Talk, Tales And Trivia

If you've ever been to a New Years' Eve celebration at the stroke of midnight then you've surely heard the song that has always been sung, "Auld Lang Syne". What does it mean and where did it come from? In this episode, you'll find out. And even if you don't know all the words, sing it loud and proud. We want to say so long (nicely) to 2020 in hopes of better things to come.   Get up to speed on some interesting and enlightening facts about our society, culture, pop culture, and a smidgen of trivia. Feel the sweet smell of enlightened success as you stump your family and friends with your knowledge. It's so much fun! Push that "Subscribe" button and be the first to get notifications of when new episodes come out...it's FREE! Get My book: Southpaw - A Tale About A Girl's Imagination by (ME!) Stephanie Lee - https://amzn.to/2KXZDaj Auld Lang Syne - from "It's A Wonderful Life" - https://youtu.be/Z3sXVxqDbFk Talk, Tales and Trivia website - http://talktalesandtrivia.com Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/

Have you been to The Ice Hotel in northern Sweden? No? That's okay. Use your imagination right now, in this episode, to put yourself in the beautiful ice and snow artistic structure as I tell you my adventure to The Ice Hotel.  Let your mind go wandering just for a little while as you use your imagination to picture being with me at this wonderful and extremely different holiday of ice and snow. You'll love it! Get up to speed on some interesting and enlightening facts about our society, culture, pop culture, and a smidgen of trivia. Feel the sweet smell of enlightened success as you stump your family and friends with your knowledge. It's so much fun! Push that "Subscribe" button and be the first to get notifications of when new episodes come out...it's FREE! Get My book: Southpaw - A Tale About A Girl's Imagination by (ME!) Stephanie Lee - https://amzn.to/2KXZDaj Talk, Tales and Trivia website - http://talktalesandtrivia.com Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-tales-and-trivia/id114400

The virtual event is something that almost all of us have had to learn to be comfortable with. And it doesn't have to be just for business. No. You can now have a virtual holiday celebration with family and friends and feel like you are almost in the same room. After all, you are with loved ones and that's what it's all about. We all are aware that it's not your typical kind of holiday celebration but these virtual holiday events sure are a good replacement for the real thing in the meantime until we can get together in person once again.  Get up to speed on some interesting and enlightening facts about our society, culture, pop culture, and a smidgen of trivia. Feel the sweet smell of enlightened success as you stump your family and friends with your knowledge. It's so much fun! Push that "Subscribe" button and be the first to get notifications of when new episodes come out...it's FREE! Get My book: Southpaw - A Tale About A Girl's Imagination by (ME!) Stephanie Lee - https://amzn.to/2KXZDaj Talk, Tales and

Have you seen the Seinfeld episode "The Strike"? Well, if not, you will want to after this episode. it's is a classic one, for sure. It is in this episode that we learn about the holiday, Festivus, for the rest of us.  It's not your typical, cheerful holiday but if you want to tell your friends and family how you really feel about them and air some grievances about how much they have annoyed you throughout the year or let you down then this is your kind of celebration.  Gather your family and friends for this holiday, of sorts. They will never forget it. And hey, don't worry, you can always make new friends. Another side note here, sorry to say this but your family is always going to be your family so don't be so hard on them.  Get up to speed on some interesting and enlightening facts about our society, culture, pop culture, and a smidgen of trivia. Feel the sweet smell of enlightened success as you stump your family and friends with your knowledge. It's so much fun! Push that "Subscribe" button and be the f

Have you seen the movie, "A Christmas Story"?  I bet you'll want to after this episode. It's a classic movie that you might watch every Christmas from now on. Yes. It's a good, old-fashion Christmas story that will strike a chord and bring back some of your childhood memories like never before. Gather your family and friends, in person or perhaps virtually, and have your favorite snacks at hand for a feel-good time during this holiday season. It's an hour and 33 minutes that you definitely won't regret spending. Cuteness overload all around. Get up to speed on some interesting and enlightening facts about our society, culture, pop culture, and a smidgen of trivia. Feel the sweet smell of enlightened success as you stump your family and friends with your knowledge. It's so much fun! Push that "Subscribe" button and be the first to get notifications of when new episodes come out...it's FREE! Links and products for this episode: A Christmas Story Full Size 50" Deluxe Leg Lamp https://amzn.to/3nLcjzP A Christmas

