Best Brian Mullins Podcasts (2024)

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Walkable Neighbourhoods and their Connection to Health and Happiness 8:46

1d ago8:46

8:46

An AI interpretation of Walkable Neighborhoods:Linkages Between Place, Health, and Happiness in Younger and Older Adults, a published study (Journal of the American Planning Association) led by Professor Kevin M. Leyden, University of Galway. The study has been selected by Mather Institute as a Silver Award recipient of the 2024 Innovative Research…

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Be a Cockroach at the Columbus Book Festival 52:37

1d ago52:37

52:37

Page Count hit the road in July to record a panel interview with authors and podcasters Rob Harvilla, Libby Kay, and Alex Rowland in front of a live audience at the Columbus Book Festival. Listen in as Rob, Libby, and Alex discuss their work, offer tips for other writers and podcasters, define “podcast princess,” share mistakes and lessons learned,…

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David Sierra, CJF 16:41

2d ago16:41

16:41

Welcome, everyone. Well, I'm about at the midpoint of my English farrier tour, had a great time at Focus and The International, and got a lot of fantastic interviews done. Stay tuned for those. As it goes at that type of event, I had a lot of fun and interesting conversations with fellow farriers, both on and off the mic. My esteemed tour guide, Da…

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40 Years of Poetry with David Hassler 34:43

15d ago34:43

34:43

In celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University, David Hassler, the Bob and Walt Wick Executive Director of the Wick Poetry Center, sheds light on the Center’s history, programs, and community impact while also sharing a few poems and discussing highlights from the recent anniversary events. Robert Wick…

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Jim Blurton 16:12

16d ago16:12

16:12

Welcome everyone. Before we start today, I wanted to have a discussion about mental health. Just this summer in Ontario, we had two farriers take their own lives. Over the relatively brief time that I've been a farrier, this has occurred far too many times. I know from discussions I've had with many of my friends and peers that it does seem to be g…

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Settling Ohio with Timothy G. Anderson & Brian Shoen 41:12

29d ago41:12

41:12

Brian Schoen, Ph.D., and Timothy G. Anderson, Ph.D., the editors of Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond, discuss Ohio’s history, the inspiration for and genesis of Settling Ohio, their process for putting the book together, academic publishing, and more. Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond was Ohio Center for the Book’s 2024 Great Reads fro…

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Craig Stark CJF 20:41

1M ago20:41

20:41

Welcome everyone! A little shopkeeping before we start. The BFBA's Focus and the Stoneleigh International are coming up at the end of this month. If you haven't already heard my most recent episode on the 2022 Focus and International, give that one a listen and it'll give you a pretty good idea as to what you can expect over there. Both are truly w…

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BFBA Focus Convention and the International at Stoneleigh 46:15

1M ago46:15

46:15

Welcome, everyone. We are less than a month away from the BFBA's Focus Convention and the International at Stoneleigh. It's not too late to pre order your tickets online, and I highly recommend doing so after bearing witness to the record long queues last year for people who waited to purchase theirs at the event. I've been told that protocols have…

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Carving a Story with Chiquita Mullins Lee & Carmella Van Vleet 40:57

1M ago40:57

40:57

Chiquita Mullins Lee and Carmella Van Vleet, authors of the picture book You Gotta Meet Mr. Pierce!, discuss the life, art, and significance of Elijah Pierce, a celebrated, self-taught Black folk artist known for his wood carvings. They share how their book grew out of Lee’s play about Elijah Pierce, their collaborative writing process, their exper…

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Meghan Coyle CJF 18:50

1M ago18:50

18:50

Today's guest is a mover and shaker in the farrier world whose efforts have received a lot of well deserved attention this past year. She's a brand ambassador for Mustad and recently had a feature article about her in the Equine Living in the Bluegrass magazine. Last year, Meghan traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico as one of the clinicians in Vern …

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Exploring the Myth of Annie Oakley with Sara Moore Wagner 43:10

2M ago43:10

43:10

Poet Sara Moore Wagner takes listeners on a deep dive into the life and legend of Ohio-born sharpshooter Annie Oakley. As the subject of Wagner’s latest poetry collection, LADY WING SHOT, Oakley appears as an allegorical figure whose stories are built on both fact and fiction—a woman irrevocably connected to the myth of the American West, the cult …

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Haydn Price DipWCF GradDipELR 22:48

2M ago22:48

22:48

Today's guest, is another gentleman from across the pond. You probably heard Haydn mentioned before quite fondly by Ben Benson in his episode. Haydn has even been a guest as a panelist from a discussion I recorded at Focus a couple of years back. I've had several folks explain to me the influence that Hayden has had on the farrier trade in the UK. …

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Touring the Thurber House 37:22

