Best Npt Nashville Public Television Podcasts (2024)

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Burner - Mark Greaney 8:48

3M ago8:48

8:48

Mark Greaney’s latest Gray Man thriller has Court Gentry caught between the Russian mafia and the CIA. After stealing records from the Swiss bank that employs him, Alex Velesky was hoping to expose a conspiracy, but accidentally unmasks a gold mine of corruption. Now a target of the Russian mafia and the CIA, Gentry and his lover, Zoya Zakharova, b…

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The House of Doors - Tan Twan Eng 9:27

3M ago9:27

9:27

“Somebody told me once that when we share meals with strangers we become closer. But, I think, when we share stories that’s when we really understand each other. Now, sharing meals warms our stomachs, but sharing stories warms our hearts.” Tan Twan Eng talks with Jeremy Finley about his book The House of Doors.…

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Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa - S Buoro 8:46

4M ago8:46

8:46

“I wrote a story, and I showed it to a schoolmate of mine. And, he read it and he didn’t believe that I was the one who wrote the story. He thought perhaps I had copied it from somewhere or something, and that was like a huge motivation for me to write.” Stephen Buoro talks with J.T. Ellison about his book The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Afric…

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Beholder - Ryan La Sala 10:12

4M ago10:12

10:12

Ryan La Sala’s horror novel BEHOLDER is a chilling tale about art, aesthetic obsession and the gaze peering back at us from our reflections. Athan Bakirtzis has secured an invitation to a mysterious penthouse soiree for New York City’s artsy elite. But when the party descends into chaos, Athan is the primary suspect. In a race to prove his innocenc…

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One Woman Show - Christine Coulson 11:38

5M ago11:38

11:38

Christine Coulson talks with J.T. Ellison about her book One Woman Show. Christine Coulson's novel One Woman Show is told through a unique perspective. The characters are depicted as works of art and, using a strict label format of no more than 75 words, the story is told using museum wall labels. Precise and humorous, One Woman Show challenges con…

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Starter Villain - John Scalzi 12:07

6M ago12:07

12:07

John Scalzi talks with Jeremy Finley about his book Starter Villain. In John Scalzi’s novel Starter Villain, Charlie, a divorced substitute teacher living with his cat, inherits his long-lost uncle Jake’s supervillain business. Pulled into a war his uncle started, Charlie is up against a league of supervillains, but with unionized dolphins, hyper-i…

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The Fragile Threads of Power - V.E. Schwab 13:01

6M ago13:01

13:01

In a realm of four worlds, linked by London, magic spiraled out of control. To safeguard their realms, the worlds sealed their doors. A young runaway possessing a unique magical gift, obtains a device altering the fate of all the worlds. She holds the power to unite or unravel the delicate tapestry of these interconnected realms. V.E. Schwab talks …

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The Last Devil to Die - Richard Osman 11:06

7M ago11:06

11:06

“I have these four detectives, and because they're from that generation who were overlooked, they are invisible. And yet they're so incredibly wise and experienced. And if you're invisible and wise, then you make an amazing detective.” Richard Osman talks with Jeremy Finley about his book The Last Devil to Die, a Thursday Murder Club mystery on NPT…

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Dead Fall – Brad Thor 10:49

8M ago10:49

10:49

A rogue Russian military unit has disappeared in the heart of Ukraine, leaving a trail of war crimes in their wake. Their involvement in the abduction of an American aid worker presents a challenge, as direct military intervention is not an option. To resolve the crisis, the U.S. deploys, Scot Harvath with one mission: locate the aid worker and ens…

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Beautiful Trauma - Rebecca Fogg 12:00

9M ago12:00

12:00

“It just really struck me how unexpected it was, to me, that these wonderful things could coexist with these awful things.” Rebecca Fogg talks with Jeremy Finley about her book Beautiful Trauma.By NPT - Nashville Public Television

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Lidia's a Pot, a Pan, and a Bowl - Lidia Bastianich 9:38

