What Manners Most With Mister Manners

Baseball Meets Its Toughest Opponent

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 03:53:01 GMT

In the final episode of Season 1, we discuss how professional baseball and basketball are making their long-awaited returns—albeit to empty stadiums and arenas. For insights, Mister Manners speaks with sports aficionado Daina Falk (also known as "The Hungry Fan") about what pro ball will look like in this new normal as well as the role competitive sports plays in nurturing the national psyche.

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For more on Daina:

Website: https://www.hungryfan.com/

Newsletter: https://www.hungryfan.com/newsletter/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehungryfan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHungryFan/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehungryfan

Also Mentioned in this Episode

"Let's Go, Mets Go" by Shelly Palmer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N4VIXM1RJk

Conan O'Brien and Andy Richter Talk Korean Baseball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGbayaqG9u0

Marble League: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoELkuqx8Ug

"With No Fans and New Safety Protocols, Baseball in 2020 is Ultimate War of Words" by Bob Nightengale, USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2020/07/25/cubs-brewers-rivalry-trash-talk/5512272002/

For more on Mister Manners, Thomas Farley, please visit www.mister-manners.com and follow the show @WhatMannersMost on Instagram and @MisterManners on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Thanks so much to "What Manners Most" producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin @MartinXBurgess on Instagram.

Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone, and see you in September for Season 2!

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Manners for a Monetary Meltdown

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:07 GMT

One of the many repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic has been the drastic financial impact it's had on millions of Americans and billions of others around the globe. What lessons will we learn from a worldwide lockdown that led us to the economic brink? How will we be smarter and shrewder about our finances and careers going forward?

For answers to that, Thomas turns to his friend Farnoosh Torabi, author, podcaster and commentator on all things money-related. Her insights provide both a dose of reality and a dash of hope as we navigate the continued fallout from the shutdowns.

For more on Farnoosh, visit here:

Website: https://farnoosh.tv/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarnooshTorabi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farnooshtorabi/

Podcast: https://podcast.farnoosh.tv/

Also Mentioned in this Episode

"The Gold Diggers' Song" ("We're In the Money") as performed by Rosemary Clooney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBCbRj_F8NE

You Deserve a Break Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqRH8wEsaVQ

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Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone!

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Vacationing During a Pandemic

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 18:25:15 GMT

Have you decided where you'll be going on vacation this summer? Will you be going anywhere at all? For the latest advice on how Americans are choosing (and not choosing) to spend their holiday, we turned to Pauline Frommer, of the famed Frommer travel family and publisher of the highly respected Frommer's travel guides.

From which airlines to fly on (and which ones to avoid) to what's happening with cruises, and from where in Europe you can still travel without restriction to which destinations Pauline recommends once the pandemic is safely in the rear-view mirror, this is an episode that will help get you on your way. And if a staycation is the only "trip" in your future for now, Pauline also recommends a slew of virtual excursions that may prove to be the next best thing to being there.

For more on Pauline, visit here:

Website: https://www.frommers.com/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/FrommersTravelGuides

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/frommers/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/frommers

Podcasts: https://www.frommers.com/podcast

Also Mentioned in this Episode

TWA ad: https://youtu.be/v6rZQdzQevs

Pan Am ad:https://youtu.be/bKqQgNZylLw

National Lampoon's Vacation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085995/

For more on Mister Manners, Thomas Farley, please visit www.mister-manners.com and follow him @MisterManners on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Thanks so much to "What Manners Most" producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin @MartinXBurgess on Instagram.

Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone!

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Wedding Planner Meets Wedding Crasher

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 07:45:21 GMT

In conversation with New York-based wedding planner Mikie Russo, a man who has overseen wedding soirées for celebrities including NSYNC member Joey Fatone; Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers; and Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec, Mister Manners explores the fascinating world of coordinating nuptials.

Hear Mikie's thoughts on how to make couples and their families happy, along with his strategy for handling the inevitable facets of the special day that go wrong.

And yet, a wedding program with a typo or a centerpiece with wilty flowers are child's play at a time when couples getting married are hanging on every bit of news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It's a fair bet that planning a wedding has never been this challenging. There are so many unknowns in the mix that a day meant to be among the most joyous any of us ever experience has become a source of confusion and frustration. Tune in for the advice Mikie has been giving to his clients—all the while bearing in mind the inevitable etiquette issues associated with both postponing and not postponing.

For more on Mikie, visit here:

Website: https://www.michaelrussoevents.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelRussoEvents

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikierusso/

Also Mentioned in this Episode

Father of the Bride (1950): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042451/

Father of the Bride (1991): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101862/

The Wedding Planner (2001): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209475/

For more on Mister Manners, Thomas Farley, please visit www.mister-manners.com and follow him @MisterManners on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Thanks so much to "What Manners Most" producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin @MartinXBurgess on Instagram.

Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone!

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Could Comedy Be the Cure for COVID-19?

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:33:40 GMT

There has not been an awful lot to laugh about these past few months, and yet, where would we be without the occasional moments of levity about the predicaments of pandemic?

In this episode of the "What Manners Most" podcast, Thomas interviews standup comic and audience warmup man Tom Kelly. A comedian who cut his teeth on shows such as The View and Good Morning America, Kelly reflects on the outlook for a career—and a culture—presently without comedy clubs or studio audiences. What does the future hold for comedians--and for comedy in general, and how will laughter continue to carry us through these unsettling and unprecedented times?

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Follow Tom Kelly Here:

Website: https://thomasjkelly.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomKellyShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TomKellyShow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomkellyshow/

Also Mentioned in this Episode

David Letterman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Letterman

Tom Kelly on The View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8XGv4TOrFU

Tom Kelly Meets Leonard Nimoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhCzWoBpOGg

Thanks so much to "What Manners Most" producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin @MartinXBurgess on Instagram.

Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone!

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Ready or Not, Here Comes Summer!

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:48:02 GMT

Summer 2020 has arrived. Are we ready yet?

In this episode of the "What Manners Most" podcast, Thomas and his producer, Martin, discuss New York City entering Phase 2 of pandemic response—just in time for the new season. They also suggest contenders for the song of the season and Thomas takes reader questions on summer etiquette topics, from what to give as a graduation gift to how to handle the invites to a virtual shower.

If you have questions, please send them to info@whatmannersmost.com, and watch for answers in an upcoming episode of the podcast.

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Weeknd

Diana Ross

Figs face masks

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Teen Spirit at Its Best

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:22:15 GMT

As society reeled during the days and weeks after the horrific killing of George Floyd, residents of cities and towns everywhere came together in solidarity. After months of staying off the streets due to the pandemic, the citizenry headed out to the streets--for a breath of fresh air, yes, but also seeking a fresh start. Seeking change. Seeking something better than the current normal.

Among those called to do more was high school class of 2020 graduate Jalen Thompson, a young man from O'Fallon, Missouri. Jalen and his friends watched the nationwide rallies with increasing interest before ultimately planning one of their own. Although community support was iffy at first, the numbers the gathering attracted surpassed all predictions. In a show of solidarity, the local police chief marched arm-in-arm with Jalen and his friends, photos of which were shown around the world.

If ever you doubted the power of a small group of teenagers to use their smarts and energy for a higher purpose, this interview with Jalen proves it for certain.

To view entire interview on YouTube, click here:

https://youtu.be/GTIgqH3j764

To know more about Jalen Thompson, please follow him here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jalen_is_me

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Can Restaurants Make A Comeback?

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 20:30:59 GMT

Will our favorite eateries stage a post-lockdown comeback? Will restaurant dining ever look and feel the same? For answers to these questions along with essential historical perspective, Thomas checks in with longtime Esquire magazine contributor and food journalist John Mariani. Providing essential historical perspective, including details on the birth of restaurants as we know them today, John takes listeners on a journey through the past 150 years and up to the present, making the case for the resiliency of the restaurant industry, even during and post-pandemic.

Have a listen, let us know what you think, and if you have questions for Mister Manners to address, please send them to info@whatmannersmost.com.

To know more about John and his work, please check out the following:

John Mariani's Virtual Gourmet: http://www.johnmariani.com/current-issue/

Virtual Gourmet Newsletter: http://www.johnmariani.com/subscribe/index.html

Twitter: @MarianiJohn

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Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone!

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Will We Ever Go Back to the Movies?

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 17:43:03 GMT

In this episode of What Manners Most, Thomas speaks with longtime Hollywood entertainment reporter Jeanne Wolf. The two discuss the employment outlook for the innumerable men and women who work behind the scenes in the film industry; which celebrities have risen to the challenge of helping their community; the role of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson in helping calm some fears about the coronavirus; what theater-going will look like as their doors begin to open again; and which films are on Jeanne's must-see list when they do.

You'll love her insights—and her sense of humor—as she reflects on all with her characteristic keen insights and upbeat attitude. Not to be missed: Her impression of actress Joan Collins as the pandemic was setting in over Los Angeles.

Have a listen, let us know what you think, and if you have questions for Mister Manners to address, please send them to info@whatmannersmost.com.

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Thanks so much "What Manners Most" producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin @MartinXBurgess on Instagram.

Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone!

