Interviews with Writers about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
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Conor Lastowka and Michael J. Nelson are reading books they're pretty sure they're going to hate. Read along with us for a podcast book clubs of Ready Player One, Armada, The Eye of Argon, Dan Brown, and more!
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Unbinding books to get to their hearts! Ariel Bissett and Raeleen Lemay discuss the books they've read, the books they've bought, and recommend books to listeners every week!
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What would you do if you knew anything was possible and you simply could not fail? Explore the possibility of creating your dream life and be inspired to discover and realise your dreams with Kristina Karlsson, Founder of the inspiring Dream Life brand, original founder of global Swedish design brand kikki.K and author of the book Your Dream Life Starts Here. Each episode brings you simple, practical and useful insights to help you create a future you love – as Kristina delves deep into the ...
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CBC Radio's The Next Chapter travels the country, conversing with authors and readers of all kinds. A new episode every Saturday.
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The literary podcast presented by John Mitchinson and Andy Miller. For show notes visit backlisted.fm and get an extra two shows a month by supporting the pod at patreon.com/backlisted
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Just the Right Book is a podcast hosted by Roxanne Coady, owner of famous independent bookstore R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, CT, that will help you discover new and note-worthy books in all genres, give you unique insights into your favorite authors, and bring you up to date with what’s happening in the literary world.
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I read, watch, and listen for me and will only discuss what interests me.
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We fix lives one book at a time 📚 This is a podcast that is hosted by two best friends named Yajaira & Cheli. Warning: Spoilers in every episode!
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I am a Dream Chaser, as well as a certified Life and Career Coach, who delights in helping people pursue the career and lifestyle changes their inner self truly craves. In 2008, I made a radical discovery – my full and seemingly fulfilling life was making me seriously ill. I realised that things had to change and fast. As a result this meant moving my life out of the centre of London, and away from my corporate high-paced job, to rural Wales and re-training to embark on a completely new prof ...
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Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission. Learn more at plus.npr.org/freshair
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I’m Aaron Fantazii it’s my Goal to help you Turn your Dreams into things. Knowledge is Power but what’s more Powerful is Imagination. Here to Raise vibrations to get all my Dreamers aware of how Great 👍🏾 And Powerful they are to Unlock all your Potential! 1000s Of Powerful messages for you so Become a Dreamer Join me here & @ youtube.com/c/aflive New Book 📖 Dream Big ! Gumroad https://gum.co/KKBnS Kindle https://amzn.to/3ezbPrF Website https://bit.ly/2MiUVl3 Support this podcast: https://pod ...
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Book Dreams is a podcast for everyone who loves books and misses English class. In each episode co-hosts Julie Sternberg and Eve Yohalem explore a book-related topic they can’t stop thinking about, everything from the genius of your favorite picture books to books bound in human skin. Julie and Eve are both award-winning authors, which allows them to come at interviews with an insider’s knowledge as well as all the wonder associated with storytelling. Book Dreams is brought to you by The Pod ...
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Internationally-Acclaimed Business Coach, Entrepreneur Mentor, Customer Retention Specialist, Book Publisher, and Podcaster
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A podcast where a bunch of nerds talk about what they're listening to, reading, and watching. Hosted by Dayton Johnson and friends.
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Women Road Warriors is hosted by Shelley M. Johnson and Kathy Tucarro. It’s a lively talk show designed to empower and inspire women in all professions from the office to the cab of a truck. We power women on the road to success. Our show is designed to entertain and educate all women and it doesn’t hold back! We feature celebrity and expert interviews on all kinds of topics that are important to women. Shelley and Kathy are fun and informative and any topic is fair game. You can learn more ...
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The aim of this podcast will be to describe a book, which will include spoilers. Followed up with a discussion of the book between a guest and myself. All while, my guest and I enjoy booze. There may also be suggestions of the booze consumed. Theme music by Dee Yan-Key
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Humming Fools is a fortnightly podcast and amateur auditory guide dedicated to artists, dreamers, and anyone with the creative urge—you know who you are. Hosted by two nobodies, the show chronicles the exploits of friends Kyle Stück and Noah Baslé and their conversations with other artists; the show equally celebrating the superstars, the Average Joes, and even the basement dwellers. Stick around and see what Kyle and Noah end up learning from their fellow artists, along with all the strange ...
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Hosted by road warrior and travel expert Ed Pizza, the Miles to Go podcast serves up travel tips, news and reviews you can't afford to miss! Whether you're a points and miles newbie looking to book a dream vacation or you log 100k + miles a year and want the low down on new properties routes and planes, we're bringing you the world's top travel experts and bloggers to share their knowledge and insights with you.
