Category Archives: Podcasts

You’ve found them! These posts are Maria’s podcasts with descriptions of the content of each of Maria’s shows.

Monday, July 22, 2013

Monday, July 22, 2013
1. “Legally Blonde” the musical a must see, according to Maria.  If you can’t see it during its run in Thousand Oaks, CA, please make sure you do when it is in your area.  About 40 people in a Japanese train station push a 32-ton train car away from the platform to free a woman who had fallen into the 8 inch gap!  A Norwegian woman in a rape case in Dubai said today that she was pardoned and allowed to fly home after having been convicted of extramarital sex in the Muslim emirate.  She had been sentenced to 16 months in prison.  Life satisfaction peaks at 23 and again at 69 according to a study by the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics.

2. Supermodel/Actress, Member of MENSA, Reigning Ms. United Nations 2013, Top Ten Fitness Trainers, Fluent in 4 languages, Erin J. Morgart visits with Maria about how Facebook has changed the landscape of interpersonal relationships and her career and accomplishments.  erinjmorgart.com.

3. Pet Correspondent, Nina Rubin visits with Maria about canine cannabis and its increasing use to treat animals for various maladies.  vetguru.com for more information.  Nina can be reached for a list of dispensaries in CA and any other information regarding this or other animal related topics.  Nina824@roadrunner.com.

Friday, July 19, 2013

Friday, July 19, 2013

1. Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Sean Murphy, a police tactical photographer shares photos of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to counter the cover of Rolling Stones profile of him.  He has been “relieved of his duty for one day” and is the subject of an internal investigation.  Boston Magazine will publish more of his photos in the September issue.  Moody’s Investors Service has raised its outlook on U.S. debt to stable and affirmed its top rating – AAA – for the U.S. government.  NY parents paying $400 an hour for recreation “experts” to organize play dates for their children!  A new parenting trend, CTFD, Calm the F*ck Down

.2. Sleeping separately can make a relationship more difficult to resolve any issues.  Dr. Barton Goldsmith visits with Maria about why sleeping with your partner is beneficial to the relationship/family.  www.bartongoldsmith.com.

3.So-called sexual addiction isn’t a real disorder according to a recent UCLA study and it has been excluded from the American Psychiatric Association’s newly release updated guide.  Heat rage is abounded with Alaska being the ONLY state yesterday that did not exceed 90 degrees.

4. President/CFO Kirk Waldron visits with Maria about his recent adventure to Pamplona, Spain and the annual 9 day Running of the Bulls.  Hats off to the Spaniards and their ability to party!  Fascinating.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Thursday, July 18, 2013
1. Rolling Stone Magazine that hits the stands tomorrow is NOT going to be sold at CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Stop & Shop, Roche Bros. and Tedeschi Food Shops because the cover features Boston Marathon bombing suspect Jahar Tsarnaev. Nelson Mandela International Day is today, as declared by the United Nations in 2009. Devout, married Catholics have the best sex of any demographic group as reported by the Family Research Council at an event yesterday. 

2. State Senator Fran Pavley visits with Maria about her bill (SB4) which is the only surviving legislation that was introduced regarding the regulating of hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” as it is also called. She explains in detail what it attempts to do and when. It passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee on July 1st and it will go to the Assembly Appropriations Committee next month. is sd27.senate.ca.gov 

3. The world’s only astrosexologist, Kiki T. makes her monthly visit with Maria to talk about the astrological change that occurs on the 22nd of July into the world of Leo. fortunekiki.com 

4. Smithsonian Magazine reports that 20% of us are more appealing than others to mosquito bites. Listen to hear who are the top 4 that get bitten more often!

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Wednesday, July 17, 2013
1. Top news stories. 

2. “My Private China” author, Alex Kuo visits with Maria about Americans perceptions/prejudices of Chinese people and cultures.alexkuo.org

3. Susan Pohlman, author, educator and transformational travel leader visits with Maria about her unique year abroad, the book it spawned and the transformational travel trip to Liguria, Italy October 19 – 25, 2013. susanpohlman.com anditalyretreat.weebly.com.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Tuesday, July 16, 2013
1. George Zimmerman’s juror B-37 speaks to Anderson Cooper and says, “all of us thought race did not play a role.” Defense attorney Mark O’Mara calls the FLA prosecutors “a disgrace to my profession.” Workers who postpone retirement are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia! Dementia rates among people 65 and older have dropped by 25% over the past 2 decades. To sleep in the heat wear loose-fitting natural fiber nightclothes, more effective than sleeping nude, good air circulation, run your wrists and hands under cold tap water for a few minutes, dry and go straight to bed. Elizabeth Taylor’s personal items on display today in Ireland and to be sold in Beverly Hills on October 12. 

2. Etiquette Expert Jules Hirst visits with Maria about modern day manners and table etiquette. A free eBook on dining do’s and don’ts at JulesHirst.com

3. Why do strong, accomplished, achieving, successful women scare men? Relationship Expert Ellen Smoak discusses the theories around this topic. EllenSmoak.com.