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Welcome to Book Wise, where we explore leadership through books. Books are “uniquely portable magic” (Stephen King) and “mirrors of the soul” (Virginia Woolf). From BookClub.com, host Britt Brewer (with guest host appearances from CEO Jonathan Munk) helps you find the next book that stops you in your tracks… and just might shape your life and career.
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Virginia Woolf is one of the most influential and controversial feminine figures in the literary life of the London society. Night and Day is one of her first novels published in 1919 which displays the moral and spiritual issues that people confront. The author herself was an emotionally unstable person, her episodes of mental illness and suicidal depression being recurrent and always brought into the public attention. The novel revolves around the life of the main character, Katherine Hilb ...
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Quakers Today

Friends Publishing Corporation

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Quakers Today features writers, musicians, and thinkers seeking wisdom and understanding in a rapidly changing world. We do not pretend to have all the answers. Instead, we have a place where you can hear people speak from the heart, grapple with faith, and share the insights they have found along the way. It is also a place where you can share your insights, reflections, and questions. Hosted by Peterson Toscano, he/him and Miche Mcall they/them, Quakers Today is a project of The Friends Pu ...
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Something True brings you incredible and bizarre true stories from the footnotes of history. A dog in the United States Cabinet? A leading rocket scientist who quit his job to make a moonchild? Virginia Woolf donning blackface to prank a navy? They're all true. They're all Something True.
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Fire the Canon

Rachel, Jackie, Bekah

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Prefer your books in comedy form, but still want to sound smart at parties? We got you. Discover the hilarity hidden in the classics with new episodes every other Thursday.
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That’s Debatable!

The Free Speech Union

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Welcome to ‘That’s Debatable!’, the weekly podcast of the Free Speech Union. Hosts Tom Harris and Ben Jones – both staffers at the FSU – talk about the free speech controversies that have erupted in the past week and interview some of the main protagonists in those dramas. Edited by Jason Clift. Please like, subscribe and share. Thank you.
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On 9 March 2013, the Oxford Centre for Life-Writing at Wolfson College host a workshop to mark the centenary of the publication of Leonard Woolf's path-breaking first novel, set in then Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, The Village in the Jungle. Woolf's novel (the first of only two) is a leading yet often overlooked modernist document and is increasingly recognized as an extraordinarily far-sighted colonial text, an oblique record of his years as a colonial officer in Ceylon (1904-11). It has also bec ...
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Masterpiece Theatre meets Mystery Science Theater 3000 in a podcast of highbrow readings and lowbrow commentary. Comedians Kelly Nugent and Lindsay Katai come together to read aloud classic and not-so-classic literature from the public domain and provide real-time commentary with the help of special guests. Subscribe now to experience the best and worst from the likes of Edgar Allen Poe, Virginia Woolf, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Sherwood Anderson, Jack London, and many more... no one escapes ...
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UMich Retirees Podcast

University of Michigan Retirees Association

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Our podcast offers a fresh way to stay connected with UMRA and the greater University of Michigan community. Whether through our many Seminar and Learn & Grow sessions, delivered by prominent faculty and inspirational community leaders, or intellectual discussions by our vibrant interest groups – UMRA Reads and UMRA Travels – we are certain you will find each episode engaging; fitting conveniently into your daily routines and busy schedules.
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The no-fucks-given guide to LGBTQ+ history. Welcome to the Gayest Stories Never Told! Hosted by Bash and Lucy Hendra. Edited by Alex Toskas. Sign up on our website, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bowie Book Club Podcast

Greg Miller & Kristianne Huntsberger

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Two friends have had a book club for a very very long time. It was mostly an excuse to drink and gossip. In January of 2016, they found renewed purpose in their sadness over the death of David Bowie. They decided to stop mucking around and actually get some reading done - from the list of books that he loved.
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The London Library Podcast features a leading writer or figure in the cultural world discussing the books which have shaped them. The first guest is social historian, author of bestselling The Five and London Library member Hallie Rubenhold. Founded by Thomas Carlyle in 1841 The London Library is one of the world’s great lending libraries and a place of inspiration and support to writers, readers and scholars of all kinds. Well-known members and former members include: Charles Dickens, Charl ...
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Short and sweet summaries of fundamental feminist texts from the past 500+ years. She Speaks Volumes provides a primer for critical moments in the history, theory, and philosophy of feminism. Each episode explores a writer, and their contribution to modern feminism.
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If you are a BIPoC writer, Reed, Write, & Create, is the podcast you need to stay motivated and inspired to write. Award-winning author, educator, and creative writing coach, Lori L. Tharps ( ”Hair Story,” ”Kinky Gazpacho,” and ”Substitute Me”) knows how hard it is to stay committed to your writing projects - whether you’re working on that debut novel, a gut-wrenching memoir, or an essay about your trip around the world. Writing can be your passion, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Even if y ...
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The Matt, Tubes, and other guests hash out everyday topics. A casual Podcast featuring open discussions about everything Crucial to daily life. Movies, Games, Fast Food, Healthcare, Politics. Anything can be “Crucial”!
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Faking Lit