2M ago37:22

37:22

What do ghosts, unicorns, The New Yorker, and wild wallpaper patterns have in common? James Thurber, of course. Laura and Don take Page Count on the road to give listeners an audio tour of the Thurber House in Columbus, where Leah Wharton, operations director, and Steve Andersson, a docent and educator, shed light on the life and work of the Americ…

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Mark White AWCF 49:56

2M ago49:56

49:56

Welcome everyone. I met today's guest at Stoneleigh at the same time I met one of our previous guests, James Todd. As you will hear, James and Mark are great friends, and I was happy we managed to get both of them in for an interview. It was not planned, but I found it interesting that this guest and our last one both had hard learned lessons about…

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Brian Ward On The Broadcast CBC Todd O Brien May 2024 11:35

3M ago11:35

11:35

A research team led by University of Galway is investigating whether climate change is reducing the impact that some of tiniest organisms in the oceans have on CO2 levels in the atmosphere.By University of Galway

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At the Sewanee Writers’ Conference with Leah Stewart 42:39

3M ago42:39

42:39

It’s summertime, and writers, you know what that means: it’s conference season! To celebrate, we’re speaking with Leah Stewart, the director of the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, one of the best and most prestigious writing workshops in the country. Stewart shares how the conference works, the changes she’s made since taking the reins as director, ti…

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Alan Dryg ASF AWCF 1:18:45

3M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Welcome, everyone. I first met today's guest at Spruce Meadows in Alberta. I had just arrived at the beautiful and expansive grounds and could not find a single staff member to direct me to Craig's competition tent. Always friendly and eager to help, Alan immediately stood up, and despite being sore from his recent back surgery, led me to where the…

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The Center for the Book Is a State of Mind 36:08

3M ago36:08

36:08

Straight from “the mothership of all libraries,” Guy Lamolinara, head of the Library of Congress Center for the Book, joins Laura and Don to discuss how his career evolved from aspiring dentist to journalist to thirty-four-year veteran of the Library of Congress, his formative years in Cleveland, the network of Center for the Book state affiliates,…

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Stephen Hill FWCF 1:08:44

3M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Welcome everyone. Stephen Hill FWCF came highly recommended by many farriers in England while I was there for Stoneleigh. Thanks to an introduction from Jamie Hughes, I was able to sit down with him and do this interview. You will notice this common theme from many of the interviews that I did there, wherein the guests and I go into deep detail abo…

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100 Years of Writer’s Digest 41:46

4M ago41:46

41:46

Writer’s Digest Editor-in-Chief Amy Jones opens the magazine’s archives to take us back to a time when typewriters were king, paying markets for short stories abounded, and song sharks lurked in the literary waters. Tune in to learn what has changed in the last 100 years for writers—and what hasn’t. (Spoiler: Rejection is a constant. Typewriters an…

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Steffi Kersten CF 41:33

4M ago41:33

41:33

I have run into today's guest several times over the years and unfortunately, our exchanges have always been brief. I was looking forward to getting to know Steffi better at Vern Powell's Puerto Vallarta clinic in Mexico, but I missed one trip and she missed the other. We finally connected at last year's Stoneleigh for long enough to be able to sit…

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Rediscovering Dawn Powell 45:54

4M ago45:54

45:54

Hemingway called her his favorite novelist. Gore Vidal directed attention back to her work after her death. Even Rory Gilmore was spotted reading her novels in Gilmore Girls. Who was Dawn Powell, and why isn't her work more widely known? Dr. Jennifer Swartz-Levine, Professor of English and Dean of the School of Arts, Education, Humanities, and Soci…

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Jamie Hughes DipWCF and Sam Masters DipWCF 1:02:37

4M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

I met these two characters a couple of years back at my very first Stoneleigh. They played a very key role in all aspects of the competition and Focus. They helped set it up, run it, and tear it down and they stayed until the very last case had been packed up. As you will hear, Sam has a family background in theater production. So he is the reason …

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Page Count Live with Hanif Abdurraqib & Jacqueline Woodson 40:53

5M ago40:53

40:53

In a special episode recorded before a live audience at the 2024 Ohioana Book Festival, Jacqueline Woodson and Hanif Abdurraqib discuss their latest books, their artistic influences, how they define “making it” as a writer, what it was like to win the MacArthur Fellowship, how they navigate their public roles as authors, how libraries impacted thei…

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James (Jim) Hayter DipWcf hons 50:29

5M ago50:29

50:29

Welcome everyone. As you will hear, I met Jim Hayter a few times by this point through my travels across the pond to Stoneleigh, as well as at the World Championships in Calgary. Each time he was accompanied by his son, George. As will become quite clear during the interview, Jim is quite proud of his son and all that he has accomplished. When you …

