NewsGram with Sam Youmans
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to NewsGram! Fascinating people doing interesting things that we call News. Ready to hear what’s new and trending? NewsGram covers the arts, literature and fun products and trends to share with your friends. You’ll be on top of tech, versed on pets, entertaining, parenting and even some business news tidbits. It’s quick, fun and might just give you a tip or two to make life a little easier. Click on subscribe and the news you actually want will be served right to your podcast queue!
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Storytime with Basil and Brenda
May 17, 2022 06:13 - 4 minutes - 7.33 MBThis episode is based on the book The Bears of the Evergreen Forest: Basil and Brenda Go for a Stroll by Hazel Thompson Author Hazel Thompson talks about creating her book and her characters, Basil and Brenda. One day these two sibling Bears decide to go for a walk. They stroll through the forest, meet some friends […] The post Storytime with Basil and Brenda appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Brie, Bikes and the S.O.B.
May 14, 2022 14:16 - 5 minutes - 8.35 MBBased on the book AFM by Joy Ballentine Welcome to Newsgram Love is in the air. Can you feel it? Today on Newsgram we are gonna talk about a love story…and it’s a good one. Bridget was supposed to marry Roland but then there’s Axel and I’m getting ahead of myself. These characters live on […] The post Brie, Bikes and the S.O.B. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Katie Bar the Door!
May 14, 2022 14:15 - 7 minutes - 11 MBBased on the book “A Dagger for Catherine Douglas” by Euan Macpherson. Have you ever heard the expression “Katie bar the Door”? It’s one of those old sayings that means basically get ready, there is trouble on the way. I love old sayings and I like to trace their origins. Most of the time there […] The post Katie Bar the Door! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Create Your Own Reality
May 13, 2022 06:23 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBThis episode is based on the book “The Voice from the Back Row: Off the Bandwagon” by Diane Drummond Summary Finding the truth and understanding the Yin and Yang of our choices is key. What kind of world do you want to live in? This show is about making choices objectively and understating and accepting the ramifications of our […] The post Create Your Own Reality appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
A Unique Near Death Experience
May 10, 2022 13:54 - 6 minutes - 9.57 MBBased on the book Dying to Live: The two Deaths and the One Worth Dying by Monica Hards. What happens when we die? I’ve thought about this a lot. Let’s get one thing straight. It’s no longer a debate. There is plenty of information out there that will fill you in on exactly what happens. […] The post A Unique Near Death Experience appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Repairing The Breach
April 19, 2022 18:35 - 5 minutes - 8.91 MBBased on the Book Repairing The Breach by Sam White and Golden Winters. It’s about repairing your soul when your soul is injured, making amends and learning who you are. Transcript (Sam Youmans) Sam White is incarcerated and while that is a simple statement and a cheap visual it’s also one that can wrongly label a person. Sam is a […] The post Repairing The Breach appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
PTSD
April 18, 2022 13:26 - 6 minutes - 9.8 MBBased on the book: Hearing What I Hear, Seeing What I See: A Poetic Journey Through PTSD” by Meghan Dilley P T S D you’ve heard this acronym before. It stands for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. What do you think of when you hear the term? Veterans returning home from war is the first thing I thought of. […] The post PTSD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Facing the Environmental Crisis
April 12, 2022 18:17 - 6 minutes - 10.8 MBBased on the Book by Hilmar Lorenz, Based on the book Facing the Environmental Crisis: Consequences for Scientific and Religious Communities On December 12th of 2015 representatives of 196 countries met in Paris to discuss reducing greenhouse gas. According to the organizing committee of the summit in Paris, the objective of the 2015 conference was to […] The post Facing the Environmental Crisis appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Poetic Travels
March 31, 2022 14:17 - 6 minutes - 10.6 MBBased on the book First Poem of Words by Jef Harris. Do what you love. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Celebrate life. See the world. Try to see the good in everything. How many other good pieces of advice can you think of? Today we are going to look at a man who […] The post Poetic Travels appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Standing Alone and Other Poems of Inspiration
March 30, 2022 12:52 - 6 minutes - 10.3 MBI don’t know about you but lately my favorite place in the whole world…is my bed. Collapsing on that bed and letting all the stresses of the day melt away is my new favorite pastime! Check out this poem by Paul Jones. It’s called AS I LAY. Poem from Standing Alone (As I Lay) Paul takes it to […] The post Standing Alone and Other Poems of Inspiration appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Skincare Advice from an L.A. Aesthetician