Faking Lit Podcast

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A podcast in which five idiots get together to discuss the finest works of classic literature. Listen to them struggle with subtexts, historical contexts, symbolism and the minor fact that none of them have actually read the book.
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The Reading Cure

Dr Steven Davies

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In this bibliotherapy podcast, Dr Steven Davies and Dr Alexander Fox discuss the life-changing insights that great books have to offer. Each episode offers an in depth, mental health-focused analysis of a chosen book, and through their conversation, Alex and Steven try to get to the root of how we can best use that author's wisdom to avoid common pitfalls and live happier, more fulfilling lives.
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Retro Movie Roundtable

Russell Guest, Bryan Frye, Chad Robinson, Dustin Melbardis, Lizzy Haynes

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Join the Retro Movie Roundtable. They rewatch classic movies spanning a vast array of genres from a decade ago and beyond then break them down. If you love movies, you will love these guys. Do these movies hold up? Find out on the Retro Movie Roundtable. Retro, Retro Movies, Classic Movies, Vintage Movies, Movie Podcast, Movie Reviews, Movie Talk, Movie Analysis, Great Movies, Movie Lovers, Movie Fans, Old Movies, Movie Fanatics, Movie History, Movie Appreciation, Memorable Movies, Notable M ...
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Cancelled

Broccoli Productions

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Cancel Culture is the hot topic that seems to be in an endless cycle of debate, but that’s not why we’re here. To us, Cancel Culture is often the consequence of your actions, but unfortunately ‘Consequences’ isn’t as catchy. This new scripted weekly podcast series is your one-stop shop to catch up on the full story of who, what, or where has been cancelled. We’re not here to judge or take ourselves too seriously and while some stories will have complicated themes that will leave us thinking, ...
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Our Friends Said They'd Listen is one of the two greatest podcasts hosted by David and Ron, who host two great podcasts. We talk about all kinds of movies - especially old and obscure ones. Plus really bad ones that we like for some reason. Nobody wears pants during taping (we thought it was important to include that last part).
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The Power of Theater

