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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is a weekly science podcast discussing the latest science news, critical thinking, bad science, conspiracies and controversies. -The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe: Your escape to reality - Produced by SGU Productions, LLC: https://www.theskepticsguide.org
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The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason. Join Richard Saunders and his team of reporters for your weekly dose of skeptical news and interviews, reports and comments. Past guests have included, James Randi, Stephen Fry, Tim Minchin, Eugenie Scott, Dr Phil Plait, Michael Marshall, Dr Steve Novella, Dr Pamela Gay, Jon Ronson, Dr Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Prof. Richard Wiseman, Dick Smith, Banachek, Prof. Chris French, George Hrab, Tim Ferguson, Dr Paul Willis and many, many more. Fea ...
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Fifteen minutes long, because you're in a hurry, and we're not that smart.
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LearnOutLoud.com presents the Novella Podcast featuring audio books that are longer than a short story, but shorter than your typical novel. LearnOutLoud.com will feature one classic novella at a time, which can be downloaded in its entirety and listened to at your leisure. Please visit www.learnoutloud.com for more audio you can learn from.
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Alpha Quadrant 6 is a Science Fiction review show hosted by Jay, Bob and Steve Novella. They review movies and TV shows, discuss the science in Science Fiction and most importantly where all these shows got the science wrong.
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Deerman is a serialized audio novella by Austin madman Andrew Hilbert.
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Roll up, roll up, come to the show! But dear audience, be warned - the things you hear therein may haunt your dreams... The Pantaloon Society is a supernatural audio-novella about an ancient and clandestine society of clowns with unusual abilities, and the eldritch threats they are called to investigate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Scars. They remind us who we are, what we are and where we have been. But when a scar takes away your identity, what would you do to get it back? Jackson, a journalist in Houston, discovers links between several murders that have taken place in his city. His investigation draws him into the world of body art where he discovers an obsession worth killing for.
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This is a free horror audiobook version of Thomas Gloom’s horror novella ”Disciples of Nergal.” The scary story is a spine-chilling and hair-raising supernatural tale read aloud by the author.
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The Incomparable Mothership is the flagship of the Incomparable podcast network. It’s all about geeky media we love, including movies, books, TV, and more, featuring a rotating panel of guests and hosted by Jason Snell and friends.
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Narrated is a podcast about audiobooks including book reviews, drafts, and discussion plus interviews with authors, narrators and audiobook producers.
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In a world that expects perfection and settles for nothing less, a young man plays in the ruins of a broken marriage, and a man with a broken body woos a woman with a broken heart. Author Ann Regentin has written everything from reading comprehension tests to poetry and music, but seems to have found her real niche somewhere in the gutter. As of now, she's still too happy there to climb out. Producer Nobilis and his wife Dee have been producing the "Nobilis Erotica" podcast for over a year. ...
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Bahurani by Rabindranath Tagore is a compelling novella that delves into the complexities of societal norms and relationships in Indian culture, exploring the clash between tradition and modernity through the story of a young bride navigating her place in a conservative household. Visit https://krity.app/ for more books and to become a narrator. Follow us on Instagram @krity.app and stay updated with the latest releases.
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A podcast showcasing the best and worst of internet literature. We’ve covered everything from a lost novella from the 1970s that resurfaced online, to weird fan fiction, to terrible amazon reviews about gummy bears. Your hosts are two queer creators from southern Arizona with a passion for bizarre niche content. And yes, we do dramatic readings!
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Rory Culkin is Boy, who believes he and his father are the last remaining humans in a world ravaged by mysterious creatures—until that belief is shattered by the truth. In the Before, the planet was populated with humans. Now it belongs to the Outliers. Boy has spent his entire life with only his father for company, convinced they’re the last surviving humans in a world full of monsters. But when he meets a strange girl–the first he’s ever seen–they set off on a journey to uncover the truth. ...
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Welcome to the #romanceclass podcast. Each episode is an audio recording of two actors reading an excerpt from a romance novel by a Filipino author. All books featured are written in English. Season 1's readings are by theater actors Gio Gahol and Rachel Coates.
