Are you looking for ways to inject a little more fun into the everyday? Do you want to look on the bright side of life (or be helped to)? Maybe you’re already an eternal optimist! Either way, this is the podcast for you! Join me, as I come from my slice of life to help you bring the joy back into yours. Together we’ll explore the day to day and be the anti-dote to the doom and gloom. From housework to movie choices - gardening tips to mental health - I’ve got you covered! Welcome to the My S ...
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Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken ...
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Music & Dance: Musicians, Composers, Singers, Dancers, Choreographers, Performers Talk Art, Creativity & The Creative Process
Musicians, Composers, Performers, Dancers, Choreographers...in Conversation: Creative Process Original Series
Music & Dance episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winners ...
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Theatre · The Creative Process: Acting, Directing, Writing & Behind the Scenes Conversations
Acting, Directing, Writing & Behind the Scenes Conversations · Creative Process Original Series
Theatre episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. We speak to performers and behind the scenes creatives. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find us on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their lif ...
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Season 5 Bonus Episode - first allotments, weeding mistakes and rain boobs?!!!
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To mark the end of the 'Let's Get Gardening' season, the bonus episode is about what happened when we got our first allotment. Find out why we got laughed at, my weeding mistakes and more. And just what are 'Rain Boobs'? You'll need to tune in to find out... (There is also exciting news regarding Patreon!) This is the season to help and encourage y…
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Dark Tower Detour: The Battle of Jericho with Kingslingers
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Today, we’re unlocking our debut episode of the Dark Tower Detour, our Patreon-exclusive series that studies the minutiae of Roland Deschain’s epic quest. Hosted by Dan Pfleegor and Dan Caffrey, this exclusive series covers a range of topics that interest those who remember the face of their father. No character is too small. No detail too obscure.…
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S5 Ep 10 Simple seed saving - why you should and how to start!
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Seed saving is often an over-looked aspect of gardening but it can not only save you money, it means you are less reliant on seed producers! Whether you already save seeds from your garden or think it's another of the mysteries of the green fingered folk, this episode is packed with information and tips to get you going. From plant selection to how…
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S5 Ep 9 Reviewing the gardening year so far - all the successes and failures!
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How well has your garden done so far this year? Join me for this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast as I take stock of the garden and allotment! It's time to review what has worked well...and be honest about the total disasters - yes I've had quite a few and I share them all with you! It's not all doom and gloom however so tune in to fin…
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In 2014, Stephen King took a turn toward the macabre with Revival. A sprawling opus about the intersection between faith and science, the novel has since become a favorite amongst Constant Readers, who all consider it to be one of his modern masterpieces with an ending that haunts you forever. Today, the Losers step up and prepare to be healed by M…
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S5 Ep 8 Dealing with gluts - what to do when things go too well!
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Your plants are growing well, very well and you end up with basket-loads of fruit and veg but what do you do then? Join me for this weeks episode as I discuss gardening gluts and what we can do with them. Ideas, tips, suggestions and a couple of recipes you can use today - it's a packed episode. Grab a coffee and a pen and get ready to enjoy, not d…
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The Tommyknockers Rules and Other Stephen King Hot Takes
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The Losers once again find themselves in Hell where they're surrounded by the most scorching Stephen King hot takes they've read to date. Yes, we're back with another installment of Firestarters. For context, this feature sees the Club sift through hot takes submitted by their patrons -- Constant Readers just like you! Each one is classified as mil…
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S5 Ep 7 Common gardening mistakes - and how to fix 'em!
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Mistakes? I've made a few.. In this weeks jam packed episode I'm bringing you some of the most common gardening mistakes - and the easy ways you can fix them! Mistakes can be a great opportunity for learning but some can be avoided from the beginning, so join me and discover how to turn your disappointments into displays of wonder! This is the seas…
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Mapping Stephen King's Maine with Sharon Kitchens
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As Constant Readers, we love to wander through King's Dominion, whether it's down the main street of Castle Rock or through the barrens outside of Derry. But Sharon Kitchens actually followed the footsteps of Stephen King, and she lived to tell the tale. Well, she lived to write the book! It's called Stephen King's Maine: A History & Guide, and it'…
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S5 Ep 6 Bringing the FUN back into gardening - hints and tips to get you started!
