Interviews with Biographers about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography
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BULAQ is a book-centric podcast co-hosted by Ursula Lindsey (in Amman, Jordan) and M Lynx Qualey (in Rabat, Morocco). It focuses on Arabic literature in translation and is named after the first printing press established in Egypt in 1820. Produced by Sowt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Just in Time Worlds! I build fantasy worlds by drawing on real world history and knowledge. I share that random historical and sometimes science knowledge with you and I also suggest how you can use that knowledge in a fantasy context. This podcast is hosts audio only versions of my YouTube video channel. New episodes on Tuesday, re-upload of the old catalogue on Saturdays, until the episodes are caught up.
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Interviews with scholars of Iberia about their new books
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Two best friends do a deep dive into different book series, looking at one book each month and discussing its plot, characters, and themes.
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Interviews with Brill authors about their new books
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I post parody interviews, meant to be funny, not to be taken seriously. New posts on Sundays. Currently, this page contains all 22 episodes of the first season of book talk. We'll be on a break until March 7. Until then, keep reading.
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Few songs I made over the years.
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Writer's Block? Rejection? Impostor Syndrome? Writing is full of ups and downs, but we can still find plenty of joy on this creative journey! Bestselling author Marissa Meyer interviews writers and industry professionals about books, craft, and publishing, to find out how we can all bring more joy to our writing process and career.
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Episodes look at individual Chalet School books, Elinor M Brent-Dyer's life and other works, and wider themes, with occasional interviews. There will be spoilers, because the books have been in print for over 50 years. There will be mispronunciations, because it's too late now to put right the ones I invented as a 9 year old. And we do not ignore the bonkersness that makes EBD so beloved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EMS 20/20 is podcast hosted by two experienced Paramedics. Spencer Oliver and Christopher Pfingsten discuss real calls run by real responders and pull out the lessons you won't find in a text book. This podcast is aimed at Paramedic students, seasoned Paramedics looking to refresh, or any one interested in a deeper dive into pre-hospital health care.
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Supporting the inner lives of us grown-ups… I help people "knock the bricks off their wings and truly fly," as one client beautifully put it... I'm Kay, an artist, author, and coach. I live in Massachusetts, USA, with my husband, sons, and our 12-1/2-year-old pet chicken. Connect with me at kaylockkolp.com. PS This show used to be called We Turned Out Okay… You're in the right place! The first 375-ish episodes were created with that name. Much has changed around here, but much has stayed the ...
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Find us at www.soberspeak.com. This podcast shares experience, strength, and hope centered around recovery and the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are not affiliated with AA in any way.
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Reading the Hugo winners, one guest at a time.
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An odd name for a podcast on Recovery? When I was wondering what to call this podcast I reflected back on my drinking history and how I used alcohol and drugs as a Solution to my thinking, my problems, my very existence in general...I always reached for that shot glass of solution. But when the glasses were empty and the bottles ran dry the solution I’d used for decades had only made things worse. I’ve been on this recovery road for a little over 19 years now and what I’ve learned is my reco ...
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The Verbally Disastrous Podcast With Leslie M. Jasper (Guest Co-Host Melissa Polito)
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My name is Leslie M. Jasper and I am the author of the book #ConstructionTales & host of The Verbally Disastrous Podcast on Spotify. My occasional bestiee/ co-host Melissa Polito and I will cover a wide array of topics. Some episodes are random thoughts as two independent career women. Be prepared for disastrous exchanges between two foul truck driver mouths along with like-minded special guests. Recently, I've opted to work on offering construction related safety content since I'm a NYC sit ...
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This is a podcast about stories, myths and Catholicism. Stories are how we orient ourselves in the world. In Catholicism, we believe in the Greatest Story: Christ crucified and resurrected. We participate in His story through ritual worship; the liturgy. Even in the Catholic Church, these truths are often forgotten or ignored. My mission for this podcast is to explore storytelling, myths, and how these fit into Catholicism. I will cover Catholic fantasy and science fiction authors, mythology ...
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Join me as I discuss the 100 books I'm reading this year. Learn how what's in these books can be applied to improving your business and your life.
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Where rhyme gets its reason!In a historical survey of English literature, I take a personal and philosophical approach to the major texts of the tradition in order to not only situate the poems, prose, and plays in their own contexts, but also to show their relevance to our own. This show is for the general listener: as a teacher of high school literature and philosophy, I am less than a scholar but more than a buff. I hope to edify and entertain!