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Daniel Gonzalez and Gabriel Mara tempt fate by discussing books, reading, and trying to read in today's busy world. For the book lovers, the light readers, the speed readers, and for those who show up for the company!
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Exploring the Sunday scripture readings of the Revised Common Lectionary from a family systems view; Centering daily life around the Sunday readings through questions for reflection; Becoming more oneself and more connected with others. Dr. Barbara Laymon, author and host, is a family counselor in clinical practice. She has published a religious novella with Augsburg Books.
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★Sci-fi ★Cerebral ★Witty ★Quirky A red dwarf star system punches through the fabric of space-time and barrels toward colonized space. The dire situation takes an unforeseen twist when an SOS transmission from a long-lost experimental starship, The Invictus, is traced to the system's sole planet. Based on the Alexandra Forever: 2291 novella series. Listener Advisory: Some strong language, references to sexual situations, occult references, depictions of drug and alcohol use, depictions of vio ...
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A monthly conversation about books and ideas on NTS Radio hosted by friends Carrie Plitt, a literary agent, and Octavia Bright, a writer and academic. Each show features an author interview, book recommendations, lively discussion and a little music too, all built around a related theme - anything from the novella to race to masculinity. Listen live on NTS Radio www.nts.live
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"The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka is a surreal and haunting novella that delves into the psychological and existential turmoil of Gregor Samsa, a young man who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. Through this bizarre and unsettling transformation, Kafka explores themes of alienation, isolation, and the absurdity of human existence. Visit https://krity.app/ for more books and to become a narrator. Follow us on Instagram @krity.app and stay updated with the l ...
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Night after night, beautiful young women are murdered in the city of Memphis, home of the blues. The police have no clues and it all comes down to Detective Renee Juliard, a tough, gritty woman not very well liked among her collegaues, to save the city from the fear that continues to build like an enraged hurricane. Tim Seale, a married newspaper editor is having trouble sleeping. Morning after morning, however, he awakes with his clothing damaged and sometimes even blood on his hands. As he ...
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It's grown-up story time on the Read By The Author Podcast, where authors will read you their own stories. Listen as bestselling fantasy romance author Lindsey Sparks and her author friends bring their stories to life with their own voices. SEASON ONE: Echo in Time (Echo Trilogy, book 1) by Lindsey Sparks, a time-bending paranormal romance adventure steeped in historical mysteries and Egyptian mythology. SEASON TWO: Resonance (Echo Trilogy, novella 1.5). SEASON THREE: Time Anomaly (Echo Tril ...
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Del Fawmer is a solo musican with a blossoming career, but her life is turned upside down when her dying grandmother asks her to delve into the secrets of the past. Visiting the old woman's house, Del comes across a box full of unusual musical instruments, each accompanied by a letter. Join her as she learns about a homemade, pedal-powered organ, the different uses for a drainpipe and Bob Dylan's unwanted harmonica. Each quirky instrument reveals a story from Del's family history that lead h ...
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Conversations exploring Non-Monogamy, Conscious Relationships & Sexuality. Join Abbey and her husband Liam, as they share from their own lived experiences, and chat with special guests. evolvingloveproject.substack.com
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Author of "Joyful Pessimism: A Memoir of Sex, Mental Illness, and Philosophy," plus the intertwined dystopian erotic novella "Ishtar's Angel." Forthcoming late 2023 from El León Literary Arts. Read free chapters here: www.JoyfulPessimism.com
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The story is a crime fiction novella centered around Craig Dvorak, a Marine vet turned homicide investigator, who is struggling with his case load, and the mental pressure he’s putting on himself. His partner, Tyra Washington, covers for him the best she can, but her chief concern is his eternal salvation. Together, they have to solve multiple killings of young girls whose bodies have been discovered near the Chattahoochee River. In-depth character development and its Atlanta settings combin ...
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Jacqueline is an Award-winning author, having been recognised for her debut novella Walk Quiet Run Quick. A fictional crime story that creates an awareness of some of those red flags hidden within a relationship. She has also published her 2nd book, The Relationship JigSaw. 8 Key Pieces For A Healthy Happy Relationship. She interviews women and young girls who have experienced abuse and how they overcame adversity and challenges. Gain insights about relationships that will engage, educate an ...
