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The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling is an audio documentary that examines some of the most contentious conflicts of our time through the life and career of the world’s most successful author. In conversation with host Megan Phelps-Roper, J.K. Rowling speaks with unprecedented candor and depth about the controversies surrounding her—from book bans to debates on gender and sex. The series also examines the forces propelling this moment in history, through interviews with Rowling’s supporters and ...
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It’s the English class you didn't know you missed and the meaningful conversations you didn't know you craved. Join Vanessa Zoltan and Matt Potts as they bring thought, reflection and laughter to Harry Potter; not just as novels, but as instructive and inspirational texts that will teach us about our own lives. Relive the magic of Harry Potter chapter by chapter as Matt and Vanessa explore themes such as commitment, revenge and forgiveness. This podcast creates time in your week to think abo ...
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Knights of the Hardcover

Brandon Kasl, Chris Lauer, and Zach Micek

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Huzzah!!! Dragons, Magic, and the Knights of the Hardcover: Brandon (BJ), Zach, and Chris summarize and dissect their favorite fantasy books with a sharp edged blade. Grab your maps, fill up your horn with ale, and take the heroes journey with us to the lands unknown.
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For years, Matt’s been unpacking the events, people, and culture wars shaping the world around us. On A Bit Fruity, we take deeper dives into those issues — joined by celebrities, experts, and journalists who help us laugh and learn along the way. Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattxiv Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBernstein1
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A cultural analysis through the lens of gender, magic, dreams & more! About the co-hosts: Em is a writer/producer and Orion is a therapist who works with the modalities of Jungian Psychology & Internal Family Systems. The first few episodes will focus on analyzing Harry Potter as a queer & trans narrative + J.K. Rowling’s transphobia. After we finish exploring Harry Potter, we will then move into larger cultural topics, like masculinity, feminism and misandry, psychology, symbolism, individu ...
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In uncertain times what’s needed is not just clarity about today’s pandemic, but insight into the challenges that lie ahead as America recovers and returns to normal. GoodFellows, a weekly Hoover Institution broadcast, features senior fellows John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, and H.R. McMaster discussing the social, economic, and geostrategic ramifications of this changed world.
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Welcome to We Solemnly Swear: A MickOlsen Podcast! We are a group of sisters who are diehard Harry Potter fans and want to share our crazy passion and knowledge for the wizarding world with other PotterHeads!
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Queer chat, news and laughs with Graeme Smith joined by an array of guests and regulars. Including Cosmopolitan and Gay London Life columnist Topher Taylor, transmasculine icon Paris Munro, Fire London DJ Nick Charles, queer artist Liam McDonald + guests from professors to porn stars. Including the latest LGBTQ+ world news with Kev McGrath. winner-GOLD at BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS "As well as compelling debates, this is also a lighthearted podcast in many ways.. an eclectic mix of guests" - The ...
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Only In Rugby League

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Formerly the Loose Forward Podcast. Podcast discussing all things Rugby League from Super League to the NRL, serious discussions with plenty of comedy! Classic segments from stats of the week to the predictions league, give us a listen and join the fun!
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The Book Pile

Kellen Erskine and David Vance

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A podcast where comedians tell you about books so you never have to read! (Now including fiction!) Kellen does standup; Dave writes ads; together they highlight lessons from the world’s best books--and some of the worst. New episode every Monday!
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The Secret Life of Writers by Tablo

Jemma Birrell, Tablo Publishing

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The Secret Life of Writers is a series of rambling conversations with some of the world’s most interesting and visionary writers and creative icons about how they got where they are, what they’re working on now, and how they balance art and life. These warm and personal interviews take you behind-the-scenes of the writing world. Hosted by Jemma Birrell, formerly of the Sydney Writers' Festival and Shakespeare & Company in Paris, and now the Creative Director at Tablo. Subscribe to hear a new ...
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In this biweekly conversational podcast, we dive into a book of choice from our guest, a leader in their work, and explore the profound impact of their book of choice. Join us as lessons leap off the pages as we delve into the books that fuel passion, influence decisions, and turned book lessons into life lessons. Together, we uncover the invaluable wisdom that lies within the chapters of their favorite reads.
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Greetings and welcome to The Quest for Wisdom Podcast, where we search for nuggets of Wisdom from the lives of some truly amazing people. For more information please check out: www.thequestforwisdom.com Or you can follow us on: IG @thequestforwisdom Twitter @thequest4wisdom Facebook @Thequestforwisdom Patreon @thequestforwisdom Linkedin @thequestforwisdom
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Not Your Average Book Report