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Season 3 Trailer 1:55

5M ago1:55

1:55

Page Count’s third season kicks off on May 21! Listen to snippets from just a few of our upcoming episodes featuring the following authors and experts: Amy Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Writer’ Digest, dips into the magazine’s archives to consider what has changed in the literary world—and what hasn’t—in the last 100 years. Jacqueline Woodson and Hanif…

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James Todd 54:21

5M ago54:21

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I was introduced to this gentleman under the big competition marquee at Stoneleigh. I had just run into one of my friends, Ellie-May Buckland, whose interview is also in the pipeline, and she said, you should meet James. He would make a great interview. So she made the introduction and without hesitation, James agreed to sit down and have a chat. A…

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Page Count Turns Two! 12:45

6M ago12:45

12:45

Laura and Don celebrate Page Count’s second anniversary by sharing some of their favorite episodes along with a few fun facts. For example, did you know that this is the sixtieth Page Count episode? Or that cotton is the traditional gift for second anniversaries? Or that Laura is only in this for the fame and glory? Finally, Don and Laura offer a q…

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Douwe Dokter 23:59

6M ago23:59

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I first met Douwe and his wife Naomi on my first trip to Stoneleigh. He was one of the judges that year and understandably quite busy. So while we made plans to do the interview then, it didn't work out. Last year, however, Douwe was back, but this time as part of the Dutch team and he had a little bit more time, so he made it happen. You'll hear u…

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2024 Ohioana Book Festival Preview 27:40

6M ago27:40

27:40

David Weaver, executive director of the Ohioana Library Association, makes his second appearance on the podcast to discuss the upcoming Ohioana Book Festival. In addition to sharing festival highlights, including a special live Page Count conversation featuring Hanif Abdurraqib and Jacqueline Woodson, Weaver discusses his work with Ohioana, his upc…

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Derek Poupard 45:40

6M ago45:40

45:40

Welcome everyone. I'm trying to recall the first time I met this gentleman. I've known him by reputation for years and unfortunately missed a clinic he had put on up in Ontario here a few years back. Everyone who attended had great things to say, so I suffered a sufficient dose of FOMO from missing that one. I finally managed to catch up with Derek…

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Alchemy of Writing with Claire McMillan 36:45

7M ago36:45

36:45

In celebration of the paperback release of her latest novel, Alchemy of a Blackbird, Claire McMillan discusses the art and life of Remedios Varo, historical fiction, surrealism, and Pamela Colman Smith, the artist behind the world’s most famous tarot deck. She also dives into the alchemy of writing, from finding the perfect title to writing “drawer…

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Ben Benson AWCF 1:06:00

7M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Today's guest has played an important role in having me over to Stoneleigh the past couple of years, so I could interview farriers from across the pond, promote the BFBA's Focus Convention, and of course, spend some quality time with my podcast bro, Danny Bennett. As you will hear, Ben is a busy man with a lot of irons in the fire. From his positio…

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Writers Unplugged Presents: Susan Petrone 55:58

7M ago55:58

55:58

We’re pleased to share this Writers Unplugged event featuring Cleveland author Susan Petrone. Jen Jumba of Cleveland Public Library conducted this interview in person on February 7, 2024, to discuss Petrone’s latest novel, the power of music, the unreliability of memory, the thrill of finding yourself in a book, and, of course, the falafel and milk…

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Sarah-Mary Brown FWCF 41:24

7M ago41:24

41:24

I finally got to meet the legendary Sarah-Mary Brown at this year's International at Stoneleigh. Because he was so busy being the chief steward, Danny Bennett left me in the capable hands of Jamie Hughes to arrange guests and keep the interviews coming. I was listing off my wish list of potential guests to Jamie and when I said Sarah Brown, he stop…

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Nuala Ní Chonghaile in conversation with Dr Richard Manton 24:45

7M ago24:45

24:45

In the latest edition of our Sustainability Podcast, Internal Communications Officer Nuala Ní Chonghaile speaks to Dr Richard Manton, the inaugural Director of Sustainability Director of Sustainability, charged with establishing a Sustainability Office and leading the implementation of our ambitious sustainability strategy.Three books that Dr Manto…

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Cringe & Controversy with Brian Broome 39:31

8M ago39:31

39:31

Brian Broome, author of the debut memoir Punch Me Up to the Gods, discusses growing up in rural Ohio, how he was discovered by a literary agent at a storytelling event, how he navigates writing about family, how he approaches structure and revision, and the story in his memoir that made Laura cringe the hardest (that’s a compliment). Broome also an…