March 29, 2022 17:20 - 6 minutes - 10.8 MBWelcome to Newsgram. Today I want to talk about your largest organ. That’s right, it’s your skin. You knew that right? Skin problems are the worst! They are right there, staring us in the face, daring us to stand up to them, so let’s do it! Do you want healthy skin? I’m going to tell […] The post Skincare Advice from an L.A. Aesthetician appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Title: Skincare Advice from an L.A. Aesthetician
March 29, 2022 17:20 - 6 minutes - 10.8 MBWelcome to Newsgram. Today I want to talk about your largest organ. That’s right, it’s your skin. You knew that right? Skin problems are the worst! They are right there, staring us in the face, daring us to stand up to them, so let’s do it! Do you want healthy skin? I’m going to tell […] The post Title: Skincare Advice from an L.A. Aesthetician appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Blusher’s First Christmas by Teresa Rowland
March 17, 2022 12:57 - 5 minutes - 8.4 MBAlright kids, today I’ve got another children’s book for you so settle in, Here we go…. (Excerpt from the book) It was a cold and windy night. The moon peeked out over the silver lined powder puff clouds, while in the valley below, snow was falling gently on the rooftop of a wooden stable. Inside […] The post Blusher’s First Christmas by Teresa Rowland appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Crime and Punishment
March 11, 2022 15:22 - 5 minutes - 8.66 MBBased on the book Joseph Akeroyd: Rediscovering a Prison Reformer by Ron Wilson Welcome to this edition of Newsgram! When a crime is committed we want justice. We want it swift and we want to make sure it doesn’t happen again. We have a system of laws that are there to make sure the proper punishment […] The post Crime and Punishment appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
The Wildly Whimsical Tales of Gracie and Sniggles
March 10, 2022 15:53 - 6 minutes - 9.56 MBBased on the books, The Wildly Whimsical Tales of Gracie and Sniggles by Teressa Hill It’s story time kids! Are you ready to solve a mystery? Why not. Let’s have some fun. From time to time here on Newsgram we like to take a moment and wander down the magical path of childhood wonderments. Today the path leads from […] The post The Wildly Whimsical Tales of Gracie and Sniggles appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Lead Like A Mustang!
March 09, 2022 13:06 - 8 minutes - 12.6 MBBased on the book “Orders from the General: Leadership Advice from a Two Star General”. Let’s travel down the path of Self-Improvement today. On our virtual stroll we’re also going to talk about leadership. Now, if you listen to Newsgram, then you know it’s not going to be a traditional path but I believe we […] The post Lead Like A Mustang! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Child Development and Nurturance
March 04, 2022 19:42 - 6 minutes - 3.42 MBBased on the book Nurturing the Nurturers; Healing the Planet, The Wati Kanyilpai Story by Leon Petchkovsky Childhood trauma is a global problem. How’s that for an opening statement? Let me ask you a question. If you had a time machine where would you go? You could live in any century. After a long debate about […] The post Child Development and Nurturance appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Women Who Take Your Breath Away by Julie Torres-Johnson
March 01, 2022 09:52 - 6 minutes - 9.97 MBIt’s been said that opposites attract and I could not disagree more. We are attracted to people who are like us. Think about it. How excited are you when you meet someone and in the middle of the conversation you keep saying “…oh my gosh, me too!” or “…I know what you mean, I grew […] The post Women Who Take Your Breath Away by Julie Torres-Johnson appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Mary Whyte was Right Pedro by Billy Menamin
March 01, 2022 09:45 - 6 minutes - 10.5 MBToday we’re going to talk about love and war involving ordinary human beings just trying to live peaceful lives. People doing their jobs, going to school and hanging out with their friends while a war rages in their backyard. When I first sat down to write this edition of Newsgram Russia had just invaded Ukraine […] The post Mary Whyte was Right Pedro by Billy Menamin appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
The Lethal Elixer by Dennis Ross
March 01, 2022 09:32 - 4 minutes - 7.2 MBWhat do you do when you complete all the necessary steps to become a Nephrologist? Do you know what a Nephrologist is? It’s a Kidney doctor, and if you’re Dr. Dennis Ross you write fiction novels. Dennis Ross (Bucket List) It was just something that was on my bucket list. …true and a bit of an oversimplification. […] The post The Lethal Elixer by Dennis Ross appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Traditional Short Stories for Children
March 01, 2022 09:22 - 5 minutes - 9.31 MBGather ‘round kids. It’s story time! Today we have a selection of short stories for you written by a former teacher by the name of Kim Brack. Like many teachers Kim says it’s very important to emphasize reading and storytelling because they open the door to so many things. As a teacher she always encouraged her students to read and […] The post Traditional Short Stories for Children appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Baseball
February 28, 2022 05:40 - 8 minutes - 13.6 MBBased on the book No More Games: A Story About Life, Love, and Baseball by Mike Gallo What image is conjured up in your mind’s eye when I say the word BASEBALL. So many, right? You can smell the hotdogs and fresh cut grass. You might be a die hard fan with a head full of stats […] The post Baseball appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Have you heard about the healing power of dogs?
