Best Kathleen Lewis Podcasts (2024)

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Morning Mantras, Zoos, Splendid Childhood Memory and Sarcastic Movie Critic Vincent Von Connoisseur is a sponsor 1:14:51

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Lewis, Fernando and Ivo are joined by Meredith, Chris, Cassidy, Alena, Lauran, Anthony and Marshal have assembled once again inside the cavernous Murph's irish pub to discuss the following topics: Morning mantras and routines Do we really need zoos? What is the best day in your childhood? Sarcastic movie critic Vincent Von Connoisseur is a sponsor…

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89: Insights From Cookbook Editor Sarah Kwak of Harvest 35:18

31m ago35:18

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Molly and Kristin speak with Sarah Kwak, a senior editor at Harvest an imprint of Harper Collins, to find out what the editing process is like. Sarah shares how she ended up at her current role, the focus Harvest has for cookbooks and what authors should keep mind regarding their proposal assembly before submission. She discusses her thoughts on co…

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Ivo's Stay At A Nuclear Missile Silo, Panic Jazz, Brownie Geography, Anti-Trump Commercial and Amazon Vs. Netflix 59:05

5h ago59:05

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Murph's Irish Pu has once again sheltered the motliest of crews. Lewis, Ivo and Fernando are joined by Chris, Andrei, Parker, Lauran, Anthony and Julian in order to discuss the following topics: Ivo spends the night at a nuclear missile silo What is Panic Jazz? What is the best part of a brownie? Would the new anti-Trump ad achieve anything? Amazon…

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"Going Infinite": Michael Lewis Takes On Sam Bankman-Fried 1:15:44

4d ago1:15:44

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Peter and Michael discuss Michael Lewis’s bestselling book about the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, a young prodigy whose only flaw was that he dreamed too big. Where to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4 Mike's other podcast, Maintenance Phase Sources: Michael Lewis Is Buying What Sam Bankman-Fried Is Selling Michael Lewis Likens Critics of …

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88: On Being a First-Time Cookbook Author with Michelle Braxton 40:44

5d ago40:44

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Kristin and Kate discuss author Michelle Braxton's turbulent publishing journey for her new book, Supper with Love. She shares the story behind the "organic" growth of her food career, how she balances social media creation, blogging and book writing with a separate full time career and how the book idea came about. She talks about committing firml…

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Tricky-Dicky Eclipse, Determinism Punches Out Fate, Wrestlemania and Internet Browsers 1:17:13

7d ago1:17:13

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Lewis and Ivo are joined by Fernando, Marshal, Cassidy, Julian, Lauran, Nate and Greg Esquire to discuss the following earth-shattering topics: Who got eclipsed on Monday? Faith or free will? Is Wrestlmania the center of the observable universe? What are the best Internet browsers?By Wednesday Night Undressed

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87: Publishing Confidential with Kathleen Schmidt 47:06

12d ago47:06

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Kate and Kristin speak with Kathleen Schmidt, an industry veteran with years of experience in editing, publishing, marketing and public relations and now author of the newsletter Publishing Confidential. Kathleen shares her extensive career path, what her focus is as a freelancer and the origins of her newsletter along with what keeps her writing. …

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86: Culinary Activism and Cookbooks with Lelani Lewis 38:00

19d ago38:00

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Kate and Molly speak with Lelani Lewis, a London born food stylist and culinary activist of Grenadian and Irish heritage now based in Amsterdam. Lelani shares how homesickness spurred her into a culinary career through pop-ups, where the idea for her debut cookbook came from as well as why she chose this title. She speaks about her desire to share …

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"The Better Angels of Our Nature" Part 2: Campus Lies, I.Q. Rise & Epstein Ties 1:24:12

26d ago1:24:12

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2 Better 2 Angels Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod Where to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4 Mike's other podcast, Maintenance Phase Sources: Jeffrey Epstein’s Science of Sleaze Pinker’s response to Epstein allegations How Jeffrey Epstein Captivated Harvard Jeffrey Epstein Hoped to Seed Human Race With His DNA It’s Offic…

