Best Evie S Learning World Podcasts (2024)

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Eric Beecher Is a Media Mongrel 31:17

28m ago31:17

31:17

Eric Beecher is a news man. As a journalist, he’s worked for some of the most well-respected newspapers in the world, including the Sydney Morning Herald and the Wall Street Journal. As his career progressed, Eric climbed the media ladder: he’s currently the head of Private Media, which runs the website, Crikey. This week, Michael sits down with Er…

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Michele Myers: Justice, Ana Tijoux, St. Vincent 18:49

3h ago18:49

18:49

DJ Michele Myers shares her song-based approach to DJ’ing and her philosophy for choosing positive messaging in music, like the infectious dance-friendly tracks she spotlights in this episode. Plus, KEXP Associate Music Director Alex Ruder shares a beautiful tribute from a young South-East London-based artist to his late sister. Justice - “Mannequi…

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Alexis Wright Is the 2024 Miles Franklin Winner 31:22

6d ago31:22

31:22

Alexis Wright’s 2023 novel Praiseworthy has just been awarded the Miles Franklin Award. It also won the Stella Prize and has been described as “an astonishing feat of storytelling and sovereign imagination.” In this special episode, Alexis joins Michael for a conversation about Praiseworthy and reveals why she decided very early on in her literary …

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Evie Wyld Is Having More Fun Than You Think 31:56

4h ago31:56

31:56

Evie Wyld writes dark and often trauma-informed books, but she also has a remarkable capacity to capture the tenderness of memory. Her novels have been a critical and commercial success, with her second, All The Birds Singing, winning the Miles Franklin and her third, The Bass Rock, taking home the 2021 Stella Prize. This week, Michael sits down wi…

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Evie Stokes: Remi Wolf, Crumb, MRCY 25:57

1d ago25:57

25:57

Evie Stokes joins us to talk about what she has in store for listeners as KEXP’s new Drive Time host (Tuesdays through Fridays), then shares three standout tracks she’s had in her headphones lately. Ranging from art-pop to psychedelic jazz and soul, every recommendation deals with some heavy themes while being completely danceable. Plus, Music Dire…

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Michael Robotham and His Cabana of Cruelty 28:24

1h ago28:24

28:24

Michael Robotham began his career as a ghost writer, working on more than a dozen bestselling books for people like Tony Bullimore and Geri Halliwell, before he published a novel under his own name. Twenty years later, he has just released his 18th book, a new crime novel titled Storm Child. This week, the two Michaels sit down together for a conve…

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Kevin Cole: Mavis Staples, Charli XCX, Manon meurt 21:09

1h ago21:09

21:09

The great Kevin Cole talks about his “remix, not retirement,” as he steps down from Drive Time at the end of this week and transitions to a weekly show, starting in August. Plus, he shares songs from a Civil Rights legend, a pop music “it girl,” and an unclassifiable band from the Czech Republic. Then, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares a chao…

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Consent, Creativity and Community: Inside Evie Wilson's Stardust Squad 44:14

6h ago44:14

44:14

Today, we're joined by Evie Wilson, the founder of Stardust Squad, a magical gathering place in regional Victoria, for girls aged 5-early teens years, where each girl is celebrated for her uniqueness, and empowered to explore the wonders of mindset, friendships, self love, health, growing older, communication + connection. In this episode, Evie sha…

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Dylin Hardcastle Has Found Their Own Voice 31:07

15d ago31:07

31:07

Dylin Hardcastle has been publishing their writing since they were 21, having now completed a memoir, a book of YA fiction and two novels. In their latest work, Dylin takes the reader back to 1972, and across three decades, explores the parallel lives of two women, shaped by their contrasting experiences of desire. This week, Michael sits down with…

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Tory J: Deerlady, Under Exile, Tharun Sankar 34:35

12m ago34:35

34:35

Tory J, co-host of KEXP’s global Indigenous music show “Sounds of Survivance” talks with Isabel about how sound and music inform Indigenous life, dispelling myths about Indigenous peoples through his show, and his deep love of Rez Metal. He shares three new songs touching on shoegaze, metal, jazz, plus one foundational track. Then, Music Director C…

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We Visited Gerald Murnane at the Goroke Golf Course 38:00

