In today's episode:

- Our Book tidbit is a recommendation: Margo's Got Money Trouble, by Rufi Thorpe
- Our Being Your Best Tidbit is about letting people be who they are
- Our Bird tidbit is about the Barred Owl
- Our Big Bit is about Bourbon, in a telephone interview with Jim's old friend, Chip Ruble, Kentucky Resident and bourbon aficionado

Bits That Begin With B - Episode 4: Bourbon

In Today's Episode:

- Our Book tidbit is about a book called Traffic, by Tom Vanderbilt
- Our Being Your Best tidbit is about the magic word "Yes"
- Our Bonus B tidbit is about Boothbay Harbor, Maine
- Our Big Bit is about a magnificent bird called the Steller's Sea Eagle that appeared in New England

Bits That Begin With B - Episode 5: The Best Bird Jim Ever Saw

~~~Recorded July 2025~~~

Discussing the importance of maintaing public libraries, Melrose Public Library's restoration and preservation project, and the April Reopening with the Director of the Melrose Public Library Linda Gardener

Conversation With Kate Podcast - Linda Gardener

In Today's Epidose:

- Our Bird Tidbit is about the Pileated Woodpecker
- Our Book Tidbit is on the book Good Enough to Dream, by Roger Kahn
- Our Being Your Best tidbit is about chasing your dreams
- Our Big Bit on Baseball is about being good enough to dream, with Ken Circeo

Bits That Begin With B: Episode 6 - Good Enough to Dream

Rounding off the coverage of the entire How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, David and Brian bring Naomi back into the fold to discuss the final entry in the trilogy. What once David regarded as a masterpiece swansong, shockingly hasn't aged as well as the first two. They will not cover the live action remake.

00:00:00 Intro/Banter
00:03:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla Announced
00:09:31 Godzilla Mad Libs - King of the Monsters
00:21:49 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Discussion
00:58:54 WNCKTAYCORN
01:13:09 Outro/Banter

Talking Toku 95: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World REVIEW

Exploring Public Wellness is a broad, forward-looking exploration and understanding of various public health issues.

Resources/Helplines:
Melrose Council on Aging 781-665-4304 or email milanocenter@cityofmelrose.org

Health Horizons Episode 6 - Age Friendly Melrose

Our Bird tidbit is about the least Tern
Our Being Your Best Tidbit is about maintaining friendships
Our Bonus tidbit is about bridge
Our Big Bit on Boks with Amy Conklin and Nancy Werlin is about our long-running book club and the good things we get out it

Bits That Begin With B: Episode 7 - Book Club

A short overview into the world of Jewish books. From Torah to Talmud and later commentaries, this episode gives more details about the sources we use so often.


Our Stories with Rabbi Jessica - Episode 4: Our Books

Fabulous Females hosted by Louise Fennell features interviews with women in your neighborhood who are doing interesting, informative and often fun activities every day. On this episode we welcome Melrose Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis to chat about sidewalks & roads, budgets & overrides and back to school prep.  For more info please visit www.cityofmelrose.org 

Fabulous Females : Mayor Jen Grigoraitis

We explore the origins of our patriarch Abraham and his tragic beginnings.

Our Stories with Rabbi Jessica - Episode 5: Abraham: the man, the Midrash, the first Jew

In Today's Episode:

Our Bird tidbit is about the Northern Hawk Owl
Our Book tidbit is on The Gray Man
Our Being Your Best Tidbit is about the magic word "No"
Our Big Bonus Bit is about Billards

Bits That Begin With B: Episode 8 - Billards

Podcasts are produced by volunteer members of MMTV. For details about how to create a podcast with MMTV, visit mmtv3.org or visit us at 360 Main Street Melrose.