Best Larissa & Tamara Podcasts (2024)

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Well-known journalist in Ukraine Brian Bonner reviews his career with insights about the country 18:44

32m ago18:44

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Brian Bonner has been a prominent figure in Ukraine's media scene for almost three decades. He became chief editor of the Kyiv Post in 2008 and assumed the additional responsibilities of executive director from 2018 until 2021. Today Mr. Bonner is involved with a number of Ukraine-oriented projects including The Cipher Brief and the Hromadske Radio…

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Lina Ngo reflects on her experiences as a Vietnamese Ukrainian refugee and her activism 15:10

11d ago15:10

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Lina Ngo was born in Kyiv to Vietnamese emigres. Once the Russian invasion began in 2022, she and her family left Ukraine and eventually settled in Seattle, Wash. where she has family. Lina is now a college student there and an activist supporting the Ukrainian army through the NGO Ukraine Defense Support. She talks about her experiences and her de…

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Minefields Honey Project seeks to raise public awareness for critical demining need in Ukraine 14:36

2d ago14:36

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More than 30% of Ukraine's territory has been mined during the Russia invasion. Kosta Schneider, Chief Creative Director at Publicis Groupe Ukraine and the Czech Republic, is the spokesperson for an important effort to raise global awareness of the critical need for demining in Ukraine. The Minefields Honey Project is a collaboration of the Ministr…

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Highlights of the Ukrainian Museum-Archives in Cleveland, Ohio 17:27

1M ago17:27

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The Ukrainian Museum-Archives in Cleveland was first established in 1952 by displaced scholars who took on the mission of collecting and preserving items from Ukrainian history and culture. Dr. Taras Mahlay, on the Board of Directors and President of UMA, and Andriy Fedynsky, Director of UMA, discuss the museum, its valuable work and collections. A…

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Prof. Myroslav Shkandrij discusses relations between Russia and Ukraine 17:09

2M ago17:09

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Myroslav Shkandrij is Professor Emeritus at the University of Manitoba. He is an expert on modern Ukrainian and Russian cultural history, including the avant-garde, Soviet literary politics, nationalism, imperialism and contemporary debates around decolonization. In this interview, he covers the clash between the Russian imperial and Ukrainian libe…

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East European music expert David Junk examines Ukrainian culture in his new podcast 16:41

1M ago16:41

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David Junk focused for many years on the music scene in Eastern Europe and in particular on Ukraine. He was a Vice President for PolyGram N.V., a multinational entertainment company and major music record label formerly based in the Netherlands and subsequently for the Universal Music Publishing Group which acquired PolyGram. After leaving the comp…

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Ukrainian activist Marta Barandiy shares her experiences promoting Ukraine in Belgium 15:57

3M ago15:57

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Marta Barandiy is a Ukrainian-born activist, lawyer and founder of the organization Promote Ukraine in Brussels, Belgium. She has spent almost 20 years advocating for Ukraine in the EU. Ms. Barandiy is now running for EU parliamentary elections with the new political movement of Belgium Voor U. https://martavooreuropa.eu/…

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Ukrainian American author Larissa Babij reflects on life in Ukraine during the Russian invasion 16:10

3M ago16:10

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Larissa Babij is a Ukrainian American from Connecticut who has lived in Ukraine for almost 20 years. She is a writer, dancer and translator and now an author of the book, "A Kind of Refugee". The book tells the story of her personal experiences living in Ukraine during the Russian invasion. https://akindofrefugee2022.substack.com/…

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War on Ukraine: VOA Eastern Europe Chief Myroslava Gongadze covers major issues for Ukraine today 19:01

4M ago19:01

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Myroslava Gongadze is the Eastern Europe Chief for the Voice of America. She is a prominent and seasoned Ukrainian journalist currently based in Warsaw, Poland. In this interview, Ms. Gongadze discusses the critical need for U.S. aid for Ukraine, Ukraine's air defenses and its major gains in the Black Sea, the Polish blockade of Ukraine's grain exp…

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Tamara Syby-Holovak talks about her work with Ukrainian war refugees in the New York area 12:21

