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In this series of podcasts, Bobbin Beam and her crew of professional voiceover artists from all over the United States read you the best of the articles in each months Reader's Digest Magazine.

Current Readers Digest Articles
TitlePodcast DescriptionAuthor/ReaderDuration
Fast-Growing Cons - August 2010Swindlers may be following your every tweet and post, looking for a chance to fleece you. Here's how to confound seven fast-growing cons." By Max Alexander.Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Janet Ault00:19:47
Swept Away - August 2010In our Heroes' segment, Michelle Henderson took up kite-surfing for fun. It nearly ended her life - until a fellow boarder swooped in. Swept Away.Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Connie Terwilliger00:06:57
By The Clock Guide to Health - August 2010Want to protect your heart, sleep better and even drop a few pounds? It's easy, if you tap into your body's rhythms. Your by-the-clock guide to better health.Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Dave Shropshire00:09:03
Health News - August 2010In "Health News You Can Use," hear the secret to summer weight loss.Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Harlan Hogan00:07:32
Raichlen Recipes - June/July 2010Grill master Steven Raichlen shares his favorite recipes from around the world in Planet Barbeque in this month's cooking special.Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Kara Edwards00:09:34
It's Vacation Time - June/July 2010"Escape Plan. It's Vacation Time! Stop paying too much and worrying about what you're getting." by Janice LiebermanAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Julie Williams00:07:32
Robots on Mars - June/July 2010"Robots on Mars. A pair of quirky bots is breaking records exploring the red planet." By A.J.S. RaylAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Doug Turkel00:11:13
Make It Matter! - June/July 2010"Make it Matter! Here's fifty ways to lend a hand." By Petra GuglielmettiAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Linda O'Brien00:04:53
Home Health Checks - June/July 2010"Home health checks that can save your life! They're fast, do-it-yourself, and easy!" by Shari HarrarAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Larry Wayne00:14:07
Phoney Farmers - June/July 2010"Phoney Farmers - Billions of tax dollars go to frauds who have never plowed a field." by Michael CrowleyAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: D.C. Goode00:08:14
Next Big Things - May 2010"Next Big Things. Reader's Digest wants you to know about ideas, inventions and gadgets that will improve your life."Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Dave Shropshire00:18:22
Health News - May 2010In "Health News You Can Use," hear about the best allergy fix, and more.Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Colin Campbell00:07:20
To Kill a Mockingbird - May 2010"To Kill a Mockingbird turns 50 this year. This is a reflection on its enduring message of courage and kindness." by Rick BraggAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Dave Courvoisier00:16:30
Michael J. Fox - May 2010"Michael J. Fox's recipe for happiness" by Amy WallaceAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Harlan Hogan00:09:04
Grown-up Brain - May 2010"Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain. Why you're getting smarter with age - and other welcome surprises" by Barbara StrauchAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Connie Terwilliger00:10:29
Somebody Help Me! - May 2010From the Heroes Segment: "Somebody Help Me! When they heard a little girl's cries for help, two strangers go after her assailant." by Kathleen FifieldAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Erin Minto00:04:47
Cheapest People in America - May 2010"The Cheapest People in America. Meet the experts at stretching a dollar." by Lenore SkenazyAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Janet Ault00:06:54
Health News - April 2010April's Health News You Can UseAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Doug Turkel00:09:59
Vitamin Truth and Lies - April 2010"Vitamin Truth and Lies. Still relying on vitamins to keep you healthy?" by Christie AschwandenAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Colin Campbell00:09:36
Invader - April 2010"Invader. What happens when a handsome acquarium fish from the other side of the world runs rampant off the Atlantic coast? Hint: It's not pretty." by Robert Kiener.Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Kara Edwards00:13:20
Here's The Deal - April 2010Here's The Deal. Help your wallet - and the world - with these six ideas. By Janice LiebermanAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Linda O'Brien00:05:12
