Best Editorial Illustration Podcasts (2024)

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From Fairies to Falconry: Commissioning non-fiction illustrated titles to brief with Charles Catton, Editorial Director at Amber Books 50:01

7d ago50:01

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that commissioning editors receive submissions and work with authors and agents to finesse an existing manuscript. But there’s another way. Independent publisher of adult non-fiction illustrated titles, Amber Books, has spent years developing their own content, commissioning authors to a brief and developing a…

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Steve Brodner (Illustrator: The Nation, The New Yorker, more) 45:33

6d ago45:33

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TKTKTKTK — When your boss tells you to track down an amusing Steve Brodner factoid to open the podcast with, and one of the first things you find is a, uh, a “dick army,” welp, that’s what you’re going to go with. Lest you judge me, I can explain. Brodner’s drawing of this army was inspired by a guy who was actually named Dick Armey (A-R-M-E-Y)! He…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep.366 | Cooper Bogetti, Michael Hollis, & Barrett Green!! 1:39:53

7d ago1:39:53

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This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re loaded up with an all-star lineup! We’ve got Cooper Bogetti, motorsports influencer and podcaster extraordinaire, joining us to break down all things racing and fill us in on what he’s been cooking up lately—no doubt, it’s gonna be gold!Then we’re getting into the Texas heat with Michael Hollis and Barrett Gree…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 365 | Shawn "Murder Nova" Ellington & Bill "The Old Man" Hoskinson 1:26:49

10d ago1:26:49

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This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re bringing the heat with a champion-stacked episode! First up, we’ve got the No Prep Kings Elite Series Champion himself, Sean “Murder Nova” Ellington! It’s been a big year for him—a true comeback season, maybe not technically a “bounce back,” but after some time away from the top, he’s been tearing it up! We’ll …

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E. Jean Carroll (Writer: Elle, Esquire, Outside, more) 44:42

20d ago44:42

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SHE’S OUR TYPE — Everybody knows that in May 2023, a jury found Donald Trump liable for defaming and abusing E. Jean Carroll, and awarded her $5 million. And everybody also knows that in January 2024, another jury found Trump liable for defamation against her to the tune of $83.3 million. P.S., with interest, his payout will now total over $100 mil…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 364 | SCOTT TAYLOR, RANDI LYN BUTNER, & DALLAS GLENN!! 1:33:50

21d ago1:33:50

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This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’ve got a lineup that’s straight FIRE! First up, we’re talking to Randi Lyn Butner, who just made history as the first to dip into the threes in Extreme Pro Stock at the PDRA Brian Olsen World Finals, driving her Johnson’s Horsepower Garage Elite Motorsports Camaro! Absolutely insane.Then, we’ve got No Prep Kings s…

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How to Deconstruct The Patriarchy with Sharmadean Reid 26:55

21d ago26:55

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Sharmadean Reid MBE is an entrepreneur and passionate advocate for female empowerment. Having navigated the male-dominated world of business and venture capital, Sharmadean is dedicated to unmasking and deconstructing patriarchal barriers to female success. In this episode, we discuss financial empowerment, her experience as a female entrepreneur a…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 363 | Bill 'The Old Man' Hoskinson!!! 1:41:23

29d ago1:41:23

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This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’ve got Bill Hoskinson, the man behind Old Man’s Garage, joining us! You know him from his epic builds and drag racing insights, and this week, he’s coming in hot to share what’s been going down in the garage and on the track.Plus, we’ll dive into all the latest in the world of drag racing, from NHRA to No Prep Kin…

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Richard Baker (Designer: Us, Life, Premiere, more) 59:24

1M ago59:24

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SOUL SURVIVOR — Just about every magazine Richard Baker worked for has died. Even one called Life. Also dead: The Washington Post Magazine, Vibe, Premiere, and Parade. Another, Saveur, also died, but has recently been resurrected. And Us Magazine? A mere shadow of its former self. Sadly, Baker’s career narrative is not that uncommon. (That’s why yo…

