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Welcome to Fairytales and Cocktails! We are best friends and roommates who love to read, and love a little adult beverage! Each week we pair a book with a mixed drink, and get a little bit tipsy as we review each book.
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Each week, freelance writer and lifelong bookworm Alli Hoff Kosik will challenge a guest to reread a literary throwback or to experience for the first time ever a book they may have missed as a kid. After that, they'll be asked to spill all the feels and all the opinions about that book on the air for your podcast-listening pleasure. Every Tuesday, you can find us breaking down an old school read from our tween and teen days on a new episode of the show. We'll cover everything from The Baby- ...
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A blessing, a curse, a podcast, since 2014. Christopher (@cdhermelin) invites folks to the Damn Library to talk about reading, literature, publishing, and trying to make it through the never-dwindling stack of things to read. All with a themed drink in hand. Recorded at the Damn Library in Brooklyn, NY. For show info, book lists, and drink recipes, follow @somanydamnbooks and visit somanydamnbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Print Run is a podcast created and hosted by Laura Zats and Erik Hane. Its aim is simple: to have the conversations surrounding the book and writing industries that too often are glossed over by conventional wisdom, institutional optimism, and false seriousness. We’re book people, and we want to examine the questions that lie at the heart of that life: why do books, specifically, matter? In a digital world, what cultural ground does book publishing still occupy? Whether it’s trends in the qu ...
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The aim of this podcast will be to describe a book, which will include spoilers. Followed up with a discussion of the book between a guest and myself. All while, my guest and I enjoy booze. There may also be suggestions of the booze consumed. Theme music by Dee Yan-Key
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A virtual bookclub where we pair a beverage with the book of choice, then rate, review, rant and rave about it all. Spoilers are a given! Join us to drink and spill about the highs and the lows of whichever (fun and fiction) book catches our fancy.
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The One Drink Book Club reviews books from all genres including historical fiction, thrillers, biographies, business books and many more. In each episode, host Jamey Bowers brings on a guest to discuss the book and share a drink inspired by the story.
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We are a podcast, a book club and a happy hour! Join us every month as we dive into a book of our choosing with a tasty drink pairing and food recipe to go with the theme! We will also be covering the history of the author and any movie/media adaptations of the written works we read. Episodes are released at the end of each month with social posts throughout to keep listeners engaged and informed on the literary works we are highlighting. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Liquo ...
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Do you like books and wine? The Drink A Book podcast has you covered. Our real-life book club is here to bring our boozy book discussions straight to your ears. Pick up a book, pour a glass of wine, and join us the first Wednesday of each month while we drink wine and talk about our book club pick for the month. We’ll also bring you shorter episodes mid-month for some extra literary content!
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Let's take a deep dive into the weird and unknown history of classic books in literature and everything that's book-related. Grab a drink, and maybe a snack too, and let's figure out what made literary history tick. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebookfix/support
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The puzzling podcast where a group of chums come together, dolve a homemade audio escape room ... and then bugger off to the pub for a drink. New episodes every Sunday!
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The Over a Drink Podcast is a space where real people have real conversations about real things that happen in real life. When you listen to this podcast you will hear men's stories authentically and you will learn that there are a lot of commonalities between yours and theirs. The Over a Drink Podcast was created to oppose the stigma around talking vulnerably. This podcast is created by the telling of men's stories but it is for everyone. Testimonies are powerful and there is no limit to wh ...
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The Forbidden Books Group Presents, Necronomipod: The Lair of the Bookish Worm
Necronomipod, Stoffel and Moncada
Ever wanted to talk with someone about a book you just read? You could just join a book group and talk about it, drink a little, veer off on tangents, work back around to the book again, and finally wrap it up by picking the next book. But what happens when the book you just read is about about hungry zombies or a haunted house, and your Traveling Pants?reading friends aren?t really into reading it, much less discussing its finer points? That?s what we?re here for. We Two Mikes will be your ...