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Edwin Windsor, Evil Efficiency Consultant, returns with his manic lawyer Topper and his faithful secretary in this novella-length prequel to How to Succeed in Evil. Edwin is approached by a vampire, who offers him the prospect of eternal life if Edwin will help him with the troubles the modern world has presented his kind. It's Edwin versus Nosferatu in this insightful satire of the highly exploited vampire genre.
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This novella is the final story in Joyce’s collection Dubliners. It describes a Christmas party given by Kate and Julia Morkan, two elderly Dublin ladies, that is attended by their nephew, Gabriel Conroy, and his wife. While the party is festive, full of dancing, drinking, and eating, it is also pervaded by political, religious, and sexual tensions, as well as memories of loss. When Gabriel and his wife go home at the end of the night, she reveals a long-kept secret that leads to an epiphany.
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Biswadeep Banerjee ,a blogger, teacher and writer of eight books on Amazon.com (e-books, including a cook book , a novella ,a book of poems and a detailed and rare travelogues) . He can be contacted on b.biswadeep@ymail.com. He brings to you interesting twists to various facets of the history and culture of various cute countries that you were always interested in but didn't know whom to ask for facts .But his podcast is not just about facts . It takes you on a wonder journey of speculation ...
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A podcast of the novella "Matters of Mortology" by T.M. Camp. When a village falls under the spell of a mysterious creature, the local undertaker is called upon to defeat the monster -- even if it means sacrificing his family and his faith. Written and read by the author, with music composed by Devin Anderson.
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The award-winning podcast Being Seen is an in-depth exploration of culture’s role in resolving the tension between how we are seen and how we see ourselves. It is a space to explore current cultural representations and their impact through conversations with leading artists, writers, activists, entertainers, and community leaders. If we create nuanced and accurate cultural portrayals of identity and experience, we have an opportunity to reduce stigma and change perception - impacting everyth ...
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Candide vivait paisible et innocent chez le baron de Thunder-ten-tronckh, en Westphalie. Dans son château, le précepteur Pangloss (« qui discourt de tout » en grec), représentation de Gottfried Leibniz, professait un optimisme béat. Candide partageait cette plénitude d’autant plus qu’il était amoureux de Cunégonde, fille du baron. Un jour, ce même baron surprend leurs amours et chasse Candide à coups de pied « dans le derrière ». (Résumé par Wikipédia) This novella tells the tale of a young ...
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In this podiobook: "Sellout" was written by Brad Lockwood in 1997 and released as a paperback novella in 2000. Selling remarkably well, Lockwood hit the recording studio to make the audio book of his dreams - featuring 14 performers, an original soundtrack and sound effects, "Sellout" was released as a 2 CD set in late 2000; nominated for multiple Audie Awards and gaining a cult following, only now has "Sellout" been released in digital/podiobook form. Brad Lockwood is the author of 5 books, ...
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Journey together through innumerable worlds of fiction with Prose, a biweekly podcast series that offers up short stories of all genres and subject matter. If you like fiction of all sorts with the occasional bit of poetry or verse thrown in for good measure, join us on our adventures through the labyrinths of the human psyche and the infinite spaces of the imagination.
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In a world where emotions are disappearing, selling the tears containing these emotions has become a thriving industry. Alongside this enterprise and its harvested tears, a black market offers wild tears culled from unsuspecting donors for very personal use. Baldassario, the tear thief, is a virtuoso in this field. The greatest challenge of his career brings with it a most unexpected journey. "The Tear Thief" is a novella written as part of the Emotein art project. The www.emotein.com site p ...
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In this podiobook: The Gyssyc ship is in orbit above Ulliam; the Task force sent to meet them has been destroyed. Captain Cook fears the worst, the Gyssyc has declared war on the Ulliam. The crew of the Arwen must figure out what happened before a second fleet arrives, the fate of three races rests in their hands.The Arwen Season 2: Ulliam is the sequel to th Parsec award winning novella The Arwen Season 1: Regal.
