It's every Harry Potter fan's dream to read the books for the first time again. The wonder, the joy, the excitement and forums and not knowing what is going to happen on the next page. It's one of the best experiences ever. Join four readers (Jon is a read-harry-potter-every-year kinda guy, Kristen has only read it once, and Jenn and Danny haven't read it at all) as they read and talk about Harry Potter, theories, plot points, favorite characters, and everything else Harry Potter universe. S ...
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Two long time friends, Keith and Andy, do an arc by arc review of the web serial Worm. Keith has already completed Worm. Andy is a first time reader.
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Welcome to The Wheel Weaves Podcast!! The Wheel Weaves is a Wheel of Time podcast suitable for first time readers. Join Dani and Brett as they journey into the series for chapter analysis, character break-downs, and (probably wrong) predictions - all from the perspective of a WoT First Time Reader. Guided by Brett, the long-time super fan, Dani reads through the series knowing absolutely nothing! No spoilers here! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wheel ...
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Two Dungeon Masters; one a First time Reader and the other a Series pro dive deep into the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Mr. Sanderson.
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Welcome to Ascend! We are a weekly Great Books podcast hosted by Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan. What are the Great Books? The Great Books are the most impactful texts that have shaped Western civilization. They include ancients like Homer, Plato, St. Augustine, Dante, and St. Thomas Aquinas, and also moderns like Machiavelli, Locke, and Nietzsche. We will explore the Great Books with the light of the Catholic intellectual tradition. Why should we read the Great Books? Everyone is ...
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Hello fellow readers, and welcome to Ravenclaw Readers! We’re veteran Harry Potter fans, Claire and Ella, along with first-time reader Paul. Join us as we explore Harry Potter in the literary tradition, chapter by chapter. Each week we read a Harry Potter chapter alongside a classic work of literature. We compare and contrast the major themes and narratives of these two texts, and dig deep into each HP chapter, to consider the insights gleaned when Harry Potter is read as part of a wide lite ...
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A Harry Potter podcast that goes through the books chapter-by-chapter with a first-time reader. Follow along to hear his insights, confusion, ridiculous predictions, and more!
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Dean and Matthew of LSG Media have decided to ply their podcasting expertise into the glorious world of Frank Hebert's Dune. This podcast will cover the novel in its entirety in chronological order. This is a great companion piece if you're a first-time reader or a veteran who wants to go deeper on a chapter by chapter analysis.
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We are taking a journey through the wheel of time with Twitch Avery, the Glee Man and his apprentice, Mandy Kat. Going through the epic fantasy The Wheel of Time by Brilliant author Robert Jordan! This is a first time reader podcast with potential spoilers through the first four books.
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If you are interested in reading but lack the time, eyesight, company, or just need something to relax and fall asleep to - The Reader is for you! This podcast does not review books, it reads them. I will be covering a chapter a day from a book randomly selected from the public domain library. Once that book is complete, I will select another one and begin again. Tune in daily to keep up with the readings or wait until the book is done and listen all at once - it's completely up to you. I al ...
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Interviews with Authors about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
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Welcome to the Booktrovert Reader Podcast, your ultimate destination book podcasts for all things fantasy books! I help readers discover new fantasy books by one discussion at a time. Don't miss out on the latest episodes and be sure to subscribe on your favorite platform for a magical journey through the realms of fantasy!
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Interviews with Writers about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
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THEE dopest Black woman hosted podcast for THEE preeminent Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson! WoT In Color is hosted by a first-time reader (Keba) along with her bestie and long-time reader (Shar). Join them as they read and discuss this epic series through their lenses of being Black women. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Come in love, or go in peace!
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Welcome to Zero Supervision Comics! Every week we discuss new releases and dive into the history of the characters so that whether you are a long time reader or just buying your first issue you can understand exactly what's going on. We post new episodes every Wednesday.
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A spoiler free podcast, that follows 3 first time readers on their journey through the Wheel of Time book series. This is a light hearted take on the series. We joke, drink beers and trade banter as we have discussions on where we find humour and insight within the story and wrestle with our own theories on where we think the journey will take us. This podcast is perfect for a first time reader that wants to follow along with us, or a seasoned veteran of the series that enjoys listening to n ...