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From Education to Every Cherry: Big stories with fewer barriers 34:17

1M ago34:17

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Emma Steel started her career in teaching and went on to be a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (known as a SENCO to those in the know). But how did her journey lead her to award-winning independent children’s publisher Sweet Cherry, and how did her experiences feed into the founding of their Every Cherry, their innovative imprint that focuses…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 362 | Stan Shelton, Christie 'Meyer' Johnson, & more!!! 1:37:54

1M ago1:37:54

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This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’ve got a banger of a lineup! Stan Shelton’s coming in hot after his massive NHRA Pro Mod win at the Midwest Nationals in St. Louis. And then, we’ve got Christie Meyer-Johnson, from the iconic Meyer family, jumping on to talk about the insane Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex. We’re talking concerts, races, …

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How To Become The Best Place To Work with Jenny Biggam, 7stars 24:19

1M ago24:19

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Jenny Biggam is the trailblazing founder of the7stars, the UK’s largest independent media company. They’re doing things differently- no job titles, equal profit shares and unlimited holiday for everyone. The key to attracting the best people, Jenny believes, is building the best place to work. In this episode, we discuss starting a business, the im…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep.361 | Matt Smith, Rick Ware, Bryant Goldstone, and More!!! 1:53:40

2M ago1:53:40

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This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re bringing you another action-packed episode! We’ll have Matt Smith on, fresh off his win in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle at the Pep Boys Nationals. Plus, Bryant Goldstone, the overall winner of Drag Week, will join us to break down his incredible performance. Get to know Rick Ware, owner of Rick Ware Racing. We’ll …

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Will Welch (Editor: GQ, GQ Style, The Fader, more) 47:49

2M ago47:49

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SMILING THROUGH THE APOCALYPSE — In the past few weeks, Will Welch has taken a bit of flack for letting Beyoncé promote her new whiskey label on the cover of GQ’s October issue, with an interview that one X user described as “an intimate email exchange between GQ and several layers of Beyonce’s comms team.” Whether that kind of thing rankles you or…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 360 | Justin Swanstrom, Bobby Bennett, & More!!! 2:00:54

2M ago2:00:54

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Buckle up, race fans! It’s Episode 360 of The Wes Buck Show, and we’ve got a jam-packed lineup you don’t want to miss! Fresh off back-to-back wins, Justin Swanstrom joins us to talk about his huge victories in Texas and Las Vegas at No Prep Kings. We’ll dive into what’s next for Swanstrom as he continues to dominate the scene.Also joining us is Bob…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep.359 | Travis Harvey, Ken Quartuccio, Big Jake, & Rick Ware 1:47:12

2M ago1:47:12

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This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’ve got an epic lineup! Ken Quartuccio joins us fresh off his big win in Indy, and Carolina Kid, Travis Harvey is stopping by to talk about his huge payday at Big Jake's race with Justin Swanstrom. Speaking of, Big Jake himself will be here to break down all the action from the weekend. Plus, we’ll be joined by Ric…

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Dominique Browning (Editor & Author: House & Garden, Esquire, Texas Monthly, more) 33:37

2M ago33:37

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WHEN ‘HOUSE’ IS NOT A HOME — Dominique Browning jokes that after the interview for this episode, she might end up having PTSD. After more than 30 years writing and editing at some of the top magazines in the world, Browning has blocked a lot of it out. And after listening today, you’ll understand why. At Esquire, where she worked early in her caree…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep.358 | Clay Millican, Scott Higgs, Blake Housley, & more!! 1:54:41

2M ago1:54:41

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This week on The Wes Buck Show, we’re coming in hot with Indy's NHRA US National Top Fuel winner Clay Millican! We’ll also be joined by Scott Higgs and Blake Housley to discuss the Smack Down Pro Mod Race coming up at Flying H Dragstrip. Thanks for watching, and get ready for another killer episode!Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrat…

