Best Eric Freedman Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 31: Being Open to Collaboration 28:48

3d ago28:48

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We’re speaking with Professor Anna Peterson (Religion, University of Florida). She received her PhD from the University of Chicago Divinity School and her AB from the University of California at Berkeley. Her research focuses on religion and social change, especially in Latin America; environmental and social ethics; and animal studies. Professor P…

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Episode 30: What is the magic that happens when you work with a Developmental Editor? 35:22

2d ago35:22

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We speak with Megan Pugh about her work as a developmental editor: how she helps academics improve their books and find their voice. Making writing less lonely is a big part of her job as a DE, as is expressing her belief in the power of good writing. Megan also offers advice for those thinking about taking on the work of a DE, and what makes this …

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Episode 29: Are “writing spurts” a thing? 39:54

30d ago39:54

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We speak with Princeton Professor Laura Arnold Leibman about how a scholar’s approach to writing might change over time, with different stages of an academic career, and what might be happening when it looks like a scholar is having a “writing spurt.” Leibman shares with us the shifts over time, in her thinking about writing; sharing writing; and p…

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Episode 28: An Editor's Perspective: Sandra Korn 40:02

2M ago40:02

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In our conversation with Wayne State University Press editor Sandra Korn we address a number of interesting questions on the minds of our listeners: 1) What does it mean when an editor replies to your submissions with, "This isn't a good fit for us"? 2) What's the best way to approach an editor? In the book exhibit hall, during a conference? Throug…

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Episode 27: Turning points in our academic writing 43:47

2M ago43:47

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We speak with Elesha Coffman, Associate Professor of History at Baylor University about writing a book that takes its shape from turning points in history. Coffman is the author of Turning Points in American Church History: How Pivotal Events Shaped a Nation and a Faith. Baker Academic, 2024; Margaret Mead: A Twentieth-Century Faith. Spiritual Live…

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Episode 26: “Modern Love” in the Academic Life 34:12

3M ago34:12

34:12

We speak with Associate Professor of English Jennifer Glaser (University of Cincinnati) about her writing life. When she was in graduate school, Glaser wrote an essay that was published in the NYT’s “Modern Love” section, and which affected her understanding of the kinds of writing she wanted to do as both a scholar and a writer. We talk about bein…

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207. Morgan Mizell 36:06

2M ago36:06

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THIS WEEK: Eric and Willie are joined by good friend and podcast host Morgan Mizell (The Big Humble Podcast and The Definitive Rankings of Everything) and they talk about their trip to Buffalo Wild Wings for ALL YOU CAN EAT wings, Willie's trip to Stockton CA, Dead and Company at The Las Vegas Sphere, Double Down bar in Vegas, Steven A Smith, Gambl…

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Episode 25: The Book Seminar with Sam Freedman 57:18

3M ago57:18

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Today, we’re speaking with the award-winning author, columnist, and professor Sam Freedman, of Columbia Journalism School, and the author, most recently, of Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights (winner of the 2024 Hillman Prize for Book Journalism), about his class at Columbia School of Journalism, The Book…

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JOQ S3 E22: Nick chats to podcast host Morgan Motsinger about the importance of being present. 10:18

3M ago10:18

10:18

Do you practice being present? Nick and Morgan discuss where we fall down and how we can re-centre ourselves to live in the moment. Morgan Motsinger is an entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host, and mother. Learn More: https://www.morganmotsinger.com/By Public Words

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206. RIP Boeing Whistleblowers 25:17

3M ago25:17

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THIS WEEK: Playing sports as a kid, Willie hurt his leg, Fights in Baseball, Going to Ireland, Guinness, The 50's, Slap wars, Boeing Whistleblowers, Person with the most toys wins, and more! A podcast from two comedians who only read headlines. Every week stand up comedians Willie Simon and Eric Freedman tackle some of the worlds most pressing issu…

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Episode 24: The Joy of Editing 37:40

