Best Couple S Book Club Podcasts (2024)

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Narcissistic mothers: How to handle one and how to heal 52:14

19m ago52:14

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What does narcissism in mothers look like? According to psychotherapists Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna, the narcissistic mother can be “extremely critical, condescending, oppressive and very judgmental”, with devastating impacts for the entire family. They can also use covert or insidious tactics: taking on a victim role or using guilt tripping …

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#672: The One Word That Led Me to Have My Best Year in Business Yet 21:49

2m ago21:49

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A simple strategy for remembering what you’re working toward in 2024! Have you ever heard of selecting a personal word of the year? It's like having a roadmap to steer you through your year. Maybe you've even tried it yourself, with words like fitness, peace, or relationships. But, my friend, have you ever considered choosing a word of the year for…

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Laughter, Tears and Connection: Discussing a Novel Born from Alzheimer's Experience 59:21

3h ago59:21

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Delight in the surprising journey of Ruth Stevens, from crafting a stage play to penning a heartfelt novel about Alzheimer's. Delve into the unexpected twists and turns as Ruth shares her personal experiences and the emotional impact of her work. Stay tuned for eye-opening insights on turning personal stories into fiction and a sneak peek into her …

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#671: A Look Inside My Membership: Momentum 48:37

4m ago48:37

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How my exclusive Momentum membership has scaled my business and upleveled my community. Today's episode is very close to my heart because I’m sharing something with you that has had a massive impact on scaling my business: my exclusive membership program called Momentum. I'm super excited to give you a sneak peek into this fantastic community! If y…

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The Hobbit: Q&A episode 1:06:17

1h ago1:06:17

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Once again, it’s time to answer your questions! So join us as we discuss Tolkien’s many choices, some differences between this book and the main trilogy, his various influences, teaching it, and much more. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closeread…

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2006 Pt. 8: Doctor Strange, Marvel Zombies, & Black Panther 1:12:59

9m ago1:12:59

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Dave, Charlotte and Zack wonder with “The Oath” is the best modern Doctor Strange story, talk about the wedding of Storm and Black Panther, and dig deep into what makes Marvel Zombies tick. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Doctor Strange: The Oath#1 to #5 Brian K. Vaughn and Marcos Martin in the be…

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Rebecca Ivory: Free Therapy 42:40

11m ago42:40

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In this episode, Róisín Ingle talks to debut author Rebecca Ivory about her new collection of short stories Free Therapy. The book takes its name from the second story in the collection, but the theme of therapy is there throughout; Ivory’s own therapist even gets a mention in the acknowledgements. The collection takes us into the lives of people w…

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#670: Excel At 1-on-1 Coaching, Public Speaking, & High Converting Lead Magnets with Mike Pacchione 48:48

8d ago48:48

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Mastering the art of public speaking, crafting irresistible lead magnets, and building a six-figure business with Mike Pacchione. My friend, my guest today has built an amazing six-figure business working just four days a week with no ads or staff outside of a virtual assistant. I know, it sounds too good to be true! But lucky for you he's here to …

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#669: The Genius Business Idea I Wish I Had Thought of Sooner 20:07

14h ago20:07

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Standing out in the online marketing world by adapting to the trends and innovating your launch process! I have some super exciting news to share with you today (drum roll please)! I'm thrilled to announce that I've created a brand new department at my company! I genuinely believe this department will be a total game-changer for my students, the co…

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The Hobbit: Back Again (The Final Chapters) 1:04:14

23h ago1:04:14

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Bilbo’s journey is over and he’s home, which means there’s plenty to talk about. So this week we’re discussing the role of luck in Tolkien’s stories, the book’s subtle moral vision, Bilbo’s transformation, Arkenbread, and much more. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu…

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Convincible #5: Invincible #71-#90 1:27:35

7d ago1:27:35

1:27:35

Dave loves (loved?) Invincible. Zack thinks it stinks. Charlotte hates to watch Dads fight. This is Convincible, where we try to convince each other whether Invincible is one of the best or worst superhero comics of all time. This episode, a major sea change happens in our argument about the comic. On Convincible #5 we read: Invincible Vol. 14: The…

