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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
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Literary interviews and discussions on the latest releases in the world of publishing, from poetry through to physics. Presented by Sam Leith.
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Snap Judgment mixes real stories with killer beats to produce cinematic, dramatic radio. Snap’s raw, musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. It's storytelling... with a BEAT.
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Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at historyofliteraturepodcast@gmail.com.
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Tessa Thompson stars as an idealistic young journalist trying to make a name for herself by following a group of paranormal explorers, obsessed with a seemingly harmless pastime known as the Left/Right Game. The journey takes her into a supernatural world that she and the other members of the expedition can neither handle nor survive.
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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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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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In the mood for a bone chilling tale? I've got you covered | https://youtube.com/clancypasta
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A long walk through Middle-earth! Join co-hosts John & Greta as they go chapter-by-chapter through The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and all of Tolkien's other works.
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Laughs, chills, and tentacles abound as this bumbling group of lifelong friends battle their way through the Lovecraftian horrors of the Call of Cthulhu role-playing game. Professional sound effects, music, and editing add the full audio drama flavor to this actual play experience with the CoC Boys.Stay tuned for new episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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DJ Annie Macmanus chats to artists, writers, musicians and a host of fascinating people about CHANGE. Each guest talks through the biggest changes they have overcome in childhood and adulthood, and how they effect change. The podcast explores how change punctuates our lives, how it can totally derail us and define who we are. How we confront it, react to it and how we try to activate change has never been more important than in this moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf ...
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Listen and subscribe to Documentary on Newstalk on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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Tales of the Texas Rangers, a western adventure old-time radio drama, premiered on July 8, 1950, on the US NBC radio network and remained on the air through September 14, 1952. Movie star Joel McCrea starred as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson, who used the latest scientific techniques to identify the criminals and his faithful horse, Charcoal, to track them down. The shows were reenactments of actual Texas Ranger cases.
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Get ready for an otherworldly adventure with Makeshift Stories! A sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction podcast for anyone who craves the thrill of the unknown and unexpected. Twice a month, buckle up for an epic journey through possible futures, space, alternate realities, and beyond. Are you ready to explore uncharted territories and discover the unimaginable? Tune in and let your imagination soar!
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Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever yo ...
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The Lamp-post Listener is a podcast where two friends travel further up and further into classic works of children’s literature - from the woods of Narnia to the mountains of Middle-earth. Each episode chronicles the narratives, themes, and truth found in these timeless tales with C.S. Lewis as a Virgil-like guide. Phil and Daniel are currently reading Lewis' essays on stories.
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Storyteller Ray Christian shares personal stories as a sixty-something combat veteran, historian, and goat-wrangling father of six living in the rural mountains of Appalachia, all told through the fabric of centuries of Black history.
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Short and unhurried, Poetry Unbound is an immersive exploration of a single poem, hosted by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Pádraig Ó Tuama greets you at the doorways of brilliant poems and walks you through — each one has wisdom to offer and questions to ask you. Already a listener? There’s also a book (Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World), a Substack newsletter with a vibrant conversation in the comments, and occasional gatherings.
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Dave, Charlotte & Zack read the essential Marvel Comics universe, one publication year at a time, starting with Fantastic Four #1 in the 1960’s and progressing through to present day! It’s the Comic Book Herald reading club phenomena brought to life for your ears!
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Hosted by Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan, fiction/non/fiction interprets current events through the lens of literature, and features conversations with writers of all stripes, from novelists and poets to journalists and essayists.
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Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.
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The OFFICIAL MrCreepyPasta Storytime! Hey there kids! It's me, MrCreepyPasta! And I think I might have found a new way to bring Creepypasta stories from the deep dark stones of the crypt and right to the ear balls in your head. If you're as excited as I am to hear a good story of terror and fear as I am then give me a subscription, hide under your blanket, and prepare yourself for some sweet dreams. Creepypasta Storytime is a collection of some of the most horrifying (and occasionally funny) ...