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Fabien Baron (Designer: Harper’s Bazaar, Interview, French Vogue, more) 50:37

2M ago50:37

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VIVE LA CREATIVITE! — There are many reasons for you to hate Fabien Baron (especially if you’re the jealous type). Here are 7 of them: • He’s French, which means, among other things, his accent is way sexier than yours. • He’s spent an inordinate amount of time in the company of supermodels like Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, and Kate Moss. • …

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Not just a stunt: The ingredients for great non-fiction marketing campaigns with Akua Boateng, Senior Marketing Manager, Bloomsbury 37:16

2M ago37:16

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Remember those memorable campaigns for non-fiction books that took to the streets to gain maximum impact? Akua Boateng, Senior Marketing Manager for non-fiction at Bloomsbury, does. She has worked on a range of events, marketing stunts and other “out-of-home” promotions to make a splash, build awareness, entertain and capture the imagination and at…

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Tom Bodkin (Chief Creative Officer: The New York Times) 1:05:11

3M ago1:05:11

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THE FIFTH — You cannot overstate how much Tom Bodkin has changed the Times. In fact, you can say that there was the Times before Tom and the Times after Tom. The Times before Tom threw as many words as possible at the page, with little regard for the reader. The Times before Tom thought tossing a couple of headshots on the page was all the visual j…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep.357 | ERICA ENDERS & JIM HALSEY!!! 1:42:22

3M ago1:42:22

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This week on The Wes Buck Show, it’s Episode 357, and we’re bringing the fire! We’ve got the six-time world champ, Erica Enders, joining us as the NHRA rolls into Indy for the Big Go—NHRA's Super Bowl of drag racing, with nearly 900 cars ready to tear it up. And that’s not all! We’re also chatting with the legend Jim Halsey as we head into the wild…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 356 | Blake Alexander and Bruno Massel!! 1:59:15

3M ago1:59:15

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Today on The Wes Buck Show, we’re bringing the heat with two big winners from Brainerd! We’ve got the one and only Bruno Massel, who not only crushed it on the track but also holds it down with Fox Sports for the NHRA. And we’ll be checking in with Blake Alexander, who’s coming off a win and about to have an even bigger week as he and his wife are …

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Best of PID—Hans Teensma (Designer: Outside, New England Monthly, Disney, more) 36:05

3M ago36:05

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DUTCH MASTER — Dutch-born, California-raised designer Hans Teensma began his magazine career working alongside editor Terry McDonell at Outside magazine, which Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner launched in San Francisco in 1977. When Wenner sold Outside two years later, Teensma and McDonell headed to Denver to launch a new regional, Rocky Mountain …

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 355 | IDA ZETTERSTRÖM, SPENCER HYDE, & CAMRIE CARUSO 1:59:13

3M ago1:59:13

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Today on The Wes Buck Show, we're bringing you a fantastic lineup with Ida Zetterström, Spencer Hyde, and Camrie Caruso! Ida is back in action this weekend in NHRA Top Fuel, while Spencer shares his thoughts on the upcoming three-race Drag Illustrated Winter Series. Plus, Camrie Caruso joins us as she tests and prepares for her return to the track …

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 354 | Kye Kelley, Lyle Barnett, & Victor Alvarez 1:38:57

3M ago1:38:57

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 354 | Today's episode features an incredible lineup! We're joined by BMP track owner Victor Alvarez, where the Drag Illustrated Winter Series will call home. Also on the show are No Prep Kings standout Kye Kelley, fresh off an outstanding PDRA performance, and the bad to the bone wheelman, NHRA Pro Mod racer Lyle Barnett. Tu…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 353 | Live w/ Chase Van Sant & Doug Winters! 1:59:08

3M ago1:59:08

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Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.Don't miss out on the action and conversation - hit SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustratedGrab…

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Throwback! 2022 WBS live from JFR with John Force, Brittany Force, Austin Prock, Robert Hight & more 2:45:58