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BONUS: Reel Success: How 3 Short Videos and A Quiz Attracted 30K Subscribers with Harley Jordan 46:13

1d ago46:13

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Here’s how Harley Jordan gained over 30,000 new email list subscribers with just three Instagram reels. My friend, buckle up because today's episode is completely impromptu and a bit out of the box! When I heard there was a woman who managed to gain over 30,000 email list subscribers with just THREE Instagram reels (seriously…can you believe it?!) …

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Ep 233 - Too Ripped To Play Cello 27:49

7d ago27:49

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Crabb shows Sales an extraordinary dance routine by Hollywood A-lister Tom Holland (and later is crushed by her teenage daughter acidly informing her that everyone in the world saw that video seven years ago when it first came out). Who cares, because Leigh Sales is touring with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, and Crabb is interviewing Ann Patche…

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Simone Gannon: Beauty through the ages 52:33

5d ago52:33

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Simone Gannon is a content creator, digital marketing expert and the new beauty writer at the Irish Times. Since the beginning of the new year, she’s been entertaining us with her weekly beauty column, where she experiments with the latest trends, imparts her wisdom on all things skincare and makeup and shares her favourite beauty buys. In this epi…

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#668: Secrets from a Multi-Million Dollar Marketing Team 40:51

6d ago40:51

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Standing out in the online marketing world by adapting to the trends and innovating your launch process! My friend, I totally understand how hard you’re working to stand out in the marketing world – it has become an incredibly challenging task! I'm lucky enough to have a fabulous marketing team behind me that constantly encourages me to experiment …

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The Caregiving Podcaster: Broadcasting Resources from His Unique Vantage Point 47:39

7d ago47:39

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When you’re caregiving, it can often feel like you are out there on your own without direction or resources. Sometimes, it can even feel like your healthcare providers aren’t able to meet your needs. If any of this sounds familiar, this episode will be of comfort. Our special guest is Lance A. Slatton. Lance A. Slatton, the founder of a prominent h…

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#667: Courage to Quit: How Two Weeks Notice Readers Have Found Freedom in Entrepreneurship 25:47

16d ago25:47

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Success stories from “Two Weeks Notice” readers who took the leap into entrepreneurship! My friend, can you believe it's been an entire year since my book “Two Weeks Notice” was released?! I'm deeply grateful for all of your support and the opportunity to share this journey with you. Watching how my readers have taken massive strides towards their …

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The Hobbit: Chapters 7-13 59:47

11d ago59:47

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Bilbo, Thorin, and co. are well on their way, but are they actually good at their jobs? We discuss. Plus: Beowulf, The Hobbit and the question of heroism. Happy listening! Close Reads is community-supported publication. To ensure that we can keep making the content you value, please consider becoming a subscriber. This is a public episode. If you’d…

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2006 Pt. 7: Annihilation 1:26:16

14d ago1:26:16

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Annihilation refreshes Marvel Cosmic, and nearly kills our podcast. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): AnnihilationAnnihilation Prologue, Annihilation #1 to #6 Full Reading Order: link Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2006 pt. 8 Doctor Strange: The Oath#1 to #5 Brian K. Vaughn and Marcos Martin in the be…

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#666: April Fool’s Takeover: Why Telling Your Story Will Not Help Your Business with Donald Miller 39:46

9d ago39:46

39:46

This copywriting strategy will completely transform your business with Donald Miller. Happy April Fool's Day, my friends! Donald Miller has taken over the Online Marketing Made Easy podcast to share his brilliant insights on the power of story structure that will absolutely transform your business. Donald has built a multi-seven-figure business, an…

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Living with Endometriosis 53:53

