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Poured Over is a show for readers who pore over details, obsess over sentences and ideas and stories and characters; readers who ask a lot of questions, just like Poured Over’s host, Miwa Messer, a career bookseller who’s always reading. Follow us here for surprising riffs, candid conversations, a few laughs, and lots of great book recommendations from big name authors and authors on their way to being big names. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional bonus episodes on Sat ...
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The Okie Bookcast is dedicated to helping curious readers like you find your next great read by connecting you to Oklahoma authors and stories. Each episode includes an interview with a contributor to the reading life of Oklahoma - it might be an author, publisher, librarian, reader, bookseller, or other figure. In addition to the interview, each episode includes a review from an Oklahoma author about a book they love. New episodes drop on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Connect w ...
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Perspectives and reflections on the writing and publishing life. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a writer, bookseller, digital publishing advocate, professional speaker, and publishing consultant explores inclusive and collaborative opportunities for writers and book publishing professionals via interviews, discussions, and reflections about the industry. (Mark's personal website is www.markleslie.ca)
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine celebrates ten years in 2021 and features books, reviews, authors, health, music and Humour. The blog supports authors with FREE book marketing in the Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore featuring new books on the shelves, author promotions, and Book Reviews. This podcast is hosted by author and poet Sally Cronin and you can find her more information about her books on https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/
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Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...
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In this series from the Westminster Bookstore our good friend, the author, parent, theologian, and Westminster Professor Jonathan Gibson, will be talking with some of the Bookstore's favorite authors. We hope you'll join us in learning more about why books are so important to the life and health of the church. We also hope to learn more about the lives of those authors we admire - what inspires them, what books on their shelves are worn from many years of reading, and what they do when write ...
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Sleep, relax, and unwind with our original sleepy soundscapes. Featuring nature soundscapes, binaural sleep music, and calming white noise. Become a premium member for access to 8-hour episodes and ad-free listening. Start your 7-day free trial now: https://sleepsounds.supercast.com/new_landing?
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We interview authors, scholars, and other book lovers in Bookings, Canada's only bookstore podcast. We also record author talks from events in the city to share. Recorded from the independent and co-operatively run King's Co-op Bookstore in Halifax, Nova Scotia. www.kingsbookstore.ca
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That Book

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That Book

Hannah Weaver and Michael Goldsmith

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That Book is about those books you've always heard of but have no idea what their deal is. Hosted by Hannah Weaver and Michael Goldsmith, readers with high expectations and low standards.
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Audio Drama, Book & Story Marketing

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To the point tips on marketing your audio drama, audio book or podcast fiction. You should be a writer. You should tell your story. With that said, it may be hard to find an audience for it. At the very least, it will feel harder to build a fanbase for your show than it should. I know. I've been there. A lot. Audiodromeda offers insightful marketing tips for audio drama and audio fiction writers and producers. In each episode, I offer concise and practical insights on writing and marketing, ...
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Learn German with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at GermanPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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Learn Spanish with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at SpanishPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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Learn Japanese with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at JapanesePod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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Learn English with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at EnglishClass101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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Sibling bookstore owners Hannah Harlow and Sam Pfeifle call each other up at random hours and talk about what they're reading and what they're psyched is coming out next. It doesn't get much more bookish than when a publishing executive and MFA in Creative Writing buys a bookstore with an English teacher and journalist.
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Learn spoken Levantine (Syrian/Lebanese) Arabic with engaging and interesting episodes covering culture, history, politics, and the stories of people from the region. These clips are in slow, simplified spoken Arabic from the Levant, with English interjections to help you along. We also provide Arabic and English transcripts on our website:
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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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The Seminary Co-op Bookstores & UChicago Podcast Network

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Open Stacks brings you conversations with scholars, poets, novelists and activists on subjects as eclectic as the books on our shelves, from under-the-radar debates in the academy to pressing contemporary social issues, and from bestselling works of fiction to avant-garde poetics. Recorded live at Chicago's Seminary Co-op Bookstores, Open Stacks invites listeners to sit in on the kind of candid discussions and lively debates made possible by the participation of readers in a public space, wi ...
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Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Cathy Wurzer. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first.
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Inspiring romanticism in today's world by connecting with artisans, storytellers, musicians, naturalists, creators, and passionate people doing remarkable things. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernromantic/subscribe
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Frequency Podcast Network

