https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-marc-medley-shows-tracksenSociety & CultureCopyright The Marc Medley Showhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7dd024055cdc9e339c71087b1a1ca19d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-marc-medley-shows-tracksSat, 10 Aug 2024 20:46:07 +0000The Marc Medley ShowMarc A. Medleyprofessormedley@gmail.comThe Marc Medley Show is a show where the topics on any given day could be about anything. It could be current events or just life observations that are generally overlooked or taken for granted until someone points them out to provoke thought.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-marc-sees-it-on-8-10-24--60982094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60982094Sat, 10 Aug 2024 20:45:30 +0000The Marc Medley ShowMarc's thoughts.492falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/november-5th-is-just-a-few-days-away--60633680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60633680Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:49:17 +0000The Marc Medley ShowVOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE It's That Serious!!!1800electionday2024,project2025agenda,votefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/true-khepera-appears-on-the-marc-medley-show--60544265

Now, True Khepra is a writer, author, speaker, and certified life coach with a mission to fight for social justice and share the power of personal development. He co-founded an organization called Extended Black Family Movement, wrote for NSPIRE magazine, and co-founded a youth program called “Liberation School”. 


True Khepra has made a lasting impact through his inspiring speeches at various institutions, including the Essex County Youth Correctional Facility, Pride Academy in East Orange, NJ, Hunter's World Mentorship Program, and many more. He has also had the privilege of speaking to a single classroom of students at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics & Science, personally connecting with the next generation of leaders. Now, he is taking his message to the airwaves with his podcast, Raw Success, where he shares his insights and expertise on achieving success and living a fulfilling life. With a passion for uplifting and educating, True Khepra's words have resonated deeply.


True Khepra's message is rooted in his beliefs that by harnessing the power of the mind and learning to generate and create states of being aligned with our purpose, goals, and intentions, none of us are stuck.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60544265Sat, 29 Jun 2024 01:57:03 +0000The Marc Medley ShowAs an adolescent, and in his early years as an adult, True Khepra was on the wrong path in life. He performed poorly in school, stole cars, and sold drugs. After realizing that his future was doomed if he did not transform his life, he committed...

Now, True Khepra is a writer, author, speaker, and certified life coach with a mission to fight for social justice and share the power of personal development. He co-founded an organization called Extended Black Family Movement, wrote for NSPIRE magazine, and co-founded a youth program called “Liberation School”. 


True Khepra has made a lasting impact through his inspiring speeches at various institutions, including the Essex County Youth Correctional Facility, Pride Academy in East Orange, NJ, Hunter's World Mentorship Program, and many more. He has also had the privilege of speaking to a single classroom of students at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics & Science, personally connecting with the next generation of leaders. Now, he is taking his message to the airwaves with his podcast, Raw Success, where he shares his insights and expertise on achieving success and living a fulfilling life. With a passion for uplifting and educating, True Khepra's words have resonated deeply.


True Khepra's message is rooted in his beliefs that by harnessing the power of the mind and learning to generate and create states of being aligned with our purpose, goals, and intentions, none of us are stuck.]]>4111falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-i-see-it-on-february-17-2024--58717421 BEYOND THEIR YEARS; The Incredible Legacies of Herb Carnegie and Buck O'Neil is referenced. It is documentary about the two men and the challenges of racism in hockey and baseball. There was a panel discussion about the documentary that included, Jasmine Thomas, Bryant McBride, Cecil Harris, Dr. LaQuinta Frederick, Russell Patterson, led by faciliator Daryl Jacobs. There are other thoughts that are shared throughout this episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW PODCAST. Take a listen and reflect.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58717421Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:45:28 +0000The Marc Medley ShowAs I See It February 17, 2024 is an episode concerning thoughts of the host, Marc A. Medley at the time of the recording.https://carnegieinitiative.com/beyond-their-years-documentary-premiere-2/is referenced. It is documentary about the two men and... BEYOND THEIR YEARS; The Incredible Legacies of Herb Carnegie and Buck O'Neil is referenced. It is documentary about the two men and the challenges of racism in hockey and baseball. There was a panel discussion about the documentary that included, Jasmine Thomas, Bryant McBride, Cecil Harris, Dr. LaQuinta Frederick, Russell Patterson, led by faciliator Daryl Jacobs. There are other thoughts that are shared throughout this episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW PODCAST. Take a listen and reflect.]]>1444baseball,baseballhalloffame,bryantmcbride,bucko'neil,cecilharris,cooperstownny,daryljacobs,drlaquitafrederick,hatred,herbcarnegie,hockey,jasminethomas,kansascitymonarchs,mlb,negroleagues,nhl,patersonnj,racism,rorysparrow,russellpattersonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marquita-gammage-ph-d-appears-on-the-reading-circle-with-marc-medley--58649694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58649694Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:23:13 +0000The Marc Medley Show4192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-we-spent-seven-hundred-and-sixty-six-billion-dollars-to-love-encourage-and-build-people-up--58397275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58397275Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:26:32 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIn 2022, the U.S. spent 766 Billion dollars on defense and 746 Billion dollars in 2023. Can you imagine if that money was spent on loving, encouraging, and building people up instead of creating ways to kill people? Take a listen to this episode,...817defense,defensebudget,disruptionoflife,encouragement,guns,hate,healthcare,humans,imagination,killing,lifeanddeath,livingvskilling,love,lovingtolife,nuclearweapons,peaceandwar,people,starvation,tanks,warwhatisitgoodforfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/civil-rights-social-justice-episode-in-acknowledgement-of-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2024--58291517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58291517Sat, 13 Jan 2024 18:22:17 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIt is 2024 and we are still fighting for civil rights and social justice. We all are humans. We are all extricably linked. Birth and death are the two equalizers. Take a listen to this extended version of The Marc Medley show acknowledging January...10801april41968,blackbaptistchurch,blackpeople,civilrightsmovement,ebenezerbaptistchurch,hatred,ificanhelpsomebody,ihaveadream,january151929,kingcenteratlantageorgia,marchonwashington1963,mlk,montgomerybusboycott,racerelations,revdrmartinlutherkingjr,sclc,socialjustice,votersrightsact,weshallovercome,whitepeoplefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-ve-just-entered-the-twilight-zone--57717702 Twilight Zone. Take a listen to my latest episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW. Listen to me live each Saturday from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ET on gobrave.org. Learn more about me by visiting my website marcamedley.