ARTSEDGE: The Kennedy Center's Arts Education Network

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What does theater "do"? Does it matter in a contemporary, screen-driven society? This intermittent series, drawn from the Kennedy Center Education Department archives, examines the way theater impacts modern society and culture.
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Hi! I am Michelle Kennedy and I am an author, a mom of many, a lover of knits and a devoted reader of the essay. Real Quick features a new essay every day written by writers both new and well, not so new anymore. Some of us are emerging. Some are re-emerging. Every voice brings something to the table. Here are a few. We cover all sorts of topics from "What's wrong with my kid..." to "What's wrong with the world..." and everything in between. Read the essays at my website: mishkennedy.com Sen ...
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Ben Lomas has never seen ET... until now. In this hilarious episode Pete chats to comedian Ben Lomas about this Spielberg classic, getting more emotional in movies with kids and THAT Police Academy scene. See more of Peter Helliar Podcast Website Produced at Castaway Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystu…
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RMR 0282: Special Guest, Will Grouch joins your hosts Russell Guest, and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Babadook (2014) [R] Genre: Horror, Drama, Mystery Starring: Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West, Ben Winspear, Chloe Hurn Director: Jennifer Kent Recorded on 2024-08-22…
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Get ready for a pep talk that explains how perseverance, persistence and pain can lead to productivity, fame and fortune in a writer's life. When you hear about the life and work of African-American crime writer, Chester B. Himes, you will overstand what’s possible for a writer, even when confronting the worst things life can throw at you. Racism, …
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On this, *errr,* rather *steamy* episode of Book Wise, host Britt Brewer AKA Dr. Books takes on the topic of intimacy in long term relationships. Citing well-researched and thoughtful insights from author and renowned sex educator Emily Nagoski’s latest book, "Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections," Dr. Books …
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"'Cosmus is a great big cinaedus. He keeps his legs apart and sucks d!ck.' ... I believe that's almost a direct paraphrase." – Professor Tom Sapsford, quoting Ancient Roman graffiti about my biological ancestors Kinaidos (or cinaedus in Latin) was the Ancient Greek word for a depraved, unmanly man who liked to get railed. (LIKE MEEEEE.) Since then,…
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RMR 0281: Special Guest, Will Grouch joins your hosts Russell Guest, and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) [PG] Genre: Animation, Superhero, Mystery, Crime, Action, Adventure Starring: Kevin Conroy, Dana Delany, Hart Bochner, Stacy Keach, Abe Vigoda, Dick Miller, John P. Ryan, Efrem …
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A report published this week by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services confirms that police actions such as ‘taking the knee’ or wearing rainbow lanyards are causing confusion amongst police officers and undermining public confidence. The review also suggested that police officers have been recording trivial matters such as non-c…
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In this episode of Quakers Today, co-hosts Peterson Toscano (he/him) and Miche McCall (they/them) explore how queer Quakers respond to climate change with joy, creativity, and radical inclusion. The episode features Damon Motz-Storey and Lina Blount, who delve into the intersection of queerness, spirituality, and climate activism. Miche and Peterso…
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Ayooo Netflix Book Club number 219 is Killington! It's a first for the movie boys @dennisrooney7 and @_miketoohey as they are joined by someone SUPER involved with the movie being discussed - it's the Gnarfather himself Matt Vita! Follow him on Instagram @bigdawgny1 and support the movie Killington playing on just about every damn streaming platfor…
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What does it mean to bear witness to injustice? Never before have humans had such access to firsthand accounts of global resistance due in large part to social media and technology. But for award-winning American poet and editor Carolyn Forché — witnessing injustice first hand meant being in the fog of war herself, as it unfolded before her in real…
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Grab your raven, tuck your buddy’s heart under a floorboard, pour yourself a glass of Amontillado, and join us as we talk about the first half-ish of the life of Edgar Allan Poe, a man who didn’t ask to be born. It’s time to start warming up for spooky season 2025, and what better way than learning about one of America’s original Goths? Jackie goes…
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RMR 0280: Special Guest, Derek Diamond, from the Nerd Cave Retro & The Derek Diamond Experience Podcasts, joins your hosts Bryan Frye, and Chad Robinson for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) [PG] Genre: Comedy, Adventure Starring: Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, Josh Pais, David Forman, Brian Tochi, Leif Tild…
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A graph of FSU membership growth up to the end of August was shared on our social media channels this week and it is impossible to miss the moment at which the new government began its crackdown on free expression in Britain. As listeners and viewers will already know, one of this government’s earliest anti-free expression decisions was to shelve t…
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Clare Bowditch has never seen ROCKY .... UNTIL NOW Feel free to drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below) Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show. https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNY Recorded and Produced at Castaway Studios, Collingwood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See o…
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We’re back for the fourth season of the Reed, Write and Create podcast! On this short episode, find out what you can expect on this season of the podcast, and some exciting personal and professional updates about the literary life of your host, Lori L. Tharps. ******************************** If you want more information, inspiration and resources …
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"Andy Borowitz argues that over the past fifty years, American politicians have grown increasingly allergic to knowledge, and mass media have encouraged the election of ignoramuses by elevating candidates who are better at performing than thinking. Starting with Ronald Reagan’s first campaign for governor of California in 1966 and culminating with …
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Have you ever found yourself lying in bed, doom-scrolling through TikTok, wondering why the heck you’re still awake at 3 am looking at Caesar salad wrap recipes? Well, my friend, you're not alone—and it turns out there's a whole generation feeling this way. On this episode of Book Wise, Britt Brewer a.k.a. Dr. Books dives into Jonathan Haidt’s eye-…