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Join us, Kylie and Cori, as we mix ourselves a drink, and do a medium dive into a variety of books! We don’t limit ourselves to any specific genre, and instead choose books based on popularity, personal favorites, and listener suggestions! Each book we cover will be split into 2 episodes, and for each episode, we recap the plot, with ample commentary and discussion. So it’s easy to follow along even if you’ve never read the book! To add to the fun, each episode we’ll be making a drink inspir ...
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Two friends have had a book club for a very very long time. It was mostly an excuse to drink and gossip. In January of 2016, they found renewed purpose in their sadness over the death of David Bowie. They decided to stop mucking around and actually get some reading done - from the list of books that he loved.
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Join our hosts Nikki and Kelly as they discuss a Young Adult and Adult novel every month! Mix yourself a drink, settle in, and relax as they talk about everything from their initial thoughts on each book to the nitty gritty of what happened and what they think about it all.
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The Reading Rainstorm is a series all about first time read throughs of fantasy novels. The show is hosted by Thomas Wolf, Kevin Wolf, and Tim Sanders. We begin with an episode dedicated to the author and theory generation knowing little to nothing about the book. Following that is a chapter by chapter read through going into detail story arch, character develop, and world building of that many have fallen in love with. If you're new like us join us on the journey, if you have already experi ...
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JDfromNY is the #1 Pro Wrestling LIVESTREAM in the ENTIRE IWC on YouTube, covering, and reviewing WWE Monday Night Raw, WWE SmackDown, AEW Dynamite, and all MAJOR Pro Wrestling PPV/Premium Live Events from WWE, AEW, and Ring of Honor. Off The Script has become wildly known for it's honesty, and truthful takes that some times isn't what the audience wants to hear but NEEDS to hear. JDfromNY has also create an unbelievable livestream experience, as he takes you on a ride into his beautiful For ...
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Two women, Jess and Angela, that both love a good book and a strong drink. Listen as we drunkenly, and likely inaccurately, review some of our favorite and not so favorite books.
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A fantasy fiction podcast following one evolving story. "In a fictional realm known only as The Continent, a ruthless sorcerer—in his mind, a liberator—seeks to reforge an empire under his rule. Can the New Wardens, a plucky mercenary group, stand against Lord Ithgarod and the spectacle of his power?" A new episode every Friday. Written and narrated by Logan Reynolds, with sound design and original music by Timothy Brunskill.
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Writers and friends Seth Haines & Tsh Oxenreider chat over drinks about living sacramentally—seeing God in all things. Pour yourself a glass and pull up a chair as they talk about the sacramental nature of work, art, community, stories, love, the hard stuff, & more. thecommon.place
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In Books, Beards, Booze co-hosts Bob and Derek talk books, drink booze, and have beards. Each episode they chat about literary news, discuss what they are reading, debate various topics, and periodically do a deep dive on a short story.
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McCartney: A Life in Lyrics offers listeners the opportunity to sit in on conversations between Paul McCartney and poet Paul Muldoon dissecting the people, experiences, and art that inspired McCartney’s songwriting. These conversations were held during the past several years as the two collaborated on the award winning book, “The Lyrics: 1965 to Present.” Over two seasons and 24 episodes of “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics”, you’ll hear a combination master class, memoir, and improvised journey ...
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A lot of you may know her from The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise, and now she is on a mission to navigate this thing called life while spreading joy and getting weird. Each week Alexis is joined by a guest, and no topic is off the table. Dating horror stories, wild nights out, and more serious topics like dealing with anxiety and how to stay motivated. So grab a drink and your bestie, and let’s have a Girls Night!
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Interested in learning about wine, but not sure where to start? You’re in the right place! Here at the Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into the world of wine in a fun and approachable way. Hi! I'm Hailey, wine enthusiast turned wine educator and founder of Cork & Fizz. I’m here to answer all your wine questions, anything from “what the heck is an orange wine?” to “is natural wine really better for me?” I’ll also cover topics such as wine tasting, pairing food a ...