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57717702Sun, 19 Nov 2023 23:04:02 +0000The Marc Medley ShowI'm waiting for Rod Serling to appear at any time now, for we are definitely in my opinion in thehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052520/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Take a listen to my latest episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW. Listen to me live each Saturday from... Twilight Zone. Take a listen to my latest episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW. Listen to me live each Saturday from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ET on gobrave.org. Learn more about me by visiting my website marcamedley.com]]>1035abuse,billcosby,bravenewradio,cassie,donaldtrump,georgegervin,gobrave.org,pdiddy,ridiculous,rkelly,rodserling,signofthetimes,surreal,tamirrice,thereadingcirclewithmarcmedley,thug,twilightzone,unbelievableevents,wars,whatplanetareweon?falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-i-believe-so-deeply-in-the-golden-rule--57434991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57434991Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:32:43 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThe Golden Rule is a principle that is a common thread across belief systems. Take a listen to this episode of The Marc Medley Show to learn why I believe in it so deeply.1140divinejustice,dountoothers,karma,marcamedley.com,thegoldenrulefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-americans-really-this-gullible--56692114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56692114Mon, 04 Sep 2023 22:33:24 +0000The Marc Medley ShowHave you ever taken a look at how our product packaging is getting smaller and smaller while the prices go higher and higher? Have you thought about how we are willing to have a known cheater as our leader? Have you thought about how there is no such...164545,gullible,higherprices,lackofcustomerservice,shrinkingpackagingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-might-have-the-cash-but-you-can-not-cash-in-your-face--56075923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56075923Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:20:18 +0000The Marc Medley ShowStevie Wonder wrote "Cash In Your Face" in the early 80's as it appears on his Hotter Than July album. The lyrics of Cash In Your Face are just as appropriate in 2023 as they were in the early 80's. Not much has changed. In fact, we are regressing....1618affirmativeactionruling,bookbannings,cashinyourface,steviewonder,supremecourtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-affirmative-action-ruling-and-lousy-customer-service-is-the-norm--55727962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55727962Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:04:54 +0000The Marc Medley Show1068affirmativeaction,atms,customerservice,publicoutrage,racism,regress,scotus,selfscan,socialjustice,studentloanforgiveness,turntheclockbackfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mother-s-day-podcast-episode--53865331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53865331Mon, 15 May 2023 03:18:42 +0000The Marc Medley ShowHappy Mother's Day! Take a listen.1659celebratemoms,mom,mother,mothersday,thankyoumomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-are-certain-trade-offs-i-would-not-make-for-all-of-the-money-in-the-world--53690767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53690767Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:20:11 +0000The Marc Medley ShowI would not trade my time of growing up in the 60's and 70's with a child growing up today in 2023 for all of the money in the world. I would not trade whatever issues I am facing with anyone else's issues for all of the money in the world. Take a...13002023,childhood,life,observations,teenyearsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-ain-t-mad-at-angel-reese-or-yusef-salaam--53464269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53464269Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:53:54 +0000The Marc Medley ShowAt the end of the day, it really is about respect. Take a listen to my thoughts about Angel Reese and Yusef Salaam.711angelreese,chrisrock,respect,willsmith,yusefsalaamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-have-fools-more-than-just-on-april-first--53413538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53413538Sat, 01 Apr 2023 18:26:32 +0000The Marc Medley ShowUnfortunately in 2023, good clean fun is a thing of the past in my view. Even for something as simple as April Fool's Day. Take a listen.451aprilfoolsday,gonearethedays,safety,signofthetimesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-are-too-many-who-want-the-celebration-without-the-perspiration--53345994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53345994Sun, 26 Mar 2023 22:42:57 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIn order to get your desired results, you must put in the work. This episode was inspired by a speaker series presented by ESPN's Darryl Jacobs. The keynote speaker Dr. Marcus Bright, author of Brighter Ways Forward: Reflections on Sports, Tech, And...1673darryljacobs,dr.marcusbright,socioeconomics,sports,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-ain-t-mad-at-chris-rock-selective-outrage--53169393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53169393Sat, 11 Mar 2023 20:45:14 +0000The Marc Medley ShowChris Rock appeared in a live stand-up special that could be viewed as Jason Zinoman of the New York Times described it as "comedy revenge." Exerpts from Mr. Zinoman's review and exerpts from Bishop Desmond Tutu's book The Book of Forgiving are...1687academyawards,chrisrock,revenge/forgiveness,selectiveoutrage,thebookofforgivingfalsefullhttp://marcamedley.com"The process of life is ever unfolding, guiding you, pushing you, preparing you for the next part of the process. Life often takes a twist, or makes a turn that is frightening or confusing. Difficult challenges, bad days, upset feelings, moments of confusion are part of life's process. Perhaps if we stopped trying to figure out the process, the process would proceed exactly as it should." Iyanla Vanzant]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52442692Sat, 14 Jan 2023 22:02:07 +0000The Marc Medley Show"The process of life is ever unfolding, guiding you, pushing you, preparing you for the next part of the process. Life often takes a twist, or makes a turn that is frightening or confusing. Difficult challenges, bad days, upset feelings, moments of..."The process of life is ever unfolding, guiding you, pushing you, preparing you for the next part of the process. Life often takes a twist, or makes a turn that is frightening or confusing. Difficult challenges, bad days, upset feelings, moments of confusion are part of life's process. Perhaps if we stopped trying to figure out the process, the process would proceed exactly as it should." Iyanla Vanzant]]>227888.7fm,blacklivesmatter,blm,briancourtneywilson,education,georgefloyd,gobegreat,gobrave.org,greatwork,iyanlavanzant,keenananderson,lapd,life,theprocessoflilfe,thereadingcircle,untiltoday,upsanddownsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-according-to-marc-january-7-2023--52379832#SpeakLife: Your Tongue Has The Power of Life & Death by Laticia Nicole and Until Today!: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind by Iyanla Vanzant. This is the first episode of The Marc Medley Show in 2023. Take a listen. Be sure to visit my website at marcamedley.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52379832Sat, 07 Jan 2023 21:49:42 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis episode is based off of the readings from two books. #SpeakLife: Your Tongue Has The Power of Life & Death by Laticia Nicole and Until Today!: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind by Iyanla Vanzant. This is the first episode...#SpeakLife: Your Tongue Has The Power of Life & Death by Laticia Nicole and Until Today!: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind by Iyanla Vanzant. This is the first episode of The Marc Medley Show in 2023. Take a listen. Be sure to visit my website at marcamedley.com]]>11752023,ancestors,buffaloebills,damarhamlin,doctoraldegree,essence,gobrave.org,grateful,iyanlavanzant,laticianicole,life,marcmedleyshow,materialthings,mindfulness,silence,soul,speaklife,spirit,thereadingcircle,untiltodayfalsefullhttp://marcamedley.comhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/52214159Sat, 17 Dec 2022 20:41:29 +0000The Marc Medley ShowHave you ever asked the question "why me?" I know I have. The truth of the matter is, I do not believe any of us will be exempt from a "Why Me?" event in life. Take a listen to this episode of The Marc Medley Show to learn more. Be sure to visit me at...1241breastcancer,cancer,celebrities,celinedion,coloncancer,depression,fighton,grateful,gratitude,kirstiealley,life,love,ovariancancer,perseverance,resiliency,speaklife,stiffpeoplesyndrome,survivor,whyme?falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-checkout-experience-ought-to-be-the-best-part-of-the-buying-process-but-it-s-not--50888283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50888283Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:58:40 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThe next time you go to pay for anything, be observant of your experience. I'll bet you will find like I do that it is not best experience, especially when you are spending your hard earned money. Take a listen to this episode for some