Out Of My Mind—Episode 11 Show Notes
Novel Ideas for Encouraging Young Readers with Justus Joseph
Justus is yet another of the wonderful, articulate booksellers at the Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle, Washington. With school underway, and the gather-the-family holidays approaching, she takes some time to suggest ways, since we have our kids and grandkids in our clutches, to encourage them to put down their smartphones and pick up a book. Without giving away the surprise ending, we have to tell you that one of her suggestions practically knocked Jay off his feet.
To connect with Justus and her bookseller colleagues, visit the Elliott Bay Book Company website.
And, for a great story into the history of the store and it’s values and culture, read this article from lithub.com.
Lost In Space Part II with Elvina Beck
In Episode 10, Elvina discussed how co-working might be attractive to you if you’re working for yourself, or thinking about it. In Episode 11 she talks about how to handle the two obstacles that might keep you from exploring co-working: age and awkwardness. Overcoming them both might give you a perspective on your job, and your life, you’ll find as valuable as the people you meet in any co-working space.
Elvina Beck’s Website (focuses on co-living spaces in Los Angeles)
Elvina Beck’s Co-Working Space (PodShare Labs)
WeWork Website (probably the number 1 co-working space provider in the US)
Jay’s Mea Culpa with Barbara Ward
In Episode 10, Barbara Ward, traffic safety specialist with AAA Northeast advised us on ways to eliminate distracting, and sometimes dangerous, situations that arise when you and your car are not quite a match (based on AAA’s nationwide Car-Fit program). Speaking of fitting in, not all of Barbara’s tips could make it into the show, and Jay cut a few. A couple of days later, Jay found out why his cuts were a bad idea. Listen to the tips Jay tossed on the cutting room floor, not to mention his apology. It’s hard to say which is is more satisfying.
To find a Car-Fit event near you, or for more information on the program, visit the Car-Fit website.
Putney Swope with Mark Horowitz
In his 35 years of financing and selling films for theater and television distribution, Mark Horowitz has seen thousands of independent films—some because he was involved with their distribution, some because he needed to know what the competition was like and some because he fell in love with the smaller films that Hollywood doesn’t to make anymore. It was easy to miss these films. After all, it was the 60s and we were pre-occupied with being 60-ish. In Episode 11, Mark shares his take on Putney Swope, a 1969 release written and directed by Robert Downey, Senior. It features a cast of unknowns, a star who couldn’t remember his lines, and more than its share of subversive and sexist commercials in a feature about advertising, power and personal corruption. Like The Magic Christian, which Mark talked about in Episode 3, this was a film many of us missed the first time around. Thanks to Mark, Putney Swope, and you, will have a second chance.
Putney Swope is available on DVD
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The Out Of My Mind podcast theme by Jimmy Fontanez.
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