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It's a book club, but funny! Comedian Michael Ian Black is tackling a great work of literature: Wuthering Heights. Join Michael's weekly book club as he reads aloud from a classic and asks people like Jen Kirkman, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter, and even his teenage kids to weigh in with their perspectives. Season 1: Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure. The book is bleak, but Michael does a lot of accent work. Season 2: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It's alive, and it's just a big buddy. Also, ...
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Down To Sleep is a weekly podcast of softly spoken readings to help you fall asleep! Sleepy audiobooks and bedtime stories, from Alice in Wonderland to Twilight, Pride & Prejudice to Coraline and more! Join me on Patreon to hear everything first and get access to exclusive books, over 330 episodes and new readings at least twice a week. You get access to all the completed audiobooks! Join the Patreon here: https://www.Patreon.com/DownToSleep All the links you need Listen on YouTube (More Boo ...
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Barely Bookish is a book podcast where Rachel reads through classic literature and modern classics to see if they hold up to modern readers. In this, Rachel and a guest take deep dives into the novels you know and love, making it perfect for people who have read these books in school or those who have never read them before. New episodes come out every Wednesday.
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50 Greatest OTR Shows

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50 Shows.Some of the best shows ever produced. Titles like 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court, Around the World in 80 Days, Casablanca, Grapes of Wrath, Gulliver's Travels, Red Badge of Courage, Snow White, The Time Machine, Wuthering Heights and many more. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows ...
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Stephanie Poppins is an English Author of Romantic Sleep Stories. She is also an avid reader of Classic Romantic fiction, and reviews Contemporary fiction. You may have already heard of her on InsightTimer. There, she is selected as a premium narrator, with over 40,000 listeners per month. With love, laughter and sometimes loss, these softly read stories guarantee a calm and nurturing sleep. Let Stephanie Poppins transport you to another time and another place. Her soothing voice is perfect ...
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Parenting advice on-the-go, with fun episodes that will make you laugh, cry, and feel better armed to be the parent you want to be! No punishments, rewards, or ultimatums required. (they’re actually discouraged). Join your host Andee Martineau, founder of the breakthrough parenting framework Connect Method Parenting, as she helps parents discover why their kids don’t listen and shows them the step-by-step process of regaining influence and building relationships that will last a lifetime!
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Bad Audiobooks

TMBC Productions,audiobooks,novels,books,literature,classic fiction,book club,storytelling,serial,sherlock holmes,hardy boys,lovecraft,fairy tales,grimm,classic stories,fairytales,comedy,parody

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Bad Audiobooks is a parody podcast hosted by Nick Mazmanian and Kent Heidelman, who help you endure all forms of literature by reading books in ridiculous voices and roasting them for your enjoyment. The show rotates between classic, contemporary, and terrible stories. Never quite knowing the real text until they're reading/ruining it, Nick and Kent bring down the high brow world of novels for you through their twisted lens of comedy.
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Hey, I’m Krissi! Join my growing community of readers as I count down my favorite reads every month. Tune in if you've read the book, have some strong opinions, questions, or if you just want to relax or have something to listen to on the go!
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50 Old Time Radio Plays. Some of the best shows ever produced. - **Journey Through Time:** Experience the wonder of time travel with "The Time Machine," as it takes you from Victorian England to the distant future. - **Epic Sea Adventures:** Dive into the depths of the ocean with "20000 Leagues Under the Sea" and sail the high seas in "Mutiny on the Bounty." - **Around the World:** Join Phileas Fogg on a thrilling global journey in "Around the World in 80 Days." - **Classic Fairy Tales:** Re ...
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SPONTANEANATION WITH PAUL F. TOMPKINS is a completely improvised show, from monologue to interview to narrative sketch. Join Paul, his special guests, his incredibly talented improviser friends, and accompanist Eban Schletter for an hour of comedy that none of them ever see coming.
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Secret Life of Books

Sophie Gee and Jonty Claypole

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Every book has two stories: the one it tells, and the one it hides. The Secret Life of Books is a fascinating, addictive, often shocking, occasionally hilarious weekly podcast starring Sophie Gee, an English professor at Princeton University, and Jonty Claypole, formerly director of arts at the BBC. Every week these virtuoso critics and close friends take an iconic book and reveal the hidden story behind the story: who made it, their clandestine motives, the undeclared stakes, the scandalous ...
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Talks on various books. Your podcast library where we discuss wellness books, popular fiction novels, timeless classic literature, and many more. Hosted by Sophie Metropolis. https://www.facebook.com/Book-Academy-Podcast-103853004669207/ Love and Support, https://ko-fi.com/sophiemetropolis
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Badaptations

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Good books gone bad... Welcome to Badaptations 2.0, the podcast edition! Previously on YouTube, we have switched to podcast format. We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly about films that were adapted from books, lending our pop culture and PhD expertise to these trash films. (Trust us: we’re doctors... of literature!) You can still check out our YouTube videos at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/badaptations
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WE SAID NO