Not Your Average Book Report

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Not Your Average Book Report, hosted by Sam and Sarah Scott, is a whimsical podcast exploring children's literature. With a down-to-earth approach (meaning as much laughter as possible), they hope to inspire meaningful conversations for both kids and adults inviting everyone to never lose the childlike joy of reading.
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The two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, join forces to bring you a regular “must listen” insider briefing on the political and wider world. Bernard has been Scotland's leading TV political editor for many years while Alex is the unavoidable commentator and columnist for the Times and Sunday Times. Together they bring decades of experience and unsurpassed contacts books to provide you with a valuable insider briefing behind the headlines - all ...
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Pop culture, true crime, life and chit chat with lifelong friends Kevin Loftus and Stephanie Hogan. instagram.com/allegedlyfabulous instagram.com/kevintloftus instagram.com/stephhhogan tiktok.com/@allegedlyfabulous youtube.com/allegedlyfabulous twitter.com/allegedlyfab allegedlyfabulouspodcast@gmail.com
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Welcome to the Celebrity HR Department: The only podcast that asks, what if being a celebrity was a REAL job with REAL consequences? The kind you or I might face. In our world, ALL celebrities are employees of Celebrity INC. All of them. And we are the Celebrity HR Department. That means we handle it all: the feuds, the scandals, the sickness, the sackings and everything in between. This is where the spotlight meets the HR handbook, and we put real-life celebrity issues through the HR proces ...
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2 dudes talking about what to read and what great books are out there, as well as what tea to drink next! There will be occasional guest appearances. Book reviews and recommendations that are super quick and easy to listen to that are also spoiler free!
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Curating exceptional reads to elevate your literary journey. Your go-to source for the finest books worth savoring. 📚✨ #BookRecommendations #Books #eBooks #Audiobooks #PDF #Kindle #Mobi #ePub Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Hollygood