12d ago53:53

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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so in this episode, we want to highlight the experience of two women living with the condition. Dearbhail Ormond is an entrepreneur and mother of one, with stage four endometriosis, who waited a staggering 18 years to get a diagnosis after seeing more than 20 doctors. Ormond tells Aideen Finnegan about her st…

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#665: Trends And Strategies For Membership Businesses In The World Of AI With Stu McLaren 49:26

13d ago49:26

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Leveraging AI tools to build scalable course memberships with Stu McLaren. I'm sure you know that AI has become a massive part of our world over the past few years, and it's become so integrated into our daily lives and businesses. For my business, it has been absolutely mindblowing to see just how much it has streamlined processes, increased effic…

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#664: 5 Steps To Creating The Best Version Of Yourself (& Your Business): Part 2 16:50

24d ago16:50

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My checklist to help you evaluate your progress, stay on track, and reach. Hey there, my friend! I'm so excited to share with you Part 2 of The Multi-Millionaire Mindset: Five Things to Do for Dramatic Growth. But if you still need to check out Part 1, make sure to do that first, and then come back here for the next step! In this part, I give you a…

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The Hobbit: Chapters 1-6 1:05:26

15d ago1:05:26

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Welcome to a new series here on Close Reads! We’re talking Tolkien, we’re talking Hobbits, we’re talking rings and dwarves and wizards, and (this week anyway) we’re talking first lines. So join us as we dig into what makes The Hobbit both so fun and so brilliant, what is has to say about heroism, whether our riddle game is strong, and much more. Pl…

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2006 Variant Cover C: X-Men ’97, Best Month-to-Month Comics Experiences, Annihilation Aftercare! 1:30:09

16d ago1:30:09

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Dave and Charlotte talk reactions to the X-Men ’97 debut, and then the gang chats with Zack about their most exciting month-to-month comics collecting experiences. Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2006 pt. 7 AnnihilationAnnihilation Prologue, Annihilation #1 to #6 Full Reading Order: link Play along with: Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order Downlo…

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Ep 232 - Binge on the Blink 35:38

16d ago35:38

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Crabb has a sore throat so Sales embarks on an almost thirty minute monologue, picking up where she left off last time: Deadpool and the entire back catalogue of Ryan Reynolds. Listen now on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. (0.19) Deadpool | Trailer | Disney+ (1.02) Free Guy | Trailer | Disney+ (4.00) My Delirious Trip to the Heart of Sw…

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When Duty Becomes Privilege: Reframing Caregiving as an Act of Love 1:03:50

16d ago1:03:50

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This is a replay of our book club discussion with our friends at Aging & Amazing. "Books & Chit Chat" is a monthly book club featuring a title from the AlzAuthors collection. Throughout the month, readers participate in a discussion in the book club's Circle community at Aging & Amazing, then meet with the author for an in-depth discussion of the b…

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Jan Brierton: Everybody Is A Poem 33:09

19d ago33:09

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It’s World Poetry Day today, so what better way to celebrate it than with one of our favourite poets and friend of the show, Jan Brierton. In this episode, Brierton, a self-described ‘accidental’ poet, joins Róisín Ingle to talk about her new book, Everybody Is A Poem. It’s s beautiful collection covering themes of love, loss, menopause, midlife, t…

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#663: Backstage Pass: My Customer Experience Team Shares Their Top Strategies 37:41

20d ago37:41

37:41

Building a business free of overwhelm with an efficient customer experience department. Today, I'm feeling grateful for running my business for the past 15 years! I've had the pleasure of building incredible teams along the way, including my customer experience department. I'm so proud of the crucial role they've played in supporting both our compa…

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#662: The Multi-Millionaire Mindset: 5 Things To Do For Dramatic Growth: Part 1 21:06

1M ago21:06

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This is the only goal-setting and productivity strategy you will need for 2024! Can you believe we're almost through the first quarter of 2024?! Time is flying by so quickly, and you might be feeling like you're falling behind on reaching those big goals you set for yourself in January. But don't worry, my friend! I'm here to help you out with the …

