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The Gist || The Lit Snippets podcast is the fast track to your next great read. • Whether you are looking for quick book summaries or searching for time-saving book insights to help you decide what to read next, Lit Snippets has got you covered. With brief book breakdowns that skip the fluff and focus on the core ideas, Sam and Alex make reading easy for busy readers. Each episode delivers a concise book overview that fits perfectly into your day, so you can always stay in the loop with the ...
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In a world of short-form content, it's important to engage with long-form ideas. Book Overflow is a podcast created for software engineers, by software engineers to discuss the best technical books in the world. Join co-hosts Carter Morgan and Nathan Toups each week as they discuss a new technical book! New episodes every Monday!
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Join us each month as we discuss a popular business book. Each episode features a summary of the book's contents, key takeaway points, a discussion of its merits, and applications in the real world. Hosted by David Kopec, David Short, and Kevin Hudak.
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Where indie horror reigns supreme and we celebrate media by diverse creators.
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Irish writers read and discuss a favourite story from the archives of the Stinging Fly magazine.
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A bi-weekly book club podcast. Two friends talking about words, drinking wine and probably offering too many opinions.
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Roshawn is completely unspoiled when it comes to the Dresden Files, and Natasha has read them all! Join them as they discuss the entire series, one chapter at a time!
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Staring Into The Abyss podcast is a round-table discussion of all things horror. Join hosts and authors Richard Gerlach, Matt Brandenburg, and Villimey Mist as they discuss a horror story of the week, along with the latest releases in horror films, television, games, and literature every Thursday.
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Podcast and vidcast set in a monthly book club format from two huge Warhammer 40,000 lore fans. If you like reading WH40k novels, short stories, audio dramas, etc., then this is the podcast for you. Every two weeks we select a book from the vast Black Library to read and discuss. Sometimes we read old books and sometimes we read newer releases. We always have a method to our madness as to why! If you’ve never read any WH40k and aren’t sure where to start, we have advice regarding that too on ...
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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Podcast with in-depth book reviews and book discussions for fiction with strong female leads. Chats cover all genres such as historical fiction, psychological thrillers, young adult, contemporary fiction, suspense, and more. We pick one best-selling book per month to discuss. Since this is a full analysis, there will be spoilers. See spoiler-free reviews on our website. Join the discussion on social media @judgingmorethan Suggestions for our next book? Send us a message on social media! The ...
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Author Jay Ruud has read every ”100 Best Book” list there is, so it’s only natural that he would create his own. Listen to each episode as he and his wife, author Stacey Margaret Jones discuss a book from his carefully cultivated ”100 Lovable Books” list. Stacey interviews Jay on what makes the book ”lovable” and where it ranks on the master list. They’ll also discuss current books in the CHAOS READER segment.
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Join us weekly as we discuss comics, cartoons, tv, movies, and more...all while trying not to kill each other!
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“Great minds discuss idea; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” This podcast is for ideas people. And, of course, book people. In each (short) episode I take an idea or quote from a book I’ve read and figure out how it can be applied to normal, daily life. Get ready to find new books to read, learn new things, collect interesting conversation-starters for the next party you attend, and discover new ways of looking at history, society and life in general.
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Storyological is a podcast in love with stories. Every episode, writers E.G. Cosh and Chris Kammerud choose a pair of short stories and discuss something of how they work and why they matter and what they might teach us about life, the universe, and everything.
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The premier news on the vacation rental industry. We talk not only OTAs such as Air BNB, Expedia or Booking.com we discuss strategies, market trends and legislation that concern the short term rental market.
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Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that ponders the question: "Which was better...the book or the movie?" We spoil away the details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She's Nacho Mama's Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!
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Welcome! to short stories and beyond podcast show by published Author, Screenwriter, Director Nichel Anderson, that mostly focuses on her popular production "MOLIAE" throughout the season. More info at https://MOLIAE.com.
