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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It's like a book club, but we actually read the book. Join hosts Becca and Corinne as they recreate their days working and hanging out at their local independent book store.
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Prolific readers Alice Slater and Bethany Rutter take a literary theme, from ghost stories to crime to fat women, and chat about it for the next 40 minutes. Follow us on Twitter @WhatPagePod (https://twitter.com/WhatPagePod)
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A podcast where comedians tell you about books so you never have to read! (Now including fiction!) Kellen does standup; Dave writes ads; together they highlight lessons from the world’s best books--and some of the worst. New episode every Monday!
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Biblical conversations about the many beliefs in the bible. What does the bible actually say about the many topics in the book! Did we actually read certain traditions in the bible; or are some of beliefs misunderstood? This is a podcast that will simply pose questions about these very things!
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Writers talking about writing. Writers talking about publishing. Writers talking about life. Authors Terry Mixon, Paul E Cooley, and Veronica Giguerre interview, babble, and usually cover a number of disassociated topics.
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The classic novel, the playground of literary greats such as Austen, Dickens, the Brontë sisters... but have you actually READ these books? Sisters Katy and Marsha take a closer look at classical texts, expect feminist rants, funny anecdotes, coarse language and general silliness! Needless to say, this isn’t a podcast you want to reference in your coursework!
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Host Lucas Cantor discusses a new book each week with a distinguished guest.
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Author, Theologian, Exegete, and Comic Book collector, Gary DeMar does what he does best: Talk about everything and anything, relating it to how the world actually works. Welcome to the Gary DeMar Podcast!
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An actual play D&D podcast where a group of diverse comedians play as the ADHDest party in the history of fantasy. Listen as they fumble and giggle their way through grand adventures in the magical kingdom of Illandra for your entertainment and theirs. New episodes every second Tuesday.
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Two fantasy lovers quite ready for another adventure…and by adventure, we mean podcast! Join us as we–a LOTR vet and LOTR first-timer–take on the works of Tolkien! Welcome to But Are There Dragons, a podcast where two friends pick a book at least one of them has not read and work their way through it a few chapters at a time.
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Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel
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Welcome to the Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too. I'm your host, Heather Davis. I’m a seasoned book coach, developmental editor, and fellow storyteller. In my work with writers, I always see the same problems and roadblocks standing in their way and preventing them from achieving their dream of becoming a published author. So it’ ...
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What does the Bible actually say? What does it mean? It may surprise you! Join Alexander and Diogenes as they take a hilariously critical look at the book that everyone seems to know so much about. Come join the study on Atheists Read the Bible!
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A group of smart, funny friends meet together every week to talk about the book they’re reading—a book that just so happens to be incredibly buzzy and in the zeitgeist because it has an adaptation coming up on the big screen or via streaming. Because when everyone at work is talking about it, we want to be the smug ones who can say we actually read the book first. Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Jennifer Wright, Korama Danquah, Melissa Hunter, and Tien Tran. New episodes every Monday!
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Welcome to Ross Recommends. The simple aim: To help you get more out of your spare time! We've never had more options on what we can watch, read, visit, eat, drink and generally do -- but the paradox of choice is that it can be paralyzing: Sometimes it feels like we spend longer scrolling through streaming channels than actually watching them! That's where Ross Recommends comes in. Every week, radio legend and former lawyer Ross Stevenson will be joined by experts and friends to talk about w ...
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Read the book like binging a Netflix show. Discuss the story like you would review a movie. Actually get through the book.
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Friends read old fanfiction that they think might be good. Sometimes they are right. Sometimes they are not. Send us emails at RetroFanficRetrospective@gmail.com See our tweets and episode previews at https://twitter.com/RetroFanfic Visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RetroFanficRetrospective/
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Read it and Weep used to be a podcast about books. Now we talk about movies and other pop culture with a confidence level unearned by our actual knowledge.
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Welcome to the world of The Untouched Quest, two Elfquest-loving girls reading Elfquest issue by issue. The hostas Elisabeth and Siri have two different relationships with the comic series. Elisabeth is a longtime Elfquest fan and has been reading the comic for as long as she can remember. Siri is a girl who actually thought Elfquest was a videogame and became very surprised to figure out it was comic series. Follow the duo of one experienced elf and one untouched elf while they make their w ...
