The Historical Action and Adventure Podcast - making history come alive! Bestselling authors Matthew Harffy and Steven A. McKay chat about writing action and adventure stories, diving into some of the more quirky and unusual aspects of history, with a detour through music and its role in their process. Each episode covers different exciting themes, often with brilliant guests who help shed light on what Matthew and Steven have decided to talk about that week. Get bonus episodes and more by s ...
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E.T. meets The Princess Diaries with a Freaky Friday twist is this new series from award-winning writer Stephanie Elie. Alpha 8 is a sci-fi adventure fiction podcast that explores what happens when a desperate alien from another planet swaps places with a struggling mom to understand the meaning of family so she can save her own kind from extinction. This award-winning eight-episode series sheds light on the inequalities and struggles working moms face daily, all wrapped up in a fun, heartfe ...
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Join Tara Clark, author and creator of Instagram’s Modern Mom Probs, as she and her guests tackle the modern parenting challenges you face every day. Each week, Tara and her guests discuss a modern mom problem in a conversation that is more like a chat with your best friends than just a typical podcast. She dives into topics such as maternal mental health, working mothers, social media use, co-parenting, and more. This funny, relatable “oh yeah, me too” show offers actionable solutions to to ...
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A missing tourist, a US-wide manhunt and the story of how a local celebrity became a fugitive after his dark past begins to catch up with him. Dead Man Running is produced by Myles Bonnar and Calum McKay. Audio Editing, Sound Design, and Mixing by Gav Murchie. The series’ producers are Mark Daly and Jack Kibble-White. Original score composed by Callan Marchetti. Research by Ricki Cooper, Katie McEvinney and Marisha Currie. Location recording by Myles Bonnar, Calum McKay and Steven Donnelly. ...
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Myths | Legends | History | Cryptozoology A podcast dedicated to all things Lost, Unexplained and Straight Up Strange. From ancient lost cities to paranormal phenomena and legendary creatures, Into the Portal is your gateway to the bizarre. Join Hosts Amber Rae and Andrew McKay as they approach topics you have never heard before, taking an in-depth look through an alternate lens… To the other side of the portal.
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In the Research Matters Podcast, I interview leading scientific researchers in psychology and other social sciences in an effort to understand what they do that makes them productive. This podcast is intended to help graduate students, professors, and scientists learn actionable strategies that can help them in their own research endeavors. I strive to help draw out the tips, tricks, habits, and routines of extraordinarily productive researchers. In these interviews, we cover topics like: Ho ...
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THE THICKET, Metallica & HP Lovecraft - Joe R. Lansdale talks to us today!
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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast We're thrilled to welcome a true writing legend to the podcast today, and one of my favourite authors! With a career spanning over four decades, Joe R. Lansdale is the award-winning author of more than 50 novels and countless short stories, spanning horror, crime, westerns, and…
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Building Meaningful Connections in Adulthood with Jewel Hohman
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In this conversation, Tara and Jewel Hohman discuss the complexities of female friendships, the challenges of maintaining connections during different life phases, and the importance of community. They explore the concept of the 'friendship dip' that many experience in their twenties and thirties, and provide insights on how to make new friends, es…
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New Xmas song, OUT NOW! "Wassail The Night Away"
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Last year we released a festive rock song called "Christmas is Coming" (you can find the normal version AND an acoustic version on streaming services) and we had so much fun that we decided to do it again this year. "Wassail The Night Away" is our best song yet! We hope you all love it and it helps make Christmas 2024 the best one ever. Find it on …
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Yesterday was World Audio Drama Day. A day to celebrate telling stories through sound. I hope you spent some time listening to one of your favorite stories. Today, I wanted to share one of the stories I’ve been listening to, My Amazing Woman. Similar to Alpha 8 and her adventures trying to be a mom. In My Amazing Woman, Anna her own secret to share…
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In this special bonus episode, some members of our talented cast share their hopes and dreams for their characters in the upcoming season of Alpha 8. That's right, we are working on season two of the series and plan to bring you along. We'll be sharing some of the creative process, diving deep with some of the cast and more. Learn more about your a…
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Dr. Jackie Persons on Integrating Research into Private Practice and Advancing CBT
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Dr. Jacqueline (Jackie) Persons is a distinguished clinician, researcher, and Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley. She served as president of the Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (ABCT) in 1999 and currently works in private practice at the Oakland Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center. With over 35 years of ex…
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Darned If You Do: Modern Mom Shaming with Tara Clark
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In this special solo episode, Tara delves into the challenges faced by modern mothers, particularly the pressures and judgments that arise from social media. She shares personal anecdotes about her own parenting journey, emphasizing the importance of trusting oneself and finding a supportive community. Tara discusses the evolution of motherhood, th…
