Hey, Explorers! It's a Christmas miracle! We know we've been quiet, but during some sort of post-Thanksgiving-fueled mania, Nick decided to make a short mini-series where he dives (too) deep into the 2012 Made-For-TV Christmas musical, The Mistle-Tones. The podcast is called Unwrapping the Mistle-Tones.

While you CAN watch the movie first and get a lot of enjoyment, the episodes were designed so that you don't have to see the movie, because... mostly people haven't.

So, today, we present to you the first episode of that series and hope that you enjoy it! If you want the rest, just go check out Unwrapping the Mistle-Tones wherever you get your podcasts!

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(Also, has anyone else been hearing the rumblings coming from Metaphor Beach?)

Unwrapping the Mistle-Tones Episode Description:

In our first episode, we're not only figuring out how to make this thing, but we're also exploring whether or not Joseph Campbell's monomyth (aka "The Hero's Journey") can help us understand perhaps the central theme of The Mistle-Tones: grief.

Thanks to Dr. Candi Cann! For more information about what's done done and what she's doing next, visit https://www.deathscholar.com.

Thanks to Jason Rogel for both speaking with me, but also kinda blindly accepting what this whole project is.

Watch The Mistle-Tones right now on ⁠Amazon Prime⁠ and ⁠Hulu⁠.

For more about Nick, check out⁠ www.podcastmonster.com⁠.

Disclaimer:

Unwrapping the Mistle-Tones is an independent commentary podcast and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Freeform, ABC Family, Disney, or the creators of the film. All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Clips are used for critical analysis under Fair Use doctrine.

Sadly, my grandmother passed away this week at the age of 99. You might remember her from episode #49 of WTS: Can't Get There From Hair (Acceptance).

She was a force and I hope you take a few minutes to listen to what she has to say.

Article written in 2019:

https://tntribune.com/mother-of-the-year-a-tribute-to-mrs-verleon-h-s-grant-age-98/?fbclid=IwAR223gtu-k4umJtZgWW6MkyPs5yv7OkEzS8EHrrv_AXFo6jGUpxaA3iUUa8

It is December and any show worth its weight in gold (or frankincense… or myrrh) has a Christmas episode - and WTS is definitely with its weight in tree resin.

This episode comes to you in the form of two audio gifts. We even wrapped them and put them under the tree for you. We hope you enjoy them and, perhaps, even take away an idea or two that helps your holiday season be merry and bright.

Thank you to Joseph Quinn for joining us in this episod and also for crafting and recording this year's jazzy holiday version of our theme.

p.s. This is Where There's Smoke's 3rd Christmas episode. If you love Christmas and all things Christmas, be sure to check out the other two - 38: A Where There's Smoke Christmas and 56: Soaking in the Holidays (Feeling) . The first is an all-time fun and wacky WTS classic, and the second is a beautiful and reflective listen.

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What is Halloween without the trick or treating?That is the question that started the journey of this episode. A lot of our traditions over the next few months are going to look different this year. Not just Halloween. It's unlikely that celebrations of US Thanksgiving, Diwali, Hanukkah, or Christmas will have the same gatherings of people they have in the past. And that sucks. And many people feel stuck.

And this feeling of being stuck is not exclusive to Halloween where 2020 is concerned.So how do we adapt? And is perhaps perhaps a tool that can help all of us adapt? For Halloween … and beyond.

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:We want to share the mic … with you! What does that mean? Well, how would you like to create an episode of Where There's Smoke? Do you have an idea, concept, something you've been pondering, and you think 'That would make an amazing Where There's Smoke'? Well, let's make it!

We are looking for collaborators, co-writers, and co-hosts. Fresh new perspectives to be a part of the Where There's Smoke universe. Is that you? If so, email us at [email protected]

If you want to pitch us an idea for a show. Great. But you don't need to have an entire pitch right now. Just tell us why you want to work with us.Tell us why you think you'd be a great person for us to work with. Tell us why you think you'd make a great addition to the WTS universe.

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The world is grappling with a lot of tough issues. Issues that are nuanced and layered. Issues that don't necessarily have a right or wrong answer. Issues that demand dialogue for progress. And yet we seem to mostly be doing something else.

This week we are talking about talking. Debate vs Dialogue. Nick revisits an actual debate, and both Nick and Brett attempt to create some dialogue.

In the end they hope to answer the question, Is dialogue dead?

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:We want to share the mic … with you! What does that mean? Well, how would you like to create an episode of Where There's Smoke? Do you have an idea, concept, something you've been pondering, and you think 'That would make an amazing Where There's Smoke'? Well, let's make it!

We are looking for collaborators, co-writers, and co-hosts. Fresh new perspectives to be a part of the Where There's Smoke universe. Is that you? If so, email us at [email protected]

If you want to pitch us an idea for a show. Great. But you don't need to have an entire pitch right now. Just tell us why you want to work with us.Tell us why you think you'd be a great person for us to work with. Tell us why you think you'd make a great addition to the WTS universe.

