The podcast for everything comic book, animation, sci-fi and pop culture. Hosted by Jimmy Aquino & a rotating panel of co-hosts, CNI is your weekly dose of industry news, reviews and interviews. Past guests include: Stan Lee, John Romita, Sr., Jerry Robinson, Brian K. Vaughan, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, John Cassaday, Paul Pope, Darwyne Cooke, JM Dematteis, Steve Niles, Garth Ennis, Steve Rude, Kyle Baker, Jim Lee, James Jean, Alison Bechdel, Arthur Suydam, Jonathan Hickman, Greg Pak, John ...
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Welcome to Lux Occult, a podcast where we gleefully taunt the mundane, butcher the Latin and most other languages, and also discuss a variety of occult topics! Exploring the intersections of Magic, Art, Science and Philosophy- it's Occultism For Everyone!
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Whether you are pregnant and looking for inspirational birth stories through your pregnancy, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or postpartum; if you're a first time mom or a veteran parent of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving childbirth stories from those willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.
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Comedian Becky Robinson and architect Mariam Mollaghaffari couldn’t be more different on paper, but their decades-long friendship tells a different story. Start at Birth is not a podcast about babies or the birthing process (sorry moms!), rather, it was a term Becky coined while impatiently suffering through another one of Mariam’s long-winded, overly detailed stories — Becky interrupted asking her to please “start at birth”. Take a peek behind the curtain into this unassuming friendship whi ...
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Providing insights to HR leaders around their greatest challenge - their People
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Welcome to The Graham Norton Book Club where each week Graham talks to a top author, hears from a famous voice behind a brilliant audiobook, gets the best book recommends from his stellar co-presenters, Alex Clark and Sara Collins, weighs up the pros and cons of the book of the week with his passionate band of book clubbers and finds out what’s hot and what’s hotter in the book charts. If you like books, you’ll love this. Come and join the club.
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Podcast celebrating women in STEAM and the Skilled Trades. Creating community and highlighting the women within it. Take a break, we're on Smoko. The Smoko Podcast is sponsored by Peggy Workwear. Peggy workwear is workwear which fits and functions as it's designed by women for women. www.peggyworkwear.ca
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This is the podcast for aspiring writers, an A-to-Z guide to writing, publishing, and promoting your article, book, or any other writing project. Your hosts are Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz, co-founders of Journey Sixty6, an editorial services company and independent publisher for the family business community. Each episode is designed to inspire and instruct writers as they take the long road trip to write and promote their ideas.
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Phil Mushnick once told me Mike Francesa would spit in my face. The apex of "Get off my lawn / Hot Takes" on the internet. I have never won the day on Twitter. Nor do I want to. A podcast for the intelligent and angry.
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On Who, What, Why? I discuss game design with those who make games and try to learn more about the game design process. Each episode I interview a designer, publisher, developer, artist, etc. of tabletop games such as card, board, or role playing. Some episodes discuss big ideas in design rather than individual games. I have both mainstream and independent developers as guests.
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Dr. Becky Robinson: Geochemist & Professor of Oceanography
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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week I sat down with the brilliant Dr. Becky Robinson, a professor of oceanography at the University of Rhode Island. Specializing in marine geology and geochemistry, Dr. Robinson delves into the intricacies of marine nitrogen and its critical role in the global carbon cycle and climate change. We discuss Dr. Robi…
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Dr. Katherine Andrews: Botanist, Cannabis Specialist, & Associate Director of Cultivation
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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we sat down with Katherine Andrews, a botanist with a fascinating background in plant biology and the cannabis industry. Katherine, who holds a Bachelor's in Biology and Environmental Science and a Master's in Plant Biology and Conservation, shares her journey from neuroscience and botany to becoming a cannab…
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922| Emergency Cesarean Followed by Positive Hospital VBAC Birth Stories - Kelsey Tuttle
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86. Learning the Language of Lenormand w/ Erika Robinson
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Erika Robinson https://www.instagram.com/divine_withme/ joins Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata to share about her new book, The Language of Lenormand (which is the first on the topic written by an American), as well as her journey into creating the deck, ‘Erika’s Lenormand of Hope’. Erika explains how divining with Lenormand deck is different from…
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921| Successful ECV and Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story + Loss of Parent Before Pregnancy - Lauren Eilerston
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Our book is Angie Cruz’s How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water, the highs and lows of immigrant life in New York. Plus, multi-Booker Prize winner, Salman Rushdie shares his journey of recovery from the stabbing that nearly ended his life in his memoir, Knife. Alex Clark gives us three of the best epistolary novels and we find out what’s topping the …
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920| Two Positive Hospital Births and Postpartum Challenges including Spinal Headache - Lauren Staley
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Jimmy ended SDCC on Sunday with a chat w/ his good friend Becky Cloonan. We're both a little tired but as always have a lovely conversation. They talked about her 2 Eisner wins, Somna, anthology work, horror, music and more. Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!…
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Jimmy sat down with Eddie Ahn at SDCC to talk about his new graphic novel ADVOCATE: A GRAPHIC MEMOIR OF FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND THE FIGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUDGEMENT. They talk about why Eddie made the book, what led him to his altruism, how he taught himself to draw, and more. Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month. A…
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Jimmy sat down with Lucy Knisley for the first time in ages to discuss her new book WOE: A HOUSECAT'S STORY OF DESPAIR. It's both hilarious and heartwarming! What was so great about her cat Linney that made her want to make comics about her? Whom was the actress she heard when writing the cat's voice? What was a favorite Linney moment? Tune in to f…
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Episode 1522 - SDCC: Those About to Die w/ Roland Emmerich/Moe Hashim/Jojo Macari!