5M ago12:21

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Ukrainian American Tamara Syby-Holovak is the Razom project lead for the Ukraine response initiative and welcome center in the New York City area. She is also the refugee coordinator for Ukrainian Jersey City and the Vice President with Soyuz Ukrainok Branch #143. Tamara's Ukrainian family roots in Jersey City go back more than 100 years. Ms. Syby-…

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Swedish economist Anders Aslund offers his insights on Ukraine's security and independence 15:28

5M ago15:28

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Anders Aslund is a Swedish economist, former Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and a preeminent specialist on East European economies. He has been closely involved with Ukraine and its economy since the 1980's. He is a prolific author and his book, "How Ukraine Became a Market Economy and Democracy (2009)", is a comprehensive account of how Ukr…

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War in Ukraine: Yuliya Ziskina discusses using frozen Russian assets to fund reconstruction 15:49

5M ago15:49

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Yuliya Ziskina is a policy and advocacy attorney specializing in information policy and public international law. She is also a Senior Legal Fellow for the Ukraine advocacy group Razom. Ms. Ziskina reviews the options for using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's reconstruction. https://newlinesinstitute.org/people/yuliya-m-ziskina/https://www.…

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New documentary explores the 70-year history of Veselka restaurant and its support for Ukraine 21:01

6M ago21:01

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The Ukrainian American restaurant Veselka made its debut in the Lower East Side of New York City in 1954. Veselka, which means rainbow in Ukrainian, was founded by Volodymyr and Olha Darmochwal in 1954. Their son-in-law Tom Birchard later took over management and operated the restaurant for many years. Eventually he passed the torch to his son Jaso…

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Episode 425 | Jeremy Whitley 52:48

6M ago52:48

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Jeremy Whitley is a comic book writer from Durham, North Carolina. He is best known for his creator owned series: Princeless, Raven the Pirate Princess, School for Extraterrestrial Girls, the brand new The Dog Knight from Feiwel and Friends, and the upcoming The Cold Ever After from Titan Comics. He has also worked extensively for Marvel including …

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War in Ukraine: UkraineAlert Editor Peter Dickinson offers his insights on the Russian invasion 20:37

6M ago20:37

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Peter Dickinson is the editor of the UkraineAlert blog at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center and the publisher of Business Ukraine and Lviv Today magazines. He is a well known British journalist and media manager in Kyiv and has been focused on Ukraine since the 1990's. Mr. Dickinson discusses Ukraine as it grapples with the Russian invasion now…

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Ukrainian Master Chef Yevhen Klopotenko travels new roads with Ukrainian cuisine 17:53

7M ago17:53

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Ukrainian Master Chef Yevhen Klopotenko has become an innovative cultural ambassador for Ukrainian cuisine. Mr. Klopotenko applied to UNESCO to obtain international recognition for borshch. As a result of his efforts, in July 2022 UNESCO inscribed the Culture of Ukrainian borshch on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in need of urgent safegua…

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Episode 424 | Thea Rademacher 54:42

7M ago54:42

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Thea Rademacher (Thee-a Rod-a-maker) started her professional career as a social justice attorney after graduating with honors from the University of Minnesota School of Law. Since then, she’s done a variety of different things which she now understands prepared her for her true calling—helping authors publish and speak about their creative work. E…

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Episode 423 | Cheryl Peña 59:41

7M ago59:41

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Cheryl Peña was born to multiracial parents in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated with honors with a degree in photography from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her first novella was published at age 50, a suspense thriller titled The House of Wynne Lift. She has since switched to writing science fiction. Amazon author page: https://www.amazo…

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Episode 422 | Ketriana Yvonne 1:02:17

7M ago1:02:17

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KETRIANA YVONNE is a poet and Brooklyn Free Speech host and producer of “The Ketriana Yvonne Show” from Brooklyn, New York and has won the B Free First Amendment Award for segment “Poetry for Change.” She writes as Spiritwriter and is known for her heart invoking uplifting and inspiring poems to transform the spirit. Music by Jam Hansley Edited/Pro…

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Episode 421 | Larissa Soehn 52:23