3M ago2:45:58

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WBS Ep. 352: Throwback!! 2022 Wes Buck Show interview live from JFR with John Force, Brittany Force, Austin Prock, Robert Hight and more!!Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packe…

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Best of PID—Janet Froelich (Designer: The New York Times Magazine, T, Real Simple) 56:46

3M ago56:46

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THE ART DIRECTOR’S ART DIRECTOR — Janet Froelich is one of the most influential and groundbreaking creative directors of all time. For over two decades, she lead the creative teams at The New York Times Magazine and its sister publication, T: The New York Times Style Magazine. In this episode, Froelich recalls her own personal 9/11 story, and what …

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Best of PID—Dan Winters (Photographer: The New York Times, Texas Monthly, Wired, more) 1:30:00

3M ago1:30:00

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A HANDY MAN — Photographers are gearheads. They’re always throwing around brand names, model numbers, product specs. So when legendary photographer Eddie Adams asked today’s guest, Dan Winters, if he knew how to handle a JD-450, it was a no-brainer. He had grown up with a JD-350. So yeah, the 450 would be no problem. But here’s the funny thing: the…

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Best of PID—George Gendron (Editor: Inc., New York, Boston Magazine, more) 54:53

3M ago54:53

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THE JAZZ OF THE NEWSROOM — In this episode, we talk to George Gendron, the long-time editor [Inc. Magazine] and educator who created one of the first liberal arts-based entrepreneurship programs in America. We talk about his first job working under legendary editor Clay Felker in the early days of New York magazine, how a third-grade book report se…

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How The Over 50s Are The Answer to Economic Growth 24:31

4M ago24:31

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“It's unacceptable to say to somebody in their 30s, when are you having children? Yet, on a daily basis, we've got people that are in their early 50s being asked, when are you going to retire?” Lyndsey Simpson is an entrepreneur and advocate blazing the trail for how workplaces can adapt to an ageing population. In this episode of Show Me The Way, …

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Bringing the magic to book subscription services with Anissa de Gomery, CEO of FairyLoot 34:40

4M ago34:40

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The fantasy genre is an exciting place to be right now – with portmanteaus like ‘Romantasy’ entering common industry parlance, and new instalments of beloved series creating new levels of buzz. In the latest episode of The BookMachine Podcast, we were overjoyed to speak with Anissa de Gomery, Founder of FairyLoot, one of the biggest book subscripti…

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Best of PID—Michele Outland (Designer: Bon Appétit, Gather Journal, Nylon, more) 49:45

4M ago49:45

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THE ARTIST AS ENTREPRENEUR — Michele Outland has spent her career at some really beautiful magazines. Beautiful ... because she made them that way. Her resume includes stops at Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food, Domino, Nylon, and Bon Appétit, as well as the magazine she created and launched with her good friend, Fiorella Valdesolo: Gather Journal. Ga…

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Best of PID—Kurt Andersen (Author & Editor: Spy Magazine, New York, Studio360, more) 1:00:07

4M ago1:00:07

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THE GREATEST STARTUP IN THE HISTORY OF MAGAZINE STARTUPS — We’ve always had a thing for magazine launches. They’re filled with drama and melodrama, people behaving with passion and conviction, and people ... misbehaving. Anything to get that first issue onto the stands and into the hands of readers. Some new ventures seem to sneak in the back door.…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 351 | Matt Hagan & Jason Harris cut it up with the crew! 1:41:50

4M ago1:41:50

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This week on The Wes Buck Show, we have NHRA Funny Car driver and 4x champion Matt Hagan, alongside one of the baddest Pro Mod drivers on the planet, Party Time Racing's own Jason Harris. Get ready for an electrifying episode filled with in-depth discussions, behind-the-scenes insights, and the latest news from the drag racing world. Don't miss it!…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep.350 | Scott Palmer, Alex Laughlin, Cory Reed & More!! 2:01:26