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You and I are going to drink a lot of coffee together. Like, a lot. We’ll also talk about the gym, your workouts, nutrition, entrepreneurship, and more. Welcome to the Mini-Podcast - where we keep things quick, comical, and the opposite of politically correct.
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A group of people drink absinthe and talk about books. It leads to some interesting conversations.
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We are the enlightened, the ultimate authority. The prophets who drink wine and spoil books you may or may not have read by answering 10th grade English style book club questions from the internet. Warning: may contain long rants. We’re all team Edward here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.
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A podcast with books, alcohol, and lots of laughter. Daniella and Evelyne are sisters who have always shared book recommendations with each other. Join us while we drink and discuss books in the paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and epic fantasy genres!
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Introducing Euphemisms: the totally normal, definitely not weird, brother-sister romance novel book club podcast! Hang out with us as we explore the uneven terrain of the romance genre, discussing the tropes and dissecting the euphemisms, all with a drink in hand.
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Bourbon and whiskey expert Tom Fischer shares the news with a glass of whiskey in one hand and a microphone in the other. Discussions of cocktails, travel, and occasionally even Scotch. Calling all chefs, distillers, and humans: Pull up a seat at the bar and have a chat...the first drink is on us! Contact: bourbon@ bourbonblog.com to book an interview or say hi. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bourbonblog/support
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Jeff Somers is the author of the Avery Cates series, the Ustari Cycle, Chum, and Writing Without Rules. He also generates 45% of all the freelance writing in the universe. In each episode, Jeff will pour a drink and discuss one of his works of short fiction, from inspiration to publication, and then read the damn thing with sound effects and asides. He invites you to pour a drink and settle in with him for a self-centered and self-deprecating tour of his literary universe. Also, take off you ...
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For anyone with regrets, but not deep ones, about the books they slept through in high school. Grab a drink and enjoy a lively and fun tour of the classics, led by a seasoned English teacher whose goal is to make you sound smart.
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Home to the Spectator's best podcasts on everything from politics to religion, literature to food and drink, and more. A new podcast every day from writers worth listening to.
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A comedy review show for books. Come hang out with us while we sit in a small room trying to explain the plot of a book while we all drink.
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Veronica Valli and Chip Somers are experts on recovery. Chip Somers was most recently described by Russell Brand in his book 'Recovery' as a 'right social liability.' Together they have been sober for almost 50 years and have a LOT of stories, messes, experience and occasionally helpful advice to share on living in sobriety. They bring all of that (and more) to the Soberful podcast. This podcast is for anyone who wants to live an alcohol-free life, is struggling to get sober or who is in lon ...
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Poet Major Jackson is your guide on the pathways to feel and understand our common journey – through poetry. In sharing poems, we take a moment to pause and acknowledge the world’s magnitude, and how poets illuminate that mystery. Join The Slowdown for a poem and a moment of reflection in one short episode, every weekday. Produced by APM Studios in partnership with The Poetry Foundation and supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. Ma ...
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Find your next historical romance obsession while getting to know the author, too! Each guest author reads an excerpt of their book, then chats with host Katherine Grant. In the time it takes you to drink your morning coffee, you can find a new author for your reading list! Hosted by award-winning historical romance author Katherine Grant
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You come to the city because your passion called you here. Whatever that passion may be. That thing you love. And you wander out into the streets searching for a place to pull up a stool, order a drink, and chat with the bartender, River Jordan about all things divine. Welcome to God On The Rocks. Serving up great drinks and soulful conversations since time began.
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Welcome to Chronicles & Coffee, a show dedicated to writers, readers, and book lovers! Grab a cup of your favorite drink and tune in weekly to book talks, writing advice, interviews with pupils in the industry, and so much more. Oh, and by the way, all from a young woman's perspective. Join me in a casual conversation about the book industry and let's grow together!