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This is the podcast incarnation of "Spy Dreams" the Lee Thomas novels
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Narrated is a podcast about audiobooks including book reviews, drafts, and discussion plus interviews with authors, narrators and audiobook producers.
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Join us in this read-along podcast where we cover all the books in the beloved Redwall series by Brian Jaques. Books & Badgers is a celebration of epic quests, whimsical woodland animals, and courageous mouse warriors! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast for all writers looking to find a healthy work/life/writing balance. Get the encouragement, honest advice, and inspiration you need to pursue your passion and write every day. Recurring themes include books, coffee, rainy days, truth, beauty, lasers, dinosaurs, and all of your other favorite things.
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Scholastic's podcast about the joy and power of reading, the books we publish for children and young adults, and the authors, editors, and stories behind them. We’ll explore topics important to parents, educators, and the reader in all of us.
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ON THE PAGE: Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.
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This Podcast is about the book The Running Dream, this a summary an facts about the book.
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Book Career Network Podcast offers a daily exploration into the world of fiction writing, bringing together a diverse group of experts dedicated to helping authors succeed. Each show within the network is tailored to address different facets of the writing and publishing process, ensuring that no matter where you are in your author journey, there’s something valuable for you. Mondays feature ”Becoming A Household Name” with Jody Sperling, where listeners can follow the real-life documentatio ...
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The ultimate podcast for book lovers, pop culture enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to dive deep into the world of literature with their best friends. If you’ve ever daydreamed about marrying Atticus Finch, or spent hours playing marry, eff, kill with Sarah J. Maas characters, then this is the podcast for you.
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Rather than looking at movies in terms of "two thumbs up" or "two thumbs down" Award Winning Screenwriter Jacob Krueger discusses what you can learn from them as a screenwriter. He looks at good movies, bad movies, movies we love, and movies we hate, exploring how they were built, and how you can apply those lessons to your own writing. More information and full archives at WriteYourScreenplay.com 831588
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LIVE WEDNESDAYS 9 PM ET/8 CT/7 MT/6 PT, THURSDAYS 11 AM AUSTRALIA * DIAMOND HOST * Your Life Can Be Completely Transformed! As Napolean Hill said “If You Can Dream It, You Can Achieve It.” Take limitation, fear, anxiety and lack out of your life and fill it with abundance, calm, and freedom for your Dream Life. Bronwyn Smith, Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist, will guide you to your best life, the life you have been dreaming about. Some people have given up dreaming or they cannot even dream ...
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A book talking podcast by a group of book loving 5th graders.
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Tim Gillette is America's RockStar Life Coach. Tim solves tough issues of today's top entrepreneurs and coaches by applying RockStar ideas, motorcycle riding stories, and ideas for living the American dream. Each show has guests who teach, live and love the RockStar entrepreneur lifestyle. Tim writes a daily blog at: http://rockerlifecoach.com/
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You want to be a Working Actor but when it comes to building a sustainable career it takes more than just talent to get you there. If you're an Actor born outside of the U.S. and you want to increase your auditions and opportunities then you will need to master the American accent in order to book U.S, roles. The problem is most Actors struggle to maintain the accent in performance or think about the accent during their audition. Join your host, Katherine Beck (American Dialect Coach & Voice ...
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Podcast where each episode is my wife interviewing me about a book, my writing process, and more. Check out previous episodes below, submit a question of your own, and see the order of the upcoming episodes.
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Marchela is a young Latina who hears music nobody else can hear. While Chela wonders where it might come from, the bigger mystery is why it seems to be changing the world in ever more powerful ways...
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At paranoia's poison door.
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Charlie reads memoirs and talks about what she learned, so she can write her own.
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Made You Think is a podcast by Nat Eliason, Neil Soni, and Adil Majid where the hosts and their guests examine ideas that, as the name suggests, make you think. Episodes will explore books, essays, podcasts, and anything else that warrants further discussion, teaches something useful, or at the very least, exercises our brain muscles.
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A deep dive into the hidden meaning, identity, and motivation in the story of The Wheel of Time. Designed for readers who have finished the series and are looking for more understanding without memorizing all the different Aes Sedai.
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In each episode, I'll review one of the books that I like!
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What would be your dream comic book, movie, video game, cartoon, etc if money and connections were no issue? Host Kelsy Nicole and special guests discuss just that! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kelsy-nicole/support
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Tim Grahl, author of the book Running Down a Dream, interviews artists, cooks, authors, circus performers, gym owners, and other amazing people to share their stories of finding their calling.
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Celebrity Memoirs, Pop Culture, and Books! Join us as we book club female celebrity memoirs through a thoughtful lens
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A podcast about feature films based on comic books and comic strips that people have stopped talking about.