From Refuse to Riches - April 2010From Refuse to Riches. Insights from Tom Szaky, who turns throwaways into shower curtains, clocks, and more. by Donna FennAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Julie Williams00:06:34
The Nation's Roads - April 2010A special report on the nation's highways: How to survive your drive - and your fellow drivers. The best and worst (deadliest) roads.Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Larry Wayne00:06:45
Heroes and Hope - April 2010"Heroes and Hope. The earthquake that devastated Haiti failed to crush its people's spirit. Six remarkable stories from inside the global relief effort."Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: D.C. Goode00:20:14
Quick Study: Census 2010 - March 2010"Quick Study: Census 2010. Every 10 years, the Government Census results are used to distribute seats in Congress and $400 billion in federal aid. Will this year's census make some people angry?" by Mark LasswellAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Colin Campbell00:11:28
Against the Odds - March 2010"Against the Odds. For these athletes, the impossible was just the beginning. Four stories of strength and determination." as told to Kenneth MillerAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Janet Ault00:14:41
How to Find Anything - March 2010"How to Find Anything. Practical advice for finding all sorts of quirky and vital things." by Joe KitaAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Harlan Hogan00:24:06
Credit Card Tricks & Traps - March 2010"Credit Card Tricks & Traps. A new law means new loopholes, new outrages, more fine print and bigger bucks - for the credit card companies." By Max AlexanderAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Dave Courvoisier00:18:15
Mark Harmon Interview - March 2010Christy Lytal interviews Mark Harmon, star of the hit detective show NCIS, and solves thirteen of life's riddles.Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Dave Shropshire00:05:48
H1N1, The Report Card - March 2010Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services gives us "H1N1, The Report Card."Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Colin Campbell00:09:34
What Really Goes on in the E.R.? - March 2010"What Really Goes on in the E.R. - and on the way there? We asked 19 doctors, nurses and paramedics to give us straight answers. What they revealed could save your life." by Ginny GravesAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Connie Terwilliger00:13:43
Annual Rating of Gadgets Sold on TV - February 2010"Attack of the Late-Night TV Gizmos. Reader's Digest annual ratings of gadgets sold on television" by Andy SimmonsAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Doug Turkel00:14:00
Patrick Dempsey Interview - February 2010"T.V.'s Doctor McDreamy of Grey's Anatomy, played by actor Patrick Dempsey, discusses his first kiss, his nickname, and his ideal woman. Penned by Linda O'BrianAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Linda O'Brian00:04:05
An Animal's Instinct - February 2010"An Animal's Instinct. Can a cat really know which patients are about to die?" by David Dosa, M.D.Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Larry Wayne00:17:43
Weight of the World - February 2010"Weight of the World. The Reader's Digest poll reveals the world's riskiest habits, crankiest spouses, dumbest excuses... and the best ways to send the pounds packing." by Joe KitaAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Colin Campbell00:12:23
A Book of Love Letters - February 2010"Love By the Letters: A search for inspiring love notes and advice for writing one that's a keeper" by Rory EvansAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Kara Edwards00:07:56
Health News You Can Use - February 2010"Health News You Can Use. February is Heart Health Month. The good news is that between 1995 and 2005, the death rate from cardiovascular disease fell more than 26%!"Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Julie Williams00:08:58
Vets Deserve Better - February 2010"Outrageous. Vets Deserve Better. Writer Michael Crowley believes lost paperwork, hostile bureaucrats and endless delays in the system is failing our soldiers"Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: D.C. Goode00:07:33
Health News - December 2009"Timely Health News you can use"Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: September Day-Leach00:08:38
Community Christmas December 2009"Community Christmas: An annual holiday dinner feeds a town, and nourishes a tradition" by Ellen MichaudAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Dave Shropshire00:05:51
Mall Santas - December 2009"Ever wondered what it's like to be a mall Santa - The object of adoration of kids and adults alike? Here, mall Santas from around the country share their secrets - managing screaming kids, sticky conversations, and that beard!" by Michelle CrouchAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Colin Campbell00:03:23