Did you know that every year on December 21st is the Winter Solstice? In this episode, I talk about a few traditions of this special (and spiritual) day and how it can be very self-reflective, rejuvenating, and wonderful indeed.  And if you are looking up in the sky on this very special night you just may see what's called "The Christmas Star". A magnificent sight that you won't see again for a very long time. Get up to speed on some interesting and enlightening facts about our society, culture, pop culture, and a smidgen of trivia. Feel the sweet smell of enlightened success as you stump your family and friends with your knowledge. It's so much fun! Push that "Subscribe" button and be the first to get notifications of when new episodes come out...it's FREE! Get the book: Southpaw - A Tale About A Girl's Imagination by (ME!) Stephanie Lee - https://amzn.to/2KXZDaj Talk, Tales and Trivia website - http://talktalesandtrivia.com Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-tales-and-trivia/id11440072

This episode is about an ages-old allegory from the greatest philosopher there probably ever was, Plato. I am going to delve (in less than 12 minutes) into "The Allegory of the Cave". Find out more about this tale and how you can actually have an enlightening, argumentative conversation and turn the tables on the outcome in a very positive, sensible, and negotiable way through the "Socratic Method". Get up to speed on some interesting and enlightening facts about our society, culture, pop culture, and a smidgen of trivia. Feel the sweet smell of enlightened success as you stump your family and friends with your knowledge. It's so much fun! Push that "Subscribe" button and be the first to get notifications of when new episodes come out...it's FREE! Get the book: Southpaw - A Tale About A Girl's Imagination by (ME!) Stephanie Lee - https://amzn.to/2KXZDaj Talk, Tales and Trivia website - http://talktalesandtrivia.com Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-tales-and-trivia/id1144007260?mt=2&

This episode is about understanding and, perhaps, living a utopian life. What is that? It is a perfect world. Utopia truly is a life without problems but you must do a few simple things. Yes. Life will be good and plentiful but is there a downside? P.S. There's always a downside. :) Find out more about this life of supposed utopian perfection and why it actually may not work. I’ll let you decide. Plus a true story that might make you re-think utopian perfection. Get up to speed on some interesting and enlightening facts about our society, culture, pop culture, and a smidgen of trivia. Feel the sweet smell of enlightened success as you stump your family and friends with your knowledge. It's so much fun! Push that "Subscribe" button and be the first to get notifications of when new episodes come out...it's FREE! Get These Books Referenced In This Episode! Get the book: Utopia by Sir Thomas More - https://amzn.to/2KXYlMv Get the book: Southpaw - A Tale About A Girl's Imagination by (ME!) Stephanie Lee - https://

This episode is all about phrases. How do you get your message and the real meaning of what you're saying across? You now can say it with one of these politically-friendly phrases.   You know the holidays are hard. Undoubtedly there will be politics on the table along with the turkey and pumpkin pie. So why not use one of these phrases to wow your family and friends and look really smart.  Get up to speed on some interesting and enlightening facts about our society, culture, pop culture, and a smidgen of trivia. Feel the sweet smell of enlightened success as you stump your family and friends with your knowledge. It's so much fun! Push that "Subscribe" button and be the first to get notifications of when new episodes come out...it's FREE! Talk, Tales and Trivia website - http://talktalesandtrivia.com Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-tales-and-trivia/id1144007260?mt=2&ls=1 iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com Stitcher:http://www.stitcher.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tal

In this episode, I talk about Slab City in Southern California. This is a tale of an off-grid, lawless city, and how it got to be this way.  Fifty miles from the Mexican border, Slab City is a town of intrigue. Slab City is the desert. Scorching temps and fascinating people...misfits, troubled souls, anarchists, and outcasts. Get up to speed on some interesting and enlightening facts about our society, culture, pop culture, and a smidgen of trivia. Feel the sweet smell of enlightened success as you stump your family and friends with your knowledge. It's so much fun! Push that "Subscribe" button and be the first to get notifications of when new episodes come out...it's FREE! Links for this episode: America's Lawless desert (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKTSVWiYee8&t=918s The Last Lawless Land in America: Slab City (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nxPoyvVOTI Rabbitside Camp (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31vG4vXD6Ks Wikipedia / Slab City, California: https://en.wikipedia.org/