February 25, 2022 18:13 - 6 minutes - 9.96 MBHave you heard about the healing power of dogs? How about the expression 22 a Day? I’m throwing a lot at you here but this show has multiple themes. It’s all gonna come together don’t you worry about that. If you’re a Veteran you know exactly what 22 a Day is all about. In 2013, the United States Department of Veteran Affairs […] The post Have you heard about the healing power of dogs? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Cultural Differences: U.S. and China
February 21, 2022 14:31 - 6 minutes - 3.52 MBbased on the book, Memoir of Half a Banana by Fay Chou One of things I love most about this country is our many cultures. America is a melting pot. It always has been and if you’re open minded you can learn a lot from people who immigrate here from other places. Full Disclosure, I […] The post Cultural Differences: U.S. and China appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Vietnam in 1968. Based on the book 13 Months: In the Bush, in Vietnam, in 1968 by Bruce Bastien
February 15, 2022 19:20 - 8 minutes - 13.3 MBSome would say the 1960’s were the best decade in American history. Those people would have to be talking about the great music, movies, fashion and the counterculture taking place. Sex, Drugs and Rock-N-Roll. I mean we met the Beatles in 1964. Elvis gave us his legendary comeback special and then we landed on the […] The post Vietnam in 1968. Based on the book 13 Months: In the Bush, in Vietnam, in 1968 by Bruce Bastien appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Slaves of the One They Chose to Obey by Shinete Christina Maunze
February 10, 2022 18:35 - 5 minutes - 9.46 MBShinete Christina Maunze was born in Zimbabwe and educated in London. She’s an interesting woman with a fascinating story to tell…so she did in her new book Slaves of the One They Chose to Obey: A Family Torn Apart. This is the true story of her family and how it was destroyed by unscrupulous, ungodly prophecies, false-prophets […] The post Slaves of the One They Chose to Obey by Shinete Christina Maunze appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Love in Rhyme, based on the book, A Little Birdie Told Me by Lorraine Burkey
February 08, 2022 17:53 - 5 minutes - 8.69 MBWelcome to this edition of Newsgram. Putting together a group of words that tell a story, create a melody, or evoke an emotional response is a very powerful thing. I admire the people who do it well. In fact, when it comes to creative careers I think the writer is on the top of the […] The post Love in Rhyme, based on the book, A Little Birdie Told Me by Lorraine Burkey appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Barbeque for Charity
February 07, 2022 18:56 - 4 minutes - 6.89 MBWelcome to this edition of Newsgram. The thing about men is we like to cook outdoors. Maybe it’s primal. An instinct that can be traced back to Homo Erectus thousands of years ago. The cookout is a safe place. It’s a social gathering, a meeting place, a romantic place, a fun place to tell stories, […] The post Barbeque for Charity appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
End Times: According to Scripture by Charles Pallaghy
February 07, 2022 18:39 - 7 minutes - 4.04 MBSince the world began man has looked to the heavens in wonder about his place in the world. Who am I? How did I get here? What does it all mean? To that end, there are two primary schools of thought that have emerged. Science and Religion. There is a third party who believes in […] The post End Times: According to Scripture by Charles Pallaghy appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Wild Colts Make the Best Horses: The Intrepid Life of Abigail Adams
February 07, 2022 15:37 - 6 minutes - 9.62 MBEvery now and again on Newsgram we like to take a glimpse into history, after all this is a show about interesting people living their lives in interesting ways. So today we’re going to meet two women Abigail Adams wife of the second President of the United States, John Adams and Mary Mauch author of the new book Wild […] The post Wild Colts Make the Best Horses: The Intrepid Life of Abigail Adams appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Healing the World with Happiness and Prayer
February 07, 2022 05:55 - 6 minutes - 10.8 MBBased on the book Happy People Happy World by Vincent D’Souza Welcome to Newsgram What do you say we make this a happy day! Whatever time it is right now, let’s make the rest of the day a happy one. Why, because a positive attitude is like a beacon of light. It’s a literal magnet to attracting more happiness. Have you ever noticed how happy, […] The post Healing the World with Happiness and Prayer appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Blue on Black Crime Based on Blues in Blue by Vaughn LeMon
