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Join College Essay Advisors' Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, and Director of Advising, Becca Myers, for the inside scoop on all things college essay-related – from brainstorming tips to real time essay reviews. This is your chance to go behind the scenes at CEA and discover what admissions is really looking for!
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Modern Love

The New York Times

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For 20 years, the Modern Love column has given New York Times readers a glimpse into the complicated love lives of real people. Since its start, the column has evolved into a TV show, three books and a podcast. Each week, host Anna Martin brings you stories and conversations about love in all its glorious permutations, dumb pitfalls and life-changing moments. New episodes every Wednesday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subsc ...
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Brought to you by Loughborough University’s Anarchism Research Group (ARG), Anarchist Essays presents leading academics, activists, and thinkers exploring themes in anarchist theory, history, and practice. For more on the ARG, please visit https://www.lboro.ac.uk/subjects/politics-international-studies/research/arg/ and follow us on Twitter at @arglboro
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Abstract Essay

Daniel Lucas /Sal Cosenza

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Delve into the unknown as we explore the mysteries of the universe and beyond. From cosmic phenomena to the edges of human understanding, our podcast unravels the enigmatic forces shaping existence, inspiring curiosity and wonder about the infinite possibilities of the cosmos.
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6-minute Stories

Randell Jones

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True, personal stories from new voices and experienced writers resonating with the themes of the Personal Essay/Story Publishing Projects: "Bearing Up" (2018) and "Exploring" (2019).
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writing class radio

andrea askowitz and allison langer

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Writing Class Radio is for people who love true, personal stories and want to learn how to write their own stories. There's no better way to understand ourselves and each other than by writing and telling our stories. Everyone has a story. What's yours?
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The mission of ESSAY is to serve as a source of information, experience, strength and hope to sexaholics, both inside and outside the rooms of Sexaholics Anonymous. Our vision is to provide a high-quality “meeting in print” that gathers together members from around the world. It can serve as a portable “extra meeting” especially for loners and for members who don’t have access to many meetings. In addition, Essay serves as an outreach tool to carry the message to those who have not yet found ...
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Practical, up-to-date interviews with experts in college admissions, financial aid, personal statements, test prep and more. Ethan Sawyer (aka College Essay Guy), interviews deans of admission, financial aid experts, and veterans of the admissions field to extract, then distill their advice into practical steps for students and those guiding them through the process. From creating an awesome college list to appealing a financial aid letter, Ethan skips the general advice and gets right to th ...
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Voices of The Walrus

The Walrus Magazine

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Let us take you into the pages of the Walrus as a chorus of vibrant voices bring to life essays, fiction, poetry, illustrations and photography from some of Canada’s best writers and artists.
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Stray Thoughts

Damian Robb

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A place for cobbling together some stray thoughts into unrefined audio essays, all written and read by me, Damian Robb. I expect they’ll be messy but meaningful, and ultimately just a way for me to talk to you and myself and share some thoughts, updates, and occasionally a story or two. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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IELTS Energy English 7+

Lindsay McMahon, Jessica Beck, Aubrey Carter

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Do you want to get a band 7 on the IELTS exam? IELTS exam preparation doesn’t have to be hard or boring! It can be fun! Aubrey and Jessica from All Ears English are back with a new way to help you achieve the IELTS score you need for the General or the Academic exam! We’ll give you IELTS strategies, practice, tips, tricks, and secrets using real English examples. We’ll show you how to take control of the Speaking Section by reducing anxiety, panic, and fear. You’ll learn what to do when your ...
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The Lack

Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

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The Lack is a weekly podcast from political theorist Benjamin Studebaker, philosopher Nina Power and filmmaker Helen Rollins. We take a work each week (film, poem, essay, book...) and relate it to a philosophical theme for a wide-ranging discussion about ideas, culture and society. Each week, there is an A-side public episode and a B-side, patreon only, private episode. You can subscribe to our patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast Our email contact is [email protected]. O ...
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College planning is stressful! We bring you the latest news on choosing a good fit college, presenting yourself effectively in college applications, writing effective college essays, building a successful high school resume, and navigating the college admission process successfully.
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Daring to Tell

Michelle Redo

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Intimate conversations and true stories of personal daring with emerging and accomplished writers. Writers read their essay, memoir chapter or story, then talk about it with writer/host Michelle Redo. An audio literary magazine, conceived, curated and hosted by Michelle Redo, an award winning 30-year public radio veteran, and new voice in podcasting. Original submissions accepted twice yearly.
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WizCast - SAT ACT Podcast by Wizako

K S Baskar, Swetha, AI Hosts

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WizCast: Your Guide to SAT, ACT & College Admissions 🎙️ Dreaming of getting into your dream college? WizCast is your go-to podcast for everything SAT, ACT, and the US undergraduate admissions process! From expert-backed test-taking strategies to application essay tips, we break down what works—and what doesn’t—so you can boost your scores and craft a standout application. Join us as we uncover the dos and don’ts of test prep, tackle common college admissions myths, and help you navigate this ...
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Athrabeth