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Never heard of Lightlark? The hot topic of Tiktok and YA publishing in August 2022, Lightlark is a very hyped book with a fantasy that soon turned. Not only was much promised content missing, the book was BAD, and the author wasn't quite what she seemed... This is an audio version of a video from A M Blaushild, or Crow-Caller online, from the WordPress review blog CrowDefeatsBooks. I did my best.
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This is lamya Minaaz rassiwala. I from Mumbai. My poetry smile is very near to my heart as i wrote it after my dearest mom passed away suddenly. It is an attempt to convey my survival of the pain that follows the passing on of a loved one.
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Whether you're just starting out or already scaling your income, Financially Free is made for those of you who want to shift your mindset and relationship with money. Join Julia M. Carlson, CEO, Author and Financial Advisor with over 25 years of expertise each week to become one step closer to feeling financially free both internally and externally. DISCLOSURE: The opinions voiced in this podcast are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendati ...
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Relationships and romance, Russia and Romanovs, religion and rites, rants and raves, recommendations and reviews, reading and writing--I cover the 'r's. mkstelmack.substack.com
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The “Service Without Excuses” Podcast with Rob M Lyon is based on building, growing, owning, and running a number of service businesses with sales in excess of 35 million dollars collectively. As a lifetime entrepreneur in the Northeastern United States markets such as Northeast Pennsylvania, NYC, Long Island, Ny and The New Jersey Metro region over the past 20 years. Currently I run newjerseysbest.com a full service business multi-truck firm serving the Residential & Commercial sectors in C ...
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NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE - Horror and Dark Fantasy Story Podcast (Audiobook | Short Stories)
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Edited by Wendy N. Wagner, NIGHTMARE is a critically-acclaimed digital magazine of horror and dark fantasy. In its pages, you will find all kinds of horror and dark fantasy, from zombie stories and haunted house tales, to visceral psychological horror. Every month NIGHTMARE will bring you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction, and featuring a variety of authors: from the bestsellers and award-winners you already know to the best new voices you haven't heard of yet. When you read ...
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Observations of the world through fitness, activity, reading, listening, and everything else. Personal experiences.
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Fola Fagbule and Feyi Fawehinmi discuss the themes, ideas and stories in their forthcoming book. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nigeriaformation/support
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bi-weekly discussions on reality topics and book updates for two book worm baddies
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A podcast where I review Christian books for you. Whether it's a commentary or a children's story, from Christology to eschatology, the Reading and Readers Podcast has a book for you.
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Namaste Friends. My name is 'Shinil Subramanian Payamal' and you are welcome to the Historylogy podcast. On this podcast, I will be talking about the latest history book releases, reviews, archaeological discoveries, controversies, etc... I want to tell stories about people, places and events lost in the pages of history. I will be uploading at least one episode per week on Fridays at 10:30 PM India Standard Time i.e. 12:00 PM EST in the USA and 06:00 PM CET. We will be having regular book g ...
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We are driving a notion of belief in self and working to see empowered, driven, thriving youth who are happy and full of life. We do this by challenging societal norms through motivational talks, discussions and a change toward the positive. Hosted by @keenanwilliamsmedia who has worked with youth for close to two decades
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Music, Writing and Mayhem - that's what I do. I'm the author of A Desert Song, a book about a washed-up musician who finds something he never thought he would in the desert of Arizona. I'm currently working on both the follow up to that and the first book of the series that introduces you to my main character in his youth, and how his band was formed. I'll be talking about writing - the process, the pain and the pleasure; music; and Mayhem - mental health issues, life and much much more!
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A blogcast for people who overthink. I'm Jan M. Flynn, a writer who thinks way too much about all kinds of things, so I know what that's like. Sometimes you need a little break from your brain — so here's a chance to get out of your own head for a bit, by getting into mine. Short, weekly episodes give you a glimpse into what's been on my mind: thoughts about life, the universe, and the weird or wonderful things people do. Occasionally I'll share some short fiction or poetry. Think of this as ...
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A podcast about Lord of the Rings, but only the horse parts
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Sisters in Loss podcast spotlights faith filled black women who share their grief and loss stories and testimonies. Black women experience miscarriage and stillbirth four times more than white women according to the NIH and CDC. Whether you have experienced a miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, are trying to conceive or have an infertility diagnosis, you will learn about resources and strategies to heal, gain clarity, peace, hope, and find an empowering path forward after loss. Join Erica ...