interesting...1387customerservice,money,nocashiers,selfcheckout,shoppingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sad-reality--50427908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50427908Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:32:33 +0000The Marc Medley ShowWe are in a sad reality. Let's take a look.961hope,normalize,reality,sadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parents-and-educators-use-the-will-smith-chris-rock-debacle-as-a-teachable-moment--49297836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49297836Sat, 02 Apr 2022 23:41:06 +0000The Marc Medley ShowParents and educators ought to use the sad display at the Oscars by Will Smith as a teachable moment for our young people. Violence is not the way.1391accountability,africanamericans,alopecia,chrisrock,consequences,educators,emotions,jadapinkettsmith,oscars,parents,pressingofcharges,responsibility,selfcontrol,socialemotionallearning,teachablemoment,theacademy,useincidentforgood,violence,willsmith,worldwidestagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-is-a-way-to-take-care-of-business-and-what-we-witnessed-at-the-oscars-was-not-it--49246554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49246554Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:28:32 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThe behavior by Will Smith at the Oscar Awards was deplorable. Find out my thoughts in this episode of The Marc Medley Show.1145chrisrock,oscars,selfcontrol,stoptheviolence,willsmithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-picture-is-worth-ten-thousand-words-chinese-proverb--49219262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49219262Sun, 27 Mar 2022 22:32:55 +0000The Marc Medley ShowA photograph taken by New York Times photographer Sarabeth Maney at the Supreme Court Nomination Hearings goes viral. Take a listen to this episode and find out why.955judgeketanjionyikabrownjackson,photography,politics,sarabethmaney,supremecourtnominationhearingsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-such-a-thing-as-customer-service-anymore--48971393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48971393Sun, 06 Mar 2022 22:43:47 +0000The Marc Medley ShowDuring this episode Marc takes a look at our customer service experiences whether in the store or on the telephone. Take a listen and think about your own experiences in 2022.1325customerexperience,customers,customerservice,selfservekiosksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seven-years-of-great-plenty-seven-years-of-famine--48856990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48856990Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:56:53 +0000The Marc Medley ShowAm I the only one who feels we are in a season of loss? Take a listen to this episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW to learn why I feel this way and ultimately what we can do about it.1134falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-will-take-us-through-the-turbulence--48810529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48810529Sun, 20 Feb 2022 22:36:56 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThese are some turbulent times especially in terms of race relations and navigating through all of the negativity that is nothing short of demonic and satanic. Covid-19 has so many of us emotionally worn out. Find out more by listening to this...1501africanamerican,darkness,demonic,emotions,faith,love,mentalhealth,predjudice,racerelations,racism,racist,sadstateofaffairs,satanic,shooting,suicide,turbulent,unrestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/giving-thanks-in-spite-of--47671412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47671412Fri, 26 Nov 2021 19:56:47 +0000The Marc Medley ShowCan we be thankful regardless of what is going on in our lives? Listen to this episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW and find out.1080givethanks,grateful,maybe,phillippians4:11-13,thanksgivingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-type-of-back-in-the-day-will-our-children-have-to-refer-to-20-or-30-years-from-now--47511258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47511258Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:56:42 +0000The Marc Medley ShowWe often use the phrase "Back in the Day" with great affection and fondness as we reflect on a period of time that is usally 10, 20 or 30 or more years ago. Usually the phrase is used to refer to what was considered a good time to be alive or to be...840anger,backintheday,enragement,reflection,signofthetimesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-we-get-to-pick-and-choose-what-we-consider-infringing-upon-our-rights--47339845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47339845Fri, 05 Nov 2021 23:24:41 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis weekend we will set our clocks back an hour just as we set them an hour ahead in the Spring. As a country we do this in lock step and without any hesitation or resistance. I have yet to hear anyone say that the changing of our clocks as a country...839covid-19,daylightsavingstime,foodforthought,infringementonfreedom,settingofclocksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/like-michael-jordan-i-believe-that-if-you-put-in-the-work-the-results-will-come--47130081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47130081Sun, 24 Oct 2021 20:34:52 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThere is no quick fix for anything, yet, there are so many both young and old alike who want whatever results they are looking for fast and now. This episode is based on conversations that I have had with students concerning them doing their school work.1020microwavesociety,putinthework,quickfix,results,schoolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-i-can-help-somebody-then-my-living-will-not-be-in-vain--47021396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47021396Sun, 17 Oct 2021 23:34:36 +0000The Marc Medley ShowMarc Medley Appears on The Psychic and The Doc with Mark Anthony and Dr. Pat Baccili. His topic of discussion was "If I Can Help Somebody, Then My Living Will Not Be In Vain." Marc shares his thoughts about learning from mistakes, those he would...3524falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-we-placed-the-same-money-in-an-investment-plan-as-we-do-the-lottery-system--46913226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46913226Sun, 10 Oct 2021 22:34:56 +0000The Marc Medley ShowI've literally observed people spend hundreds of dollars per day on the lottery and have often wondered what would happen if they took that same money and invested it daily just like they do spending it at the lottery machine? I raise that question in...818compoundinterest,financialplanning,investments,lottery,savingsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/am-i-the-only-one-who-hates-the-self-scan-checkout-experience--46857855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46857855Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:33:03 +0000The Marc Medley ShowMore and more stores are moving to self-checkout and cutting down on the number of cashiers. I'd love to know your thoughts as I share my thoughts in this episode of The Marc Medley Show.1020cashier,customerservice,selfcheckout,shoppingexperiencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-politicisation-of-the-virus-is-worse-than-the-virus--46804425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46804425Sun, 03 Oct 2021 18:44:13 +0000The Marc Medley ShowCovid-19 is a health issue and not a political issue. Because we have politicized it, we have lost time and so many lives. We must see it for what it is, a health issue and not a politcal issue. Learn more in this episode of The Marc Medley Show.1320covid-19,masks,politicisation,politics,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lessons-we-ought-to-learn-from-the-storms--46376399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46376399Sat, 04 Sep 2021 18:39:58 +0000The Marc Medley ShowHurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on the same date Katrina did 16 years earlier. The same calendar date, Aug. 29, as Category 3 Katrina did in 2005. While there were contrasts in the storms, significant damage was levied by both. Houses and...10262020,2021,covid-19,damage,depression,destruction,focus,god,gratitude,hurricaneida,hurricanekatrina,life,losteverything,materialthings,mentalhealth,negativity,pandemic,perspective,spiritual,stormsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-cornflakes-to-college-a-special-father-s-day-episode--45367524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45367524Sat, 19 Jun 2021 15:51:07 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis is a special Father's Day episode of The Marc Medley Show. The title is "From Cornflakes to