Best Joanna Rays Podcasts (2024)

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Building Bridges Between Science and Policy: The Angel Shark Conservation Project 1:06:46

1h ago1:06:46

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On this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, conservation biologist Ava Myers discusses her work with the Angel Shark Conservation Project and Network. Discover how Ava built a network to study angel sharks in the Canary Islands, highlighting the communication and effort involved. Dive into the evolution of shark science from the early 1900s to the …

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Ken Pisani (Writing Comic Novels) 41:14

3h ago41:14

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Danielle Krage interviews Ken Pisani. Ken is a screenwriter, TV writer and producer, playwright, comic book author, former cartoonist, and novelist. His novel, AMP’D, was a Thurber prize finalist, and in this episode he takes us behind the scenes of creating this comic work. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:18 The Concept of AMP’D 05:0…

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Caleb Warren (What Makes Things Funny) 40:04

7d ago40:04

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Danielle Krage interviews Caleb Warren, Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Arizona. Caleb researches and writes about what makes things funny, what makes things cool, and what helps people reach their goals. In this conversation, Caleb shares some of his key findings about humour and how it works. 00:00 Introduction to Consumer P…

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The Changing Dynamics of White Shark Populations in South Africa 1:13:56

8d ago1:13:56

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In this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, special guest Alison Towner discusses her career studying great white sharks in South Africa. The conversation delves into her journey from the UK to South Africa, her research on orcas impacting great white populations, and the evolution of shark science over the years. Tune in to learn about Alison's fa…

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Episode 150: Novelist Spotlight #150: A look back and ahead with literary lion Jay McInerney 1:03:25

10d ago1:03:25

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In the spotlight is the author of “Bright Lights, Big City” — the explosively successful debut novel by Jay McInerney, selling 700,000 copies during its first year, and tens-of-thousands of copies annually for years running. Dubbed a member of the 1980s “brat pack” (along with Bret Easton Ellis and Tama Janowitz), McInerney followed his sensational…

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Episode 149: Novelist Spotlight #149: A deceased Word War II veteran, a secret, a letter — and the novelist who brought the story to life 1:00:49

12d ago1:00:49

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In the spotlight is Sasha Vasilyuk, author of the debut novel YOUR PRESENCE IS MANDATORY, now available for pre-order and soon to be published in the United States, Canada, Italy, Germany, France, Finland and Brazil. She is also a journalist who has written for The New York Times, TIME magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Harper’s Bazaar, NBC, USA Toda…

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Episode 148: Novelist Spotlight #148: A look back at sci-fi legend Ray Bradbury with biographer Jonathan Eller 1:11:30

13d ago1:11:30

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In the spotlight is Jonathan Eller, author of a three-volume biography of science fiction novelist and short story writer Ray Bradbury. Eller is also founding director of the Center for Ray Bradbury Studies at Indiana University. We discuss Ray Bradbury’s >> writing lessons >> work ethic >> fear of the dark >> love of magic >> passion for ideas >> …

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Pacific Islanders Filmography - Baltazar Aguon, Rita Nauta 33:46

19d ago33:46

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Pacific Islanders in Communications Vice President Baltazar Aguon and Board Member Rita Nauta share about the organization and Pacific Island films they've been involved with. 03.28.24By info3rp

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Eric Maisel (Fearless Creating for Comedy Writers) 41:38

13d ago41:38

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Danielle Krage interviews Dr Eric Maisel. Eric is the author of more than 50 books - many focused on creativity and the creative life - including Fearless Creating, Deep Writing, The Power of Daily Practice and The Magic of Sleep Thinking. He also writes the ‘Rethinking Mental Health’ blog for Psychology Today and is a regular contributor to Mad in…

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Stories, Folktales & Legends: America - Joanna Marie D. 32:50

21d ago32:50

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Joanna Marie D. shares stories from America in this episode of our series on Stories, Folktales & Legends from cultures in The Marianas. 03.21.24By info3rp

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CNMI Judiciary 35th Anniversary - CNMI Chief Justice Alexadro C. Castro 33:48

22d ago33:48

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CNMI Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro shares about the history of the creation of the Northern Marianas Judiciary and its 35th anniversary activities in 2024, including its upcoming Covenant Day Konbetsasion. 03.14.24By info3rp

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Birth Trauma with Kim Thomas, journalist and CEO of The Birth Trauma Association 51:56

20d ago51:56

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This is the final episode in Series 7. It's about birth trauma and I speak with journalist, author and CEO of The BTA, Kim Thomas. We talk about what birth trauma is, what can cause it (we do not go into graphic detail), how it can manifest and how to get help. We discuss the difference between Post Natal Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disord…