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85: A Juneteenth Cookbook for Kids with Alliah Agostini and Taffy Elrod 38:26

26d ago38:26

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Molly and Kristin dive into the territory of kid-lit in this talk with Alliah Agostini and Taffy Elrod, authors of The Juneteenth Cookbook. Alliah and Taffy discuss how they both got involved with the project, how they worked together and the goal they had of bringing the celebration of Juneteenth to life with food, history and family activities. T…

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The Seagrove Sessions- Episode 21. Gilbert: tales from Leith to Lerwick 16:10

27d ago16:10

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Although born and brought up in Leith Gilbert spent many a happy school holiday on Shetland. Both his parents were from the island. We hear about life on a croft and shearing the sheep. He tells us of the trade in eggs from the Shetland to Leith- his father was an egg merchant. We hear about his time as a joiner and the condition of housing in Edin…

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84: Do We Need Cookbook Reviews? 38:33

1M ago38:33

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Molly, Kristin, Andrea and Kate tackle the topic of cookbook criticism, spurred on by recent online conversations. They discuss what it could look like, its importance and what the lack of rigorous criticism means for cookbook publishing. They talk about the unique obstacles to reviewing cookbooks, the elements reviews should highlight and why we n…

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The Seagrove Sessions- Episode 20. Agnes and Eleanor. Portobello, Edinburgh and Lanarkshire 14:52

1M ago14:52

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Agnes and Eleanor give us their memories of childhood. Playing hide and seek in a scrapyard, taking on the notorious waves in Portobello outdoor pool, getting in to picture house with jeelie jars and long, happy summers at Forth in Lanarkshire. Agnes's widowed mum who worked hard to keep house and Eleanor's who had a rather grim sense of humour and…

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Who's Afraid of Naomi Wolf? [TEASER] 30:17

1M ago30:17

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We're finally discussing a good book! Naomi Klein's "Doppelgänger" chronicles the long, steady descent of another Naomi — Wolf (buddy oof) — from feminist icon to crank conspiracist. To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodBy Michael Hobbes & Peter Shamshiri

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83: A Niche Cookbook That Sold 350K+ Copies with Shelly Worcel 43:11

1M ago43:11

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Kristin and Molly speak with author and blogger Shelly Worcel about breaking into speciality markets and writing niche, single subject cookbooks. Shelly speaks about growing her skills while blogging, how she was tapped to write her highly successful second book, and how her open mindset allowed a natural escalation of her brand and career. She sha…

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82: Craft Books for Cookbook Writers 42:55

2M ago42:55

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Kate talks with Kristin, Molly and Andrea about the challenges faced when beginning a writing career and the resources they use to help improve their writing skills. They discuss which interest came first, the writing or the food, how reading with a critical eye can help one move beyond the basics and why it is vital to always keep the reader at th…

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Lean In 57:00

2M ago57:00

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In 2013, Sheryl Sandberg became an icon for women who wanted to move from middle management at a tech company into upper management at a tech company. Today, Peter and Michael examine the contents of her bestselling book, survey the wreckage of corporate feminism and ask whether women will finally find liberation in the Metaverse. Where to find us:…

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BONUS Re-release: 01: Should You Write a Cookbook? 39:14

2M ago39:14

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To mark our 2 year anniversary, we're re-releasing our very first episode! Kate leads today's discussion on the most important question to ask before you sit down to write your cookbook: Should you write a cookbook? Molly, Andrea and Kristin share their individual journeys as authors and provide some insights into what goes on behind the decision t…

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The Seagrove Sessions-Episode 19. Jeanette part 3. Elder Street, Piershill and Rankins fruit shop. 17:50