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Two emerging screenwriters – Chas Fisher and Stuart Willis – try to work out what makes great screenplays work. Discovering what it takes by analysing what successful writers put on the page.
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A slow, thoughtful read and reread of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere series. Join us every week as we work our way through.
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Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken ...
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Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We're not just book nerds. We're professional book nerds! We are staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks from public libraries and schools. It's our job to discuss books all day long so we thought, "Why not share the conversation!" Hear about the best books we've read, get recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. Titles discussed are available to borrow through public libraries. Get started readin ...
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A blessing, a curse, a podcast, since 2014. Christopher (@cdhermelin) invites folks to the Damn Library to talk about reading, literature, publishing, and trying to make it through the never-dwindling stack of things to read. All with a themed drink in hand. Recorded at the Damn Library in Brooklyn, NY. For show info, book lists, and drink recipes, follow @somanydamnbooks and visit somanydamnbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Take a trip back to swinging London in the early 1970s and meet Roy Steel, ex-big game hunter, and Lorrimer Chesterfield, a brain in the shape of a man. Together they are The Monster Hunters. Their mission: to protect the country from vampires, werewolves and a whole pantheon of unmentionable terrors! Taking its cue from the classic period of British horror and adventure, the 1960s and 70s, The Monster Hunters is a comedy adventure series written by and starring Peter Davis and Matthew Woodc ...
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The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies is a podcast dedicated to the enjoyment of the works of Brandon Sanderson. Join Bill, Amy, and Jordan as they travel through the worlds of Mistborn, the Stormlight Archive, Elantris, Warbreaker and the rest of the Cosmere! You can catch the show live at twitch.tv/innkeeperstable @ 8:30pm MTN time every other Monday. For more updates or to interact with the show hosts, follow our Twitter account @CosmereStudies. If you would like to contribute to ...
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Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.
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Poet Major Jackson is your guide on the pathways to feel and understand our common journey – through poetry. In sharing poems, we take a moment to pause and acknowledge the world’s magnitude, and how poets illuminate that mystery. Join The Slowdown for a poem and a moment of reflection in one short episode, every weekday. Produced by APM Studios in partnership with The Poetry Foundation and supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. Ma ...
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As featured on LEGO.com, Marvel.com, Slugfest, NPR, Wall Street Journal and the Today Show, host & series producer Alex Grand, author of Understanding Superhero Comic Books (with various co-hosts such as Bill Field, David Armstrong, N. Scott Robinson, Ph.D. and Jim Thompson) and guests engage in a Journalistic Comic Book Historical discussion between professionals, historians and scholars in determining what happened and when in comics, from strips and pulps to the platinum age comic book, t ...
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On Marvel’s Voices, host Angélique Roché holds in-depth conversations with diverse storytellers about their creative processes, collaborations, and professional journeys. Follow Marvel’s Voices to hear the newest episodes when they go live and subscribe to Marvel Podcasts Unlimited for early access to new Marvel shows, ad-free on Apple Podcasts or listen in the SiriusXM app!
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⭐️ LOVE IT? RATE IT 5 STARS ⭐️ 1800-MADBUTT is a podcast filled with artist-to-artist conversations. I aim to ignite inspiration, foster genuine conversation, and empower listeners to thrive. It is a conversational journey of creatives and their captivating narratives. Episodes are released every fortnight. If you would like to learn more about the guest, please head to @1800MADBUTT and check out the show notes for more information.
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Swamp Things Podcast retraces Alan Moore's Swamp Thing run issue by issue.
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The power and meaning of stories and storytelling and how we make use of it . The importance of stories to different groups of people through the ages. How do we create and develop our own storytelling . The potency of our own story.
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In each KnotWork Storytelling episode, we'll explore a different story from mythology, folklore, or history, particularly from Ireland and the Celtic World. Then, my guest and I dive deep into why these ideas and characters still resonate today. Your host is Marisa Goudy, author of The Sovereignty Knot: A Woman’s Way to Freedom, Power, Love, and Magic. She is a Myth Worker, a Story Healer, a Writing Coach, and a has an MA in Irish literature from University College Dublin. Join us as we wand ...