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Ready Player one and some stupid teenage kids talking about a book most haven't actually read in class.
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That Book is about those books you've always heard of but have no idea what their deal is. Hosted by Hannah Weaver and Michael Goldsmith, readers with high expectations and low standards.
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Robin Hood is one of the most ubiquitous figures in the English-speaking world. He’s been the star of countless films, television shows, books, games, and branded merchandise from baking supplies to investment apps. Whether he’s wearing a dark shrouding hood or a jaunty pointed cap, there’s a distinct image that comes to mind when you hear the name. Our mission is to dissect that image. Through interviews with academics and experts we’ll be taking a focused look on what one would actually ex ...
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Life, Actually is a lifestyle podcast created in 2022 by Belfast-born Londoner & manifestation junkie Rebekah Kane. Weekly episodes discuss manifesting, adulting, relationships, friendships, health & wellness, money & finances, self-help & personal development trends, and all the other things we’ve got to overcome in our twenties. Each week we highlight a new topic of figuring-it-out, usually with a focus on get-out-of-your-own-way and a sprinkle of Irish humor. If you are bored of your dail ...
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Please, join Wiggly and his book as we uncover what is contained within the Trap Door Mansion library of Discovery (and he's drunk, can't see, has an astigmatism, legally blind in his left eye, dyslexic, has double triple vision, the onset of degenerative eye disease, dry eye, his glasses are dirty, it's dark, and he can't read). Wiggly's Book Club is a fortnightly read recorded live from Sloppy Joe's Bar in Easton, Pennsylvania. Check show times for schedules. You will actually believe a ma ...
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There are many books that people say are good, or even great, but how to know which ones you should read? Christian and Jonas will help you decide, as they discuss great literature, and decide whether it is actually any good.
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A podcast about one teen, Ginny, teaching her cousin Kaylie about the Wings of Fire book series. Ginny will read the books to Kaylie and explore the lore and dragons of the WOF series. Episodes post every Wednesday. Hello and welcome to Wings of Fire: The Lost Book Series! (Extra note: Throughout this podcast, Ginny will read excerpts from the actual books. She does not explicitly state that, but we just wanted to let you listeners know that we are crediting the original book.)
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Join Natasha and Owen as they journey through this strange world and discover how thin the barriers between it and ours actually are. Natasha has read the whole series, and Owen hasn't read any!
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Part book club, part podcast, Fiction Between Friends is a celebration of how a really good book can come into your life and change it. No scathing reviews or negative commentary, just great books and engaging conversations. Hosted by four childhood friends from the suburbs of Massachusetts, each episode covers either four books they’ve loved from the past, or a new release that just hit the bookshelves. It is an idyllic place for bibliophiles to rekindle their love for an old favorite or fi ...
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A couple of years ago, when I went searching for specific tips, tools and tricks to help me level up my marriage. I read books, I searched the internet, I watch YouTube...But the information I found was...shall I say...lacking! The information also was not particularly relevant to the unique challenges of today’s modern marriages with both people juggling the pressures of working outside the home, living up to societal pressures of those ”perfect” homes, bodies, and all other kinds of expect ...
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Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts & entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
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Join me in an unusual but deeply fulfilling journey as I work my way through the Tao te Ching, that ancient Chinese book of wisdom and spirituality that didn't draw me away from a Christ-centered faith, but actually helped me hold onto it.
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A podcast in which five idiots get together to discuss the finest works of classic literature. Listen to them struggle with subtexts, historical contexts, symbolism and the minor fact that none of them have actually read the book.
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::From Mythology to Cosmology and Spirituality:: The best way of encapsulating the central motif, the particular constellation of ideas that motivated the production of this company and the philosophy underlying this project is the following quotation from one of our great teachers Dr. Martin Lings, otherwise known as Shaykh Abū Bakr Sirāj al-Dīn, who died in 2005 at the age of 96 ; “Our aim is to express some of the universal truths which lie at the heart of all religions” quoted from the p ...
