Sam Youmans

The Curated Chapter

Arts EN ↓ 216 episodes

The Curated Chapter — formerly Newsgram — is hosted by Sam Youmans and brings you hand-selected stories from independent voices. Through thoughtful, documentary-style episodes, you’ll discover remarkable lives, unexpected truths, and the moments that change everything. Every book begins with a single chapter. But behind every chapter is a life — and the moment an author decides their story matters enough to share. It begins with an idea. A memory. A tradition. A desire to preserve history… or give shape to experiences that might otherwise be forgotten. Think of this podcast as a quiet corner o...

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Sam Youmans

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Arts

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Latest episode

Jun 18, 2026

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Lead Like A Mustang! 09.03.2022

Based on the book "Orders from the General: Leadership Advice from a Two Star General". Let’s travel down the path of Self-Improvement today. On our virtual stroll we’re also going to talk about leadership. Now, if you listen to Newsgram, then you know it’s not going to be a traditional path but I believe we […] The post Lead Like A Mustang! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Child Development and Nurturance 04.03.2022

Based on the book Nurturing the Nurturers; Healing the Planet, The Wati Kanyilpai Story by Leon Petchkovsky Childhood trauma is a global problem. How’s that for an opening statement?  Let me ask you a question. If you had a time machine where would you go? You could live in any century. After a long debate about […] The post Child Development and Nurturance appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Women Who Take Your Breath Away by Julie Torres-Johnson 01.03.2022

It’s been said that opposites attract and I could not disagree more. We are attracted to people who are like us. Think about it. How excited are you when you meet someone and in the middle of the conversation you keep saying “…oh my gosh, me too!” or “…I know what you mean, I grew […] The post Women Who Take Your Breath Away by Julie Torres-Johnson appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Mary Whyte was Right Pedro by Billy Menamin 01.03.2022

Today we’re going to talk about love and war involving ordinary human beings just trying to live peaceful lives. People doing their jobs, going to school and hanging out with their friends while a war rages in their backyard. When I first sat down to write this edition of Newsgram Russia had just invaded Ukraine […] The post Mary Whyte was Right Pedro by Billy Menamin appeared first on WebTalkRadi...

The Lethal Elixer by Dennis Ross 01.03.2022

What do you do when you complete all the necessary steps to become a Nephrologist? Do you know what a Nephrologist is? It’s a Kidney doctor, and if you’re Dr. Dennis Ross you write fiction novels.  Dennis Ross (Bucket List) It was just something that was on my bucket list.  …true and a bit of an oversimplification. […] The post The Lethal Elixer by Dennis Ross appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Traditional Short Stories for Children 01.03.2022

Gather ‘round kids. It’s story time!  Today we have a selection of short stories for you written by a former teacher by the name of Kim Brack. Like many teachers Kim says it’s very important to emphasize reading and storytelling because they open the door to so many things. As a teacher she always encouraged her students to read and […] The post Traditional Short Stories for Children appeared firs...

Baseball 28.02.2022

Based on the book No More Games: A Story About Life, Love, and Baseball by Mike Gallo What image is conjured up in your mind's eye when I say the word BASEBALL.  So many, right? You can smell the hotdogs and fresh cut grass.  You might be a die hard fan with a head full of stats […] The post Baseball appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Have you heard about the healing power of dogs? 25.02.2022

Have you heard about the healing power of dogs? How about the expression 22 a Day? I’m throwing a lot at you here but this show has multiple themes. It’s all gonna come together don’t you worry about that. If you’re a Veteran you know exactly what 22 a Day is all about. In 2013, the United States Department of Veteran Affairs […] The post Have you heard about the healing power of dogs? appeared fi...

Cultural Differences: U.S. and China 21.02.2022

based on the book, Memoir of Half a Banana by Fay Chou One of things I love most about this country is our many cultures. America is a melting pot. It always has been and if you’re open minded you can learn a lot from people who immigrate here from other places.  Full Disclosure, I […] The post Cultural Differences: U.S. and China appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Vietnam in 1968. Based on the book 13 Months: In the Bush, in Vietnam, in 1968 by Bruce Bastien 15.02.2022

Some would say the 1960’s were the best decade in American history. Those people would have to be talking about the great music, movies, fashion and the counterculture taking place. Sex, Drugs and Rock-N-Roll. I mean we met the Beatles in 1964. Elvis gave us his legendary comeback special and then we landed on the […] The post Vietnam in 1968. Based on the book 13 Months: In the Bush, in Vietnam,...

Slaves of the One They Chose to Obey by Shinete Christina Maunze 10.02.2022

Shinete Christina Maunze was born in Zimbabwe and educated in London. She’s an interesting woman with a fascinating story to tell…so she did in her new book Slaves of the One They Chose to Obey: A Family Torn Apart. This is the true story of her family and how it was destroyed by unscrupulous, ungodly prophecies, false-prophets […] The post Slaves of the One They Chose to Obey by Shinete Christina...

Love in Rhyme, based on the book, A Little Birdie Told Me by Lorraine Burkey 08.02.2022

Welcome to this edition of Newsgram.  Putting together a group of words that tell a story, create a melody, or evoke an emotional response is a very powerful thing. I admire the people who do it well. In fact, when it comes to creative careers I think the writer is on the top of the […] The post Love in Rhyme, based on the book, A Little Birdie Told Me by Lorraine Burkey appeared first on WebTalkR...

