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The DTALKS Podcast
by Joe Shaw
The DTALKS Podcast is a parenting podcast where you can "detox" from the world and get a window into how other people live their lives.Our guests are parents and non-parents alike but each of them have a unique story and journey which will empower you to live your life to the fullest and help your children be better than we are.Come detox with DTALKS.
Episodes
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Episode 303 - Fast Track (ft. Angelica Cheng)
What happens when talent isn't the only thing determining whether you get your shot? On today's episode of The DTALKS Podcast, author Angelica Cheng joins Joe to talk about her debut novel, The Fast Track, a YA rom-com set in the high-pressure world of Formula racing. Angelica shares how...
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Episode 302 - Hometown (ft. Shaun Tan)
What makes somewhere — or someone — feel like home? On today's episode of The DTALKS Podcast, award-winning author and illustrator Shaun Tan returns to the show to talk about his latest book, Hometown. Joe and Shaun explore the story's wonderfully strange premise: a girl who feels completely at...
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Episode 301 - Outside the Frame (ft. A.J. Hernandez)
How much of our lives should actually exist outside the frame? On today's episode of The DTALKS Podcast, Joe sits down with his friend A.J. Hernandez, a Boston-based lifestyle, food, and fashion creator, for a conversation about what it means to build a life online without turning your entire…
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Episode 300 - Survival Instincts (ft. Nicole Pacent & Stephen Fishbach)
What happens when you take control of your own story? For the 300th episode of The DTALKS Podcast, Joe welcomes back two previous guests for two very different conversations about identity, storytelling, survival, and the stories we tell about ourselves. First, actor Nicole Pacent joins the show…
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Episode 299 - The Roadmap We Inherit (ft. Audra Phelps)
How much of the roadmap we follow through life is one we actually chose — and how much of it was handed to us? On today's episode of the podcast, Audra Phelps (aka Mama Audra) joins Joe to discuss her journey from growing up in the Mormon faith to eventually choosing to leave after a decade-long...
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Episode 298 - Unico Returns (ft. Samuel Sattin)
Author Samuel Sattin returns to the podcast to discuss Unico: Hunted and the latest installment, Unico: Lost. Joe and Sam explore how Unico's story has evolved, the challenge of honoring Osamu Tezuka's beloved character, and why young readers connect with stories that take their emotions and...
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Episode 297 - House of Harkness (ft. Preeti Chhibber)
On this episode of the podcast Preeti Chhibber shares her experience taking different characters/nerdom and putting her own spin on them! In her latest book, "House of Harkness", Preeti tackles the Scarlet Witch's story -- told through the lense of a boarding school. What would a Magical Marvel...
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Episode 296 - Agents of Change (ft. Christina Hillsberg)
Have you ever wondered what it's really like within the walls of the CIA? What about the stories from the women who actually lived and worked within the walls from the 60's through today? And just how much of it is like James Bond? On today's episode of the podcast, former CIA Agent Christina...
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Episode 295 - Bowling For Soup (ft. Jaret Reddick)
It's the episode all the bad guys want! Let's take it back to 1985! Come back to Texas! Alright, alright, we're done. But on this week's episode legendary Bowling For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick stops by the podcast to promote the BFS 32nd Birthday Bash on June 5, 2026! Joe and Jaret get into a...
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Episode 294 - Sacred Curiosity (ft. Britney Winn Lee)
When was the last time you allowed yourself to truly be curious? What if, instead of rushing to pick a side, we asked more questions to better understand our neighbor? These are just a few of the questions Joe and author Britney Winn Lee discuss on today's episode of the podcast. Britney wrote a...
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Episode 293 - The Endless Game (ft. J.D. Amato)
What would you do if you moved to a new town where an endless game of Capture the Flag was already going on? Would you join in? Which side would you take? These are, but a few of the questions asked by today's guest, J.D. Amato in his book "The Endless Game"! J.D. and Joe get into a fantastic...
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Episode 292 - A Secret Escape (ft. Alyson Gerber)
We are SO EXCITED to welcome back Alyson Gerber to the show to discuss her latest book in The Liars Society series, 'A Secret Escape'! Alyson shares how her characters have changed from Book 2 to Book 3, what puzzles await them, and her advice for the reluctant readers out there. Enjoy! About...
