Best Big Boy Island Podcasts (2024)

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Celebrating Sam with the Orangemen: Part 2 37:12

1h ago37:12

37:12

From Croke Park to the Olympics, the boys of Armagh have been making their mark. Like Daniel Wiffen, Joe is a former pupil of St Pat’s in Armagh and naturally he has his own accomplishments to add to the honours board. Including one few people felt they needed to know. Joe also explains why Armagh’s All Ireland is so important and considers how muc…

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Jessica Anthony on THE MOST 40:39

35m ago40:39

40:39

The Most by Jessica Anthony is an immersive story about a housewife at her wit’s end that is sure to pack a punch. Anthony joined us to talk about writing a novella, 1950s American culture, voice in fiction and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                …

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Cups, cops and complainers. Celebrating Sam with the Orangemen 47:15

1h ago47:15

47:15

Unforgettable things have happened here. These words were used to describe the history of West Cork but they also could be a fitting description of the history created in Croke Park by Armagh. But some people don’t see it that way. On Free State today, Joe and Dion ask why certain unionist politicians can’t lead. In Armagh a PSNI officer faces sanc…

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Family Affair - S:1/E:14 Think Deep 1:56:21

43m ago1:56:21

1:56:21

Tach & Jimmy look back and hilariously dissect S:1/E:14 Think Deep of FAMILY AFFAIR! So, check it out! BUY ME A COFFEE! MAKE A DONATION HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/averybradypodcast Use our Amazon Affiliate Link here: https://www.averybradypodcast.com/shop Get your Gilligan’s Island DVD box set here: https://amzn.to/3ALIhFo A VERY BRADY PODCAST …

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Lev Grossman on THE BRIGHT SWORD 40:28

3d ago40:28

40:28

The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman is a fresh take on a familiar world, complete with legends and honor, our favorite mythical sword and wayward knights, hard truths of a fallen empire and plenty of heart. Grossman joined us live to talk about why he chose to take on King Arthur, his extensive research process, world building and more with Jenna Seer…

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Juliet Grames on The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia 45:05

31m ago45:05

45:05

The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia by Juliet Grames is a historical mystery with a literary bent set in an isolated Italian village. Grames joins us to talk about 1960s Europe, power dynamics and patriarchy, writing crime fiction and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Lian…

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The Boys from the County Armagh. Some Orangemen have culture. 48:44

37m ago48:44

48:44

Is there hope for America and the world if Kamala Harris becomes president? Or is the deterioration in the US terminal? On this episode of Free State, Joe talks to Dion about the Joe Biden he knows, how he can never forgive him for what is happening in Gaza and why Biden resisted leaving for so long because he knows no other life outside politics. …

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Sarah Manguso on Liars 42:44

2h ago42:44

42:44

Liars by Sarah Manguso takes a loving marriage and flips it on its head, one painful revelation at a time. Manguso joins us to talk about artistic expression, the importance of experimentation and instinct in writing, survival through storytelling and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer …

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The GAA is more important than money. For everything else there’s Mastercard. 35:42

2h ago35:42

35:42

America has Donald Trump’s Republican convention; Ireland has the All-Ireland hurling final. America has Hulk Hogan; Ireland has Tony Kelly. On Free State, Dion and Joe discuss the cultural importance of the All-Ireland final. What is it that makes hurling compelling? Why is sport at its most powerful such an important unifying force? As Joe Biden …

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The Brady Bunch - S:1/E:14 Father of the Year (REVISITED) 1:59:58

5h ago1:59:58

1:59:58

Tach & Jimmy look back and hilariously dissect and REVISIT S:1/E:14 Father of the Year of THE BRADY BUNCH! So, check it out! BUY ME A COFFEE! MAKE A DONATION HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/averybradypodcast Use our Amazon Affiliate Link here: https://www.averybradypodcast.com/shop Get your Gilligan’s Island DVD box set here: https://amzn.to/3ALIhFo…

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Karla Cornejo Villavicencio on CATALINA 44:36

3h ago44:36

44:36

Catalina by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio is a pointed, often funny, and unexpected coming-of-age story. Cornejo Villavicencio joins us to talk about themes of identity, social dynamics, hagiography and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                    New ep…

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Kevin Barry on THE HEART IN WINTER 44:56

42m ago44:56

44:56

The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry is a wildly funny western following lovers on the run in 1890s Montana. Barry joined us live to talk about writing his first novel set in America, his writing style, bending genre, character development and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed …

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Big hair, bowler hats & bonfires. Can Orangemen survive the modern world? 35:17

3h ago35:17

35:17

As tricolours burned on the bonfires in the north before the Twelfth of July, the Irish far right stayed silent. What does that tell us about their allegiances? Why are there so many Israel flags flying in loyalist areas in the north? What does that tell us about their allegiances? On Free State, Dion and Joe look at what is next for unionism as th…