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Do you need help answering the toughest objections against our Faith? This entertaining and informative podcast will show you how to share your faith, even with those who oppose it, in very practical ways.
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JOIN ERIC PETERSON ON THIS PLATFORM TO AFFECT CHANGE. PETERSON'S APPROACH IS TRULY INCREDIBLE AND NOT YOUR NORMAL EVERYDAY APPROACH TO FINDING HAPPINESS AND MEANING IN YOUR LIFE. HE TAKES ALL OF THE NEGATIVE TIME'S, STRUGGLE, GRINDING, LOSING FAITH, & USES IT ALL LIKE SOME KIND OF STRANGE VICTORY. GIVE ERIC PETERSON A FOLLOW AND ALSO MENTION ANY TOPICS YOU'D LIKE TO HEAR.
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The Tea’s Made is a weekly podcast celebrating calm, connection, and community, hosted by writer & midlife mom Meagan Francis. With cozy conversations about creativity, wellness, family and more, it’s like sharing a cup of tea with a good friend. Pull up a chair and get comfortable…The Tea’s Made and I'm glad you're here! More at theteasmade.com.
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A leisurely walk through the history of comic books, one issue at a time. In each episode, I'll choose a single issue of a comic book (or comic book-like magazine) and talk about why the issue is important in the history of the medium, or particularly representative of a trend or a particular writer or artist's work, or is of significant aesthetic value. The first episode begins in the 1820s; the last episode, whenever that is, will be about a significant comic from the 2020s (or possibly th ...
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Using her expertise as a seasoned literature professor, Linda M. Morra develops provocative, timely insights about books from Canada and elsewhere to show why stories are relevant for all of us. Hosted and written by Linda Morra, produced by Linda Morra and Marco Timpano. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sisters in Loss podcast spotlights faith filled black women who share their grief and loss stories and testimonies. Black women experience miscarriage and stillbirth four times more than white women according to the NIH and CDC. Whether you have experienced a miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, are trying to conceive or have an infertility diagnosis, you will learn about resources and strategies to heal, gain clarity, peace, hope, and find an empowering path forward after loss. Join Erica ...
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If you’re learning English and have difficulty discovering intermediate-level content that is consistently interesting and also made for English learners, English, please is for you! Get ready to boost your English listening skills with episodes lasting less than 10 minutes—enough time to dig into a subject, but short enough to add to your regular routine. Each episode is designed to enhance your English language journey. I’ll provide you with clear, intermediate-level English that’s just ri ...
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Hello, hello. I'm Gustavo and for now, this is a podcast dedicated to depth, on no particular topics . Choosing the category tags was a bit limiting but the point of this podcast is to help push beyond limits. This is a podcast about life, as a concept, an experience. The first episode wasn't written down , kinda just went with the flow of things, letting the moment and present create what it needed to be. After that, I branched out. Speaking more of my own thoughts written down for better p ...
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Subscribers can enjoy every episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoreausleaves/subscribe THOREAU'S LEAVES presents the words of Henry David Thoreau, one of America's greatest voices, in immersive soundscapes complete with music and the audio textures of nature. Episodes span Thoreau's celebrated writing, lesser-known writing, and his journal, whose mindful pages capture his commitment to a nonconformist life in nature and his evolution as a writer.
