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Greg Giraldo was one of the most admired standup comedians of the 21st Century. This book tells his story, from his boyhood in Queens to his Ivy League education, to his decision to drop a law career to pursue standup comedy. The authors have researched his life and interviewed more than 60 people who knew Greg well - family, friends, standups, managers, and more - to produce a full picture of the brilliant yet complex figure who left the stage too soon.

Black fathers play a pivotal role in the lives of our Black children. According to the 2011 US Census, nearly two in three (64 percent) African American children live in father-absent homes. However, we know all fathers are not absent. Society would have us to believe that black fathers are either in jail or on drugs and are no good to the community. The Black Father Perspective is a collaboration of men who have come together to give voice to a population that is often overlooked and underappreciated.

They stick out. They change the conversation. They challenge the traditional narrative. They are outcasts - isolated, different, misunderstood. Being normal is nice. But being an outcast is a real part of the human experience. Have you have ever had the feeling of being alone in some way, of being on the outside looking in? If so, then the characters in these short stories will move you - sometimes by their depravity, sometimes by their sorrow...and sometimes by their joy.

Practical advice, useful research, and personal examples for writing a biography.Host: Wayne JonesBackground music: "Morning Garden Acoustic Chill" by Olexy from Pixabay 

▬ A serial podcast novel by Wayne Jones ▬ Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay ▬ Painting by Bunny Glue ▬ © 2025 by Wayne Jones ▬

An entertainment podcast with incredible guests, hilarious topics and legendary stories.

This podcast is about three things: minimalism, solitude, and introversion. They are important aspects of my character—and likely of the character of many people you know. "sparse optimal" delves into all of them, dispels myths, talks about new ideas, shows how they are related █ Wayne is a writer and editor. He's published a couple of novels, The Killing Type (a modern mystery parody) and Will's Dead Wife (a story of loss), as well as a book about personal minimalism called Less. He is currently working on a biography of English writer Samuel Johnson █ Wayne's a freelance editor as well...

Wayne talks about the bio he's written about 18th-century English writer Samuel Johnson, My Sam Johnson: A Biography for General Readers, to be published in fall 2023. More info at MySamJohnson.com.

Welcome to the Off The Tools Podcast, where two of the UK's best trade business coaches, Wayne Bettess & Andrew Jones, deliver tons of free value week in week out to help trade business owners level up their business and more importantly themselves. Wayne Bettess & Andrew Jones are passionate entrepreneurs & trade business owners themselves who are committed to personal and professional development. on this channel, Wayne & Andy share their wisdom on mindset, self-development, and offer glimpses into how to create a life that is one of choice and freedom.

"Shoulder 2 Shoulder – Together Stronger 💪 | A podcast without labels or stigmas, just support. Founder Wayne Jones shares his journey from battling a life-threatening illness to inspiring others to lean on each other. Whether you're a father, mother, brother, or friend, we all face tough chapters. Join us to connect, reflect, and wear your v

"We are all prompted by the same motives, all deceived by the same fallacies, all animated by hope, obstructed by danger, entangled by desire, and seduced by pleasure." This book is a biography of the man who wrote those words about 300 years ago, the great man of letters of the 18th century Samuel Johnson. And it has a special purpose: presenting the story of Sam’s life in a shorter form than any other researched biography and conveying that story in a style that’s clear and accessible for any general audience.

Newfoundland Boy is about the Canadian province of Newfoundland. There's a new episode every Saturday, available (with transcripts) wherever you get podcasts. Logo art: Untitled painting by Wayne Jones ››› Music: "slowmotion montage where we fall in love" by human gazpacho, via Free Music Archive under CC BY-NC Creative Commons license ››› © 2025 by Wayne Jones