4M ago2:01:26

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep.350 | This week we're joined by Scott Palmer and Alex Laughlin, who are gearing up for a match race this weekend. Plus, we'll talk with Cory Reed about his transition from Pro Stock Motorcycle to Pro Stock Racing. Don't miss this episode packed with exciting insights and updates from the world of drag racing!Each week on The …

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep.348 | Aaron Stanfield drops in, Discussion on John Force & more 1:46:36

4M ago1:46:36

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The Wes Buck Show - Episode 348: Join us for an action-packed dive into the latest in drag racing! This week, we're thrilled to welcome Aaron Stanfield, fresh off his first win of the season at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals in Pro Stock. We'll also discuss John Force's recent accident and its implications. Plus, we'll bring you all the latest new…

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Best of PID—Roger Black (Designer: Rolling Stone, Esquire, Newsweek, New York, Smart, more) 1:02:17

4M ago1:02:17

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WHAT’S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER? — Roger Black is a pioneer. His art direction of iconic print brands and high-profile redesigns, his early embrace of digital publishing technology, and his typographic innovations are hallmarks of a 50-year, trailblazing career. He’s refined his design mastery at publications ranging from Rolling Stone to E…

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Rob Orchard (Cofounder/Editor: Delayed Gratification, Time Out, more) 37:30

4M ago37:30

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THE SLOWER THE BETTER — Given that this is the final show of the season, it is perhaps a bit poetic that our guest today is Rob Orchard from Delayed Gratification. Not that we would plan an episode around a bad pun. Not us. Delayed Gratification is media created to comment on, and offer a counterpoint to, the media. Rob Orchard and his team met eac…

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Inside AI: Tools and opportunities to chart the future of publishing with Sebastian Mayeres and Thad McIlroy 43:40

4M ago43:40

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Will AI only cause disruption to the publishing industry or can it be used as a tool to empower and pilot our way through increasingly complex markets? In Episode 17 of The BookMachine Podcast, we’re thrilled to speak to leading digital publishing analyst Thad McIlroy and publishing software expert Sebastian Mayeres about how they see AI impacting …

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WBS "BARN BURNER EDITION" Antron Brown! Robin Roberts! Jason Terrell!!! 2:03:48

4M ago2:03:48

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 349 | This week Wes and the gang are going to hear from Tin Soldiers Race Cars' Jason Terrell, fresh off a win at the Gangsters Paradise No Prep Shootout behind the wheel of his notorious "Charlie Brown" Chevy Malibu shop car. We'll also get insight from No Prep Kings star and most recent winner Robin Roberts on the future o…

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How To Build Connections With Kindness That Last with Pinky Lilani 32:22

5M ago32:22

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Author, entrepreneur, cook and trailblazing champion of women across the globe, Pinky Lilani might just have done it all. In this episode of Show Me the Way, Pinky shares with me her newly-published memoirs, ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’, which weaves together her remarkable career journey with recipes, anecdotes and testimonies from friends. From cooki…

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Richard Turley (Designer: Interview, Bloomberg Businessweek, Civilization, more) 42:44

5M ago42:44

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RICHARD TURLEY CAN’T STOP, WON’T STOP — Richard Turley is changing the idea of the magazine. Richard Turley has no idea what a magazine is in the year 2024. And in this sense, he is not so different from you or I. Richard Turley’s magazines—and there are many—are confrontations, loaded with text, or not, sometimes, but if you ask him, he’s not sure…

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 339 | Special Guest Barrett Green, NHRA Vegas, PDRA, Small Tire Gangsta's!! 1:37:39

5M ago1:37:39

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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 339 | Special Guest Barrett Green, NHRA Vegas, PDRA, Small Tire Gangsta's & more!!Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.Don't m…

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THE WES BUCK SHOW | Ep. 342 | 1:54:37

5M ago1:54:37

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Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.Don't miss out on the action and conversation - hit SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustratedGrab…

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