Essays Podcasts

In this series of The Essay, five leading cultural voices choose a great work of art and talk about a small, under-appreciated aspect of the piece that carries great meaning for them.Art historian and author of The Story of Art Without Men, Katy Hessel draws our attention to the spine as a symbol of feminine strength and survival in Frida Kahlo's B…

Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss the first three (out of five) 2023-24 Harvard University supplemental essay prompts that applicants must respond to in 200 words or fewer. Access our 2023-24 Harvard University Supplemental Essay Guide: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/supplemental-essay/harvard-university-2023-24-supplemental-essay-prompt-…

On today’s episode I got to sit down with Rick Diaz, the Regional Director of Admission for Southern Methodist University (SMU) and someone I’ve known for more than 15 years. We have a pretty wide ranging discussion that covers: A behind-the-scenes look at how SMU reads applications and how they shape a class—and what that even means Then we dive i…

On today's episode, Evelyn Kreutzer, a Berlin-based scholar, curator, and video essayist, joins to discuss her videographic origin story, collaborative projects (including Once Upon a Screen and Moving Poems), videographic vulnerability, the new Videography section of the journal zfm, and more. We also discuss Evelyn's video essay, "Footsteps," and…

In this essay, Javier Sethness Castro presents a new, queer reading of Count Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy's life and art. By referencing homoeroticism in Tolstoy's diaries and comparing the anarchist writer's libidinal and political desires with historical and literary examples of uprisings and revolts, Sethness highlights the liberatory potential of qu…

God's Word has many treasures buried deep within, but too often we may feel unsure of how to go about discovering them. Frank Reed has written down some pointers that help him mine for this everlasting gold. Essay originally published 05/2020. Audio narration just released. Subscribe to receive new essays by email!…

Intergenerational, co-leadership as a model for disrupting oppressive systems and transforming communities is the conversation Ebony facilitates with catalytic co-leaders Sherreta R. Harrison and Raymond A. Jetson of MetroMorphosis in Baton Rouge, LA. The core of their work is transformation from within.…

Video Essay Link: https://youtu.be/HJGeWIB9_OM Exploring how Colson Whitehead's Depiction of 1960s Harlem Exposes America's Foundational Crookedness Links: Website: https://solo.to/mindtheater Support Mind Theater on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/mindtheater Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindtheaterpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindtheaterpod/…

Some people on the Internet will try and tell you that they know the best way to live *your* life. Today, Nora breaks her rule of minding her own business to rail against this. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) fe…

Permanently Moved will be celebrating its 250th episode during this next run of 10 shows. I’m looking forward to achieving that! Full Show Notes: https://www.thejaymo.net/2023/09/30/2331-season-10/ Support the show! Subscribe to the zine Watch on Youtube Permanently moved is a personal podcast 301 seconds in length, written and recorded by @thejaym…

This episode is on the 2023 film Borderline. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcastBy Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

Akira Odani lives in the ancient city of St. Augustine, Florida. He belongs to Taste Life Twice Writers and the Florida Writers Association. Born in Tokyo, he had written extensively for the Japanese media. Still, more recently, his interest has turned to writing in English and subjects related to his experiences interacting with the two cultures. …

For today’s Audio Long Read we’re bringing you one from our archives, which is suddenly extremely prescient. This week GB News is in the spotlight once again, this time for broadcasting misogynist comments made by Laurence Fox about a female journalist, Ava Evans. The channel has suspended Fox, along with host Dan Wootton, and has apologised for br…

Tom Donaghy explored the murder of the "Fudge King" of Ocean City for The Atavist Magazine. Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes: brendanomeara.com Newsletter: Rage Against the Algorithm Sponsor: Liquid IV, promo code cnfBy Brendan O'Meara

If you haven’t heard, Nora is the proud grandmother to some new family hamsters, and she’s learning a lot from them. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are…

Essays on the underappreciated aspects of well known pieces of culture. Writer Sarfraz Manzoor describes a moment from the film Field of Dreams and what it means to him.By BBC Radio 3

Meet Divya from Delhi who is in a pharmaceutical consulting field. Divya is one of our recent IELTS students who scored band 7.5 in 15 days of joining our online IELTS Writing course. In this episode, you will learn how we helped Divya score band 7.5 in IELTS Writing in 15 days. We discuss: Divya’s initial motivation to write the IELTS Exam. Divya’…

This summer, producer Claire McInerny applied to be on Wheel of Fortune. We don’t know if she’ll make it on the show, but the process turned into a sweet bonding moment between her and her family. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes u…

It’s in the minutiae of masterpieces that we feel their thrill and power.In this series of The Essay, five leading cultural voices choose a great work of art and talk about a small, underappreciated aspect of the piece that carries great meaning for them.Spectator Literary Editor Sam Leith explores his fascination with a background figure in Judith…

In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Gina and Arielle talk about college selectivity. They discuss striking a balance between nurturing dreams and being realistic. Listen in as they shed light on how selectivity has changed, aiming to provide insights that empower both parents and students in navigating the competitive landscape of colle…

Diana Neunkirchner is a retired teacher living in Rougemont, North Carolina. An avid reader and writer, she is a member of the Durham Writers Group, the Writers’ Inspirational Network, and the Writers’ Critique Group. When she’s not writing short stories, personal essays, or memoir, she is hiking along the Eno River or playing the flute at Your Sav…

The photographer for the Minnesota Aurora soccer team shares why shooting the fans in the stands is her favorite part of the job. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if so…

Go here to join our course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lindsay McMahon, Jessica Beck, Aubrey Carter