College"1056beingadad,dad,dadsarejustasspecialasmoms,emotional,fatherhood,fathersday,fathersday2021,fathersmatter,financial,mom,mothersday,notdeadbeatdad,presence,spiritualfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-police-reform-issue-is-not-a-training-issue-more-training-is-not-what-is-needed-or-the-answer--44987511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44987511Sun, 23 May 2021 16:26:39 +0000The Marc Medley ShowEvery time one of these abusive policing issues arise, we always hear the clarion call by the Chiefs and Commissioners for more training or cameras. Neither is what is needed. What is needed is a change of mindset and the change of hearts of too many...930abuse,accountability,badapples,blacklivesmatter,bluewallofsilence,bodycameras,bodycams,changeofheart,consequences,derekchauvin,elizabethcitync,law,mindset,nooneisabovethelaw,police,policebrutality,policeofficers,sickandtiredofbeingsickandtir,training,videocamerasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-ve-gone-from-we-hold-these-truths-to-the-big-lie--44598826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44598826Sun, 02 May 2021 20:58:05 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIn the Declaration of Independence are the words "We hold these truths" and yet in 2021 we keep hearing the words "The Big Lie." Take a listen to my thoughts on how far we've [America] fallen.990americaisaracistcountry,pandora,thebiglie,truth,weholdthesetruthsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-man-dead-and-one-man-going-to-jail-is-nothing-to-celebrate--44468157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44468157Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:56:15 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis episode is a recap of the events of this week (4-18 to 4-24) and commentary on our society in general. Take a listen and learn why one man dead and one man going to jail is nothing to celebrate.1927antivaxxers,asianhate,blackpeople,covid19vaccination,derekchauvinverdict,emmetttill,guilty,hatefilled,hateful,jurors,jurorsystem,love,lynchings,medgarevers,ojsimpsonverdict,policeshootings,saytheirnames,socialdistance,tc,wearamaskfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-a-stiff-necked-people-here-in-the-united-states--44374980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44374980Sat, 17 Apr 2021 23:49:55 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIf we read Exodus 32:9 in the Bible, we see where God tells Moses "I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiff-necked people." I would argue and I do in this episode that we here in the U.S. are a stiff-necked people given everything with...1327adamtoledo,covid-19,dauntewright,derekchauvintrial,kimpotterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-game-is-all-over-all-of-the-pieces-go-back-in-the-box--44284289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44284289Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:40:05 +0000The Marc Medley ShowLife lessons from current events. Most recently the passing of Midwin Charles, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Earl "DMX" Simmons. Also, more thoughts on the Derek Chauvin Trial.1452dmx,goldenrule,justice,legacy,life,lifeanddeath,midwincharles,princephilipdukeofedinburgh,tomorrowisnotpromised,whatyoudoforotherswilllastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-refuse-to-watch-the-chauvin-trial-and-other-thoughts--44181293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44181293Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:58:37 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis is episode is a commentary on a compilation of events going on in the world. It starts with the Derek Chauvin Trial and just continues to flow from one topic to another.23649minutes,asianhate,chauvintrial,currentevents,derekchauvin,enoughisenough,georgefloyd,guncontrol,gunsmoke,hate,ican'tbreathe,massshootings,murder,news,ojsimpsontrial,rodneykingtrial,thewaltons,violence,whenisenoughenough?falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/had-a-bad-day-a-really-bad-day-a-sexual-addiction-and-lashing-out-i-know-you-probably-believe-that--43980513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43980513Sat, 20 Mar 2021 22:58:37 +0000The Marc Medley ShowSix of the eight people killed in the shootings at Atlanta-area spas on Tuesday were women of Asian descent. Are Caucasian perpetrators treated differently from Black perpetrators? Take a listen to this episode of The Marc Medley Show and you decide.1055antiasianbias,asianamericancommunity,asians,atlantakillings,atlantaspashootings,attacksonasians,gunlaws,gunviolence,hadabadday,hatecrime,hatred,koreans,mentalillness,race,robertaaronlong,sexualaddiction,stopthehate,stopthemadness,supremacy,youngsasianmassagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-week-in-review-january-17-2021-january-23-2021--43096009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43096009Sun, 24 Jan 2021 19:04:10 +0000The Marc Medley ShowWhat a week! Take a listen to the week in review (January 17, 2021 - January 23, 2021 in this episode of The Marc Medley Show.1484amandagorman,barackandmichelleobama,capitolbuilding,diversity,dougemhoff,dr.jillbiden,everybodymatters,garthbrooks,hankaaron,inauguration2021,inclusion,january20th,jenniferlopez,ladygaga,poetlaureate,presidentjoebiden,soniasotomayor,thislandisyourlandthislandismy,unitedstatesofamerica,vicepresidentkamalaharrisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sugar-sugar-sugar-everywhere--42977716
Diabetes
Total: 34.2 million people have diabetes (10.5% of the US population)
Diagnosed: 26.9 million people, including 26.8 million adults
Undiagnosed: 7.3 million people (21.4% are undiagnosed)

Prediabetes
Total: 88 million people aged 18 years or older have prediabetes (34.5% of the adult US population)
65 years or older: 24.2 million people aged 65 years or older have prediabetes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42977716Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:09:08 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThe statistics below are from the CDC's National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2020. Given these numbers, how are the food and restaurant industries accommodating this segment of the population? Diabetes Total: 34.2 million people have diabetes (10.5%...
Diabetes
Total: 34.2 million people have diabetes (10.5% of the US population)
Diagnosed: 26.9 million people, including 26.8 million adults
Undiagnosed: 7.3 million people (21.4% are undiagnosed)

Prediabetes
Total: 88 million people aged 18 years or older have prediabetes (34.5% of the adult US population)
65 years or older: 24.2 million people aged 65 years or older have prediabetes]]>744advertising,alternatives,cdc,choices,costs,diabetes,diet,foodindustry,health,marketing,medical,pharmaceutical,prediabetes,prevention,reducedsugar,restaurantindustry,sugar,sugarfreefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-was-an-ism-and-it-was-not-patriot-ism--42870143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42870143Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:19:41 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThere was an "ism" on display on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, and it was not Patriotism.1557attemptedcoup,biden,biden/harris,capitolbuildingattack,capitolbuildingraid,certifyingofvotes,deplorables,electoralvotes,harris,insurrection,notpatriotism,president/vicepresidentelect,traitors,treason,trump,uscongress,ussenate,vote,washingtondc,wednesdayjanuary62021falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/those-were-not-patriots--42858782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42858782Sat, 09 Jan 2021 15:57:52 +0000The Marc Medley ShowOn Wednesday, January 6, 2021, we witnessed one of our saddest days in the history of the United States. This is my commentary on the events of that day. Those were not PATRIOTS.155725thamendment,capitolbuildingattack,confirmingofvotes,congress,election2020,impeach,insurrection,jan62021,maga,mob,patriot,privilege,riot,securitybreach,senate,shameful,trump,violence,washingtondc,whitesupremacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-as-adult-children-must-show-compassion-to-our-senior-adult-parentsrecording-draft--42723997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42723997Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:07:17 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis moving story is taken from the book THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI by Robin Sharma. Listen to this episode and think about it.660compassion,family,love,middleagedparents,senioradultparentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leader-the-law-of-attraction-and-this-pandemic--42451466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42451466Sat, 12 Dec 2020 