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The tree is beautiful and they call her Eden. Her branches reach for the stars. She is like all other trees on planet Earth save for her enormous size. Still, she has leaves and she has bark. She turns sunlight into life. But this tree does not sprout from the dirt. Eden fills the sky, high in orbit above the blue expanse of Uranus. There she changes humanity's very concept of extraterrestrial life. Dr. Malcolm Green is sent to Eden to audit a science team studying this extraordinary tree fr ...
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Some legends are true. It is a myth out of history, spawned by Native American lore and the stories of Spanish Explorers. But what if the legends are true? Former Navy SEAL turned treasure hunter Uriah "Bones" Bonebrake sets off on his first solo adventure in this action-packed novella. When television host Joanna Slater hires bones to help investigate one of Florida's oldest and best-known legends, their crew gets more than they bargained for. Mystery and thrills abound in PRIMITIVE! Praise ...
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The Earth Alliance prepares itself for a new war. Two old enemy's have allied themselves with Regal, the planet the Arwen saved two years earlier, to build a massive Armada assigned to destroy Earth. Vice Admiral Payton Cook must defend the planet against insurmountable odds while Captain Cook does battle to save Ulliam from a deadly surprise attack. The Arwen: Season 3 is the final chapter of the Gyssyc trilogy which started with the Parsec award winning novella, the Arwen: Season one Regal ...
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Agent Augustus Elsworth is a Seeker of the Arcane Unknown, mechanic, pilot and thief... or so he believes. When he is caught trying to steal a magic artifact from the ruthless mobster Charles Patrick, he is offered a choice: buy it outright, or forget about his mission. In order to win the money, the young mechanic decides to enter the Cliffside Aeroprix, the most dangerous air race in the world. Can Augustus win the race, or even survive it? “Maiden Flight of the Avenger is a rattling yarn, ...
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This week, join the Primrose 33 family as we dive back into the full novella Sonbol. Let's get ready for some sci-fi adventure! *** Purchase Sonbol e-book or paperback. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts. Subscribe via Google Play. Support via Patreon Subscribe via Stitcher. Subscribe via RSS Feed. Check out the official Prose website. Follow on Instagra…
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719: Three Novellas in a Trench Coat
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Our 2024 book club shortlist read continues with “Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon”, “The Terraformers,” and “Some Desperate Glory.” We enjoyed them all, to varying degrees! Plus: What else are we reading? 2024 Awards Shortlist, part 2 Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign and Heather Berberet Referenced Works Shigidi and …
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Three Novellas in a Trench Coat (The Incomparable Mothership 719)
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Our 2024 book club shortlist read continues with “Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon”, “The Terraformers,” and “Some Desperate Glory.” We enjoyed them all, to varying degrees! Plus: What else are we reading? Host Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign and Heather Berberet Referenced Works Show Notes & Links Next books: “The A…
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Ep. 41 - Chloe Caldwell On Her Acclaimed Novella "WOMEN"
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To celebrate the re-release of her cult classic Queer novel, “WOMEN”, we are overjoyed to be joined by writer Chloe Caldwell. Named one of Cosmopolitan UK's Best Erotic Novels of All Time, WOMEN intimately explores one young writer’s whirlwind and whiplash affair as she falls deeply in love with a woman for the first time. In WOMEN, Caldwell lays b…
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722: There Isn't a Twist at the End
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Boot up the Time Window and prepare your memory palace! A full season of the new, Disneyfied version of “Doctor Who” has gone by, and we’ve convened a panel of time experts to discuss the highs and lows, and where the series goes next. Doctor Who Season 1 Wrap Jason Snell with Steven Schapansky, Erika Ensign, Chip Sudderth and Annette Wierstra Refe…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com In todays episode we answer your “Would You Rather” questions that were submitted on Instagram. * “Be monogamous for the rest of your life or have to eat a bowl of worms every morning?” * “You never date someone again…. or Liam never date someone again?” …
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This week we discussed Mirrored Heavens, book 3 of the Between Earth and Sky trilogy, written by Rebecca Roanhorse and narrated by Christian Barillas, Darrell Dennis, Cara Gee, Shyla Lefner, Nicole Lewis, Kairyn Potts & Shaun Taylor-Corbett. Mirrored Heavens [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Fevered Star [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [A…