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Liz Moore on THE GOD OF THE WOODS 40:05

2h ago40:05

40:05

Riveting mystery meets family drama at a summer camp in The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. Moore joined us live to talk about choosing her setting and themes, emphasizing character development, class dynamics and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.              …

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Crosshairs and Crossbars: Trump’s Close Call & Southgate’s England Misfire 36:55

2d ago36:55

36:55

Across Ireland, people celebrated when Spain beat England in the Euros final. Even Dion was happy, but a few were appalled at the carry on. On Free State today, Joe and Dion wonder why people are still policing celebrations and examine England’s failings, cultural and sporting. The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has been called a crossroad…

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Alisa Alering on SMOTHERMOSS 40:13

5h ago40:13

40:13

Smothermoss by Alisa Alering is an atmospheric, haunting and sometimes mystical family story set against the backdrop of 1980s Appalachia. Alering joins us to talk about the importance of nature in the novel, the blurred lines between fantasy and reality and writing the relationship between two sisters with cohost Jenna Seery. We end this episode w…

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The Brady Bunch - S:1/E:13 Is There a Doctor in the House? (REVISITED) 2:12:07

7h ago2:12:07

2:12:07

Tach & Jimmy look back and hilariously dissect and REVISIT S:1/E:13 Is There a Doctor in the House? of THE BRADY BUNCH! So, check it out! BUY ME A COFFEE! MAKE A DONATION HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/averybradypodcast Use our Amazon Affiliate Link here: https://www.averybradypodcast.com/shop Get your Gilligan’s Island DVD box set here: https://am…

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Tiya Miles on NIGHT FLYER 51:34

2d ago51:34

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In Night Flyer, Tiya Miles uncovers the humanity behind the legend with this brilliant account of Harriet Tubman’s life. Miles joins us to talk about reconstructing history with limited sources, shaping historical narratives, cultural heritage through storytelling and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hoste…

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Never say never again part 2. What we talk about when we don’t talk about Joe Biden 35:48

3d ago35:48

35:48

When Keir Starmer visited Northern Ireland, it was a moment when it was possible to believe that things will start moving again. Casement Park will be built, maybe in time for the Euros in 2028 and the childish stunts of the recent past might not be tolerated with Hilary Benn as Secretary of State. Joe talks about why it’s important to distinguish …

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner on LONG ISLAND COMPROMISE 50:32

4d ago50:32

50:32

Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner is a story about the benefits and consequences of wealth and the lengths we'll go to run from our real stories. Brodesser-Akner joins us to talk about family dynamics and trauma, privilege, the American dream and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miw…

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Never say never again, part 1. The fall of the House of Paisley (and Harte) 41:32

9d ago41:32

41:32

In France, the far right have been rejected. In Britain, the Conservatives are gone. Keir Starmer visited the north this week and there is a new hope in Ireland that change is coming. But what about Derry? In Free State today, Joe and Dion look at the fall of the House of Paisley (and Mickey Harte). What do the election results tell us about Northe…

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The Facts of Life - S:5/E:18 Big Fish/Little Fish 2:07:42

7d ago2:07:42

2:07:42

Tach & Jimmy look back and hilariously dissect S:5/E:18 Big Fish/Little Fish of THE FACTS OF LIFE! So, check it out! BUY ME A COFFEE! MAKE A DONATION HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/averybradypodcast Use our Amazon Affiliate Link here: https://www.averybradypodcast.com/shop Get your Gilligan’s Island DVD box set here: https://amzn.to/3ALIhFo A VERY …

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Riley Sager on MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT 48:06

7d ago48:06

48:06

When the past comes back to haunt a small town, it's up to one boy to contend with what happened while discovering just what safety really means in Riley Sager’s Middle of the Night. Sager joins us to talk about his inspirations for the novel, 90s nostalgia, the spookiness of the suburbs and more with guest host, Chris Gillespie. We end this episod…

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Timothy Egan on A FEVER IN THE HEARTLAND 50:08

15d ago50:08

50:08

In A Fever in the Heartland, Timothy Egan takes us back to Jazz Age America to deliver a true story of an American woman shutting down a con man's plans. Egan joins us to talk about his past in storytelling, some of America’s lesser-known history, his approaches to writing narrative nonfiction and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This ep…

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And then there were four, part 2. The football factory - how science is replacing humans with robots. 30:59

10d ago30:59

30:59

Sport is too important to fall into the hands of cultural vandals. The death of Mícheal Ó Muircheartaigh was a reminder of the role sport plays in Irish life. Nothing elevates a community like sporting joy and community is central to all that is good in Irish life. On Free State, Joe and Dion look at how sport has been turned into a commodity. From…