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A chapter by chapter reread of the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros. We will discuss themes, foreshadowing and just generally have a good time.
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This is the Queens of Fantasy podcast, a podcast dedicated to deeply analyzing, discussing, and reading fantasy series alongside other readers. Each season of this podcast is dedicated to a specific fantasy series and/or author. The Queens in this podcast include myself, Marissa, Alix, and Taylor. We are your guides and companions for your adventure through various fantasy worlds.
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SFFRA will publish the final two episodes on the 9th and 23rd of July. Thank you
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We’re three women who work at the library who are sharing our passion for books by taking an in depth look at popular fantasy, sci-fi and mystery books in real time as we read them. Each week we’ll dive into today’s most popular books and talk about what we’ve read so far through three different reading styles: audiobook listener, ebook reader/physical and someone who bounces from audio to physical to ebook. Join the discussion as we discuss theories and interact with our listeners.
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The Pavement Pounders discuss adapted science fiction, generally well-known films derived from written works. They read the book, watch the movie, watch remakes, reboots, re-adaptations, and give it all a good mulling over.
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Shifting the conversation back to books. Hosted by Abigail Freshley and Emily Rojas.
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True ghost stories and real paranormal accounts from the internet's original scary story website, Castle of Spirits. Each week, podcast hosts Vince and Jane (AKA "the Ghostkeepers") share reader and listener submitted stories from the Castle's vast library as a jumping-off point for serious and sometimes funny discussions about hauntings, cryptids, time slips, unexplained phenomena, and sundry supernatural stuff.
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This is a podcast for the book lovers who want to stay in the know on all the drama but don’t have time to read it all. This is a book club whether you’re a super reader or just want to be a part of the club without the extra work! Drama, tea, action and all the smut in one place. Have a laugh with us, and buckle in, because you are in for a wild ride.
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So many books, so little time! Jim McKeown hosts this weekly review of fiction, poetry, non-fiction and biographies. Jim is a lifelong voracious reader who learned to read by the “rule of 50" - if he’s not engaged in the characters, the prose, or the plot by page 50, he puts in a book mark and returns it to the shelf. Likely Stories is a production of KWBU in Waco, Texas.
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Veteran Wheel of Time reader, Delusions of Graendal, guides first time viewer, Virgil (and later, Greyhame Confusion), through the fantastic world created by Robert Jordan, brought to life by Amazon Prime. Prepare for some hot takes and judgment! Currently reviewing the Rings of Power on Amazon Prime, where DoG finds herself wearing the mantle of the #NeverReader, as she cannot and will not read the works of Tolkien. Her father, new co-host Greyhame Confusion, has been an avid Tolkien enthus ...
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It's time to reignite your passion for teaching! Triple R Teaching provides simple strategies and practical tips for PreK-grade 3 educators. Anna Geiger, M.Ed., author of Reach All Readers, will show you how to make small changes to improve how you teach literacy concepts. Look forward to episodes about Anna's transition from balanced literacy to the science of reading, and expect episodes that will help you understand the research while giving you practical tips that you can implement today ...
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Avid reader, big book lover. I love recommending books, and l never spoil the ending. Episodes released every other Monday.
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Welcome to Who has time to read?!, the show where your hosts, Jeff and Adam, dive into the pages of their favorite reads from the last month. Each episode, they explore a mix of bestsellers and hidden gems, sharing insights, surprises, and recommendations. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just looking for your next great book, you're in the right place. So grab a coffee, settle in, and let’s turn the page on today’s episode of Who has time to read?!
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Reader's Entertainment Radio is a fun, informative and entertaining way to learn about books, engage with authors and have fun! From Book Lights to Reader's Entertainment Radio Show we have something for every reader and every genre!
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Are you a fan of books but don’t have time for the commitments of a book club? Do you wish you could get an honest review of popular releases to know if they are worth your time? If you answered "yes" to any one of those questions then this podcast is for you. Whether you are an active book reader or prefer watching that hot new drama on Netflix, this podcast has something to offer. Join your hosts and IRL friends, Louisville Jess and PNW Jess, as they get together from opposite ends of the ...