What's it like to put out books with Jack Kirby and the Dalai Lama in the same year? Legendary cartoonist & artist Patrick McDonnell rejoins the show to talk about his amazing new books THE SUPER HERO'S JOURNEY (Abrams ComicArts), his collaboration with the Dalai Lama, HEART TO HEART (Harper One), and more! We get into the secret origin of The Supe…

It’s National Suicide Prevention Month, and this episode contains mention of suicide and suicidal ideation. An Okay listener shares how classical symphonies have helped her get through many unbearable days. If you or someone you know if considering suicide, the National Suicide Crisis Line is always always available at 988. Find a warmline to speak…

Go here to join the 3 Keys IELTS Online Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lindsay McMahon, Jessica Beck, Aubrey Carter

Get FULL exercises! https://www.youtube.com/c/IELTSRyan/join Why do you think games are popular at social gatherings and family events? I think they are popular because of their ability to foster a sense of camaraderie and engagement. They act as icebreakers, encouraging people to interact and bond over shared experiences...thereby breaking any ini…

Video Essay Link: https://youtu.be/FfyVq8ar_H8 Exploring the similarities between filmmaking and art curation, historical french female painters, and the queer cinematic gaze in Celine Sciamma's Portrait of a Lady on Fire Links: Website: https://solo.to/mindtheater Support Mind Theater on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/mindtheater Twitter: https://twitte…

Some wisdom from Nora, that she stole from a yoga teacher. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568.4441 or by emailing IGTBO…

In this tutorial, we discuss how to write informal letters using idioms and phrases in IELTS Task 1. We discuss: The structure of an informal letter, including addressing and introduction. The importance of using contractions in informal letters. How to close an informal letter with phrases. How to write an Informal Letter for the general IELTS Tas…

Rhoda Cerny lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with her two cats. When she is not writing or dreaming of travel, you will find her singing, dancing, practicing Italian, and gardening. A member of the Orange County chapter of the NC Writer’s Network and writing groups in the Triangle, she has published poetry and is currently working on a novel a…

At the time of writing, the crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried is due to stand trial on 3 October 2023. He stands accused of fraud and money-laundering on an epic scale through his currency exchange FTX. Did he gamble with other people’s money in a bid to do the maximum good? In this week’s long read, the New Statesman’s associate editor Sophie M…

I hope you'll check out this special And So, She Left podcast episode featuring guest, Michelle Redo--which is a finalist for a Signal Award! If you are inclined please click to vote for this podcast before October 6th. And So, She Left is hosted by Katherin Vasilopoulos, produced by Ethan Lee and put out by Cansulta. Thanks for daring to listen!…

Join Stacey and Becca as they share some of their favorite brainstorming exercises to get the ideas flowing. Part 2 of 2! Watch some of our YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQc Work one-on-one with an Advisor from our team: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/ F…

“A poet is a special kind of nerd.” —Jericho Brown This episode originally ran as Ep. 148 Jericho Brown is the Pulitzer Prize—winning poet behind The Tradition. Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes: brendanomeara.com Newsletter: Rage Against the Algorithm Sponsor: Liquid IV, promo code cnfBy Brendan O'Meara

Producer Megan Palmer shares how seeing one friendly creature helped her adjust to a new environment. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK…

In this tutorial, we discuss techniques for mastering topic sentences and paragraph structures In IELTS Writing We discuss: The importance of argumentative essays in academic writing. How to use connecting sentences to maintain coherence and flow in IELTS Writing. How to construct coherent paragraphs with a single clear point within one paragraph. …

This listener’s pandemic era practice of waving to one stranger is their okay thing. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at 612.568…

A brand new podcast from Brock Media. Coming soon... Eerie is an 8-episode anthology audio series of original horror stories from some of the most exciting contemporary voices in horror, pulled from literature, film & TV, hosted and produced by Anna Bogutskaya. Each story brings a different flavour of scary, from the haunting to the grotesque, to s…

Annette L. Brown is a mother, wife, and retired teacher, who lives on an almond farm in Central California where she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She is grateful for the support of The Taste Life Twice Writers and The Light Makers’ Society and for simply having time to write. Annette has pieces reflecting her love of nature, family…

This listener’s okay thing is knowing that her dog, Frankie, is always looking out for her. “It’s Going To Be OK” is a daily podcast from Feelings and Co. Each morning, we bring you a short story, essay, or interview about one thing that makes us (or our guests) feel like it might not all be so bad – even if some things are. Share your OK thing at …

Go here to join the 3 Keys IELTS Online Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lindsay McMahon, Jessica Beck, Aubrey Carter

On this episode, we bring you a story by Ken Guidroz. Ken’s story shows us the importance of writing and sharing stories, especially with people we either don’t understand or who don’t understand us. Ken says writing to his son in prison ignited an honest exchange he never would have had without writing. This exchange changed their relationship for…

How did the writers' strike get Keith Knight to finish his long-awaited graphic memoir, I WAS A TEENAGE MICHAEL JACKSON IMPERSONATOR (Keith Knight Press)? Find out in our conversation at SPX about his fantastic new book, chronicling Keith's 18 months as an MJ impersonator in the mid-'80s! We get into how he found himself by being someone else, what…

Fifty years after Salvador Allende was ousted, might his greatest legacy be his battle with the emerging tech giants? On 1 August 1973, a seemingly mundane diplomatic summit took place in Lima, Peru. But there was nothing mundane about its revolutionary agenda. The attendees – diplomats from Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru – aspired to c…