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Welcome to Monster Donut! A chronological deep dive into the Percy Jackson series and all of its following spin-offs. Hosted by Phoebe, who professionally analyzes creative work as a dramaturg & story consultant, & Emily, a writer & classicist with a degree in Greek & Latin. Every two weeks, Phoebe & Emily (along with some occasional special guests) will analyze every book, short story, and odd narrative blog post in the order in which they occur within the PJO/HOO/TOA timeline. While they c ...
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News, Art, And Politics from Galisteo to Santa Fe and the Rest of the World
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In this conversation series, USA Today bestselling novelist Carter Wilson talks to writers of all backgrounds in order to find out why they do what they do. He and his guests discuss childhood influences, roots of creativity, luck and loss, tools of the craft, and the highs and lows of publishing. At the end of their conversation, they pick a random sentence from a random book and use it to create an impromptu short story. Visit Carter at www.carterwilson.com.
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Readings and discussions of classic short stories and essays.
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Literary Aviatrix: The Power of Story - Women in Aviation
Liz Booker - Pilot, Writer, Aviation Diversity Advocate
Join Liz Booker as she interviews authors whose books feature women in aviation from across genres, historical periods, and types of flying, and be inspired by the tenacity, adventure, and courage of our sisters in the air. * Liz not only promotes books featuring women in aviation, but also provides the tools and information for other women to tell their stories. Check out Writers' Room interviews for in-depth discussions on writing, publishing, and book promotion. * Short on time? * WAYPOIN ...
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We're a bunch of Bandon Sanderson nerds rereading and discussing the Cosmere books! We will give a short summary of what was contained in the chapters then discuss them with no spoilers. Followed by a spoiler filled section where we highlight foreshadowing and cosmere connections. Video versions of the pod: https://youtube.com/channel/UClteMwSTRNe4ri1jlGr0fhg
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Authors Harry Colfer and Jack Roney interview fellow authors and writing / publishing industry experts to chat about all things fiction writing. Uploads every Monday morning.
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Let's speak Welsh. Every episode of Junk Dilemmas: An Irvine Welsh Podcast we will discuss one of Irvine Welsh's novels, short story collections and also the movie / TV adaptations of his work.
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Welcome to STR8STR hosted by Justin Bleich of bleichproperties.com, the podcast that delivers bite-sized wisdom for short-term hosts! Join us as we share our firsthand experience of hosting a successful short-term rental in the charming town of Branson, MO for over a year. From navigating the ever-changing landscape of the industry to insider tips for maximizing your hosting potential, we’ve got you covered in every quick episode. Tune in for actionable insights that will elevate your short- ...
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The Louisiana Anthology Podcast is an part of the larger project of the Louisiana Anthology. We release new episodes every Saturday, and the podcasts last for around an hour. The purpose of the Louisiana Anthology Podcast is to discuss the literature and culture of Louisiana. We broadcast interviews with various authors, artists, and scholars about their contributions to Louisiana.
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Hello, This is Sowmya.💃 I'm going to tell my favourite ponniyin selvan story in short and sweet😉 If you have 5 minutes , please listen and keep support 😉🙏
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Welcome to Salamander Babies, a Star Trek podcast for a different sort of Trek fan. The sort who recognizes the origin of the podcast’s title and has any reaction other than revulsion. Join Lucinda, Jim, Jenn, and Mario as they take turns suggesting episodes of Star Trek: Voyager for the rest of the crew to watch and discuss. Think of it like a book club, if Star Trek episodes were short, poorly-written books.
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Join author John King for eclectic interviews with writers from a variety of genres, including fiction writing, poetry, memoirs, and journalism. From literature to genre writing to the movies, all writing is up for discussion. In particular, The Drunken Odyssey features discussion of all aspects of the writing process—not just the published manuscript, pristinely presented to the entire literate world, but also the scrawled notes and tortured drafts that lead writers there. In long-form inte ...