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a program that does its honest to goodness best effort to transport you somewhere, all from the comfort of your internet connection. It’s called travel stationary as a play on words. Because, yes, it’s like a place where thoughts get jotted down, as in stationary. It’s also…. You get to travel without moving. To be stationary. Hear me spin yarns and thoughts and meditiation and oblique examinations from the comfort of your ears. My name is Bill Baird, a lifelong musician, tinkerer, traveler, ...
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Hi Folks, Welcome to Shine Time Coaching, A (now) weekly unedited Podcast exploring all things Tarot and coaching with some wonderful chit chats and life musings thrown in. I’m Jenny Robertson, the Tarot reader, coach and space holder behind Shine Time Coaching. I’m a Rainer Institute trained coach, a heart centred reader and life long learner, your trail buddy and introverted cheerleader. This space is for the dreamers, triers and magic makers looking for a more intuitive, gentle and suppor ...
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Step into the narrative labyrinth with Helen Corvis and Steaphan Kay on the "Co-Authoring Chronicles of Serial Fiction Podcast," where the secrets behind penning a captivating serial tale are unraveled. As co-authors of the enthralling series "In the Arms of the Void," Helen and Steaphan offer an unprecedented look at their collaborative journey, sharing their experiences, strategies, and personal anecdotes from their successful partnership. Each episode is a treasure trove for fans and fell ...
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Join long time fan and voracious reader Keith as he roams through the world of professional wrestling books. The show features short, simple and 98% spoiler free looks at new and classic books about the world of pro-wrestling. Thanks for listening. Follow on Twitter @wrestlebookrevu or visit the blog at wrestlebookreview.blogspot.com. Ratings and subs are much appreciated.
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Host Todd Hancock was born in Moosejaw in the early 70s. Moved to Vancouver before his first birthday. Hancock is a longtime Canadian radio on-air personality and podcaster, well known for his time at CFOX in Vancouver, between 1999 and 2014 (afternoon show 2002-2014). He is a multiple award winner with The Georgia Straight, The Westender & Vancouver Province reader polls. Todd launched the ambitious three-guests-per-episode Toddcast podcast in 2015; showcasing musical, sporting and entertai ...
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The BingetownTV crew cover Amazon’s Hit Series “The Wheel of Time”.
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Tarot for the Modern Reader is for aspiring or seasoned tarotists who want to learn the tips and tricks for great readings. Whether you’re reading for yourself or others, you’ll learn actionable steps so that you can confidently read tarot in today’s modern world. Liza will teach you practical techniques you can use in your readings to not only help you understand the tarot better, but to also help you interpret your readings better, so that you can get real answers, for real people, includi ...
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A podcast for writers and readers who are obsessive about their books. Interviews with established and up-and-coming writers, and recommendations for the best in contemporary fiction, poetry, and drama. Chris Holmes. Chris is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers.
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This channel is about self-improvement using divination and I also do general predictions for the zodiac sign of Libra. I have a large following on Youtube and other platforms on the internet. I work full time as a tarot reader, although I can read with many different tools such as Oracle cards and runes and just by feeling because I'm also an Empath. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/librapredictions/support
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A podcast for the casual fan of history. The Wikipedia reader. The kids who grew up with a dad who watched the same 10 hours of World War II specials on The History Channel. Join Dan Regester, Rob Fox, and a weekly guest as they tastefully insert themselves into the past. The only thing we don’t show is our research.
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Know Your Aura explores the world of spirituality through the lens of aura colors. Your body energy and aura tell you everything about your personality, and how you interact with the energy and auras of people around you. Your aura can help you navigate life, understand people, and explain so much about who we are. Psychic medium and aura color expert reader Mystic Michaela explains the world of aura colors and introduces listeners to their spiritual energy. Find out what your aura color is ...
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As a reader, I sometimes find little time to do actual reading. That's why I love audiobooks. I can listen to them on my commute, on a walk or anywhere in between. Each week on The Library, I read the first chapter of a different book. Think of it as a preview into a book you may enjoy. Join us (me...) in The Library!
