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This One's About. . .
Hosted by Mission Point Press · EN
This One’s About… is a podcast by book people, for book people—featuring behind-the-scenes publishing insights, smart marketing tips, honest conversations with authors, and the occasional dramatic reading. Whether you’re a writer, reader, or just curious about how books come to life, this one’s for you.
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This One's About... Bradley Poos
2w ago00:49:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode of This One’s About…, we sit down with Bradley Poos, author of Urban Education: Kansas City’s Central High School and the Enduring Legacy of Racism. Bradley explores the remarkable and complex history of Central High School—the oldest public school west of the Mississippi River and once one of the nation’s premier segregated White high schools.Our conversation examines how the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision reshaped Central High School, leading to one of the most dramatic demographic shifts in American educational history. As the school transitioned from an all-White student body to an all-Black student body between 1955 and 1962, the enduring effects of segregation, race, and educational policy became impossible to ignore.Tune in for a compelling discussion about history, education, and the lasting legacy of racism in American schools.
Transcribe →This One's About... Ann Goethals
4w ago00:45:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode of This One’s About…, we sit down with Ann Goethals to discuss her novel, The Doublewide — a heartfelt, funny, and deeply relatable story about learning to take up space in the world.Candy Schein has spent most of her life keeping her head down and avoiding attention. But when she falls in love with a discounted mystic blue doublewide, she’s suddenly forced to navigate mortgages, contractors, permits, debt, and human connection itself. What begins as a quest for the perfect home becomes a moving story about self-acceptance, vulnerability, and unexpected love.Join us as Ann shares the inspiration behind Candy’s journey, the emotional truths woven through the novel, and why stories about ordinary people building meaningful lives matter so much.
Transcribe →This One's About... Marie Schmidt
May 1800:27:00Tap to summarizeWe're chatting with Marie Schmidt, author of Eddy's Day Out, about a curious dog with a nose for adventure! Children will delight in Eddie as he befriends a group of children waiting to board a school bus destined for the Detroit Institute of Arts, plays follow-the-leader, enjoys a class of figure drawing, discovers great paintings, and heads home to find himself on a “lost dog” poster.
Transcribe →This One's About... Dan Ellens
Apr 2900:50:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode of “This One’s About…,” we sit down with Dan Ellens, author of Forest Legend: The Tale of Ol’ Split Toe. Through the eyes of a remarkable deer traveling across centuries, Ellens explores the evolving relationship between humans and the natural world—from ancient forests and Indigenous hunters to modern industry and future science. It’s a thoughtful, imaginative conversation about environmental balance, history, and the enduring question: can humanity learn to live in harmony with nature?
Transcribe →This One's About... Cary Vajda
Apr 1500:31:53Tap to summarizeCary Vajda discusses The Ghost in Tower Room, a haunting and heartfelt novel set in coastal Maine, and book two of the Ghosts of Casco Bay series. The story follows Scarlett as she inherits her grandmother’s seaside mansion and encounters the ghost of a long-lost sea captain, forcing her to navigate love, legacy, and the ties between past and present. Visit caryvajda.com for more details.
Transcribe →This One's About... David Joseph
Apr 100:56:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Doug Dorda chats with psychoanalyst and author David Joseph about his book Listening for a Lifetime: The Art of Psychotherapy. Gain a deeper understanding of psychotherapeutic principles through Dr. Joseph's personal maxims, reflecting his extensive clinical experience and professional wisdom.
Transcribe →This One's About... Allison Bartlette
Mar 1800:44:57Tap to summarizeThe host sits down with author Allison Bartlette to discuss the wonderful children's book, Walking on a Trail. How does an idea for a book form? How are connections made to an illustrator? Why choose a rhyme scheme? How to promote in a crowded ecosystem? Allison answers these questions and more in a discussion that is equal parts fun, inspirational and educational.
Transcribe →This One's About... Georgia Jeffries.
Mar 401:10:38Tap to summarizeThe host sits down with Georgia Jeffries to discuss her thrilling novel The Younger Girl. Insights about the entertainment industry, the writing process and having a foot in the worlds of literature and screenwriting can shape a personal narrative into something profound. To order the book and learn more about Georgia, head to www.georgiajeffries.com.
Transcribe →This One's About... Jen Wahi
Jan 1400:38:52Tap to summarizeOn a new, very special episode of This One’s About, Doug sits down with Mission Point Press CEO, Jen Wahi to discuss her motivation behind joining and leading the team at MPP. Jen discusses her passion for connecting with authors, her upbringing in a world of books, and “getting the band back together” to begin a new chapter in Mission Point Press’s journey. Learn more at missionpointpress.com.
Transcribe →This One's About...You.
Dec 3100:09:38Tap to summarizeDoug rounds out the first season of the podcast with a message of heartfelt thanks and a narration of a short story that highlights the power of books over a lifetime.
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