10M ago9:38

9:38

Lidia Bastianich – the Italian-American chef, beloved public television personality, and cookbook author – shares her culinary expertise in "Lidia's a Pot, a Pan, and a Bowl." Lidia invites us on a delightful journey through the heart and soul of Italian cuisine, celebrating the simple yet soul-satisfying joys of cooking in everyday pots, pans, and…

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The Other Year - Rea Frey | A Word on Words | NPT 11:43

12M ago11:43

11:43

Rea Frey talks with Jeremy Finley about her book The Other Year. Kate Baker’s beach vacation turns into a heart-stopping ordeal when her daughter Olivia disappears in the water. Rea Frey's The Other Year explores parallel timelines: one where Olivia survives and Kate faces the challenges of motherhood, and another where Olivia tragically dies, forc…

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We Are the Light - Matthew Quick | A Word on Words | NPT 13:56

1y ago13:56

13:56

Author Matthew Quick talks with host J.T. Ellison about We are the Light, a novel exploring the complexities of human connection and self-discovery. Quick delves into themes of acceptance, forgiveness, and the transformative power of friendship. With a blend of empathy and wit, Quick’s narrative highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the…

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The Devil Takes You Home - Gabino Iglesias | A Word on Words | NPT 12:15

1y ago12:15

12:15

Noir writer Gabino Iglesias talks with host Jeremy Finley about his book The Devil Takes You Home. Filled with suspense, dark humor, and profound insights into the human condition, The Devil Takes You Home is a raw and unflinching exploration of the lengths people will go to survive and the consequences that await them.…

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When We Had Wings - Lawhon, McMorris, and Meissner | A Word on Words | NPT 14:01

1y ago14:01

14:01

“They continued to nurse people in the most terrible of conditions and they never lost their resolve or their resiliency.” Authors Lawhon, McMorris, and Meissner talk with J.T. Ellison about their book When We Had Wings. The novel is an interwoven tale about a trio of World War II nurses stationed in the South Pacific who go from a dream assignment…

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The Speckled Beauty - Rick Bragg | A Word on Words | NPT 11:59

1y ago11:59

11:59

Join Nashville Public Television's A Word on Words for an engaging episode featuring acclaimed author Rick Bragg as he discusses his latest book, The Speckled Beauty, with host Jeremy Finley. In this captivating memoir, Bragg masterfully weaves together the Southern landscape and the deep bond between humans and their animal companions, particularl…

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Memphis - Tara M. Stringfellow | A Word on Words | NPT 11:16

1y ago11:16

11:16

“My dad started reading this poem. I was three. I stopped him. I said, ‘Start over.’ Like, what is this? This is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard in my life! And so we started over, and I stopped him again. I said, ‘I will be a poet. This is for me.’” Tara M. Stringfellow talks with J.T. Ellison about her novel Memphis.…

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Dirtbag, Massachusetts - Isaac Fitzgerald | A Word on Words | NPT 13:53

1y ago13:53

13:53

“It's the things that you don't want to write about. The things that seem a little too hard to look at. That is where I often find the best material is going to be.” Author Isaac Fitzgerald talks with host Jeremy Finley about Dirtbag, Massachusetts. This memoir is a captivating look at Fitzgerald’s transgressions, and how those sins make us who we …

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You Are Not a Misfit | Diary of a Misfit - Casey Parks | A Word on Words | NPT 15:13

1+ y ago15:13

15:13

“It can be really hard to be yourself in the world, but it can feel worse to be someone that you’re not.” Casey Park’s talks with J.T. Ellison about Diary of a Misfit. Heartbreaking and poignant, Park’s journey to find her grandmother’s friend, Roy, a woman who lived as a man, examines a host of issues from opioid addiction and poverty to religion,…

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An Ode to Art & Science, History & Magic | The Cartographers - Peng Shepherd | A Word on Words | NPT 10:10

1+ y ago10:10

10:10

“I couldn't stop thinking about what more could happen with that error, that secret, what if it became real?” Author Peng Shepherd imagines a young woman’s journey to discover the secrets of a strange map. Shepherd talks with host J.T. Ellison about her book, The Cartographers.By NPT - Nashville Public Television

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Lark Ascending - Silas House, Finding Light & Hope in an Alarming Future | A Word on Words | NPT 12:44