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Today we're discussing the master of cosmic horror himself, HP Lovecraft! Author of stories like The Call of Cthulhu, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, The Thing on the Doorstep, and a ton more. Howard Phillips Lovecraft was born on August 20, 1890 and died March 15, 1937 when he was just 46. He's inspired authors like Stephen King and bands like Metallic…
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Rebuilding Your Confidence and Self-Worth After Divorce with the exExpert T.H. Irwin
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In this conversation, Tara and T.H. Irwin discuss the complexities of co-parenting after a difficult divorce, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, understanding narcissism, and maintaining a positive environment for children. They share personal experiences and insights on navigating communication, the role of therapy, and the signific…
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Talking Default Parenting with Renee Reina
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In this fun, super engaging conversation, Tara and Renee Reina, host of the popular podcast The Mom Room talk about the evolution of parenting discussions, particularly during the pandemic, and how it has influenced their personal journeys. They explore the challenges of motherhood, the mental load that often falls on women, and the importance of c…
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Guy Windsor - The Sword Guy talks to us about historical martial arts
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Support us on Patreon and get bonus episodes every month: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast Guy Windsor is a swordsmanship practitioner, instructor, researcher, writer, and also an entrepreneur. On his website swordschool.com he states his mission in life is to restore historical martial arts to their rightful place at the heart of our…
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Navigating Infant Loss with Michelle Valiukenas
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For Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Tara welcomes Michelle Valiukenas, a mother, advocate, and founder of The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation. After the loss of her angel daughter, Colette, Michelle started the foundation, which provides financial aid, education, and advocacy to support families navigating high-risk pregnancies, NICU s…
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The Vengeance of Merlin - Steven's new book is out on Monday!
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Steven's new novel is out on Monday, 7th October 2024! Book 6 in the Warrior Druid of Britain Chronicles, THE VENGEANCE OF MERLIN is finally here after a 2 year break! We have a quick chat about that book as well as what Matthew is working on right now, and what's to come for us both in the coming months (including an EXCLUSIVE reveal of Steven's n…
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Patricia Arean, PhD: Effective Strategies for Community Engagement and Digital Innovations in Mental Health Research.
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Dr. Patricia Arean is is the Director of the Division of Services and Intervention Research at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), as well as a clinical researcher and former professor at the University of Washington’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Arean has focused her career on…
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As we work on season two of Alpha 8, we wanted to share some of our favorite shows with you. Earth Eclipsed is a science fiction podcast produced by The Lunar Company that follows Dr. Prometh as she navigates the challenges posed by her abduction and strives to complete her life’s work amidst various threats. The narrative delves into themes of uto…
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How to Vote Like a Mother with Raena Boston and Erin Erenberg
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Raena Boston and Erin Erenberg, co-founders of Chamber of Mothers, dive deep into the pressing challenges faced by modern moms. From the lack of paid family medical leave and affordable childcare to the urgent need for improved maternal health support, they discuss the systemic issues hindering families across the nation. In this thought-provoking …
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Historic Building Mythbusting - James Wright gets medieval!
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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast Hailing from Staffordshire, James Wright has been involved with the world of archaeology for over twenty years. Both Archaeologist and conservation stonemason, James combined both disciplines as Archaeological and Historic Buildings Assistant at Nottinghamshire County Council b…
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Color Me Curious: Encouraging Creativity with Steven Weinberg
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Join Tara as she talks to artist and author Steven Weinberg about his captivating book, "What is Color?" In this insightful conversation, we delve into the inspiration behind the story, the creative process that went into its creation, and why art should be celebrated. From the importance of color and art in our lives to the unique childhood experi…
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Historical Novel Society Conference 2024! I don't think Diana Gabaldon needs much of an introduction! We were lucky enough to sit down with her at the conference for an interview. Author of the Outlander novels which have also been made into the HUGELY successful Starz TV show, Diana was funny, friendly, generous with her time, and gave us probably…
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HNS 2024! The last of our roving interviews, we have three brilliant authors for you here, give the episode a listen and check out their work! Patricia Bracewell Elizabeth R Andersen Jan Foster Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes, and a FREE copy of our book Tips for Writing, Publishing and Marketing Your Novel: How we sold over 750,000 books! p…
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Welcome to the second part of our "roving interviews" series from the Historical Novel Society Conference 2024. In this episode we speak with Michael Jecks, Christopher M. Cevasco, Kelly Urgan, and Victoria Hopkins. Apologies for the audio, we hope you enjoy the interviews! Find out more about our guests at the links below. MICHAEL JECKS CHRISTO…