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Hey, fellow Book Sleuths! Welcome to The BS, a comedy book podcast, where we talk all things books. Spilling tea weekly, you can expect chaotic, funny, spunky, spicy, pop-culture, bookish content. Get ready to consume full book recaps, guest interviews, deep dives into fun literary topics, along with casual book chit-chat (likely with a lot of BS in between). So grab your books and come hang out with us weekly at The BS Podcast. Episodes air every Tuesday, and the Wednesday every month! Catc ...
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They say that success is 80% Mindset and 20% Strategy, but as busy mums-in-business - juggling ambition with motherhood - sometimes trying to figure out your strategy is the only thing you have time for! So, how do you change that? How can you use the power of mindset to scale your businesses, nail your strategy, earn more from actually working less and get your time back? Time to read that book, get to the spa or simply enjoy watching your kids grow up! You know, the way you thought it woul ...
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As a reader, I sometimes find little time to do actual reading. That's why I love audiobooks. I can listen to them on my commute, on a walk or anywhere in between. Each week on The Library, I read the first chapter of a different book. Think of it as a preview into a book you may enjoy. Join us (me...) in The Library!
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On the Gr8 Expectations podcast, you'll hear from actual 8th grade students as they discuss their independent reading, philosophical topics, current events, or other fun things that interest them.
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Welcome to ELEVATE 360 Podcast with Brandy Noel Reed, a resource hub for business owners and executives in pursuit of growth through data-driven solutions and the discovery of core elements for their exploration. Are you thriving in your professional life, yet still feel stuck? You have accomplished a lot on paper, but something is missing. Struggling with a disconnect between titles, accolades, financial success, and personal satisfaction. You've read countless books, attended numerous conf ...
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Ever wanted to join a book club without actually having to read something? Try a movie club instead! Join co-hosts Allison Thompson and Jaclyn Shin in discussing a different film every week, along with conversations about pop culture and many other topics along the way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehighlightreel/support
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This is a ridiculous podcast where a clinically diagnosed psychopath gives self help advice to the degenerates that are willing to listen to him. He read a bunch of self help books in prison, making him an expert on this stuff. Truly the world has come to an end.
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Kindles are portable electronic devices, working on wireless connections. These are actually ideal for those who just love to read books and magazines. They give provisions allowing to purchase and download e-books, newspapers, and magazines. Even accessing the audiobooks is also just one click away. But sometimes, you may face some difficulties while handling the Kindle. These issues may range from battery running low to a freezing display or some connectivity issue. For troubleshooting the ...
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Darts & Letters is about ‘arts and letters,’ but for the kind of people who might hack a dart. We cover public intellectualism and the politics of academia from a left perspective. Each week, we interview thinkers about key debates that are relevant to the left. We discuss politics, culture, and intellectual history.
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The Competitive Advantage community is a like-minded group of creators and entrepreneurs deeply committed to extreme personal, professional, and financial growth. The podcast, hosted by Matt Karamazov, features successful online business owners and entrepreneurs, some of whom are brilliant authors and successful CEOs earning millions of dollars a year. On the show, they all share their best advice on how to capitalize on the internet gold rush and succeed in the "attention economy." Weekly s ...
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Have you ever read a book, understood the basic principles but then put it on the shelf without actually applying the knowledge you acquired? In this first season, we’re going to be taking a deep dive into Napoleon Hill’s classic, "Think and Grow Rich." My entire goal for this first season is to really help you deeply integrate these 13 principles into your own life.
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The podcast that tells the true story behind the world's most iconic books. How did they think of this stuff?? why is their book so popular?? should you bother reading it?
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The Slate Daily feed includes new episodes from more than 30 shows in the Slate Podcast Network. You'll get thought provoking analysis, storytelling, and commentary on everything from news and politics to arts, culture, technology, and entertainment. Discover new shows you never knew you were missing.
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What is a good life? The answer is as old as the world itself. We were made to love God and our neighbor, to learn wisdom, and to be good stewards of our gifts. Here we’ll talk with everyday people who have thought and written about these topics.
