Check out the new podcast that makes learning easy.
With more than 250 million books in print and countless topics covered, the iconic Dummies brand has revolutionized learning by making complex subjects easy to understand. Each weekly episode of For Dummies: The Podcast, will explore one of the For Dummies titles in their approachable, fun style.
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Thinking about your career? Start here!
This week, join host Eric Martsolf as he dives in to Careers For Dummies by Marty Nemko, Ph.D. Marty is a career coach who has helped thousands of clients achieve success. He’s written 10 books and thousands of articles, has a radio show in San Francisco and even teaches college classes. Marty Nemko is THE GUY to talk to about careers — he’s even been called “career coach extraordinaire” by U.S. News and World Report.
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Dummies has gone to the dogs!
Whether you're a dog owner or you're thinking about being one, this is the episode for you! This week, host Eric Martsolf, the owner of three dogs himself, is joined by Gina Spadafori, the author of Dogs For Dummies. Gina's an award-winning writer on all sorts of animal topics including veterinary medicine, and will be our guide as we learn everything we need to know about dogs — from puppies to pooches.
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It's football season!
This week we are diving in to Football For Dummies, by John Czarnecki and Howie Long. John has been reporting on the NFL since 1979, and has been a consultant to FOX NFL Sunday since it started. He knows the game like few others, and will be our guide on everything related to the pigskin today.
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If you want to be successful, learn success habits!
In this episode we dive in to Success Habits For Dummies, by author and speaker Dirk Zeller. We’re being joined by a special guest, Dr. Angel Iscovich, Dr. I to his admirers, to talk about how you can develop the habits necessary to make you successful in whatever area of life you choose.
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Our For Dummies sampler episode to share with all your friends!
Since your busy schedule might have kept you from listening to every amazing episode we’ve produced so far, we’re gathering some of our favorite clips together to share with you in one episode. This is also the perfect episode to send to friends and family that haven’t tried the show yet, so please help us to spread the word!
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The exciting and lucrative world of day trading!
In reality, day trading takes an incredible amount of work and requires discipline, education, attention to detail, and expert advice! This week we are joined by Annie Logue, MBA, the author of Day Trading For Dummies. Annie's an accomplished financial journalist as well as a lecturer at the University of Illinois at Chicago. This podcast may not earn you a UIC diploma, but I promise it’ll make you smarter about day trading.
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Social media can be a scary world. The “For Dummies” team is in your corner.
This week we are joined by Marsha Collier, the author of Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram for Seniors For Dummies. She’s an expert on social media — in fact, it’s her business as a social media strategist. Although Marsha’s book is specifically aimed at seniors, we have tips and advice today that apply to everyone.
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Everything you've ever wanted to know about wine...but were afraid to ask!
In this podcast we are joined by Ed McCarthy, the co-author of Wine For Dummies along with his wife Mary Ewing-Mulligan. Ed and Mary are not only both wine experts, but Mary also runs the International Wine Center. Ed also wrote Champagne For Dummies.
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Cryptocurrency...no longer just for teenagers and billionaires!
If you use the Internet at all you’ve probably heard of cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency today. In this episode of For Dummies, we’re going to shed some light on the subject of cryptocurrency with the help of the book Cryptocurrency Investing For Dummies by Kiana Danial, CEO of Invest Diva.
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Forensics
In this episode host Eric Martsolf is joined by Dr. D.P. Lyle, the author of Forensics For Dummies. Dr. Lyle is a cardiologist by day, and by night he writes best selling non-fiction books about forensics along with other topics, as well as fiction books including the Samantha Cody series of thrillers.
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The U. S. Constitution
In honor of Independence Day, this week we will be joined by Dr. Michael Arnheim, author of “U.S. Constitution For Dummies.” Dr. Arnheim is an English Barrister and Sometime Fellow of St John’s College, in Cambridge. He is a constitutional expert and author of more than 20 books.
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Fortnite For Dummies
Host Eric Martolf opens the cover on Fortnite For Dummies, by Bill Loguidice. Bill has created the definitive guide to Fortnite, especially if you are an adult whose primary interest is understanding exactly what your kids are doing as they yell into their computer’s microphone.
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Cannabis For Dummies
On this podcast, host Eric Martsolf is joined by Kim Ronkin Casey, author of Cannabis For Dummies. Eric and Kim will be your guide to the world of safe, legal, and useful cannabis — whether it helps your anxiety or lines your pockets with money as a business.
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About the host:
Eric Martsolf
With over 3500 episodes of television under his belt, Mr. Martsolf has been providing "love in the afternoon" for NBC Daytime for the last 17 years. His portrayals of Ethan Winthrop on "Passions" and currently Brady Black on "Days of our Lives" have resulted in numerous industry accolades. He made daytime history in 2014 by being the first actor ever to win an Emmy in the Best Supporting Actor category for "Days of our Lives." His television credits expand into primetime (Extant, NCIS, Rizzoli & Isles), and his musical theatre repertoire consists of over 40 productions, including his critically acclaimed role as the Pharaoh in the Osmond Broadway Tour of "Joseph." Fans of the DC Universe will most notably recognize him as Justice League member and futuristic hero Booster Gold from the series Smallville.
Eric, his wife Lisa, and twin sons now call Thousand Oaks home.
How to Listen to Podcasts
Some people describe podcasts as "radio on the Internet," but the medium of podcasting has become so much more. From serialized fiction to uncensored comedy to long-form news reporting, podcasts are becoming an increasingly popular resource for entertainment and information. You can listen to podcasts using your computer or a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. The following sections explain how.