Emmett Redding, Morgan Dunn and Oliver Palmer

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Welcome to Hollygoodland, where Emmett, Morgan and Oliver talk about the best movies of yesterday, yesteryear and yestermorrow.
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AndWithTech is a technology podcast with humanity at heart and technology on the brain. Join your host Eeds McKenzie, and guests, as he talks and questions guests from evolving industries asking the important questions of how the changes aid humanity.
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On today's episode Brett & Mary Discuss: 1) JK Rowling's New 'Harry Potter' Series is Already Making People Mad 2) Leslye Headland Says 'The Acolyte' Isn't So Gay After All 3) Emma Roberts Claims Nepo Baby Critics Are Secretly Misogynist 4) Gen Z 'NEETS' Are Ditching School and Jobs to Do NOTHING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…
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Bernard and Alex on ..... The effect of Farage and Reform Will JK Rowling's gender recognition reform criticism of Labour come back to haunt the party? Stampgate - Will allegations of the SNP using MSPs expenses to pay for election campaign stamps re-ignite memories of previous scandals for voters? ... and Scotland exiting the Euros. Bernard and Al…
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Send us a Text Message. In this electrifying episode of iCritic LIVE, we dive deep into the surprising and complex world of intellectual property rights surrounding one of the most beloved franchises of all time: Harry Potter. With rumors and controversy everywhere—could J.K. Rowling really lose control of her magical universe? Join us as we explor…
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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com We are back at Hogwarts for Harry’s 4th years of mischief and mayhem. Between battling dragons, dodging Death Eaters, and navigating the treacherous waters of the Yule Ball, Harry juggles more than just curses. As the Triwizard Tournament unfolds, he learns that Voldemort’s return…
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YOU CAN GET OUR FREE WALLCHART HERE - https://x.com/PonsonbyMassie/status/1806349078093087015 This Episode is in 2 parts PART 1 - 0 mins - 17 mins - ELECTION NIGHT INSIGHTS - Alex asks Bernard to share his insights on how presenters cope with overnight election programmes. PART 2 - 17 mins - 39mins - WHAT TO WATCH FOR - Bernard and Alex give you a …
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Special Guest: Morgonn McMichael On today's episode the gang discusses: 1)1Hollywood Celebs Rumored to Throw Secret Ozempic Parties 2) Travis Kelce DEFENDS Bill Belichick 48 YEAR AGE GAP Romance 3) Gen Z 'Brainrot' is Destroying The English Language 4) Men Start Trend of 'Raw Dogging' Flights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…
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With some recent polls predicting the SNP and Conservatives will be reduced to a rump of MPs at the General Election on Thurs 4th July, Bernard and Alex have a health warning for pollsters and politicians alike. Can these polls be trusted and do they have the nuance to pick up on constituency level sentiments? Plus, it was the issue the Democrats d…
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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be discussing BOOKS vs FILMS - honing in on some of the darkest BOOK moments that, for varying reasons, simply never made their way onto the silver screen. While the film adaptations brought the magic of Hogwarts to life on the big screen, they were not without their limitations. In the process o…
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Welcome back as we take a look at Book 6 of Harry Potter!! This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Honor in Chapter 1 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Scrimgeour as the new Minister of Magic, Fudge’s many mistakes, and the relationship between honor and shame! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what d…
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Guest: Dane Font, Marketing Man Extraordinaire On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Dr. Disrespect Reveals Real Reason For His Twitch Ban 2) More Disney Corruption Uncovered By James O'Keefe 3) We Need to Talk About The Anti-Woke Mind Virus 4) Anti-Pride Month Wedding Proposal Goes Viral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…
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Send us a Text Message. Join iCritic as we dive into the challenges of leading the Magic Kingdom. Discover why being the CEO of Disney isn't all it's cracked up to be. From intense pressures to complex industry dynamics, we explore the hidden struggles behind the glamour. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion! ►Want a question answered on iCritic L…
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On today's episode Brett & Mary discuss: 1) Fans SLAM James Gunn's Superman Suit, Demand Another Chance For Henry Cavill 2) Star Wars Director Plans to Inject Feminism Into 'Rey' Movie 3) Actors Demand 'Emotional Hazard Pay' & Therapists on Set 4) Older Generations Say Gen Z is a NIGHTMARE in The Workplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…
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Bernard and Alex do their best to answer your questions sent in to ponsonbymassie@gmail.com Questions this episode from; Darren McGarvey @lokiscottishrap (X) Rob Shorthouse @bobtwopointoh (X) John Duffy @johnduffy512 (Youtube) Colin Thompson @colinthompson3111 (Youtube) Argyll Loon @argyllloon (X) Luca Brasi @hickslike22 (X) Ewen Kennedy @ewangkenn…
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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com A book that haunts you, or maybe you are haunting it? Shirley Jackson’s ‘The Haunting of Hill House is an anxiety inducing horror story that puts the reader in two minds about the nature of haunting. Playing with the English language as much as the reader, Jackson places doubt on …
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Hey everyone, welcome to a special installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today we’re going to be diving back through the years on the channel and discussing 10 Harry Potter Theories that all pertain to our favourite double agent SEVERUS SNAPE. The range of theories is pretty broad, and they paint Snape in a bunch of different lights. They cover his h…
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Guest: Sara from Cast Brew Coffee On today's show the gang discusses: 1) Kylie Jenner ATTACKED For Creating 'Unrealistic Beauty Standards' 2) Conservatives SLAM Taylor Swift For Leading Fans to Yell 'F The Patriarchy' 3) MrBeast White Knights For Ava Kris Tyson 4) Internet FURIOUS After Streamer DUMPS GF to Focus on Gaming Career Learn more about y…