In this episode, I talk about the very intriguing and extremely alarming Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong.  This is an unusual anomaly that we will never see again. How on Earth could this 500 building area with no government interference, that houses squatters, and anarchists be allowed?  Listen to this episode to find out about this walled city that is some pretty cool and unusual recent history.  Get up to speed on some interesting and enlightening facts about our society, culture, pop culture, and a smidgen of trivia. Stump your family and friends with your knowledge. It's so much fun! Push that "Subscribe" button and be the first to get notifications of when new episodes come out...it's FREE! Links for this episode: WSJ "Kowloon Walled City Pop Culture Theme Park" video: https://www.wsj.com/video/kowloon-walled-city-pop-culture-theme-park/C2F86309-90AD-444C-8342-D192565E62C4.html Website for great info on anything you want to know...seriously, anything (some, if not most, of the information for this e

In this episode, I talk about the autumn and how much I look forward to the crisp northeast season. But not just the cool, crisp air or the beautiful leaves of red, yellow, and orange. No. For me I love Halloween and specifically what I call, "Pumpkin Season".  Here to forget the heaviness of the outside world are some pretty cool factoids and, perhaps, a little light trivia around the pumpkin, in particular, that we can all enjoy.  Get up to speed on some interesting and enlightening facts about our society, culture, pop culture and a smidgen of trivia. Stump your family and friends with your knowledge. It's so much fun! Push that "Subscribe" button and be the first to get notifications of when new episodes come out...it's FREE! Talk, Tales and Trivia website - http://talktalesandtrivia.com Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-tales-and-trivia/id1144007260?mt=2&ls=1 iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com Stitcher:http://www.stitcher.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktalesand

In this episode, I talk about the "Mole People" of NYC and the tunnel-dwellers that live beneath the Las Vegas Strip. Here are some important observations on the plight of the homeless and, perhaps, some things we are all being challenged with, in today's current landscape. Are we going to be faced with some tough decisions about how we live? Maybe. Get up to speed on some interesting and enlightening facts about our society and culture. Stump your family and friends with your knowledge and a little light trivia. Links mentioned in this episode: 1990 New York Times article by John Tierney - In Tunnel, 'Mole People' Fight to Save Home -https://www.nytimes.com/1990/06/13/nyregion/in-tunnel-mole-people-fight-to-save-home.html?pagewanted=all Dark Days movie by Marc Singer (preview): https://youtu.be/EEj4yBlnr1Y Meet Jenni Lee (Stephanie Saddora) the ex-porn star living in a Las Vegas tunnel: https://youtu.be/fW5B6ZrHkCE Journey To The Center Of The Earth by Jules Verne - Journey to the Center of the Earth is a

In this episode, I talk about Census2020. The deadline for getting your census answers in is October 30 so hurry! Here's some great information about the Census and why it is so important to get those answers in. However you do it, whether it be by mail-in form, on the internet, or by phone...do it! Get up to speed on some enlightening facts about our society and culture to stump your family and friends with your knowledge and light trivia. It's so interesting and fun! ALSO...push that PURPLE BUTTON on your iPhone (come on...you know the button...the one that kind of looks like a weird microphone) to SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW! IT'S FREE! Links mentioned in this episode: NPR REPORTS NEW DEADLINE FOR CENSUS 2020: https://www.npr.org/2020/09/24/912071784/court-orders-census-counting-to-continue-through-oct-31-appeal-expected Do it NOW! Go to the census website to be counted. The new deadline is October 30th: https://2020census.gov Article on International Censuses, “Censuses Around The World”: https://www.cbs.gov

In this episode, I talk about September 11th, 2001. One of the saddest days in America's history. Take advantage of all the many resources that we have today to research, grow, and become informed about our not-so-distant past. September 11, 2001...a day I will never forget. Get up to speed on some enlightening facts about our society and culture to stump your family and friends with your knowledge and light trivia. It's so interesting and fun! ALSO...push that PURPLE BUTTON on your iPhone (come on...you know the button...the one that kind of looks like a weird microphone) to SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW! IT'S FREE! Talk, Tales and Trivia website - http://talktalesandtrivia.com Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-tales-and-trivia/id1144007260?mt=2&ls=1 iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com Stitcher:http://www.stitcher.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktalesandtrivia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkTalesEtc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktalesandtrivia *Contact by email: tal