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In 2017, Highways England announced that they wanted to build a dual carriageway right through the middle of Rimrose Valley, a country park in Sefton near Liverpool. The only green space in a heavily populated and urbanised area. The purpose of this dual carriageway? To increase the capacity of the nearby Port of Liverpool, owned by Peel Ports. A privately owned organisation based in the Isle of Man. The WE SAID NO podcast tells the story of how the campaign to fight the road and the damage ...
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Join us as we explore how great works of literature can be the ultimate life coach for today. We will be dusting off the shelves if the old and familiar and discover how these works can help us find greater fulfillment in our lives. Disclaimer: We are not licensed life coaches. Our podcast is based on our own study, life experiences and opinions. Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/ifLqTT
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Lux Radio Theatre, sometimes spelled Lux Radio Theater, a classic radio anthology series, was broadcast on the NBC Blue Network; CBS Radio network, and NBC Radio. Initially, the series adapted Broadway plays during its first two seasons before it began adapting films.
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Bonus film Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray in DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944)Support us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=4279967 Jack Benny TV Videocasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6BDar4CsgVEyUloEQ8sWpw?si=89123269fe144a10 Jack Benny Show OTR Podcast!https://open.spotify.com/show/3UZ6NSEL7RPxOXUoQ4NiDP?si=987ab6e776a7468c Judy Garland and Fri…
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Just because we know how to do something better doesn't mean we're capable in that moment to do better. In this episode, we delve into the often paralyzing emotion of regret and how it affects our parenting. We'll explore whether regret can be a productive emotion and how to navigate it in a way that serves us and our children. Key points covered i…
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A ghostly face in the dark, a child’s hand through the window, a doleful cry: “I’d lost my way on the moor! - I’ve been a waif for twenty years!” Are we talking about Kate Bush’s 1978 hit single “Wuthering Heights”? No! It’s Emily’s Bronte’s 1847 novel of the same name, back as never before. Heathcliff and Catherine are the doomed lovers in a novel…
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Today we're talking about the differences between blame and responsibility. How to identify when you're slipping into blame and how to shift towards taking responsibility. The impact of blame on your relationships with your children and others. Some practical strategies to move from blame to responsibility, empowering yourself and improving your pa…
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Welcome to Welles Wednesday! These episodes are also run on my "This Is Orson Welles Commentaries Podcast" at https://open.spotify.com/show/3zMeIZ62293VNFGbeW6wVk?si=7bddec0df3864ae2Support us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=4279967 Jack Benny TV Videocasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6BDar4CsgVEyUloEQ8sWpw?si=89123269fe144a10 Jack Benny S…
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Hello Thomas Cromwell. And Hello Lev Grossman, best-selling author of The Magicians trilogy, the Silver Arrow children’s books, and now The Bright Sword, who joins Sophie and Jonty as THEIR FIRST EVER GUEST to talk about Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall. Published in 2009 to immediate acclaim, Wolf Hall reinvented historical fiction and changed the way we…
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A little too much guacamole on today's episode of "Obscure." Sometimes even delicious things can leave one feeling overstuffed: guacamole and, yes, even YOUNG LOVE! Clyde and Roberta are at a real crossroads. How are they possibly going to keep their trysting without a new location in which to tryst? Roberta is movin' out! Support Obscure! Read Mic…
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Let's talk about the art of failing productively, and transforming setbacks into opportunities for growth and resilience in life and in parenting. Today we're... Redefining failure How the fear of failure trips parents up Setting expectations and learning from unmet ones How to avoid "failing ahead of time" and the importance of iteration Strategie…
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Pride and Prejudice free audiobook (Part 9) read softly to help you get Down to Sleep. Listen ad-free, hear exclusive books & get two readings a week by joining me on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/DownToSleep If you enjoy the readings, follow and leave a positive review to help the podcast reach more people! Thank you & goodnight <3 All the link…
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Discover how embracing the present moment can revolutionize your parenting, relationships, and overall life experience. I'm sharing personal stories and practical insights to help you understand that happiness and joy are available to you right now, without needing anything to change. Next Steps: --> Apply for the next 8-Week Parenting Pivot: https…
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The Monster is back, baby! We are covering a lot in this episode, all the way from Poor Justine to Viktor going on long solo hikes. Join us as we explore more of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley! → Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Barelybookish → Merch: https://barelybookish.threadless.com/ → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barelybookish/ → TikTok…
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Some terrific snack talk at the start of today's episode, in which your host expounds on one of the finest confections, the traditional ice cream sandwich. Plus, ice cream makes a cameo in the story itself, as Clyde and Roberta plot their lies and deception. They are as cold-hearted as the desserts they consume! Support Obscure! Read Michael's subs…
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Following our previous discussion on regret, we now turn to the other end of the spectrum—feeling proud of yourself. Learn how to celebrate your successes without arrogance, and understand why being proud of your efforts is essential for your growth and your children's development. Key points covered include: The difference between productive pride…