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Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with Adult ADHD takes a street-smart approach to managing adult ADHD. This is THE podcast for busy professional adults, including business owners, entrepreneurs, CEO's, marketing and creative professionals and even PHD's with demanding workloads. The podcast is an excellent resource for any adult, especially individuals looking for strategies and tactics to create better circumstances in their professional lives. If you're a small business owner with ADHD and ...
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Dead Letter Society is a horror book club podcast where your spooky host Marn invites friends into her library of terror to discuss the novels, short stories, creepypastas, and interactive fiction that scares them.
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Build creative confidence and grow your writing world with Dr Rachel Knightley and Emily Inkpen. Every episode, we’ll discuss key writing topics while exploring the goals, exercises, tools and techniques necessary to discover what you really want from your writing — and what your writing really needs from you.
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Dedicated to the discovery and promotion of mysteries and classic literature by Black authors. Episodes include featured mysteries, interviews, and discussions of books and short stories.
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The show where you join me, Oliver Brackenbury, on the journey of writing my next novel, from first ideas all the way to publication & promotion. In this unique, one-man-reality show I'll share you with you my ever evolving thoughts and feelings on how I write, being a writer, and everything that entails at each stage of the process. I'll also answer listener questions and, sometimes, interview people who write fiction. If you're the kind of person who likes to learn how things are made, and ...
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The Art of Allowance Podcast | Parenting | Families | Money Smarts | Financial Literacy
John Lanza
The Art of Allowance Podcast is hosted by John Lanza, the author of "The Art of Allowance: A Short, Practical Guide to Raising Money-Smart, Money-Empowered Kids." John is also the Chief Mammal and Creator of The Money Mammals, the award-winning DVD and picture book series that helps get kids excited about money smarts. In the Art of Allowance podcast, John interviews parents and other youth money experts to discuss tools, tactics and tricks that families can pick and choose from to help them ...
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Literature discussions on James Joyce, William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway and more. If you are into Literary Fiction, let's start talking! Join us in a conversational approach to literature! Find us on various platforms here: https://linktr.ee/thecodexcantina Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecodexcantina/support
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Identical twin brothers discuss their favorite individual titles, writers and books - based on their 50 years of reading, writing and celebrating their mutual love of all things literary. SEND YOUR EMAIL: bookxchangetwins@gmail.com ”I love what you do. We need more discussion of what really matters, like literature.” - T.C. Boyle, award-winning novelist and short story writer ”Brilliant and edifying.” - DAVID LAFIOSCA, Managing Director of Financial Operations, NCAA ”I would encourage you to ...
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Writing great books is critical to generating sales and building a following of readers. On the Dialogue Doctor Podcast, Jeff Elkins and other writers discuss how to write dialogue that will excite readers and help you sell more books.
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Parallel Quest is a podcast that talks about the stories we love and shares our personal stories of how they have impacted our lives. The discussions cover all sorts of stories from a variety of different media forms such as books, movies, and video games. Put on your nostalgia goggles and join the journey of Parallel Quest. Cody and Zach have been close friends since high school, who love stories and the craft of storytelling. Parallel Quest is their journey in sharing personal stories from ...
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Welcome to Amateur Detective Club! The podcast where three friends, Melissa Meli, Tyler Riley, and Tristan Miller read the works of Agatha Christie, summarize, discuss, and rate the novels, novellas, TV episode or short story they've chosen.
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Dan and Alistair watch and discuss The Simpsons, episode by episode with as little prep as they can get away with.
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Author Devin Davis is a single father of three boys living in a tiny house in Northern Utah. He has a real goal to become a known author, and he's going to share with you that writing a book is completely possible regardless of the circumstances.
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Welcome to your literary happy hour, Writers Drinking Whiskey, the show where you find more than your next read: you find your next AUTHOR, along with cocktail recipes, travel advice, life hacks, and book readings from the authors themselves. Hosted by award-winning author William R. Hincy, the show takes #booktok to another level with engaging, in-depth, and merrily irreverent conversations with today’s most interesting writers. And for our writers joining us, there are plenty of creative w ...