Letting Go - December 2009"Letting Go: How getting rid of her treasures turned out to be a great gift to herself" by Litty MathewAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Janet Ault00:09:38
Crafting a Business - December 2009"Crafting a Business: With esty.com, Rob Kalin created a place where independent artists can thrive" by Donna FennAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Dave Courvosier00:08:27
Paying For College - December 2009"Paying For College: Whether your student is many years or mere months away from starting college, here's a plan that's the best way to pay for it" by Lisa GoffAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Harlan Hogan00:07:08
10 Caregiver Tips From Lonnie Ali - December 2009"Lonnie Ali, wife of Mohammad Ali gives her 10 best tips for care givers" by Camille PeriAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Connie Terwilliger00:09:11
So He Thinks You Can Dance - November 2009"So He Thinks You Can Dance: Meet a man who built a global empire helping people have fun AND burn calories" by Amy ConwayAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Julie Williams00:05:30
Winter Survival Guide - Nov 2009"Winter Survival Guide: Studies suggest that regular, moderate exercise helps you fight colds" from the Health News You Can Use segment.Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Linda O'Brian00:08:47
Saving Endangered Species - Nov 2009"The good news: The bald eagle and the gray wolf are back from extinction. Bad News: That leaves chimps, manatees, polar bears, whales... Which can be saved, and how?" by Mattathias SchwartzAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Colin Campbell00:07:19
Art of Living - Nov 2009The Art of Living Segment: "Life - is better with a gratitude attitude" by David HochmanAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Larry Wayne00:08:43
Disposable Income - Nov 2009"Disposable Income: Turn castoffs into cash with these easy-sell secrets" by Amy MaclinAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: DC Goode00:20:50
20 Hat Tricks By Tim McGraw - Nov 2009"Twenty Hat Tricks by Tim McGraw: A new album, new movie, and an adoring wife. Still, if it were up to Tim McGraw, you'd never know he's an all-star" by Rachel ClarkeAnnouncer: Bobbin Beam; Reader: Doug Turkel00:05:33
Reader's Digest October 2009"A Crash Course In Thwarting Muggers"; "Surprising Stories and Lifesaving Lessons From the H1N1 Virus Sweeping the World"; "Some Good Health News"; "Unlocking Gridlock"; "Maja's Dream: After losing a leg, Maja saw a dolphin with an artificial tail who changed her life"; "Your Magic Number - Your credit score explained"Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Readers: September Day Leach, Harlan Hogan, Connie Terwilliger, Colin Campbell, Kara Edwards, Dave Shropshire; Engineer: Stephen Powell01:01:15
Reader's Digest August 2009"Dreamers - The Dig Idea"; "Climate Change - Protect yourself from new health threats"; "Fiscal Fitness"; "Reefs at Risk"; "Brad Paisley - Country Gent"; "Tips on how to Behave"; "A Summer Reading Special"Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Readers: September Day-Leach, Harlan Hogan, Colin Campbell, Kara Edwards, Dave Shropshire, Shawn Copeland, Connie Terwilliger; Engineer: Stephen Powell01:05:01
Reader's Digest July 2009"Be Healthier and Wealthier", "Good Health News You Can Use", "The Best of America Series", "The Best Historical Comeback", "This Land is Your Land", "Four Ways of Looking at Flags", "Quick Quotes on Travel"Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Readers: Julie Williams, Janet Ault, Colin Campbell, DC Goode, Doug Turkel, Linda O'Brian, Erin Minto; Engineer: Stephen Powell00:39:19
Reader's Digest June 2009"Cordia Harrington - Rolling In Dough," "Take Control of Debt," "Mother Courage," "Heroes - Roadside Inferno," "Forget Something - Your Stay Sharp Guide," "Memory Thieves and How to Spot Them," "An Interview of Denzel Washington"Announcer: Julie Williams; Readers: Connie Terwilliger, Bobbin Beam, David Shropshire, Larry Wayne, Sean Copeland, Harlan Hogan, September Day-Leach; Engineer: Stephen Powell00:47:00
Reader's Digest May 2009"Say Goodbye Jay", "Quotes on Marriages", The Bounceback Chronicles", "Around the World: Do you want to live forever?"Announcer: Bobbin Beam; Readers: Colin Campbell, Linda O'Brian, Janet Ault, Connie Terwilliger, Kelli Casey, Doug Turkel, DC Goode; Engineer: Stephen Powell00:32:20
Reader's Digest April 2009"A timely story," "Two trapped boys - five tons of ice," Should a soccer mom go back to prison?" "Snopes.com and the rumor detectives," "We still have love to give," "How to hide anything"Announcer: Julie Williams; Readers: Erin Minto, Colin Campbell, September Day-Leach, Larry Wayne, Kara Edwards; Engineer: Stephen Powell01:06:20