17:07:51 +0000The Marc Medley ShowFind out the connection between our current leader, the law of attraction, and COVID-19 (Corona Virus) by listening to this episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW.6392020,coronavirus,covid19,donaldjtrump,electionshaveconsequences,lawofattraction,loa,pandemic,presidentialelectionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-would-only-hope-or-i-can-only-hope--42228963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42228963Sun, 29 Nov 2020 20:00:39 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIt is my hope that we have all learned something throughout this pandemic experience.1122appreciatepeople,covid-19,love,pandemic,thanksgivingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-as-i-see-it-on-october-31-2020--41733337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41733337Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:43:22 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis episode contains thoughts about life as I see it on October 31, 2020.1223covid,election,gratitude,halloween,health,life,votefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-big-deal-about-wearing-a-freakin-mask--41509260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41509260Sat, 17 Oct 2020 14:36:40 +0000The Marc Medley ShowFollow the CDC safety guidelines during this pandemic and be sure to vote.15762020,besafe,cdcguidelines,coronavirus,covid-19,enoughofthechaos,maskup,notaboutfreedom,pandemic,plantokidnapgovernors,politics,sixfeetapart,socialdistancing,staysafe,vote,vote2020,votelikeyourlifedependedonit,washyourhands,wearamaskfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-m-speaking--41429634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41429634Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:16:42 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIf you are like me, you hate getting interrupted when you are speaking with someone, particularly when you have given him/her the opportunity to express his/her entire thought. This episode was inspired by vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala...780imspeaking,kamalaharris,petpeeve,vote,vpdebate2020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-i-do-not-support-the-taking-down-or-removal-of-statues--39759935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39759935Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:22:42 +0000The Marc Medley ShowWhile I am an African American, a "Black Life," I do not support the removal of the various statues around the country, i.e. Robert E. Lee, Christopher Columbus, Thomas Jefferson, etc. etc. Learn why in this episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW.1201blacklivesmatter,blm,buildstatues,statuesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-point-keeps-getting-missed-why-we-keep-shouting-black-lives-matter--29825633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29825633Sun, 07 Jun 2020 15:18:14 +0000The Marc Medley ShowWe keep missing the point when it comes to our always having to shout and write "Black Lives Matter!" NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick shed light on the issue of police brutality towards Black people a few years ago and was lambasted by everyone from...1451blacklivesmatter,georgefloyd,racism,stopthekilling,whitesupremacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-cannot-and-must-not-compare-our-current-health-precautions-with-slavery-and-anti-lockdown-protests-with-the-civil-rights-movement--26584158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26584158Sat, 02 May 2020 20:22:32 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis is an episode you won't want to miss. We've read headlines such as "White House Economic Advisor Stephen Moore Calls Pro Trump Coronavirus Protesters Modern Day Rosa Parks," "Fox News' Tomi Lahren Compares Social Distancing To Slavery," and...1320antilockdownprotests,civilrightsmovementrosaparks,slavery,socialdistancing,whiteprivilegefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/appreciate-what-you-have-before-covid-19-makes-you-appreciate-what-you-had--25612480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25612480Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:27:47 +0000The Marc Medley ShowI believe this pandemic experience ought to heighten our awareness and love for people, activities, experiences and things. Take a listen to my thoughts here in this episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW and I invite you to visit marcamedley.com1119appreciation,grateful,marcamedley.com,reflect,thankfulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-will-life-be-like-for-us-when-covid-19-is-over-has-it-breached-a-trust-in-things-we-take-for-granted--25302214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25302214Sat, 11 Apr 2020 18:03:14 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis episode questions what our lives will be like when this pandemic (COVID-19) is deemed "over." What will be considered normal post COVID-19? Take a listen and I would love to hear your thoughts.1445coronavirus,covid-19,life,normal,pandemicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-don-t-know-who-we-will-be-buried-next-to--20082215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20082215Sun, 17 Nov 2019 17:44:14 +0000The Marc Medley ShowRacism and prejudice is a waste of energy because the very people you are hating on in life could be who you are buried next to for eternity. Something to think about.1020cemetary,death,eternity,life,racismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-re-not-a-sucker-to-have-integrity-and-to-treat-others-with-respect--19718067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19718067Sun, 27 Oct 2019 16:26:49 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis episode is based on a quote from former President Barack H.Obama as he was one of the eulogists for at the funeral of the Honorable Elijah Cummings, congressman from Baltimore, Maryland.1130barackobama,elijahcummings,eulogy,marcamedley.comfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-heck-is-going-on--19585728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19585728Sat, 19 Oct 2019 15:29:43 +0000The Marc Medley ShowWelcome to the episode of The Marc Medley show as this episode is a hodgepodge or a potpourri of topics ranging from the passing of the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings to the impatience of motorists in 2019. Take a listen1329marcamedley,marcamedley.com,themarcmedleyshowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-don-t-understand-why-one-would-be-ashamed-of-his-her-age-this-is-my-august-17th-birthday-episode--18843485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18843485Sat, 17 Aug 2019 15:56:06 +0000The Marc Medley ShowToday is my birthday, August 17th and I turned 57 years old. There is no shame in my game concerning my age, yet for many, they feel that their age is something to be ashamed of.1128age,birthday,marcamedley,marcamedley.comfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keep-taking-life-and-people-for-granted-if-you-want-to-you-ll-regret-it-one-day--18652888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18652888Sat, 27 Jul 2019 02:16:20 +0000The Marc Medley ShowHow we treat people and how precious life is. We really must be grateful for what we have and the people who are in our lives.1128gratitude,life,marcamedley.com,thankfulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saying-a-child-is-spoiled-or-bad-is-not-a-badge-of-honor--18281416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18281416Sat, 15 Jun 2019 16:07:21 +0000The Marc Medley ShowHow many times have you heard someone speaking about their children or a child they know of as "spoiled" or "bad?" Have you ever given any thought to what was being said? Being spoiled or bad is not cute. Look up the definition of spoiled. (1)...960children,marcamedley.com,marcmedley,parenting,themarcmedleyshowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-words-have-power--18151537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18151537Sun, 02 Jun 2019 17:54:26 +0000The Marc Medley ShowSpeak about your words. Power of life and death is in your words. Your words create your reality. Learn more by listening to this episode of The Marc Medley Show.1080marcamedley.com,positive,thoughts,wordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-long-run-we-are-going-to-pay-a-heavy-price-for-this-anything-goes-atmosphere-we-have-created-and-permitted--18073768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18073768Sat, 25 May 2019 15:28:16 +0000The Marc Medley ShowAm I the only one who notices that it seems like "anything goes" these days? Find out more by listening to this