Episodes
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosopher, author, speaker, Tom Morris Ph.D. (The Art of Achievement and Plato's Lemonade Stand).  How does Philosophy inform and guide our lives?  Our understanding of success?  Goal setting?  How can the wisdom of Philosophy help us with change?   Learn more about Tom Morris's work and books: https://www.tomvmorris.com Check out Sieze the Moment Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seize-the-moment-podcast/id1472668685?i=1000636548258 ...
Published 01/12/24
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome author, podcaster, and marketing guru, Ella Parlor  (High Tolerance: The Intoxicating World of Alcohol Marketing). What does marketing involve? What is unique about the alcohol business? How can we understand our relationship to alcohol and to marketing? Ella shares her journey through this industry and some wisdom on work ethic.  Buy Ella's book: High Tolerance Check out Rudy's Forbes article mentioned in the episode: ...
Published 12/30/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Philosophy Professors Richard Greene and Josh Heter to discuss Punk Rock and Philosophy.  What does the genre reveal about cultural shifts and attitudes? What does it mean to be a punk rocker?  We discuss style, gatekeeping, anger and happiness, all within the framework of Punk Rock.   Get your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Punk-Rock-Philosophy-Pop-Culture/dp/1637700229 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our...
Published 12/12/23
Gwendolyn Dolske partners with The Modern Day Wife and explores the career shifts of women in business.  What are the first steps to bringing one's idea to life?  What is the disposition of the successful woman?  We learn how a belief in self anchors the possibility of creation, community, and happiness.   Learn more about our wonderful guests: Meagan Elieff and Meghan Fialkoff, founders of https://themoderndaywife.com Franne Golde https://www.frannegolde.com Amanda Dill...
Published 12/01/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Rich Fahmy, MS, CPT, CWC, CES, PES (National Academy of Sports Medicine).  What is BMI?  How can we understand cultural attitudes around weight and diet vs health?  What are some tips for navigating through the holiday season in a healthy manner? Learn more about Rich Fahmy: https://blog.nasm.org/author/rich-fahmy-ms-nasm-cpt-ces-pes-master-instructor Check out the NASM pod: https://www.nasm.org/resources/podcast-network Use promo code DETAILS...
Published 11/19/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and guest co-host Konstantin Hatcher (California YIMBY) talk with founder of Latina Rebels and author of For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez.  We learn about the power of writing and observation, of finding one's voice and challenging social norms, and the creation of a genre.   Learn more about Prisca's work: https://www.priscadorcas.com/bio/ Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our...
Published 11/05/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Dr. Kate Mangino (Equal Partners).  Gwendolyn asks Kate's thoughts on a recent push to end no fault divorce in a few districts.  How do ideas about marriage and divorce reflect gender assumptions/traditions?   We learn about the significance of caregiving from our personal lives and how that role fosters important skills that can be used in the work place.  What are these transferable skills?  How do we discuss our caregiving roles at work?  How...
Published 10/21/23
Gwendolyn Dolske talks with Dr. Kate Madorin and Dr. Kristina Tansavatdi about their thoughts on the popular podcast The Retrievals (from This American Life).  How is women's pain understood and communicated?  What is the role of empathy in medicine?   Learn more about Dr. Tansavadti: https://www.facesbydrt.com/about/dr-tansavatdi/ Visit our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Listen to The Retrievals: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/804/the-retrievals Thank you to our...
Published 10/03/23
In memory of Brittany Delaney of https://www.blacktablearts.org
Published 09/27/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Dr. Michaela O'Donnell about her book  Make Work Matter.  What can theology teach us about our approach to work?  How has the pandemic shaped our ideas of work?  What is the role of empathy?   https://www.goodisinthedetails.com
Published 09/15/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back author/Professor, Dr. Dahlia Schweitzer.  Dahlia is examining the true crime case of The Black Dahlia.  What is the historical significance of this unsolved crime?  How does the public's treatment of Elizabeth Short ("The Black Dahlia") reveal our ideas about women and gender?  And how does this relate to Film Noir?   Learn more about Dahlia: https://www.thisisdahlia.com  Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to...
Published 08/31/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo interview Philosophy Professor Dr. Gregg Caruso (SUNY Corning), author of Rejecting Retributivism. Free Will, Punishment, and Criminal Justice.  We discuss the meaning of free will, what is a free will skeptic, determinism, and how understanding free will (or rejecting the idea of free will) impacts our sense of justice.   Watch Gregg's Ted Talk "The Dark Side of Free Will" Learn more about Gregg's work: http://www.greggcaruso.com Join our patreon:...
