Join Chris & Paris every other Tuesday to discover if you really can judge a book by its hideous cover, bad title, or weird synopsis. Support TBC on Patreon
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We read terrible books. Bad books. Weird books. Bizarre books. Reviewing the very best of the very worst.
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Three writers—a recovering academic, a writing professional, and a megaconsumer—take on Riting Communities, those online communities full of writers and terrible advice. Along the way (be warned, dear listener) there will be jokes, as well as some de minimis amount of Actual Writing Advice. Updates every other Wednesday.
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As long as there’s been oppression, there’ve been people fighting it. This weekly podcast dives into history to drag up the wildest rebels, the most beautiful revolts, and all the people who long to be—and fight to be—free. It explores complex stories of resistance that offer lessons and inspiration for us today, focusing on the ensemble casts that make up each act of history. That is to say, this podcast focuses on Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff.
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Marlon and Jake Read Dead People is a podcast hosted by the Man Booker Prize-winning and internationally bestselling author Marlon James and his editor, Jake Morrissey, Executive Editor at Riverhead Books. In each episode, Marlon and Jake talk about authors—specifically dead authors. Authors they like. Authors they hate. Great books, terrible books, and books they love that you’d never expect them to. As a writer and an editor, Marlon and Jake have read thousands of books between them, and t ...
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A podcast where I discuss a wide range of topics with family, friends, and anyone else I can get to sit still.
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Kate and Madie are BYU students majoring in English. After discovering a terrible book entitled "The Skeleton in My Closet Wears a Wedding Dress," Madie had a full-on meltdown in the middle of Deseret Book and talked it over with Kate. They decided a podcast would be a fun way to talk about the book as well as lots of other cool stuff, and here we are. The podcast covers the book itself, as well as discussions on Mormon doctrine, Mormon culture, and lots and lots of pop culture. We like it all.
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It’s Jemma’s (Kate Mara) first day as Employee Experience Manager at Peace of Ship, an AI-powered tech startup. When her colleague Larry is electrocuted during the company All-Hands, she uncovers a terrible secret. It was murder! Now, she and her Chief People Officer, Nicholas (Brett Gelman), are tasked with finding the killer. She must use her HR skills to investigate her toxic colleagues – without becoming the next victim. Murder in HR. Presented by Gympass. Starring Kate Mara and Brett Ge ...
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Join reader-comedians Alex Schmidt and Michael Swaim for a fun, digressive trip through the Kurt Vonnegut canon. It’s a book club, a comedy show, and a cavalcade of smart, entertaining segments. Discover Vonnegut works you’ve never read! Rediscover your Kurt favorites! And cure the terrible disease of loneliness by going on a K.V. appreciation deep dive with a friendly karass of your fellow listeners.
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Join us for a romp-roaring fun time through the world of free (or at least very cheap) Amazon erotica! Andrew, Maggie, and Sam read books that are usually pretty gross and then have a grand little book club about it. We try to cover plot, characters, and reviews (both our own and ones provided by users on the platform), but we usually get pretty distracted. Right now we're releasing our show in seasons - the first season starts March 15th! We're working out plans for season two, and we would ...
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Gravity Falls' slow reveal of mysteries bred a unique, tight-knit community, where Charley Marlowe and Ella Cesari first met. In their podcast "Mystery Shack Lookback", they provide a historic timeline of Disney's first continuity-driven cartoon. A time capsule for old fans and a book club for new ones, they talk spoiler-free about the episodes, expanded universe media, and outdated fan theories.
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Welcome to Library Card Podcast, your weekly literary escape hosted by Val. Every Monday, join her as she explores diverse sections of the library, delving into genres like fantasy, romance, sci-fi, fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and more. With author interviews, book ratings, and personalized recommendations, Val guides you on a reading journey to conquer your yearly goals. Fridays feature the official book club, Saturdays bring 'Potter Watch,' and each week she dives into fun conspiracies, ...