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Learning is great, but how do you translate it into doing without getting overwhelmed? What is the difference between learning in the classroom and executing when you're on your own? Marshall, our incredible recording engineer, just finished an MFA program. Congrats, Marshall!! On today’s episode, we gril Marshall in order to understand his takeawa…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:02 You Can on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill. SkeptiCampNM - Presented by New Mexicans for Science and Reason Adrienne flies to Albuquerque, New Mexico to attend a meet up of local and regional skeptics. Interviews with... Stirling Forsyth, Mary Catherine Harris, Tom Parker, Kurly Tlapoyawa, Sonia Veronica,…
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Juneteenth; News Items: Sun's Magnetic Field About to Flip, Kids and Gun Safety, Gates Goes Nuclear, Nanodroplet Drug Delivery, Potential Dyson Spheres; Who's That Noisy; From TikTok: Free Energy Murders; Science or Fiction
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Ep. 44 - Casey Calvert - Adult Industry Star Gets Personal About Non-Monogamy
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Casey Calvert is an award-winning Adult director, writer, performer, and content creator. An eleven-year veteran of the industry, she won Director of the Year and Best Screenplay at the 2023 XBiz Awards - the "Golden Globes" of porn. In today’s wide ranging conversation we discuss Casey’s own journey in non-monogamy and polyamory, porn stars’ appro…
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“Star Trek: Discovery” opened a new era in Star Trek TV, but now the series has reached its end. How did the new, slimmed-down season 5 storyline work? Were we happy with the series-ending payoff? How were the show’s many interesting characters served in their final go-round? We break it all down. "Star Trek: Discovery" season 5/series wrap Jason S…
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This week, Lisa and Scott continue their look at the 2024 Hugo Finalists with the Best Series category. 2024 Hugo Finalists - Best Series: The Final Architecture (Series): Shards of Earth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Imperial Radch (Series): Ancillary Justice [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Laundry Files (Series): The A…
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19.24: An Interview on Worldbuilding with Arkady Martine
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We've spent the last month talking about "A Memory Called Empire, and now, we are so excited to welcome the author, Arkady Martine, to the show! On today's episode, we talk with Arkady about the origins of her novel, and dive into how she navigated the dense and intricate world-building. Arkady gives us advice on what not to do, where to look for y…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:16 UFOs... Where Are You? We take a look at a recent press stories from Australia and Britin regarding UFO promoter and Australian journalist Ross Coulthart. Also we wonder what we can glean from Wiki about his current notoriety. https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/05/ufos-the-unidentified-flying-circus-comes-…
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Quickie with Evan: Mysterious Signal; News Items: Ultraprocessed Food, Artemis Update, Interstellar Clouds, Prebiotic Soda, Noninvasive Deep Brain Stimulation; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon; Science or Fiction
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With “Furiosa: A Mad Max Story” in theaters, we thought we would dip back to the original (aka, the fourth) Mad Max movie, “Mad Max: Fury Road” from 2015. It’s a big car chase followed by a race, it’s two hours long, and it’s considered one of the greatest films of all time. Witness us! "Mad Max: Fury Road" Steven Schapansky with Erika Ensign, Merl…
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Ep. 43 - Bouldering Babes, Hillsong & Fantasy Scripts
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com In todays Premium “Ask Us Anything” episode we answer your questions and discuss Hillsong, “The Idea of You” and so much more. Questions include: * “Does it ever get tiring making the ENM thing your whole world?” * “Do you actively look for people to conn…
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This week we discussed The Stardust Grail, written by Yume Kitasei and narrated by Katharine Chin. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an audio review copy of The Stardust Grail for today’s episode. The Stardust Grail [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby…
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19.23: Tying It All Together (A Close Reading on Worldbuilding)
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Today, the gang talks about their final thoughts on Martine’s “A Memory Called Empire.” We conclude with some lessons we’ve learned through analyzing her work, and we share our favorite bits! Thing of the Week: Pasión de las Pasiones Homework: Find a piece of world building that you love and come up with another way to use it in your work in progre…