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In Books, Beards, Booze co-hosts Bob and Derek talk books, drink booze, and have beards. Each episode they chat about literary news, discuss what they are reading, debate various topics, and periodically do a deep dive on a short story.
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Author Kenneth C. Davis Discusses His Latest Book: THE WORLD IN BOOKS: 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction
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Radio Free Galisteo's John Shannon interviews Kenneth C. Davis about his new book THE WORLD IN BOOKS: 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction – a delightful, idea-rich selection of the best and most important short nonfiction works of all time, chosen by the historian, lifelong reader, and bestselling author of Don’t Know Much About History. Get the Boo…
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Spark of the Everflame • Rapid Fire Review for Busy Bibliophiles
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Support the Lit Snippets podcast by purchasing Spark of the Everflame from Penn Cole on Amazon to enjoy quick book breakdowns with ease. --- 📚 | The Best Parts Explore the fascinating dynamic of controlled magic in the world of Amerion where power is tightly held by a ruling class called the Descended. Diem's journey of self-discovery as she reveal…
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Episode 249 - Structuring Dialogue and Emotional Flow with Dillon Mesquitta
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In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Dillon Mesquitta to talk about Dillon's work in progress. They discuss the structure of Dillon's dialogue and look at the emotional flow of Dillon's characters. For more on the craft of writing, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/By Jeff Elkins
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Early Autumn by Langston Hughes - Short Story Summary, Analysis, Review
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Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today we discuss "Early Autumn" by Langston Hughes.Langston Hughes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMet0ADPNZI&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YA78br-dPR_Aj0FFXVN_Og…
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Benny Hill, & Ian Fleming
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Book Vs. Movie: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (replay) The 1964 Ian Fleming Novel Vs. the 1968 Classic Movie Book vs. Movie: Chitty Chitty Bang BangThe Margos explore Ian Fleming's only children's story, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," published in October 1964, shortly after his death at 56. Written for his son Caspar, the story features characters inspired …
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Keeping Your Codebase Clean - Tidy First? by Kent Beck
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In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss Tidy First? by Kent Beck. Join them as they discuss when you should prioritize tidying your code over feature improvements, what tidying means, and the Beck's thoughts on software and the time value of money!-- Books Mentioned in this Episode --Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qu…
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Melbourne-based author, Christine Gregory, is an Australian writer of crime and general fiction. An earlier version of her novel The Community was runner up for the 2022 Banjo Prize. Christine has previously been shortlisted in the Sisters in Crime Scarlet Stiletto Awards. She is a former international aid worker and is now a director in a national…
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The Last One at the Wedding • Quick and Engaging Book Insights
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Support the Lit Snippets podcast by purchasing The Last One at the Wedding on Amazon and get quick book breakdowns for the time-crunched. --- 🎙️ | Our Quick Hits Frank Szatowski's dedication as a father is highlighted by his strained relationship with his daughter Maggie, setting the stage for intense familial drama. The Gardners, an affluent famil…
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598. Part 2 of our conversation with Liz Ellis about The Great Power of Small Nations. Ellis (Peoria) tells the stories of the many smaller Native American nations that shaped the development of the Gulf South. Based on extensive archival research and oral histories, Ellis’s narrative chronicles how diverse Indigenous peoples—including Biloxis, Cho…
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Making It Up with Gina DeMillo Wagner, author of Forces of Nature
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Gina DeMillo Wagner is an award-winning journalist and author. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Memoir Magazine, Modern Loss, Self, Outside, Writer’s Digest, and other publications. She is a Yaddo Fellow, a winner of the CRAFT Creative Nonfiction Award, and her memoir was longlisted for the 2022 SFWP Literary pr…
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On #646, John talks to Charles Bock about his extraordinary new memoir, how to make grief readable, the everyday struggles of writing and publishing, and the sacred perfection of the film of The Princess Bride.By John King
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The Stars Are Dying • Rapid-Fire Book Breakdown
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Support the Lit Snippets podcast by purchasing The Stars Are Dying by Chloe C. Peñaranda on Amazon as your go-to quick book breakdowns for the time-crunched. --- 🌟 | Our Quick Hits Astraea's escape from a controlling life with Hector takes her into a tumultuous world of danger and intrigue, questioning the true nature of her protector. The intrigui…
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How does neurofeedback help adults with ADHD?