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“Who knows how many holes actually started wars in Japan…I’m sure many.” – Dylan Adler, Japanese-Jewish comedian to the stars! Join us this week on a rip-roaring ride through Japan's hole-tighteningly gay history. From Buddhist pederasts to sissy samurais and beyond, we explore the kimonos, the scroll paintings, and yes, the hemorrhoidal humor that…
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RMR 0279: Join your hosts Bryan Frye, Dustin Melbardis, and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit As Above So Below (2014) [R] Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Found Footage Starring: Perdita Weeks, Ben Feldman, Edwin Hodge, François Civil, Marion Lambert, Ali Marhyar, Cosme Castro, Hamid Djavadan, Théo Cholbi, Emy Lévy Direc…
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RMR 0278: Special Guest, Director, Rob Mabry, joins your hosts Chad Robinson, and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Dirty, Rotten Scoundrels (1988) [PG] Also check out Rob Marbry’s films The Legend of El Chupacabra (2023) and award winning short film, Spare Me (2024) Genre: Comedy, Crime, Caper, Farce Starring: Steve Mart…
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RMR 0277: Special Guest, Matt Kerker joins your hosts Dustin Melbardis, and Lizzy Hayness for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Yellowbeard (1983) [R] Genre: Comedy, Adventure Starring: Graham Chapman, Peter Boyle, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Peter Cook, Marty Feldman, Martin Hewitt, Michael Hordern, Eric Idle, Madeline Kahn, James Mason, J…
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Doctor Chris Brown has never seen Chopper ... UNTIL NOW TV Vet, Broadcaster and Photographer Dr. Chris Brown chats with Pete Helliar about Chris' 3 favourite films; Top Gun; Dumb and Dumber and ; The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, then take a deep dive into watching the Aussie Classic CHOPPER for the first time. Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@…
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The government has this week continued its extrajudicial onslaught on civil liberties. As reported in The Telegraph, the Home Secretary is now “committed to reversing the Tories’ decision to downgrade the monitoring of non-crime hate incidents, specifically in relation to anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, so they can be logged by police”. But the und…
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Have you recently found yourself at a company offsite thinking …. Am I about to be indoctrinated into some freaky cult as soon as we circle back from this deep dive thought shower slash mandatory team yoga? The answer, to quote the title of a super mid rom com starring Ryan Reynolds, is…. Definitely Maybe. On this episode of Book Wise, host Britt B…
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RMR 0275: Join your hosts Bryan Frye, Dustin Melbardis, and Lizzy Hayness for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Last Samurai (2003) [R] Genre: Action, Drama Starring: Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Koyuki, Timothy Spall, Shin Koyamada, Tony Goldwyn, Masato Harada, Shichinosuke Nakamura, Hiroyuki Sanada, Seizo Fukumoto, Billy Connolly, Shun …
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NZ comic and TV presenter Ben Hurley chats with Pete Helliar about Ben's 3 favourite films; Mystery Men; Hot Fuzz; Twelve Monkeys, then take a deep dive into watching the Ultimate twist movie The Usual Suspects for the first time. Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@gmail.com OR drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link belo…
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Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Roadside Picnic by Boris and Arkady Strugatsky, a hard-boiled story of mysterious realms, stiff drinks and super-powered artifacts. Apologies for the jingling sounds in the …
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(Happy Thursday! That’s right, it’s Thursday. Don’t check.) Wow! A podcast! That’s the feeling you should get from this episode. Y’all… those crazy Athenian kids are still stuck in the dang woods. Will Puck, Oberon, and Titania continue messing with the humans and each other? Will Bottom regain his human form? Will the love triangles ever get resol…
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Oh my goodness Netflix Book Club's Sad Boy Summer is coming to an end with episode 216, Life is Beautiful! Join the usual suspects @dennisrooney7 and @_miketoohey as they chop up this 90's classic that ACTUALLY manages to make you laugh without being disrespectful of one of histories darkest times (in our opinion anyway. Sorry Mel Brooks.) Follow t…
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I've been talking about gay men for FAR too many episodes recently, so please enjoy this summer repeat of one of my favorite episodes ever from Season 1, with my former co-host Donal Brophy. Virginia Woolf is the more famous author today, but back in the 1920s and 30s, it was her lover and socialite-best-friend (God I need one of those), Vita Sackv…
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On this episode of Book Wise, host Britt AKA Dr. Books delves into the shelves of Taylor Swift’s bookcase, to discuss T Swi’s fave 3 books based on the real lives of real people. Part armchair therapist, part soothsayer, part pop culture historian — Dr. Books entertains a few working theories around just WHY Taylor might love these books. We’re tal…
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On this episode of Book Wise, our host Britt Brewer AKA “Dr. Books” reviews Nancy Pelosi’s new book, The Art of Power. But fear not dear listeners, this is NO snooze fest book report. Dr. Books will explore the title through 3 of the biggest, boldest, most bada$$ power broker trade secrets as shared by Nancy Pelosi — one of the greatest power broke…
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Broadcaster and filmmaker Todd Sampson chats with Pete Helliar about his three favourite films; Apocalypse Now; Out Of Africa; and Garden State. For this episode, Todd watched The Shawshank Redemption for the first time and let's Pete know what he thinks of this classic prison movie. Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@gmail.com OR drop us some c…
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In this episode of Quakers Today, we ask, “What does Quakerism have to offer society?” Co-hosts Peterson Toscano (he/him) and Miche McCall (they/them) explore the concept of prefigurative practice within a Quaker classroom and beyond. What happens when students don't just learn about the future but begin to live it? They also feature queer Jewish p…
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On this episode of Book Wise, Britt opens up her third eye, dusts off her heart chakras, and delves into the meaning of life with radio veteran Gary Scott, currently a producer of the hit true crime series Small Town Dicks, and former longtime Program Director at KCRW — LA’s iconic public radio station. This cat knows his stuff. And Britt and Gary …
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Is it toxic for a Roman emperor to steal a child from his home, give him all the riches of the world, groom him, and then maybe ask him to kill himself so that he can live? That is what we seek to uncover. The Emperor Hadrian (AD 76 - 138) was one of the not-too-f*cked-up emperors. He liked soldiering but not war, astrology, being gay, hunting, and…
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