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The Road: Q&A 1:14:52

22d ago1:14:52

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We’ve come to the end of the line discussing another book and that means it’s time to answer your questions! A lot of questions came in for this one, and we did our best to get to the bottom of as many as we could. Thanks so much to all who posted questions. Happy listening! Up next: The Hobbit, chapters 1-6 This is a public episode. If you’d like …

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2006 Pt. 6: Nextwave, She-Hulk, & The Thing 1:00:45

23d ago1:00:45

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Charlotte and Zack talk Marvel’s wackadoo comedy Nextwave and Dan Slott’s work on She-Hulk and The Thing. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E.#1 to #6https://www.somanyofus.com/She-Hulk (2005)#1 to #7The Thing#8Added by Patreon backer Justin W. Up Next: My Marvelous Year — …

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Leave Molly mAlone / Protecting maternity leave for cancer patients 59:05

26d ago59:05

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Tilly Cripwell, a 22 year-old musician, who regularly performs beside the Molly Malone statue in Dublin, is on a mission to stop people from inappropriately touching the sculpture’s breasts. In this episode, Cripwell tells Róisín Ingle how she’s launched the ‘Leave Molly mAlone’ campaign with the aim of stopping this “misogynistic” tradition and to…

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#661: The Copywriting Tips & Trends You Don’t Wanna Snooze On In 2024 with Laura Belgray 1:01:57

1M ago1:01:57

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My friend, today's episode is truly a treat! My fantastic guest and I go way back (I'm talking 15 incredible years) and she is a real-deal copywriting genius who had her first million-dollar year just as she turned 50. She's here to share all of her proven copywriting tips and tricks and empower you to follow your dreams, no matter your age! I'm so…

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#660: Learn To Love What It Takes To Get What You Want 21:56

1M ago21:56

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Why embracing the uncomfortable moments will always get you closer to what you want. I have a feeling that this episode is going to be exactly what you need to hear right now – especially if you're having one of those days where nothing seems to be going right, and you're questioning why you even started your entrepreneurial journey in the first pl…

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The End of "The Road" 1:12:47

29d ago1:12:47

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This week we begin with a brief “Posts for the Hosts” segment before diving into conversation about the final passages in Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. Topics include passages that are most moving to each of us, whether the final pages are truly hopeful, the archetypal nature of the story, the question of God in the book, and much more. Happy listeni…

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2006 Pt. 5: Planet Hulk! 1:11:03

30d ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Dave, Charlotte and Zack talk all things Planet Hulk! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Incredible Hulk#89 to #95, Giant-Size Hulk #1, #96 to #105Planet Hulk Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2006 pt. 6 Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E.#1 to #6https://www.somanyofus.com/She-Hulk (2005)#1 to #7The Thing#8Added…

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Ep 231 - The Ryan Reynolds Deep Dive 35:02

1M ago35:02

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Sales embarks on a fifteen-minute monologue, complete with periodic hysterics, explaining to Crabb the plots of Deadpool and Deadpool 2. We cannot confirm or deny if Crabb survives. Listen now on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. (0.46) Deadpool | Trailer | Disney+ (0.47) Deadpool 2 | Trailer | Disney+ (4.18) The Fly | Trailer | Disney+ (…

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International Women’s Day: The war on women in Palestine 44:00

1M ago44:00

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This International Women’s Day, we are turning our attention to the plight of Palestinian women and children. So far, more than 30,000 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the majority of which have been women and children. The UN and Human Rights Watch have called it a “war on women”, with an average of 63 women killed every si…

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#659: Your Profitable Webinar Prep Guide: Turn Your Webinars into Revenue Streams 52:20

1M ago52:20

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Here’s how webinars will take your marketing, sales, and audience connections to the next level. Get my FREE Webinar Blueprint here! I know how hard you work to create fabulous digital courses, memberships, coaching modules, and masterminds. So, I also know it's incredibly discouraging when you're struggling to sell these products online. My friend…

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Grace Under Pressure: A Caregiver's Journey from Professional to Personal 52:52