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Mary Ellen Curtin, "She Changed the Nation: Barbara Jordan's Life and Legacy in Black Politics" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2024)
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During her keynote speech at the 1976 Democratic Party convention, Barbara Jordan of Texas stood before a rapt audience and reflected on where Americans stood in that bicentennial year. "Are we to be one people bound together by a common spirit, sharing in a common endeavor, or will we become a divided nation? For all of its uncertainty, we cannot …
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Send us a text This Subcast episode marks the American Thanksgiving holiday by looking at two early accounts of the celebration by Pilgrims William Bradford and Edward Winslow and then turns to that great hymn of thanksgiving -- Psalm 107 -- from The Bay Psalm Book, the first book published in what would become the United States. We'll also look at…
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WE FINALLY KNOW THE PUNISHMENT FOR THE LOSER! Also, Spencer is given a complex stroke call that needs an airway! Does he recognize it? Does he act appropriately? Let us know how you think he did below!By Christopher M Pfingsten
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In this episode, Trent breaks down the problem with bestselling books about Heaven.…
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Denys Turner, "Dante the Theologian" (Cambridge UP, 2022)
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An understanding of Dante the theologian as distinct from Dante the poet has been neglected in an appreciation of Dante's work as a whole. That is the starting-point of Dante the Theologian (Cambridge UP, 2022). In giving theology fresh centrality, the author argues that theologians themselves should find, when they turn to Dante Alighieri, a compe…
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Indie Intermission Ep. 18- I hate to be this person...Actually, I don't. (The Fires of Treason)
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Hannah and Laura finish up this their coverage of The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke by discussing the characters and themes of the book. Hannah read a great sci-fi book by an author that was at a book fair she and Laura recently attended. They also talk about Marvel...again... **This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fires of Treason by Michel…
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Episode 31: Hudson Yards in New York City
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 31: Hudson Yards in New York City Hudson Yards in NYC is a new neighborhood in Manhattan, built in a former industrial area filled with rail yards…
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Mastering Deep Lore: Transform Your Fantasy World’s History
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Send us a text Let's explore building deep lore through the creation of inflection points, moments where everything about a fantasy culture changes! Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9r…
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The Bose Deception written by Anuj Dhar and Chandrachur Ghose - Book Review
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'The Bose Deception: Declassified', in this fascinating investigative work, Anuj Dhar and Chandrachur Ghose have rummaged through more than two thousand files declassified in India, and in the UK, USA and Taiwan to disentangle the complex web of a deception plan that has kept the whole country on tenterhooks for decades. They unravel the plot layer…
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In this episode, Trent explains a strange argument for God that may be the key to proving God exists.…
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Twists, Mysteries, and Filling Your Artistic Well with Marisha Pessl - Darkly
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Marissa chats with Marisha Pessl about her new YA thriller, DARKLY. Also discussed in this episode: avoiding the trap of feeling like you have to publish a book a year, how planning and outlining can be essential for writing great twists that fool the reader, keeping a names database, finding inspirations for writing gothic and atmospheric novels, …
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Steve J. Shone, "Dangerous Anarchist Strikers" (Brill, 2023)
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Dangerous Anarchist Strikers (Brill, 2023) explores the ideas of three largely forgotten radical women who participated in labor union strikes in Argentina and Uruguay, Canada, and the United States: Virginia Bolten (c.1876-1960), one of the most militant anarchists of southern South America; Helen Armstrong (1875-1947), a major leader of the Winni…
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Episode Seven: "They called me mad in school, you know": Puck #1
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In this episode I describe the British comic Puck #1 and its mad scientist/wacky inventor, Professor Radium, who turns out to be more influential than one might suppose. I go in depth on the history of the mad scientist and the wacky inventor, with stops at Faustus of Mileve, Roger Bacon, Dante's Inferno, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, John Webster's …
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#courage #predatorslurk #theunderbellyofAA #thereishope In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Claudia D. shares her courageous journey from the grips of alcoholism to the freedom of recovery. When I first met Claudia, she was a quiet observer at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, but that changed when she asked me to sponsor her. Claudia’s story …
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371- Chris S- Steps 6 and 7 of Alcoholics Anonymous
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Episode 371 Chris S- Blairstown, NJ Leave us a voice mail @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.comBy John M
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Dan S from Saturday Night Into Action group
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We consider Dan S one of our home group members, even though he considers us a side piece to his regular home group Saturday Night Into Action! I love me a man who stays focused on the basics of AA.By An Alcoholic - Lisa M