Barbeque for Charity 07.02.2022

Welcome to this edition of Newsgram.  The thing about men is we like to cook outdoors. Maybe it’s primal. An instinct that can be traced back to Homo Erectus thousands of years ago.  The cookout is a safe place. It’s a social gathering, a meeting place, a romantic place, a fun place to tell stories, […] The post Barbeque for Charity appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

End Times: According to Scripture by Charles Pallaghy 07.02.2022

Since the world began man has looked to the heavens in wonder about his place in the world. Who am I? How did I get here? What does it all mean? To that end, there are two primary schools of thought that have emerged. Science and Religion. There is a third party who believes in […] The post End Times: According to Scripture by Charles Pallaghy appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Wild Colts Make the Best Horses: The Intrepid Life of Abigail Adams 07.02.2022

Every now and again on Newsgram we like to take a glimpse into history, after all this is a show about interesting people living their lives in interesting ways. So today we’re going to meet two women Abigail Adams wife of the second President of the United States, John Adams and Mary Mauch author of the new book Wild […] The post Wild Colts Make the Best Horses: The Intrepid Life of Abigail Adams...

Healing the World with Happiness and Prayer 07.02.2022

Based on the book Happy People Happy World by Vincent D'Souza Welcome to Newsgram What do you say we make this a happy day! Whatever time it is right now, let’s make the rest of the day a happy one. Why, because a positive attitude is like a beacon of light. It’s a literal magnet to attracting more happiness. Have you ever noticed how happy, […] The post Healing the World with Happiness and Prayer...

Blue on Black Crime Based on Blues in Blue by Vaughn LeMon 05.02.2022

Welcome to this edition of Newsgram Today I’m going to talk about Blue on Black crime. We’ve all heard the stories of unarmed men, most of them African American who were shot for reasons that seem inconceivable; Cases like George Floyd. Now, this show isn’t going to get into the specifics of all the different […] The post Blue on Black Crime Based on Blues in Blue by Vaughn LeMon appeared first on...

Highschool, Basketball, Family and You 04.02.2022

Based the book VALIENTE: Courage and Consequence by  A.G. Castillo I couldn’t think  of a better time than right now to talk about student-athletes and Basketball. At the time this podcast is being written we are staring straight down the alley-top of the NCAA playoffs. No? How about the Free-Throw Line?  Anyway, depending on when you are hearing […] The post Highschool, Basketball, Family and You...

Love and The Cyborg 24.01.2022

Welcome to this edition of Newsgram Today I have a book that has so many cool things wrapped up in you are going to think I’ve made it up. I would not do that to you.  (Dramatic music) Are you ready for a Love Story involving a female Cyborg?! How about a War story? I’ve […] The post Love and The Cyborg appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Using Japanese Paper for Digital Printing of Photographs. 24.01.2022

Welcome to this edition of Newsgram. Art is something I’ve always been fascinated with. Every person's view of what constitutes art is different. And…there are so many different types of art. Personally, I like to play with pottery, wheel-throwing to be specific but on this show I want to focus on the two-dimensional arts. Paintings, drawings, […] The post Using Japanese Paper for Digital Printing...

Secret Healer's Business by Keryn Lee 20.01.2022

Welcome to this edition of Newsgram.  It’s true confession time. Something you might not know about me is that in addition to hosting this podcast I also own and operate a small business. It has always been a passion of mine and you know what? It’s not easy. If you have any interest in starting […] The post Secret Healer's Business by Keryn Lee appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Professionalizing Strategic Systems Management for Business and Organizational Success 19.01.2022

Today’s show is all business.  It’s hard to find a business that doesn’t want to succeed and it seems crazy to say that but many times, despite our education and training as a business executive our best efforts wind up backfiring. Recognizing the need to increase work-flow or achieve consistent results can lead to the […] The post Professionalizing Strategic Systems Management for Business and Or...

The Kid Code: 30 Second Parenting Strategies 18.01.2022

On this edition of Newsgram I bring you peace. If you are a human being, let’s hope that is the case, and you have children or work with children then this show is for you because we are bringing in the services of “the Peace Coach”.   Brenda Miller has been in private practice for twenty […] The post The Kid Code: 30 Second Parenting Strategies appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Bullying and Fantastic Florence 15.01.2022

This show looks at Bullying and the new book Fantastic Florence, It’s Not Your Fault: A Story about Bullying by Lesley Millard Zafran.  This is a story about bullying. Actually, it’s a look at a series of children’s books that not only talk about bullying but address the traumatic experiences some children face.  When I […] The post Bullying and Fantastic Florence appeared first on WebTalkRadio.ne...

A Longing for Justice: In a Patriarchal Society by Amy Croft 14.01.2022

Welcome to this edition of Newsgram.  The mission for equal rights for women and in fact the idea of advancing rights for women has been a long time in the making. Legal, sexual, civil and even voting rights have been on the docket – just in the last 100 years.  I have to be very […] The post A Longing for Justice: In a Patriarchal Society by Amy Croft appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

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