February 05, 2022 06:02 - 7 minutes - 3.87 MBWelcome to this edition of Newsgram Today I’m going to talk about Blue on Black crime. We’ve all heard the stories of unarmed men, most of them African American who were shot for reasons that seem inconceivable; Cases like George Floyd. Now, this show isn’t going to get into the specifics of all the different […] The post Blue on Black Crime Based on Blues in Blue by Vaughn LeMon appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Highschool, Basketball, Family and You
February 04, 2022 16:07 - 5 minutes - 8.9 MBBased the book VALIENTE: Courage and Consequence by A.G. Castillo I couldn’t think of a better time than right now to talk about student-athletes and Basketball. At the time this podcast is being written we are staring straight down the alley-top of the NCAA playoffs. No? How about the Free-Throw Line? Anyway, depending on when you are hearing […] The post Highschool, Basketball, Family and You appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Love and The Cyborg
January 24, 2022 21:51 - 5 minutes - 8.78 MBWelcome to this edition of Newsgram Today I have a book that has so many cool things wrapped up in you are going to think I’ve made it up. I would not do that to you. (Dramatic music) Are you ready for a Love Story involving a female Cyborg?! How about a War story? I’ve […] The post Love and The Cyborg appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Using Japanese Paper for Digital Printing of Photographs.
January 24, 2022 13:59 - 4 minutes - 7 MBWelcome to this edition of Newsgram. Art is something I’ve always been fascinated with. Every person’s view of what constitutes art is different. And…there are so many different types of art. Personally, I like to play with pottery, wheel-throwing to be specific but on this show I want to focus on the two-dimensional arts. Paintings, drawings, […] The post Using Japanese Paper for Digital Printing of Photographs. appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Secret Healer’s Business by Keryn Lee
January 20, 2022 21:56 - 4 minutes - 7.98 MBWelcome to this edition of Newsgram. It’s true confession time. Something you might not know about me is that in addition to hosting this podcast I also own and operate a small business. It has always been a passion of mine and you know what? It’s not easy. If you have any interest in starting […] The post Secret Healer’s Business by Keryn Lee appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Professionalizing Strategic Systems Management for Business and Organizational Success
January 19, 2022 15:06 - 5 minutes - 8.99 MBToday’s show is all business. It’s hard to find a business that doesn’t want to succeed and it seems crazy to say that but many times, despite our education and training as a business executive our best efforts wind up backfiring. Recognizing the need to increase work-flow or achieve consistent results can lead to the […] The post Professionalizing Strategic Systems Management for Business and Organizational Success appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
The Kid Code: 30 Second Parenting Strategies
January 18, 2022 19:45 - 5 minutes - 8.27 MBOn this edition of Newsgram I bring you peace. If you are a human being, let’s hope that is the case, and you have children or work with children then this show is for you because we are bringing in the services of “the Peace Coach”. Brenda Miller has been in private practice for twenty […] The post The Kid Code: 30 Second Parenting Strategies appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Bullying and Fantastic Florence
January 15, 2022 17:48 - 2 minutes - 5.16 MBThis show looks at Bullying and the new book Fantastic Florence, It’s Not Your Fault: A Story about Bullying by Lesley Millard Zafran. This is a story about bullying. Actually, it’s a look at a series of children’s books that not only talk about bullying but address the traumatic experiences some children face. When I […] The post Bullying and Fantastic Florence appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
A Longing for Justice: In a Patriarchal Society by Amy Croft
January 14, 2022 09:21 - 5 minutes - 8.3 MBWelcome to this edition of Newsgram. The mission for equal rights for women and in fact the idea of advancing rights for women has been a long time in the making. Legal, sexual, civil and even voting rights have been on the docket – just in the last 100 years. I have to be very […] The post A Longing for Justice: In a Patriarchal Society by Amy Croft appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Poetry and Cowboy Wisdom
January 04, 2022 20:43 - 3 minutes - 5.49 MBOn this edition of Newsgram we take a look at some Cowboy style wisdom from Robert A. Wilson author of MY WISDOM BREATHES: Wisdom Energizes Fun and we are going to judge a book by its cover because it was the cover of this book that first caught my eye. Imagine the silhouette of a […] The post Poetry and Cowboy Wisdom appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Joseph Akeroyd: Rediscovering a Prison Reformer