2M ago17:50

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It's part three from Jeanette. We hear about her first flat on the wrong side of Elder Street, the side that was being demolished for the St James shopping centre. That's the one before the present the new one. Then we hear all about life on Piershill Square West. This is Jeanette so they are lively tales, told in an earthy way. Yes there is sweari…

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Sharing the Spirit 49:08

2M ago49:08

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Rabbi Mark speaks with Angela Moore who is a leader at UNHCR, and important U.N. Refugee Agency that is helping persecuted and displaced people find help and support as they struggle to build new lives free of terror, oppression, and, in some cases, exploitation. Mark also interviews Cantor Barbara Ostfeld, who is the first woman ever to be ordaine…

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The Seagrove Sessions- Episode 18. More tales from Doris- from The State picture house to sunny Spain. 15:34

2M ago15:34

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More tales more Doris, who we heard from in episode two of The Seagrove Sessions. We hear more about her job at W& AK Johnson, the printers. How her classrom was set up at Lochend primary school. Her job as an usherette at The State picture house, on Great Junction Street. Earning extra money for a Spanish holiday. Quite the adventure in 1959. For …

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"The Better Angels of Our Nature" Part 1: You're Not Wrong Pinker, You're Just An *sshole 1:37:45

3M ago1:37:45

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This week we're tackling Steven Pinker's 900 page dissection of the reasons why violence, torture and war have declined over the last 10,000 years. Was it an indeterminate mixture of politics, economics, technology and serendipity? Or did some European guys write some books that said murder was bad? Special thanks to Philip Dwyer, Eleanor Janega, D…

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The Seagrove Sessions- Episode 17. Betty- tenement life in the Southside of Edinburgh in the 1930s 18:01

3M ago18:01

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Great memories from Betty, from the 1930s and 40s. Tenement life in The Pleasance, on the southside of Edinburgh, where her grandprents lived. Every child's dream- her granny had a sweet shop! Betty's evocative stories give a real sense of what it was like to be brought up in a close knit family before World War Two. Also what it was like to be one…

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Discovering a path toward greater spiritual understanding 53:39

3M ago53:39

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Rabbi Mark speaks with Matthew Thiessesn PhD., biblical scholar and teacher, about Jesus' Jewish roots and he welcomes Pastor James Brooks who is a new minister in Hagerstown, MD at First Christian Church.By Listen Frederick

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81: “Do we really test all the recipes?” Season 4 Wrap-Up 32:35

3M ago32:35

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Andrea, Molly, Kristin and Kate sit down to wrap up another incredible season of the show: taking listener questions, highlighting our top takeaways and hinting at the upcoming Season 5. They discuss how they individually approach recipe testing, what they learned about community this season and take time to celebrate the recent World Central Kitch…

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To Sleep Or Not To Sleep 34:29

3M ago34:29

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Lewis, Ivo, Fernando, Meredith, Sofia, Alena, Chris, Cassidy, Jullian and two mysterious guests clash with the sinister ambiance of "Murph's Pub" to discuss the following critical topic: What is good sleep?

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The Blitz 20-Minute Podcast: Snowmageddon and Movie Theater Decline 20:00

3M ago20:00

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Lewis, Ivo (with a malfunctioning mike), Meredith, Fernando, Alena, Jullian, Sofia, Cassidy and Chris (Neil on the knobs) brave the entropic nature of Murph's Pub furnishings just so they can discuss the following earth-shattering tropics: Do you actually like snow? Movie Theaters Appologies but the podcast encountered diabolical technical difficul…

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New Year Resolutions, Endangered Friendships, Stinky Stuff and Presidential Ballots 49:01

3M ago49:01

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Lewis, Ivo, Fernando, Andrej, Parker (with Neil on the knobs) congregate inside the musky catacombs of "Murph's Pub" to discuss the following life-changing topics: New Year resolutions The crime and friendship conundrum The worst smell ever Colorado and Maine Presidential Ballot Controversy

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80: From Co-Author to Bestselling Solo Author with Adeena Sussman 54:02