Jude Vais & Stef Midlock

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Athrabeth is a monthly podcast that invites you down the lesser trod paths of Tolkien's Legendarium. Each episode we pick a single chapter, essay, fragment, or topic, and do a deep dive, exploring it as both fans and scholars.
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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara is a weekly podcast that showcases leaders in narrative journalism, essay, memoir, documentary film, radio and podcasts about the art and craft of telling true stories. Follow the show @creativenonfictionpodcast on Instagram and Threads and visit patreon.com/cnfpod to support!
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Film Critters Processes is the podcast version of Film Critters, a video essay series on Youtube about movies! Processes is where we talk about current releases, whether it be blockbusters, trash horrors, "Netflix originals", international festival favorites, and never, ever, Marvel Cinematic Universe pieces. It's like talking about a movie outside the theater with your friends!
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Thresholds

Jordan Kisner

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This is Thresholds, a series of interviews with writers and artists you love about the transformative experiences (surprises, crises, existential freakouts, u-turns, breakthroughs) that have shaped their work. The life-wasn’t-the-same-after-that moments. Hosted by Jordan Kisner, author of the essay collection THIN PLACES. Thresholds is a co-production between Black Mountain Institute and Literary Hub. www.thisisthresholds.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Unf*cking The Republic® (UNFTR) is a series of audio essays on the grand American experiment lovingly curated and presented by a quasi-anonymous political writer. Each essay reflects on a singular topic that is generally misunderstood or purposely obfuscated by the so-called “powers that be.” As we know, history is written by the victors and can be perilously manufactured to favor destructive world views. These views become intractably ingrained in the public consciousness and pervert public ...
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Join Stacey and Becca as they explain the difference between being deferred and being waitlisted, what being waitlisted really means, and what you can do to increase your odds of securing an acceptance (hint: write a unique waitlist letter!). Work one-on-one with an Advisor from our team: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/ Fo…
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Creating paintings within the autism community is a powerful and expressive form of communication, allowing individuals to explore and share their inner worlds in a non-verbal, sensory-friendly way. Art offers a safe and inclusive space where people on the autism spectrum can engage with color, texture, and form to process emotions, reduce anxiety,…
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To kick off Season 6, Ethan shares some practical resources based on a new framework he's been exploring. If you’re a regular listener, you’ll already be familiar with something we call the Roles and Identities List, which is a huge menu of roles (things like “catalyst” and “change-maker” and “party-bringer”) — Ethan has used it as a get-to-know-yo…
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“Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.” (Step Three) My family of origin was one of spirituality and firm belief in God. I was taught right from wrong but believed this meant God only loved me if I was doing right. As I grew older and became further trapped in my addiction, I began to live a tw…
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This essay is adapted from Jim Donaghey's excellent collection, Fight for a New Normal? Anarchism and Mutual Aid in the Covid-19 Pandemic Crisis . It discusses some of the applications of 'mutual aid' in government agencies and its articulation in nineteenth century anarchist thought to flesh out a grassroots, transformative conception. Ruth Kinna …
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Pearls of Wisdom - 100th Edition 🔮 Episode Description: In the landmark 100th edition of Khayyam’s Pearls of Wisdom newsletter, the focus is on the intersection of rapid technological advancements and their profound impacts on society. The episode delves into various critical topics, ranging from emotional connections with AI chatbots to AI-driven …
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Send us a text In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle is joined by Jared Rosenberg, the Interim Director of Admissions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jared shares valuable insights on the university's admissions process, including application statistics, acceptance rates, and the importance of extracurricular a…
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Saving one of Canada’s most controversial institutions won’t be easy. Lori Wilson reads Is Canada Ready for Life Without the CBC? Pierre Poilievre Thinks So About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in E…
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The people of the Arctic don’t need more neighbours, they would rather see more housing and maybe some dentists. Lori Wilson reads Should the Arctic Really Brace for an Invasion? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI…
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The military gave Lisa Gregoire’s brother purpose. It also broke him. Marjorie Nicolaou reads GI Joe About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establ…
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– I was now going somewhere; out of there, for sure. I must have forgotten that gravity is a thing. Jeanne VanBuren lives in Winston Salem, North Carolina--by way of Chesapeake, Pittsburgh, Santa Cruz, and Austin—where she is a local crafter and storyteller. As a member of North Carolina Writers Network, this story is a spark towards more memories …
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Fresh off the heels of our fifth and final Non-Negotiables of the Left series, 99 and I spent some time in the studio reviewing feedback from the UNFTR audience. While I stomped my feet like a toddler, 99 was able to finally get me under control and a productive conversation ensued. The upshot is that the feedback was fairly muted, with most of you…
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Mutual Assured AI Malfunction: The New Security Paradigm A Closer Look from Token Wisdom, courtesy of your friendly neighborhood, Khayyam ✨ Episode Description: The episode delves into the realm of AI development, drawing parallels between Cold War deterrence logic and the emerging concept of “mutual assured AI malfunction.” It explores how the fea…