Reader's Digest Mar 2009"His own medicine," "Reese's rules," "Around the world with one question," "Pastor Rick Warren - A man on a mission," "Sweet revenge," "A Southern California hero," "What your grocer won't tell you."Announcer: Julie Williams; Readers: Harlan Hogan, Kara Edwards, Bob Marini, Larry Wayne, September Day-Leach, Doug Turkel, Janet Ault; Engineer: Stephen Powell00:47:42
Reader's Digest Feb 2009"Welcome Home," "She Gave at the Deli," "Exercise: Fit for all Sizes," "Heroes: Leap of Faith," "Q & A with Paula Dean."Announcer: Julie Williams; Readers: Connie Terwilliger, Dave Shropshire, Kelley Casey, Larry Wayne, Jodie Stevens; Engineer: Stephen Powell00:27:37
Reader's Digest Jan 2009Changes of Heart, Taking Charge, Suddenly They See, The Story of Your LifeAnnouncer: Julie Williams; Readers: Larry Wayne, Kara Edwards, Colin Campbell, Bobbin Beam; Engineer: Stephen Powell00:33:50
Reader's Digest Nov 2008Obama Mania and the Enduring Allure of the American Dream, Lady Astronauts, Beyond TragedyAnnouncer: Bob Marini; Readers: Larry Wayne, Julie Williams, Kelley Casey; Engineer: Stephen Powell00:36:20
Reader's Digest Oct 2008 Part 3A Touch of Humor from CareerBuilder.com, What I've Learned, Queen Latifah - Queen Bee, Make It Matter - The Producers, Into the Inferno, Let's Stop Scaring Our KidsAnnouncer: Bob Marini; Readers: Dave Shropshire, Julie Williams, Janet Ault, Linda O'Brian, Larry Wayne, Kelley Casey; Engineer: Stephen Powell00:30:35
Reader's Digest Oct 2008 Part 2Two Potential First Ladies: In a Heroe's Heart, Her Father's DaughterAnnouncer: Bob Marini; Readers: Connie Terwilliger, Bobbin Beam; Engineer: Stephen Powell00:30:06
Reader's Digest Oct 2008 Part 1My Family's Experiment, Get a Great Deal on AnythingAnnouncer: Bob Marini; Readers: Harlan Hogan, Doug Turkel; Engineer: Stephen Powell00:33:33
Reader's Digest Sept 2008Take as Directed, Rebuilding New Orleans, Lost - Charlie Hench's solo hike, How to Ruin a JokeReader: Joe Jurca00:47:17
Reader's Digest Aug 2008City of Shadows - China's Coming-Out Party, The Redemption of Charlie Otero, Mr. Clean - Resists Temptation, A Place In the Sun - Wounded War Vets, Music Man - Air Guitaring DeliveranceAnnouncers: Bob Marini, Julie Williams; Readers: Bobbin Beam, Doug Turkel, Bill Lee, Janet Ault, DC Goode; Engineer: Stephen Powell00:52:00
Reader's Digest Jul 2008Airline pilot speaks out on flight delays, 13 things your childs camp counsellor won't tell you, James Bond you remember (Pierce Brosnan), 41 secrets your doctor would never share, Escape from BurmaAnnouncer: Bob Marini; Readers: Harlan Hogan, Julie Williams, Larry Wayne, Kelley Casey, Colin Campbell; Engineer: Stephen Powell00:38:27
Reader's Digest Jun 2008Snowbound Couple, 13 Things your car mechanic won't tell you, Greedy lenders, naive buyers and sinking home values, Dustin Hoffman has a secret, 10 steps to smarter food shopping, Portrait of my father as a young man - a book excerptAnnouncers: Bob Marini, Julie Williams; Readers: Kelley Casey, Doug Turkel, Connie Terwilliger, Colin Campbell, Bobbin Beam, Dave Shropshire; Engineer: Stephen Powell00:56:25
Reader's Digest May 2008Ford In Focus - Harrison Ford, As Time Goes By - Surprises and Joys of Growing Older, Souls of the South - Music of the Delta, A Father's Farewell, Are We Running Out of Water - California Water WoesAnnouncer: Bob Marini; Readers: Julie Williams, Doug Turkel, Harlan Hogan, Larry Wayne, Cheryl Kay; Engineer: Stephen Powell00:48:49
Reader's Digest Mar 2008Crime At College, Train Your Brain - 20 Memory Tricks, Teenagers and Sex, An Interview With Cheryl Crowe, Plane Crazy - Aerobatic FlyingAnnouncers: Bob Marini, Julie Williams Readers: Larry Wayne, Bobbin Beam, Harlan Hogan, Colin Campbell00:51:44
Reader's Digest Feb 2008Bottled vs Tap Water, True Love Stories..., Heart Transplant Treatment, Katherine Heigel, Air Bag ScamsAnnouncer: Bob Marini, Readers: Julie Williams, Colin Campbell, Dave Shropshire, Janet Ault, Larry Wayne01:05:37
Reader's Digest Nov 2007, Part 2Overcoming the Agony of War, 33 Great Ideas, Energy Efficient Light, Split Second Heroes, Foreclosure Crisis, Humor in UniformAnnouncer: Bob Marini, Readers: Julie Williams, Colin Campbell, Larry Wayne, Linda O'Brian, Harlan Hogan00:57:20
Reader's Digest Nov 2007, Part 1Everyday Heroes, Staying Young, Her Chance to Make History, Waiting for a Miracle, Lost Princess, That's Outrageous, Only In AmericaAnnouncer: Bob Marini Readers: Julie Williams, Harlan Hogan, Bobbin Beam, DC Goode, Cara Edwards, Dave Shropshire, Cheryl Kay01:05:55
Reader's Digest Oct 2007Inspiring Stories..., Martina McBride, Magic Power of Sleep, What's Happening to My Son?, Frivolous LawsuitsAnnouncer: Bob Marini Reader: Julie Williams00:49:08

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