episode.1020culture,life,marcamedley.com,society,themarcmedleyshowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-is-it-that-32-000-bicyclists-can-ride-together-but-we-can-t-seem-to-live-together--18017205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18017205Sun, 19 May 2019 19:47:13 +0000The Marc Medley ShowMy reflective thoughts on my experience with this year's TD Bank 5 Boro Bike Tour held on May 5th.780marcamedley,marcamedley.com,themarcmedleyshowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-isn-t-illegal-if-you-don-t-caught--17283508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17283508Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:52:46 +0000The Marc Medley ShowWe are in sad and dangerous times when one can think "it's not illegal unless you get caught." We are living unfortunately in an anything goes society and world. In the long run this will not bode well for any of us.1101mentality,opinion,signofthetimes,trainofthoughtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brilliance-of-the-sitcom-all-in-the-family-in-1971-and-its-relevance-in-2019--17134868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17134868Sun, 24 Feb 2019 20:12:51 +0000The Marc Medley Show841ism,maga,politics,satirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-we-habitually-do-impacts-our-worldly-destiny--17077339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17077339Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:54:52 +0000The Marc Medley ShowHave you ever thought about how our habits have impacted our past, impact our present and will play a part in our future? If you haven't, listen to this episode and then reflect. Feel free to change habits if necessary.961consequences,decisions,habits,outcome,successfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-we-do-ourselves-a-disservice-by-removing-the-grade-of-self-control-from-the-report-card--17027671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17027671Wed, 13 Feb 2019 02:42:47 +0000The Marc Medley ShowAs a child, there was a grade indicator on the report card to let parents know how their children were behaving in school; the indicator was called self-control. Over time this indicator was removed from the report card and my question is, did we do...1080behavior,children,education,expectationsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/incentivizing-someone-to-do-what-you-d-like-creates-extrinsic-motivation-for-good-behavior-but-fails-to-instill-intrinsic-motivation--16927220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16927220Sat, 02 Feb 2019 01:45:15 +0000The Marc Medley ShowHave you ever questioned why someone needs to be rewarded to do what he/she was supposed to do in the first place? Why do employees have to receive an incentive to go to work? Why do children need to receive a reward for good behavior when they are...1128discipline,incentives,motivation,punishment,rewardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-sing-and-why-we-must-stop-idolizing-other-human-beings--16763436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16763436Sun, 20 Jan 2019 20:54:11 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis episode of The Marc Medley Show deals with the dangers and foolishness of idolizing actors/actresses, musicians/singers, athletes and other entertainers.961celebrities,eddiemurphydelirioustour,fans,idolization,survivingrkellyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-really-allowing-the-village-to-raise-the-child--16365823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16365823Sun, 02 Dec 2018 18:45:58 +0000The Marc Medley Show961behavior,children,discipline,education,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-your-assets-to-the-polls-on-tuesday-november-6-2018--16129236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16129236Sat, 03 Nov 2018 23:19:53 +0000The Marc Medley ShowTuesday, November 6, 2018, could be one of the most important Midterm Elections in our lifetime. Be sure to get out and vote. No excuses!1219midtermelection,midterms,votefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-ve-crossed-over-into-the-twilight-zone--15783323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15783323Sat, 22 Sep 2018 21:32:25 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThese are some crazy times we are living in. Take a listen.1235crazytown,signofthetimes,thetwilightzonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-no-job-better-than-another-every-job-is-worthwhile--15671664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15671664Sat, 08 Sep 2018 18:41:16 +0000The Marc Medley ShowNo one has the right to look down his/her nose upon someone because of his/her job title or the type of work that he/she does. Every job is critical. There is no such thing as an unimportant job. Something to think about.......Sanitation workers do...1447geoffreyowens,jobs,jobtitle,marcmedley,marcmedleyshow,traderjoes,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/educators-it-s-about-the-fundamentals-the-basics--15482393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15482393Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:36:19 +0000The Marc Medley Show1460academics,education,learning,students,teachingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sometimes-we-just-have-to-laugh-at-our-hell--15014878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15014878Mon, 11 Jun 2018 03:06:06 +0000The Marc Medley ShowSometimes no matter how bad a situation may seem, we just need to be able to laugh at it and keep moving. We need to be able to laugh at ourselves and our situations to sometimes keep from actually crying. Laughter is indeed good medicine.894laugh,lmbo,perspectivefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-are-not-learning-based-on-where-we-are-in-the-evolution-of-time-education-and-technology-then-you-do-not-want-to-learn--14954820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14954820Sat, 02 Jun 2018 14:57:04 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThere has never been a better time in our history to learn about anything that might interest you. No other time in our history has it been better to be a lifelong learner; to learn for the love of learning.1021education,lifelonglearner,students,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reading-recommendations-from-marc-medley--14900509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14900509Sun, 27 May 2018 16:39:46 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIn addition to the Marc Medley Show, I host a weekly radio talk show where I interview authors from around the world. The name of the show is THE READING CIRCLE WITH MARC MEDLEY. It is heard live each Saturday beginning at 6 a.m. ET on gobrave.org and...1732falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adults-do-something-now-that-you-loved-to-do-when-you-were-a-child--14545013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14545013Sun, 15 Apr 2018 18:16:00 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIs there something you absolutely loved to do as a child? Are there things since you became an adult that you stopped doing that you loved to do as a child? If so, this is the episode for you. Take a listen to learn why you need to pick back up some...931childhood,livefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-no-way-i-m-going-to-let-april-4th-pass--14462333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14462333Thu, 05 Apr 2018 02:49:06 +0000The Marc Medley ShowToday marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A man who is to me what Gandhi was to him. As Dr. King studied Gandhi, I've studied Dr. King. Given my love for what Martin Luther King, Jr. stood for there...120150thanniversary,april41968,assassination,lorrainemotel,revmartinlutherkingjrfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reframing-profitability-and-the-march-for-our-lives-demonstrations--14432526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14432526Sun, 01 Apr 2018 01:02:25 +0000The Marc Medley ShowI thought the efforts of our youth during the March For Our Lives demonstrations were awesome! Sadly, while some things may change as a result of the awakening, a lot will not because too much money is being made on the sale and manufacture of guns....2160education,food,humanlives,industries,insurance,marchforourlives,money,oil,pharmaceutical,profitfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-metaphors-for-life--14324177
In this episode, I give two metaphors for life; one being our need to have the proper tools to get a job done effectively and the other being our view of things during and after a struggle.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14324177Mon, 19 Mar 2018 01:03:26 +0000The Marc Medley ShowMetaphor -(1) a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. (2) a thing regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, especially something abstract. In this...