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In this weeks episode I'm bringing you a basketful of hints and tips to help you bring the FUN back into your gardening. Join me to find out some simple but extremely effective ways to help you truly enjoy your garden and have it looking at its best. This is the season to help and encourage you to grow your own and truly value your garden. Link for…
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Stephen King's Earliest Stories with Bev Vincent
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To celebrate the release of King’s latest shortest story collection You Like It Darker, we’re unlocking our premiere episode of The Stephen King Archives, our Patreon exclusive imprint in which your Losers search the vault of Stephen King material – dusting off unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, coffee-stained manuscripts, and al…
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S5 Ep 5 Save money in your garden with these top money saving tips!
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Want to garden but don't have the budget you think you need? No worries, I've got you covered. Join me for this weeks episode where I'm giving you my top money saving ideas for your garden. You really don't need to spend a fortune to turn your garden from awful to oasis! This is the season to help and encourage you to grow your own and truly value …
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Hollywood King: On The Running Man, The Long Walk, The Monkey, and Neil Young
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Losers Randall, Justin, and Jenn are joined by LC OG Wolfman Mac (Halloweenies) to talk the latest developments in King's Dominion. That includes the news that Hollywood Hunk Glen Powell will star in Edgar Wright's The Running Man, Neon picking up Oz Perkins' adaptation of The Monkey, and Francis Lawrence's The Long Walk heading into production thi…
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How Can Music Heal Trauma & Foster Identity? - Highlights - MATTIA MAURÉE
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“One of the things I think about a lot is this. I vividly remember the desire throughout pretty much most of my twenties and certainly my teen years to be a famous artist and win big awards. And when you dig down into what you actually want from that, it's connection. The teen brain, in particular, is extremely geared toward connection and gets dif…
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Exploring the Sensory World of Autism, ADHD & Non-Binary Artists with MATTIA MAURÉE
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How can we learn to flourish because of who we are, not in spite of it? What is the sensory experience of the world for people with autism and ADHD? How can music help heal trauma and foster identity? Mattia Maurée is an interdisciplinary composer whose work centers around themes of perception, body, sensation, trauma, and resilience. Their scores …
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S5 Ep 4 The easiest and most useful herbs to grow in your garden
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Welcome to this weeks herb-filled episode of the My Slice of Life Podcast! Join me as I bring you some of the easiest herbs you can grow in your garden and what I consider to be some of the most useful! I'm not a herbalist but I'm sure you will love this herby selection which will have you planning and planting in no time. This is the season to hel…
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Today we're unlocking our "book episode" on Stephen King's e-book Finn. This was recorded in 2022 and is being unleashed today to celebrate the story being collected in his latest book: You Like It Darker. So, if you're reading that collection and you'd like to hear our thoughts on all 12 stories... good news. We have a full book episode already av…
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Here's a clip from our latest Patreon-exclusive book episode that sees your Losers leave the path of the beam and jump ahead to Stephen King's newest novel You Like It Darker. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon.com/thebarrens. You'll unlock hundreds hours of exclusive content that includes …
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S5 Ep 3 Seed sowing, easy seeds to try and no-dig gardening!
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Welcome to this weeks jam packed episode of the My Slice of Life Podcast! This week I delve into seed sowing, give you some ideas of easy seeds to try and no-dig gardening. All this and some cracking gardening tips thrown in too! This is the season to help and encourage you to grow your own and truly value your garden. Join the Joy Bunny Clan - Don…
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You've read the book, now watch the series! In this deep dive into the first season of Audience Network's Mr. Mercedes, Losers Randall Colburn, Justin Gerber, Ashley Casseday, and Dan Pfleegor discuss the ways in which the show improves upon the source material, how a good performance can elevate a dud character, and the cultural turmoil of the tim…
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How can jazz & physics help solve real world problems? - NEIL JOHNSON, Head of Dynamic Online Networks Lab
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"So in our projects, part of the creative process is learning how to interact with other disciplines. It’s not something academia in general does. I happen to be a saxophone player. In something like music, the richness comes from different instruments—their shortcomings and advantages combined together. My hope is that's what we end up doing in th…
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S5 Ep 2 Growing your own - how to decide what to grow!
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So you've decided to grow your own? Great - but how do you decided what to grow? In this weeks episode I go through all the things to take into consideration to help you decide what to grow this year! Whether you're a beginner or just looking to change things up a bit, these tips are bound to help you on your gardening journey. This is the season t…
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S5 Ep 1 Gardening - why bother? What can gardening do for you?!