3d ago38:00

38:00

Gerald Murnane doesn’t have readers, he has acolytes. The New Yorker described him as “the reclusive giant of Australian letters”. He’s written 10 novels, several collections of short stories and essays, and a memoir about horse racing. Together these books represent one of the most formidable and singular bodies of work in literature. This week, M…

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DJ Chilly: DJ Green Lantern, BRAT, J Noa 36:29

7d ago36:29

36:29

DJ Chilly talks about stepping down as co-host of El Sonido, KEXP’s Modern Latin music show that he founded 14 years ago, and shares three tracks that run the gamut from jazz to grindcore to his favorite genre of all time, soul. Plus, KEXP Associate Music Director Alex Ruder shares a chilled-out track that’s been in his headphones, unintentionally …

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Michael Ondaatje Is Learning Everything Again 30:54

24d ago30:54

30:54

Sri Lankan-born Canadian essayist, poet, and Booker Prize-winning novelist Michael Ondaatje has just released a stunning collection of poems. Ondaatje is now 80 years old and it’s almost half a century since he published his first novel; even longer since he first published poetry. This week, Michael joins Read This for a conversation about A Year …

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Albina Cabrera: Mueran Humanos, Las Nubes, Luisa Almaguer 26:34

1M ago26:34

26:34

Albina Cabrera, host of El Sonido and KEXP’s Latin Partnerships and Editorial Manager, joins Isabel for our quarterly Latin music highlight. As we pass the half-year mark, Albina takes stock of some of her favorite albums of the year so far and shares four standout tracks, ranging from industrial synth to hazy indie punk and universal tales of love…

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Paul Murray and the Beautiful Opera of Life 33:28

1M ago33:28

33:28

Paul Murray’s last two novels, Skippy Dies and The Mark and the Void, were both modern masterpieces of institutional failure. In his 2023 Booker Prize shortlisted novel, The Bee Sting, the failing institution Paul turns his comedic eye to is the family. This week, Michael and Paul sit down for a discussion about fraudulence, empathy, and the beauti…

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Kennady Quille: Thavoron, VIANNE, Pantsuitguy 26:37

1M ago26:37

26:37

DJ Kennady Quille, host of KEXP’s Pacific Northwest music show, Audioasis, shares three songs with a Northwest focus, as well as the first new music in 19 years from a legendary Olympia, WA queercore band. Plus, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares a stunning slow-burn single off the debut LP of a Brooklyn-based artist on the verge of a breakout…

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Don’t Call Paul Lynch’s Book a Political Novel 37:18

2M ago37:18

37:18

For many years, Irish writer Paul Lynch was a household name…in France. And while his work was popular in translation, and received numerous French literary awards, it was still considered niche. This all changed in 2023, following the release of Prophet Song, which was critically lauded and eventually won the holy grail of English language literar…

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Greg Vandy: The Lostines, Scott Ballew, Allison Russell 38:34

27d ago38:34

38:34

Greg Vandy is the host of The Roadhouse, KEXP’s Sunday morning roots and American music show. He talks with Isabel Khalili about how the show is more about a feeling than a genre, and how he uses music to draw connections between the past and present. Then he shares three songs he’s been loving lately, from 60’s girl group harmonies to a soulful ex…

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Leslie Jamison’s Search History 32:23

2M ago32:23

32:23

Leslie Jamison is celebrated for her ability to link the personal to the cultural to the critical in ways that resonate and move and connect with readers. She first did it with The Empathy Exams – an essay, then a best-selling, award-winning collection. Now she is back with a new book, Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story, a memoir about rebuildin…

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Larry Rose: brother bird, Dehd, Catching Flies 23:00

1M ago23:00

23:00

Janice sits down with Larry Rose to discuss his DJ beginnings 30 years ago and how he’s seen radio evolve. Then they get into the stories behind three new song recommendations and a 1980’s “Pride” classic that holds special meaning for Larry. Plus, KEXP’s Associate Music Director Alex Ruder shares a song that brings him back to what he appreciated …

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What Is Wrong with Viet Thanh Nguyen? 31:41

2M ago31:41

31:41

In 2015, Viet Thanh Nguyen was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his debut novel, The Sympathizer. Now, nearly a decade later, the book has been adapted into an HBO miniseries of the same name. This week, Michael sits down with Viet for a conversation about his latest book, A Man with Two Faces, which expands beyond the familiar beats of memoir, and fea…

