Best Cracked Spines Podcasts (2024)

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Ex Marginalia: Essays from the Edges of Speculative Fiction 59:47

2d ago59:47

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This week we read Ex Marginalia, a collection of essays edited by Chinelo Onwualu that focuses on the experiences of marginalized creators writing speculative fiction. In addition to talking about our favorite essays, we discuss everything from Sofia Tolstoy to Sarah's complicated relationship with her own identity, the joys and pitfalls of masculi…

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A Rube Goldberg Machine for Self-Crucifixion 45:40

17d ago45:40

45:40

The episode title actually doesn't refer to the whole concrete and flooring situation Cyrus has got going on in the basement. This week, we're talking about Things Have Gotten Worse Since Last We Spoke and Other Misfortunes, a collection of horror stories by Eric LaRocca. We. Didn't LOVE it. Support the show…

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Dungeon Meshi by Ryoko Kui 50:00

2M ago50:00

50:00

Who's hungry? This week we're sampling the delights of Dungeon Meshi, aka Delicious in Dungeon, a manga by Ryoko Kui. 50 percent of our podcasting duo is scared of eating zucchini, while the other 50 percent would probably give boiled boot leather a try, so reading a food-related manga really brings out our spirit of debate. But mostly about how to…

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WE BOUGHT A HOUSE AND FORGOT HOW TO READ 50:00

2M ago50:00

50:00

I mean, look at the title. What do you want us to say. This is not a traditional episode so much as it is a 50 minute apology-brag about the most exciting thing in our lives right now. We bought a house, and Cyrus is single-handedly tearing it apart, and they are so so happy. I'm happy too, but doing less property damage in general. Support the sho…

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S03.E15 - GMARIE & CAT WYNN & A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

Sorry about the audio issues! Be sure to read Going Down by Cat Wynn on KU! A trapped Valentine's Day Novella. Cat and Gabby Marie sit down for an improptu recording and a little discussion about just about everything today. We'll be back with regular episodes next week! You can find Gabby Marie @gmarie writes on most platforms and her holiday nove…

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The Whole Milieu of Frances Hardinge 50:32

3M ago50:32

50:32

This week on Cracked Spines, we discuss SO MANY BOOKS by British children's fantasy writer Frances Hardinge. Sarah gushes over the strange little girls and bizarre worlds of the books. Cyrus finds a character who is Tobias from Animorphs but somehow sadder and latches onto her instantly. We talk about what defines writing for children and come up w…

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09: Valentines & Confusion 39:02

3M ago39:02

39:02

It’s episode number 9 of the Pure & Utter podcast! This week, Gary and Ryan talk about Valentine’s Day, and how many ways is there to be confused?!?! You can follow pure and utter below: https://twitter.com/pureandutter https://www.facebook.com/PureandUtter https://www.instagram.com/pure_and_utter/ https://www.threads.net/@pure_and_utter https://ww…

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08: Driving & Kleptomania 38:32

3M ago38:32

38:32

Ryan & Gary are back for another episode of Pure & Utter. This week join the boys as they discuss Driving and Stealing things! They also help out another listened with the Faggoty Aunt segment. https://twitter.com/pureandutter https://www.facebook.com/PureandUtter https://www.instagram.com/pure_and_utter/ https://www.threads.net/@pure_and_utter htt…

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Animorphs Part 2: High Stakes Moral Crises for Children 1:10:49

3M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

This week we're discussing books 6-10 of Animorphs. This includes The Capture which is a great piece of sci-fi horror that hit Cyrus' preteen brain like a comet. It also includes the first Megamorphs, which isn't a masterfully crafted work of delicious psychological torture but does contain some absolutely perfect set pieces of animal vs knife hurr…

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S03.E14 - WOULD YOU RATHER 2024 49:28

3M ago49:28

49:28

Cat & SJ play the fave game of all romance writers (according to us) would you rather. Tune in for all knew questions. And stay for the chat! Happy 2024. Free Palestine. You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @catwynnauthor. Check out Cat's debut workplace romcom PARTNER TRACK at ⁠⁠www.catwynnauthor.com⁠⁠, available where books are sold. Also PRE-…