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Comic News Insider: Episode 1522 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! Another SDCC press room! Jimmy attended the roundtables for the new Peacock show THOSE ABOUT TO DIE. He talked to director Roland Emmerich (solo) and actors Moe Hashim and Jojo Macari (paired together). They talked about …
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Episode 1521 - SDCC: Cecilia Lim & Waverley Lim/Sharleen Dee Sy!
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Jimmy had a chance to interview some fellow Filipinos at SDCC! He revisited some of his faves in the mother/daughter powerhouse duo of Kwento Comics, Cecilia and Waverley Lim. They talked THE MASK OF HALIYA, bringing Filipino stories to life, mythology, etc. Cecilia introduced him to Sharleen Dee Sy as they are working on a new app together. Sharle…
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Episode 1520 - SDCC: Batman: Caped Crusader w/ Jamie Chung/Minnie Driver/Hamish Linklater!
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It's our first SDCC press room! Jimmy attended the roundtables for the new Amazon Prime animated series BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER. You'll hear from stars Jamie Chung (Harley Quinn), Minnie Driver (Penguin) and Hamish Linklater (Batman). How did they approach their character? What was the most exciting part about voicing these characters? How is the sh…
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919| Hospital birth with Midwives Turned Cesarean Birth - Abbey Hollett
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Sir Tim Rice tells Graham why he’s a devoted fan of PG Wodehouse and drag superstar RuPaul invites us into his House of Hidden Meanings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Allison Short: Safety Professional, Trainer, & Co-host of the Illusion of Safety Podcast
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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we’re joined by Allison Short, a versatile safety management consultant whose career path is as unique as it is inspiring. Allison's journey began with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, eventually leading her to a master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Her transition from the arts to saf…
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Dance to Success: Merging Brands with Daniel DeFranco
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Join host Holly as she speaks with Daniel DeFranco, Co-CEO of One Beat Dance Brands. In this vibrant episode, Daniel embodies the fusion of passion and business, sharing secrets from backstage management to executive boardrooms. Discover how culture, growth, and employee wellbeing choreograph the success of this dance-focused enterprise! Here are a…
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Episode 1519 - SDCC Recap! Interview w/ Maria Bamford/Scott Marvel Cassidy!
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Sorry for delay of this episode! Jimmy is exhausted after all of his massive and fun coverage from San Diego Comic Con (SDCC). He got around 14 interviews and covered 3 press rooms. He also helped his pal Heidi MacDonald of The Beat by appearing on 2 episode's of Electric Now's "Con Daily" segments. Go check those out on their site! In this episode…
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918| Difficult Hospital Induction Followed by Blissful Homebirth + Challenges Postpartum - Kayla Koyle
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85. Demons, Playing Cards & Wreck This Deck w/ Becky Annison & Secrets of Greek Mysticism w/ George Lizos
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Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata is joined by Becky Annison https://www.instagram.com/beckyannison/, creator of “Wreck This Deck”, the solo role playing and journaling game in which players modify standard playing cards for magical purposes. Topics discussed include the magical power of roleplaying, the intersections between games and rituals, how…
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917| Australian Mom's Positive Hypnobirthing Hospital Birth with Gestational Diabetes - Sarah Purins
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Becky Chambers tells Graham about her solarpunk story of robots and tea monks, “A Psalm for the Wild Built” and BBC Security Correspondent, Frank Gardner reports on voicing his latest thriller, “Invasion”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Dr. Heather Jamieson: Environmental Geochemist & Professor Emerita at Queen's University
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Take a break, we're on Smoko. This week we're joined by the esteemed Dr. Heather Jamieson, Professor Emerita from Queen's University. With over 22 years of experience in the Department of Environmental Studies and the Department of Geosciences and Geological Science Engineering, Dr. Jamieson has made significant contributions to environmental geoch…
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916| Giving Birth in China and Helping Others Navigate Maternity System in China - Ruth Greene
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Reviews: Paranoid Gardens #1, Phoenix #1, The Acolyte s1 finale, The Ark s2 premiere, The Boys s4 finale, Cobra Kai s6 part 1, Hit-Monkey s2, Kite Man: Hell Yeah! s1 series premiere, Sausage Party: Foodtopia s1, Snowpiercer s4 premiere, Those About to Die s1 Jimmy is heading off to San Diego Comic Con and records a little pre-SDCC episode loaded wi…
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Katarina Hein & Becca Mann of the University of Manitoba OPUS (Organization of Physics Undergraduate Students)