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The Skeptic Zone #818 - 9.June.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:26 SkeptiCal 2024 We talk to famed fighter of nonsense Dr Eugenie C. Scott about the upcoming SkeptiCal Conference. SkeptiCal is the scientific skepticism conference brought to you by Northern California Skeptics. The SkeptiCal Conference brings stimulating and entertaining speakers (including Australia's…
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Quickie with Bob - Drake Equation; News Items: Chang-e-6 Lifts Off from Moon, Adaptogens, Younger Menarche, More Aliens, Metasurface Night Vision; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Megabits and Ancient Pyramids; Science or Fiction
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com In todays episode we take the Love Languages Test LIVE on the podcast and discuss the questions and our answers in real time… To Unlock the Full Video episode, become a Premium subscriber! Show Links: Take The Love Languages Test! Evolving Love Podcast Li…
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This week we discussed Lost Ark Dreaming, written by Suyi Davies Okungbowa and narrated by Emeka Emecheta, Nneka Okoye, Ore Apampa-Araba, Délé Ogundiran, Nene Nwoko, Ike Amadi. We also shared some of our recent short fiction listens in our Short Fiction Spotlight. Lost Ark Dreaming [Audible] The Scourge Between Stars [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] …
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19.22: Technology and Identity (A Close Reading on Worldbuilding)
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The imago technology lies at the heart of this novel thematically and narratively. How does this technology create a world, delineate Mahit's culture from Teixcalaan, and ask enormous questions about identity and empire? Thing of the Week: “Rotten” (Documentary Series available on Netflix) Homework: Come up with three technological or magical appro…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:58 Kate & Allie This week Kat and Adrienne take a skeptical look at 'Baby Helmets'. Are they truly necessary or just another example of our culture's obsession with over-protection? What is the medical point of view? Baby helmets, also known as cranial orthoses, are seen by some as intervention for infant…
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Quickie with Steve: New Gene Editing Tool; News Items: 3D Printed Superalloy, Lacking an Inner Voice, Spider Silk Sensors, How Were the Pyramids Built, Exoplanet Hunt for Life; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Star Talk and Acupuncture, Science or Fiction
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718: Starfighters in Their Office Chairs
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It’s been 40 years since the release of 1984’s “The Last Starfighter,” so we finally give this visually groundbreaking film its due. Did we find the early CGI effects as charming as the plot of a small town kid becoming a galactic hero in the distant reaches of space? "The Last Starfighter" (1984) Steven Schapansky with Joe Rosensteel, Cicero Holme…
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This week we discussed Archangels of Funk, written by Andrea Hairston and narrated by January LaVoy. Archangels of Funk [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Author Interviews from Arisia - Part II [Episode 241] Redwood and Wildfire [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Will Do Magic for Small Change [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audi…
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Episode 210: “Black on Brown” and “Holding the D Train"
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This week, meet a lovely, powerful empath and put forth a small act of kindness into the world of the New York City subway system. *** Purchase Sonbol e-book or paperback. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts. Subscribe via Google Play. Support via Patreon Subscribe via Stitcher. Subscribe via RSS Feed. Check out the official Prose website. Follow on Insta…
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19.21: Language as a Tool (A Close Reading on Worldbuilding)
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What cultural and worldbuilding information is embedded within the smallest of word choices? Today, we dive into three specific sections from throughout Martine’s “A Memory Called Empire”: the word for empire, assimilation and naming, and learning the word for bomb. We unpack how Martine uses language to establish important principles of how the wo…
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The Skeptic Zone #816 - 26.May.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:32 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill. Adrienne Hill and Janalee Morris share their immersive first experience at the Psychic and Crystal Fair, where they interacted with vendors and attendees. Could anyone predict their future or enhance their health? Tune in to find out. 0:19:42 Reviewing the…
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