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07: Booze & Karaoke 29:04

3M ago29:04

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Join Ryan & Gary for another episode of Pure & Utter madness. This week the boys chat about The gym, Karaoke and miss heard lyrics. We also chat about Saltburn and how we are getting on with out New Years Resolutions! Follow Pure & Utter: https://twitter.com/pureandutter https://www.facebook.com/PureandUtter https://www.instagram.com/pure_and_utter…

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Translation State by Ann Leckie 57:25

4M ago57:25

57:25

Gender, self-determination, and law drama collide in Ann Leckie's Translation State! Your hosts rank their favorite characters; unsurprisingly, Cyrus was head over heels for pro-vivisection Qven, whereas Sarah was charmed by Enae's swagless detective whimsy. Also, this book about terrifying unknowable aliens and sci-fi political drama is a regency …

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A Court of Books and Booze, Chapter 29; The End... 44:50

4M ago44:50

44:50

As always find us on all your favorite streaming sites Linktree www.linktr.ee/acobab Follow us on our social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACourtofBaB Youtube: www.youtube.com/@acobabpodcast Instagram: @acobabpodcast TikTok: @acourtofbooksandbooze Hosted by Skyler, Jess and Amanda Produced and edited by Skyler and Jeremy Golden Logo by S…

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06: Aliens & New Years Resolutions 21:23

4M ago21:23

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Join Gary and Ryan as the jump into another episode of Pure & Utter. In this weeks episode the boys discuss what their New Years Resolutions will be and the existence of extraterrestrial life. Make sure to follow Pure & Utter: ⬇️ https://twitter.com/pureandutter https://www.facebook.com/PureandUtter https://www.instagram.com/pure_and_utter/ https:/…

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A Court of Books and Booze, Chapter 28; A Court of Silver Flames! 1:12:46

4M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

A Court of Books and Booze As always find us on all your favorite streaming sites Linktree www.linktr.ee/acobab Follow us on our social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACourtofBaB Youtube: www.youtube.com/@acobabpodcast Instagram: @acobabpodcast TikTok: @acourtofbooksandbooze Hosted by Skyler, Jess and Amanda Produced and edited by Skyler …

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05: Dreams & Dinner Parties 27:40

4M ago27:40

27:40

Pure & Utter Episode 5 - Dreams & Dinner Parties This week we are discussing all the weird and wonderful dreams we have had and analysing what they could possibly mean. We also chat about who we would invite to our at our perfect dinner party! This week's Faggoty aunt is also a bit of an unusual one so we give our best advice! Don’t forget to follo…

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2023 End of Year Wrap Up Lamentation and Vows 1:04:29

4M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, guys. It's time for us to discuss the best of what we read, our disappointments, and what we're planning on next year. Cyrus discovers they're making good progress on their reading list for next year, but only because they forgot that they've already read one of the books. Sarah tries very hard to connect two wor…

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A Court of Books and Booze, Chapter 27; A Court of Frost and Starlight! 56:20

4M ago56:20

56:20

A Court of Books and Booze As always find us on all your favorite streaming sites Linktree www.linktr.ee/acobab Follow us on our social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACourtofBaB Youtube: www.youtube.com/@acobabpodcast Instagram: @acobabpodcast TikTok: @acourtofbooksandbooze Hosted by Skyler, Jess and Amanda Produced and edited by Skyler …

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04: Jobs & Nudity 28:49

4M ago28:49

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Welcome to Pure and Utter, where hosts Ryan and Gary delve into the world of jobs, sharing anecdotes from their first gigs to the unconventional experiences, including tales of being naked on stage and exploring nudist beaches. Tune in for a blend of work stories, laughter, and unexpected adventures in episode four!…

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A Court of Books and Booze, Chapter 26; A Court of Wings and Ruin! Part 2! 2:24:08

5M ago2:24:08

2:24:08

A Court of Books and Booze As always find us on all your favorite streaming sites Linktree www.linktr.ee/acobab Follow us on our social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACourtofBaB Youtube: www.youtube.com/@acobabpodcast Instagram: @acobabpodcast TikTok: @acourtofbooksandbooze Hosted by Skyler, Jess and Amanda Produced and edited by Skyler …

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Animorphs Part 1: Baby's First Existential Dread 1:01:22