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This week we speak to our favourite Lesbian from Leeds, the editor in Chief of DIVA magazine, Roxy Bourdillon. Roxy is in talking about making a new radio show and podcast about the recent Lesbian nightlife explosion and has a book due out next year. We talk about the journey from a 13 year old who passed off her interest in women as just feminism …
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Special Guest: Matt Kadish of The Salty Nerd Podcast On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Netflix Gave The Russo's a Blank Check, Hollywood Budgets Are INSANE 2) Disney Exec EXPOSES Anti-White Discrimination in Secret Recording 3) 'The Acolyte' Star Amandla Stenberg is Trying to SILENCE YouTube Critics 4) First Film Written by AI CENSORED Afte…
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Hey everyone. Welcome to another instalment of Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be taking a look at some of the most well known characters who show up in the Harry Potter series, but whose Hogwarts houses are never identified. For anyone who’s read or watched the Harry Potter series, the four houses of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry ar…
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How do a historian, an economist, and a geostrategist make the best use of their summers? In an abbreviated GoodFellows, Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson, John Cochrane, and H.R. McMaster reveal a few of their summertime preferences: favorite leisurely pursuits (land, air, and sea), their go-to foods and drinks, family gatherings (all three are…
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Guest: Phil Labonte of 'All That Remains' On today's show the gang discusses: 1) Swifties CELEBRATE Scooter Braun's Retirement 2) Hollywood Says Racism Causes Cancer 3) Cop Arrested & FIRED For Making OF Content ON DUTY 4) CRINGE 'The Acolyte' Star CLAPS BACK at 'Racist' Star Wars Fans 5) Men Are Spending THOUSANDS To Attend 'Male Rage Retreats' 6)…
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Today we're bringing you a never before heard live show Vanessa and Casper did in 2019! They explore the theme of truth in Book 3 Chapter 12, in front of a live audience in San Francisco. Next week we're back with current day Vanessa and Casper who will be reading Book 6 Chapter 1, The Other Minister, through the theme of Honor! -- It’s two sickles…
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A drug that needs no introduction and a culture of fatphobia that lives on. Today, we are ALL beating the Ozempic allegations. Use code "fruity" at https://incogni.com/fruity to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan! Support me on Patreon! To uncover and cancel the unwanted expenses you’ve forgotten about, try Rocket Money. Listen to Aubr…
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Guest: Dane, Marketing Man Extraordinaire On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Neurotic Millennial Women Love Disney's Inside Out 2 2) Kotaku Editor Alyssa Mercante Wants to THROW DOWN With Gamers 3) Assassin's Creed Producer SLAMS Elon Musk For 'FEEDING HATRED' 4) Fillers Are Aging Young Women Beyond Repair Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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Bernard and Alex discuss the SNP's electoral chances and what the election result means to the SNP's cause of independence. They are joined by former SNP MSP, investigative journalist and life-long independence campaigner, Dorothy-Grace Elder who doesn't hold back in her criticism of John Swinney. DGE describes John Swinney as a "Sturgeonista" who …
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A magic girl (barely), a sociopath boy who thinks he's a knight, a strong guy who got fired from wrestling, and a bad guy with a mouth where his ear should be but only sometimes, I know this sounds made up . . . and it is, it's all made up in this book. Also there's an apocalypse, but that was probably obvious. * JOIN OUR PATREON for bonus episodes…
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"It is often said of the Malfoy family that you will never find one at the scene of the crime, though their fingerprints might be all over the guilty wand. Independently wealthy, with no need to work for a living, they have generally preferred the role of power behind the throne, happy for others to do the donkey work and to take the responsibility…
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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com A war that divides a family, divides a city and a country. A girl that grows into a woman moulded by her experiences, but never letting them define who she is. Zulaikha moves through life with an honesty towards it, but a resilience to what it throws at her. This sweeping debut no…
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One of the stars of new UK LGBTQ movie Bonus track drops in to chat to Graeme Smith and Topher Taylor.Bonus track is a story of young love, with reminders of "Heartstopper" and mid 90s queer classic "beautiful thing". Samuel drops in to explain why its so important to be involved in a film like this.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s…
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"MUST LISTEN" EPISODE - An incredible insight into the man who will most likely be Prime Minister from the man who knows him better than most - his biographer, Tom Baldwin. Tom discusses what makes Keir Starmer tick, his background, his politics and what we can expect from him in Government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…
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Trans model, influencer and activist Kenny Ethan Jones drops into the studio to talk to Graeme Smith and Topher Taylor about his new book "Dear Cisgender People". Kenny's mum was hugely supportive of his transition and despite the loss of her a few years ago, he still owes her acceptance, love and support everything. THIS IT OUTCAST UK --- Send in …
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On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Gina Carano Winning in Court Battle With Disney 2) Naomi Campbell Women to Start Families Young 3) Pamela Anderson DUNKED ON For Embracing Her Age 4) Live-Action 'Avatar The Last Airbender' Seeking Blind Actress For Toph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Today we’re going to be taking a look at one of the most beloved, innocent, and selfless characters of the entire series- Dobby. Dobby the big hearted House Elf makes his first appearance in the Chamber of Secrets- when he enters the home of #4 privet drive at perhaps the worst moment imaginable- the same day that Vernon Dursley, Harry's terrible u…
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Vanessa is joined for a small bonus conversation by Margaret H. Willison, faculty on our upcoming Taylor Swift Pilgrimage on Cape Cod. They explore why Taylor's music is such a rich text for sacred reflection and share the things they're most looking forward to on this trip! If you're interested in joining us in November, you can sign up on our web…
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