Published 08/14/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome philosophers Richard Greene and Joshua Heter to discuss the film The Godfather.  What philosophical lessons and ideas come through in the film?  How are we to understand justice?  Loyalty?  Family?   Check out The Godfather and Philosophy. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com Use offer code The Details for https://www.newsly.me
Published 07/31/23
Gwendoly Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Psychologist and author, Dr. Seth Gillihan.  How can we temper our thoughts?  How can we become mindful?  What are the techniques of CBT?   Learn more about Seth's work: https://sethgillihan.com Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to https://www.lunaescent.com Use offer code The Details for 1 month free premium subscription: https://www.newsly.me  
Published 07/13/23
Enjoy our holiday encore episode on Captain America with 3 time guest, Professor Mark D. White.  (Originally aired July 4, 2020.)  Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Read Mark's book: https://www.amazon.com/Virtues-Captain-America-Modern-Day-Character/dp/1118619269/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AVV4QX932AKH&keywords=Mark+d+white+captain+america&qid=1688492393&sprefix=mark+d+white+captain+america%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1
Published 07/04/23
What is the mindset of a successful woman entrepreneur?  Gwendolyn Dolske partners with TheModernDayWife.com to interview five women in business.  How does one start?  How does one handle obstacles?  Rest? Balance?  This episode has advice and inspiration for anyone pursuing business.  Much thanks to Nev Tomic, Robin Ackerman, Jamie Jensen, Raana Kashani Gregg, and Cherie Monson.  Our guests' websites: https://labeautefatale.com https://www.bhaestheticmedics.com ...
Published 06/30/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Modern Husbands founder, financial expert, and fellow podcaster, Brian Page.  What is the relationship between the economy, work opportunities, and the dynamics of a healthy marriage?  What does it mean to be a good partner?  What kinds of conversations should we be having?  What role is finance and budgeting in a relationship? Will Rudy ever get a new car?  Learn more about Brian Page: https://www.modernhusbands.com/our-founder Join our Patreon:...
Published 06/23/23
Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome True Crime podcaster, Sarah J McLaughlin (host and producer of the compelling and top of the charts pod, Appalachian Mysteria).  What goes into producing a true crime podcast? What is the story behind the WVU 1970 murders of two young women?  How does our fascination with true crime reflect our cultural values? Is there a link between transportation and season 1 of Appalachian Mysteria?   Learn more about Appalachian Mysteria:...
Published 06/07/23
Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome journalist and host of the podcast Now What?, Carole Zimmer.  What is the meaning of journalism?  How has it changed over the years?  How can we distinguish between entertainment and news? What does podcasting add to the space of journalism and media?   Learn more about Carole's work and her amazing podcast: https://www.carolezimmer.com/podcast Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com Use offer code The Details for https://www.newsly.me Join our...
Published 05/30/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome creator of Mac's List for employers and job seekers and host of Find Your Dream Job Podcast, Mac Prichard.  How does one navigate job searching in 2023?  How can we align our dreams and happiness through work?  What kinds of questions should one be asking in the job search process?  How do different generations approach work and goals?   Learn more about Mac Prichard and his courses/resources for job seekers: https://www.macslist.org/about/about-us ...
Published 05/16/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosophy Professor Dr. Drew Dalton (Dominican University).  We discuss Dr. Dalton's book The Matter of Evil.  How has scientifc research in the last few decades impacted our understanding of existence?  Moral action?  Does the universe have a moral status?  What does it mean to be good? Learn more about Professor Dalton: Bio and Books Thank you to this episode's sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com Use promo code The Details for:...
Published 04/25/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome documentarian/podcaster, George Siegal (Make It Better Podcast). We discuss George's film The Last House Standing, an examination of the way in which homes have been designed and ways in which homes can be designed given the impact of natural disasters.  What questions should home buyers be asking?  What is the responsibility of the individual, the community, and the government?   Check out George Siegal's documentary: The Last House Standing. Check...
Published 04/13/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Historian/musician/Investigator/True Crime Podcaster, Matthew Kraig Kelly.  We discuss his investigative work in producing the excellent and engaging podcast The Looking Glass.  How did Matthew choose the case of the MacDonald murders?  How does the historical context help us understand the evidence?  Why are people drawn to the True Crime genre?   Check out The Looking Glass: ...
Published 03/29/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome musician/producer/educator/education consultant, Rich Balling (RX Bandits, The Sound of Animals Fighting).  What is it like to follow the two paths of music and education?  How to balance creativity with profession? What is the state of education?  What is the significance of reading and test scores for young students?   Revolution on Canvas Use offer code The Details for 1 month free premium subscription: https://www.newsly.me Join the pod's...
Published 03/17/23
Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Spoken Word Artist Educator/  Executive Director of Black Table Arts, Brittany Delaney.  What is the role of the arts in education? Why does creativity matter?  Learn more about Brittany: LinkedIn Read about Black Table Arts: https://www.minnesotamonthly.com/arts-entertainment/black-table-arts-co-op-fuels-black-creativity-in-south-minneapolis/ Join our Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails Download https://www.newsly.me and use offer...
Published 03/01/23