Best Dime Novels Podcasts (2024)

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Nick Carter and the Kidnapped Heiress, Pt 3 28:15

4h ago28:15

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Send us a Text Message. In this exciting episode of Forward Into The Past, host JC Rede narrates the thrilling 1903 detective story 'Nick Carter and the Kidnapped Heiress'. Listeners journey back to an era when serialized detective tales captivated audiences. Patsy, disguised and vigilant, tracks the dubious Snell to a clandestine meeting in the hi…

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#492 - Smokey and the Narrator 38:12

2d ago38:12

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We debate whether we want dead celebrities to read our audiobooks. How long is too long for a series? And our non-spoilery takes on Cursed Bunny.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Nick Carter and The Kidnapped Heiress, Pt 2 33:16

14d ago33:16

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Send us a Text Message. In this thrilling episode, Nick Carter's intrepid junior detective Patsy Garvin encounters dangerous situations as he follows a mysterious man named Snell on a journey that leads them to Helena, Montana. The narrative unfolds with tense moments as Patsy must act swiftly to thwart potential harm. A sequence of events transpir…

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#491 - Next Month, Trauma! 56:37

16d ago56:37

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It's awards season and we cover them all, including a Martha Wells sweep! We wrap up our thoughts on Sword of Kaigen and get excited (read: trigger warnings) for Cursed Bunny, our July pick.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Dr. Alan Flake on the Artificial Womb, Fetal Surgery, and Stem Cell Therapy 57:31

18d ago57:31

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Dr. Alan Flake, the Director of the Center for Fetal Research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and 2021 March of Dimes Prize recipient, discusses the most impactful pursuits of his career: fetal surgery, the artificial womb, and in utero stem cell therapy.By March of Dimes

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Nick Carter and The Kidnapped Heiress, Pt 1 26:37

22d ago26:37

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Nick Carter encounters a mysterious client, George Snell, who seeks help in a case of kidnapping, robbery, and blackmail involving the governor's daughter in Wenonah. As Snell's actions become suspicious, Nick's assistant, Patsy, embarks on a thrilling pursuit to uncover the truth behind Snell's motives. An …

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The Suicide, Or Nick Carter and the Lost Head, Pt 4 40:03

23d ago40:03

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Send us a Text Message. In this enthralling episode, Nick Carter and his assistant Patsy Garvan find themselves embroiled in a complex web of deception and treachery. As they uncover a sinister plot involving a supposed suicide, a cunning impostor, and a desperate attempt to secure a fortune, the stakes are raised to unprecedented levels. With thri…

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#490 - Cosy Adjacent 48:14

1M ago48:14

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Are we living in a Maas society? Veronica has recommendations in joining on the Sarah J. Maas train. Independent bookstores are on the rise. We kick off The Sword of Kaigen and give our spoilery thoughts on Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Dr. Brice Gaudillière on Separating the Signal from the Noise: A Novel Biomarker Identification Model for Preterm Birth and Preeclampsia 1:02:28

2M ago1:02:28

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Dr. Brice Gaudillière, an investigator at the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Stanford University, discusses a breakthrough Machine Learning (ML) algorithm that makes reliable predictions about labor onset, preterm birth, and preeclampsia and also identifies the biological markers supporting those predictions.…

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#489 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Veronicas 33:37

2M ago33:37

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We have Locus Award and Arthur C. Clarke award nominees. We share our non-spoilery thoughts on Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett. And Tom discovers Birria Ramen!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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The Suicide, Or Nick Carter and The Lost Head, Pt 3 31:17

2M ago31:17

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Nick Carter continues his investigation into the mysterious death of Cyrus Darling. He visits Kate Crandall, a woman who was involved with Darling and claims to have been unaware of his marriage. Carter questions her about Darling and his relationships with Ralph Sheldon and Philip Floyd. However, Crandall r…

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#488 - Barrayar Your Sword 47:19

2M ago47:19

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Some great books in the Seiun Awards in Japan, why Sword and Laser is good for your heart, we kick off the May pick, and finally wrap up our thoughts on the surprising complexity and depth of the awesome Cordelia's Honor.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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The Suicide, or Nick Carter and The Lost Head, Pt 2 33:59