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Todd Walker CJF 1:13:25

8M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

Today's episode is another one that came out of my visit to the World Championship Blacksmiths competition in Calgary, Alberta. I got to meet Todd for the first time in person while we were both in the periphery of the WCB tent watching as the competitors had their goes. Todd agreed to do an interview and we found a quiet spot up on the balcony of …

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Touring the Toni Morrison Reading Room 31:12

8M ago31:12

31:12

In honor of Toni Morrison Day on February 18, Page Count took a field trip to Lorain Public Library to tour the Toni Morrison Reading Room. Cheri Campbell, Local History and Archives Librarian, guides listeners through the room while providing history, lore, and anecdotes about Morrison’s life and storied literary career. From Morrison’s time growi…

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Dustin Small 1:08:05

8M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

Welcome, everyone. This interview comes to you once again from Calgary, Alberta at the World Championship Blacksmith's Competition. As I'm sure you've already gathered, I collected a lot of great interviews from my short visit there. I came home with a memory card full of them and this one is no exception. It is unique, however, in that this is the…

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Beir bua: Téigh i dtaithí ar shaol na hOllscoile 13:53

8M ago13:53

13:53

San eagrán seo labhraíonn Faye Ní Dhomhnaill, Leas-Uachtarán don Ghaeilge le Comhaltas na Mac Léinn in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, le beirt mhac léinn - Liam agus Aisling.Labhraíonn siad faoi na tacaíochtaí atá ar fáil do mhic léinn na hOllscoile.By University of Galway

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Finding Magic: In Memory of Echo Brown 45:10

8M ago45:10

45:10

We’re honored to share this episode of Wild Precious Life, a Cleveland-based podcast hosted by Annmarie Kelly, to remember the life and work of Echo Brown. Brown was the celebrated author of BLACK GIRL UNLIMITED, THE CHOSEN ONE, and the one-woman play, BLACK VIRGINS ARE NOT FOR HIPSTERS. She died in 2023, at the age of thirty-nine, after a long ill…

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Alex Würsch 38:27

8M ago38:27

38:27

This episode comes out one week after the HoofCare Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio was held. I spent all four days there and it was great getting to catch up with old friends and meeting new ones. This episode, however, was recorded at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, during the Blacksmith World Championships. Alex was there with a couple of his fell…

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The Power of Peer Learning 12:23

9M ago12:23

12:23

In this podcast Raimey O'Boyle, SU VP for Education, chats with Kerry Lawless and Aoife Griffin. They discuss CÉIM, the academic peer support scheme for first-year students at University of Galway. This programme is run as a partnership between students, academic staff and University of Galway Students’ Union. CÉIM peer learning sessions are studen…

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SEC and Me 18:24

9M ago18:24

18:24

In this episode Raimey O'Boyle chats with Caróg Greene, Student Enquiry Centre Coordinator and Izzy Tiernan, SU Welfare and Equality Officer about the services the Student Enquiry Centre (SEC) offers to University of Galway students. The SEC is centrally located on the Arts / Science concourse, and the team are available from 9-5pm, Monday to Frida…

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Beyond the Books 12:15

9M ago12:15

12:15

In this podcast Raimey O'Boyle chats with Regina Lyons from the Academic Skills team in the Library and shares tips on how to navigate the Library and advises on the fantastic resources available.Find out more about these resources on the links below. Library Website and Catalogue: https://library.universityofgalway.ie/Academic Skills Webpage: http…

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Book Club Fiction with Jessica Strawser 53:49

9M ago53:49

53:49

Author and Writer’s Digest editor-at-large Jessica Strawser answers publishing questions from Page Count listeners, defines “book club fiction,” shares insights gleaned from her career as a six-time novelist, and discusses her latest novel, THE LAST CARETAKER. Strawser is the author of the book club favorites ALMOST MISSED YOU, NOT THAT I COULD TEL…

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Coaching for Success 8:16

9M ago8:16

8:16

Niamh Tobin, Student Success Coach at University of Galway chats with Raimey O'Boyle SU VP for Education about the services of a success coach and how they can help support you during your time at University of Galway. Success Coaching events are open to all students and you will find all details of upcoming events on this webpage - https://www.uni…

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Get Semester Two off to a Good Start! 12:14

9M ago12:14

12:14

Majella Perry, Student Coaching Manager, discusses with Raimey O'Boyle, Students' Union VP for Education, the importance of finding balance and planning for a successful semester two. Majella recommends that first-year undergraduates take this opportunity at the start of semester two to reflect on what they've learned in semester one, identify new …

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Chad Lausen AJFC 1:06:07

9M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

Today's interview comes from the World Championships in Calgary, Alberta. I had heard about Chad Lausen for years and was happy to finally meet him in England a couple of years back, preparing for Stoneleigh. He was busy with the team prepping, so we didn't have a chance to do the interview there. After his go in Calgary though, we had some time to…

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