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Claire Messud on THIS STRANGE EVENTFUL HISTORY 55:01

11d ago55:01

55:01

Claire Messud’s This Strange Eventful History is a sweeping, multigenerational family saga told over the course of 70 years. Messud joins us to talk about her family connection to the novel, identity and colonialism, the concept of home and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book recommendations from Ma…

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And then there were four, Part 1: The last days of the Dublin empire. 45:41

12d ago45:41

45:41

What is wrong with Gaelic football? Joe insisted that Dion watch the All Ireland quarter finals last weekend and will he ever forgive him? On Free State, Joe reflects on the decline and fall of Dublin and explains what they need to do next. Joe and Dion also remember Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh and Joe recalls his days training with him in Dublin. The…

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Yume Kitasei on THE STARDUST GRAIL 43:04

14d ago43:04

43:04

The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei brings readers from the libraries of Princeton to alien planets for a heist story like no other and is a great read for lovers of alien tech, found family and saving the world. Kitasei joins us to talk about her inspirations for her novels, themes of identity and memory, why we should all read more sci-fi and more…

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The Brady Bunch - S:1/E:12 The Voice of Christmas (REVISITED) 1:41:40

14d ago1:41:40

1:41:40

Tach & Jimmy revisit and hilariously dissect S:1/E:12 The Voice of Christmas of THE BRADY BUNCH! So, check it out! BUY ME A COFFEE! MAKE A DONATION HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/averybradypodcast Use our Amazon Affiliate Link here: https://www.averybradypodcast.com/shop Get your Gilligan’s Island DVD box set here: https://amzn.to/3ALIhFo A VERY BR…

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Claire Lombardo on SAME AS IT EVER WAS 42:00

16d ago42:00

42:00

Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo is a novel about friendship, family and the struggles that can come along with both. Lombardo joins us live at BN Upper West Side to talk about creating her characters, her writing process, her recent book recommendations and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by…

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Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose. Derry, from Death Row to Croke Park. Part 2 31:44

17d ago31:44

31:44

What is your greatest fear? How much do we all dread humiliation? Derry were humiliated three times in the championship but are still alive. They’ve been to the bottom. Now, the only way is up and they have nothing left to fear. On Free State today Joe and Dion look ahead to Derry’s game against Kerry and what may be another upset. Are Derry now Al…

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Julia Phillips on BEAR 47:55

28d ago47:55

47:55

Bear by Julia Phillips is a wild story about the collision between people's dreams and animals' realities. Phillips joins us to talk about writing with themes of isolation and survival, the emotional intensity of relationships between sisters, her reading habits and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted …

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From death row to Croke Park. Derry, Mayo and milking the cows in Killala Part 1. 36:40

19d ago36:40

36:40

How much credit does Mickey Harte deserve for Derry’s win over Mayo? On Free State, Joe tells Dion how Derry pulled off what many felt was the shock of the season. Was it really a shock? Joe didn’t think so and neither did the local rat catcher in Mayo. Dion wonders if Mayo are like the Scottish football team but Joe explains why they’re more like …

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The Brady Bunch - S:1/E:11 Vote For Brady (REVISITED) 2:18:28

1M ago2:18:28

2:18:28

Tach & Jimmy look back and hilariously dissect and revisit S:1/E:11 Vote for Brady of THE BRADY BUNCH! So, check it out! BUY ME A COFFEE! MAKE A DONATION HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/averybradypodcast Use our Amazon Affiliate Link here: https://www.averybradypodcast.com/shop Get your Gilligan’s Island DVD box set here: https://amzn.to/3ALIhFo A V…

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Edmund White and Garth Greenwell on NOCTURNES FOR THE KING OF NAPLES 47:23

21d ago47:23

47:23

Nocturnes for the King of Naples by Edmund White with a foreword by Garth Greenwell reflects on love, life and time in this stunning epistolary novel. Both authors joined us to talk to us about bringing back this novel from 1978, the evolution of style and themes, musicality in creative writing and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This e…

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Robin Sloan on MOONBOUND 58:44

23d ago58:44

58:44

Moonbound by Robin Sloan is a novel featuring charm, wit and time-bending set in the world of Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore. Sloan joins us to talk about imaging the future in his writing, creating unique and engaging stories, literature as nourishment and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book reco…

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The Irish Elections: How the elites persuade sheep to vote for wolves. 1:06:50

24d ago1:06:50

1:06:50

At the American Ambassador’s residence in Dublin last week, there was an extraordinary event. Many of the main architects of the peace process gathered to talk about how it was done and what the world can learn from it as the horrors of Gaza continue. Joe was among the invited audience and it reminded him of a time when politicians were serious. On…

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Rufi Thorpe on MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES 47:03