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In this free-for-all-Friday Trent talks about the weird, lesser known sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,…
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This episode sounds like we are in a hall...because we were in a party room together and online! We picked up where we left off talking about Step 10 and Step 11. Today we are on page 86 half way down the page it begins "On awakening..". The beautiful essence of Step 10 and 11 is that we are developing a daily conscious contact with a power greater…
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A car split hot dog style... a medic that is rude and disengaged... a massive med error... what isn't there to love about this week's episode?! Tune and find out just how wild things get in this week's episode!By Christopher M Pfingsten
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In this episode, Trent reveals how "based" people can cut themselves off from God because they want to own other people.…
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Cornelia M. Spelman, "Solace" (Jackleg Press, 2024)
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How do we become the persons we are? Cornelia Maude Spelman's Solace (Jackleg Press, 2024) seeks to answer that question. A portrait of the emotional legacies and psychological landscapes that shaped the author's life, Solace unfurls in a series of vignettes drawn from diaries and personal stories about her relationship to others as daughter, mothe…
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Indie Intermission Ep. 17- I'm Sure This Is Someone We've Met Before (The Fires of Treason)
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Hannah and Laura are on Indie Intermission and finish up their coverage of the plot of The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke!! They chat about YouTube channels Laura has been watching, Hannah's recent read about the history of D&D, and movies that hit them "right in the nostalgia." They also go in depth into Hannah's farm on Stardew Valley leaving…
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"A Guide for Your Journey to the Green Hills" by R. K. Duncan + "Moon Rabbit Song" by Caroline Hung
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This episode features "A Guide for Your Journey to the Green Hills" by R. K. Duncan (©2024 by R. K. Duncan) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Moon Rabbit Song" by Caroline Hung (©2024 by Caroline Hung) read by Susan Hanfield and Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Mastering Worldbuilding: When to Go Deep with Your Lore
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Send us a text What is deep lore and when should you use it in writing your story? What is shallow lore and when is it good enough? Let's explore building lore! Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxv…
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433: People and thought systems… Part 4 of our study of The Relationship Handbook
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Hello hello friends! We're reading The Relationship Handbook: A Simple Guide to Satisfying Relationships by George Pransky, a book that's been helpful for me in coaching and in my life. We are talking about chapters 9, 10, and 11 – we are flying through this book! Link for the book in all formats: https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Handbook-Satisf…
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TV Tuesday Ep. 18- "Everyone loves and loses. That's part of being a human." (Agatha All Along Season 1 with Ashley Anglin)
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Hannah and Laura are going down, down, down the road, down the witches' road and they've brought along the newest member of their coven, author Ashley Anglin!!! The three witches avoid the Salem Seven, gush over Sasheer Zamata's performance, and try to decide if there were any bad parts of the show. ***This episode contains full SPOILERS for Agatha…
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The final book set at Plas Howell (which I keep accidentally calling Plas Gwyn, but I think Kit has managed to edit out all the incidents). Full transcript at https://topholepodcast.wordpress.com/2024/11/19/s2e6-the-series-re-boot/ Tophole has its own Facebook page, or you can email us at topholepodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…
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The Greatest Nobodies of History written by Adrian Bliss - Book Review
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Equal parts fascinating and hilarious, The Greatest Nobodies of History is a surreal love letter to life’s forgotten heroes, featuring hitherto undocumented accounts from Ancient Greece to the front lines of the Great Emu War. All that follows really happened, and some of it could even be true … Order links of the book 'The Greatest Nobodies of His…
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In this episode, Trent examine a common tactic among transgender advocates that manipulates people into agreeing with a harmful view of the human person.…
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Connie DeNave, "The Image Maker: Shattering Rock and Roll's Glass" (2023)
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In The Image Maker: Shattering Rock and Roll's Glass Ceiling (2023), Connie DeNave shares her experiences in the public relations world during the British Invasion and the beginning of rock-n-roll marketing. Born in Brooklyn, New York, DeNave graduated from Hunter College and found herself with no job skills. Throughout the mid-1950s to the 1980s, …
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Send us a text Today we look at the love children of John Donne and Ben Jonson, a group of monarchist soldiers during the English Civil War. Collectively known as the Cavalier Poets, they are numerous. We'll look at some representative poems today by Robert Herrick, Thomas Carew, Richard Lovelace, and the ill-fated and unfortunately named Sir John …
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Preaching and Preachers by Dr Martyn Lloyd Jones
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Rejuvenation for the weary preacher. A siren call for sluggish Christians. The book that re-established the primacy of preaching in the church. Transcript: https://readingandreaders.com/podcast/preaching-and-preachers-by-martyn-lloyd-jones/ Support Me: https://buymeacoffee.com/terencetanBy Terence Tan
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Peter Worthing, "General He Yingqin: The Rise and Fall of Nationalist China" (Cambridge UP, 2016)