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Joanna Penn (Writing the Shadow) 38:49

21d ago38:49

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Danielle Krage interviews Joanna Penn. Joanna is an award-nominated New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with more than 40 books across multiple genres – non-fiction and fiction (under J.F.Penn). Joanna is also a podcaster, international speaker, and award-winning creative entrepreneur. This conversation dives into Joanna’s recent book, …

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Shark Science and Poetry: A Conversation with Maria Cristina Oddone 1:01:11

23d ago1:01:11

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Today on the Beyond Jaws podcast, Maria Cristina Oddone from Brazil shares her research on sharks and rays. Dive into the cellular level of shark science with her fascinating work. Join hosts Andrew Lewin and Dr. David Ebert as they explore the evolution of shark science from the early days of fear and curiosity to the diverse fields within the fie…

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Episode 147: Novelist Spotlight #147: Bestselling romance author Audrey Carlan 1:02:01

27d ago1:02:01

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In the spotlight is romance novelist Audrey Carlan, a No. 1 New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller. She writes stories that help readers “find themselves while falling in love.” Some of her works include the Calendar Girl serial, the Trinity series, the International Guy series, 1001 Dark Nights series, and the Marriage Auctio…

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Envy with psychotherapist Ryan Bennett-Clarke 56:46

27d ago56:46

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Interviewing Ryan Bennett-Clarke for my Guardian column - about something else entirely - we got talking about envy. And what he had to say fair blew my mind. What is envy? How does it differ from jealously? Where does it come from and how does it manifest? If you've ever left a person feeling like little bits of you have been taken away, well envy…

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Rosie Wilby (Using humour to unpack challenging questions) 39:05

28d ago39:05

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Danielle Krage interviews Rosie Wilby. Rosie is an award-winning comedian and creator of the global hit podcast and book The Breakup Monologues. She is also the author of ‘Is Monogamy Dead?’ and toured a trilogy of solo shows investigating the psychology of love. In this interview, Rosie shares insights for how we can use humour to unpack challengi…

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Behind the Lens: Creating a Shark Conservation Documentary 49:51

30d ago49:51

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In this episode, we hear from Ava Domenicelli, an intern at Dr. Lowe's Shark Lab, who created a successful 15-minute documentary about sharks with over 6,000 views on YouTube. She shares her journey, from the inception of the documentary to the challenges and successes she encountered along the way. Tune in to discover how she brought her story to …

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Stories, Folktales & Legends: Peru - Mili Saiki 30:35

1M ago30:35

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Mili Saiki shares Peruvian stories and culture in this series on Stories, Folktales, and Legends of cultures in The Marianas community.By info3rp

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Unresolved Grief (adults bereaved in childhood) with psychotherapist Mandy Gosling 48:21

1M ago48:21

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Although unresolved grief can hit us at any stage in our lives, this episode specifically talks about childhood bereavement and the impact it can have on adulthood. My guest is UKCP and BACP registered psychotherapist and researcher Mandy Gosling who, as we shall hear, has personal experience of early bereavement. An early bereavement can lodge - i…

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Ruth Leigh (Writing comic characters) 39:54

1M ago39:54

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Danielle Krage interviews novelist Ruth Leigh. They focus on her delightful Isabella M Smugge series, and what it takes to create a comic character that you can develop and sustain across multiple books. Ruth is also the author of the Jane Austen-inspired book A Great Deal of Ingenuity, and The Little Book of Unexpected Poetry. Chapters 00:00 Intro…

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Episode 146: Novelist Spotlight #146: A conversation with novelist and short story writer T.C. Boyle 1:11:23

1M ago1:11:23

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In the spotlight is T.C. Boyle, the author of more than 30 books of fiction, including titles such as “Blue Skies,” “The Harder They Come,” “The Terranauts," “The Relive Box,” “Outside Looking In,” “Talk to Me” and “I Walk Between the Raindrops.” He was a longtime lit professor at USC, and his books have been translated into more than two dozen for…

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Snapshots of 1800s Marianas - Dr. Carlos Madrid 36:28

2M ago36:28

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Dr. Carlos Madrid, Director of Research at the Richard Flores Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center, offers a glimpse into the Spanish administration of The Marianas during the 1800s.By info3rp

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Connecting Through Culture - Rita Nauta 31:50

2M ago31:50

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Guampedia Managing Director Rita Nauta shares about the non-profit's Culture of Connecting project, creating online educational resources about regional history and culture.By info3rp

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Shame with clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr Stephen Blumenthal 44:18