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AA Big Book Study: Specific Directions on Recovery
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Saturday – Ep: 538 – A Vision for You – Pages 153-155 – Fear gripped him. The old insanity of the first drink. With a shiver, he turned away from the bar and walked down the lobby toward the church directory ...
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Story Time: Victorian Historical Romance Round-Up
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In this summer vacation episode, enjoy a round-up of Victorian romance stories! Host You'll hear from Liana De la Rosa, Andie James, Ramona Elmes, Andrea Jenelle, Alivia Fleur, Heba Helmy, and Evelin Laczi. 00:00 Introduction and Summer Vacation Announcement 00:43 Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De la Rosa 11:35 Bequeathed by Andie James 24:17 The Qu…
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227: Holly Gramazio (THE HUSBANDS) & Zito Madu's THE MINOTAUR AT CALLE LANZA
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Holly Gramazio drops by via the magic of Zoom to talk her magical summer blockbuster of a book, The Husbands. She gets into its origin as a computer game, a lack of supernatural solutions, and why it used to have the moon falling apart. Plus, she brings along the surreal-but-still-relatable Zito Madu’s The Minotaur at Calle Lanza, and reveals she’s…
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Americano: Will JD Vance bridge America's class divide?
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Journalist Christopher Caldwell joins Freddy Gray to discuss Donald Trump's running mate, JD Vance. Once 'never Trump', now a close ally of the former president; what's JD Vance's route into Trumpian politics? Freddy and Christopher also ask who is JD Vance, what's Hillbilly Elegy, and what's the strategy behind Donald Trump's choice?…
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WWE Raw 7/15/24 Review | Rhea Ripley Gets Her SummerSlam Match, Drew McIntyre Refuses To Apologize To Adam Pearce, and Chad Gable Outsmarts Bo Dallas/Uncle Howdy
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Rhea Ripley opens WWE Raw to address both Dominik Mysterio, and Liv Morgan after being out for several months with injury. WWE Raw 7/15/24 full show review, and results with @JDfromNY on Off The Script. Also, Bo Dallas attacked by Chad Gable and his NEW Alpha Academy! Ilja Dragonov challenges Sami Zayn for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Dre…
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1162: But Beautiful by Rodney Terich Leonard
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Today’s poem is But Beautiful by Rodney Terich Leonard. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Some poets aim for meaning and clarity of emotion. And then, the best does that and more. They also play language as though words were comprised of tones and notes, as though the poem were a musical composition. They tre…
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This week, SSR takes it all the way back to 1961 for a discussion about a classic: J.D. Salinger’s Franny and Zooey. Alli and her guest talk about the book’s publishing history and deep dive into its content: insufferable men, existential dread, the nature of wisdom, quarter-life crises, and emotional states best shared via AIM away message. TW: su…
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Americano: Why did the Secret Service fail Donald Trump?
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Freddy Gray is joined by writer Roger Kimball. With the dust beginning to settle from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, they look at how this could have happened, and what's gone wrong. They also take a look at how important Donald Trump's Vice President pick will be, and who might be in the running.…
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Saturday – Ep: 542 – A Vision for You – Pages 160-163 – They had visioned the Great Reality – their loving and All Powerful Creator!
