up in that case, we're also going to touch on the Alex Murdough case, the Delphi Murders, the burden defense attorneys carry and those who have been exonerated long after being convicted.

Listen to Part one with Bob Motta here.

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In this episode, Jayson holds a panel with Brittney Lawhorn and Kristina Ralph where they talk about coaching the Inside, the importance of values in coaching and personal development, the significance of being self-aware and knowing one's strengths to find the right company and team to work with and the relationship between personality and values and how losing sight of one's values can affect their career. They emphasize the importance of understanding one's values and how they can use them to achieve personal and professional success.

Listen to part 1 and part 2 of this bonus series.

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