1+ y ago12:44

12:44

“There's necessary violence and necessary darkness. I'm aiming for that hope and that light. To make the reader properly appreciate that hope and light, and crave it, I gotta take them through darkness.” In Lark Ascending, Silas House imagines a future that shows the inhumanity and misery this age is in danger of reaching. It is alarming, but in Ho…

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Ghost Stories, Séances, and The Kingdoms of Savannah with George Dawes Green | A Word on Words | NPT 12:04

1+ y ago12:04

12:04

George Dawes Green, author and founder of The Moth and Unchained, discusses his book The Kingdoms of Savannah with host Jeremy Finley on NPT's A Word on Words. Set in Savannah, Georgia, the book is a mystery about a widow who inherits a detective agency from her husband.By NPT - Nashville Public Television

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Discovering the Origins of Radical Ideas with Gal Beckerman 14:21

1+ y ago14:21

14:21

Chosen as one of the 100 Notable Books of 2022 by The New York Times Book Review, Gal Beckerman’s The Quiet Before examines the small moments that led to larger political and cultural revolutions. Beckerman looks at how the tools of communication are used to help create change and foster a space where people can engage with one another, imagine, de…

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Ruth Ware, International Bestselling Author of THE IT GIRL 15:21

1+ y ago15:21

15:21

It's a crime if you don't listen to this episode. We are thrilled to have #1 international bestselling author of "twisty physiological" crime thrillers Ruth Ware join us on this episode of NPT's A Word on Words. “In spite of being very firmly a crime writer, I'm very proud to call myself a crime writer. I'm actually not super interested in the crim…

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Meet Jeremy Finley, Our New Host 29:13

1+ y ago29:13

29:13

In addition to being a renowned novelist, Jeremy Finley is the chief investigative reporter at the NBC affiliate in Nashville. He has won a number of Emmys and Edward R. Murrow awards, and he was named Journalist of the Year by the Tennessee Associated Press in 2016. Now, Jeremy is taking the co-host seat for A WORD ON WORDS. He discusses his new r…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Npt Nashville Public Television Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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A Word on Words

NPT - Nashville Public Television

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Burner - Mark Greaney 8:48

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The House of Doors - Tan Twan Eng 9:27

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Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa - S Buoro 8:46

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Beholder - Ryan La Sala 10:12

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One Woman Show - Christine Coulson 11:38

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Starter Villain - John Scalzi 12:07

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The Fragile Threads of Power - V.E. Schwab 13:01

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The Last Devil to Die - Richard Osman 11:06

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Dead Fall – Brad Thor 10:49

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Beautiful Trauma - Rebecca Fogg 12:00

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Lidia's a Pot, a Pan, and a Bowl - Lidia Bastianich 9:38

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The Other Year - Rea Frey | A Word on Words | NPT 11:43

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We Are the Light - Matthew Quick | A Word on Words | NPT 13:56

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The Devil Takes You Home - Gabino Iglesias | A Word on Words | NPT 12:15

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When We Had Wings - Lawhon, McMorris, and Meissner | A Word on Words | NPT 14:01

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The Speckled Beauty - Rick Bragg | A Word on Words | NPT 11:59

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Memphis - Tara M. Stringfellow | A Word on Words | NPT 11:16

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Dirtbag, Massachusetts - Isaac Fitzgerald | A Word on Words | NPT 13:53

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You Are Not a Misfit | Diary of a Misfit - Casey Parks | A Word on Words | NPT 15:13

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An Ode to Art & Science, History & Magic | The Cartographers - Peng Shepherd | A Word on Words | NPT 10:10

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Lark Ascending - Silas House, Finding Light & Hope in an Alarming Future | A Word on Words | NPT 12:44

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Ghost Stories, Séances, and The Kingdoms of Savannah with George Dawes Green | A Word on Words | NPT 12:04

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Discovering the Origins of Radical Ideas with Gal Beckerman 14:21

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Ruth Ware, International Bestselling Author of THE IT GIRL 15:21

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Meet Jeremy Finley, Our New Host 29:13

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