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MICRO BREAK

Summary: A podcast for humans with the attention span of a goldfish! MICRO BREAK is a weekly podcast that dives into the history of famous people, places, and things. From Elvis Presley, to the birth of the internet, your host, Michael J Maione will take you down memory lane each and every week. History can be boring, but Michael's witty and wacky personality keeps things lighthearted and fun! Most episodes are under 15 minutes and a new one is released every week. So are you ready to take a MICRO BREAK? Subscribe today and be educated and entertained!

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 Guest Spotlight | 69 Whiskey Podcast | Episode 69 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1447

On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 69), I chat with Eric and Matt, hosts of the 69 Whiskey podcast. I know, I know, episode 69 with 69 Whiskey! Military Veteran Eric Weinstein began 69 Whiskey as a college radio show on 107.7 The Bronc.  A show once restrained by rules and boundaries is coming straight to you as raw, uncensored and unapologetic as ever.  Along with co-host Matt, and various guests of the 69 Whiskey Army, this dynamic group covers topics ranging from drink recipes, entertainment, and of course, your favorite positions ;) I get to spend some quality time with Eric and Matt and try my best to stay "on top" of the subjects. Follow the Host Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources 69 Whiskey  https://69whiskey.buzzsprout.com Twitter: @69WhiskeyPod Instagram: @69whiskeypodcast Facebook: RU69Whiskey Twitch: 69whiskey YouTube: 69 Whiskey

 Artist Spotlight | The Legendary Vincent Price | Episode 68 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 920

On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 68), we dive into the life of one of the greatest horror actors and voice talents in history, Vincent Price. Vincent Price is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and beloved horror movie actors in the world. Any fan of classic horror movies knows the name Vincent Price as synonymous with elegance, humor, talent, worldliness, and charm. Throughout his over 60-year movie career, appearing in countless classic horror movies, as well as classic films outside the horror genre, Price established himself as one of the most popular actors--beloved among both his fans and his peers. Follow the Host Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources Vincent Price's Website https://www.vincentprice.com/ Vincent Price on Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_Price IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001637/ Vincent Price & Michael Jackson's Session for "Thriller"

 Halloween Special 2021 | Part 3 | Episode 67 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 862

On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 67), we wrap-up the 3-part series of he 2021 Halloween Special. Also, I get to hang out with a very cool podcast host, and her name is Kelli Madden of the Drunk Theory podcast. A show to end all Halloween shows! Follow the Host Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources History Channel https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween gourmetgiftbaskets.com https://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Blog/post/history-halloween-united-states.aspx www.drunktheory.com Drunk Theory on YouTube

 Halloween Special 2021 | Part 2 | Episode 66 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 917

On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 66), we continue to listen to my altered ego and the spooky host as he tells tails of mystery, woe, and dred.  I will try my best to break free and speak with you as well! My chains are thick and the walls are strong. Follow the Host Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources Weird NJ https://weirdnj.com/category/stories/garden-state-ghosts/ Only in Your State https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-jersey/haunted-pine-barrens-nj/

 Halloween Special 2021 | Part 1 | Episode 65 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 842

On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 65), we get to listen to my altered ego and the spooky host as he tells tails of mystery, woe, and dred. Also, we welcome a guest to the show from the Against All Oddities podcast. Follow the Host Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources Weird NJ https://weirdnj.com/category/stories/garden-state-ghosts/ Only in Your State https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-jersey/haunted-pine-barrens-nj/ DORFTROTTEL PARANORMAL INSURANCE https://dorfyou.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/AAOPodcast instagram https://www.instagram.com/dorfyou/

 The History of Tequila | Blue Agave Love | Episode 64 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 909

On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 64), we go way back to when it all started! No, not the creation of Earth, the creation of Tequila! You know, the one that makes your cloths come off! (So they say). Follow the Host Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources AFA – Tequila (Metal Cover) https://youtu.be/1K7FhGxLyGE AFA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adrienafaalbant/ Tequila Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tequila Liquor.com https://www.liquor.com/articles/history-of-tequila Tequila (The Champs song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tequila_(The_Champs_song) Tequila (Metal Cover) by AFA gave MICRO BREAK the rights to use their cover. Please take time to check them out using the links above!

 Guest Spotlight | Dave Zalatoris | Beer in Front Podcast | Episode 63 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1707

On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 63), I chat with Dave Zalatoris, host of the Beer in Front podcast.  BIF is a podcast about enjoying the beer in front of you. No waiting in lines for it, no badges, just enjoy. Dave talks about some old school beers and some new local (Chicago) classics too. He also has a rant at the end of his show about Jagoffs! We talk about Beer, Chicago, and some of the foods The Windy City is legendary for! Follow the Host Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources Beer in Front Website https://beerinfront.com/

 Artist Spotlight | Rodney Temperton | Episode 62 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 910