January 02, 2022 20:04 - 5 minutes - 8.66 MBWelcome to Newsgram. When a crime is committed we want justice. We want it swift and we want to make sure it doesn’t happen again. We have a system of laws that are there to make sure the proper punishment is rendered in accordance with the law. We’ve create penalties for criminal conduct and we […] The post Joseph Akeroyd: Rediscovering a Prison Reformer appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Making the World a Better Place
November 30, 2021 21:19 - 4 minutes - 7.58 MBToday on Newsgram we focus on the book WHILE THE U.S. SLEEPS: Squandered Opportunities and Looming Threats to Societies by Winston Langley It’s never been our practice to get political on Newsgram and we are not going to start today, even though it may seem like that’s where we’re going. It’s actually quite the opposite. […] The post Making the World a Better Place appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Historical Fiction and The Kingfisher by Dr. Donna Clovis
November 30, 2021 21:01 - 3 minutes - 5.75 MBToday on Newsgram we look at The Kingfisher by Dr. Donna Clovis Everyone has a story to tell. I mean you have led a fascinating life. But being able to share that story, well that’s something else entirely because while we all have a story to tell we aren’t all natural born storytellers. Today on […] The post Historical Fiction and The Kingfisher by Dr. Donna Clovis appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Bullying – Fantastic Florence by Lesley Millard Zafran
November 30, 2021 20:49 - 2 minutes - 5.16 MBThis show looks at Bullying and the new book Fantastic Florence, It’s Not Your Fault: A Story about Bullying by Lesley Millard Zafran. This is a story about bullying. Actually, it’s a look at a series of children’s books that not only talk about bullying but address the traumatic experiences some children face. When I […] The post Bullying – Fantastic Florence by Lesley Millard Zafran appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
LOVE AND HONOUR? Marriage for Peace by David D.E. Evans
November 30, 2021 20:32 - 4 minutes - 7.45 MBThis edition of Newsgram looks at killing our own in the name of Honor and it’s based on the book LOVE AND HONOUR? Marriage for Peace by David D.E. Evans. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking Sam, you’ve talked about a lot of different things on Newsgram, met with several different authors and some highly […] The post LOVE AND HONOUR? Marriage for Peace by David D.E. Evans appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
God’s Plan by Salty Yeom
November 10, 2021 17:08 - 2 minutes - 4.33 MBFirst a warning, the subject of this weeks show is highly controversial. Salty Yeom’s debut book God’s Plan contains some radical views, that are thought-provoking. I’m going to play a couple of sound-bites from Salty later in the show from a recent interview he with JT Crowley on the Talking Books podcast. On that show […] The post God’s Plan by Salty Yeom appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Alchemy & Spiritual Insight from a Most Unique Life
October 29, 2021 16:58 - 3 minutes - 5.66 MBToday on Newsgram we’re serving up a teaspoon of medicine for your soul. I want to introduce you to an artist by the name of Erica Sarzin-Borrillo who has a great idea. She wants to encourage you to think about yourself; in particular, your emotional well-being. She says, “Creative and access to the eternal child is […] The post Alchemy & Spiritual Insight from a Most Unique Life appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Blue Scorpion Last Flight of the Ancients
October 22, 2021 18:48 - 16 minutes - 6.96 MBToday we have an extended version of Newsgram for you. It’s a special treat because Karen Lee author of Blue Scorpion Last Flight of the Ancients was so generous with her time. Karen comes on the show to answer some questions about the book and its main character is Evanna. A very strong woman who settled in […] The post Blue Scorpion Last Flight of the Ancients appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
The Blue Scorpion Last Flight of the Ancients
October 22, 2021 18:48 - 16 minutes - 6.96 MBToday we have an extended version of Newsgram for you. It’s a special treat because Karen Lee author of Blue Scorpion Last Flight of the Ancients was so generous with her time. Karen comes on the show to answer some questions about the book and its main character is Evanna. A very strong woman who settled in […] The post The Blue Scorpion Last Flight of the Ancients appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.