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DJ Miss Ashley: Mumu Fresh, Tierra Whack, Beyoncé, Macklemore 27:56

1M ago27:56

27:56

Isabel chats with DJ Miss Ashley about four songs that are playing in her headphones lately and one foundational track that ties them all together. Plus, Ashley shares a protest song that doesn't hold back. Then, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares one standout release that’s an early summer bop. Songs featured: Mumu Fresh – “Be Good To You" Ti…

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All Bruce Pascoe Needs Is a Biro 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

It was 2014 when Bruce Pascoe went from being a prolific, yet relatively unknown writer, to public enemy #1 in Australia’s culture wars. That was the year that Bruce published his now infamous book, Dark Emu, and its re-examination of accepted historical accounts of pre-invasion Australia. This week, he joins Michael for a discussion about his new …

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Mike Ramos: Tommy Richman, Seiji Oda, Young Miko 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

Overnight DJ Mike Ramos shares some songs that have been in his headphones lately, from a dirty-south-tinged track that’s an early contender for “Song of the Summer” to a chiptune jam named for an early virtual pet. Plus, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares her own “Song of the Summer,” a standout release recently added to KEXP’s rotation. Song…

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Miranda July Wrote the Book She Couldn’t Find 32:59

3M ago32:59

32:59

Writer, artist, and filmmaker Miranda July has a devoted – even rabid – following, through her writing, her work on the screen, and her collaborative art projects. Her debut 2007 collection of short stories No One Belongs Here More Than You was a publishing sensation, and her debut film, Me and You and Everyone We Know, won the Palme D’Or at Cannes…

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Sharlese: Nina Belief, Gwendoline, Police des mœurs 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Janice Headley chats with her work BFF Sharlese, host of Mechanical Breakdown, about the four (dark) songs playing in her headphones lately. They also chat about World Goth Day, airing all day on KEXP Wednesday May 22 (and available on the archive for two weeks after). Plus, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley returns from Radio Camp with a standout r…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Evie S Learning World Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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In Our Headphones

KEXP

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The Youth Mentor Podcast

Amanda Rootsey, creator of teen academy Shine From Within.

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Read This

Schwartz Media

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Eric Beecher Is a Media Mongrel 31:17

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Michele Myers: Justice, Ana Tijoux, St. Vincent 18:49

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Alexis Wright Is the 2024 Miles Franklin Winner 31:22

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Evie Wyld Is Having More Fun Than You Think 31:56

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Evie Stokes: Remi Wolf, Crumb, MRCY 25:57

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Michael Robotham and His Cabana of Cruelty 28:24

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Kevin Cole: Mavis Staples, Charli XCX, Manon meurt 21:09

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Consent, Creativity and Community: Inside Evie Wilson's Stardust Squad 44:14

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Dylin Hardcastle Has Found Their Own Voice 31:07

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Tory J: Deerlady, Under Exile, Tharun Sankar 34:35

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We Visited Gerald Murnane at the Goroke Golf Course 38:00

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DJ Chilly: DJ Green Lantern, BRAT, J Noa 36:29

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Michael Ondaatje Is Learning Everything Again 30:54

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Albina Cabrera: Mueran Humanos, Las Nubes, Luisa Almaguer 26:34

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Paul Murray and the Beautiful Opera of Life 33:28

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Kennady Quille: Thavoron, VIANNE, Pantsuitguy 26:37

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Don’t Call Paul Lynch’s Book a Political Novel 37:18

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Greg Vandy: The Lostines, Scott Ballew, Allison Russell 38:34

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Leslie Jamison’s Search History 32:23

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Larry Rose: brother bird, Dehd, Catching Flies 23:00

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What Is Wrong with Viet Thanh Nguyen? 31:41

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DJ Miss Ashley: Mumu Fresh, Tierra Whack, Beyoncé, Macklemore 27:56

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All Bruce Pascoe Needs Is a Biro 29:00

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Mike Ramos: Tommy Richman, Seiji Oda, Young Miko 23:24

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Miranda July Wrote the Book She Couldn’t Find 32:59

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Sharlese: Nina Belief, Gwendoline, Police des mœurs 28:03

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