4M ago37:40

37:40

We’re speaking with the editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Andrea Jain, who is professor of religious studies at Indiana University, Indianapolis, and the author of Peace Love Yoga: The Politics of Global Spirituality (2020) and Selling Yoga: From Counterculture to Pop Culture. 2014. Jain tells us about her own path to her e…

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Episode 23: From writing about a Chicago heat wave to writing about 2020: A conversation with NYU Sociologist and New Yorker writer Eric Klinenberg 40:50

4M ago40:50

40:50

Today we talk to NYU Professor Eric Klinenberg about how his academic career led to other kinds of writing—and what he's learned from writing a book about a time that many people would rather forget. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast Contacts us with questio…

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205. Torio Van Grol 44:14

4M ago44:14

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THIS WEEK: Eric and Willie are joined by comedian and podcaster Torio Van Grol (Don't Tell Comedy, Hesby Street Podcast, Joke Off) and they talk about when someone else loses a loved one, The Van Grol's live forever, Getting your wisdom teeth removed, Ball doctor vs Brain doctor, Seattle comedy underground, Willie saw someone do crack for the first…

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JOQ S3 E21: Nick talks to tech pioneer Scott Klososky who helps to reframe our thinking about AI 6:38

4M ago6:38

6:38

Scott Klososky is a tech pioneer, having participated in several start ups including Alkami Technology, which went public in 2021. He has traveled the globe advising organizations such as IBM, General Motors, Georgia Pacific and Roche. He’s an author of 4 books and a regular speaker on the future of tech. Learn More: https://fpov.com/scott-klososky…

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204. Drugs For Therapy Vs Drugs For Fun 30:12

4M ago30:12

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THIS WEEK: Netflix Is A Joke Fest, The world's chillest Schizophrenic, Ketamine Therapy, Being a drug lab rat, When Willie did DMT, The new DARE program, and more! A podcast from two comedians who only read headlines. Every week stand up comedians Willie Simon and Eric Freedman tackle some of the worlds most pressing issues with no chance of ever s…

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JOQ S3 E20: Nick talks to social entrepreneur Alice Chun about her world changing solar light 18:08

4M ago18:08

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What an inspiring story! One of my favourite JOQ's! Alice Chun, is CEO of Solight Design, inventor, social entrepreneur, and a speaker. Learn More: https://solight-design.com/pages/our-storyBy Public Words

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Episode 22: Maurice Samuels on the Challenges of writing Biography 38:21

4M ago38:21

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We speak with Yale Professor Maurice Samuels about writing biography, and the importance of finding stories we feel compelled to tell. Samuels talks about finding the right writing voice; when to share writing with colleagues and friends; potential benefits and consequences of publishing with a trade press; creating a table of contents that helps r…

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JOQ S3 E19: Nick discusses how to avoid a PR disaster with bestselling author Eric Yaverbaum 7:20

5M ago7:20

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Eric Yaverbaum is the bestselling author of 7 seven books and Chairman of New York City-based Ericho Communications. Learn More: https://www.ericyaverbaum.com/By Public Words

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JOQ S3 E18: Nick talks to CEO of Your Marketing Bo McDonald about the impact of tech in marketing. 10:43

5M ago10:43

10:43

Bo McDonald is President of Your Marketing Company and exists to change passionate people by providing opportunities to use their gifts. Learn More: https://yourmarketing.co/By Public Words

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Episode 21: What’s the deal with academics writing for "The Conversation"? 25:39

5M ago25:39

25:39

If you’re like us, you’ve probably noticed that many academics write for The Conversation media outlet. The site does not pay writers, so why is it such a popular site for academics to publish their research? To find out what The Conversation offers, we’re speaking Beth Daley, the site’s Executive Editor. Daley explains that since 4-5 million reade…

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JOQ S3 E17: Nick talks to brand strategist Kristen Hartnagel about how to build your speaker brand 6:39

5M ago6:39

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Kristen Hartnagel is a professional speaker, a brand strategist with Brand Builders Group, and a personal coach. How does a speaker build a brand? Kristen has generously offered a free strategy session with speakers to see how it might impact their business. Got to: https://www.freebrandcall.com/kh to sign up.…