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Book Club: Friends, Lovers, And The Big Terrible Thing
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Mazes And Monsters by Rona Jaffe *Patrons Choice* - Episode 195
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You may not think you know Mazes & Monsters by Rona Jaffe, but you certainly know its 1982 movie adaptation starring Tom Hanks in his first leading role (which you can watch along with us on our Patreon). We wondered if anyone would ever request this book and that day has finally come thanks to our patron Lucek. Thanks for all of your support, Luce…
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CZM Book Club: "The Three Trials of the Wind," by Shiv Ramdas, Part 1 of 2
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Margaret reads you a reimagining of Hindu mythology by a masterful speculative fiction author. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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Part Two: Dungeons & Dragons: The History of Some Great and Terrible Nerdery
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Margaret finishes talking with Ed Zitron about the origins of one of her all-time favorite games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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Part One: Dungeons & Dragons: The History of Some Great and Terrible Nerdery
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Margaret talks with Ed Zitron about the origins of one of her all-time favorite games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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CZM Book Club: "Party Discipline" by Cory Doctorow, Part Four
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Margaret finishes reading Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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In this CROSSOVER EPISODE, Final Fantasy, Writing, and Dance combine! Expert Witness MJ presents her case with the assistance of court recorder Sean and Judge Chadd. Other topics include the dream ballet, the history of Modern Dance, and the legend of Bob Fosse. https://linktr.ee/onritingThe Link! This one tells the truth! https://linktr.ee/shoebil…
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Part Two: George Orwell and the War for Common Decency
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Margaret finishes talking with Kaveh Hoda about her problematic fave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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Part One: George Orwell and the War for Common Decency
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Margaret talks with Kaveh Hoda about her problematic fave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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CZM Book Club: "Party Discipline" by Cory Doctorow, Part Three
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Margaret continues to read Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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Part Two: ACT UP: How Angry, Dying Queers Invented Modern Activism
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Margaret finishes talking with Francesca Fiorentini about the AIDS activists who changed the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life by Scott Adams *Patron's Choice* - Episode 194
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Our patron Arrant has requested another non-fiction gem for their Patron's Choice episode this year. In How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life, Dilbert-creator Scott Adams weaves together the strands of memoir and self-help and fills any extra space in this book basket with glue made of lies (seriously, he …
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Part One: ACT UP: How Angry, Dying Queers Invented Modern Activism
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Margaret talks with Francesca Fiorentini about the AIDS activists who changed the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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CZM Book Club: "Party Discipline" by Cory Doctorow, Part Two
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Margaret continues to read Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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074: Riter to King's F15--Checkmate
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In this episode, MJ, Chadd, and Sean look at Chess in Fiction, Substack, and the grim specter of Snarf. Other topics include Horses, the protective layer of furries safeguarding the internet, and the dubious Catholicism of Master and Commander's surgeon. https://linktr.ee/onriting Complain about the migration here!…
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Part Two: Mutual Aid and Burial Societies: The Origins of Black Cooperativism in the US
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In part two, Margaret talks with Joelle Monique about the deep roots of economic cooperation in Black America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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Part One: Mutual Aid and Burial Societies: The Origins of Black Cooperativism in the US
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Margaret talks with Joelle Monique about the deep roots of economic cooperation in Black America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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CZM Book Club: "Party Discipline" by Cory Doctorow, Part One
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Margaret reads Robert Evans a novella about the near future of tech, surveillance, and teenage rebellion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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Send us a Text Message. The second part of Dad's idea.By toby
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Part Two: Fábricas Ocupadas: When Workers In Argentina Took Over Their Factories
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In part two, Margaret finishes her talk with Prop about how people all over Argentina resisted neoliberalism and took over their factories to run them without bosses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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Mogworld by Yahtzee Croshaw *Patron’s Choice* - Episode 193
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Our patron Of The Void (The Taco Eating Unicorn of the Hot Springs) requested yet another Yahtzee Croshaw book in the hopes that we would enjoy it more than Jam, their Patron's Choice from last year. In that sense, this episode is a spiritual successor to Episode 177 where we return to Yahtzeeworld, but feel like we landed on a different continent …
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Part One: Fábricas Ocupadas: When Workers In Argentina Took Over Their Factories
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Margaret talks with Prop about how people all over Argentina resisted neoliberalism and took over their factories to run them without bosses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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CZM Book Club: "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde
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Margaret reads you a children's story written by one of the greatest queer icons of history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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In this episode, Chadd's Book Club takes off as he examines a variety of passages in three examples of the neo-Gothic. Other topics include Licensed Fiction Sins, Hauntology, and atypical narrators. https://linktr.ee/onriting LINKTREE, GO!By On Riting staff
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Send us a Text Message. Dad had an idea.By toby
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Part Two: Community Gardens: How People Take Land From the Rich to Feed Themselves
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In part two, Margaret finishes talking with Kat Abu about the history of community gardening in New York City and elsewhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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Part One: Community Gardens: How People Take Land From the Rich to Feed Themselves
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Margaret talks with Kat Abu about the history of community gardening in New York City and elsewhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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