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Today’s poem is Each Morning Again by Rose McLarney. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “My daily routines present no surprises; they keep the beat of my life. The foreseeable brings me comfort. I typically stick to the script of the previous day. But writing poetry is something that disrupts my set pattern. Co…
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Episode 25: Bridgerton: When He Was Wicked Pt. 1
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of death and miscarriages. Dearest Gentle Listener, We are onto a heavier journey in Francesca Bridgerton’s storyline. This book is by far our favorite of the series. It is well written, engaging, emotional, and the men are top tier! If you are like us, you will laugh reading this book and you will …
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An Amazing Conversation with Gary Vaynerchuk
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In this episode I speak with Gary Vaynerchuk about my 3-year tenure as his personal trainer, coaching him 7-days/week for 3-years straight.Some of the questions I asked him were:- What was your very first impression of me? Both during the interview as well as once we began coaching.- What’s the workout which you cussed me out the most?- If you coul…
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Former US President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt while speaking at a Republican rally in Pennsylvania. Freddy Gray speaks to The Spectator's economics editor Kate Andrews about what we know so far, and where the Presidential campaign goes from here.By The Spectator
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Geek Cast Live 11.499: Drug Wizard Nom De Plume
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Half Bantercast , half collection of geeks…I think that’s the best way to describe this episode. We have some laughs and good conversation. its the show before the big one. Ole episode 499. Nic even stays awake! This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOME FLAGS FROM FLAGS FOR GOOD !!!…
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Spectator Out Loud: James Heale, Svitlana Morenets, Philip Hensher, Francis Beckett and Rupert Christiansen
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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale analyses the state of the Conservative leadership race (1:09); Svitlana Morenets reports from the site of the Kyiv children’s hospital bombed this week (5:56); Philip Hensher examines the ‘Cool Queer Life’ of Thom Gunn (12:13); Francis Beckett reviews ‘The Assault on the State’ arguing in favour of bur…
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AEW Dynamite 7/10/24 Review | Mariah May Savagely Turns on Toni STorm In One Of The Best Endings To Dynamite EVER, Will Ospreay vs MJF Announced For Next Weeks Dynamite!
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Finals of the Men's & Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament are set with the AEW ALL IN Main Event to be determined! AEW Dynamite 7/10/24 full show review, and results with @JDfromNY , and Jesse @ChitownSmark on Off The Script. Willow Nightingale is trying to become the first 2-Time winner as she takes on Mariah May while “Hangman” Adam Page and …
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Saturday – Ep: 541 – A Vision for You – Pages 158-160 – AA in the beginning!
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Americano: Eric Kaufmann on DEI, the contagion effect and free speech
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The Spectator’s Freddy Gray sits down with author and professor of politics Eric Kaufmann. They discuss the dangers of DEI, why Eric blames the bleeding heart liberals for the woke contagion and why it is possible much worst than originally thought. You can also watch this episode on SpectatorTV.By The Spectator
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Today’s poem is Naïve by Tim Seibles. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s deeply reflective poem encourages a return to ourselves as open and loving, even at the risk of seeming dewy-eyed and idealistic.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: …
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This week: Keir’s reformation. A week on from Labour’s victory in the UK general election, our cover piece looks ahead to the urgent issues facing Keir Starmer. If he acts fast, he can take advantage of having both a large majority and a unified party. The NHS, prisons, planning… the list goes on. But what challenges could he face and how should he…
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Tuesday Night Titans Ep. 56 w/The Solomonster | Fan Backlash Following Money In The Bank After WWE "Wasted" A Cash-In for Drew McIntyre, How To Properly Book John Cena's Retirement
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The Road to SummerSlam is underway, as the biggest show of the Summer for WWE starts to take shape. John Cena announces he will retire in 2025 from professional wrestling. Is he the greatest of all time? How do you book John Cena's last year in WWE? Also, fan backlash coming out of Money In The Bank with Drew McIntyre winning the MITB contract, onl…
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With limited support from her allies, Atelga comes under attack. How will Lenox, Lyseth and Romah fare in the chaos of war? This concludes the first act of Spectacle of Power. There are two more acts to come, so please keep an eye out for any announcements regarding their release. I am really looking forward to updating this story in the near futur…
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1159: We Never Stop Talking About Our Mothers by Diannely Antigua
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Today’s poem is We Never Stop Talking About Our Mothers by Diannely Antigua. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “I treasure the elder women in my life for their conscious, yet easy-going transference of soul-nourishing values. Matriarchs mediated conflicts among family members. They put into play care and cohes…