For more on Jeanne, visit:

Jeanne Wolf's Hollywood

https://www.jeannewolfshollywood.com/

Jeanne Wolf on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5JdPF7JkNwl8DboJa5HaLw

Jeanne Wolf on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/jeannewolf

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Politeness Versus Preservation

Mon, 25 May 2020 17:22:59 GMT

In this episode of What Manners Most, Thomas weighs in on the case of the Dominos pizza delivery person who was fired for complaining about not being tipped. In conversation with his producer Martin Burgess, the two weigh the balance between politeness and self-preservation. (To watch Thomas's interview on Inside Edition on this topic, please see here: https://www.insideedition.com/media/videos/instacart-shopper-says-she-was-stiffed-55-in-tips-59711)

Thomas also takes your questions on various coronavirus-related scenarios from listeners, including what to say to an upstairs neighbor with a rambunctious toddler, and what to do about a work colleague clipping nails during a Zoom call. Have a listen, let us know what you think, and if you have questions for Mister Manners to address, please send them to info@whatmannersmost.com.

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Thanks so much to this show's guest, "What Manners Most" producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin @MartinXBurgess on Instagram.

Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone!

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Taking Your Questions on Pandemic Politeness

Mon, 18 May 2020 13:00:09 GMT

When 80s rock icons The Police sang "Don't Stand So Close To Me," they weren't speaking about food shopping in the age of social distancing--but they may as well have been. In the past few weeks, as the nation simultaneously seeks to comply with shelter in place while planning a return to normalcy, etiquette and politeness are being put to the ultimate test.

In this episode, we take your questions on scenarios that are all-too-common across the country during this time of pandemic response. Have a listen, let us know what you think, and if you have questions for Mister Manners to address, please send them to info@whatmannersmost.com.

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Thanks so much to this show's guest, "What Manners Most" producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin @MartinXBurgess on Instagram.

Stay healthy, safe and mannerly, everyone!

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How To Look Fantastic on Video Calls

Tue, 12 May 2020 03:24:14 GMT

With more and more of us spending our days staring down a webcam on our laptops or on our phones, a great divide is coming into view: those who understand how to look their best on a video call and those who do not. Although this may seem a trivial matter, given that we make lasting impressions within the first seven seconds of a meeting, it's essential that we bring our best selves to virtual interactions. From the lighting you choose to the position of the camera, learn industry tips from veteran photographer Asa Mathat. You will see an immediate difference in the quality of your webcam video--and so will your colleagues, clients, family and friends. Give his DIY techniques a try, and send your before and after photos to info@whatmannersmost.com to be featured in our social media.

Please follow Thomas on Instagram and Twitter @MisterManners.

Thanks, as always, to producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin @MartinXBurgess on Instagram.

Learn More Here:

Asa Mathat

@AsaMathat

Mentioned in the Episode:

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, by Don Miguel Ruiz

Deidre Hall

Days of Our Lives

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Taking a Page from History

Tue, 05 May 2020 03:29:57 GMT

In conversation with Yale University professor Frank Snowden, Mister Manners explores the fascinating details of past epidemics and how various societies handled them. Particularly during the Bubonic plague of the Middle Ages and the Spanish flu of the early 20th century, how did our culture change following each pandemic? Using the past as a guide, what lasting cultural differences can we anticipate after the scourge of COVID-19 begins to abate?

Dr. Snowden, author of the brand-new book "Epidemics and Society: From the Black Plague to the Present," provides these insights and more as we continue our journey to discover What Manners Most during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Please follow Thomas on Instagram and Twitter @MisterManners.

Thanks, as always, to producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin @MartinXBurgess on Instagram.

Learn More Here:

Frank Snowden, Ph.D

Book: Epidemics and Society: From the Black Plague to the Present

Mentioned in the Episode:

A Journal of the Plague Year

Daniel Defoe:

Charles Boromeo

Yale University

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They Say It's Your Birthday

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 23:38:07 GMT

As citizens of the world sit out life in various stages of quarantine, many of us are missing birthdays, anniversaries, proms, bar mitzvahs and more. We're also prevented from paying our respects to anyone in our lives who passes away. And yet, in such unsettling times, we are adapting, coming up with new ways to mark milestones...helped in large part by technology, but also through sheer force of will and resourcefulness.

One such creative type is producer Sally Horchow. Approaching her fiftieth birthday, and before the pandemic, Sally envisioned having a huge bash with friends from near and far. She wound up getting her wish--albeit in a very different fashion from what she originally imagined.

Delight in Sally's story and draw new inspiration for ways to make sure this year's commemorations are ones to remember--not for how sullen they were but for how unique and meaningful they turned out to be.

If you've recently had a special occasion celebration that was particularly meaningful, please drop us a line at info@whatmannersmost.com. We'll be sharing listeners' stories in an upcoming episode of the podcast. And if you have questions for Thomas or suggestions for future segments, please drop him a line on @MisterManners on Twitter or Instagram or via his website, at www.mister-manners.com/contact

Thanks, as always, to producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin @MartinXBurgess on Instagram.

And thanks to you for listening, subscribing and sharing--and for coming along on this journey to discover What Manners Most.

