Best Wesley O Podcasts (2025)

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For Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, every new song penned feels like a rarity 38:38

20m ago38:38

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The Bright Eyes frontman talks about the making of the band's latest album, Five Dice, All Threes, and Bright Eyes performs live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Side Quests: FFVIII - Ep 2: Draw Me a Sheep--er, GF 1:05:52

2h ago1:05:52

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That's pronounced gee ef. The Little Prince > FFVIII (but then again, The Little Prince > almost everything else, n'estc-ce pas? With Alexander Schmid, replaying and reflecting on Final Fantasy VIII. A few more preliminaries this time: guides, versions, whys and wherefores... Storywise, we're through Fire Cavern and SeeD exam, respectively. For mor…

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Sammy Rae & The Friends 23:17

13h ago23:17

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The band has been a staple of New York City's live music scene for almost a decade. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Celebrating Betty Davis: The funk vanguard who was 'punk before punk' 8:46

1d ago8:46

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Every week for Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is highlighting a different trailblazer and maverick of Black music history. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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With a new EP on the way, Charles Wesley Godwin charts his journey so far 40:21

3d ago40:21

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Plus, the West Virginia musician performs a song from his upcoming project, Lonely Mountain Town, for the first time. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Side Quests: FFVIII - Ep 1: Garden Salad Days 1:05:52

7d ago1:05:52

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That's pronounced ef ef vee ay ay ay. With Alexander Schmid, replaying and reflecting on Final Fantasy VIII. Apologies for dog- and cat-related interruptions. For more FFVIII study resources : https://videogameacademia.org/courses/current-semester/final-fantasy-viii/ Thanks for listening!

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King of the Castle by Fiona Moore (audio) 41:05

7d ago41:05

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This episode features "King of the Castle" written by Fiona Moore. Published in the February 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/moore_02_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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Celebrating Sun Ra: The cosmic visionary who transformed jazz music 16:16

9d ago16:16

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Every week for Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is highlighting a different maverick of Black music history. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Lucinda Williams takes on The Beatles in her latest jukebox entry 17:10

9d ago17:10

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Williams is the only artist to record Beatles songs at Abbey Road studios in London, other than the band itself. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Conner Youngblood's latest album spans multiple cities and languages 22:33

9d ago22:33

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The polyglot musician talks about writing and recording Cascades, Cascading, Cascadingly. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Bodyhoppers by Rocío Vega (audio)

13d ago

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This episode features "Bodyhoppers" written by Rocío Vega and translated by Sue Burke. Published in the February 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/vega_02_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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Philip Pullman's Fairy Tales: The Firework-Maker's Daughter 1:15:12

14d ago1:15:12

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Audio from a broadcast for Signum Academy on Twitch in Fall 2020. After the Summer of Storytelling, it was the Fall of Philip Pullman! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Slides⁠⁠⁠⁠ to accompany the ⁠⁠video⁠⁠ (⁠⁠part 1⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠part 2⁠⁠). Quite a few of these are uploaded to YouTube, and there may be even more still lingering in the Twitch archives. I tried to track the project ⁠⁠…

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Sense of Place: For this Afghan pianist, music is an act of resistance 19:15

14d ago19:15

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Arson Fahim remembers leaving for Boston to study music just days before the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Autonomy by Meg Elison (audio) 19:49

15d ago19:49

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This episode features "Autonomy" written by Meg Elison. Published in the January 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/elison_01_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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Sense of Place: This student-driven Boston label puts artists first 11:39

16d ago11:39

11:39

Northeastern University's Green Line Records focuses on emerging artists. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Beyond Everything by Wang Yanzhong (audio) 1:04:58

16d ago1:04:58

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This episode features "Beyond Everything" written by Wang Yanzhong and translated by Stella Jiayue Zhu. Published in the January 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/wang_01_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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The Temporary Murder of Thomas Monroe by Tia Tashiro (audio) 1:20:14