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The No Pants Cocktail Hour Episode 72: The Five People You Meet in the Laundromat
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Author Jeff Somers drinks some Nepalese Gurkhas and Guns Whiskey and reads two essays: "The Five People You meet in the Laundromat" and "Jeff Somers for Poet Laureate of Hoboken." jeffreysomers.comBy Jeff Somers
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#183 HAVING MOMMY ISSUES, SOAKING & UNPOPULAR OPINIONS WITH COMEDIAN TOMMY BRENNAN
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This week on Girl’s Night, I was joined by one of the fastest rising stars in the world of comedy, Tommy Brennan. Tommy shares a bunch of tips for people who are just getting started in stand up comedy & some of the craziest stories that happened to him while he was performing on the road. We also chat about growing up in small towns, our first por…
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WWE Raw 7/8/24 Review | Dominik Mysterio Is a Deadman Walking As Rhea Ripley Makes Her Return, Seth Rollins Confronts CM Punk After What Happened at Money In The Bank
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The Road to SummerSlam is underway, as the biggest show of the Summer for WWE starts to take shape. John Cena announces he will retire in 2025 from professional wrestling. Is he the greatest of all time? How do you book John Cena's last year in WWE? Also, fan backlash coming out of Money In The Bank with Drew McIntyre winning the MITB contract, onl…
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When we get stuck in blame, we become powerless. Chip and Veronica explore how we blame circumstances and other people for our alcohol problem. Blaming is a psychological defence mechanism to justify our drinking behaviour, but it also means we stay stuck in a harmful place. Everybody has 'stuff'. Lots of people who have a drug or alcohol problem h…
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Daniella and Evelyne discuss Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Highlights include Daniella reminiscing about a rival in elementary school, plot vs. character driven stories, and Evelyne gives a perfect example of a description of a female character from a male epic fantasy author.By Daniella Drake and Evelyne Crowe
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The Book Club: Thom Gunn's Cool Queer Life
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My guest on this week's Book Club podcast is Michael Nott, author of the new biography Thom Gunn: A Cool Queer Life. He tells me about the poet's early trauma, his transatlantic identity, his unconventional family and his compartmentalised life, part teaching and writing, part sex, drugs and rock and roll.…
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Today’s poem is A Blessing by Samyak Shertok. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s remarkable poem exalts in the cultural rite of eating a meal prepared by an elder. Its sumptuous language and lush syntax are markers of the summer’s abundance.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown tod…
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Ep 60 The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Wine Tasting Party at Home
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So, you want to host a wine tasting party at home but you have a lot of questions? And the biggest question is where do you even begin!? Plus: How many people should you invite? What kind of wine should you have and what order should you sample it in? I’m answering all of these questions and more on today’s episode! We’ll dive into how to choose a …
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The gang get wild with it, by playing FMK using book related topics. We'd apologize...but it actually turned out pretty damn fun.By Bob McGough
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Story Time: Georgian Era Historical Romance Round-Up
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In this summer vacation episode, host Katherine Grant rounds up excerpts from historical romance novels set in the Georgian era. First, hear Gina Conkle read from 'For a Scot's Heart Only' a tale involving Scottish treasures and a shipbuilder's unexpected encounter in a brothel. Following this is an excerpt from 'The Forger and the Duke' by Misty U…
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174-The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
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6 tattoos is way too many tattoos, according to a tattoo artist apparently. We are talking about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larson and even though it is way too long it is still a wild murder mystery/financial crime mystery/Nazi family saga that you can hear all about. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca…
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We love an anti-racist socialist and that is what Stieg Larson was. While we may not suggest overworking yourself while smoking 60 cigarettes a day, we do suggest being as cool as Stieg. Also fuck his family for not giving his partner the rights to his writing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/…
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Episode 282: WTF #1 | Getting to Know You
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Welcome to the first episode of SSR: WriTing Friends! This new monthly series—co-hosted by Abby Wolfe—is a fun look at the writing process from multiple perspectives and stops along the way. Broadly speaking, our goal with WTF is to make the writing process transparent at every stage and to further connect readers and writers in this community and …
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Saturday – Ep: 540 – A Vision for You – Pages 156-8 – He had found God – and in finding God had found himself!