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A filmmaker and a writer tackle the AFI's Top 100 Films and beyond to educate themselves about movies and storytelling. Welcome to Film School!
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Join the Big Finish team on their regular adventures through time, space, Victorian London, Mars, the 1960s and the Torchwood Hub in Cardiff for witty banter (ahem), free stories, news, interviews and exclusive trailers. We are best known for our Doctor Who ranges of audio plays starring Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, David Tennant, as well as a world of spin off adventures with Jago and Litefoot, UNIT, Captain Jack Harkness among others. We also produce ...
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Ours is a storytelling podcast that promotes hope and healing through the arts, and life's little "coincidences" that lead to personal growth. We're all in this together, so take a spin...And join host Stacy Parish for the ride!
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Amanda Houston is a beautiful, popular High School student. An amateur surfing champion and model she has the world at her feet until she loses her sight in a tragic car accident. As she tries to cope with this drastic change in her life, she experiences unexpected psychic powers and a mysterious visitor comes to be her guide on the journey through her new world. Binge all episodes of Sight Unseen exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your ...
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"It is the honourable characteristic of Poetry that its materials are to be found in every subject which can interest the human mind." William Wordsworth The Troubadour Podcast invites you into a world where art is conversation and conversation is art. The conversations on this show will be with some living people and some dead writers of our past. I aim to make both equally entertaining and educational.In 1798 William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge published Lyrical Ballads, which Wordswor ...
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0382 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt05 » The Shadow of the Past part 5 » The Powers of the Ring
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Welcome to Episode 16 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "The Powers of the Ring". In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we continue through The Shadow of the Past, as Gandalf leads us on a deep dive into the history and lore of the Rings of Power! SECTION START: “Ah!” said Gandalf. “That is a very long story.” SECTION END: “But at last I can …
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Today’s poem is Each Morning Again by Rose McLarney. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “My daily routines present no surprises; they keep the beat of my life. The foreseeable brings me comfort. I typically stick to the script of the previous day. But writing poetry is something that disrupts my set pattern. Co…
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Emma welcomes debut author Sarah Crouch to the podcast to discuss her book, Middletide! They chat about the book, the writing process, how Sarah found her agent, 90s nostalgia, inspiration from Harlan Coben and Frieda McFadden, the value of libraries, and escapism in reading. Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode on …
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136 | The Lost Hero Ch. 21–22 w/ Phoebe Corde & Emily Garber
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The Monster Donut duo is back on The Newest Olympian, this time making their Heroes of Olympus debut to cover some dream-filled Piper chapters! Topics include: DeviantArt, Tumblr, making decisions, emails, French: a vibe, action figures, Latin choices, direct feedback, The Lone Ranger, the 2010s, Denmark, Piper Girls, AI, Greek pronunciations, Sutr…
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2007 Pt. 6: Astonishing X-Men & X-Men: Messiah CompelX
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Dave, Charlotte and Zack finish Astonishing X-Men and cover the whole X-Men Messiah CompleX event! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Astonishing X-Men / Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men / Wolverine#19 to #24 / 1/ #56 End of Whedon / Cassaday, and an issue of Wolverine I don’t remember! X-Men: Messiah Co…
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For Virginia Woolf, Leo Tolstoy was "the greatest of all novelists," and her argument was simple: "[W]hat else can we call the author of War and Peace?" In this episode, Jacke takes a look at Tolstoy's original plans for the novel; the unusual nature of the book, which Henry James called a "loose, baggy monster"; the contributions of Tolstoy's wife…
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Annie’s personal revelations on her birthday week
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Hello folks, for this episode I took myself into the rave shed and reflected on the big changes that have taken place in my life over the last year. It’s my birthday week, as I’m a Cancer I am trying to extend it into a whole month. I love any excuse for a party so there will be one of those happening for sure, but I also love, more and more, an op…
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Stories Behind The Story: Jake Adelstein on Working in Japan and His Career Trajectory as a Journalist
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Jake Adelstein talks to Cheryl about living in Japan, the challenges of assimilating into Japanese society, and his career trajectory as a journalist. His latest novel, Tokyo Noir, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nick and Benji present… The Chat: Jodie and Mandip… Good Review Guy: Torchwood: The Empire Man… Drama Tease and Behind-the-scenes: Doctor Who - The Novel Adaptations: Goth Opera.
