Join Susie and Gyles this week as we unravel the captivating stories behind the letters 'E' to 'L,' in the second installment of our alphabet journey. We explore the rich history and surprising connections that have shaped our language, and of course indulge in Gyles' infamous anecdotes.
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Mar 2021
Little Happier: Who’s Happier? My Husband, Who Got His iPod Back, or Me, Who Retrieved It for Him?
One of the best ways to make ourselves happier is to make other people happier. I was made happier by my gesture of loving in tracking down my husband’s iPod than he was made happy by getting it back. Do good, feel good.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet i ... Show More
2m 3s
Jun 2022
More Happier - The Happiness of a Paul McCartney Concert, the Joy of Aphorisms, and the Delights of Audiobooks
We talk about the adventure of going to a Paul McCartney concert, the joy of writing and collecting aphorisms, and the new delight of listening to an audiobook.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @Liz ... Show More
17m 42s
Aug 2023
The most surprising thing I am learning about happiness. | Coffee Chats w/ SJ
In this podcast episode, host Sarajane Case shares her experiences during an incubator session in Birmingham, Alabama. She discusses her observations in a hotel room and three good things in her life: having a good driver, enjoying airport lounges, and exploring coffee shops in n ... Show More
21m 33s
May 2020
Little Happier: My COVID-19 Song: “New York City, Lexington Avenue, Rush Hour.”
As I stood in the middle of the unnaturally deserted Lexington Avenue at rush hour, I felt, “This is the moment when I should begin to sing.”Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraftGet the podcas ... Show More
5m 33s
Apr 2021
Ep. 322: Pick the Right Word, Have Both a Weekend and a Weekday Book, and a Conversation with Actor, Singer, and Instagram Sensation Leslie Jordan
We talk about why it’s powerful to pick the right word, a listener suggests having a weekend book and a weekday book to enjoy reading more, and we talk to the hilarious actor, writer, and singer Leslie Jordan about what it’s like to be an Internet sensation, his adventures in Hol ... Show More
31m 38s
Jul 2023
Favorite Moments Getting To Know Our Guests
With Clea and Joanna on the road for their Summer of Fun Tour, this week we’re playing some of our favorite ‘5 Minutes for Hugs,’ the questions we ask our guests at the end of every interview. You'll hear from comedian Heather McMahan, model and transgender activist Gigi Gorgeous ... Show More
21m 22s