The idea of status — how we see ourselves and how others see us — has always shaped human behaviour, from the playground to the boardroom. But in today’s hyperconnected world, where likes, followers, and digital validation reign supreme, status feels more complex and more powerful than ever.

Author and journalist Will Storr delves deep into this very phenomenon in his thought-provoking book, The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It. Drawing on psychology, anthropology, and storytelling, Storr explores how the pursuit of status drives everything from our daily choices to the rise and fall of societies.

It’s a compelling read that asks uncomfortable questions: Are we really in control of our ambitions, or are we all just playing the same invisible game?

Join the Full e-Booked team as we unpack the book’s key ideas, stories, and insights to discover whether The Status Game offers a guide to understanding human behaviour — or simply reveals how easily we can be driven by it.

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Full e-Booked Season 23 - Part 2 - The Status Game - Casio or Rolex? They both tell the time

Full e-Booked Season 23 - Part 3 - The Status Game - Do Men Withdraw From Society As They Get Older?

Could good health be easier to achieve than you think? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with  Gloria Treister, HPP, on her book Wellness 101: Simple Steps to Good Health.

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Gloria Treister, HHP, is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner & Coach, EMCC Certified Executive & Business Coach, and a corporate and personal wellness consultant with more than 40 years in health and wellness. After 23 years in physical therapy, she founded Wellness Evolution in 2003 and went on to author the bestselling book Wellness 101: Simple Steps to Good Health, praised by experts and readers alike.  Through innovative programs like Your Wellness Your Way, she designs and leads customized, empowering wellness experiences for companies, individuals, and communities.  As a U.S. Ambassador for World Wellness Weekend, she inspires people to turn small actions into lasting vitality. Motivated by her belief since the late 1980s that we should not wait until health is broken to fix it, Gloria has dedicated her career to equipping people with clear, practical knowledge and innovative tools to feel their best every day and stay well longer. https://wellnessevolution.com

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Wellness 101 with Gloria Treister, HHP

Can something as simple as your daily shower become a powerful tool for peace and transformation in your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jenny Garufi on her new book The 3 Minute Shower Reset: 21 Days to Inner Peace.

Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Jenny Garufi is an international best-selling author, intuitive healer, and mind-body-spirit mentor. She healed herself from chronic illness in just three weeks and has spent the last 20 years helping others transform their lives. She is the author of Soul Alchemy, A Short Path to Change and her most recent book, The 3-Minute Shower Reset, offering practical tools for self-love, mindfulness, and empowerment. http://jennygarufi.com/ 

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The 3 Minute Shower Reset with Jenny Garufi

Does science prove the existence of God? After four years of research in partnership with over twenty scientists and esteemed experts, this book explores one of the most significant questions we face: the existence or non-existence of a creator God. Tune in for an inspiring with Michel-Yves Bollore on his new book God, The Science, The Evidence.

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

Michel-Yves Bolloré is an engineer and entrepreneur whose career spans industrial innovation and philanthropic investment in education. A graduate of the École Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieur de Toulouse and Paris-Dauphine University (Master of Science and Doctorate in Business Administration), he began his career in the family business, managing the Bolloré Group’s industrial division from 1981 to 1990. In 1990, he founded France Essor, an industrial group that led major ventures in mechanical engineering, and steel manufacturing. Since relocating to London in 2011, he has focused on educational and cultural projects. He founded several schools, including The Laurels in London and Les Vignes in France. He is also a Knight of the Legion of Honor.  https://michel-yves-bollore.com/en/god-the-science-the-evidence/

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God, The Science, The Evidence with Michel-Yves Bollore

Caleb is back with us this week with much to do...

(0:00) BOOK CLUB for the wrenching Netflix doc "The Perfect Neighbor"
(34:00) The Ravens are back from the bye. Will Lamar Jackson play? Do we care about the ping pong tables? When will we emotionally disconnect?
(51:00) AS SEEN ON TWITTER: Sad Jets fans are sad, Mariners players are screaming, Patrick Mahomes is cheeky, Charles Barkley has a point and what are the Toronto Rangers? 
(1:03:40) The NBA has an FBI problem. What do we make of the scandals sweeping up Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier?
(1:21:00) Let's SPIN THE WHEEL to talk the Dodgers/Blue Jays World Series, Billy Napier is out at Florida and Lane Kiffin might replace him? plus Joe Flacco is relatable
(1:28:00) I'M INTO IT-the Kettle Brand has new Sea Salt & Pink Peppercorn, Apple Cider Vinegar and "Special Sauce" chips. We tried the KFC Honey BBQ Sandwich earlier.

Reeta and Glenn October 23, 2025

Would you leave Earth to follow a signal in to deep space? Author Christopher Loric, a former US Navy Lieutenant, uses his 28 yrs in the military to craft an epic science fiction thriller, SESG Explorer, challenging our current concepts of Space Force and contact with extraterrestrial life.

About SESG Explorer: 
SESG Explorer is man’s first trip out of our solar system. The United States come across a message from deep space and build a seven-ship fleet to send to Kammorriga. It is a diplomatic mission to meet and develop a trade relationship with the Kammorrigans. The Space Expeditionary Strike Group (SESG) discover some planets and space stations enroute to the planet. When they reach Kammorriga, the Humans attempt to establish diplomatic ties but soon discover, the Kammorrigans are more interested in conquest and exploitation. It becomes a fight for survival for Admiral Brannigan and his fleet.

Purchase his books here: https://christopherloric.com/books

Time to escape with SESG Explorer by Christopher Loric

November's Books Club pick is out of this world! We're reading Atmosphere, by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Join us all month long and let us know how many martinis was it worth!


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November Book Club - Atmosphere

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Geek out with us as we dive into high fantasy world building with author John Mangold, as we discuss The Sorcerer's Inception and the Scrolls of Azbek!

About The Sorcerer's Inception:
When a demon assaults her hunting party, Master Dominic assigns Maluem her founding quest with his dying breath. The Sorcerer’s Inception, it is a mission every Acolyte dreams of. Yet for Maluem it brings only sorrow, along with an Acolyte to instruct. When her meditations grant her a glimpse of an ominous prize, Maluem realizes she has gained a vital clue. But, to decipher her vision’s true meaning, she must return to the childhood home that once banished her. Maluem’s return will not include a warm welcome. She will have to use all of her cunning, or her first journey may lead them both into an unmarked grave.

You can purchase it here: https://a.co/d/esCqQjo

The Sorcerer's Inception by John Mangold

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In a single moment your life can change!  “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from inspirational authors, top industry leaders, business and spiritual entrepreneurs.  Each guest is gifted, and a true visionary!  A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise.  Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever.

A book club with a twist - far from the norm! Aimed at those who want a refreshing insight into how the power and knowledge in books can be used and attributed to everyday scenarios and situations! Your favourite podcast team consisting of French, Poks and Mase breakdown books chapter by chapter so buckle up, enjoy the ride and don't be afraid to do what all good back seat drivers do by adding your two pence worth!

We felt a new year called for new a chapter 📖 
YOU asked and we listened!! 
Our podcast 🎧 will now be exclusively dedicated to books!!!

You’re welcome ☺️ 

Our platform will now solely focus on lifting, empowering, and supporting authors, writers, and book lovers everywhere ✨
It will spotlight all writers: Indie authors, novelists, journalists, screenwriters, poets, and more. We will talk about their inspiration, experiences, process, and everything in between 🎧🎙️
Don’t worry though, we will still be discussing The Books & Martinis Book Club monthly book and our ever-evolving TBR 📚

We can’t wait to share everything we have coming up! 📣

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