In this episode, I give two metaphors for life; one being our need to have the proper tools to get a job done effectively and the other being our view of things during and after a struggle.]]>1001lifelessons,reward,struggle,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-i-am-vehemently-opposed-to-teachers-being-armed-with-guns-an-educator-s-perspective--14133850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14133850Sat, 24 Feb 2018 16:49:51 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIn this episode, I provide examples for you the listener as to why arming teachers with guns is an extremely bad idea.1081gunviolence,massshootings,nra,parklandflorida,stonemandouglashighschoolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-could-put-a-dent-in-all-of-this-gun-violence-if-we-really-wanted-to--14083614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14083614Sun, 18 Feb 2018 20:10:50 +0000The Marc Medley ShowWe can put an end to all of this gun violence if we really wanted to. The fact of the matter is, there is too much money being made for it to end. We cannot have it both ways. We cannot want gun violence to end while at the same time supporting and...1081floridamassshooting,guns,gunviolence,massshootings,nrafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-have-to-or-i-had-to-get-my-hit-back--14027518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14027518Sun, 11 Feb 2018 22:27:18 +0000The Marc Medley Show970fighting,marcmedley,nonviolence,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-talk-parents-we-have-created-and-enabled-this-monster-called-defiant-children--13903041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13903041Sat, 27 Jan 2018 19:43:46 +0000The Marc Medley ShowEvery day I experience defiant children (and adults for that matter), and in this episode, ​I share some of my theories as to why we are where we are.1594children,defiance,disobedient,enablersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-easier-to-fool-people-than-to-convince-them-that-they-have-been-fooled--13800935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13800935Sun, 14 Jan 2018 18:57:28 +0000The Marc Medley Show882fooled,needtoberight,pride,tricked,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mlk-s-birthday-be-grateful-and-the-s-hole-countries--13794682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13794682Sat, 13 Jan 2018 15:37:58 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis episode of The Marc Medley Show is about how Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday is actually a "Day On" and not a day off, a continuation from my last episode about being grateful and the latest commentary from the president.2046grateful,mlk,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-grateful-for-what-you-have--13762189https://youtu.be/Eyfa1yR8tx0]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13762189Wed, 10 Jan 2018 02:03:20 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis episode is another one to remind us to be grateful for what we have because it could always be worst. Check out this YouTube video. https://youtu.be/Eyfa1yR8tx0https://youtu.be/Eyfa1yR8tx0]]>820grateful,gratitude,nocomplaints,positiveenergy,thankfulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-complaints-we-re-neighbors-and-fire-and-fury--13745457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13745457Mon, 08 Jan 2018 02:49:14 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIn this episode of the Marc Medley Show, I give my commentary on the challenge that I gave for us not to complain for the first seven-days of 2018; my experience in the latest snowstorm; and read some excerpts from the newly released book Fire and...2345fireandfury,nocomplaintchallengefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-2018-and-join-me-on-the-first-7-days-of-2018-no-complaint-challenge--13711296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13711296Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:47:29 +0000The Marc Medley ShowHAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Wow! We've crossed over into another new year. It seems that we were just saying this when 2017 was coming in and now we are saying it for the entrance of 2018. Today's episode throws out a challenge to each of us to start the year...936first7daysof2018nocomplaintcha,grateful,nocomplaints,positive,thankfulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learn-something-new-every-day--13684692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13684692Thu, 28 Dec 2017 18:22:00 +0000The Marc Medley Show"Learn Something New Every Day" is a phrase that I tell people quite frequently. When I say that, I don't mean it has to be something monumental or something profound as it could be an extremely small fact or concept that you did not know. We all...906education,learn,loveoflearning,self-development,self-helpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas--13666524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13666524Mon, 25 Dec 2017 14:57:43 +0000The Marc Medley ShowMERRY CHRISTMAS! This is my Christmas episode of The Marc Medley Show and quite frankly I actually became somewhat emotional recording it. As I reflected on the day and past Christmases I got choked up. You may even be able to detect it in my voice....1297christ,christmas,family,friends,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-treat-each-other-like-it-s-december-all-year-round--13431257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13431257Sun, 26 Nov 2017 20:03:59 +0000The Marc Medley ShowHave you ever noticed how in December during the holiday season, the disposition of most folks change? People are nicer to each other. They smile more. They greet each other and do small gestures like holding the door for each other more than...882happy,kind,love,manners,politefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-thanksgiving-2017--13409135https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13409135Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:49:52 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It's one of my favorites because of what the day stands for and that is giving thanks and being grateful for what we have. There are so many who do not have even what we have and if some could trade places...906givingthanks,grateful,gratitude,thankful,thanksgivingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pattern-interrupt--13370210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13370210Sun, 19 Nov 2017 19:11:28 +0000The Marc Medley Show901breakyourroutine,health,mentalhealthbreak,relax,routinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-good-old-days-are-right-now--13283818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13283818Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:08:41 +0000The Marc Medley ShowHave you ever been talking to someone and said the words "Those were the good old days?" This episode of the Marc Medley show helps us to understand that the days we are in right now will be seen as "the good old days" years from now. It is incumbent...893grateful,livelifetothefullest,present,stayinthemoment,takenothingforgrantedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-real-easy-to-be-raggedy--13262103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13262103Tue, 07 Nov 2017 02:38:05 +0000The Marc Medley Show879discipline,pride,selfrespect,standards,workethicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-is-a-song-worth-singing-why-don-t-you-sing-it--13244524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13244524Sat, 04 Nov 2017 16:57:55 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis episode of the Marc Medley Show is one about experiences, observations, and reflections. It is about doing things we are passionate about and being grateful for life, health, and strength.2224enjoyinglife,grateful,living-life,passionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-i-am-not-a-fan-of-halloween--13156678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13156678Sun, 29 Oct 2017 22:06:03 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIn this episode of The Marc Medley Show, I explain my thoughts and opinions concerning Halloween. The views and opinions are my own and I am not necessarily looking for agreement.1567halloweenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-willing-to-extend-the-same-grace-and-mercy-that-you-would-like-for-someone-to-extend-to-you--13109693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13109693Tue, 24 Oct 2017 01:09:08 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIt's amazing to me how quick some people are to seek punishment for someone whom he/she feels has done something to them, yet when the tables are turned or they have now offended someone, they seek forgiveness, compassion, and mercy. There is a...901compassion,forgiveness,matthew 18:21-35,mercy,understandingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-yourself--13023377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13023377Fri, 13 Oct 2017 02:25:39 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIf you don't love yourself, what makes you think anyone else will? If you don't love and value you, why would others? A healthy self-esteem is a must and ought to be encouraged. This episode does just that; encourages you to love yourself, not in a...902selfesteem,selflove,valueyourselffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/r-e-s-p-e-c-t-find-out-what-that-means-to-me--12989407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12989407Sun, 08 Oct 2017 18:52:12 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIt seems we are living in a time where the appearance of sorriness, slackness, slothfulness, laziness, and a downright I don't care attitude is in fashion. It seems we are truly anti-establishment. We see this in our clothing choices, the manner in...922disrespect,respect,respectyourself,selfrespect,standardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-government-is-supposed-to-serve-the-people-not-rule-the-people--12934422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12934422Mon, 02 Oct 2017 01:48:58 +0000The Marc Medley ShowAs an American, do you feel our government is serving us or ruling over us? Our government is supposed to serve the people and not rule the people according to the Constitution.907constitution,enoughisenough,government,politics,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-stop-trying-to-control-other-people--12914717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12914717Fri, 29 Sep 2017 01:49:52 +0000The Marc Medley ShowWe need to live and let live. We cannot control someone else yet we are always trying to do so. Learn how this episode connects with the Take A Knee protest and the removal of statues in states and cities.901choice,freedom,statues,takeaknee,takethekneefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-life-to-the-fullest--12823204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12823204Sun, 17 Sep 2017 16:31:50 +0000The Marc Medley Show902enjoy,gratitude,justdoit,live,passionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-really-doesn-t-cost-you-anything-to-be-nice--12818163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12818163Sat, 16 Sep 2017 17:19:49 +0000The Marc Medley Show900compliment,nice,positivity,randomactsofkindnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ripple-effects-of-doing-what-you-are-passionate-about--12795710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12795710Thu, 14 Sep 2017 02:31:31 +0000The Marc Medley Show909energy,passion,strengthsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-you-want-to-treat-me-like-crap-and-you-expect-me-to-pucker-up-to-your-derriere--12769558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12769558Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:27:02 +0000The Marc Medley ShowHave you ever dealt with anyone who thinks that he/she can treat you any old kind of way and you are supposed to just do whatever it is that he/she wants you to do for them? In their minds, they do not have to be nice to you but they expect you to be...904expectations,respect,thegoldenrulefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-a-country-we-really-do-need-to-pray-together-more--12763797Prayer for America" service at New York's Yankee Stadium http://edition.cnn.com/2001/US/09/23/vic.yankee.service.report/index.html