In this episode, I talk about the “Caste System” of India and how it relates to our present-day “Class System” here in American and in most of the western world. We all are part of the “Class-System” in our country, which is the socio-economic hierarchy that has made America, America. No matter where you are in our class structure, did you know that you have the ability to see yourself moving ahead without thinking about which socio-economic class you fall into? It’s true! Take advantage of all the many technological resources that we have today to learn, grow, and become successful at whatever you want. See yourself being exactly who you want to be regardless of a “Class” or “Caste” label. And know for sure that you can be anyone you want to be no matter where you are in our society. Learn a few enlightening facts to stump your family and friends. It's so much fun! ALSO...push that PURPLE BUTTON on your iPhone (come on...you know the button...the one that kind of looks like a weird microphone) to SUBSCRIBE a

In this episode, I talk about A Tale of One City...NYC and the different perspectives of two heavyweights wanting different results.  On one side there was Robert Moses, the urban developer and on the other side, there was Jane Jacobs, mother, wife, and activist who cared about the residents and the diverse neighborhoods that make up NYC.  Who won this battle? Listen to this episode to find out. Plus a little light trivia about NYC. Discover a historic event in NYC and some cool trivia. Learn a few facts to stump your family and friends. It's so much fun! ALSO...push that PURPLE BUTTON on your iPhone (come on...you know the button...the one that kind of looks like a weird microphone) to SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW! IT'S FREE! Links mentioned in this episode: Buy the book, The Death And Life Of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Life-Great-American-Cities/dp/067974195X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MMZ0TFDUFX7J&dchild=1&keywords=the+death+and+life+of+great+american+cities&qid=159561526

In this episode, I talk about the Statue Of Liberty. When I started this research I certainly didn't know exactly what the beautiful "Lady of Liberty" statue stood for.  Boy, I learned a lot! Discover some historic trivia and learn a few facts to stump your family and friends. It's so much fun! ALSO...push that PURPLE BUTTON on your iPhone (come on...you know the button...the one that kind of looks like a weird microphone) to SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW! IT'S FREE! Leave a voice message - https://www.speakpipe.com/talktalesetc http://talktalesandtrivia.com Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-tales-and-trivia/id1144007260?mt=2&ls=1 iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com Stitcher:http://www.stitcher.com Google Play Music: TalkTalesAndTrivia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktalesandtrivia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkTalesEtc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktalesandtrivia *Contact: talktalesandtrivia@gmail.com  If you enjoy Talk, Tales And Trivia you might also enjoy Growing U

On this episode, I talk about masks. Everyone has to wear one when we go outside to prevent Covid-19 these days. So listen to some of the different types of masks there are and perhaps watch a TV show or movie that involves masks. Discover some cool trivia and learn a few facts and trivia to stump your family and friends. It's so much fun! ALSO...push that PURPLE BUTTON on your iPhone (come on...you know the button...the one that kind of looks like a weird microphone) to SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW! IT'S FREE! Wrinkles The Clown Caught On CCTV (first video clip): https://youtu.be/n-pHcveHILw Leave a voice message - https://www.speakpipe.com/talktalesetc http://talktalesandtrivia.com Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-tales-and-trivia/id1144007260?mt=2&ls=1 iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com Stitcher:http://www.stitcher.com Google Play Music: TalkTalesAndTrivia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktalesandtrivia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkTalesEtc Facebook: https://www.facebook.

Here I am again with the weekly podcast, Talk, Tales And Trivia. On this episode I talk about what to watch when at home. Everyone has to be at home more than ever lately so why not consider a few new finds. Let's be honest...science fiction / dystopian movies, books, and podcasts are on the most consumed content list. Discover some cool finds that I love and you may too! And learn a few facts and trivia to stump your family and friends. It's so much fun! ALSO...push that PURPLE BUTTON on your iPhone (come on...you know the button...the one that kind of looks like a weird microphone) to SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW! IT'S FREE! Are We Living In A Dystopian World? - EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Apple 1984 Super Bowl Commercial - https://youtu.be/2zfqw8nhUwA Leave a voice message - https://www.speakpipe.com/talktalesetc http://talktalesandtrivia.com Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-tales-and-trivia/id1144007260?mt=2&ls=1 iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com Stitcher:http://www.stitcher.com Google Play M