Follow Sally Horchow Here:

Instagram: @SallyHorchow

Twitter: @SallyHorchow

Horchow Productions: http://www.horchowproductions.com/

Book: The Art of Friendship: 70 Simple Ways for Making Meaningful Connections (by Roger and Sally Horchow)

Mentioned in the Episode:

Sprinkles Cupcakes: https://sprinkles.com/

Caroline's Cakes: https://carolinescakes.com/

Etsy: https://etsy.com

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A Pajama Party in the Age of Pandemic

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 01:41:14 GMT

As the musical theater and world of performance reeled—along with the rest of us—with cancelled shows and shuttered theaters, song and dance man Jim Caruso pondered what was next for his beloved Broadway community. Along with a twenty-year-old producer, he quickly sprang into action, taking his weekly Cast Party nights, held at legendary jazz club Birdland, and brought them live and online.

Tune in and hear how Jim found new meaning and purpose amid the pandemic; his advice for all of us craving human connection and camaraderie during the social-distancing lock-downs; and discover the inside story of how he manages to wrangle some of the performing industry's brightest lights to set aside their egos and sing and play their hearts out to the delight of audiences around the globe.\

Follow Jim Here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimcaruso1

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimCaruso1

Pajama Cast Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHZ4qaKYAHE

Mentioned in the Episode

Actors Fund

Birdland

Bemelman's at the Carlyle

If you have questions for Thomas or suggestions for future segments, please drop him a line on @MisterManners on Twitter or Instagram or via his website, at www.mister-manners.com/contact

Thanks, as always, to producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin @MartinXBurgess on Instagram.

And thanks to you for listening, subscribing and sharing--and for coming along on this journey to discover What Manners Most.

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The Power Of One

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 23:00:57 GMT

For those who have ever wondered "what can one person do?" this conversation is guaranteed to inspire--and to warm the heart as well. You'll meet Teresa Pepe, a New York woman who has put her business on hold to design and deliver life-saving personal protective equipment to front-line healthcare workers throughout the hard-hit New York metropolitan area. Now her innovative design is being downloaded and replicated around the world, including in countries most hard-hit by the Coronavirus pandemic.

For more on Teresa and her work, please visit http://www.creationsbyteresa.com/ and if you are on staff at a facility that needs face shields; would like to learn how to make the face shields yourself; or want to donate supplies to aid in the manufacture of these shields, please contact Teresa here: http://www.creationsbyteresa.com/contact-form.html. Last but not least, you can see Teresa's beautiful stationery work on Instagram @teresaspaperie

If you have questions for Thomas or suggestions for future segments, please drop him a line on @MisterManners on Twitter or Instagram or via his website, at www.mister-manners.com/contact

Thanks, as always, to producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin @MartinXBurgess on Instagram.

And thanks to you for listening, subscribing and sharing--and for putting a priority on What Manners Most.

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Hospitality in the Corona Era

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 01:00:09 GMT

In an exclusive interview with John Doherty, longtime executive chef of the Waldorf Astoria and presently chef and owner of Blackbarn restaurant in Manhattan, you'll hear about how he and others like him are bringing hospitality to the front lines of the fights against Corona and the fight against hunger. You'll also learn John's thoughts on how to use the quarantine as an opportunity to teach young children the lessons of hospitality, along with what all of us can keep on-hand in our pantries and refrigerators to reduce the number of trips we make to the grocery store. Chef Doherty also brings listeners on a walk down Waldorf Astoria lane, sharing his fondest memory of serving a grateful world leader.

pisode Hosted by Mister Manners, Thomas P. Farley, and produced by Martin Burgess.

Please subscribe, share and comment, and send your questions to info@whatmannersmost.com. You can also follow Thomas @MisterManners on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thanks for listening, and stay safe and well, everyone!

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Keeping the Peace While Quarantining

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:36:52 GMT

As cities and countries around the world settle into the realm of a "new normal" that includes working from home, schooling from home and in general seeing a whole lot more of our immediate families than most of us are accustomed to, Mister Manners, Thomas Farley, interviews relationship expert Andrea Syrtash.

Among the issues they explore in this episode include how to keep the peace at home--and how to keep the romance alive, too--along with ways that those who are living alone can keep in contact with their community.

If you have questions for Thomas or suggestions for future segments, please drop Thomas a line on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or via his website.

Please consider following @AndreaSyrtash on social media as well, and check out her excellent books, which can be found on her website.

Thanks, as always, to producer Martin Burgess. Follow Martin on Instagram.

And thanks to you for listening, subscribing and sharing--and for putting a priority on What Manners Most.

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What Manners Most: Trailer

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:48:19 GMT

Welcome to the "What Manners Most" podcast. We hope you'll subscribe and follow us on social media, too.

Looking forward to having you along for the journey to finding a path to greater civility in our era.

Thomas

@MisterManners

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