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For aspiring authors, writing a book is a lifelong dream, but one that can seem to be just out of reach. The process of writing a book can be both exciting and frustrating. The idea can be there , but sometimes we get stuck and can’t seem to find the inspiration to move forward. If you are an expert in your field who is thinking about writing a book, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to The Author’s Corner, a show where we will help you unlock your creativity and write the book of your ...
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#271 - Monday Motivation: "We become the books we read."
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Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore how the books we read shape who we become, inspired by a powerful quote from Matthew Kelly: 'We become the books we read.' Here are three key takeaways you can expect: Choose your books wisely to ali…
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010 - Achieving Big Dreams through Small Targets with Dano Colon [Ink & Effort]
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James and Dano dive deep into the common struggles that plague many creatives, including the overburdening of ideas and the collapse of inspiration. They explore the pros and cons of writing routines, setting realistic goals, and the importance of daily word counts. Join us as they discuss their own experiences with ADHD, distractions, and the chal…
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The Bellmaker - Book One: The Dream
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In this episode, hosts Collin and Trevor discuss book one of The Bellmaker. We dive right into the confusing introduction of this book, groan about Dandin, gush about a shifty pirate and learn more about Collin's childhood. There is no way we get off topic in this episode, right? Give a listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Alan Lightman, "Einstein's Dreams" (Vintage, 1992)
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Einstein’s Dreams (Vintage, 1992) by Alan Lightman, set in Albert Einstein’s “miracle year” of 1905, is a novel about the cultural interconnection of time, relativity and life. As the young genius creates his theory of relativity, in a series of dreams, he imagines other worlds, each with a different conceptualization of time. In one, time is circu…
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006In the left corner... "Robot Dreams" the graphic novel by Sara Varon! And in the right corner... "Robot Dreams" the movie (2023) directed and written Pablo Verger! --- Please help us keep the lights on and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookMovieOblivion --- Kumar and Jordan can also be found occasionally hosting the Deconst…
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#275 - Monday Motivation: "The More You Love Your Decisions..."
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Welcome to another short and empowering dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore a quote that resonates with the essence of self-confidence and decision-making: 'The more you love your decisions, the less you need others to love them.' Three key takeaways you can expect: Understand and align your decisions with your core …
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Weekly Challenge #953 – PICK TWO Pebbles, Shiny, A monkey’s wedding, Footlights, Listen, Birthday cake
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Lisa Lizzie Richard Serendipidy Norval Joe Tura Tom Planet Z The next topic is Now and Then TURA The monkeys’ wedding ——— Go into the forest on a certain night and sit against a tree. Be still, very still, and wait. First appear the heralds, stoats and weasels bearing lanterns which they set out as footlights. Then foxes and squirrels mingling unaf…
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Episode 092: American Splendor (2003)
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In the left corner... "American Splendor" the comic book series (1976-2010) written by Harvey Pekar and illustrated by various artists! And in the right corner... "American Splendor" the movie (2003), written and directed by Shari Springer Berman & Robert Pulcini; and starring Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis, Judah Friedlander, James Urbaniak, and Harvey…
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Sometimes, vendors will send representatives to grocery stores to offer up free samples. I walk by them without acknowledging that they are there. The worst are the wine vendors. They step out and get in your way to offer wine. “Would you like to try this wine?” they say, right in my face. So, I respond “Is it good enough to justify flushing five y…
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Best Of: 'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu / Stunt Performer-Turned-Filmmaker David Leitch
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Jon M. Chu, the director of Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights is now directing the film adaptation of the broadway musical Wicked. We'll talk about making movies, and being raised by immigrant parents who owned a Chinese restaurant in Silicon Valley. Also, we hear from stunt performer-turned-director David Leitch. He directed the film The Fall G…
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Joanna Goodman’s latest novel explores the consequences of life-altering wealth, Sarah Bernstein's Study for Obedience and more
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Joanna Goodman reflects on the ways money changes and challenges family dynamics in new novel The Inheritance, Sarah Bernstein discusses her critically acclaimed breakout book, author Kevin Major takes the Proust questionnaire and an inside look at the social media phenomenon BookTok on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Chri…
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We remember comic and actor Bob Newhart, who died last week at the age of 94. In his stand-up comedy and hit TV series, some of the laughs came from his an awkward, stammering way of speaking. "It isn't an affectation. It's the way I speak," he told Terry Gross in 1998. Also, Justin Chang reviews Deadpool & Wolverine. Learn more about sponsor messa…
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Join Monica and I as we discuss the classic, White Noise. The book describes an academic year in the life of its narrator, Jack Gladney. It’s a strange and funny book about death.Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.comTheme music by Dee Yan-Kay
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I played a lot of video games with my friend Jamie. He was supposed to be doing homework while undergoing dialysis treatments, but who would dare give a sick kid an F? I was enough of a tissue match, and I gladly gave up one of mine. And things were great. Best friends forever. Until I got sick. Kidney disease. Which means Jamie’s also doomed. We d…
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From getting stuck in a Zoom room to working in hospice, everything that writer Lauren Glover (Chicago Med, Fight Night) thought was an obstacle, came full circle to help her in her writing career.
