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Amuse-Bouche!

Addy Goldberg

Hello and welcome to Amuse-Bouche! It is important during these difficult and tumultuous times to rest and reset so that we can all keep going. It is an act of resistance to persist and so we must! Join us for a moment of rest to learn some history, get some advice and laugh with us, your new friends; Addy and Julie. If you are against your current regime then we are with you! We still have to live in the world, but before you dive in, have some joy even if it's just an amuse-bouche.

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S1 · E27
Yesterday · 1 hr 2 min
I Guess I Like Lucy!
Hello, hello! In this new episode of Amuse-Bouche Addy decides to change her own mind! Sometimes you don't like something because you just don't know enough about it, so this week she learns all about Lucille Ball and tells Julie all about it! It's a great story, so come decompress and enjoy some time with your besties!
S1 · E26
September 15 · 46 min
Celebrating Gloria Steinem!
This week on Amuse Bouche Julie tells Addy everything she learned about Gloria Steinem. The woman was an icon that did so much!! She wrote organized, marched and testified for all of us. She spent her life advocating for women and we love her for it. Come admire all her good works with us. And then we will play “what the heck does that slang term mean?” And “How cute is this animal.” It’s a fun time, we promise! Give us a listen, a like and a follow!
S1 · E25
September 8 · 48 min
See's Candy are a National Treasure!
Hello and welcome to a new episode of Amuse-Bouche! A podcast to give you a moment of positivity and a fun lesson to learn and some friends to hang out with. This episode Addy tells Julie all about the history of See's Candy. Then Julie asks Addy some true or false questions about the human body! Give us a listen and a follow!
S1 · E24
September 1 · 50 min
Pigeons are the cutest little babies!
This week on Amuse Bouche, Julie and Addy are learning all about the pets humans forgot, pigeons! Sweet little birds that for some reason spark hatred in some of the people they live amongst. Come learn about hero pigeons, pet pigeons, art loving pigeons and so much more. Then we will chat Irish slang and meet another cute little animal friend we never knew existed! It’s your weekly break from the doom.
S1 · E23
August 25 · 49 min
Dolly Parton will Unite Us All!
Hello, hello! Welcome to this weeks episode of Amuse-Bouche; a podcast of positive distraction to get you through this current hellscape. This week we bring the unadulterated joy of Miss Dolly Parton! Ugh! I LOVE her! So join us, won’t you, take a 45 minute breather and make some new friends, us!
S1 · E22
August 18 · 50 min
You are what you eat!
On this weeks Amuse Bouche Julie tries (and fails) to stump Addy with food origin stories. Why were potatoes once feared, what popular condiment was created due to neglect, could Croissants really not have originated in France?? We have so many questions and, thankfully most of the answers! Plus we learn more slang terms and meanings with Addy. As well as all about a cute tiny friend found in the ocean!! Come disassociate with us, won’t you?
S1 · E21
August 11 · 49 min
The making of Jaws: The First Summer Blockbuster!
Hello, hello! Welcome to the 21st episode of our positive distraction podcast. This new episode has Addy telling Julie all about the making of her favorite movie: Jaws! We think its episode 20, but it’s 21 and it’s okay. It’s not important to be right all the time, but at least we are having a good time! Give us a listen, won’t you? And maybe a follow? Is it too much to ask for a review? Thanks!!
S1 · E20
August 4 · 1 hr 3 min
Wacky Historical Jobs!
This week on Amuse Bouche, Julie teaches Addy about histories 12 strangest jobs. From the macabre to the…poopy and so much in between. Come learn all the reasons we are grateful to hold jobs in the time of alarm clocks, indoor plumbing and many other 21st century amenities. Then Addy quizzes Julie on nick names of Presidents past AND shows us thee CUTEST little animal friend imaginable. Join us!! It’s a pleasing time, we promise!
S1 · E19
July 28 · 45 min
Jim Henson Found it Easy to be Green!
Hello, hello! In this week’s episode Addy tell’s Julie about the life and career of Jim Henson. From Sesame Street to the Great Muppet Caper, it’s a funny and fuzzy ride, so saddle up and grab some cookies coz this is a great story! Thank you all for listening and rate and review to help us out!
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July 14 · 54 min
Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?