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A podcast between two avid readers in which the topics are chosen from the book jar! Episodes are released every two weeks. Send us your topics to have them added to the jar.
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Journey to the Underhill Gates is the first book in the Seeking Daylight episodic fantasy series, written for the young and the young at heart. You’ll meet with some rather odd folks, visit some peculiar places, and get a glimpse into a world that could be found right under your nose, if you happened to know where to look for it. It is a story of adventure, of friendship, and of loss. But most of all, it’s the story of three very different classmates who rise to meet the awesome challenges t ...
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Get comfy, hang out with me and let's talk about the human experience via otherworldly and wisdom-filled topics! My name is Kari Tribble. I'm a mother, salon owner, beauty blogger, intuitive reader, and long-time advice giver. People told me to create a podcast where I teach spiritual topics, give advice, but also share how I think about the world. Thus, here I am! Exposing the interworkings of my brain to you! Each episode I am going to bring you topics that will connect you to your spirit, ...
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Kaliane Bradley, "The Ministry of Time" (Avid Reader Press, 2024)
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In the near future, a civil servant is offered the salary of her dreams and is, shortly afterward, told what project she'll be working on. A recently established government ministry is gathering "expats" from across history to establish whether time travel is feasible--for the body, but also for the fabric of space-time. She is tasked with working …
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Jeremy Salamon, "Second Generation: 100 Hungarian and Jewish Classics Reimagined for the Modern Table" (Harvest Publications, 2024)
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From Jeremy Salamon the chef and owner of Agi’s Counter in Brooklyn comes 100 classic Hungarian and Jewish recipes reinvented for a new generation – Second Generation: Hungarian and Jewish Classics Reimagined for the Modern Table (Harvest Publications, 2024). Salamon speaks to New Books Network, talking about the inspiration that came from growing …
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Jeannine Hanger, "Sensing Salvation in the Gospel of John: The Embodied, Sensory Qualities of Participation in the I Am Sayings" (Brill, 2023)
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Recent scholarship focused on the role of embodiment within cognition and communication reminds us that part of how we “know” is through our physical senses. We only know the softness of a kitten by touching its fur, or the tastiness of bread by eating. How might this influence our understanding of biblical texts, such as Jesus’s claim, “I am the b…
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Naomi Leite, "Unorthodox Kin: Portuguese Marranos and the Global Search for Belonging" (U California Press, 2017)
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Unorthodox Kin: Portuguese Marranos and the Global Search for Belonging (U California Press, 2017) is a lively, readable exploration of "chosen" identity, kin, and community in a global era. Anthropologist Naomi Leite examines the complexity of how we know ourselves -- who we "really" are -- and how we recognize others as strangers or kin through t…
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Aditi Malik, "Playing with Fire: Parties and Political Violence in Kenya and India" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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Drawing on a rare cross-regional comparison, Playing with Fire: Parties and Political Violence in Kenya and India (Cambridge UP, 2024) develops a novel explanation about ethnic party violence. Combining rich historical, qualitative, and quantitative data, the book demonstrates how levels of party instability can crucially inform the decisions of po…
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In the near future, a civil servant is offered the salary of her dreams and is, shortly afterward, told what project she'll be working on. A recently established government ministry is gathering "expats" from across history to establish whether time travel is feasible--for the body, but also for the fabric of space-time. She is tasked with working …
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Oren Kroll-Zeldin, "Unsettled: American Jews and the Movement for Justice in Palestine" (NYU Press, 2024)
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Unsettled: American Jews and the Movement for Justice in Palestine (NYU Press, 2024) digs into the experiences of young Jewish Americans who engage with the Palestine solidarity movement and challenge the staunch pro-Israel stance of mainstream Jewish American institutions. The book explores how these activists address Israeli government policies o…
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Jinhyun Cho, "English Language Ideologies in Korea: Interpreting the Past and Present" (Springer, 2017)
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Brynn Quick speaks with Dr. Jinhyun Cho, Senior Lecturer in the Translation and Interpreting Program of the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. Her research interests are primarily in the field of sociolinguistics and sociolinguistics of translation & interpreting. Jinhyun's research focuses on intersections betw…