3M ago54:02

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Kristin and Kate speak with cookbook author Adeena Sussman about her career, her new book and what its like working with Chrissy Teigen. A self described "late bloomer" Adeena shares her experience collaborating on over a dozen books, how she got her start and what she learned on the job as she hustled her way into food media. She talks about how s…

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The Seagrove Sessions- Episode 16. Jeanette growing up in Newton, Midlothian in 1950s and 60s. 25:38

3M ago25:38

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In episode 16 we return to the vivid and entertaining story telling of Jeanette. This time its all about growing up in the mining village of Newton, Midlothian, in the 1950s and 60s. Childhood in the village, the mischief she got up to: including stealing cabbages and turnips from the farmer's fields and taking a dare to jump a barbed wire wall. Sh…

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Exploring sacred text with Bible scholar, Dr. Nehemia Gordon 48:45

3M ago48:45

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Rabbi mark talks with Dr. Nehemia Gordon, who was one of the translators of The Dead Sea Scrolls, about his take on scripture from both a Jewish and Christian perspective.By Listen Hagerstown

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79: Collaborating with Family on a Cookbook with the Wang Sisters 40:48

4M ago40:48

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Molly and Kristin speak with the Wang sisters, Stéphanie, Patricia Ho-Yi and Caroline, about their new cookbook, Asian Vegetables and its recently released English edition. They discuss how the idea for the book came about and how they decided to tackle it as a team using their various skill sets as a gardener, dietician and musician. They share th…

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78: Co-Authoring a Cookbook Series with Darra Goldstein 47:20

4M ago47:20

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Molly and Kate discuss serialized cookbooks with author and professor, Darra Goldstein. Darra explains how the idea for the series came about, how the writing team was assembled and the inspirations behind the project. She shares the obstacles that arose as they released two books at once, as well as the relentless schedule this involved. Finally, …

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The Seagrove Sessions- Episode 15. Kathleen's experiences of being a carer. 29:53

4M ago29:53

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Episode 15 of the Seagrove Sessions is something a little different. It is an interview with a loved one of one of our members at The Seagrove Centre. Kathleen tells us about being a carer, not only for her husband Ronnie, but before him her mother. It is a candid, pragmatic and honest account of looking after a partner who is on their dementia jou…

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The Art of the Deal 52:22

4M ago52:22

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Before Donald Trump became America's most prominent politician and birth certificate inspector, he spent his days making everyone in New York City slightly uncomfortable. Michael and Peter discuss "The Art of the Deal," Trump’s 1987 bestseller chronicling his exploits as a celebrity slumlord. Where to find us: Twitter Peter's other podcast, 5-4 Mik…

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77: Politics, Food and Cooking with Clarissa Wei 50:36

4M ago50:36

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Andrea and Molly talk with Taipei-based journalist and author, Clarissa Wei about her debut cookbook, Made in Taiwan and the inclusion of politics in food writing. Clarissa speaks about her career's origins and how her frustration with the outdated coverage of Taiwanese food in media compelled her to write this book. She shares how her journalistic…

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76: Totally Achievable Zero Waste Cooking with Irene and Mei Li 47:48

4M ago47:48

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Kate and Kristin speak with sisters Margaret and Irene Li about their new book, Perfectly Good Food, and the concepts of shopping your kitchen and foraging your fridge. They discuss the idea behind the book, how they approached its unique structure and landed on its fun, friendly tone and created its flexible recipes. They share how they divided th…

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75: Food Trends: Do They Matter When You Write a Cookbook? 37:35

4M ago37:35

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In our last episode of 2023, Kate, Kristin and Molly discuss food trends and how they apply to the cookbook world. Whether it's butter boards, nacho tables, "girl dinner" or baked potato bars these stunt foods can loom large yet die quickly in the public consciousness. They discuss ideas on identifying trends, how to capitalize on them and the impo…

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The Worst Takes of 2023 [TEASER] 28:15