17d ago1:20:14

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This episode features "The Temporary Murder of Thomas Monroe" written by Tia Tashiro. Published in the January 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/tashiro_01_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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Sense of Place: This Berklee group shines a light on musicians with disabilities 10:02

18d ago10:02

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Professor Adrian Anantawan co-founded the Music Inclusion Ensemble at the Boston college. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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'Lose Control' was only the beginning for Teddy Swims 28:43

21d ago28:43

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The singer topped the charts in 2024 with the song from his debut album. He's expanding his sound on his follow-up, I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2). Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: WUMB's Albert O picks his quintessential Boston tracks 11:31

21d ago11:31

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We asked the afternoon drive host at WUMB Radio to pick five songs that he thinks define Boston. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sense of Place: Meet the man soundtracking game day at Fenway Park 6:53

21d ago6:53

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Josh Kantor has been the organist at Fenway Park since 2003. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Philip Pullman's Fairy Tales: The Scarecrow and His Servant 1:07:21

21d ago1:07:21

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Audio from a broadcast for Signum Academy on Twitch in Fall 2020. After the Summer of Storytelling, it was the Fall of Philip Pullman! ⁠⁠⁠Slides⁠⁠⁠ to accompany the ⁠⁠video⁠⁠ (⁠part 1⁠ and ⁠part 2⁠). Quite a few of these are uploaded to YouTube, and there may be even more still lingering in the Twitch archives. I tried to track the project ⁠⁠⁠here⁠…

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Sense of Place: This Boston jazz club has thrived in Boston for nearly 80 years 9:41

22d ago9:41

9:41

Wally's Cafe Jazz Club has been owned and operated by the same family since it opened in 1947. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Never Eaten Vegetables by H.H. Pak (audio) 1:42:06

22d ago1:42:06

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This episode features "Never Eaten Vegetables" written by H.H. Pak. Published in the January 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/pak_01_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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Sense of Place: This Harvard Square club is a longtime haven for folk musicians 11:39

24d ago11:39

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Since 1958, Club Passim has hosted a plethora of folk legends like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and many more. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Billy Strings on his latest album, 'Highway Prayers' 25:44

28d ago25:44

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The guitarist and singer-songwriter delves further into his bluegrass roots on his major-label studio debut. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Philip Pullman's Fairy Tales: Clockwork 1:02:20

28d ago1:02:20

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Audio from a broadcast for Signum Academy on Twitch in Fall 2020. After the Summer of Storytelling, it was the Fall of Philip Pullman! ⁠⁠Slides⁠⁠ to accompany the ⁠⁠video⁠⁠ (part 1 and part 2). Quite a few of these are uploaded to YouTube, and there may be even more still lingering in the Twitch archives. I tried to track the project ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. As S…

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The Culture Corner: 25 years later, D'Angelo's 'Voodoo' still sounds groundbreaking 11:28

29d ago11:28

11:28

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison breaks down why the musician's sophomore album was a monumental moment in neo-soul and R&B. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Acadiana Music Spotlight: Bruisey Peets 12:56

1M ago12:56

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Bruisey Peets is the musical alter ego of Ben Usie, who makes what has been deemed "queer swamp pop." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Child of the Mountain by Gunnar De Winter (audio) 28:39

1M ago28:39

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This episode features "Child of the Mountain" written by Gunnar De Winter. Published in the January 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/dewinter_01_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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Willie Watson rediscovered his voice on his latest self-titled record 35:56

1M ago35:56

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The musician and founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show put his songwriting chops to the test on Willie Watson. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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How Big Thief found a kindred soul in Tucker Zimmerman 31:56

1M ago31:56

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Zimmerman, who has been recording since the 60s, made his latest album, Dance of Love, with the indie folk band. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Philip Pullman's Fairy Tales: From the Brothers Grimm 46:33