1M ago44:18

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Dr Stephen Blumenthal returns (catch him in Series 2 talking about Intimacy and Trust in Series 5) and this time we're talking about shame. What it is, how it differs to humiliation and embarrassment or even guilt. Shame can make people act differently - either because they are avoiding shame or trying to cover up the shame they already feel. Where…

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Chamorro Fine Artist Baltazar Aguon 31:21

2M ago31:21

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Baltazar Aguon shares about his DNA connection to ancient Chamorro human remains in The Marianas and his work through fine arts connecting others with Chamorro culture.By info3rp

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Finu' Chamorro for Beginners - Dr. Faye Untalan 30:02

2M ago30:02

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Dr. Faye Untalan, author of Finu' Chamorro for Beginners, shares about this comprehensive Chamorro language resource book and instructional guide.By info3rp

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Carolinian "Ailang" (Clan) - Lino Olopai, Cecilio Raikiulipiy 32:36

2M ago32:36

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Lino Olopai and Cecilio Raiukiulipiy introduce "ailang." the matrilineal clan system of the indigenous Carolinians of The Marianas - and its significance for communal living.By info3rp

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From Mountains to Oceans: Dr. Lauren Meyer's Adventure in Shark Science 1:09:53

1M ago1:09:53

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On this episode of the Beyond Jaws podcast, Lauren Meyer from Flinders University discusses her research on iconic megafauna like great white sharks and cuttlefish, exploring trophic levels, food webs, and surprising diet preferences of tiger sharks. Delve into the evolution of shark science, from early perceptions to the impact of movies like Jaws…

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Pacific Collection - Ray Junior Deleon Guerrero 30:01

2M ago30:01

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Pacific Room supervisor Ray Deleon Guerrero shares about books, artifacts, and other material that can be found in the Pacific Collection at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library in The Marianas.By info3rp

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Stories, Folktales, & Legends Russia - Tatiana Ilmov 31:22

2M ago31:22

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In our Stories, Folktales & Legends series, Tatiana Ilmov shares culture and fairytales from Russia.By info3rp

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2023 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Lifetime Achievement in The Humanities Donald B. Mendiola 36:32

2M ago36:32

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2023 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Lifetime Achievement in the Humanities Donald B. Mendiola shares about the root of his work in traditional healing, Chamorro heritage studies in the classroom, and other traditional practices.By info3rp

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Ep 12. Ray Farr - The Distin Family 24:37

2M ago24:37

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In this episode I chat to banding icon Ray Farr about his research into the Distin Family and their extraodinary impact on the beginnings of the brass band movement. We discuss the groups origins, tenor horn vs. alto saxhorn, missing testpieces and the wonderful array of instruments being performed at the time. https://www.rayfarr.com/ Podcast musi…

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Why You Can Never Plan Too Much with Professor Lucy Easthope 59:16

2M ago59:16

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Professor Lucy Easthope is a UK expert and advisor on emergency planning and disaster recover. A world authority on recovery and disaster planning and its aftermath. She’s Professor of Practice of Risk and Hazard at the university of Durham and a professor in Mass Fatalities at the university of Bath. Lucy studied law at university and has a master…

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Episode 145: Novelist Spotlight #145: Joanna/J.F. Penn — novelist, writing teacher and podcaster 54:40

2M ago54:40

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In the spotlight is Joanna Penn, who teaches how to write, publish and market your book — and make a living with your writing. She is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author more than 35 books published and almost 1 million sold across 169 countries in five languages. She is also a podcaster, international speaker, and e…

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End of Season 5 (Back with you on March 6th) 0:24

2M ago0:24

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Hey lovely listeners. That's the end of Season 5. I'll be back on March 6th with more fabulous Comedy Masterclass guests.By Danielle Krage

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From Spain to NOAA: The Journey of a Shark Scientist 1:10:42

2M ago1:10:42

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Join us on this episode of Beyond Jaws as we chat with Enric Cortes, a retired shark scientist from NOAA Fisheries. Discover his fascinating career spanning 25 years and learn about his plans for retirement. Tune in to explore the evolution of shark science and the diverse fields within the industry. Don't miss out on this insightful episode sheddi…

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Where to Die (Home, Hospice, Care Home or Hospital) with Dr Kathryn Mannix 1:13:04

2M ago1:13:04

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Where to die? Not everyone gets that choice but you or a loved one might and that choice may be to go home from a hospice or hospital or care home, or go into one. In this sensitively handled but hugely informative episode, I talk again to Dr Kathryn Mannix, palliative care doctor and author of two excellent books: With the End in Mind and Listen. …

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Episode 144: Novelist Spotlight #144: Poet, novelist and Cornell professor Robert Morgan on the life and writing of Thomas Wolfe 1:06:33