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Canada’s favourite radio show is The Roz & Mocha Show. It’s your go-to show for entertainment and pop culture exclusives. If you don’t hear it on The Roz & Mocha Show, you won’t hear it anywhere else.
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Haunted Talks is the official podcast of The Haunted Walk. We offer ghost tours and paranormal adventures in Kingston, Ottawa, and Toronto, Ontario. As well as online virtual experiences to everyone in this mortal realm. Each episode explores the paranormal, dark history, tourism, science, or creepy ghost stories. Come along as we ponder the unknown! Hosted by Jim Dean, our Creative Director.
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Across Minnesota and the nation, new and more diverse independent bookstores have been popping up. In fact, for every independent bookstore that has closed since 2020, more than three new ones have opened, according to the American Booksellers Association. It’s part of a continuing trend jumpstarted by the pandemic, and each of these bookstores has…
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As chosen by our Patrons (plus Corinne), our extra book for May is Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov. Gospodinov is Bulgarian, thus fulfilling the prompt to read a book by an author from a country you've never been to, as neither of us have been to Bulgaria. And as a bonus, Time Shelter was announced as the winner of the International Booker Prize …
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Relax in a bookstore and allow the cozy atmosphere to settle your mind and remove distractions. Check out Deep Sleep Sounds on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfXhJgAKd4b6tLVQFvO8XQg Want access to an ad-free, 8-hour version of this episode? Try Deep Sleep Sounds Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepsounds.supercast.com/. Create a mix of…
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Julisa and Eric are such a creative duo. These two literary and confectionary superheroes have founded Storyboard Delights, a bookstore and chocolate shop in Longview Washington. Combining their gifts they have created something extraordinary in Julisa's hometown. Plus: sipping chocolate and coffee! Find out more at www.storyboarddelights.com…
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What was our favourite break up songs when we were teens? If someone offered us a box of everything we’ve ever lost, what would we look for first, and why? Would we rather run a bookstore/ coffee shop or a restaurant? If we were on the show ‘Naked and Afraid’, would we rather be stuck somewhere that's always cool and rainy, or hot and buggy?…
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Happy Global Gay Pride Month! In this episode, I chat with the brilliant Paul Rudnick about his fabulous new novel Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style, writing through the emotional hard-to-write parts, honing observational skills, and the gift of working with talented editors! Paul Rudnick is an author, playwright, and screenwriter. His play…
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Jeff and Rebecca talk about 2022's book sales, The Ripped Bodice branching out, audiobooks keep growing, an interesting new trailer, recent reading, and much more. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. The show can also be found on Stitcher. For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter! Looking for fasc…
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While it may seem like Black-focused media is at a high these days, the reality is only 4% of all media in the U.S. is Black-owned. Moreover, experts say that biased practices from advertisers make it harder for Black-owned media companies to be profitable. NPR's Eric Deggans talks to Byron Allen, about his ambitions to grow his media empire, hold …
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You're tired. You deserve some deep, rejuvenating rest. Relax your mind and body atop a pillowy cloud of sound with this peaceful and soothing sleep music. Check out Deep Sleep Sounds on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfXhJgAKd4b6tLVQFvO8XQg Want access to an ad-free, 8-hour version of this episode? Try Deep Sleep Sounds Premium free for…
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“What if we could do anything? Should we do it? What are the consequences?” Ramona Ausubel’s new novel The Last Animal asks big questions about motherhood, grief and our responsibility to the planet. And there’s a woolly mammoth. Ausubel joins us to talk about the realities of working in male dominated fields, the differences in writing novels and …
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Lullabies. We all know one. Whether we were sung one as a baby or now sing one to our own children. Often, they're used to help babies gently fall asleep. But lullabies can be more than that. They can be used to soothe, to comfort, and to make children feels closer to their parents and vice versa. We hear from Tiffany Ortiz, director of early-child…
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Maurie is throwing out the first pitch at the Blue Jays pride game! Shem’s May recap song. Madonna teases new song with Sam Smith. The 10 worst roads in Ontario list is out. Scottie Pippen says Jordan was a ‘horrible player’. Raven-Symone makes dates sing NDAs.By Frequency Podcast Network
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The Hope Diamond, a mesmerizing blue diamond that weighs a staggering 45 carats, has a strange history that stretches back centuries. But beyond its stunning beauty lies a tale of intrigue, tragedy, and a supposed curse that has fascinated generations. Legends tell us that the origins of this exceptional gem can be traced back to the mines of India…
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About Dizz Tate: DIZZ TATE grew up in Florida and lives in London, U.K. She has had short stories published in Granta, The Stinging Fly, Dazed, No Tokens Journal, Five Dials, 3:AM Magazine, among other publications. She was long-listed for the Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award in 2020 and won the Bristol Short Story Prize in 2019. Brutes is he…
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Mark interviews Riley Odell, an autistic writer of horror, humor, and bizarro stories. As an autism/neurodiversity advocate, Riley is working on a speculative fiction anthology about neurodiverse characters written by neurodiverse writers called Divergent Realms: Speculative Stories About Neurodiversity. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a person…