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Mae West’s Memoir Goodness Had Nothing to Do With It (with Molly Quinn)
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*Patron-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Chelsea welcomes back actor Molly Quinn (“The Fall of the House of Usher,” “Castle,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”) to unpack the legendary life of Mae West and journey through her memoir, “Goodness Had Nothing to Do With It.” Chelsea and Molly discover life-changing revelations as they untangle tall tales from…
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Naomi Westerman, "Happy Death Club: Essays on Death, Grief, and Bereavement Across Cultures" (404 Inklings, 2024)
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Playwright Naomi Westerman was an anthropology graduate student studying death rituals around the world when her whole family died, turning the end of lives from an academic pursuit into something deeply personal. She became fascinated by the concept of loss and grief, the multiple ways we experience it across cultures, history, and art. Happy Deat…
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A. J. Rodriguez, "Papel Picado," The Common Magazine (2024)
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A. J. Rodriguez speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about his story “Papel Picado,” which appears in The Common’s most recent issue. A.J. talks about the process of writing and revising this story, which explores a fraught moment in the life of a Latino high schooler struggling under the pressures of family, friendship, and expectation in Albuq…
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This looks like an ordinary statue, but it’s actually the legendary Golem of Prague. Write a name on a piece of paper, put it in the Golem’s mouth, and the Golem will hunt that person down and kill them. It’s not all that discriminating. If you write JOHN SMITH on a piece of paper and stick it in its mouth, it won’t just go after the John Smith you…
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Hezbollah, the militant group based in Lebanon, shares Hamas' goal of destroying the state of Israel. We'll talk with New Yorker staff writer Dexter Filkins, about his reporting trip to both sides of the Lebanese/Israeli border. Israel and Hezbollah have escalated their shelling and bombing attacks on each other. Filkins says that's leading to fear…
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#274 - RADICALLY CONTENT: BEING SATISFIED IN AN ENDLESSLY DISSATISFIED WORLD, with Jamie Varon
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Welcome to another inspiring episode 💛 Do leave us a review to let me know how our pods are helping you... Today I sit down for a meaningful discussion with the inspiring Jamie Varon. A bestselling author, designer, and creative consultant, who joins us to discuss her transformative book, "Radically Content: How to be Satisfied in an Endlessly Diss…
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Welcome back to WoTSpoilers, where we are going to take a sidequest episode to show Seth the top 16 videos from WoTIdol 2024 Support medical aid for Palestinians https://www.map.org.uk/ Sign or write letters to Congress with ResistBot https://resist.bot/petitions WoTIdol 2024 playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLde9P1LvCd2txSgKmTeDlnf1lF_2…
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019 - No Matter What He Says, Size Matters [Author Intelligence]
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In today's episode, No Matter What He Says, Size Matters, hosts Stacy and Elizabeth dive deep into the rapidly advancing world of AI prompting methodologies and capabilities. They'll explore how authors can either stick to familiar techniques or embrace advanced approaches to stay competitive. Tune in as they discuss the revolutionary "Go with God"…
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"Alaska Quarterly Review" Magazine: A Discussion with Ronald Spatz
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Ronald Spatz is the editor-in-chief and co-founding editor of Alaska Quarterly Review. A formal National Endowment for the Arts Fellow, Mr. Spatz has been recognized with Alaska State Governor’s Awards in Humanities and the Arts. He is currently a full professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, where he also s…
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Episode #157: Enhance Your Sleep Quality with Dr. Anne Bartolucci
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Summary: Ever wondered how your sleep patterns affect your creativity and productivity? Well, our guest today is just the person to shed light on this crucial link! Whether you're burning the midnight oil to meet a deadline or struggling with writer's block, understanding the science behind sleep can transform your writing process, and improve your…
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'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu On The Hard Work Of Creativity
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Chu takes his inspiration from his dad, a Chinese immigrant who worked both the front room and the kitchen of their family-run restaurant: "The guy that in the back of the kitchen, that was my hero." The director of Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights talks with Terry Gross about growing up in Silicon Valley, seeing Wicked for the first time, and …
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I know that microwave meals aren’t healthy. Too much salt, too many preservatives. Which is why my freezer is full of bags of mixed frozen vegetables. Before, I had to dump a bag into a big mug, put a small plate on the mug as a cover, and microwave it. If the bag was a solid block of veggies, it took a while to break it up to get everything into t…
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018 - Breaking Down Mastermind [Romancing Like Swift]
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Today, we dive deep into the magic of Taylor Swift’s songwriting, focusing on her compelling track "Mastermind." We'll explore how Swift masterfully crafts an emotional arc, blending competency, confidence, and vulnerability to create relatable and impactful stories. We’ll also discuss how these techniques translate into writing strong female chara…
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Ughh....sigh....blerg...This episode is all about hate reads and DNF's (did not finish). As readers, we accept that not everything can be a winner, but man is it frustrating trying to slog through. This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss what causes them to abandon ship and the kinds of stories they hate so much that they just have to finish them out …
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What Are Your Airline Miles Really Worth?