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Here at Overcoming Distractions we like to say we work on the "mechanics" of being a busy professional with ADHD. However there is an understanding that there are other treatments and considerations as an adult with ADHD. Today in this episode we are talking about neurofeedback and how that helps adults with ADHD thrive. Sean Brock is the owner of …
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WH40k Book Club Episode #134 – Oaths of Damnation by Robbie MacNiven
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Are we sure these guys descended from the Imperial Fists? The post WH40k Book Club Episode #134 – Oaths of Damnation by Robbie MacNiven appeared first on WH40K Book Club.By WH40k Book Club
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When the Moon Hatched • Essential Book Highlights in Minutes
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By supporting the Lit Snippets podcast, you help keep quick book breakdowns engaging while exploring captivating worlds like When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker. --- 🔑 | The Gist Rave, the main character, is a complex mix of strengths and secrets, making for an engaging protagonist. The unique magic system, tied to elemental songs, adds depth …
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Creator Interview + Film Discussion - Katelin Stack and Haunt Season
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Happy Halloween, Pod People! On today's very special episode, we talk to Katelin Stack, a film director, producer, and an actress in the recently released indie slasher Haunt Season. We get some behind-the-scenes insight into being a scare actor in a haunt and talk about Katelin's early horror influences, creative kills in slasher films, pumpkin pi…
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Counting Miracles • Rapid Insights for Readers on the Go
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Support the Lit Snippets podcast and explore more about love, loss, and second chances by grabbing your copy of Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks on Amazon today, perfect for quick book breakdowns for the time-crunched. --- 📚 | Our Quick Hits We explore the profound journey of Jasper, who finds solace and renewal in the Uwharrie National Forest …
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The Drsden Files TV Show, S01E02- The Boone Identity
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If you'd like to get this show two days early AND ad-free, please go to https://www.patreon.com/unspoiled and become a patron! You can also join on the free tier and get updates on events and schedule changes! This episode is the one where a man who thinks he's being haunted by his murdered daughter, and he calls in Harry to find out what it is tha…
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Elantris 'Chapters 28 to 32' Reread and Review with Cosmere Connections
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Hello everyone and welcome to season 4 episode 7 of Cosmere Connections. Today we are covering Elantris’ chapters 28 through 32! This is the first fifth of Part 2 - The Call of Elantris. So, if you have not read this far, please do not watch. We try our very best not to spoil or ruin anything for you. Read first and then come back. We’ll be waiting…
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How linguists solve crimes, with Natalie Schilling
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1027. This week, I talk with forensic linguist Natalie Schilling about how people's language gives them away — in manifestos, ransom notes, text messages, and more. Natalie Schilling is a professor emerita of linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and runs a forensic linguistics consulting firm. You can find her on LinkedIn. 🔗 Shar…
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The Wedding People • Quick Take for Busy Book Lovers
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Support Alison Espach and the Lit Snippets podcast by purchasing "The Wedding People" on Amazon and enjoy this quick book discussion for busy readers! --- 📚 | Stuff That Grabbed Us Phoebe’s changing perspective as she observes the tangled relationships at a luxurious wedding. How Alison Espach explores societal pressures of happiness and love in a …
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In this episode Rachel Knightley and Emily Inkpen talk about scriptwriting and offer advice to writers wishing to get started in writing for stage, screen or audio drama. You can listen to Rachel Knightley's audio drama "Winter Spring" here https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gBu6Bqmc7CiC8zwXTYIPZ?si=b2c423862aaf4438 Emily's drama serial "The Dex Leg…
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Dave Ring of Neon Hemlock Press joins us to discuss his upcoming queer Sword & Sorcery anthology. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davering/shatter-the-sun-queer-tales-of-untold-adventure https://www.neonhemlock.comBy Oliver Brackenbury
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If you're new to Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with Adult ADHD, listen to this short episode first