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203. Matt Lockwood 32:57

4M ago32:57

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THIS WEEK: Eric and Willie are joined by comedian and podcaster Matt Lockwood (Comedy Store, Big Humble Podcast) and they talk about a lot of stuff I'm not sure how to write in the description without getting flagged but here we go. Diversity hires, Adult Theaters, Things you can't do in public, Brian Cohee, The Wall Game show, Visiting an adult st…

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202. Willie's New Haircut 37:07

5M ago37:07

37:07

THIS WEEK: Willie's new haircut, barbers and barbershops, Getting your cervix tattooed, Not knowing where ribs start, lying to your doctor, Eric is finally getting his windshield fixed, My Dachshund is smarter than your honor student, Bad public schools making you do word searches, The upcoming Eclipse Party in Texas, Bad investment tips, and more!…

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Episode 20: Would Nahmanides have had a beard? Creating a graphic history with historian Nina Caputo and illustrator Liz Clarke 34:56

5M ago34:56

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In this episode we speak with historian Nina Caputo and illustrator Liz Clarke about their book, Debating Truth: The Barcelona Disputation of 1263, A Graphic History, published in the Oxford University Press Graphic History Series. We talk about the particular kind of research and writing required for a graphic history; how collaboration between ac…

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201. Mike Glazer 38:26

5M ago38:26

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THIS WEEK: Eric and Willie are joined by comedian and cannabis enthusiast Mike Glazer (Glazed, HBO, Team USA Gold Medal, Comedy Central) and they talk about Wikipedia rabbit holes, The big omission from the Iron Claw movie, historical figures as wrestlers, Not knowing things is fun, The Twinkies defense and How to be a good lawyer, political comedi…

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JOQ S3 E16: Nick talks to business coach and keynote speaker John Israel aka 'Mr Thank You' 13:16

6M ago13:16

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John Israel is affectionately known as 'Mr. Thank You' by thousands of people around the world, because of a gratitude project he started in 2016 that caught fire globally. He's also a coach and a keynote speaker. Learn More: https://mrthankyou.com/By Public Words

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Episode 19: The pitch is the start of a relationship 56:53

6M ago56:53

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We're talking with LIz Bucar, professor of religion at Northeastern University, and a prizewinning author about the program she directs Sacred Writes: Public Scholarship on Religion. We talk about the essential ingredients of a good pitch (including the ALL-CAP subject line) to a magazine/newspaper editor; how to communicate timeliness; and how to …

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200. How Did We Get Here 34:25

6M ago34:25

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THIS WEEK: Episode 200, Retiring in Thailand, Eric wanted to be a Ninja Turtle, Willie wanted to be a professional football player, Architects, Declassified documents, Redacted Mad Libs, Conspiracy Theory Game Shows, We need more walls, Epstein’s chef was a BBQ chef, After game snacks as a kid, Favoritism to the better kids in sports, Testing into …

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199. Movies, Mountains, & Viagra 34:27

6M ago34:27

34:27

*Reuploaded. Accidentally deleted THIS WEEK: Hostage movies, Bring back idiot movies, Viagra may help against Alzheimer's, Medically using leeches, TSA for people who know how to fly, Drinking on a flight, Bleak stand up shows during lockdown, Base camp, hiking mountains, Eric's neighbors get rescued, and more! A podcast from two comedians who only…

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Episode 18: “Why is this a must-read book?” How to show a literary agent/editor that your book is important: a conversation with literary agent and former editor, Susan Rabiner 1:00:27

6M ago1:00:27

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In this episode we speak with Thinking Like Your Editor author and agent, Susan Rabiner about how academics can best present their book project to an agent or editor. We talk about what a strong book proposal, cover letter, and sample chapters need to do. We also talk about what it means to write your academic book with strong narrative; the signif…

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JOQ S3 E15: Nick talks to Joshua Freedman a world leading expert on the value of emotions 18:06