1M ago47:03

47:03

Margo’s Got Money Troubles features Rufi Thorpe’s wry voice and sharp insights in a rollicking ride about the hustle and grind life, complicated families, and social media. Thorpe joins us to talk about empowered characters, stigmas and societal judgements of young mothers, the dangers of ambition and more with guest host, Jenna Seery. This episode…

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Jungle Book. The essential survival guide for Gaelic footballers. Featuring Brian Mullins and an All Star cast 38:51

26d ago38:51

38:51

Will Joe be wearing a half and half scarf when Mayo play Derry? On Free State, Joe explains to Dion why he will be desperate for a Derry win when the two counties play. He remembers his many memorable encounters with the great Brian Mullins, one of which ended with Joe promising to seek professional help. He didn’t follow up on this promise. This e…

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A Father's Perspective on Grief, Growth and Gratitude: a Conversation with Amiel Handelsman 50:14

27d ago50:14

50:14

Amiel Handelsman opens up about his personal experience of loss and grief and how he found healing power in his discovery of positive psychology. Amiel discusses the importance of acknowledging and expressing grief, particularly for men and removing the taboos. He shares his experience of losing his first child in the hospital after a preterm live …

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KB Brookins on PRETTY 43:47

28d ago43:47

43:47

In Pretty, poet KB Brookins shines a light on their life with a remarkable queer coming-of-age memoir. Brookins joined us to talk about gender identity, resiliency and joy in the face of adversity, nonlinear storytelling and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.  …

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Head of the Class - S:3/E:20 King of Remedial 2:04:03

2M ago2:04:03

2:04:03

Tach & Jimmy look back and hilariously dissect S:3/E:20 King of Remedial of HEAD OF THE CLASS! So, check it out! BUY ME A COFFEE! MAKE A DONATION HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/averybradypodcast Use our Amazon Affiliate Link here: https://www.averybradypodcast.com/shop Get your Gilligan’s Island DVD box set here: https://amzn.to/3ALIhFo A VERY BRAD…

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Griffin Dunne on THE FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB 57:23

1M ago57:23

57:23

Griffin Dunne's long-awaited memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club is a stunning portrait of the 70s and 80s, and the stubborn persistence of life through tragedy. Dunne joins us to talk about his childhood, relationships with artists like Joan Didion and Carrie Fisher, overcoming tragedy and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of …

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Mickey Harte, football manager. Oh Lord it’s so Harte to be humble, Part 2 29:36

1M ago29:36

29:36

As Derry fall apart under Mickey Harte, what are those closest to the squad saying? Who else - if anyone- is responsible for the fall in recent months? On Free State, it’s Mickey Harte week with a forensic analysis of where it went wrong at Derry and if anything can be done to save their summer. Dion also triggers Joe by mentioning a name that may …

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Nicola Yoon on ONE OF OUR KIND 49:49

1M ago49:49

49:49

Nicola Yoon’s adult fiction debut, One of Our Kind, is a novel of class, privilege and how things may not always be what they seem. Yoon joins us to talk about writing for a new audience, literary influences, themes of race and belonging and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book recommendations from M…

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‘Oh Lord, it’s so Harte to be humble.’ Part 1 31:50

1M ago31:50

31:50

Who will Mickey Harte blame next? Was it inevitable that it would fall apart at Derry? On Free State today, Joe and Dion talk about the fall and fall of Mickey Harte. Joe explains why Harte is an intruder in the county and how it went to pieces. They look at why the Derry County Board have betrayed the values of the GAA by bringing Harte in. But a …

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Morgan Talty on FIRE EXIT 53:10

1M ago53:10

53:10

Fire Exit by Morgan Talty centers around a man grappling with a secret and trying to care for the few loved ones left in his life. Talty joined us live to talk about Native American identity and his work, the process of writing novels and short form fiction, the importance and impact of storytelling and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. T…

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Essie Chambers on SWIFT RIVER 49:07

1M ago49:07

49:07

Swift River by Essie Chambers is a story of family mythology and coming-of-age that you won't want to put down. Chambers joins us to talk about themes of race and class in her work, navigating identity, growth through storytelling and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with a TBR Top Off from Marc and Jamie. This episod…

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The unbearable agony of Palestine. Part 2. With Gideon Levy 34:50

1M ago34:50

34:50

Gideon Levy says he is an Israeli patriot. But he is a patriot in a land where truth is seen as treason. In Part 2 of his Free State interview, Gideon Levy provides a frightening insight into Israel today. As Israeli government censorship looks to silence the truth about Gaza, he tells Joe and Dion what happens to those who write honestly about the…

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Sarah Perry on ENLIGHTENMENT 34:19

2M ago34:19

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Enlightenment by Sarah Perry is a story of lost love, longing and scientific pursuit with transportive and transformative prose. Perry joins us to talk about writing about ethics, class and money in her work, female rage, redemption and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Ha…

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