7M ago52:23

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Larissa Soehn is an international best-selling author and the CEO of Next Page Publishing. As the company’s founder, Larissa’s mission is to help aspiring authors unleash the power of their books on the world and use it to grow their businesses. As the mom to a beautiful little girl, her goal is to set an example for her daughter that they can both…

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War in Ukraine: Ambassador Kurt Volker offers his views on Ukraine and its war with Russia 14:18

7M ago14:18

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Kurt Volker is an American diplomat with more than 35 years experience in government, academia and the private sector. He is a well known expert in U.S. foreign and national security policy. He was the US Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations from 2017-2019 and the US Ambassador to NATO in 2008-2009. Ambassador Volker discusses the Russia…

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Episode 420 | Robert J. Lewis 50:33

7M ago50:33

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Robert (Robby) J. Lewis is a writer based out of Charleston, South Carolina. He has brought you not only the Shadow Guardian series but the Someone Series under Robert Lewis. He has written numerous steamy film scripts for Noir Male and Icon Male and more recently agreed to start writing for Luxxxe Studios. Robert's Social Media Links: Amazon Autho…

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Episode 141 featuring Jacob Nordby: Recognizing your Creative Expression 21:51

7M ago21:51

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Jacob and I talked about creativity, vulnerability, healing, and coping with resistance in a polarized world. Jacob Nordby is a celebrated author, speaker, and visionary artist who ignites the creative potential within individuals. He describes himself as a fascinated human who believes in love, laughter, and the restoration of joy. Known for his b…

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Episode 419 | Patrick Dugan, Darin Kennedy, & John Hartness 1:00:57

7M ago1:00:57

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Patrick Dugan Bio: Patrick is the author of the award-winning Darkest Storm Series published by Falstaff Books. Other titles include Stone Cold Witch, Never Steal From Dragons, The Shadow Blade Chronicles, and Watchers of Astaria series from Distracted Dragon Press. Other publications include Fairy Films: Wee Folk on the Big Screen, a collection of…

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Episode 418 | Suzanne Simonetti 46:08

8M ago46:08

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Suzanne Simonetti is the USA Today bestselling author of The Sound of Wings also set in Cape May. She lives on Cape May Harbor with her husband, Joe. Her latest Christmas story is a love letter to the seaside paradise she now calls home. https://www.facebook.com/SuzanneSimonettiAuthor https://twitter.com/ExitZeroSuzi https://www.instagram.com/suzan…

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Episode 417 | Austin Camacho 1:01:28

7M ago1:01:28

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Austin S. Camacho is the author of eight novels about Washington DC-based private eye Hannibal Jones, five in the Stark and O’Brien international adventure-thriller series, and the detective novel, Beyond Blue. His short stories have been featured in several anthologies and he is featured in the Edgar nominated African American Mystery Writers: A H…

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Kyiv Post correspondent Stefan Korshak discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine 20:37

8M ago20:37

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Stefan Korshak is the senior defense correspondent for the Kyiv Post newspaper published in English in Kyiv, Ukraine. He talks about his experiences during the early days of the war, the ongoing conflict and the technology Ukraine is using to secure a strategic advantage during the war. https://www.kyivpost.com/authors/11…

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Episode 416 | Howard Andrew Jones 57:41

7M ago57:41

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Howard Andrew Jones is the author of Baen’s new Hanuvar series and the critically acclaimed Arabian Fantasy series and the Ring-Sworn trilogy from St. Martin’s. You can usually find him hunched over his laptop mumbling about flashing swords and doom-haunted towers. media: @howardandrewjon www.howardandrewjones.com https://www.facebook.com/howard.an…

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Episode 415 | Liza Nash Taylor 54:30

7M ago54:30

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Liza Nash Taylor was a 2018 Hawthornden International Fellow and received an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts the same year. Her work has appeared in Gargoyle Magazine; Deep South, and others. Her debut historical novel, ETIQUETTE FOR RUNAWAYS released in 2020 from Blackstone Publishing. A stand-alone sequel, IN ALL GOOD FAITH, was released in…

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Episode 414 | Patrick Dugan 56:13