2M ago33:59

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Send us a Text Message. Nick Carter investigates the mysterious suicide of Cyrus Darling, a man who recently sold his business and converted his assets into cash. As Nick delves deeper into the case, he uncovers evidence that suggests Darling's suicide may have been staged. With the help of his team, Nick follows leads that point to a possible cons…

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Dr. Marisa Bartolomei on Imprinted Genes, Epigenetic Mutations and Developmental Disorders 36:50

3M ago36:50

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Dr. Marisa Bartolomei, a University of Pennsylvania professor of cell and developmental biology, co-director of the university's Epigenetics Institute, and winner of the 2024 March of Dimes Richard B. Johnston, Jr., MD Prize, on discovering one of the first imprinted genes, making connections between imprinted gene mutations and developmental disor…

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#487 - Have We Reached Critical Maas? 35:16

3M ago35:16

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OMG all of the top bestsellers are romantasy! What order should you read series in? Does it matter? Also why is Veronica telling Tom to suck it? Or did we misunderstand. Tune in and find out!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#486 - Pre-re-read 34:20

3M ago34:20

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Will Veronica and Tom make it to Glasgow? Not after that embarrassing German pronunciation. And after talking some baseball, they dig into non-spoilery discussion of Cordelia's Honor.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#485 - Triangles Are Stronger 48:35

4M ago48:35

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The Nebula Award nominees are out! Should we re-read Neuromancer? Veronica explains Type I, II, and III fun. The truth behind Cordelia's Honor. And our final thoughts on Iron Widow.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Dr. Jonas Miller on Unlocking the Connection of Maternal Stress and Child Brain Function 44:00

4M ago44:00

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Former Stanford PRC collaborator Dr. Jonas Miller, now a Psychological Sciences Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut, discusses how the stress a woman experiences before pregnancy is associated with the way her child's brain functions around three to five years old. Those children, Dr. Miller found, have a harder time with impulse c…

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The Suicide; Or Nick Carter and the Lost Head, Pt. 1 29:46

4M ago29:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Forward Into The Past," host JC Rede introduces the iconic detective Nick Carter and his enduring legacy in American literature and culture. The episode then delves into the beginning of a new Nick Carter story, "The Suicide or Nick Carter and the Lost Head." Mrs. Darling seeks Nick's help after her husba…

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#484 - It's Giving "Mad" 48:34

4M ago48:34

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We check in on who's winning the tournament. A vikings kids book! Where it's stabbing time! We talk a little bit about Iron Widow, and wrap up Shadow of the Gods.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Dr. Tim Hand on Breastmilk Antibodies and Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) 45:31

5M ago45:31

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Dr. Tim Hand, a March of Dimes researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses the link between breast milk and a life-threatening preterm birth-related condition called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). As it turns out, not all breast milk is protective against NEC.By March of Dimes

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#483 - C is for Chestburster 44:14

5M ago44:14

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A few more thoughts on the Hugos, who would win in a fight between Maas and Yarros, and we preview our March Madness brackets!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#482 - Let's Talk About Seax, Baby 54:47

5M ago54:47

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We've opened nominations for Mad Marchness!, our March tournament of book picks. Plus, the failure of the Hugos and the rise of Romantasy. And we begin our first impressions of Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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March of Dimes President Dr. Elizabeth Cherot on the Innovation Fund 46:54

6M ago46:54

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Dr. Elizabeth Cherot, the 6th and current President and CEO of March of Dimes, and the first medical doctor to lead the organization since its founding in 1938, discusses the March of Dimes Innovation Fund.By March of Dimes

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#481 - Big Trouble in Little Worldcon 54:27

6M ago54:27

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Surprise, there's a problem with hosting the Hugos in China. Plus: Keanu Reeves is co-writing with China Mieville, we kick off our February read, The Shadow of the Gods. And our spoilery thoughts on The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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#480 - What You Can Do With Mickey Mouse 49:14

6M ago49:14

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Alternatives to Goodreads, and one of them is Amazon. Which owns Goodreads. What you can and can't do with Mickey Mouse. The "Who should play Murderbot" discussion continues. Typical human and augmented human stuff! Plus why Veronica should read this month's book pick.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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01 – Too Late for the Stage 18:05

7M ago18:05

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward L. Wheeler

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02 – A Compact With the Devil’s Son 17:01

7M ago17:01

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward L. Wheeler

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03 – The Strangers Sing 15:20