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Big changes are coming to the ACT starting in 2025! If you’re planning to take the ACT after April 2025, you need to know how the revamped test structure will affect your preparation and test-day strategy. In this episode of WizCast by Wizako, Sophia and Kai break down everything about the new ACT format—what’s changing, what’s staying the same, an…
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https://spiritualseek.org/ Take the test now! It's free for the first 100 visitors! -------- Are you curious about the deeper patterns and lessons shaping your life? Do you feel a connection to something greater but can't quite put it into words? The Soul Karma Test is here to guide you on a transformative journey of self-discovery. This powerful a…
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“I could suddenly see — and this is how I know when I'm supposed to start writing — is that words start putting themselves together in my head, and I just have to get them out, right? Which doesn't happen all the time, but it did for this," says Cassidy Randall, author of Thirty Below: The Harrowing and Heroic Story of the First All Women's Ascent …
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– Forty miles to spare We followed our well-worn route, enjoying the new car smell, feeling like The Jetsons. Lisa Williams Kline is the author of two award-winning novels for adults, Between the Sky and the Sea and Ladies’ Day, as well as an essay collection entitled The Ruby Mirror and a short story collection entitled Take Me. She lives in David…
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!! SPOILERS !!THE CURSE https://barroo.itch.io/the-curseboooo knock it off with the crime drama we want more GUILD DRAMA BRO. THE RAIDS, BRO!!!💰 PATREON 💰 http://www.patreon.com/filmcrittersJoin the discord! https://discord.gg/fTQexvQwatch at https://youtu.be/FNCiBcBR9mwBarroo can be found at http://averycutedog.neocities.org/Jae Bearhat can be fou…
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This week, Jordan sits down to talk with Maya Binyam, author of the novel Hangman,about a near-drowning that changed her life. Maya Binyam is the author of Hangman, which was named a 2024 National Book Foundation “5 under 35” honoree, received the Rosenthal Family Foundation Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and was longlisted fo…
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Natasha Rothwell plays characters who are constantly trying to improve and to better understand their desires. This season on “The White Lotus,” Rothwell, an Emmy-nominated actress, is back playing Belinda, a striving spa manager with dreams of becoming her own boss. Ambitions like these are relatable to Rothwell, who created and starred in her own…
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Uh-oh! Gil doesn't have a guest this week, so he recorded a monologue from a hotel room in Weehawken, NJ during a business conference for his day job! He talks mental health, oblique mythology, Charles Crumb, comics and pharma friends, the St. Patrick's Day Parade, and more! Follow Gil on Bluesky and Instagram • More info at our site • Support The …
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Pearls of Wisdom - 98th Edition 🔮 Episode Description: “Token Wisdom: Tech, Privacy, and the Unfolding Future” delves into the complex interplay between technological progress and societal impact. The episode explores a wide range of topics, from AI’s potential emotional capabilities to privacy concerns in tech giants like Apple, and the environmen…
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– Not what we expected Hell-bound for a summer of adventure in France, we didn’t care. David Collins holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and taught English/Creative Writing for forty years. His work has appeared in numerous journals, reviews, magazines, and newspapers. His first full-length book, Accidental Activists: …
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Creating a series of paintings is an artistic journey that allows for deeper exploration of a theme, emotion, or concept over multiple works. Unlike a single standalone piece, a series enables the artist to develop a visual narrative, experiment with variations in style, and refine their creative voice. The process often begins with research and br…
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Nazi persecution scattered Timothy Taylor’s family across three continents. A lost archive brought them together. Paul Berry reads Paper Trail - a memoir byTimothy Taylor. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and…
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In the privacy of notebooks, lists live a different life. Some exist largely as traces of the act of attention, the conceptual material of their connection having eroded away. Paul Berry reads My Guilty Pleasure - lists About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted…
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https://spiritualseek.com/blog/karma-the-cosmic-principle-of-action-and-consequence/ Soul Karma Test: https://spiritualseek.com/soul-karma-test/ ---------- In the vast landscape of human spirituality and philosophy, few concepts have traveled as far, endured as long, or evolved as richly as karma. This ancient principle—often reduced to a simple eq…
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https://spiritualseek.com/blog/the-17-spiritual-gifts-discovering-your-divine-talents/ Spiritual Gifts & Talents Test: https://spiritualseek.com/spiritual-gifts-talents-test/ In the tapestry of human experience, certain threads shine more brightly than others—these are our spiritual gifts. Far more than mere talents or skills, spiritual gifts repre…
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This is the final installment of our 5 Non-Negotiables of the Left series where we detail three short-term goals to take back the country and two long-term fights that must be waged for the sake of our democracy and the planet. This fifth entry speaks to the now back-burnered but ever-present threat to life on this planet: Climate change. This is t…
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"And then this person said, 'Hey, you know, this needs to be, like, more weird or less weird, but it's in this kind of odd place that isn't working.' And I was like, she's so, right," says Jaydra Johnson, @jaydranicole, and author of Low: Notes on Art & Trash (Fonograf). Lots of good stuff in this episode. We talk about: Luck Growing up poor Dialin…
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"What I was fortunate enough to get exposed to very early in my career, and I really believe is now the way to go, which is the nature of editing as thinking," says Poynter Institute president Neil Brown. Neil has spent more than forty years as a reporter and editor, and he just wrapped up his tenure on the Pulitzer Prize Board. He's one of the mor…
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