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Dracula audiobook with relaxing rain sounds to help you get Down to Sleep. Listen ad-free, hear exclusive books & get two readings a week by joining me on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/DownToSleep If you enjoy the readings, follow and leave a positive review to help it reach more people! Thank you & goodnight <3 All the links you need Patreon: h…
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Twenty-first century vampires are the brooding, sparkly anti-heroes of Twilight and Ann Rice— all pointy teeth and hair-product. But they used to be much weirder, scarier and sexier than that. Bram Stoker’s world-changing 1897 novel Dracula is one of the most erotic and thrilling novels in English literature—despite having the most boring opening p…
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The love between Clyde and Roberta continues to grow by leaps and bounds, but problems arise as the two lovebirds find themselves struggling to steal away a little time together. How to tryst!?! Such struggles, such raw emotion, such horniness! Plus, your humble host finds himself in a mediocre hotel in Columbus, OH for the purposes of performing a…
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Frankenstein is English literature’s great myth about Artificial Intelligence, 200 years before A.I. existed. But the world’s most famous monster is nothing like you imagine. Who knew that he chops wood and reads Milton’s Paradise Lost? And who remembers if Frankenstein is the name of the monster, or the mad inventor who made him? Sophie and Jonty …
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In this episode, we dive deep into a common challenge faced by many parents: dealing with other people's opinions. We often spend so much time trying to control what others think about us, whether it's our parenting style, our decisions, or even our personalities. This episode will help you understand why it's not only impossible but also unnecessa…
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Pride and Prejudice audiobook (Part 8) read softly to help you get Down to Sleep. There are now 400 + episodes on Patreon and to celebrate it's currently 15% off when you sign up. Listen ad-free, hear exclusive books & get two readings a week by joining me on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/DownToSleep If you enjoy the readings, follow and leave a…
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Being able to handle pushback with grace and calmness in our nervous system is a game changer. In this episode, we're diving into the topic of hearing the word "no" from your kids gracefully. This is a common challenge parents face, and it can trigger a lot of emotions. We'll explore why it's normal to hear "NO" and how to develop a relationship wi…
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And now, let's talk about poor Justine... (at this point, that is her full legal name). → Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Barelybookish → Merch: https://barelybookish.threadless.com/ → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barelybookish/ → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barelybookish?lang=en → Twitter: https://twitter.com/barelybookish → Twitch: h…
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As Tropical Storm Debby lashes the Jill Schwartz Memorial Library, Clyde and Roberta are drowning... in love! Plus, many references to the Rubicon, whirlpools, splashing around, and the dangers of getting in over your hand. A tryst is in the offing! It's a soaking wet episode of Obscure. Support Obscure! Read Michael's substack Follow Michael on Tw…
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In this episode, we dive into the archives to bring you a powerful call about confidence, rejection, and creating a parenting life manifesto. This episode is packed with questions and exercises designed to help you reflect and grow. So grab a piece of paper, pause as needed, and get ready to transform your parenting approach. Key points covered inc…
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Calcutta (1947)- Alan Ladd, Gail Russell and William BendixSupport us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=4279967 Jack Benny TV Videocasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6BDar4CsgVEyUloEQ8sWpw?si=89123269fe144a10 Jack Benny Show OTR Podcast!https://open.spotify.com/show/3UZ6NSEL7RPxOXUoQ4NiDP?si=987ab6e776a7468c Judy Garland and Friends OTR Podca…
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Pride and Prejudice audiobook Chapter 54 - Romantic Sleep Story with Stephanie Poppins #prideandprejudice #stephaniepoppins #romance #sleepstory #asmrsleep Sleep stories with StephThese Bedtime Tales guarantee a smooth transition onto a great night's sleep Published by Neworld Books UK Pride and Prejudice by ⁠Jane Austen⁠ was first published in 181…
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In this episode, we delve into the steps and elements that create the kind of relationship where our kids can truly trust us and rest. Using the movie "Dead Poets Society" as a concrete example, we explore what it looks like to be a strong, compassionate leader. We discuss the importance of embodying a caring leadership style that allows our childr…
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Clyde is desperately trying to escape the borders of his own social strictures as he connives to engage Roberta in conversation and possibly even... CANOODLING! Plus, your host finally reveals his current Taco Bell order! ALSO: He reveals his new job, but says this with all humility: please do not post this information because - to his surprise - i…
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In this special episode, we're diving into a workshop that addresses one of the most common questions I get from moms, "How do I stop yelling?" It's hard to keep your cool when your kids misbehave, especially after you've explained things multiple times. I get it, and that's why I'm sharing my detailed stop-yelling workshop with you today. We'll co…
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Pride and Prejudice audiobook (Part 7) read softly to help you get Down to Sleep! Listen ad-free, hear exclusive books & get two readings a week by joining me on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/DownToSleep If you enjoy the readings, follow and leave a positive review to help it reach more people! Thank you. All the links you need Patreon: https://…
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One of the most simple yet powerful things I've done for myself and my parenting is walking. I encourage everyone I know, including you, to start one. Today I'm sharing a few different kinds of walks I do and how to get the most out of a walking practice. Next Steps: --> Apply for the next 8-Week Parenting Pivot: https://cmp.works/pivot…
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