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Episode 291 - Otherwise Known as Judy The Great (ft. Selina Alko)
How would you pay homage to the books who helped shaped you as a child? That's the topic of discussion for today's episode as author and illustrator Selina Alko stops by The DTALKS Podcast to discuss her latest book, "Otherwise Known as Judy The Great". We get into a discussion about childhood...
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Episode 290 - Remnants of the Past (ft. Saadia Faruqi)
Get ready for a SUPER episode! One might even call it a MARVELous episode! On this episode of the podcast, author Saadia Faruqi stops by the show to share about her latest book, "Ms. Marvel: Remnants of the Past". Saadia shares about her background as an author, how she got an opportunity to tell…
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Episode 289 - Rodeo Hawkins (ft. John Claude Bemis)
How do you write the story that only you can tell? How do you remain disciplined when you want to continue to create new and different pieces of art? Or, what if you find yourself on the run from multiversal agents of chaos!? All of these discussion topics and more are shared in the latest…
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Episode 288 - Grandmother Moon (ft. Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason)
How much do you think about the land you're living on? Have you taken the time to give your thanks/appreciation for who came before you? Today's guest Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason discusses her latest book "Grandmother Moon", why it was important for her to share this story, and the significance of...
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Episode 287 - The Stuff of Dreams (ft. Leah Hager Cohen)
Have you ever wondered about what goes on at your local community theatre? Or have you, yourself, participated in community theatre and wished someone covered it in a book? Today's guest of the podcast, Leah Hager Cohen, set out to do just that in her 2001 release "The Stuff of Dreams". This book...
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Episode 286 - The Picasso Curse (ft. Dan Gutman)
What would you do if you found out you accidentally bought a priceless work of art? Would you sell it? Would you donate it? Would you get rid of it? Or would you keep it secret? In Dan Gutman's latest book, 'The Picasso Curse', Edwin discovers he's bought a Picasso original piece of art hidden...
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Episode 285 - Bear and the Three Goldilocks (ft. Patrick Horne)
Do you like fractured fairy tales? You know, when the story you think you know gets flipped turned upside down!? Yeah you do, you know you do and today's guest has got a fun one! On this episode of the podcast author Patrick Horne stops by to share his debut release, "Bear and the Three…
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Episode 284 - The Last Voyage (ft. Brian McLaren)
He's back but this time, he's going to Mars! Mars!? That's right, MARS! Good friend and author Brian McLaren returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book and first in the start of a brand-new sci-fi trilogy, The Last Voyage! Brian and I discuss the timeliness of this book and how it compares...
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Episode 283 - Cults Like Us (ft. Jane Borden)
Are you in a cult? Are you sure? Are you really sure? According to guest Jane Borden, our entire country was founded by a doomsday cult, the Puritans. Aaaaand if that didn't get your curiousity piqued for this latest episode of the podcast, then I don't know what will! In the latest episode of…
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Episode 282 - Guy talk (ft. Ben Feller)
What do guys talk about? How do male friendships work? How can you be vulnerable in an environment where you've been conditioned to "bottle it up" and not share what's really on your mind? That's the topic of this episode of the podcast as we welcome back former guest, Ben Feller, to the show to...
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Episode 281 - Four Mothers (ft. Abigail Leonard)
What is your perspective on motherhood? How does it change depending on where in the world you are? What would new mothers in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America have in common vs what would be unique to them? These are some of the talking points in Abigail Leonard's latest book, "Four…
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Episode 280 - The Incorruptibles (ft. Lauren Magaziner)
Are you ready for the next YA book series to completely obsess over!? That's what's in store for you when you pick up Lauren Magaziner's latest book, The Incorruptibles! Lauren stopped by the show this week to share her background as an author, working on this (among many other) projects, and…
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Episode 279 - The Lemonade War (ft. Jacqueline Davies)
Are you ready for Summer? Are you ready for Lemonade? Are you ready for a Lemonade WAR!? In this latest episode of the podcast, Joe sits down with author Jacqueline Davies to discuss the graphic novel adaptation of her book, 'The Lemonade War'. Joe and Jacqueline get into a fabulous conversation...