1M ago46:33

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Audio from a broadcast for Signum Academy on Twitch in Fall 2020. After the Summer of Storytelling, it was the Fall of Philip Pullman! Slides to accompany the video. Quite a few of these are uploaded to YouTube, and there may be even more still lingering in the Twitch archives. I tried to track the project here. As Signum is rebranding some of its …

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Tagua Tagua 15:51

1M ago15:51

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The Brazilian indie pop band performs songs from its 2020 debut full length as well as from its latest album, Tanto. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Peter Cat Recording Co. on the ambitious sound of 'BETA' 17:53

1M ago17:53

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Suryakant Sawhney and Kartik Pillai of the Indian rock band talk about making their latest album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Philip Pullman's Fairy Tales: Intro 44:09

1M ago44:09

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Audio from a broadcast for Signum Academy on Twitch in Fall 2020. After the Summer of Storytelling, it was the Fall of Philip Pullman! ⁠Slides⁠ to accompany the ⁠video⁠. Quite a few of these are uploaded to YouTube, and there may be even more still lingering in the Twitch archives. I tried to track the project ⁠here⁠. As Signum is rebranding some o…

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50 albums in, Herb Alpert rarely looks at the past 28:32

1M ago28:32

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The trumpeter, record producer and visual artist tells stories from his time at A&R Records, working with the Carpenters and his latest album, 50. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Wasia Project on their latest EP, 'Isotope' 38:38

1M ago38:38

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The sibling duo talk about recording their latest EP, plus they perform live for World Cafe. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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When There Are Two of You: A Documentary by Zun Yu Tan (audio) 14:30

1M ago14:30

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This episode features "When There Are Two of You: A Documentary" written by Zun Yu Tan. Published in the January 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/tan_01_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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Retirement Plan by Paul Starkey (audio) 22:13

1M ago22:13

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This episode features "Retirement Plan" written by Paul Starkey. Published in the December 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/starkey_12_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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Life Sentence by Gelian (audio) 25:14

1M ago25:14

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This episode features "Life Sentence" written by Gelian and translated by Blake Stone-Banks. Published in the December 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/gelian_12_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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The Coffee Machine by Celia Corral-Vázquez (audio) 39:10

2M ago39:10

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This episode features "The Coffee Machine" written by Celia Corral-Vázquez and translated by Sue Burke. Published in the December 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/corral-vazquez_12_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clar…

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Driver by Sameem Siddiqui (audio) 39:30

2M ago39:30

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This episode features "Driver" written by Sameem Siddiqui. Published in the December 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/siddiqui_12_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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Lucie Loves Neutrons and the Good Samarium by Thoraiya Dyer (audio) 1:05:18

2M ago1:05:18

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This episode features "Lucie Loves Neutrons and the Good Samarium" written by Thoraiya Dyer. Published in the December 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/dyer_12_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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Souljacker by Shari Paul (audio) 41:59

2M ago41:59

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This episode features "Souljacker" written by Shari Paul. Published in the December 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/paul_12_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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The Painted Skin and the Final Stroke by Zhu Yixuan (audio) 36:21

2M ago36:21

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This episode features "The Painted Skin and the Final Stroke" written by Zhu Yixuan. Published in the December 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/zhu_12_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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From Across Time by Chisom Umeh (audio) 30:27

2M ago30:27

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This episode features "From Across Time" written by Chisom Umeh. Published in the December 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/umeh_12_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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The secret to Nardwuar's interviews? Avoid 'boring' at all costs. 37:34

2M ago37:34

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The Canadian journalist peels back the curtain on his high-energy, yet deeply researched, interview style. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard trusted their instincts on 'Flight b741' 19:28

2M ago19:28

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For their latest album, the Australian rock band took a looser and more collaborative approach to songwriting. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Stranger Seas Than These by L Chan (audio) 27:13

2M ago27:13

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This episode features "Stranger Seas Than These" written by L Chan. Published in the December 2024 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/chan_12_24 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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