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For approximately 2.5 billion people, the Bible is considered to be a product of divine inspiration and a record of the relationship between God and humans. This collection of sacred texts or scriptures are held as the inspired and inerrant word of God by Christians, Jews, Samaritans, Rastafarians, and several others. It is the source of their religious beliefs. The Bible is widely considered to be the most influential and best-selling book of all time, and is has certainly had a tremendous ...
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#257 - We're Actually Reading The Books We're Buying, Who Would Have Thought It!
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We bought a bunch... but we've also read a bunch!! Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Ariel's T-shirt: https://store.dftba.com/collections/bissett-books/products/im-thinking-about-books-t-shirt Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunbound Follow us on instagram: https:/…
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What Next TBD: Back To School… Without Phones
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Since the pandemic, schools have been reporting that their students are more anxious and having trouble learning. How much does simply removing cell phones from the classroom address these problems? Guests: Laura Meckler, national education writer for the Washington Post Russell Shaw, head of Georgetown Day School and author of “Why We’re Banning P…
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A Word: Prayer, Politics, and Power Shifts
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Election season brings politicians of all parties to the doors of Black churches, looking for photo ops, votes, and support from powerful pastors. But the traditional Black church is—like many American faith communities—shrinking. And a growing number of middle-class African Americans are worshiping in more diverse congregations. On today’s episode…
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Dear Prudence | I Found My Happily Married Mom’s Profile on a BDSM Dating Site. Help!
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In this episode, Nadira Goffe (Slate culture writer) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about what to do when your girlfriend refuses to return library books in the name of self-love, whether it’s worth admitting to your partner that you sometimes break your not-so-strict vegan diet for convenience sake, if you need …
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Hit Parade: Building a Herstory Edition Part 2
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For decades—literally since Woodstock—female musicians had battled music-industry perceptions that amassing too many of them, on the radio or on the road, was bad for business. And yet, by the ’90s, women were vital to the rise of alt-rock and hip-hop on the charts: from Suzanne Vega to Queen Latifah, Tracy Chapman to Sheryl Crow, Natalie Merchant …
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BRUCE MCAVANEY... The GOAT of Australian Sporting Commentary
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Ross Stevenson and Bruce chat all things Olympics, commentating, sport and more. It'd delicious! GUESTS: Bruce McAvaney, Australian Sports Commentating Legend What are you recommending? EMAIL: rossrecommends@nine.com.au Follow Ross: X - x.com/RossAndRussel FACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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122: The Lads Talk Forthcoming Film Adaptations
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Following the escandalo that has dogged the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us, Alice and Bethany discuss a few forthcoming adaptations of books, plus one that's taking up a lot of Alice's brain space, released on the same day as this episode...By What Page Are You On?
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Political Gabfest: Will Harris and Trump Actually Debate?
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This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump debate and other campaign goings-on; the January 6th and classified documents cases brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith; and the national housing shortage with Conor Dougherty of The New York Times. Here are this week’s chatters: Emily: Wayne Homes: T…
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Care & Feeding: Gus Walz Loves His Dad. Here’s Why It Matters
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On this episode: Elizabeth, Lucy, and guest host Maribel Quezada-Smith circle up to talk about the viral moment surrounding Gus Walz’s appearance at the DNC last week — and what it meant to us, and our community, as parents of neurodivergent kids, and especially of boys. We’ll also tackle a round of Triumphs & Fails — including a story about a very…
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The Paralympic Games start in Paris, and Netflix's Worst Ex Ever
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Paralympic athlete John Loeppky will join Elamin to talk about the opening ceremonies of the Paralympic Games in Paris 2024 and his one big hope for the games: That the athletes who are competing don’t get described as inspiring. Plus, Niko Stratis and Alison Herman discuss Netflix’s new true crime docu-series Worst Ex Ever.…
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Say what you will about Donald Trump, the man can work a crowd. His running mate on the other hand… Guest: Sam Adams, Slate writer and senior editor for Slate’s Culture department. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Ap…
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Gary discusses pro-abortion nonsense being spoken by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear against Vice-Presidential candidate JD Vance. The level of irrationality being promoted by the party of death is stunning, yet media personalities and talking heads continue to swallow and repeat the insanity. Donate to the AV $10K matching grant here: https://subsp…