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Take a break, we're on Smoko. This week we're joined by two amazing guests: Katarina Hein and Becca Mann, physicists from the University of Manitoba. Katarina and Becca bring their unique perspectives and expertise to the show, offering an engaging and educational conversation about physics, the universe, community, and mentorship. Katarina Hein di…
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“Disobedience”, Naomi’s Alderman’s story of clandestine lesbian love amid the orthodox Jewish community, is our featured book and Katie Price reveals all in her new autobiography, This Is Me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Kaylin McLeod: Manager of Camps at UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach
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Take a break, we're on Smoko. This week we're joined by Kaylin McLeod from UBC Geering Up where we dive deep into the world of STEM education, youth engagement, and the transformative impact of early exposure to engineering. Learn about engineering outreach and youth engagement at Geering Up, and Kaylin's role in fostering a passion for STEM among …
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Reviews: Absolute Power #1, The Domain #1, X-Men vol. 7 #1 Jimmy is off to the IU concert and is super excited about it! So that means a quick little episode for you. Though he does try to stretch time at the end. He does 3 comic reviews on his own w/o any help from reviewer pals. He briefly chats about his upcoming plans for San Diego Comic Con (S…
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Behind the Scenes of a Corporate Leader with Brooke Smith
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Dive into the riveting world of mergers, leadership, and company culture with CEO Brooke Smith. Discover how Deep Water Point & Associates navigate the challenging waters of blending distinct corporate identities while maintaining client trust and financial prosperity. A tell-all session packed with lessons on transparency, mentorship, and the perp…
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915| Peaceful and Empowering Induction followed by Ovarian Surgery and Quick Spontaneous Unmedicated Hospital Birth for Second Baby - Nikki Rogers Stroman
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Memoir Expert Cristen Iris on the Elements of a Well-Written Memoir
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Imagine a tent with only one pole – it would collapse, right? The same principle applies to storytelling, where tentpole scenes provide the essential structure and support. This is true for fiction as well as memoirs and documentaries. In this episode, Cristen Iris discusses how tentpole scenes help you identify an intellectual and emotional arc fo…
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84. Magic, the Phenomena & Simulation Hypothesis w/ Ex V Planis & Unearthing Paranormalcy
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Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata is joined by the hosts of Ex V Planis https://linktr.ee/Exvplanis and Unearthing Paranormalcy podcasts https://www.unpnormalcy.com/ for this special round table discussion about the Simulation Hypothesis, what it is and what its implications might mean for Magic, Death, Morality, and the nature of reality itself! I…
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914| IVF, Nausea, and Positive Hospital Birth and Postpartum Story - Becky Meyers-Pollock
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Ep 5: Candice Carty-Williams and Maria McErlane
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Candice Carty-Williams tells Graham about creating her best-seller, “Queenie” and our Clubbers decide if it deserves a 21-gun salute or should be sent straight to the tower. Actress, presenter and Graham’s co-agony aunt, Maria McErlane, talks about navigating “Bumps in the Road”, Alex Clark gets sporty and we find out what’s topping the book league…
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CCWESTT Live Interview with Keynote Speaker Caroline Mekodom
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This special episode is brought to you by CCWESTT, the Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades, and Technology, and features a live interview with Caroline Mekodom at CCWESTT’s biennial conference: Charting a Course, Navigating Systemic Change held this past May in Victoria, British Columbia. Caroline Mekodom, is a certified eng…
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913| Precipitous Labor and 1st Homebirth then Placental Abruption and NICU Stay for 5th and 6th Births - Cassi Robinson
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Cassi's first four birth stories can be heard here. Links: Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off Beyond the First Latch …
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Episode 1516 - Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear All About It!
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It's been awhile since we reported any news. Jimmy gathered various stories from the last month. He and news anchor Emily will tell you all about them. Comics, TV and film are all included. Are you excited about any of the news they mentioned? Let us know your thoughts. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!…
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912| Magical Hospital Birth Story After Teratoma Surgery During Pregnancy - Sophie
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