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HNS 2024! While we were at the Conference we conducted some roving interviews - in the grounds of Dartington Hall, or even in the White Hart pub! Check out the first three of them, collected here in one short bonus episode. They are also available on our YouTube channel is videos. AD Rhine are a pair of friends who write novels about the Trojan War…
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HNS Conference 2024! Kate Quinn, Alison Morton, and Ruth Downie dressed in Roman garb and delivered a superb talk at the Conference. We grabbed them for a quick interview in the grounds of Dartington Hall which we can share with you now. (Please forgive the audio, we were talking to them outside using little handheld microphones.)…
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Historical Novel Society Conference 2024! In this episode we chat with Jane Johnson. Novelist, editor, even publisher of the likes of George RR Martin, Raymond E. Feist, and Tolkien! She also worked on the Lord of the Rings movies. A really interesting guest we're sure you'll agree! https://www.janejohnsonbooks.com/ Join us on Patreon for monthly b…
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Historical Novel Society Conference 2024! In this episode we had a chance to sit down with Elizabeth Chadwick for a quick chat. Her new novel The Royal Rebel is out now, be sure to check it out! https://elizabethchadwick.com/ Join us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, a FREE copy of our book Tips for Writing, Publishing and Marketing Your Novel…
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Historical Novel Society Conference 2024! David Gilman has been on the show before but we got to sit down with him in person for this interview. David is a superb writer and a genuinely lovely guy and any time we get to spend with him is always a privilege. His latest book To Kill A King is out now! https://davidgilman.com/ Join us on Patreon for m…
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Steven Bias, our incredibly talented music composer, sits down and shares his inspiration behind the music he created for Alpha 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bizzie Media Group
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Embracing Our Changing Bodies: Perimenopause and Exercise
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Join Tara and Bre Bicknell as they delve into the intricacies of perimenopause and explore the transformative power of movement during this life stage. Bre shares her personal journey and how her passion for health and fitness led her to become a trusted guide for women navigating this transition. In this insightful conversation, they discuss: Unde…
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Historical Novel Society Conference 2024! MJ Porter has written around 60 books in the past decade. Yes, sixty! And they're good too! Hear us chat with her in this new episode we recorded at the HNS Conference. We spent a bit of time with her while we were there and she was great company. https://mjporterauthor.blog/ Join us on Patreon for monthly …
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Bernard Cornwell! Big news about Uhtred/Last Kingdom! - HNS 2024
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Historical Novel Society Conference 2024! Bernard Cornwell has been on the show before but this is the first time we've actually met him in person. He's our historical fiction hero so you can imagine how hyped we were to sit and chat with him about Sharpe, and what's next for his writing with perhaps some HUGE news if you're a fan of Uhtred and The…
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Michael Jecks - Knights Templar, Medieval England and 1920's Shanghai!
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Michael Jecks is renowned for his historical mysteries. With a focus on medieval England, his extensive body of work includes multiple series, such as the immensely popular "Knights Templar Mysteries" and "Medieval West Country Mysteries." Jecks' novels, intricately woven against historical backdrops, delve into the lives of knights, nobles, and co…
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Ian Mortimer! Time Traveller's Guides! - HNS 2024
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Historical Novel Society Conference 2024! Welcome to the first in the series of interviews we conducted with the authors and guests at the HNS Conference at Dartington Hall this year. Keep an eye on our podcast feed AND our YouTube channel for more in the coming days from the likes of Bernard Cornwell, David Gilman, MJ Porter, and Diana Gabaldon. H…
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Talking Modern Motherhood with Kelly Rowland and Jessica McKay
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Tara is joined by Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Rowland and NYTimes bestselling author Jessica McKay to chat about modern motherhood. Jessica, an educator and writer, shares how she balanced her love for children, education, and books to co-write the heartwarming picture book "Always With You, Always With Me" with Kelly. The book is a touching …
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Practical Solutions to Lighten the Load with Kelly Hubbell
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In this episode, Kelly Hubbell, creator of Sage Haus, chats about how busy moms can lighten their load by building a support system and outsourcing tasks. She shares the importance of creating systems and collaborating with partners to divide household duties effectively. Kelly introduces the idea of a house manager—an extra set of hands for cleani…
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Clive Mantle - Robin of Sherwood/Game of Thrones/Casualty & Freddie Malone!!!
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Clive Mantle starred as Little John in the 80s classic series Robin of Sherwood. You might well also have seen him as Great Jon Umber in Game of Thrones, Simon Horton in The Vicar of Dibley and Mike Barratt in Casualty. He has also narrated over 180 audio books, and voiced animated characters, including Gator in Thomas the Tank Engine. As if that w…
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Finding Your Style During Motherhood with Solita Roberts
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In this fun episode, Solita Roberts, the creator of Style to Impact, takes listeners on her journey from banking and finance to personal styling. Solita passionately discusses how personal style influences confidence, mood, and professional presence, highlighting the importance of self-expression and self-awareness. She reveals the power of color, …
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Dr Joanne Ball, Roman/battlefield archaeologist!