Email us at [email protected] and let's start a dialogue.

This week our episode is inspired by the life of Chadwick Boseman.

We challenge ourselves to look at how we are showing up in the world. With all of our fears and doubts and distractions, and over corrections and under corrections, and at times just plain laziness or indifference - how many of us manage to consistently show up in our life? For ourselves and for others? To bring all of ourselves to the party? We hear a story from Personal Story expert, Bo Eason. And you may just leave this episode with a different view on generosity, and a renewed commitment to bring it.

Check out Bo Eason's new book, There's No Plan B for Your A-Game: Be the Best in the World at What You Do, at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43263553-there-s-no-plan-b-for-your-a-game

And find out more information about Bo and his Story Power workshops at https://boeason.com

Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at www.wheretheressmoke.co

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WTSdigs

Brett: Ted Lasso, on Apple+Nick: Avatar: The Last Airbender, available on Netflix

Nick's wedding links: here and here.

Want to get Nick and Ashley a wedding gift? http://smarturl.it/jjuoz0

And we want to hear from you. What is your strongest example of something that is much better than it has any right to be / much better than it needs to be. Share on socials using #BetterThanItNeededToBe or email us with your example at [email protected].

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"Change is the only constant in life." Heraclitus said that back in 500 BCE. It was true then, and 2500 years later, it is still true.

That said, there are times in life when it feels like we are in a more intense period of change. As we release this episode, it is June of the year Two Thousand and Twenty AD. We've got a pandemic that is still very much happening, economic uncertainty, and the world is starting to look closely at systemic racism. Oh yeah, and a globally significant presidential election is happening in the USA.This episode we are exploring 'Change'. What is change? How do we accept it? How do we fight it? And how can we as individuals make positive change for ourselves or the world.

This is our final episode before a mid-season summer break. We are working on a brand new newsletter this summer and have some special announcements coming before the fall. Please go to www.wheretheressmoke.co and sign up for our Mailing List, so you don't miss a thing!

https://www.inc.com/rhett-power/10-inspirational-podcasts-that-will-make-you-better.html

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This week, as the world continues to reckon with race and equality after the murder of George Floyd, we try to understand what an ally IS... and what it isn't.Brett and Nick both hold up a mirror to look at their own actions (or lack of them). And Nick has a conversation with Holliday Philips, who recently published the article 'Performative Allyship Is Deadly (Here's What to Do Instead)'.

ARTICLE: Performative Allyship Is Deadly (Here's What to Do Instead) https://forge.medium.com/performative-allyship-is-deadly-c900645d9f1f

READING LIST recommended in Holiday Philips article: https://medium.com/the-open-bookshelf/a-reading-list-in-the-wake-of-the-killing-of-george-floyd-f44eb7630763

FOLLOW Holiday Philips on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/holidayphillips

Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at www.wheretheressmoke.co

REMINDER that our FUNDRAISER FOR JUSTICE is still happening This is a way that you can be an ally with your wallet, AND get a pencil care package from Nick to support your own mindlessness, intentionality, and exploration. Go to www.wheretheressmoke.co and click on the 76: Pencil Something In episode to see ALL the details in the show notes..

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Life moves pretty fast and, if you're not careful, it's easy to be swept away by it. (How's that for a mixed metaphor?) Anyway, today's episode asks several important questions: What would it mean to slow down? What does it mean to be mindful? Is it even possible anymore? What does any of this look like?

To help us answer these questions, Brett talks with Mark Champagne about the power of intentional practice and journaling. Then, Nick shares a new passion of his and hopes that it inspires others to find their own.

For more information on Mark Champagne, visit www.behindthehuman.com.

To watch "Joe Pera Talks With You", visit https://www.adultswim.com/videos/joe-pera-talks-with-you/.

Interested in pencils?

www.blackwing602.com

https://musgravepencil.com/

Organizations

Equal Justice Initiative: https://eji.org/

Know Your Rights Camp: https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/

National Bail Out: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/freeblackmamas2020

Reclaim the Block: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home

Southern Poverty Law Center: https://www.splcenter.org/

This episode is a riddle, wrapped in an NBA championship, wrapped in a chance encounter, wrapped in privilege, wrapped in mashed potatoes, washed over by the ocean, and inside of a critical message for our world about humility.

Our journey starts with a celebration and a question, and ends with a celebration and a question. In between we hear from two TedX speakers, an American playwright, a psychologist, and have in depth conversation with Ed Hess, author of Humility is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age.

Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at www.wheretheressmoke.co

If you dig this episode, please share it with at least one person! And don't forget to subscribe yourself, so you never miss a new episode in the feed.

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