The Stuph File Program

The Stuph File Program

Featuring Michael Adams, author of In Praise of Profanity; Pete Geiger, publisher & editor of The Canadian Farmers' Almanac; & Ross Connelly, owner & publisher of The Hardwick Gazette

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Profanity is a very popular component of our lexicon but is it a healthy one? Professor Michael Adams is a historian of the English language and the author of In Praise of Profanity.

Peter Geiger, the editor of The Canadian Farmers' Almanac, talks about some of the interesting topics in this very special edition of his publication, which is now just out.

Ross Connelly is the owner and publisher of the weekly newspaper, The Hardwick Gazette in Hardwick, Vermont. He's running a contest to get at least 700 essays from which to pick a winner who will then own the newspaper. Contestants are expected to write up to 400 words about their skills and vision for owning a rural weekly newspaper in Vermont.

This week's opening slate is presented by Carrie Milks, a theatre student at the University of Ottawa.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Stuph File Program. For a program list of the items included and all their accompanying links in this one hour show, you can find the information on my website in the Stuph File Program section, or just follow this link to #0366. To download the podcast, right click here and select "Save Link As" Featured in this episode: Michael Adams, author, In Praise of ProfanityPete Geiger, publisher & editor, The Canadian Farmers' AlmanacRoss Connelly, owner & publisher, The Hardwick Gazette Click logo for iTunes podcast subscription If you have any comments or suggestions, or items for the mailbag, feel free to click on the "Comments"

The Stuph File Program

Featuring travel expert, Pete Trabucco, author of America's Top Roller Coasters & Amusement Parks: A Guide for Those Who Ride Them and Tips for Those Who Fear Them; Lee Romanov, author of Get Rich By Telling People Where To Go; & actor Ro Brooks, author of How To Go From Extra To ACTOR: The Aspiring Actor's Guide To Stardom

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Travel expert and thrill seeker, Pete Trabucco, is the author of America's Top Roller Coasters & Amusement Parks: A Guide for Those Who Ride Them and Tips for Those Who Fear Them. He's back on the program to talk about roller coaster and water park safety in light of the recent death of a ten-year-old boy at a water park slide in Kansas City.

Lee Romanov, author of Get Rich By Telling People Where To Go, shares tips on how you can be successful monetizing a website.

Ro Brooks is best known for his role as Michael on Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots on OWN. He's also the author of a book on acting entitled, How To Go From Extra To ACTOR: The Aspiring Actor's Guide To Stardom.

This week's opening slate is presented by 

Welcome to the latest edition of the Stuph File Program. For a program list of the items included and all their accompanying links in this one hour show, you can find the information on my website in the Stuph File Program section, or just follow this link to #0365. To download the podcast, right click here and select "Save Link As" Featured in this episode: Pete Trabucco, author, America's Top Roller Coasters & Amusement Parks -- Waterpark safety Lee Romanov, author, Get Rich By Telling People Where To Go-- making money online Ro Brooks, actor & author, How To Go From Extra To Actor Click logo for iTunes podcast subscription If you have any comments or suggestions, or items for the mailbag, feel free to click on the "Comments"

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Featuring Steve Tyler, owner of The Gin Tub; David Ganon, founder of ElitaHair Products; & Peter Franklin, The Gabby Cabby

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Steve Tyler is the owner of The Gin Tub, a new Brighton, England cocktail bar offering something truly old-fashioned on its menu: the chance to talk to real people instead of staring down at your cell phone. They have installed something called a Faraday shield, built into its ceiling. It effectively blocks a cell signal.

David Ganon is the founder of the hair care product company, ElitaHair. We also have a special offer waiting for Stuph File Program listeners. When you purchase any ElitaHair products, use the promo code "STUPH10." That will entitled you to a 10% discount on your purchase!

Peter Franklin, the Gabby Cabby, is in New York to share a slice of the Big Apple from his yellow mobile conveyance lounge. He’s also the author of the book The Gabby Cabby: Life on the Street from New York’s Radio-Active Cabdriver.

This week's opening slate is presented by Tim Parent, Senior Producer for Global's The Morning Show.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Stuph File Program. For a program list of the items included and all their accompanying links in this one hour show, you can find the information on my website in the Stuph File Program section, or just follow this link to #0364. To download the podcast, right click here and select "Save Link As" Featured in this episode: Steve Tyler, owner, The Gin TubDavid Ganon, founder, ElitaHairPeter Franklin, Gabby Cabby Click logo for iTunes podcast subscription If you have any comments or suggestions, or items for the mailbag, feel free to click on the "Comments" link below to add your thoughts.

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Featuring actor/musician, Robbie Rist; former stewardess, Anneros Valensi; & Astellas spokesperson, Michelle Reale

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Actor/musician Robbie Rist is back. The last time we spoke to him he was driving a school bus in the first instalment of Sharknado. That phenomenon returns this summer with it's fourth instalment entitled Sharknado: The 4th Awakens and Robbie is involved musically, working on the score. You can also check out his podcast called The Spoon.

Back in the 1960s when TWA took people "up, up and away," air travel was more glamorous. So too were the stewardesses who made travellers feel at home. Former TWA stewardess Anneros Valensi was a German native who came to America and worked in the skies. She is the author of the upcoming book America the Beautiful: Through the Eyes of an Immigrant.

Pharaceutical company, Astellas, has launched the C-3 Prize, which is a challenge designed to inspire non-medicine innovations that improve the cancer care experience for patients and caregivers. Astellas spokesperson, Michelle Reale, shares the details on how you can enter.

This week's opening slate is presented by freelance broadcaster, Jim Connell.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Stuph File Program. For a program list of the items included and all their accompanying links in this one hour show, you can find the information on my website in the Stuph File Program section, or just follow this link to #0363. To download the podcast, right click here and select "Save Link As" Featured in this episode: Robbie Rist, actor/musician, Sharknado 4: The 4th AwakensAnneros Valensi, former TWA stewardess Michelle Reale, Astellas Pharmaceuticals -- C-3 Prize Contest Click logo for iTunes podcast subscription If you have any comments or suggestions, or items for the mailbag, feel free to click on the "Comments" link below to add your thoughts.

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Featuring Davy Rothbart, creator of Found Magazine; Kalliope Barlis, author of Replay Your Game; & talent agent, Nicole Pryor Dernersesian

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Davy Rothbart is a best selling author and a contributor to the hit public radio show, This American Life. He's also the creator of Found Magazine and the new podcast series of the same name that just started.

Coulrophobia. That's the fear of clowns. Kalliope Barlis, author of the upcoming book, Replay Your Game, is an expert on releasing phobias.

If you have a talented child, what should you know before you head off to Hollywood? That's a question for Nicole Pryor Dernersesian, who is a Hollywood agent.

This week's opening slate is presented by my niece, Stephanie McFarlane.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Stuph File Program. For a program list of the items included and all their accompanying links in this one hour show, you can find the information on my website in the Stuph File Program section, or just follow this link to #0362. To download the podcast, right click here and select "Save Link As" Featured in this episode: Davy Rothbart, creator, Found MagazineKalliope Barlis, author, Replay Your Game -- Fear of clowns Nicole Pryor Dernersesian, talent agent -- Kid actors Click logo for iTunes podcast subscription If you have any comments or suggestions, or items for the mailbag, feel free to click on the "Comments" link below to add your thoughts.