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If you are new to Overcoming Distractions and you are an adult with ADHD or ADHD-LIKE tendencies, check out this short episode to give you an idea of what we cover on the podcast. This is the podcast for busy adults with ADHD, high achievers, and those with demanding careers. Your host is David Greenwood, author of the books Overcoming Distractions…
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If On A Winter's Night A Traveler • Brief Book Chat for Busy Minds
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Support Italo Calvino and the Lit Snippets podcast by purchasing "If On A Winter's Night A Traveler" on Amazon, and get a quick book summary for busy minds. --- 📚 | Need-To-Know Nuggets 1. Calvino plays with the idea of interrupted stories, throwing the reader into new genres and characters just as things get interesting. It’s a masterclass in keep…
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Tales of Terror: The Genius of Edgar Allan Poe’s Short Stories
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Just in time for Halloween, step into the dark, eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe! In this episode, Jay and Stacey crack open The Complete Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe and dive into tales that blend horror, mystery, and the bizarre like only Poe can do. Why do these stories still have people sleeping with the lights on? Tune in to find out! Links …
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From Guy Fawkes to Guido Fawkes. Tales from the crypt (and catacombs, mausoleums, and ossuaries). Taquitos
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1026. This week, we look at the origins of words for men, including the ancient roots of "man," the surprising evolution of the word "guy" from being an insult to just another word, and how "guido" took a different route. Then, for some Halloween fun, we look at the difference between crypts, catacombs, mausoleums, and ossuaries, with an emphasis o…
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Send us a text We made it! 100 episodes in to our podcast and we're still going strong. Rather than our usual Short Stories ep we thought we would each do a round up of our favourite books that we've read since starting Two Girls One Book pod. Below is a list of our top tens! We're also including episode numbers of past podcasts where we discuss ea…
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Project Hail Mary • A Rapid Breakdown for Busy Readers
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Support Andy Weir and the Lit Snippets podcast by grabbing a copy of Project Hail Mary on Amazon. It’s a great way to support our daily book breakdowns for busy minds. --- 🚀 | The Best Parts 1. How Ryland Grace wakes up with no memory of his mission and discovers he is tasked with saving Earth from extinction, setting the stage for an epic sci-fi a…
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The Gold-Bug by Edgar Allan Poe - Short Story Summary, Analysis, Review
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Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today we discuss "The Gold Bug" by Edgar Allan Poe.Edgar Allan Poe Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh9bqRBbJ14&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCq-6ifwSmStfMELxziowX…
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The Night of the Hunter (1955) Charles Laughton, Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, & Davis Grubb
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Book Vs. Movie: The Night of the Hunter The 1953 Novel Vs. the 1955 Classic Movie Davis Grubb’s 1953 novel *The Night of the Hunter* and its 1955 film adaptation by Charles Laughton offer haunting interpretations of a sinister preacher, Harry Powell, and two children fleeing him. The novel delves deeper into Powell's twisted morality and religious …
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Pramod Sadalage Reflects on Building Evolutionary Architectures
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In this special episode of Book Overflow, Pramod Sadalage joins Carter and Nathan to discuss his book Building Evolutionary Architectures. Join them as Pramod shares his thoughts on how he became a database expert, the differences between refactoring code and databases, and how AI is affecting how we work with databases! -- Books Mentioned in this …
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Episode 248 - Building a Difficult Character with Carol Painter
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In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Carol Painter to talk about her work in progress. They discuss a difficult character who's story ends in tragedy. They discuss the character's negative choices, how the character is going to change, and how that builds into the themes of the book. They then look at scenes together in which the character i…
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Professor Kim Wilkins discusses academic research and genre fiction