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Mark Blake, "Dreams: The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac" (Pegasus Books, 2024)
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An illuminating deep-dive into everything Fleetwood Mac--the songs, the rivalries, the successes, and the failures—Dreams: The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac (Pegasus Books, 2024) evokes the band's entire musical catalog as well as the complex human drama at the heart of the Fleetwood Mac story. Fleetwood Mac has had a ground-breaking career spanning …
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Kaliane Bradley, "The Ministry of Time" (Avid Reader Press, 2024)
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In the near future, a civil servant is offered the salary of her dreams and is, shortly afterward, told what project she'll be working on. A recently established government ministry is gathering "expats" from across history to establish whether time travel is feasible--for the body, but also for the fabric of space-time. She is tasked with working …
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James M. Scott, "Black Snow: Curtis Lemay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb" (Norton, 2024)
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In our interview about Black Snow: Curtis LeMay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb (W. W. Norton & Company, 2022), James M. Scott discusses the principles and personalities involved in the most destructive air attack in history. Seven minutes past midnight on March 10, 1945, nearly 300 American B-29s thundered into the skies…
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Magdalena J. Zaborowska, "Me and My House: James Baldwin's Last Decade in France" (Duke UP, 2018)
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The last sixteen years of James Baldwin's life (1971–87) unfolded in a village in the South of France, in a sprawling house nicknamed “Chez Baldwin.” In Me and My House: James Baldwin's Last Decade in France (Duke UP, 2018), Magdalena J. Zaborowska employs Baldwin’s home space as a lens through which to expand his biography and explore the politics…
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1. Book One: Story of Grace - Chapter One
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Book One: Story of Grace by Horatius Bonar, D.D. published in 1847. This episode covers Chapter One: How God Told the Story of Goodness in Eden - so grab a nice cup of coffee or tea, cuddle with your cat or dog or hamster or chicken, and enjoy! Thanks for listening!
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Likely Stories - A Book of Noises: Notes on the Auraculous
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This is the Reverend Dr. Andrew Armand. I'm an Episcopal priest here in town at St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Welcome to this next edition of Likely Stories.By Rev. Dr. Andrew Armond
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The 9 of Pentacles Way to Deeply and Effectively Learn Tarot
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S03 Ep045 -The Tarot cards themselves are a gift and an expression of the Sacred Feminine- yet for years we’ve been studying and learning them in a completely masculine way! What if the cards themselves created a pattern that is a predictable cycle you could work with? One that not only tells you “what to expect each week” but does so in a higher w…
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EP245: What Does Your Favorite TV Show Reveal About Your Aura?
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How do the shows you watch connect to your aura? Michaela talks about auras and television. She discusses what television does for your aura, how your energy chooses shows as well as which show your aura SHOULD be watching on tv! Michaela and Scott reveal which shows their auras have been watching lately and Michaela does an aura deep dive on some …
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Banned Books: Which Ones We've Read And Our Thoughts | Elana K. Arnold, Judy Blume, J.D. Salinger, and More
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Books are made to be read, not banned. In this episode, Megan and Marissa discuss banned books. From the most commonly banned novels to their favourite illicit reads, these two readers dive into why the books are banned and why they disagree. As always, they start the podcast with their most recent reads and end it by drawing a new topic from the j…
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Christopher P. Miller et al., "Beacons of Dharma: Spiritual Exemplars for the Modern Age" (Lexington, 2019)
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Today’s globalized society faces some of humanity’s most unprecedented social and environmental challenges. Presenting new and insightful approaches to a range of these challenges, Beacons of Dharma: Spiritual Exemplars for the Modern Age (Lexington, 2019) draws upon individual cases of exemplary leadership from the world’s Dharma traditions—Hindui…
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In the Garden Behind the Moon: A Memoir of Loss, Myth, and Memory
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Alexandra Chan thinks she has life figured out until, in the Year of the Ram, the death of her father—her last parent—brings her to her knees, an event seemingly foretold in Chinese mythology. Today’s book is: In The Garden Behind the Moon: A Memoir of Loss, Myth, and Magic (Flashpoint Books, 2024), by Dr. Alexandra Chan, who is a left-brained arch…