6M ago18:06

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Joshua Freedman is a leading expert on using emotional intelligence to improve performance. He’s the co-founder and CEO of 6seconds.org, the world’s largest emotional intelligence network. He’s a bestselling author, master certified coach, instructor for Columbia University, and teaches professionals all around the world practical tools to measure …

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40 - Navigating Social Change | Tonya Allen 37:40

7M ago37:40

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In another episode of Road to Philanthropy, host Gary Cohn delves into an eye-opening conversation with Tonya Allen, the dynamic leader of the McKnight Foundation. The discussion explores how this 70-year-old family foundation is making strides in racial equity and climate action with its $3 billion endowment. The episode reveals the foundation's i…

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Episode 17: Writing while Parenting 53:50

7M ago53:50

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You don’t have to be a parent to get something out of our conversation with Professor Laura Yares about “Writing While Parenting.” In this conversation, we speak about how to get writing done while caretaking; how to best take advantage of limited time to write; writing when the family stakes are high; time-blocking; lingering Covid trauma; finding…

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198. Drew Morgan and Carmen Morales (Gravy Baby Podcast) 34:55

7M ago34:55

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THIS WEEK: Eric and Willie are joined by comedians and hosts of the Gravy Baby Podcast, Drew Morgan (Comedy Central, MTV, The View, wellRED) and Carmen Morales (HBO, Showtime, Hulu, IFC) and they talk about Pepsi Jet Guy, McDonald's coffee burn lady, Boring people ruining drugs, Dueling Podcasts, Neurodivergents, Mark our podcast producer, The canc…

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Episode 16: When you need lots of images in your book 37:39

7M ago37:39

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We’re speaking with UF English Professor Margaret Galvan about writing a book with lots of images; how to find a press that can accommodate image-rich manuscripts; what a book publicist will actually do for you; how to cultivate a relationship with your publicist and editor; how to be thoughtful about book promotion; when and why to apply for a fel…

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JOQ S3 E14: Nick chats with inspirational speaker Trish Kendall about her recent TEDx experience 6:52

7M ago6:52

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Trish Kendall inspirational speaker on the subject of enduring success. She believes that true success, enduring success, is choosing to embrace your boundless capacity to give love and to receive love. You can achieve enduring success, no matter your circumstance, experience or obstacles. Most recently, Trish gave a talk on her story at TEDxWalden…

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197. Shapel Lacey 34:54

7M ago34:54

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THIS WEEK: Eric and Willie are joined by comedian and frontman Shapel Lacey (Comedy Central, JFL, Lesser Known Characters Podcast, Mad Peaceful) and they talk about Ryan Pumper Bus Humper, The underbelly of Hollywood, Diddy, Katt Williams interview, white bullies, Doomsday Prepper Uber Driver, Stand up in small towns, We need the passion of people …

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39 - Charity Analysis 101 | Michael Thatcher 39:12

7M ago39:12

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Ever felt choice paralysis when choosing a cause to back? Michael Thatcher has as well. Thatcher is the CEO of Charity Navigator, a directory for making informed choices that back your causes ethically and in an organized manner. This thoughtful organization gets a full analysis from Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors. Together, Cohn and Thatche…

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JOQ S3 E13: Nick chats with neuroscience speaker Graham Lutz about the importance of making mistakes 8:05

8M ago8:05

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In this episode of JOQ Nick and graham have a fun but important conversation about why we need to be more willing to be wrong. Graham is a speaker, author, entrepreneur and coach. Graham's work draws from personal experiences, scientific research, and wild medical history. He helps people to expand their understanding of their own mind and challeng…

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196. Flight Logs, Grounded Flights, and Hijackers 29:26

7M ago29:26

29:26

THIS WEEK: Willie's trip home for the holidays, Representing yourself in court, Boeing 737 Max grounded, Drug gangs take over Ecuador, Heater over 1,000 degrees, Ways to lose your hearing, New Epstein list, and more! A podcast from two comedians who only read headlines. Every week stand up comedians Willie Simon and Eric Freedman tackle some of the…

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Episode 15: The Path to a Pulitzer 46:22

