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Dedicated to promoting books and culture through engaging and informative podcasts. Our mission is to inspire our listeners to explore the literary arts and appreciate the diversity of ideas within our amazing world. We invite a diverse range of writers, historians, and cultural influences to share their expertise. From established artists to up-and-coming creatives, our guests provide unique perspectives on writing, the literary arts, and culture. Hosted by Ken Budd, Jennifer Disano, and Wi ...
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Hi, I’m Jennifer Weiner, your guide to de-teching WordPress. I’m going to keep it simple so those who identify as tech-challenged can run with what’s covered, one episode at a time. I believe we can all become good with tech, even if we hate it. We just need someone to break it down and take out all the funny words that mean nothing to the average Jane. You don’t need a degree or even a ton of know-how to make a nice looking WordPress site to serve your needs until you can pay someone else t ...
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In this episode of Upstart Crow, host Jennifer Disano interviews Dr. Joseph M. Thompson, historian at Mississippi State University and author of the book Cold War Country: How Nashville's Music Row and the Pentagon Created the Sound of American Patriotism. Thompson dives into the intricate ties between Nashville's country music industry and the U.S…
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In this episode, host William Miller is joined by writer Chris Stuck, who dives into the creative process behind Give My Love to the Savages, his acclaimed collection of nine daring, thought-provoking stories. They discuss his character-driven storytelling; his process for building rich, layered narratives; and why, as one character says, "Race is …
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"The responsibility we have as novelists is to not be colonizers of another life, but we are to instead, live that other life." - Jessica Anthony The Most by writer Jessica Anthony lives up to its title—it takes place in a day but it is about all the days that have gone before in the lives of Kathleen and Virgil, and all that they have done wrong, …
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“Couldn’t you see Ben Franklin using noise-cancelling headphones and a MacBook Air Pro?” - Eric Weiner Is that a big stretch or not so much? While Ben was one of the United States’ founders and earliest statesmen and diplomats, he also was a scientist—remember his experiment with the kite and key?—and a writer—Poor Richard’s Almanac, remember that?…
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05: 3 Amazing WordPress Hosts And Why You Should Use Them Too
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Not sure what hosting works well for WordPress? Does trying to compare all the features and bits and bobs for the services make your eyes cross? I remember those days, and man is it annoying AF! In this episode, I'll share the 6 things I compare when deciding on where to host a WordPress site, where to NEVER host your site, and my top 3 picks for m…
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4.5: 6 Steps To Easily Get Your Site Ready For A Major WordPress Update
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On January 25th, 2022, WordPress has a major update rolling out. This special episode will help you: Prepare your site prior to the update (don't worry, it's super easy) and have a smoother updating process Go over what a major update actually is Talk about what features and changes this update is bringing Articles mentioned: WP Beginner: https://w…
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04: Why You Don't Need A Website Right Away, What You Must Do First, And 3 Ways To Present Yourself Professionally Before It's Ready
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Today I am probably going to make you think I've decided to close shop. I haven't, I promise! We start with why you shouldn't begin with a website right away. We'll go over 7 things you need to have ready to go before starting your awesome website. I also break down the 8 things you need for the 4th of those 7 (hint: it's all about branding your bu…
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03: 5 Reasons WordPress Dominates The Online Space
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Today Jenn gives you 5 reasons WordPress dominates the online space. You'll also get some statistics about how many websites it powers and even if it or Shopify leads e-commerce in popularity. Jenn also reads her first review! It's from her friend and long-time client, Allison Scholes. Go check out Allison on Instagram for all things Instagram! How…
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02: Which WordPress Should You Choose? The Oh Ar Gee or the See Oh Em?
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It can be confusing when you find that there are TWO versions of WordPress. But Don't worry, cuz I got your back as always! In today's episode, you'll get reasons to choose the dot org WordPress and reasons you might choose the dot com WordPress. I also give a quick pricing comparison so you know how that may affect which one you pick as well. If y…
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01: What is WordPress? The Simple Explanation
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Welcome to the first episode of WordPress Simplified where I share what I know! We're starting at the beginning! Vocabulary. Now don't shake your head too much. I didn't add anything that you won't run into just to make me sound smart. I also explain a bit about what WordPress actually is --- Hint: It's more than just a blogging thing! Feel free to…
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00: Who Is Jenn, What To Expect, And Why You Might Call Her An Expert
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Welcome to WordPress Simplified Podcast! I’m so excited to share my love for WordPress and all things tech with you. Don’t worry, I’ll keep it simple, as the name suggests! My mission is to help you take back your time by taking over your WordPress tasks so you can get back to doing that thing that lights you up. When we all stay in our zone of gen…
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