This week on Amuse Bouche we get a little crazy and cover… a man!!! Yes, a real deal non fictional (non problematic) man!! Julie tells Addy about the life and legacy of everyone’s favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers. Let’s all reminisce to a time when kindness was taught, empathy was important and being a child felt safe and fun! Plus we chat 1920’s slang and a lovely animal friend. If you need a break from the doom come join us.
July 7 · 36 min
Write With What You Know!
Hello, hello! Welcome to this weeks episode of Amuse-Bouche! This week we have a guest, Addy’s husband, Gary! Addy tells him the history of writing tools! And he quizzes her about Crows and Ravens! It’s a good time with these love birds! Give us a listen and if you like us: Rate and Review!
June 30 · 43 min
The Only Acceptable Monarch!
This week on Amuse Bouche Julie tells Addy all about yet another incredible insect. This one takes itself on a migration that’s truly hard to fathom. Come learn all the ways Monarch Butterflies can awe and amaze us. These little travelers prove to be a lot more than a pretty site to behold. Afterward, Addy will school us on some of the many words credited to William Shakespeare’s true unparalleled genius. It’s a fun and pleasantly distracting time. We promise! If you do enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, rate and review! It really helps us!
S1 · E15
June 23 · 44 min
“….And the Rest is Drag!"
Hello, hello! Welcome to a new episode of Amuse-Bouche: The Podcast! This week for Pride month Addy tells Julie a history of Drag, her favorite sport. Julie quizzes Addy on movie taglines and of course they breathe. Because breathing is what? FUNDAMENTAL! Remember folks if you like us, rate and review, it really helps!
S1 · E14
June 16 · 52 min
It was Agatha Christie, All Along!
This week on Amuse Bouche, Addy and Julie mix it up with a duel episode. Spend the first half learning about the legacy and brilliance of Agatha Christie. And the second half absorbed in the real life mystery her own life took on! It’s inspiring and exciting. Join us for some boss bitch energy, you won’t be sorry!
S1 · E13
June 9 · 54 min
The Well Moisturized Life of Helena Rubinstein!
Welcome to a new episode of Amuse-Bouche; your weekly dose of hope-core! This week Addy tells Julie all about the make-up mogul Helena Rubinstein, and it’s quite a history! We travel with her from Poland to Australia to Europe and finally; New York City! We get a nice true or false session as well! So come hang with us for some positive distraction!
S1 · E12
June 2 · 54 min
Lovin’ that Lipstick Look!
This week on Amuse Bouche we chat all things painted pout! Crushing rocks, minerals and bugs to wear on your lips?! Why not! Julie will share lipsticks less than appealing beginnings, the part it thas played in history and how fabulous it course, a bit of the in between. Come get your weekly positive distraction!
S1 · E11
May 26 · 49 min
You are the Apple of My Eye!
Hello, hello and welcome to this weeks episode of Amuse-Bouche! The calm-you-down-and-teach-you-something-to-bring-you-joy podcast! This week Addy will teach you all about apples! Their humble beginnings and long history and their current sweetness ratings. Julie will do some true and false questions and a 'would you rather'. Join us for some joy and learning, won't you?
S1 · E10
May 19 · 48 min
Chocoholics Rise Up!!
Chocolate is the best the world has to offer. So let’s all learn more about it. From its spicy beginnings to its sugary transition to delicious dessert. This week on Amuse Bouche Julie tells Addy all the wonderful things she learned about the history of the world’s favorite sweet treat! Chocolate! 🍫 Come listen and learn about how and where it all began!
S1 · E9
May 12 · 45 min
"Ladies and Gentlemen: Sister Rosetta Tharpe!!!"
Hello, hello! In this world on fire here is some positive distraction! This week we bring you the remarkable story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Godmother of Rock-n-Roll! An inspiration to so many for decades. We also have some greats 'would you rather' and other fun nonsense between Addy and Julie. So jump on the hope-core train and lets learn and be inspired!
S1 · E8
April 28 · 45 min
Trees to meet you!
On this week’s Amuse Bouche Julie tells Addy all the magical, mysterious and frankly incredible facts she learned about Suzanne Simard and her research on trees!! We find out that trees communicate with each other. And how they go about it. Trees are givers!! They share and help one another. It’s a lovely lesson. Then we will answer another “Would you rather?” And close up with thee single cutest (and smallest) silly named creature we may ever see or hear of! Come swap your doom for joy with us!

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