Get obsessed with us. Five days a week, Pop Culture Happy Hour serves you recommendations and commentary on the buzziest movies, TV, music, books, videogames and more. Join arts journalists Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Aisha Harris - plus a rotating cast of guest pop culture aficionados. The Happy Hour team leaves room at the table for exploring a range of reactions and opinions on every bit of the pop universe. From lowbrow to highbrow to the stuff in between, they take ...
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A place for romance readers and the authors who love them to chat about romance books! Hosted by Dawn Luedecke & Dylann Crush. Listen to your favorite authors read from their own romance novels and answer YOUR questions.
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Chris & Jerome Wiegand compare two movies that have similar themes while enjoying a drink. Listeners will benefit from Jerome's cinematic expertise and Chris's insight into human nature. Join them for their Silver Screen Happy Hour!
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Two Star Wars-obsessed Chicagoans discuss everyone’s favorite galaxy far, far away in this bi-weekly happy hour podcast. From the films to the novels and everything in between, hosts Alyce and Laura get you up to date on the latest Star Wars news, complete with some minor wine-induced garbling. Grab your favorite beverage and get toasted with Alyce and Laura. Email us at forcetoastpod@gmail.com
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True stories from women who have A LOT to say about love and dating. Ten minute Rom-com worthy shorts that will have you laughing, crying and realizing "Wow, that actually happened to someone else too!"
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Down To Sleep is a weekly podcast of softly spoken readings to help you fall asleep! Sleepy audiobooks and bedtime stories, from Alice in Wonderland to Twilight, Pride & Prejudice to Coraline and more! Join me on Patreon to hear everything first and get access to exclusive books, over 330 episodes and new readings at least twice a week. You get access to all the completed audiobooks! Join the Patreon here: https://www.Patreon.com/DownToSleep All the links you need Listen on YouTube (More Boo ...
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Grow your practice in 60 minutes or less! Are you using SEO, content marketing, and social media to drive leads for your law firm? Each week on The We Do Marketing Hour podcast, you’ll listen to in-depth discussions with search experts and powerhouse content marketers and get access to cutting-edge strategies the best marketers are employing today. Hosted by the president of We Do Web Content, Alex Valencia, this podcast will answer real listeners’ questions and give you actionable tools you ...
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Welcome to "The Bookshelf Chronicles," the podcast that takes you on an exciting literary adventure through the world of books! Join us as we dive deep into the pages of captivating novels, explore thought-provoking non-fiction, and discover hidden gems from all genres. Each episode of "The Bookshelf Chronicles" is a delightful journey through the literary landscape, where our passionate hosts bring you engaging book reviews, author interviews, and insightful discussions. Whether you're a de ...
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Connecticut East This Week is a weekly news podcast covering the stories and community of Eastern Connecticut
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GUYS can read? Hell yeah, and they can listen too. You'll love the eight stories in this collection because they each have something about them that appeals to male readers. Or might do. Not that females won’t like them, especially. Anyway, there’s no saccharine romance, no vampires and no soppy happy endings. But there are also no zombies, no dragons and no explosions. There is humor, there is sport and there are cars. There’s sadness and reality, wives and girlfriends, mates, success and f ...
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Welcome to the "Speaking of Wealth" podcast showcasing profit strategies for speakers, publishers, authors, consultants, and info-marketers. Learn valuable skills to make your business more successful, more passive, more automated, and more scalable. Your host, Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and experts including; Dan Poynter (The Self-Publishing Manual), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door), Dan Millman (Way of the Peaceful Warrior) ...