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Taylor Swift drops ‘Karma’ remix with Ice Spice. ‘Barbie’ movie soundtrack tracklist is out. Pedro Pascal lets fans stick their fingers in his eye. ‘Succession’ ratings are huge! Blue Jays Pitcher Anthony Bass says sorry. 83 year old Al Pacino is going to be a dad. Kim Cattrall is BACK, and films a scene for ‘And Just Like That’.…
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In the months ahead of the election, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faced criticism for his government's response to devastating earthquakes and for crushing inflation. Yet, he still managed to come out ahead in this week's runoff election, extending his two-decade tenure leading Turkey by another five years. His victory was a case study in…
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Hundreds of workers in Windom, Minnesota are out of a job starting Friday. We talk with two people who are trying to help them figure out what to do. And we talk with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara after more than six months on the job. It has been over a decade since lesbian, gay, and bisexual people were barred from the military. A Minneso…
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The Lynx are still looking for the first win of their season. The Minnesota Aurora pre-professional women’s soccer team has had a dazzling start to theirs. The Twins? They’re doing okay. Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer with their take on what’s happening on the Minnesota sports scene.…
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More than a thousand workers at the Windom, Minn. hog slaughtering plant, Hylife, face their last day of work Friday. That's at least partially a result of the hog industry taking a downturn this year. In early April, Manitoba-based HyLife announced plans to close the Windom plant if they could not find a buyer and soon after that, they filed for b…
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It has been nearly seven months since Brian O’Hara was confirmed as the police chief of Minneapolis. As the first police chief appointed after George Floyd died under a Minneapolis police officer's knee, O'Hara is entrusted with changing the culture within MPD as the world watches. MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer talked with Chief O’Hara about what he h…
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It has been over a decade since Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was repealed. The policy was issued under President Clinton in 1993, and it prohibited openly gay, lesbian and bisexual recruits from serving in the military. MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer talked with Lavender CEO Stephen Rocheford and Major General Shawn Manke about the story behind the first nati…
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These two authors tackle important subjects with new research and keen insight. Héctor Tobar’s Our Migrant Souls delves into the “Latino” identity with thorough analysis of history, culture and extensive interviews. Tobar joins us to talk about the concepts of ethnicity and race, hearing stories from people across the country and more. King: A Life…
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Your host Chie talks about nerimono, or Japanese paste products, usually fish paste products. I promise they're better than they sound! LBJP is a podcast for Japanese learners aimed to provide a laid-back environment to casually learn Japanese as well as get exposed to cultural things or interesting tid-bits you might run into in your studies or wh…
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The right to repair movement scored a big victory last week in Minnesota, where it got legislation signed into law that requires manufacturers to let independent shops and consumers buy the parts and tools necessary to repair their own equipment. The new law could make fixing your own devices, gadgets and appliances a lot easier in states across th…
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Leaders in the DFL party have voted to sanction a Minneapolis city council candidate after a tumultuous convention earlier this month. We'll unpack this decision with the party chair. And Sven Sundgaard will break down a hot and stormy weather forecast for the rest of the week. Healing from the trauma caused by gun violence is an uphill battle. We'…
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Hello! It's the update that we've all been waiting for. In this episode we talk about the Pokémon Home update that allows us to bring some exciting old Pokémon into Scarlet and Violet. We discuss several of them and how they could fit into VGC. We hope you enjoy! Here is a link to the spreadsheet we were referring to that shows the added and remove…
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We've got a story for you from our history series “Minnesota Now and Then.” This time, we’re going back to November 1948. Folk and blues singer Huddie Ledbetter, known by his stage name Lead Belly, had just finished a tour of Minnesota college towns, when he turned up at a friend’s Minneapolis home and gave a short concert. It was a moment that wou…
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In late spring, coyote pups spend their first few weeks of life hunkered in dens — some of which are tucked in Minnesota’s various urban parks. And the pups are just about to make moves - leaving the den with their parents for a new home base. A research team based at the University of Minnesota is monitoring some of these animals to learn more abo…
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Outdoor activities like hiking, biking and bird watching can soothe the soul. Our next guest says awareness of the natural environment around us is key to healing from— and preventing— the gun violence that plagues the U.S. Farji Shaheer is the founder and director of the new nonprofit, Innovative SOULutions. It partners with Three Rivers Park Dist…
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The Minnesota DFL party has voted to ban a Minneapolis city council candidate from ever seeking the party's nomination. The move stems from chaos at the Minneapolis Ward 10 endorsing convention on May 13, and results in a ban on Minneapolis City Council candidate Nasri Warsame from seeking the DFL endorsement for any office. His supporters were all…
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