8M ago46:22

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Today we’re speaking with Pulitzer Prize winning scholar, Jack E. Davis, who is a UF professor of history and the Rothman Family Chair in the Humanities specializing in environmental history and sustainability studies. Jack talks with us about writing for a broader audience; what makes writing fun for him; the not-so-easy task of finding an agent; …

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JOQ S3 E12: Nick talks to psychotherapist Amy Morin about the impact of social tech on mental health 15:07

8M ago15:07

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Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, international best-selling author of six books, and host of the mentally stronger podcast. Learn more about Amy: https://amymorinlcsw.com/By Public Words

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195. Steve Furey 38:36

8M ago38:36

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THIS WEEK: Eric and Willie are joined by comedian Steve Furey (Comedy Store, E! Co-Host of Dating #NoFilter , World On Drugs Podcast) and they talk about comfort wear, Touring with Bert Kreischer, Showering at school, Public pools, Heavy Metal Cruise, Forgetting your set, Edible Mushies, Microdosing, and more! A podcast from two comedians who only …

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JOQ S3 E11: Nick speaks with researcher Stephen Turban about doing stand up comedy in Vietnamese 5:09

8M ago5:09

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Nick speaks with an old friend Stephen Turban who is running a company in Vietnam....and doing stand up comedy in Vietnamese! Stephen has lived in Vietnam for 4 years he is the co-founder online research and education company Lumiere. After graduation, Stephen worked at McKinsey & Company in Beijing and Boston. He then went on to work in the Presid…

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194. Dog President 2024 30:23

8M ago30:23

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THIS WEEK: Meat packers ruining the Amazon, Child Labor vs Prison Labor, Finland named happiest place on earth, Landlords in LA, The Economy is for Rich People, Election year, Bad Dog Mayor, Otter war crimes, and more! A podcast from two comedians who only read headlines. Every week stand up comedians Willie Simon and Eric Freedman tackle some of t…

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Episode 14: What’s so important about your book’s meta-data? Understanding publishing from the perspective of a university press 1:05:49

8M ago1:05:49

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Today we’re speaking with UF Press Editor in chief, Stephanye Hunter and UF Press Marketing Manager, Rachel Doll. Among our many topics, we discuss recent changes in the academic publishing world; important considerations in titling your book; what you can reasonably ask/expect of your editor; how to think about writing an op-ed, before book public…

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193. John Hastings 52:52

8M ago52:52

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THIS WEEK: Eric and Willie are joined by comedian John Hastings (AGT, Comedy Central, BBC Radio, John and Dylan Online Podcast) and their conversation is all over the place! They talk about Inside Comedy Baseball, The Conspiracy Theorist Friend of the group, American History vs British History, Boarder Walls, Twitter vs Tumbler vs Substack, Kings o…

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192. W#@re For The Masses 28:16

8M ago28:16

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THIS WEEK: Happy Birthday Willie, Cam Barge, C&ck Fantasy Camp, Monica Lewinsky wants younger Presidents, Lauren Bobert Beetlejuice, People watching Corn at work, Good at bad jobs, Jeff Bezos runs the world, AI takes over Influencer jobs, and more! A podcast from two comedians who only read headlines. Every week stand up comedians Willie Simon and …

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Episode 13: Why publish with a ‘trade division’ of an academic press? 47:57

9M ago47:57

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Today we speak with Martin Siegel, author of the recently published, Judgement and Mercy: The Turbulent Life and Times of the Judge Who Condemned the Rosenbergs about writing a biography over many years, and publishing with the trade division of an academic press. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms …

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191. Kelly Ryan 42:44

8M ago42:44

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THIS WEEK: Eric and Willie are joined by comedian and podcaster Kelly Ryan (Night Coop Podcast, The Comedy Store, Don't Tell Comedy) and they talk about Side Dishes, Getting out of bad conversations, Dating Comics Vs Civilians, Gate Keeping in Comedy, Austin's Sixth Street, Vancouver Washington, Simpler Times, and more! A podcast from two comedians…

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