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Episode 278 - A Risky Game (ft. Alyson Gerber)
Have you always considered yourself a 'storyteller' but don't consider yourself a writer? That was the conundrum Alyson Gerber found herself in when Molly Ringwald (yes, THE Molly Ringwald) convinced her she needed to write! After Alyson wrote several books which her inner self needed to read…
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Episode 277 - How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up (ft. Ruth Spiro)
What do YOU really know about Climate Science? What if your kids could explain it to you in an easy-to-understand way? That's the premise of Ruth Spiro's latest book 'How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up" and her entire 'how to explain' series! Ruth stops by the show this week to discuss...
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Episode 276 - Nat a Chance (ft. Maria Scrivan)
We're back and we're kicking off the NINTH season of The DTALKS Podcast with a wonderful conversation about one's own adolescence and the advice we would give ourselves if we could do it again. That's the topic we get into with this week's guest, Maria Scrivan. Maria is the author and illustrator...
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Episode 275 - Sometimes you have to ask (ft. Don Richmond)
Ok, so you've had a great career in Finance and are ready to start the next chapter of your life. What's the first thing you dive into? Professional Wrestling! At least, that's the story for today's guest: Don Richmond! Don found out the best way to get involved in something he loved was…
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Episode 274 - Persistence Pays Off (ft. Ralph Strangis)
What does an NHL franchise, a defunct wrestling promotion, and a professional Volleyball team have to do with each other? They were ALL stops that today's guest, Ralph Strangis, made on his way to the top! Yes, that's right, THE definitive voice of the Dallas Stars, Ralph Strangis, is on today's...
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Episode 273 - Heist Royale (ft. Kayvion Lewis)
Are you ready to fall in love with a high octane thrill ride that's ALREADY been optioned for a motion picture!? Are you ready to read a book that's been described as a cinematic thriller that combines The Inheritance Games and Ocean's Eleven!? Then look no further, as Kayvion Lewis has the books...
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Episode 272 - Xavier's Voice (ft. Ashley Franklin & Tatiana Gardel)
Do you have trouble sharing your voice? Do you want to be heard loud & clear? These are some of the issues facing Xavier in the wonderful children's book 'Xavier's Voice'. This book is beautifully written by Ashley Franklin and wonderfully illustrated by Tatiana Gardel. The two of them are on the...
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Episode 271 - Jurassic Bark (ft. Brian Anderson)
What do you do when your parents bring home a loud, smelly, bald, brother!? How RUDE! At least, that's what Sophie thinks! Sophie is the protagonist dog in author/illustrator Brian Anderson's latest Sophie graphic novel releases! Brian stops by the show today to discuss his background in...
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Episode 270 - Unico! (ft. Samuel Sattin)
We're back AND we're bringing a magical creature with us! Is that a cat? No, it's a unicorn? WRONG, it's UNICO!!! Yes, we know we took a bit of a summer break but we're back with some new episodes starting with this fabulous interview with author Samuel Sattin discussing his latest book "Unico:...
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Episode 269 - My Weird School (ft. Dan Gutman)
What do you do if you're tryiong to reverse-engineer a popular children's book? How about, if your goal is to create a series to help reluctant readers? You might follow the path of today's guest, Dan Gutman, when he created the "My Weird School" series over 20 years ago! Dan created the…
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Episode 268 - Continental Drifter (ft. Kathy MacLeod)
What do you do when you feel stuck between two worlds? How do you navigate the spaces you're in, when you're both part of and separate from, two worlds? This is the situation Kathy finds herself in at the beginning of the book 'Continental Drifter'. In this episode of the podcast, Joe sits down...
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Episode 267 - Life After Doom (ft. Brian McLaren)
How does one go about navigating a world at odds with each other? Heading into another contentious political cycle, is there hope? What can we do to navigate this feeling of doom in our relationships with each other AND the planet? These are just a few questions asked in the latest episode of The...
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Episode 266 - Duck and Moose (ft. Kirk Reedstrom)
What would you do if you suddenly had a new best friends who moved in...on your head!? That is the situation Moose is in when Duck moves in right on top of his head in 'Duck and Moose (Duck moves in)' by Kirk Reedstrom. Kirk comes on the show to share all about how he was able to go from dreaming...
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Episode 265 - ABCs of History (ft. Dr. Seema Yasmin)
Do you know your history? How much do you see yourself represented in the history books today? Dr. Seema Yasmin set out to provide education for both kids and adults with her latest book "The ABCs of Queer History". In this episode of the podcast Joe and Dr. Yasmin get into a great conversation...