On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 62), we touch on the life and works of the legendary songwriter and musician, Rod Temperton. Temperton was the keyboardist and main songwriter for the 1970s pop music, disco, and funk band Heatwave. After he was recruited by record producer Quincy Jones, he wrote several successful singles for Michael Jackson, including "Thriller", "Off the Wall",and "Rock with You". Follow the Host Linktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK Website https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ Resources Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Temperton YouTube Temperton Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLUJuw8FJZ8

 Guest Spotlight | E-14 Podcast | Episode 61 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1831

On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 61), I chat with Heath and Jamie Britt, hosts of the E-14 podcast. Never before has there been a platform to amplify the Sailor‘s voice. E-14 creates that environment. Together they have over 40 years of Navel experience! Follow the HostLinktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAKWebsite https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ResourcesE-14 Podcast https://e14podcast.com/E-14 on Twitter https://twitter.com/e14podcastE-14 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/E14podcast/ E-14 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/E14Podcast/ United States Navy Core Values https://www.navy.mil/About/Our-Core-Values/US Military Enlisted Rankings https://www.navycs.com/enlistedmilitaryranks.html

 How Did They Get Their Names? | Quirky Company Names, and the History Behind Them | Episode 60 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 897

On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 60), we explore the history of big companies we've all come to know and how they got their not-so-normal names. Yep, like Google! From the word googol. Yep, it's a math term. This is going to be a fun one!Follow the HostLinktree (https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK)Website (https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/)ResourcesBusiness Insider(https://www.businessinsider.com/how-17-famous-companies-got-their-names-2015-7)

 Guest Spotlight | Eyes of the Blind Metal Band | Episode 59 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1736

On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 60), we explore the history of big companies we've all come to know and how they got their not-so-normal names. Yep, like Google! From the word googol. Yep, it's a math term. This is going to be a fun one!Follow the HostLinktree https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAKWebsite https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/ResourcesFacebook https://www.facebook.com/eyesoftheblind1Twitterhttps://twitter.com/eyesblind1Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/eyesoftheblind1Shophttps://eyesoftheblind.bigcartel.com/Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4wF9n2zt9zTZHcH4PFwIl8?si=J8yAx9IGTo6vpWPBlDH8bA&dl_branch=1YouTubehttps://youtube.com/channel/UCyFnR2k_pTLlf6qIP3Yj2FQ

 The History of Podcasts and Some Milestones | Episode 58 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 893

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 58), we take the way back machine to when it all started!No, not the creation of Planet Earth; Podcasts! Podcasting, previously known as "audioblogging", has its roots dating back to the 1980s.With the advent of broadband Internet access and portable digital audio playback devices such as the iPod, podcasting began to catch hold in late 2004.On this episode of MICRO BREAK, we explore some of the history of podcasts, milestones, and learn about the creators of such a revolution in communications!Follow the HostLinktree (https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK)Website (https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/)ResourcesWikiInternational Podcast Day

 Leaving on a Jet Plane | Pack Your Bags with a Partner! | Episode 57 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 915

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 57), I get ready for a big trip and share with you some top-tips on how to best prepare for your flight and time away from home! I also have a special guest on the show, my own beautiful wife, Mary! It's her first time ever on a podcast, but it's certainly not her first rodeo when it comes to helping me pack my bags!Follow the HostTwitterInstagramFacebookPodchaserPodPageWould you like to be a guest on a future episode of MICRO BREAK?Email microbreakpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your story!Resourceshttps://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/business-triphttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/63899/10-smart-things-pack-your-carry-and-one-nothttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3JWFklREK8

 Artist Spotlight | The Queen of Disco - Donna Summer | Episode 56 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 882

On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 56), we touch on the life and music of the late, great Donna Summer. Donna Summer was a singer-songwriter who became the "Queen of Disco" in the 1970s with such hits as "Love to Love You Baby," "I Feel Love" and "Last Dance."Donna Summer was born Donna Adrian Gaines on December 31, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts. Her father, Andrew Gaines, was a butcher and her mother, Mary Gaines, was a schoolteacher. From nearly the moment she learned how to talk, Donna sang ceaselessly. "From the time she was little, that's all she really did," her mother recalled. "She literally lived to sing ... She used to go through the house singing, singing. She sang for breakfast and for lunch and for supper."This is the first episode of my new Artist Spotlight Series! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast before you go!Follow the HostLinktree (https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK)Website (https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/)Resourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Summerhttps://www.biography.com/musician/donna-summer

 Stop Planning Your Death, and Start Living Your Life! | Episode 55 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 826

Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 55), I touch on a phrase I coined recently. Stop Planning Your Death, and Start Living Your Life! It’s important to plan ahead so that you can put your mind at ease, and trust that your affairs will be in order and handled by someone when you're gone. However, this episode reminds us to also start living our lives and that life is too short! I provide some bucket list items to see and do, and talk intimately with you on the subject of living!Follow the HostLinktree (https://linktr.ee/MICRO_BREAK)Website (https://www.podpage.com/micro-break/)Resourceshttps://www.dyingmatters.org/page/planning-aheadhttps://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/12/best-bucket-list-sights-across-america-to-see-before-you-die.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SERiABqsmyAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Korsmo

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