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Culture Gabfest: Vince Vaughn is Back in Bad Monkey
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On this week’s show, the hosts begin by reviewing Bad Monkey, a breezy new crime drama on Apple TV+ starring Vince Vaughn as a former police officer turned health inspector. It’s everything a summer show should be: laid-back, easy on the eyes, and set in warm, sunny Florida. Then, speaking of returns, the panel turns back the clock and tackles Homi…
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In the late 1970s, a new and unusual concept for a restaurant chain emerged in California—video games plus bad pizza plus animatronic characters. The result was Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Time Theatre, an immensely popular chain with a pizza rat for a mascot. But the strangeness only starts there. Decoder Ring dives into the formation of Chuck E. Chee…
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Outward: Dating Friends and Understanding Desire with Myisha Battle
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This week, Jules and Bryan are joined by dating coach and host of the KCRW podcast How’s Your Sex Life, Myisha Battle. Myisha covers dating friends, understanding your own desire, and making connections in the real world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Slate Podcasts
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What Next: Venezuela’s Opposition Brought Receipts
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Why has this Venezuelan presidential election led to so much violence and controversy? Guest: Ana Vanessa Herrero, Washington Post correspondent based in Venezuela, reporting on South America. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe…
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ICYMI: The Internet History of Kamala Harris
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Candice Lim is joined by Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe and former host of Vox’s The Weeds Jonquilyn Hill. Vice President Kamala Harris has been a public servant for more than 20 years, but her internet history is just as storied and rife with awkward singing, baffling laughter, and accidental viral hits. From coconut trees to Venn diagrams, ICY…
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What we can learn from the end of Bennifer 2.0, and the surprising history of Krautrock
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Culture critics Bee Quammie and Julianne Escobedo Shepherd track the rise and fall of Bennifer 2.0, and what our cultural fascination with their relationship tells us about our hopes for love. Plus, music journalist Christoph Dallach discusses his new book Neu Klang, which documents the surprising political history and cultural influence that arose…
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Navigating the Negative World with Aaron Renn
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Today I get to speak with Aaron Renn, an author and social commentator. He recently wrote a book called, Life in the Negative World about how life has changed for Christians in the last fifty years and what Christians must do in the twenty-first century to thrive. Aaron has an excellent Substack and podcast website. He has also edited the Puritan J…
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Episode 8: The One with the Scouring of the Shire & the Last Farewell!
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Join Kritter and Jessica one last time (for now) as they finish their read of Return of the King, with a discussion about Book 6, chapters 8 & 9. The mountains are misty and so are our hosts' eyes. There's a villain in the Shire, and Jessica is surprised (even though she probably shouldn't be)! Our Hobbit adventurers soon put things right with all …
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The opportunity to go shopping and the question this week is can the party acomplish such a seemingly simple task this time? But no matter what happens remember to get a receipt for tax purposes. Dungeon Master: Nile Séguin Party Members: Kyah Green, Hisham Kelati, Leonard Chan, and Rebecca Reeds Music Featured: "The Great Unknown" by Artist - Audi…
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Hear Me Out: There’s No Lesser-Evil Candidate
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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: PSL (not the drink). Claudia de la Cruz cannot, mathematically, win the presidency. But she’s running anyway… because the two-party system doesn’t lend itself to real representation or the public interest. Claudia joins us to make the case for voting socialist, because the parties with all the power aren’t as diff…
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Since becoming the nominee, Kamala Harris has renounced some of her more progressive policy goals from her 2020 campaign, tacking closer to the Biden administration line and political center. So far, though, it hasn’t cost her progressive support. Guest: Pramila Jayapal, U.S. representative for the 7th congressional district of Washington. Want mor…
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Death, Sex & Money: Two Friends, at 35 and 95, Confront Loss and Find Hope
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Climate activists Jess Serrante and Joanna Macy are 60 years apart. They’re also close friends who’ve been sharing stories and commiserating about the state of the world for the past 10 years. When Jess experienced a crisis and started questioning whether her activism was really effective, Joanna provided a framework that changed everything. In thi…
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Several months ago, Sarah told her best friend John she’s in love with him—but he doesn’t love her back. Now Sarah can’t get John out of her head, especially because they still talk all the time. How can Sarah move on from John? On this episode of How To!, we bring on Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist and the author of Anatomy of Love, to h…
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Don't look back in anger: the Oasis reunion is happening. How we got here.