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Episode 264 - Force of Nature (ft. Kate T. Parker)
Have you ever used your voice to stand up and speak out? Are you a 'force of nature?' In this episode of the podcast, fabulous author and photographer Kate T. Parker stops by the show to promote her latest book 'Force of Nature.' It's an incredible book about the power of Women and Girls. The...
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Episode 263 - The Icon (ft. Dashaun Wesley)
"Said you wanna be a legend Or a statement, or a star Said you wanna be a legend said you wanna Be a statement, said you wanna be a star No, we're legendary!" On the episode today is THE ICON Dashaun Wesley! I've been a fan of Dashaun ever since I first saw him on Max's 'Legendary' ballroom...
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Episode 262 - Unicorn Boy (ft. Dave Roman)
Have YOU ever had a unicorn horn sprout suddenly form your forehead!? What about having to go into the underworld to retrieve your BFF!? Did I mention the horn sings!? All this and more is covered in Dave Roman's FABULOUS graphic novel 'Unicorn Boy'! Dave is on the show today to discuss all…
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Episode 261 - Louder Than Hunger (ft. John Schu)
Do you ever find yourself consumed with the 'voice inside your head'? How do you separate out what is helpful vs what is harmful? When do you speak up to obtain the necessary tools and resources to come out of a difficult situation? These are some of the topics discussed in the latest episode of...
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Episode 260 - Shiny Misfits (ft. Maysoon Zayid)
What would you do if your historic talent show performance was upstaged by GASP your crush!? And further what would you do if your "crush" then started telling people he saved you because of your disability!? This is the premise for the fantastic book 'Shiny Misfits' writen by Maysoon Zayid....
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Episode 259 - DnDoggos (ft. Scout Underhill)
Ooooh Natural 20! oh nooooo crit miss! Roll your initiative! Which dice? Your d20! ..... What am I reading? Oh, no big deal, it's just dogs playing a roleplaying game. Oh, ok. Wait, whut? ..... Yes, this week's wonderful author/illustrator, Scout Underhill, created a wonderful book "DnDoggos"…
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Episode 258 - Unstuck (ft. Barbara Dee)
Have you ever felt stuck? How about feeling like you've hit a wall? What did you do to overcome it? How did you push through? These questions and more are covered in the latest episode of The DTALKS Podcast! About Barbara Dee Barbara Dee is the award-winning author of fourteen middle grade…
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Episode 257 - The One with the Mayor (ft. Dan Cogan)
How much do YOU know about local politics? What would you do if you didn't like the way your city was being run? Would you decide to step off the sidelines and throw your hat into the ring? that's the situation Dan Cogan found himself in 6 years ago when he decided to help create a better town…
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Episode 256 - The Fifth Hero (ft. Bill Doyle)
Are YOU ready to be the hero? Do YOU think you can choose the correct path? Will YOU be the Fifth hero? All valid questions to ask yourself as you're getting ready to read the latest book from today's guest, author Bill Doyle! Bill stops by the podcast to discuss his latest book, what brought him...
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Episode 255 - Do life, not drugs (ft. Bo Johnson)
Happy new year! I hope you finished off 2023 in style and what better way to kickoff 2024 than with a FABULOUS guest, the one, the only, the hilarious Bo Johnson! Joe caught some of Bo's stand-up online a few years ago, had the pleasure of seeing him live last year, and HAD to get him on the show...
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Episode 254 - The Reckoning (ft. Wade Hudson)
In this latest episode of the podcast Joe takes some time here towards the end of the year to hone in on the core topic which always drives the podcast, how to raise inclusive kids who will make the world a better place. Wade Hudson stops by the podcast to talk about his latest book The…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The DTALKS Podcast is a parenting podcast where you can "detox" from the world and get a window into how other people live their lives.Our guests are parents and non-parents alike but each of them have a unique story and journey which will empower you to live your life to the fullest and help your children be better than we are.Come detox with DTALKS.
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Joe Shaw
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The DTALKS Podcast is a parenting podcast where you can "detox" from the world and get a window into how other people live their lives.Our guests are parents and non-parents alike but each of them have a unique story and journey which will empower you to live your life to the fullest and help your...
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