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Born in London, Brisbane-based author Kim Wilkins is Professor of Writing at the University of Queensland. She has a long list of published adult fantasy, women’s historical adventure, and young adult novels, as well as children’s books. Kim has also published academic books about genre fiction, most notably a co-written book titled ‘GENRE WORLDS –…
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How to Keep House While Drowning • Quick Take for Overwhelmed Minds
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Support KC Davis and the Lit Snippets podcast by purchasing How to Keep House While Drowning on Amazon and get quick book breakdowns like this one! --- 🏡 | Stuff That Grabbed Us • Care tasks are morally neutral, meaning your ability or inability to manage chores doesn't reflect your worth as a person. • The idea of "permission to start" encourages …
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645: Schloctoberfest 2024 #4 (A Discussion of Pink Flamingos & Desperate Living with Jeff Shuster)
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On #645, Jeff Shuster and John King delve into two miraculously trashy John Waters films from the 1970s, Pink Flamingos (1972) and Desperate Living (1977), to cap off our annual Schloctoberfesting.By John King
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The Silent Patient • Bite-Sized Breakdown for Busy Readers
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Support Alex Michaelides and the Lit Snippets podcast by purchasing "The Silent Patient" on Amazon, where every purchase helps keep our quick book discussions going! --- 📖 | Our Quick Hits • The complex relationship between Alicia and Theo is packed with twists that keep you second-guessing the truth. • The role of Alicia’s art, especially her pain…
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Achieving flow is a must for busy adults with ADHD
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Dave talks about the concept of flow and why it is mission critical for busy adults with ADHD. If you are an adult with ADHD, have a demanding career or job with important responsibilities, or you're self-employed, achieving flow in your workday can be a game changer. Flow is a concept in which you have longer periods of time to do deeper work and …
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597. Part 1 of Liz Ellis joining us to discuss her excellent book, The Great Power of Small Nations. Part 1.Large Power of Small Nations. Part 1. In The Great Power of Small Nations, Elizabeth N. Ellis (Peoria) tells the stories of the many smaller Native American nations that shaped the development of the Gulf South. Based on extensive archival re…
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NESS Book Club #2 – The Fortress Unvanquishable, Save for Sacnoth
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We discussed 'The Fortress Unvanquishable, Save for Sacnoth' by Lord Dunsany, a proto-Sword & Sorcery tale. You can read it for free here: https://sacred-texts.com/neu/dun/swos/swos10.htm Free Audiobook: https://ia802904.us.archive.org/17/items/sword_of_welleran_1409_librivox/swordofwelleran_10_dunsany_128kb.mp3 Panelists: Jay Wolf - https://linktr…
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Making It Up with Barbara Feigin, author of My American Dream: A Journey from Fascism to Freedom
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Barbara Feigin is an advertising executive and World War II refugee, having fled with her parents from Nazi Germany as a young child in 1940. She attended Whitman College, then completed a graduate program in business run jointly by Harvard Business School and Radcliffe Graduate School. She had a 30-year career in advertising, mostly with Grey Adve…
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Station Eleven • A No-Fluff Breakdown for Busy Minds
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Support Emily St. John Mandel and the Lit Snippets podcast by grabbing your copy of Station Eleven on Amazon today! --- 📖 | The Gist How the collapse of civilization in "Station Eleven" reveals what truly matters in life and survival. The significance of art, memory, and human connection in post-apocalyptic times. Why the actions and choices of see…
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The Book of Joy • Rapid Breakdown for Busy Minds
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Support the Lit Snippets podcast by purchasing The Book of Joy today! --- ☀️ | Main Ideas in a Flash Discover how the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu maintain joy despite suffering and hardship. Explore the Eight Pillars of Joy, including perspective, humility, humor, and compassion. Learn practical tips like the "Mudita" practice for cultivating jo…
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The Dresden Files (TV Show), S01E01- Birds Of A Feather
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If you'd like to support the show, please go to https://www.patreon.com/unspoiled and become a patron or just follow us for updates! It's time for RoShawn and I to brush up on the world of Harry Dresden before the next book drops, so we decided to cover the very weird TV show! Well, this may not help us brush up after all, because this is a very VE…
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