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Welcome all Joy Bunnies! It's the start of a new season - the topic for Season 5 is...Let's Get Gardening! Whether you are already a gardener or have never gardened because you're convinced it's not for you - join me this week and find out all the benefits gardening has for us. Some of these might just surprise you! Yeah, you could just go buy it b…
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The Emotional Brain, Music, Consciousness & Memory with JOSEPH LEDOUX - Highlights
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“When you're playing music with a group of people, there are those special moments when it all works, and you're in the groove. As soon as you begin to think about it, you lose it because you've introduced thought, and it's trying to take over. There's something at a lower level, a different level altogether, where all that is happening and working…
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How does the brain process emotions and music? JOSEPH LEDOUX - Neuroscientist, Author, Musician
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How does the brain process emotions? How are emotional memories formed and stored in the brain, and how do they influence behavior, perception, and decision-making? How does music help us understand our emotions, memories, and the nature of consciousness? Joseph LeDoux is a Professor of Neural Science at New York University at NYU and was Director …
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After releasing The Colorado Kid and Joyland via the Hard Case Crime imprint, Stephen King made his grand debut into the world of hard-boiled crime fiction with Mr. Mercedes. The first in a trilogy, the 2014 novel introduced readers to Bill Hodges, a crusty, retired detective who finds his golden years interrupted by the taunts of a psychopathic ki…
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Season 4 Bonus Episode - movies to go with the 'Supernatural' theme!
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This is the bonus episode for Season 4 and I thought it would be fun to find some movies to go along with the 'Supernatural' season. So join me and see if I've picked any of your favourites or if I can bring you something new you've never seen before. You'll also find out which movies are now firmly on my 'don't bother to watch' list!! Join the Joy…
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The Losers close out April with another trip to prom with Carrie White, only this time there's no Brian De Palma, no Sissy Spacek, and no Amy Irving. Instead, they dial back to 2002, when NBC aired a new vision of Carrie that may or may not have been the backdoor pilot for a would-be TV series. Together they discuss Bryan Fuller's vision, the early…
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Voices of the Earth: Reflections on Nature, Humanity & Climate Change
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Environmentalists, writers, artists, activists, and public policy makers explore the interconnectedness of living beings and ecosystems. They highlight the importance of conservation, promote climate education, advocate for sustainable development, and underscore the vital role of creative and educational communities in driving positive change. 00:…
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S4 Ep 10 The Cokeville Miracle - Did Angels intervene?
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This is the last episode for Season 4 where I've been asking the question, what's so Super about the Supernatural and we are ending on a high note! The Cokeville Miracle is truly a remarkable story which, if things went the way the were supposed to, would have been a major tragedy for a small town. However, it does seem someone or some ones interve…
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Exploring Science, Music, AI & Consciousness with MAX COOPER - Highlights
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“As technology becomes more dominant, the arts become ever more important for us to stay in touch the things that the sciences can't tackle. What it's actually like to be a person? What's actually important? We can have this endless progress inside this capitalist machine for greater wealth and longer life and more happiness, according to some metr…
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The Losers head to Frazier, New Hampshire to review Stephen King's novel Doctor Sleep. Together, they weigh in on the True Knot, dirty dozens of dishes with poundcake, and argue whether King should have ever burned down The Overlook Hotel. Note: This episode was recorded in Fall of 2019 and is being re-published for our chronological read through. …
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S4 Ep 9 Unraveling the Mysterious Mothman Legend
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Welcome to this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast with your Highland host, Sharon. This season I have been asking 'What's so super about the Supernatural' and this week I delve into the world of the Mothman. What is the mysterious creature being seen out there? Does he bring warnings of disaster, is he causing the disasters or is it all…
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Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How do our families shape who we become?- Highlights - DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP
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"S. E. Hinton, Susie Hinton wrote The Outsiders when she was 15 and 16. It was published when she was 17. She was told by one editor in particular that she couldn't have any swear words, so she was sort of forced to write about these very big, intense, love-and-death operatic themes where there's a boy who dies by suicide by cop. There's a boy who …
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The Outsiders Musical & American Rust w/ ADAM RAPP & DAN FUTTERMAN - Award-winning Writers
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What role do the families we’re born into or the traumas we experience shape the people we become? Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How can the arts increase our capacity for empathy, understanding, and kindness? Dan Futterman is creator, executive producer, and writer of Amazon Prime's American Rust, the acclaimed crime drama starring Jeff Daniels,…
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Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How do our families shape who we become?- Highlights - DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP
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"S. E. Hinton, Susie Hinton wrote The Outsiders when she was 15 and 16. It was published when she was 17. She was told by one editor in particular that she couldn't have any swear words, so she was sort of forced to write about these very big, intense, love-and-death operatic themes where there's a boy who dies by suicide by cop. There's a boy who …
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