Dozens gather at Jacksonville Beach to pray Hurricane Irma away
Many turn to their faith to help weather the storm https://www.news4jax.com/weather/hurricane-irma/as-some-evacuate-ahead-of-hurricane-irma-others-stay-and-pray]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12763797Sat, 09 Sep 2017 22:44:39 +0000The Marc Medley ShowDuring these two catastrophes, we witnessed people of every faith, belief, color, creed, gender, ethnic background, and race come together to pray. It is my belief that we need to do this more often before disaster strikes. That's what this episode of...Prayer for America" service at New York's Yankee Stadium http://edition.cnn.com/2001/US/09/23/vic.yankee.service.report/index.html
Dozens gather at Jacksonville Beach to pray Hurricane Irma away
Many turn to their faith to help weather the storm https://www.news4jax.com/weather/hurricane-irma/as-some-evacuate-ahead-of-hurricane-irma-others-stay-and-pray]]>619falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-s-that-being-bitter-mean-and-nasty-working-for-you--12719816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12719816Mon, 04 Sep 2017 00:17:05 +0000The Marc Medley Show905attitude,bitter,mean,nasty,outlookfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-according-to-marc-medley--12711159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12711159Sat, 02 Sep 2017 15:09:46 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis episode is a medley (no pun intended) of topics which include current events such as Hurricane Harvey and the upcoming opening of a new school year.2705commentary,grateful,humble,opinionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-does-it-take-a-disaster-to-bring-out-the-best-in-us--12683878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12683878Tue, 29 Aug 2017 23:38:47 +0000The Marc Medley Show9049/11,catastrophe,harvey,katrina,naturaldisastersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-misperceptions-of-the-leader-s-seat--12632329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12632329Wed, 23 Aug 2017 01:27:09 +0000The Marc Medley ShowMany looks at those who are in leadership or are the leaders and say to themselves, "I can do that." They also say, "If I were him/her, I would do...." and then others say, "If he/she can get that position, then I know, I could." Interestingly...901leader,leadershipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/now-is-the-time-for-us-all-to-speak-up-and-speak-out--12614854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12614854Mon, 21 Aug 2017 01:34:34 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis episode of the Marc Medley Show encourages all of us to speak up and speak out against hatred. Each one of us who are not a part of a hate group must let our voices be heard. We must contact our legislators, counter protest and anything else that...905activism,fighthatred,fightsupremacy,love,voicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-words-for-love--12608789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12608789Sat, 19 Aug 2017 19:40:06 +0000The Marc Medley Show902agape,eros,love,philia,revdrmartinlutherkingjrfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-words-customer-service-customer-service-customer-service--12596570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12596570Thu, 17 Aug 2017 21:02:13 +0000The Marc Medley ShowGood customer service ought to be the norm and not the exception, yet that is not always the case. We all know good customer service when we receive it. Tune into this episode to hear some of my customer service experiences.872courteous,customerservice,repeatbusiness,smilefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-something-about-saying-thank-you--12567230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12567230Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:46:13 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis episode deals with just plain old everyday manners, i.e. "please," "thank-you," "you're welcome," "excuse me," and "I'm sorry." We've seem to have lost that.877magicwords,manners,thanksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-african-americans-ought-not-ever-purchase-or-wear-ripped-and-torn-clothing-of-any-kind-an-opinion--11920041http://thereadingcircleblog.blogspot.com/2017/05/why-african-americans-ought-not-ever.html#.WSHLquvyuUk]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11920041Sun, 21 May 2017 17:34:34 +0000The Marc Medley ShowPlease listen and share as a discussion starter. The same can be found in my blog The Critical Thinker http://thereadingcircleblog.blogspot.com/2017/05/why-african-americans-ought-not-ever.html#.WSHLquvyuUkhttp://thereadingcircleblog.blogspot.com/2017/05/why-african-americans-ought-not-ever.html#.WSHLquvyuUk]]>753africanamerican,commentary,opedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/depression-is-more-than-just-a-bad-mood--11915071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11915071Sat, 20 May 2017 19:56:16 +0000The Marc Medley ShowIn this episode, Marc Medley takes a look at depression and mental illness based on recent events.2298depression,help,mentalhealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-dollar-from-you-can-make-a-difference-in-a-child-s-summer--11368200The CDF Freedom Schools model incorporates the totality of the Children's Defense Fund's mission by fostering environments that support children and young adults to excel and believe in their ability to make a difference Site coordinators and project directors are also trained by CDF to provide supervision and administrative oversight.
The program provides an exciting Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC) including carefully chosen developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant books. The model curriculum supports children and families around five essential components.

The Givelify mobile giving app is available for iPhone and Android devices. https://www.givelify.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11368200Sun, 12 Mar 2017 02:37:22 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThe CDF Freedom Schools® program seeks to build strong, literate, and empowered children prepared to make a difference in themselves, their families, communities, nation and world today. By providing summer and after-school reading enrichment for...The CDF Freedom Schools model incorporates the totality of the Children's Defense Fund's mission by fostering environments that support children and young adults to excel and believe in their ability to make a difference Site coordinators and project directors are also trained by CDF to provide supervision and administrative oversight.
The program provides an exciting Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC) including carefully chosen developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant books. The model curriculum supports children and families around five essential components.

The Givelify mobile giving app is available for iPhone and Android devices. https://www.givelify.com/]]>471cdf,education,freedomschools,givelify,stlukecdcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/education-must-become-job-1--11317492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11317492Sun, 05 Mar 2017 18:54:13 +0000The Marc Medley Show829academics,athletics,education,fatherlessness,readfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-airline-baggage-scales-of-life--9925112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9925112Mon, 21 Nov 2016 01:10:39 +0000The Marc Medley Show5362016elections,americanpeople,donaldtrump,hillaryclinton,marcmedleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evil-in-the-hearts-of-men-this-is-lunacy--8950507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8950507Sat, 09 Jul 2016 18:05:20 +0000The Marc Medley ShowMy thoughts on the shootings in Dallas, Louisiana and Minnesota.710dallas,killing,louisiana,minnesota,shootingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seinfeld-show-was-a-show-about-nothing-and-the-marc-medley-show-is-a-show-about-anything-and-everything--8648927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8648927Tue, 31 May 2016 00:28:24 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThe Marc Medley show is a show about anything and everything. In this episode Marc talks about his not ever wanting to trade his childhood with the children of today among other topics.1028commentary,editorial,politicalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-all-starts-in-the-home--7940234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7940234Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:23:51 +0000The Marc Medley ShowEducation starts in the home, yet too many parents abdicate their responsibilities at conception or at birth. The expectation is that the responsibility of raising these children is on the school, the government, the church, the daycare center, etc....1450children,educati,family,responfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-actions-must-go-further-than-boycotting-the-oscars--7890543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7890543Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:42:41 +0000The Marc Medley Show877africanamericans,boycott,entertainment,oscar,oscarawarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-the-presidential-debates-reflective-of-where-we-are-as-a-society--7882316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7882316Sat, 27 Feb 2016 16:40:34 +0000The Marc Medley Show1808editorial,oped,opinion,politics,socialcommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-the-marc-medley-show--7801249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7801249Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:54:38 +0000The Marc Medley ShowThis is my welcome show. Just a small introductory letting the listening audience know what to expect in coming episodes. The views and opinions heard on the Marc Medley Show are solely mine and my guests and are not affiliated with or representative...194marcamedley,marcmedley,thecriticalthinker,themarcmedleyshow,thereadingcirclewithmarcmedleyfalsefull