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8th September 2024 - Talking with journalist and author Elissa Bass about her debut romance novel - Happy Hour
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In this podcast episode ... She’s an award-winning journalist and comes from a family of writers. We talk to Elissa Bass about her debut romance novel, Happy Hour and why she decided to get into the novel writing business. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith
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Some people may flinch at the genre of reality TV – it's full of tropes and manipulative editing and ridiculous premises. It's been referred to as a funhouse mirror of our culture. But it can reflect back to us new ways of understanding what we accept as a society – especially when it comes to things like gender, sexuality, class and race. Today we…
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True Romance (1993) Love on the Run - Part Two
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True Romance (1993) Love on the Run - Part Two Join us in this episode as we delve into the classic film 'True Romance,' directed by Tony Scott and penned by Quentin Tarantino. We'll explore its themes, character arcs, and unforgettable scenes featuring an impressive cast like Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette. We also analyze its structure us…
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Episode #138 - Jennifer J Williams & Breanna Lynn
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Welcome to Romance Happy Hour! Co-hostesses Dawn Luedecke and Dylann Crush chat with romance authors Jennifer Williams & Breanna Lynn! This episode was recorded on August 22, 2024.To find out more about Romance Happy Hour and sign up for our newsletter, visit our website at: https://www.romancehappyhour.com/.Or our Facebook page at: https://www.…
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice And What's Making Us Happy
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There's a reason Beetlejuice was a hit back in 1988: it delivered both the spectacle and big stars of a major studio film, and the hilarious, weird vision of director Tim Burton. Now he returns with the sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice — which stars Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Michael Keaton, and Jenna Ortega. But does Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ca…
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Maybe you're going up for a promotion, or just got out of a bad relationship. Whatever it is, your mood needs a boost. Today, we're recommending three songs that make for great motivators and pick-me-ups when you need them most. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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The Saxon Stories, also referred to as Saxon Tales or Saxon Chronicles in the United States, and known as The Warrior Chronicles, and more recently as The Last Kingdom series, is a historical fiction series authored by Bernard Cornwell. It explores the formation of England during the ninth and tenth centuries and comprises a total of 13 novels. The…
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A Discovery of Witches, published in 2011, is a historical-fantasy novel and the inaugural work of American author Deborah Harkness. The narrative centers on Diana Bishop, a professor of the history of science at Yale University, who comes to terms with her magical heritage after discovering a long-lost manuscript. This revelation leads her into a …
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In the clever new Netflix series Kaos, the Greek Gods are a rich and powerful modern-day family. They're led by an impulsive and deeply insecure Zeus (Jeff Goldblum), who lives on Mount Olympus with his wife Hera (Janet McTeer). But there is a plan to overthrow Zeus that depends on a slew of gods, demigods and mortals working together, whether or n…
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Pride and Prejudice Audiobook (Part 8) - Down To Sleep
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Pride and Prejudice audiobook (Part 8) read softly to help you get Down to Sleep. There are now 400 + episodes on Patreon and to celebrate it's currently 15% off when you sign up. Listen ad-free, hear exclusive books & get two readings a week by joining me on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/DownToSleep If you enjoy the readings, follow and leave a…
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The new movie Afraid is latest in the well-established genre of "the computer is alive" stories. John Cho plays a dad who has a chance to try out a very advanced AI system at his home — and it does a lot more than talk back. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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1st September 2024 - Women in the maritime industry. We talk to Lourdes Evans of WISTA USA
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In this podcast episode ... Women in the maritime industry are increasing both in numbers and their roles in this important sector. We talk with Lourdes Evans, President of the Connecticut chapter of WISTA to find out more. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith
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In the new film The Crow, Bill Skarsgård plays a man who gets brutally murdered alongside his soulmate (FKA twigs). He returns to life as an unstoppable figure of vengeance, hunting down their killers. It's not a remake of the 1994 cult classic; the filmmakers are pitching it as a brand new reimagining of the comic book series that inspired the ori…
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Sabrina Carpenter has had two of the year's biggest hits with "Espresso" and "Please Please Please." Now, she's released a new full-length album called Short n' Sweet, which serves up more catchy silliness and high drama. But does the album keep that "Espresso" magic alive? Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour Learn mo…
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It's practically a tradition for famous people to portray a really offbeat version of themselves in TV and movies. The latest season of Only Murders in the Building features Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria all playing fictional versions of themselves. So we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about about the many ways acto…
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25th August 2024 - Helping veterans reconnect - we talk to Davey Edwards of Open Doors Outdoors in Connecticut
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In this podcast episode ... He’s a military veteran on a new mission, to reconnect his fellow veterans, their families and young people using the great outdoors. We talk to Davey Edwards founder of Open Doors Outdoors based here in Connecticut. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…
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In the new psychological thriller Blink Twice, Naomi Ackie plays a woman who is invited to the private island of a tech billionaire, played by Channing Tatum. He's recently re-entered public life after a scandal and has gathered his friends for a long party. But as the party stretches on, it's clear that something is seriously amiss. Blink Twice is…
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Part of the fun of reality TV is putting yourself in the shoes of the people you're watching. Maybe you'd make a great Real Housewife. Maybe you could win The Amazing Race. Maybe you could even win the fickle hand of The Bachelor. We're not here to make friends, but we are here to pick the reality shows that we think could thrive on. Subscribe to P…
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In the new Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey, a fishing boat in the Florida Keys pulls in a human arm, and a suspended detective is the only one who can crack the case. Created by Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso) and starring Vince Vaughn, the series is a beachy, sun-drenched comedy-mystery with plenty of twists and turns as well as, yes, a monkey. But does it …
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