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"My Best Friend Ryan" by Awkward_Army8870 | CLANCYPASTA
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My best friend disappeared... but it got much, much worse... CREEPYPASTA ► "My Best Friend Ryan" written by Awkward_Army8870, narrated by ClancyPasta ► https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1drwy7g/my_best_friend_ryan/ Here are ways to support the channel if you wish ~ MERCH ► http://teespring.com/stores/clancypastastore PATREON ► https://patre…
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Comedian Brent Butt talks about writing his first novel, Catherine Mack on her funny mystery series and more
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Brent Butt talks to Ali Hassan about his novel Huge, Catherine Mack talks to Christa Couture about her series Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies and Premee Mohamed talks to Ryan B. Patrick about her novel on We Speak Through the Mountain on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture.…
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"The Haunted Tree at My Old School" | CLANCYPASTA
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It's been 12 years... but I still can't forget... CREEPYPASTA ► "The Haunted Tree at My School" written by ShadyNexus, narrated by ClancyPasta ► https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1ds3v9x/the_haunted_tree_at_my_old_school/ The Author's Links: ► https://www.reddit.com/user/ShadyNexus/ ► https://www.youtube.com/@CyberSonicTunes-x1n Here are wa…
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Exploring the Thin Line Between Cults and Traditional Religions: A Deep Dive into Catholicism, Schisms, and Personal Faith Journeys
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Send us a Text Message. Is Catholicism more similar to a cult than you might think? In this episode, we embark on a thrilling exploration of religious movements, beginning with a deep dive into the controversial distinctions between cults and established religions. We critically examine characteristics like deference to authoritarian leaders and co…
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Today’s poem is Naïve by Tim Seibles. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s deeply reflective poem encourages a return to ourselves as open and loving, even at the risk of seeming dewy-eyed and idealistic.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: …
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Ep. 947, England to America, by Margaret Prescott Montague
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Do the English just not like Americans? Seriously, why won’t Chev’s family warm up to Skip? Margaret Prescott Montague, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Blue Hotel”, by Stephen Crane. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value…
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Dark Tower Detour: The Battle of Jericho with Kingslingers
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Today, we’re unlocking our debut episode of the Dark Tower Detour, our Patreon-exclusive series that studies the minutiae of Roland Deschain’s epic quest. Hosted by Dan Pfleegor and Dan Caffrey, this exclusive series covers a range of topics that interest those who remember the face of their father. No character is too small. No detail too obscure.…
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"Natural Disasters Follow Me Wherever I Go. What Should I Do?" | Creepypasta
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No matter where I go, or how far I've travelled, it always finds me... CREEPYPASTA ► "Natural Disasters Follow Me Wherever I Go. What Should I Do?" written by Cameron Warren, narrated by ClancyPasta ► https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1dw7r1n/natural_disasters_follow_me_wherever_i_go_what/ The Author's Links: ► https://www.reddit.com/user/c…
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Haunted by Our Childhood Selves in “Ghost World” (1997 Graphic Novel) ft. Jasmine Amiri
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Editor Jasmine Amiri (School Library Journal) joins the show to revisit an influential comic by Daniel Clowes from the 90s that spawned the cult classic film. In episode 317 Luke, James, and Jasmine revisit gen X cynicism, try to understand Clowes dislike of the term “graphic novel,” explore how rubylith is used for the color design, and debate the…
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Your daddy is a bank robber, the world is on fire, and grandma’s last dress is in stitches. There’s got to be some way out of this... Chasing the Rainbow. STORIES Salmon Daddy After being fed up with life in rural Virginia, 15-year-old Deni Béchard calls his estranged father with one request: “I want to go live with you.” His dad, he found out, was…
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents three works of speculative fiction curated by best-selling author N.K. Jemisin. In John Scalzi’s “When the Yogurt Took Over” a popular breakfast staple decides it’s good for everyone. The reader is Jin Ha. Chatbots and A.I. can be helpful––but sometimes too helpful––as we hear in Alexandra Chang’s “Me and My Algo,” read b…