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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Julian Kheel, the founder of Points Path, joins Richard and I again this week to tackle a question asked by so many people. What are your airline miles really worth? Points Path has data from millions of searches with th…
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Support the podcast on Patreon so you can hear our recap of the previous 7 books in the series, Encyclopedia Brown mysteries, and all the other stuff we talk about in this episode! http://patreon.com/372pages So many characters! Why? Ok, we’ve calmed down now. We’re back in the Tek-verse. We’re happy, I wouldn’t hesitate to say, to be here. Get the…
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Send us a Text Message. This week, special guest Scott Hoffman joins Disney John, Liam, and Dayton in the studio to discuss 2 animated films. Twitter @dockingbay77pod Facebook @dockingbay77podcast dockingbay77podcast@gmail.com patreon.com/dockingbay77podcast https://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7By Dayton Johnson
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Autocracy, Inc. author Anne Applebaum says today's dictators — including Putin and Xi — are working together in a global fight to dismantle democracy, and Trump is borrowing from their playbook: "We're going to have to defend and protect our political system if we want to keep it." Also, David Bianculli reviews the Apple TV series Time Bandits. Lea…
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35 for 35: Reach Out and Read Launches a New Book Collection
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In this episode, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of Reach Out and Read and an uplifting new book collection. Marty Martinez, the nonprofit’s CEO, and Judy Newman, Chief Impact Officer at Scholastic, talk with host Suzanne McCabe about 35 for 35—a new, curated collection of titles for young children. A joint venture between Reach Out and Read and …
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Back in my day, I went to a one-room schoolhouse. And Miss Cavanaugh taught everybody, from toddlers to teenagers. All of the kids were brought to the VR lab and hooked into the colony’s computer. Jacked into our lessons individually, with a personalized lesson plan and curriculum. With our own Miss Cavanaugh. Everyone came out book smart, but even…
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017 - Katie Cross, The One With Chaos Part 2 [Worlds Asunder]
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We all love a widespread, far-reaching fantasy universe that we as readers can get completely absorbed in. The only thing better than a great fantasy series is a whole collection of them that deep-dive into an immersive world. But how do you keep track of a timeline that spans over a thousand years? Where do you start when your cast of characters s…
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Jamie Lynn Spears’ Memoir Things I Should Have Said (with Tess Barker and Babs Gray)
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Previously a Patreon-only episode — get a glimpse of our bonus content in this newly released ep where Chelsea is joined by Tess Barker and Babs Gray, the brilliant minds behind the podcasts Britney's Gram and Toxic: The Britney Spears Story, to go on a wild ride into Jamie Lynn Spears' memoir, “Things I Should Have Said.” They take a critical look…
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Wouldn’t it be great to know how to gain an edge in the business world to achieve your goals? How about thinking with a mental toughness of an Olympic athlete where you don’t get distracted like an Olympic athlete? Focus is your superpower. Take the focus off of desperation and center it on inspiration even if you have people who don’t want you to …
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Lisa shares her discussions with authors at Readercon 33. Readercon Carlos Hernández: [Website] / [Facebook] / [Instagram] Sal and Gabi Break the Universe [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lincoln in the Bardo (Written by: George Saunders / Narrated by: Full Cast) [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] C.S.E. Cooney: [Linktree] / [Blog…
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A Former Stunt Performer Shares Tricks Of The Trade
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Filmmaker and stunt coordinator David Leitch says it's easier to do stunts himself than direct his stunt performer friends. "You are responsible for their safety," he explains. "Your heart goes through your chest." His film The Fall Guy is about the unknown performers who put their lives on the line. He talks with Terry Gross about barrel rolling c…
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