Happy New Year, all! Reflections here on 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse.

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In the final episode of Season 1, we discuss how professional baseball and basketball are making their long-awaited returns—albeit to empty stadiums and arenas. For insights, Mister Manners speaks with sports aficionado Daina Falk (also known as "The Hungry Fan") about what pro ball will look like in this new normal as well as the role competitive sports plays in nurturing the national psyche.

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For more on Daina:

Website: https://www.hungryfan.com/

Newsletter: https://www.hungryfan.com/newsletter/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehungryfan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHungryFan/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehungryfan

Also Mentioned in this Episode

"Let's Go, Mets Go" by Shelly Palmer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N4VIXM1RJk

Conan O'Brien and Andy Richter Talk Korean Baseball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGbayaqG9u0

Marble League: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoELkuqx8Ug

"With No Fans and New Safety Protocols, Baseball in 2020 is Ultimate War of Words" by Bob Nightengale, USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2020/07/25/cubs-brewers-rivalry-trash-talk/5512272002/

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Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone, and see you in September for Season 2!

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One of the many repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic has been the drastic financial impact it's had on millions of Americans and billions of others around the globe. What lessons will we learn from a worldwide lockdown that led us to the economic brink? How will we be smarter and shrewder about our finances and careers going forward?
For answers to that, Thomas turns to his friend Farnoosh Torabi, author, podcaster and commentator on all things money-related. Her insights provide both a dose of reality and a dash of hope as we navigate the continued fallout from the shutdowns.

For more on Farnoosh, visit here:

Website: https://farnoosh.tv/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarnooshTorabi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farnooshtorabi/

Podcast: https://podcast.farnoosh.tv/

Also Mentioned in this Episode

"The Gold Diggers' Song" ("We're In the Money") as performed by Rosemary Clooney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBCbRj_F8NE

You Deserve a Break Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqRH8wEsaVQ

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Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone!

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Have you decided where you'll be going on vacation this summer? Will you be going anywhere at all? For the latest advice on how Americans are choosing (and not choosing) to spend their holiday, we turned to Pauline Frommer, of the famed Frommer travel family and publisher of the highly respected Frommer's travel guides.

From which airlines to fly on (and which ones to avoid) to what's happening with cruises, and from where in Europe you can still travel without restriction to which destinations Pauline recommends once the pandemic is safely in the rear-view mirror, this is an episode that will help get you on your way. And if a staycation is the only "trip" in your future for now, Pauline also recommends a slew of virtual excursions that may prove to be the next best thing to being there.

For more on Pauline, visit here:

Website: https://www.frommers.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrommersTravelGuides

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommers/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/frommers

Podcasts: https://www.frommers.com/podcast

Also Mentioned in this Episode

TWA ad: https://youtu.be/v6rZQdzQevs

Pan Am ad:https://youtu.be/bKqQgNZylLw

National Lampoon's Vacation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085995/

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Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone!

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In conversation with New York-based wedding planner Mikie Russo, a man who has overseen wedding soirées for celebrities including NSYNC member Joey Fatone; Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers; and Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec, Mister Manners explores the fascinating world of coordinating nuptials.

Hear Mikie's thoughts on how to make couples and their families happy, along with his strategy for handling the inevitable facets of the special day that go wrong.

And yet, a wedding program with a typo or a centerpiece with wilty flowers are child's play at a time when couples getting married are hanging on every bit of news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It's a fair bet that planning a wedding has never been this challenging. There are so many unknowns in the mix that a day meant to be among the most joyous any of us ever experience has become a source of confusion and frustration. Tune in for the advice Mikie has been giving to his clients—all the while bearing in mind the inevitable etiquette issues associated with both postponing and not postponing.

For more on Mikie, visit here:

Website: https://www.michaelrussoevents.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelRussoEvents

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikierusso/

Also Mentioned in this Episode

Father of the Bride (1950): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042451/

Father of the Bride (1991): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101862/

The Wedding Planner (2001): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209475/

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Thanks so much to "What Manners Most" producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin @MartinXBurgess on Instagram.

Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone!