1M ago52:52

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By Christy Byrne Yates, MS, California, US Podcast Description: Discover the unexpected truth about dementia care from a professional who found herself on the other side of caregiving. Get ready to uncover the surprising insights that transformed her perspective and could change yours too. Find out what left her reevaluating her own caregiving advi…

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#658: What To Look For When Hiring A Right Hand Person 29:39

1M ago29:39

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Every lesson, tip, and strategy I’ve learned from my first year with my CEO. As an entrepreneur, I completely understand that your business is your baby, and you've put in a ton of hard work to build it from scratch. So, the thought of handing over some of your responsibilities and bringing in a CEO can be pretty nerve-racking. But trust me, if you…

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The Road: Pages 93-198 1:10:40

1M ago1:10:40

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The gang’s all back to discuss Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. This week we contemplate the gruesome nature of some of the scenes and images in this section, the anagogical core of the book (with a nod to McCarthy’s original working title), the arrival of the mysterious stranger, and much more. As always, happy reading! Close Reads HQ is a community-su…

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2006 Variant Cover B: Comics We Got Wrong, Book Banning, Dave’s Dreams & More! 59:26

2M ago59:26

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Dave and Zack have a boy’s night. Today’s episode is sponsored by Marvel Strike Force! Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2006 pt. 5 Incredible Hulk#89 to #95, Giant-Size Hulk #1, #96 to #105Planet Hulk Play along with: Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order Downloadable Checklist! This week’s episode is brought to you by: https://go.foursigmatic.com/m…

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The Referendum Special: Women, Home, Duties, Common Good, Care & Family 1:04:01

1M ago1:04:01

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On International Women’s Day this year, March 8th, the Irish public will be asked to vote in two upcoming referendums. The first referendum concerns the definition of family as outlined in the Irish Constitution and proposes expanding the definition to recognise durable relationships. The second referendum proposes the removal of the reference to w…

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#657: Pinterest for Email Growth: Tried & True Strategies with Jenna Kutcher 45:00

1M ago45:00

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Why Pinterest is the most low-risk way to direct tons of traffic, leads, and sales to your business. Imagine spending just one hour a week, or even less, to unlock unbelievable amounts of traffic, leads, and sales. My friend, it's all possible when you start to step up your Pinterest game! Pinterest is not your average social media platform, actual…

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#656: How To Normalize Fear & Allow It To Propel You Into Action 18:18

1M ago18:18

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Confronting the root of your fears and making unapologetic business decisions. Recently, one of my consultants gave me a massive wake-up call by telling me that I'm making all my decisions from a place of fear. Well, no one wants to hear that! At first, this was really hard for me to take in, and to be honest, I felt a lot of shame. But then I real…

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The Road: Pages 1-92 1:12:47

2M ago1:12:47

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Welcome to our new (and long-awaited) series on Cormac McCarthy’s post-apocalyptic novel, The Road. All four of us are here for this one and here in the first episode conversation explores what it is like to read (or re-read) this book as a parent, McCarthy’s unique approach to world-building and language, why people should read this book even if i…

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Convincible #4: Invincible #54-#70 (Featuring Comic Book Couples Counseling!) 1:32:28

1M ago1:32:28

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Dave loves (loved?) Invincible. Zack thinks it stinks. Charlotte hates to watch Dads fight. This is Convincible, where we try to convince each other whether Invincible is one of the best or worst superhero comics of all time. This episode, Dave tries to bring in some help: We’re joined by Brad and Lisa of Comic Book Couples Counseling! On Convincib…

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Ep 230 - Hong Kong or Bust 36:34

2M ago36:34

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Crabb and Sales have a long weekend in Hong Kong where they're delighted to meet Aussie expat chatters. Listen now on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. (6.53) M+ Gallery Hong Kong | Website (7.12) M+ Gallery Madame Song: Pioneering Art and Fashion in China | Website (9.44) The Painted Veil by William Somerset Maugham | Booktopia (13.39) M…

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