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Almost 15 years to the day since Oasis broke up, Noel and Liam Gallagher have announced a reunion. Culture critics Rich Pelley, Maura Johnston, and Oasis cover band member Alex Spears join Elamin to talk about whether the brothers can put their differences aside and pull off a reunion that most fans believe could never happen.…
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Hang Up: Football’s Private Equity Hail Mary
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Slate contributing writer and co-host of the podcast Split Zone Duo, Alex Kirshner hosts this week’s Hang Up and Listen. Alex is joined by The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh and founder of the Power Plays newsletter, Lindsay Gibbs for a discussion of private equity in the NFL and college football. Later, they break down the National Women’s Soccer League a…
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What's better than uncovering the mysteries of history? MAKING UP history so that it fits into a clue-based adventure! -Listen to the audio album of Kellen's new 30-minute comedy special "Negative Comments"! Available by joining The Book Pile's Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPile OR WATCH his new special here for free with promo code KE…
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Why don't men read fiction, and are the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial plays actually good?
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It's not just a stereotype, there's hard data out there that shows men don't read a lot of fiction. Elamin chats with Nathan Maharaj, director of content marketing at Rakuten Kobo and Pavan Sodhan, who reviews every non-fiction book he reads, about why men aren’t picking up novels. Plus, New York Times theatre critic Houman Barekat talks about two …
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Gary responds to a few recent news topics, especially people saying Christians shouldn't be involved in the Olympics because it was started by pagans. As expected, Gary has a few things to say about the topic, as well as a few movie recommendations. Donate to the $10K matching grant here: https://subsplash.com/u/americanvision/give…
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What Next: The Georgia Election Laboratory
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Do Georgia’s new “electoral integrity” laws create more faith in the voting process—or just make it more restrictive? Guest: Sam Gringlas, politics reporter at WABE in Atlanta. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple …
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Care & Feeding: We Need to Stop Losing Library Books
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On this episode: Elizabeth, Lucy and Zak offer tips for a kid who’s really, really good at losing library books and incurring the dreaded fees. How can parents help keep track of library books… and, more broadly, do communal school supplies mean we don’t have to worry about labeling anymore? We also check in on what’s happening in the hosts’ lives …
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After a shared nightmare between Skywise and Timmain, Skywise shares his doubts about the new holt and the newcomer with Ember. He means Teir is like Winnowill and wants to get rid of him, but Ember disagrees. Ember struggles with what to do and needs some alone time to think, so Pike decides to share some of his special thinking dreamberries. The …
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Working: How a Big Band Leader and Composer Wrangles All the Moving Parts
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This week, host Isaac Butler talks to composer and bandleader Darcy James Argue, who fronts the 18-piece big band jazz group Secret Society. In the interview, Darcy talks about the thought processes that go into his compositions, like how his interest in mathematician Alan Turning inspired a track on the group’s most recent album Dynamic Maximum Te…
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What Next TBD: Who’s Going to Regulate AI?