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There has not been an awful lot to laugh about these past few months, and yet, where would we be without the occasional moments of levity about the predicaments of pandemic?

In this episode of the "What Manners Most" podcast, Thomas interviews standup comic and audience warmup man Tom Kelly. A comedian who cut his teeth on shows such as The View and Good Morning America, Kelly reflects on the outlook for a career—and a culture—presently without comedy clubs or studio audiences. What does the future hold for comedians--and for comedy in general, and how will laughter continue to carry us through these unsettling and unprecedented times?

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Website: https://thomasjkelly.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomKellyShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TomKellyShow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomkellyshow/

Also Mentioned in this Episode

David Letterman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Letterman

Tom Kelly on The View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8XGv4TOrFU

Tom Kelly Meets Leonard Nimoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhCzWoBpOGg

Thanks so much to "What Manners Most" producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin @MartinXBurgess on Instagram.

Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone!

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Summer 2020 has arrived. Are we ready yet?

In this episode of the "What Manners Most" podcast, Thomas and his producer, Martin, discuss New York City entering Phase 2 of pandemic response—just in time for the new season. They also suggest contenders for the song of the season and Thomas takes reader questions on summer etiquette topics, from what to give as a graduation gift to how to handle the invites to a virtual shower.

If you have questions, please send them to [email protected], and watch for answers in an upcoming episode of the podcast.

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Weeknd

Diana Ross

Figs face masks

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As society reeled during the days and weeks after the horrific killing of George Floyd, residents of cities and towns everywhere came together in solidarity. After months of staying off the streets due to the pandemic, the citizenry headed out to the streets--for a breath of fresh air, yes, but also seeking a fresh start. Seeking change. Seeking something better than the current normal.

Among those called to do more was high school class of 2020 graduate Jalen Thompson, a young man from O'Fallon, Missouri. Jalen and his friends watched the nationwide rallies with increasing interest before ultimately planning one of their own. Although community support was iffy at first, the numbers the gathering attracted surpassed all predictions. In a show of solidarity, the local police chief marched arm-in-arm with Jalen and his friends, photos of which were shown around the world.

If ever you doubted the power of a small group of teenagers to use their smarts and energy for a higher purpose, this interview with Jalen proves it for certain.

To view entire interview on YouTube, click here:

https://youtu.be/GTIgqH3j764

To know more about Jalen Thompson, please follow him here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jalen_is_me

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Will our favorite eateries stage a post-lockdown comeback? Will restaurant dining ever look and feel the same? For answers to these questions along with essential historical perspective, Thomas checks in with longtime Esquire magazine contributor and food journalist John Mariani. Providing essential historical perspective, including details on the birth of restaurants as we know them today, John takes listeners on a journey through the past 150 years and up to the present, making the case for the resiliency of the restaurant industry, even during and post-pandemic.

Have a listen, let us know what you think, and if you have questions for Mister Manners to address, please send them to [email protected].

To know more about John and his work, please check out the following:

John Mariani's Virtual Gourmet: http://www.johnmariani.com/current-issue/

Virtual Gourmet Newsletter: http://www.johnmariani.com/subscribe/index.html

Twitter: @MarianiJohn

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In this episode of What Manners Most, Thomas speaks with longtime Hollywood entertainment reporter Jeanne Wolf. The two discuss the employment outlook for the innumerable men and women who work behind the scenes in the film industry; which celebrities have risen to the challenge of helping their community; the role of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson in helping calm some fears about the coronavirus; what theater-going will look like as their doors begin to open again; and which films are on Jeanne's must-see list when they do.

You'll love her insights—and her sense of humor—as she reflects on all with her characteristic keen insights and upbeat attitude. Not to be missed: Her impression of actress Joan Collins as the pandemic was setting in over Los Angeles.

Have a listen, let us know what you think, and if you have questions for Mister Manners to address, please send them to [email protected].

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Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone!

For more on Jeanne, visit:

Jeanne Wolf's Hollywood

https://www.jeannewolfshollywood.com/

Jeanne Wolf on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5JdPF7JkNwl8DboJa5HaLw

Jeanne Wolf on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/jeannewolf

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