8M ago56:13

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Patrick is the author of the award-winning Darkest Storm Series published by Falstaff Books. Other titles include Never Steal From Dragons, The Shadow Blade series, and Watchers of Astaria series from Distracted Dragon Press. Other publications include Fairy Films: Wee Folk on the Big Screen, a collection of fairy essays. Patrick is a member of SFW…

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Episode 413 | Tyler F Brooke 35:10

8M ago35:10

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Tyler Brooke is an author currently in his 30's who was born with asperger's. He currently runs 2 different podcast shows (Geek Talk with Tyler and Talk Geek with Tyler Brooke) and is currently working on his next book. He is also a black belt in Japanese karate and has received an associates degree from SUNY Rockland When he's not writing or worki…

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Lucia Bondar talks about CP Publishing and her new book "Ukraine Rising" 10:04

8M ago10:04

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Lucia Bondar is a Ukrainian publisher and author. Her coffee table books focus on architecture and design in Ukraine. Ms. Bondar's latest book, "Ukraine Rising: Contemporary Creative Culture from Ukraine" is a collaboration with the independent German book publisher Gestalten based in Berlin. This book presents the work of the Ukrainian creative co…

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Episode 412 | Farastein Mokwenye 54:17

8M ago54:17

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My name is Mokwenye Ehis Ndudi, but I have gone by the penname "Farastein Mokwenye" since my highschool days when I first discovered my passion for writing and storytelling. "Tales of Jideofor" is my debut novel, and was actually expanded from a short story of the same name that had won runner-up at the Goge Africa 20th Anniversary writing competit…

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Episode 140 featuring Rachel Awes: Make Your Joy Sustainable 21:47

8M ago21:47

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Rachel and I talked about what it is to be in the art playground, using creativity and healing through play and self-expression Rachel Awes works as a psychologist, art playgroundist, and author, who loves listening to the beauty in people and animals and all living colors. Her 4 published gift/self-help books are infused with loads of her colorful…

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Episode 411| Amy Bernstein 1:00:36

8M ago1:00:36

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Amy L. Bernstein writes stories that let readers feel while making them think. She writes across genres, including mystery, fantasy, romance, and YA. Her novels include The Potrero Complex, The Nighthawkers, Dreams of Song Times, and Fran, the Second Time Around. Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Amy-L.-Bernstein/e/B001K7W94M FB: AmyLBerns…

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Episode 410 | Stephen Eoannou 1:01:03

8M ago1:01:03

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Stephen G. Eoannou is the author of the award-winning short story collection Muscle Cars and the novels Rook and Yesteryear. He holds an MFA from Queens University of Charlotte and an MA from Miami University. He has been awarded an Honor Certificate from The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the Best Short Screenplay Award at th…

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Episode 409 | Gregory Little 45:21

9M ago45:21

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Gregory D. Little is the author of the Mutagen Deception, Unwilling Souls, and the forthcoming Bell Begrudgingly Solves It series. One of his greatest joys in life is laughing maniacally whenever he senses a reader has reached That Part in one of his books. He lives in Virginia with his wife, and he is uncommonly fond of spiders. Link to Amazon aut…

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Ukrainian American doctors Nelya and Serhii Melnitchouk improve cancer and trauma care in Ukraine 16:07

9M ago16:07

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In 2017 Ukrainian American doctors Nelya and Serhii Melnitchouk founded a non-profit to work on improving cancer and trauma care in Ukraine. The focus of Global Medical Knowledge Alliance (GMKA) is to develop physician and patient educational content that is evidence based, written by experts, and available through an online educational platform. S…

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Episode 408 | Thomas Reed 52:48

9M ago52:48

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Thomas Reed taught literature, film, and writing at Dickinson College for more than three decades. Pocketful of Poseys is his second novel. His first, Seeking Hyde, was named Finalist in the 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award for Historical Fiction. He has also published two scholarly books and multiple articles and short stories. He and w…

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Episode 407 | Ellen Butler 57:27

9M ago57:27

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Ellen Butler is the international bestselling author of the historical spy novel, The Brass Compass. The Brass Compass has won multiple awards for historical fiction including the Indie Reader Discovery Award, and a Readers’ Favorite Award. Her fascination for historical spy fiction stemmed from her grandfather’s role as a cryptographer during WWII…