5M ago28:15

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74: Crafting a Drinks Book with Danny Childs 43:35

5M ago43:35

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Kristin and Molly speak with Danny Childs about his new beverage book, Slow Drinks; its origination, proposal stages and how the pandemic affected its creation. Danny shares his background in ethnobotany, how he altered his writing voice from academic to narrative and the process of making these recipes adaptable to non-local foraging readers. He t…

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Exploring Israel and joined by a Compassionate Presence Mitch Cohen 47:36

5M ago47:36

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Rabbi Mark speaks about his trip to Israel and what he experienced there as opposed to what is generally seen on cable news. Mark then spoke to spiritual guide, teacher, and grief counselor Mitch Cohen who helps clarify the distinctions between being religious and embracing spirituality.By Listen Hagerstown

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The Identity Trap 1:47:03

5M ago1:47:03

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"There are two kinds of political scientists: The types who deal with noisy data and post on Twitter with a bunch of caveats. And then there are the types who write books about identity politics." Where to find us: Twitter Peter's other podcast, 5-4 Mike's other podcast, Maintenance Phase Sources: Sam Huneke's "Yascha Mounk’s Woke Straw Man" Jacob …

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Weird Thanksgivings, Men Wearing Earrings Plus Hide-And-Seek Vs. Tag 1:01:33

5M ago1:01:33

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Lewis, Ivo, Fernando, Jane, Alena, Donna, Andrei, Parker, Cassidy and Julian are joined by Georgi from Bulgaria to discuss the following topics: Weird Thanksgivings Should Men Wear Earrings? Hide-And-Seek Vs. TagBy Wednesday Night Undressed Networks

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73: Writing For the Culture with Klancy Miller 52:06

5M ago52:06

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Kate and Kristin speak with Klancy Miller about her magazine and upcoming book: For the Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food. She speaks about writing the book she wanted to read when she was younger, how the idea came about and how events in 2020 influenced it. She shares how it evolved from proposal to book, why she included recipes…

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72: Nichole Accettola and Malena Watrous on Co-Authoring Scandinavian From Scratch 50:41

5M ago50:41

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Kate and Molly get into the nitty gritty of collaborations with Nichole Accettola and Malena Watrous as they discuss their new book, Scandinavian From Scratch. They share how the book came about, how they began to work together and the process they followed so each could bring their own strengths to the project. They talk about the book's unique or…

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71: Building Your Instagram Following with Ara Zada 55:01

5M ago55:01

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Kate and Kristin speak with Ara Zada all about content creation and becoming a social media influencer. Ara shares his decision to pursue a large following and grow his platform as well as how a health scare motivated this choice. He describes a day in his life and the full time requirements of this work as well as the mental toll it can take due t…

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Pundit Portraits: Kathleen Parker and Chris Cillizza [TEASER] 29:42

5M ago29:42

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The Seagrove Session-episode 14. Tales from Grimsby from Judith. 15:17

6M ago15:17

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In episode 14 we head to Lincolnshire and the great fishing port of grimsby. Judith tells us of her childhood and growing up in the town. From her father being a policeman and her uncle working in the docks, its a fascinating glimpse of bygone Grimsby. Memories of the sound of people going to work in their clogs or the waves of workers on their bik…

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70: Native California Recipes and Stories with Sara Calvosa Olson 43:18

6M ago43:18

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Kristin and Molly speak with Sara Calvosa Olsen about her new cookbook, Chími Nu’am and its inspiration, creation and message. Sara shares her food writing journey, thoughts on the title and cover and how the pandemic altered the book's approach and voice. She discusses why she calls it "an inconvenient cookbook" and what it was like working with h…

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck 45:44

6M ago45:44

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You stare, mouth agape, at the bookstore display. It’s a self-help book, but with curse words in the title?! This must be a revolutionary new framework, not simply the same dull, reactionary ideas repackaged as hip and new. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod Where to find us: Twitter Peter's other podcast, 5-4 Mike's other po…

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