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Support us on Patreon - patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcastIf you're an author or publisher and would like to sponsor one of our episodes, please get in touch. You can find us on social media or email us at rockpaperswordspodcast@gmail.com A classic episode from 2023 when our guest was Dr Joanne Ball! Joanne is a Roman archaeologist and battlefiel…
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Mom Humor and Troll Trouble: Real Talk with Content Creators (Bonus Ep)
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In this fun bonus behind-the-scenes episode, Tara is joined by her friends Priscilla Kavanaugh, Terri Fry, and Rachael Kay Albers as they dive into motherhood, humor, and the wild world of online trolling. They chat about Erma Bombeck’s witty take on parenting, the pressures of modern motherhood, and the magic of self-deprecating humor. The convers…
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Cameron Elie brings Daniel to life in Alpha 8. Fun fact: the entire concept of Alpha 8 actually began with Daniel—or more accurately, with Cameron, the actor behind him. I'm thrilled that Cameron could join our cast for this audio drama, and it’s been great to see him reconnect with his on-set dad from another show. Thank you, Cameron, for being an…
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Navigating the Beautiful Chaos: Michell C. Clark on Parenthood, Mindfulness, and Authenticity
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In this lively episode, Tara chats with Michell C. Clark, inspirational writer, entrepreneur, and father, about the beautiful chaos of parenthood, the importance of regulating parental energy, and the profound impact of love. They dive into Michell's recent adventures with Meta, his book "Eyes on the Road," and his new print shop, Prints by Michell…
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Kate Quinn - The Briar Club, Alice Network, HNS and more!
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Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice. She has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, and two books in the Italian Renaissance, before turning to the 20th c…
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MomLife Unplugged: From Postpartum Depression to Estrogen Island
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Join Tara as she chats with content creators Ruth Kornatz of The Questionable Mom and Lisa Bowen of Roasted Bones about their wild ride through motherhood and how they found each other along the way. They dive into the ups and downs of postpartum depression and why asking for help is a total game-changer. From tough kid conversations to balancing t…
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In this conversation amongst friends, author Gila Pfeffer discusses her new book Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer, and Other Inconveniences and the use of humor in dealing with heavy topics like loss and grief. Gila explains why she chose a comedy club as the venue for her book launch and how humor can provide relief from the heaviness o…
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Sydney Thomas voices Taryn in Alpha 8. She's Jackson big sister and she's really trying to figure out who she wants to be and how close she wants to get to Larson. Fun fact Sydney and Cameron use to dance at the same dance studio when they were younger! Thanks for joining us on the ride with Alpha 8! Subscribe and share if you're on enjoying the ad…
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Whisking Up Memories: Family Time and Flavorful Recipes with John Kanell
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In this episode, John Kanell, founder of Preppy Kitchen and New York Times best-selling author, shares his love for cooking and the joy of family time in the kitchen. He emphasizes being present with your children and connecting through food. John offers baking tips, like using a kitchen scale and avoiding overmixing. His new cookbook Preppy Kitche…
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Malachi White voices Jackson in Alpha 8. I love having two boys in the series who are the same age but have different personalities. Jackson is the "cool" kid who loves sports and video games (as long as they are sports-related). He jokes around a lot with Daniel, but at the end of the day, he will always have his back. Thanks for joining us on the…
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Historical fantasy author Shauna Lawless joins us today!
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Shauna Lawless burst onto the fantasy scene in 2022 with her debut The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, the first book of the Gael Song series, which was nominated for Best Fantasy Debut by the British Fantasy Society and went on to win The FanFiAddicts Award for Best Traditional Debut. The sequel, The Words of Kings and Prophets was released in …
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Parenting at Your Child’s Pace with Dr. Joel Warsh
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In this episode, Dr. Joel Warsh, author of "Parenting at Your Child's Pace: The Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to the First Three Years," dives into the importance of ditching comparisons and tailoring your parenting approach to your unique family. He emphasizes the concept of SEEDS – stress, environment and toxins, exercise, diet, and sleep – as…
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Becoming a Confident Cook with Tamron Hall
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In this episode, talk show host, journalist and author Tamron Hall shares how she has teamed up with chef Lish Steiling to discuss their new cookbook, "A Confident Cook: Recipes for Joyous, No-Pressure Fun in the Kitchen." The two delve into the emotional connection Tamron has with cooking and how it fueled Tamron’s journey to culinary confidence. …
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How Working Through Conflict Makes Your Relationship Stronger with Stephen and Erin Mitchell
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Stephen and Erin Mitchell, the minds behind the popular Instagram account @couples.counseling.for.parents, are back on the show! This time, they delve into their new book, Too Tired to Fight: 13 Essential Conflicts Parents Must Have to Keep Their Relationship Strong. This insightful guide equips couples with the tools to navigate the inevitable con…
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