7M ago15:20

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward L. Wheeler

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#479 - Where Have All The Beef Suits Gone? 48:57

7M ago48:57

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Are there too many Nat 20s in Kings of the Wyld, our stance on Skarsgard as Murderbot, and we introduce the January pick (which has a lot of triggers).By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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04 – Deadwood Dick’s Doom 15:48

7M ago15:48

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward L. Wheeler

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05 – $500 Reward; and ‘Calamity’ on Deck 14:17

7M ago14:17

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward L. Wheeler

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06 – A Very Singular Performance 11:34

7M ago11:34

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward L. Wheeler

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07 – A Villain Unmasked 15:01

7M ago15:01

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward L. Wheeler

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08 – Who Killed Piute Dave? 12:40

7M ago12:40

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward L. Wheeler

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09 – The Unknown Wins – and Loses 11:42

7M ago11:42

11:42

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward L. Wheeler

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10 – A Thwarted Design 12:13

7M ago12:13

12:13

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward L. Wheeler

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A Christmas Carol: Staves IV & V - The End of It 51:27

7M ago51:27

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Send us a Text Message. JC Rede concludes the final episode of Forward into the Past for the year with a reading of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol: Staves IV & V." Scrooge encounters the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, who shows him the shadows of things that will happen in the future. Scrooge is confronted with his own death and the impact it…

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11 – The Poet Plots 12:51

7M ago12:51

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward L. Wheeler

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12 – Old Scavenger’s Scalp 4:11

7M ago4:11

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward L. Wheeler

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13 – Two Sensations 5:17

7M ago5:17

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward L. Wheeler

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14 – Death Notch No More: A Closing Act 9:15

7M ago9:15

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward L. Wheeler

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A Christmas Carol: Stave III - The Second of the Three Spirits 1:01:45

7M ago1:01:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, J.C. Rede dives back into Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, focusing on Stave 3: The Second of the Three Spirits. Scrooge awakens to meet the Ghost of Christmas Present, who takes him on a journey to witness the joy and generosity of the holiday season. They visit the Cratchit family, where Scrooge sees th…

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#478 - Without A Lick of Condensation 35:14

7M ago35:14

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All the end of year book picks are out with lots of great titles to add to your own list! Did Vonnegut think he was a genre writer? And our non-spoilery thoughts about Kings of the Wyld.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Dr. Lynne Sykes on Understanding the Links Between Vaginal Microbiome and Preterm Birth 31:37

7M ago31:37

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Dr. Lynne Sykes, a co-director of the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Imperial College London, discusses the immune cascade that triggers vaginal microbiome-driven preterm birth and a new vaginal supplement that could change the makeup of the vaginal microbiome to prevent this type of immune response.…

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A Christmas Carol: Stave II - The First of the Three Spirits 47:08

8M ago47:08

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, J. C. Rede introduces Stave II of Charles Dickens' classic tale, "A Christmas Carol." He discusses the immediate success and widespread popularity of the story, as well as Dickens' influence on Christmas traditions. The episode then dives into the second stave, where Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christ…

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#477 - I Said What I Said, She Said 44:49

8M ago44:49

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Veronica now knows how to catch up on Old Man's War. Should good books not be SciFi? Is "they said" saying too much? He “sucked his teeth” is not enough! We kick off Kings of the Wyld and wrap up Mimicking of Known Successes.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Dr. Jay Greenspan and Dr. Liz Foglia on Hot Topics in Neonatology 2023 Conference Preview 42:58

8M ago42:58

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Philadelphia neonatologists Dr. Jay Greenspan and Dr. Liz Foglia discuss three talks at the upcoming Hot Topics in Neonatology conference in Maryland: one on the lower limits of viability and the other two on racism in the NICU.By March of Dimes

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A Christmas Carol: Stave I - Marley's Ghost 45:47

8M ago45:47

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Forward Into The Past," J.C. Rede continues his retelling of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." He starts with Stave I, where we learn about the death of Jacob Marley and the introduction of Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge is portrayed as a cold and miserly man who has no interest in the holiday season. Howe…

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#476 - Don't Get Your Atmoscarf In A Bunch 34:36

8M ago34:36

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We're huge fans of mushrooms! Fourth Wing is EVERYWHERE. And remember, the very aspects of a novel you might not fancy could be the same ones that captivate someone else.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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