2M ago1:06:33

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In the spotlight is Cornell University professor of literature Robert Morgan, who will discuss the life, times and writings of famed novelist Thomas Wolfe. Morgan has a good deal in common with the author. Thomas Wolfe hails from Asheville, N.C., and Robert Morgan hails from Henderson County, just south of Asheville. They have the same birthday (Oc…

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Scott Dikkers (How to Write Funny) 38:05

2M ago38:05

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Danielle Krage interviews Scott Dikkers, founder of the renowned humour site, The Onion. Scott is a New York Times and Amazon best-selling humour author. He has won a Peabody Award, the Thurber Prize for American Humor and over 30 Webby awards. Plus, he has consulted for top entertainment companies like NBC, Comedy Central, and Pixar. Scott’s How t…

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Beyond Jaws - The Super Bowl Edition 41:07

2M ago41:07

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Dave and Andrew talk about the big game because this is what they have been talking about all season in between recording episodes on shark science and conservation. Andrew is a huge 49er fan and Dave grew up in the Bay area so both of them are rooting for the 49ers to win. Hear them speak about the Super Bowl before the game and after the devastat…

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Writing advice from my favourite ghost (Ray Bradbury) 26:57

2M ago26:57

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In this episode, Danielle shares the writing advice of Ray Bradbury, a writer who has influenced her own writing process. She introduces Bradbury and his book 'Zen and the Art of Writing', highlighting his practical and joyful approach to writing. Danielle discusses two main practices recommended by Bradbury: the 52 Short Story Challenge and the Th…

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Episode 143: Novelist Spotlight #143: Golden Globe and Emmy Award writer/director Dean Hargrove 1:22:25

2M ago1:22:25

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In the spotlight is TV and movie writer/producer/executive producer and creator Dean Hargrove. He has been writing and creating television series since 1961 when he became a staff writer on the first “Bob Newhart Show.” He became the sole staff writer on “The Man from UNCLE” and wrote the screenplay for the pilot of “Columbo.” Thereafter, he create…

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Ingenue w/ Joanna McNaney Stein 47:19

2M ago47:19

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Joanna wrote a book about KD Lang called Ingenue which is out NOW! We talk about music, cats, and lesbians! What more could you ask for? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abby-holland/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abby-holland/support…

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Episode 142: Novelist Spotlight #142: International banker turned award-winner crime novelist Carl Vonderau 1:13:41

2M ago1:13:41

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It took Carl Vonderau a long time to become a full-time author. He left his native Cleveland to study economics at Stanford, then spent more than 30 years as a banker in the United States, Latin America and North Africa — international settings that served as inspiration for his crime novels “Murderabilia” and “Saving Myles.” His work was honored w…

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Julia McKenzie (Getting Audio Comedy Commissioned) 47:45

2M ago47:45

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Julia McKenzie is the Commissioning Editor for Comedy and Entertainment at Radio 4, and prior to that was Creative Director of BBC Studios Audio for 7 years, specialising in comedy and entertainment production. In this conversation, Julia provides helpful insights for comedy writers who want to understand the audio landscape and find ways to get th…

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Career Insights and Inspiring Stories from Marine Biologist John O'Sullivan 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

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Andrew Lewin and co-host Dr. David Ebert interview John O'Sullivan, the director of collections at Monterey Bay Aquarium. John shares fascinating stories about his career, including collecting animals and creating exhibits at the aquarium. The episode explores the evolution of shark science, from early perceptions of sharks as dangerous to the grow…

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Lynne Parker (Founder of Funny Women) 50:20

3M ago50:20

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Danielle Krage interviews Lynne Parker, Founder and Chief Executive of Funny Women. She created the organisation over 20 years ago now and has made such a contribution to the comedy community, including producing the Funny Women Awards. In this conversation, Lynne shares invaluable advice for women building their careers and networks in comedy. Cha…

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Episode 141: Novelist Spotlight #141: Daniel Kraus, author of “Whalefall,” “The Shape of Water” and “Trollhunters” 1:14:55

3M ago1:14:55

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In the spotlight is Daniel Kraus, New York Times bestselling writer of novels, TV and film. His collaboration with legendary filmmaker George Romero (“The Living Dead”) was acclaimed by The New York Times and The Washington Post, and during his collaboration with Guillermo del Toro, he co-authored “The Shape of Water,” the Oscar-winning film. Kraus…

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Fran Hill (Observational Humour) 43:13

3M ago43:13

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Danielle Krage interviews author Fran Hill about ways to develop your observational humour skills as a writer. Fran is a former English teacher, and had a monthly satirical column about education in the Times Educational Supplement. She further shared her experiences in diary form in her memoir ‘Miss, What Does Incomprehensible Mean?' And she publi…

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