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Why are national politicians like Nancy Pelosi lining up alongside artificial intelligence companies to oppose safety regulations on this new industry proposed in California’s state legislature? Guest: Rachael Myrow, senior editor on KQED’s Silicon Valley news desk. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the…
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When Elohim is telling us to change our hearts so that we can get forgiveness from Him; we need to stop telling the people that everything is alright, we need to turn from our wicked ways and seek the law!By Richard
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Amicus: The Forgotten Jan 6th Case Against Trump
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Former President Donald J Trump keeps figuring out ways to escape criminal liability. The Supreme Court has thrown a wrench into the insurrection case and delayed sentencing in the campaign finance hush money case, while a Florida judge helped him slip out from under charges of recklessly mishandling classified documents… at least, for now. But Tru…
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Slate Money: Disney’s Wrongful Death Nightmare
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This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss Disney’s disastrous attempt to block a man from seeking justice for his deceased wife and the impact of the forced arbitration clauses most of us sign. Also: The political fallout of Kamala Harris’ vague remarks on price control and the White House’s “vibe-rarian,” and what the rise …
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Candice Lim is joined by internet culture reporter and Embedded writer Kate Lindsay to explain Hannah Neeleman, better known as Ballerina Farm — the Mormon, Julliard-trained dancer who married a JetBlue nepo baby and became one of this year’s most intriguing, yet controversial influencers. They’ll check in on the state of tradwives, trace how Neele…
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Paul is finishing up Extinction and asks the question--what subplots do I actually need? The DRS Crew Discuss Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A…
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On this second episode of Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope, Gary deals with comments on Facebook about the man of lawlessness (or sin) from 2 Thessalonians 2. Read more about this in his book Last Days Madness available here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/last-days-madness
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Dear Prudence | I’m Dating My Former Professor and It’s Affecting My Relationship With My Sisters. Help!
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In this episode, Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and Choice Words with Samantha Bee) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about what to do when your relationship with an older man is compromising your living situation, how to respond when your children’s disagreements are threatening your relationship with…
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A Word: Masters of the House…and the Senate
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Many congressional staffers and workers on Capitol Hill have argued that, regardless of the party in power, the institution hasn’t evolved much on diversity in the workplace. And that means African Americans are frequently underrepresented in high level jobs, and can often be targets of racism and abuse during their work. On today’s episode of A Wo…
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What Next TBD: Crypto Courts the 2024 Vote
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The last crypto boom left the industry cash-rich and reputation-poor, so they’re doing what any beleaguered industry does—donating to politicians. Guest: Zeke Faux, investigative reporter for Bloomberg and author of Number Go Up. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your …
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The Crow reboot, and what Lil Jon, Jason Isbell and the DNC performances mean for the election
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Culture writers Liisa Ladouceur, Kristy Puchko and Jackson Weaver join the Group Chat to discuss the reboot of the cult-classic gothic thriller ‘The Crow’ and the lingering legacy of the original 1994 version; how music became a big part of the messaging at this week’s Democratic National Convention; and whether Sabrina Carpenter’s new album can ke…
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Political Gabfest: The Democrats ‘Do Something’ Convention
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This week, John Dickerson returns and joins Emily Bazelon and David Plotz to discuss the Democratic National Convention; presidential polls; and overtourism. Here are this week’s chatters: John: @jdickerson on Threads: Background Sounds on iPhone Emily: Tablets Shattered by Joshua Leifer; Gabfest Reads: Where Does the American Jewish Experience Go …
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Care & Feeding: Parenting Fearlessly, Onstage and Off
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On this episode: Lucy sits down with actress and author Mandy Gonzalez for a wide-ranging conversation about parenting, building a creative mom group, and enduring cancer treatment with your head held high. Mandy also answers questions from our own budding Broadway stars. Then: Lucy, Zak, and Elizabeth debrief with a round of parenting Triumphs & F…
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How racism shows up on book covers and what this says about the publishing industry
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Writers Tajja Isen and Jael Richardson join guest host Ali Hassan to talk about how book cover designs can be fraught for racialized authors. Plus, the huge success of 'Tiger King' put the director of the series, Eric Goode, in the spotlight as an animal rights activist. So in order to get the access he wanted with his interview subjects for his ne…
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6 Key Steps to Finding Perfect-Fit Comp Titles for Your Novel (While You’re Still Writing) | Episode 26
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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Click HERE to find Comp Titles Crash Course! $97 for limited time! Comp titles--they might be one of the most dreaded topics in the writing world. After all, most of us are writing novels that feel unique, so trying to find a novel “like” ours is a …
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What Next: The DNC Is A Party. How Long Will It Last?
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They swapped candidates, are on the offensive, and almost all in accord. The Democrats are suddenly feeling good. Guest: Jim Newell, senior politics writer at Slate. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by…
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