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Manila Takes Manhattan by Carla de Guzman
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It's Harlequin week on Euphemisms! Eric and Natalie discuss the mechanics of sex scenes, wildly unlikely film sets, and definitely not mermaids.By Euphemisms
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1157: from “Requiem 1935-1940” by Anna Akhmatova, translated by Stanley Kunitz and Max Hayward
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Today’s poem is from “Requiem 1935-1940” by Anna Akhmatova, translated by Stanley Kunitz and Max Hayward. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “What is the role of poetry during war? Does it have a function? Then and now, poets and readers of poetry see language as the terrain where we find ourselves heard and af…
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Chinese Whispers: How China's electric cars dominated the world
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The EU and US are turning up the pressure on Chinese made electric cars, as Cindy Yu discussed with her guest Finbarr Bermingham on the last episode. This episode is a closer look at how China has come to dominate the global electric car market. Chinese EVs make up 60 per cent of worldwide sales, and a third of global exports. Its leading brand, BY…
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Today’s poem is In Love by Chloe Martinez. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “The first time I was in love, I started missing baseball practice. Instead, I went to the library. Cherie spent afternoons doing her homework there. I could barely think about anything but her. What an immense feeling, to live with a…
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Episode 24: Bridgerton: To Sir Phillip, With Love Pt. 2
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of depression and suicide. Dearest Gentle Listener, We are entering part 2 of Eloise’s journey and boy does Phillip get even more…(insert big word here). This book wasn’t satisfying for us but there was an ending. So join us to see this story through! FOR ELOISE!! This week we are drinking “Eloise’s…
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WWE Money In The Bank 2024 Review | CM Punk Screws Drew McIntyre Again, Tiffany Stratton Is Now TIFFY IN THE BANK, John Cena Retires, and Solo Sikoa PINS Cody Rhodes!?
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Drew McIntyre keeps his promises but CM Punk once again screws Drew McIntyre over in his hopes of being WWE World Champion. And, John Cena retires from WWE in a shocking speech! WWE Money In The Bank 2024 full show review, and results with @JDfromNY on Off The Script. WWE Money In The Bak 2024 for July 6th, 2024: - World Heavyweight Champion Damian…
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The Best Show on Netflix, The Truth About Green Tea, Dissecting The Fitness Industry, and More...
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In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini-Podcast, I shoot the breeze and have an in-depth conversation with my podcast producer, Tony, about a variety of topics including:- The best show on Netflix (arguably).- The truth about Green Tea.- How the health and fitness industry has changed since I started this podcast. -How I've become more comfortable…
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Geek Cast Live 11.498: Dicks Out Wheel Out
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Nic and GCR just spent an hour talking about drafts. Like an old house with old windows this episode amirite. It should be a good listen for half of you. The other half of you, well…. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOME FLAGS FROM FLAGS FOR GOOD !!! Get some cool merch @ http:…
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Americano: Elbridge Colby on why America must pivot from Ukraine to Taiwan
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The war in Ukraine is only bogging America down, says Elbridge Colby, a former national security adviser to the Trump administration. On this episode of Americano, Colby tells host Freddy Gray why the US should – and likely will – reduce its support to Ukraine and Europe, to focus on the increasing threat China poses over Taiwan. Europe, he says, c…
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Having spent all of their money on a single nights rent the team go out to celebrate their right to exist...in the park, because they can't afford to go anywhere else. Join Jon and Anna as they pick apart Mike's thinly veiled satire of the housing crisis. Digressions include Mike's book, why Mike thinks writing books is easy but putting them togeth…
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