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Episode 406 | Misplaced Adventures 3 53:00

9M ago53:00

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About Jen Bair Jen Bair is an Air Force brat, Army veteran, and military wife. She and her husband shamelessly drag their four kids all over the world on one adventure after another. She loves traveling to foreign places, real or imaginary and fully believes in world exploration as a lifestyle. Her family is her life. Her writing is her passion. Am…

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Geothermal Ukraine explores a new source for energy security 18:20

9M ago18:20

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The implementation of geothermal energy in Ukraine could bring an important new source to ensure energy security. Taras Popadynets, head of Geothermal Ukraine, and Yuliia Demchuk, board member, discuss why the NGO Geothermal Ukraine was established and what the advantages are in the implementation of geothermal energy in Ukraine.https://geothermalu…

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Episode 405 | Misplaced Adventures 2 59:05

9M ago59:05

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About Ethan A Cooper Ethan A. Cooper was born and raised in southern California, cutting his teeth on a steady diet of Transformers and Robotech, superhero comic books, sci-fi/horror movies, and scary radio dramas like The War of the Worlds and X Minus One. He.is a multi-genre writer whose works include the YA sci-fi adventure What Happened On My S…

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Episode 404 | Misplaced Adventures 1 54:26

9M ago54:26

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About Jessica Raney Jessica Raney is the author of four novels and three short story collections. Her genre-blending series, Tooth and Nail showcases her love of all things creepy and quirky. When not writing, she’s navigating Houston traffic and enjoying the Gulf Coast with a weird little dog named Gimli. Jessica's Social Media: Instagram: raneyje…

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Episode 403 | Shawn Inmon 1:00:12

9M ago1:00:12

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Shawn Inmon is the author of forty books, including the Middle Falls Time Travel Series (18 books) The Alex Hawk Time Travel Series (8 books) and The Chronicles of Altor (3 books.) He published his first book in 2012 and has been a full time novelist since 2016. He lives with his wife (and high school sweetheart,) ancient Chocolate Lab named Sadie,…

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Episode 139 featuring Michelle Lee: The Whisper you have been ignoring, is the Wisdom you need to listen to. 26:46

10M ago26:46

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Michelle and I talked about following your curiosity, and connecting with your intuition by learning to listen to the inner whisper of your heartbrain. Michelle Lee is a lifelong creative business owner, heARTist, teacher and catalyst for change. She uses a mystical fusion of art medicine and mind, body, spirit practices to ignite the fires of intu…

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Episode 402 | Wiley Davis 55:42

9M ago55:42

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Raised in North Carolina, Wiley Davis learned how to navigate life as a secret atheist daughter of a minister. She found refuge with horses and her girlfriends at an old cow farm turned horse property. She moved to Los Angeles and worked in the entertainment industry before finding the love of her life - a sick yellow puppy named Hank.Hank changed …

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War in Ukraine: Prof. Volodymyr Dubovyk offers his insights on U.S.-Ukraine relations 18:01

10M ago18:01

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Prof. Volodymyr Dubovyk is the Director, Center for International Studies at Mechnikov National University, Odesa, Ukraine. He is a Ukrainian expert on U.S.-Ukraine relations and security in the Black Sea region. Prof. Dubovyk is currently a visiting scholar at the Tufts University Fletcher Russia and Eurasia program in Massachusetts. He offers his…

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Episode 401 | Carolyn Clark 53:03

9M ago53:03

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Carolyn Clarke is the founder and curator of HenLit Central, a blog focused on ‘life and lit’ for women over 40. And Then There’s Margaret is her first novel. She has been an ESL teacher for over sixteen years and has co- authored several articles and resources with Cambridge University Press, MacMillan Education and her award-winning blog ESL Made…

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Episode 400 | All Host Spectacular 1:03:36

9M ago1:03:36

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We celebrate our 400th episode with an All Host Spectacular! Music by Jam Hansley Edited/Produced by Rob Southgate Buy our books: www.4horsemenpublications.com Our Social media: @Drinkingwithauthors #drinkingwithauthors #4horsemenpublications #authorslife #authorssupportingauthors #indieauthors #authorsofinsta #publishedauthor #authorlove #authorso…

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