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S7 Ep. 41: Phil Elwood on Doing PR for All the Worst Humans
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In the wake of the recent Trump-Biden debate, public relations operative Phil Elwood joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about his career spinning stories in favor of infamous international leaders. Elwood, whose clients previously included figures like Libya’s Gaddafi family and Syria’s al-Assads, recalls his…
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1159: We Never Stop Talking About Our Mothers by Diannely Antigua
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Today’s poem is We Never Stop Talking About Our Mothers by Diannely Antigua. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “I treasure the elder women in my life for their conscious, yet easy-going transference of soul-nourishing values. Matriarchs mediated conflicts among family members. They put into play care and cohes…
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620 Necromantics (with Renee Fox) | Herman Hesse on What We Learn from Trees
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What was the deal with the Victorians and their obsession with reanimating corpses? How did writers like Mary Shelley, Robert Browning, Charles Dickens, W.B. Yeats, Bram Stoker, and others breathe life into the undead - and why did they do it? We can attribute their efforts to the present's desire to remake the past in its own image - but what does…
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A real challenge for a young actorBy Crispin Harris
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"FateFinder" by GasolineDrinker89 | CLANCYPASTA
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If you find this app on your phone, delete it immediately. CREEPYPASTA ► "FateFinder" written by GasolineDrinker89, narrated by ClancyPasta ► https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1dt8u8h/fatefinder/ Here are ways to support the channel if you wish ~ MERCH ► http://teespring.com/stores/clancypastastore PATREON ► https://patreon.com/clancypasta …
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Dead Give Away – Tales of the Texas Rangers (10-15-50)
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Original Air Date: October 15, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Lurene Tuttle • Mike Barrett • Hal March • Paul Frees Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Ke…
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Michael Nott: Thom Gunn's Cool Queer Life
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My guest on this week's Book Club podcast is Michael Nott, author of the new biography Thom Gunn: A Cool Queer Life. He tells me about the poet's early trauma, his transatlantic identity, his unconventional family and his compartmentalised life, part teaching and writing, part sex, drugs and rock and roll.…
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A Story Waiting to Be Untangled: Our Lady, Undoer of Knots | S5 Ep 8
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Calling All Writers & Creatives Join us on August 1 for HARVEST: An Online Lughnasa Retreat for Writers and Creatives: marisagoudy.com/lughnasa-writers-retreat Join our global writing community! Enrollment in the Writers’ Knot is now open: marisagoudy.com/writers-knot-community Please Support Our Show: Join us on Substack Love KnotWork Storytelling…
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Today’s poem is A Blessing by Samyak Shertok. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s remarkable poem exalts in the cultural rite of eating a meal prepared by an elder. Its sumptuous language and lush syntax are markers of the summer’s abundance.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown tod…
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Daniel and Phil dive into Lewis' first draft of The Magician's Nephew. Your Lamp-post Links: Purchase Past Watchful Dragons You can mail us at P.O. Box 25854, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, message us at hello@lamppostlistener.com, or call us at (406)646-6733. You can also support the show on Patreon. LampostListener.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Yo…
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"I Lost My Soul in a Game, But I Still Got What I Wanted" by LastUsernameSucked | CLANCYPASTA
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Here is how you play the game... CREEPYPASTA ► "I lost my soul in a game, but I still got what I Wanted" written by LastUsernameSucked02, narrated by ClancyPasta ► https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1dvxep7/i_lost_my_soul_in_a_game_but_i_still_got_what_i/ The Author's Links: ► https://archiveofourown.org/users/LastUsernameSucked Here are way…