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Matt Grossmann and David A. Hopkins, "Polarized by Degrees: How the Diploma Divide and the Culture War Transformed American Politics" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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Over the past several decades, American society has experienced fundamental changes - from shifting relations between social groups and evolving language and behavior norms to the increasing value of a college degree. These transformations have polarized the nation's political climate and ignited a perpetual culture war. In a sequel to their award-…
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Duncan Simpson, "I am pleased to inform the director: letters from Portuguese people to PIDE (1958-1968)" (Silveira, BookBuilders, 2022)
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Today I talked to Duncan Simpson about his book Tenho o prazer de informar o senhor director: cartas de portugueses à PIDE (1958-1968) ("I am pleased to inform the director: letters from Portuguese people to PIDE (1958-1968)") Were the Portuguese mere victims of the PIDE and the oppressive policies it imposed or, in reality, as under any authoritar…
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Judge Frederic Block, "A Second Chance: A Federal Judge Decides Who Deserves It" (The New Press, 2024)
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The police officer who brutalized Abner Louima. A purveyor of child pornography. These are some of the defendants to have come before U.S. District Court Judge Frederic Block to ask for reductions in their prison sentences. All of them have been found guilty and have already served decades in prison, but under the 2018 First Step Act they are entit…
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Futurism, Brand Strategy, and the Magic Ingredient of Time (with Jasmine Bina)
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I talked to the CEO of Concept Bureau Jasmine Bina about her work in cultural consulting, futurism, and brand strategy. Jasmine studied English literature. Then she went into business. She then discovered cultural strategy to be that space where she could help companies that weren't growing or were growing too fast to understand the reasons behind …
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Beri Marusic on Grief and other Expiring Emotions (Katie Elliott, JP)
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Why is that when a loved one dies, grief seems inescapable--and then diminishes? The brilliant Edinburgh philosopher Berislav Marusic's "Do Reasons Expire? An Essay on Grief" begins with his grief for the unexpected and early loss of his mother: "I stopped grieving or at least the grief diminished, yet the reason didn't really change. It's not like…
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Dan Stone, "Fate Unknown: Tracing the Missing after World War II and the Holocaust" (Oxford UP, 2023)
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In Fate Unknown: Tracing the Missing after World War II and the Holocaust (Oxford University Press, 2023), Dan Stone tells the story of the last great unknown archive of Nazism, the International Tracing Service. Set up by the Allies at the end of World War II, the ITS has worked until today to find missing persons and to aid survivors with restitu…
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This week we will be reading the book Story of Grace by Horatius Bonar, D.D. published in 1847. This episode covers the Preface - so grab a nice cup of coffee or tea, cuddle with your cat or dog or hamster or chicken, and enjoy! Thanks for listening!
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Julia Kindt, "The Trojan Horse and Other Stories: Ten Ancient Creatures That Make Us Human" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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What makes us human? What, if anything, sets us apart from all other creatures? Ever since Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, the answer to these questions has pointed to our own intrinsic animal nature. Yet the idea that, in one way or another, our humanity is entangled with the non-human has a much longer and more venerable history. In the Wes…
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Faizah Zakaria, "The Camphor Tree and the Elephant: Religion and Ecological Change in Maritime Southeast Asia" (U Washington Press, 2023)
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Recurring tropes about fragmented communities living on frontier forestlands living in Southeast Asia are that they are either guardians of flora and fauna their destroyers. In much analysis gravitating to one or other position in this dichotomy the role of organised religion is absent. But as Faizah Zakaria shows in The Camphor Tree and the Elepha…
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S4E4 In Defense of Bad Science and the Philosophy of Being
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What role does science play in shaping our laws? How do we distinguish between good science and bad science? Where does science hit its limits due to our human nature? And how do we separate orthodox belief from true knowledge? These are just some of the thought-provoking questions we'll explore in our upcoming philosophical conversation on science…
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