by Brett Gajda and Nick Jaworski
Where There's Smoke explores self-development through the filter of current events, pop culture, and experience. We surf the zeitgeist through an array of audio clips, quotes, concepts, and conversations. In the spirit of The Daily Show and This American Life, we throw everything into an audio centrifuge that separates "what" from "why". You walk away with insights and actionable solutions to improve your business, relationships, and almost any area of your life.
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December 24, 2025
<p>Hey, Explorers! It's a Christmas miracle! We know we've been quiet, but during some sort of post-Thanksgiving-fueled mania, Nick decided to make a short mini-series where he dives (too) deep into the 2012 Made-For-TV Christmas musical, The Mistle-Tones. The podcast is called Unwrapping the Mistle-Tones. </p> <p>While you CAN watch the movie first and get a lot of enjoyment, the episodes were designed so that you don't have to see the movie, because... mostly people haven't.</p> <p>So, today, we present to you the first episode of that series and hope that you enjoy it! If you want the rest, just go check out Unwrapping the Mistle-Tones wherever you get your podcasts!</p> <p><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/00kmnvQjms1kPal292UKAA?si=VKQUU8VURKuugf55Xso0NQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify </a><br /> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introducing-unwrapping-the-mistle-tones/id1858653494?i=1000739719971" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Podcasts</a></p> <p>(Also, has anyone else been hearing the rumblings coming from Metaphor Beach?)</p> <p>Unwrapping the Mistle-Tones Episode Description:<br /> <br /></p> <p class="e-91090-text encore-text-body-medium" data-encore-id= "text" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-string="true">In our first episode, we're not only figuring out how to make this thing, but we're also exploring whether or not Joseph Campbell's monomyth (aka "The Hero's Journey") can help us understand perhaps the central theme of The Mistle-Tones: grief.</span></p> <p class="e-91090-text encore-text-body-medium" data-encore-id= "text" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-string= "true">Thanks to Dr. Candi Cann! For more information about what's done done and what she's doing next, visit</span> <a class= "e-91090-text-link e-91090-baseline e-91090-overflow-wrap-anywhere encore-internal-color-text-announcement e-91090-text-link--use-focus sc-fqujGp dQOGun" href="https://www.deathscholar.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-encore-id="textLink" data-slate-node="element" data-slate-inline= "true">https://www.deathscholar.com</a><span data-slate-string= "true">.</span></p> <p class="e-91090-text encore-text-body-medium" data-encore-id= "text" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-string= "true">Thanks to Jason Rogel for both speaking with me, but also kinda blindly accepting what this whole project is.</span></p> <p class="e-91090-text encore-text-body-medium" data-encore-id= "text" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-string= "true">Watch The Mistle-Tones right now on</span> <a class= "e-91090-text-link e-91090-baseline e-91090-overflow-wrap-anywhere 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All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Clips are used for critical analysis under Fair Use doctrine.</span></p> <p class="e-91090-text encore-text-body-medium" data-encore-id= "text" data-slate-node="element"> </p>
February 10, 2021
<p>Sadly, my grandmother passed away this week at the age of 99. You might remember her from episode #49 of WTS: <a href= "http://www.wheretheressmoke.co/cant-get-there-from-hair-acceptance/"> Can't Get There From Hair (Acceptance)</a>. </p> <p>She was a force and I hope you take a few minutes to listen to what she has to say.</p> <p>Article written in 2019: </p> <p><a href= "https://tntribune.com/mother-of-the-year-a-tribute-to-mrs-verleon-h-s-grant-age-98/?fbclid=IwAR223gtu-k4umJtZgWW6MkyPs5yv7OkEzS8EHrrv_AXFo6jGUpxaA3iUUa8"> https://tntribune.com/mother-of-the-year-a-tribute-to-mrs-verleon-h-s-grant-age-98/?fbclid=IwAR223gtu-k4umJtZgWW6MkyPs5yv7OkEzS8EHrrv_AXFo6jGUpxaA3iUUa8</a></p>
December 18, 2020
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is December and any show worth its weight in gold (or frankincense… or myrrh) has a Christmas episode - and WTS is definitely with its weight in tree resin.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode comes to you in the form of two audio gifts. We even wrapped them and put them under the tree for you. We hope you enjoy them and, perhaps, even take away an idea or two that helps your holiday season be merry and bright.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Thank you to Joseph Quinn for joining us in this episod and also for crafting and recording this year’s jazzy holiday version of our theme.</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">p.s. This is Where There’s Smoke’s 3rd Christmas episode. If you love Christmas and all things Christmas, be sure to check out the other two - 38: A Where There’s Smoke Christmas and 56: Soaking in the Holidays (Feeling) . The first is an all-time fun and wacky WTS classic, and the second is a beautiful and reflective listen.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at</span> <a href= "http://www.wheretheressmoke.co"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.wheretheressmoke.co</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">* * *</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you dig this episode, please share it with at least one person!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And don’t forget to subscribe yourself, so you never miss a new episode in the feed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at</span> <a href= "http://www.wheretheressmoke.co"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.wheretheressmoke.co</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To reach out to us or give the show a signal boost, find us on</span> <a href= "https://twitter.com/explorewts?lang=en"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Twitter</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/explorewts/?hl=en"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, and</span> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/exploreWTS/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Facebook</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">. We are @exploreWTS on all three. You can also email us on connect@wheretheressmoke.co.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">* * *</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts:</span> <a href= "http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes"><strong>http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes.</strong></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can also find us on</span> <a href="http://pca.st/smoke"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">PocketCasts</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6y5Q6iG0L6mXV5Bdpo4GDU"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Spotify</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href= "https://play.google.com/music/m/I6phvdxkx346ly2ip2midiuxkly?t=Where_Theres_Smoke"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Google Play</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href= "http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/brett-gajda/where-theres-smoke"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Stitcher</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href="https://soundcloud.com/wheretheressmoke-1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Soundcloud</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at</span> <a href= "http://www.wheretheressmoke.co"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.wheretheressmoke.co</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
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Where There's Smoke explores self-development through the filter of current events, pop culture, and experience. We surf the zeitgeist through an array of audio clips, quotes, concepts, and conversations.
In the spirit of The Daily Show and This American Life, we throw everything into an audio centrifuge that separates "what" from "why". You walk away with insights and actionable solutions to improve your business, relationships, and almost any area of your life.
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