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As the crew beds down for the night, they start to get a look at just how crazy things are on this island. Will they be able to trust one another? Should they? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 437: An epic birthday bookstore roadtrip
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Welcome back to our July series brought to you by the What Should I Read Next? time machine. This month, we're going back in our archives to share episodes with four of our team members. When these episodes were originally recorded, no one involved had any idea that these readers would be on our team eventually, so it's especially fun to re-listen …
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1157: from “Requiem 1935-1940” by Anna Akhmatova, translated by Stanley Kunitz and Max Hayward
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Today’s poem is from “Requiem 1935-1940” by Anna Akhmatova, translated by Stanley Kunitz and Max Hayward. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “What is the role of poetry during war? Does it have a function? Then and now, poets and readers of poetry see language as the terrain where we find ourselves heard and af…
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Ep. 946, Paul's Case, by Willa Cather VINTAGE
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Why does Paul feel like he just doesn’t fit in with this world? What will “not fitting in” do to him? Willa Cather, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more p…
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0381 » Lord of the Rings » Tolkien's Foreword(s) » What LOTR Is About, According To Tolkien
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Hey there, fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, episode 381! In this bonus episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll be considering this highly important and controversial question: WHAT DID TOLKIEN SAY LORD OF THE RINGS WAS ABOUT? We’ll do so by exploring Tolkien’s Foreword to the Lord of the Rings. Or should I say…Fore-WORDS! Indeed, the first …
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Will Success Fix Me? (Cutting Room Floor #211)
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Bestseller. Top of the Box Office. Hit TV show. Oscar. Millions...success will fix everything, right? I mean, it's literally what we're chasing so hard, the tippy top of our dreams, how could it possibly NOT fix us, right? RIGHT? Hmmm. So, what if it doesn't? What if success were only to make our personal issues WORSE? Oh, god. Perhaps the work on …
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Today’s poem is In Love by Chloe Martinez. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “The first time I was in love, I started missing baseball practice. Instead, I went to the library. Cherie spent afternoons doing her homework there. I could barely think about anything but her. What an immense feeling, to live with a…
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Buckaroo Banter: Chuck Tingle Talks BURY YOUR GAYS
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Joe is joined by the mysterious, masked Chuck Tingle to talk about his new, traditionally published book BURY YOUR GAYS (out July 9 from Tor Nightfire). Chuck and Joe talk about absurdist art balanced with sincerity, the impact and meaning of AI on art, how Chuck's faceless persona effects his work, and Chuck's thoughts around separating the art fr…
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2007 Variant Cover B: Charlotte Edition
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What did Zack and Charlotte talk about on this very special variant cover? Listen to find out! Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2007 pt. 6 Astonishing X-Men / Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men / Wolverine#19 to #24 / 1/ #56 End of Whedon / Cassaday, and an issue of Wolverine I don’t remember! X-Men: Messiah CompleXMessiah CompleX reading orderSee the RO Pla…
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619 Fred Waitzkin on Kerouac, Hemingway, and His New Novel | My Last Book with Michael Blanding
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Novelist Fred Waitzkin (Searching for Bobby Fischer) stops by to discuss Jack Kerouac, Ernest Hemingway, and his new novel Anything Is Good, which tells the story of a childhood friend who was a genius - and who ended up living among the unhoused for years. PLUS Michael Blanding (In Shakespeare's Shadow: A Rogue Scholar's Quest to Reveal the True S…
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Decca Aitkenhead on the life changing power of love
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This conversation is astonishing. Prepare to be completely engrossed and moved beyond belief by the phenomenal Decca Aitkenhead. The Chief Interviewer at the Sunday Times, Decca talks so beautifully with a warmth and lightness that contrasts with what she has lived through. The love story between her and her late husband Tony is like nothing else y…
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