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General He Yingqin: The Rise and Fall of Nationalist China (Cambridge UP, 2016) is a revisionist study of the career of General He Yingqin, one of the most prominent military officers in China's Nationalist period (1928-49) and one of the most misunderstood figures in twentieth-century China. Western scholars have dismissed He Yingqin as corrupt an…
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Karen M. Dunak, "Our Jackie: Public Claims on a Private Life" (NYU Press, 2024)
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When Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis became First Lady of the United States over sixty years ago, she stepped into the public spotlight. Although Jackie is perhaps best known for her two highly-publicized marriages, her legacy has endured beyond twentieth-century pop culture and she remains an object of public fascination today. Drawing on a range of so…
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A Ghost Story Without Ghosts: Jenny Haysom's Keep
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In this episode, Linda converses with Jenny Haysom (2.48) about her novel Keep (published by Anansi). Featuring three main characters, the narrative is driven by the conflict that emerges when Harriet, an elderly poet, is diagnosed with the onset of dementia and must face selling her house -- and the two home stagers, Eleanor and Jacob, tasked with…
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Deborah Parker, "Becoming Belle Da Costa Greene: A Visionary Librarian Through Her Letters" (Villa I Tatti, 2024)
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In Becoming Belle da Costa Greene: A Visionary Librarian through Her Letters (Harvard University Press, October 2024), Deborah Parker chronicles the making and empowerment of a female connoisseur, curator, and library director in a world where such positions were held by men. Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950) was Pierpont Morgan’s personal libraria…
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370- Bill S- Writing of the Big Book
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Episode 370 Bill S- Fairfield, CT. Leave us a voice mail @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.comBy John M
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What is the liturgical calendar and how is it relevant today? with Kristen Haakenson of Hearthstone Fables
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Rooted in locality, seasonality, and agrarian living, the liturgical calendar - the feasts, celebrations, and other observations that made up the early church year - can help root us in the natural rhythms of life. But while most of us are familiar with a few holidays from the early church year, modern living doesn't make a lot of space for recogni…
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Why We Hate Magic Systems (ft. Christopher Ruocchio, Nicholas Kotar, & Richard Rohlin)
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This was a really great episode! Richard Rohlin, Deacon Nicholas Kotar, and Christopher Ruocchio join the show to discuss magic in fantasy fiction. What is magic? What are magic systems? How has the portrayal of magic changed in the last several decades? How do different authors approach magic in their books? What do liturgy and poetry have to do w…
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In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent finally lets loose what he's been thinking about in the previous election.…
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David Tereshchuk, "A Question of Paternity: My Life As an Unaffiliated Reporter" (Envelope Books, 2024)
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Today I talked to David Tereshchuk about his memoir A Question of Paternity: My Life As an Unaffiliated Reporter (Envelope Books, 2024) Tereshchuk leapt from a bleak childhood in a small town on the English-Scottish borders to a precocious high-flying career as a TV reporter, first in London, then in New York. During his years as a journalist, he m…
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Episode 30: Billionaire's Row in New York City
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 30: Billionaire's Row in New York City Billionaire's Row in NYC is a collection of ultra-luxurious residential skyscrapers along and near 57th Str…
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Special Edition: Heli Horror with Eric Bauer
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Join Chris, Spencer AND SPECIAL GUEST **ERIC BAUER** as the team sift through a transfer that has all the bells and whistles: an intubation, a med error, a crew conflict... this one has it all!By Christopher M Pfingsten
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In this episode, Trent reveals why women under the age of 30 are more liberal and pro-abortion than they've ever been in history.…
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Sara Glass, "Kissing Girls on Shabbat: A Memoir" (Atria, 2024)
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Growing up in the Hasidic community of Brooklyn’s Borough Park, Sara Glass knew one painful truth: what was expected of her and what she desperately wanted were impossibly opposed. Tormented by her attraction to women and trapped in a loveless arranged marriage, she found herself unable to conform to her religious upbringing and soon, she made the …
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Indie Intermission Ep. 16- Eating Scones Is Pretty Much Regal (The Fires of Treason)
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It's time for Indie Intermission!!! Hannah and Laura are covering the first half of The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke and trying to decide whether or not treason was in fact committed. They also discuss the latest entry in Jonathan Nevair's spy-fi series, Domingo, a great memoir, and Hannah's wedding. **This episode contains SPOILERS for The F…
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4 Essential Elements to Consider When Creating Your Fantasy Sky
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Send us a text From eclipse to northern lights to super nova, celestial events offer a rich mine for world building magic, prophecy and calendars. Let's take a look. Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel…
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