5M ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Thanks to our generous benefactors on Patreon, we're embarking on our journey to read and discuss the entire 54-book Animorphs series by K.A. Applegate, plus at least a few of the extras! And listen, I know we already had an episode titled "Warcrimes 4 Kids" but these books make Avatar: The Last Airbender look like a splash fight in an inflatable p…

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03: Death & Eurovision 30:22

5M ago30:22

30:22

Join Gary and Ryan on a hilarious journey this week as they explore the realms of Pure & Utter Delight & Sh*te! This week we are discussing Eurovision, mortality, and the buzz in Omagh. Follow us on social media for a prime spot in the front row of the amusement! https://www.pureandutter.com https://twitter.com/pureandutter https://www.facebook.com…

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02: Animals & Awards 21:39

5M ago21:39

21:39

This week, hop on the laughter train with Gary and Ryan as they dive into the world of Pure & Utter Delight & Sh*te! Brace yourself for a wild ride through awards, animal antics, and follow us on the socials for a front-row seat to the fun! https://www.pureandutter.com https://twitter.com/pureandutter https://www.facebook.com/PureandUtter https://w…

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A Court of Books and Booze, Chapter 25; A Court of Wings and Ruin! Part 1! 1:59:26

5M ago1:59:26

1:59:26

A Court of Books and Booze As always find us on all your favorite streaming sites Linktree www.linktr.ee/acobab Follow us on our social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACourtofBaB Youtube: www.youtube.com/@acobabpodcast Instagram: @acobabpodcast TikTok: @acourtofbooksandbooze Hosted by Skyler, Jess and Amanda Produced and edited by Skyler …

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The Real Horror is Marriage but the Clones Don't Help 1:01:28

5M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

This week Sarah and Katie (wait whomst? guest host filling in as Cyrus is sequestered in Spain!) discuss two books that are basically the same idea, prepared two different ways: Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente and The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey. We talk about the horror of marriage, the horror of cyclical violence, the horror of bein…

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01: Ghosts & Music 22:05

5M ago22:05

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“Pure and Utter” is a captivating new podcast hosted by Gary Gamble and Ryan Lynch, hailing from the North West of Ireland. In this podcast, the chatty duo, Gary and Ryan delve into a myriad of topics, ranging from spine-tingling ghost stories to hilarious tales of getting fired or travel disasters. In our first episode we talk all things paranorma…

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A Court of Books and Booze, Chapter 24; A Court of Mist and Fury! Part 2! 1:49:49

5M ago1:49:49

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Welcome to A Court of Books and Booze – Chapter 21, A Court of Mist and Fury! [•P A R T 2•] Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she's now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin…

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A Court of Books and Booze, Chapter 23; A Court of Mist and Fury! Part 1! 2:09:50

5M ago2:09:50

2:09:50

Welcome to A Court of Books and Booze – Chapter 21, A Court of Mist and Fury! [•P A R T 1•] Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she's now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin…

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S03.E13 - CHELSEA FAGAN FROM THE FINANCIAL DIET WRITES A PERFECT VINTAGE 47:13

6M ago47:13

47:13

You can't miss this episode! Cat & SJ talk with Chelsea Fagan (you probably know her from any social media platform!) about her romance novel A PERFECT VINTAGE. You can check it out here: https://www.aperfectvintagebook.com/ And you can check out Chelsea's other business here: https://thefinancialdiet.com/ You can find Cat Wynn on most platforms @c…

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A Court of Books and Booze, Chapter 22; A Court of Thorns and Roses! Part 2! 1:20:20

6M ago1:20:20

1:20:20

Welcome to A Court of Books and Booze – Chapter 22, A Court of Thorns and Roses! [•P A R T 2•] When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to Prythian, a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, …

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A Court of Books and Booze, Chapter 21; A Court of Thorns and Roses! Part 1! 1:35:53

6M ago1:35:53

1:35:53

Welcome to A Court of Books and Booze – Chapter 21, A Court of Thorns and Roses! [•P A R T 1•] When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to Prythian, a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, …

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My Best Friend's Exorcism 1:00:27

6M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

First things first, this is Sarah and I say an incorrect fact at the end of the episode, the Catholic Church actually updated their guidelines for exorcisms in 1999. Second off, hello, hi, this week, we're discussing My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix, a book I put off reading for so long that it became a running joke in our household. Turn…

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ACOBAB: Milk and Cookies, 14th Edition - Goosebumps Night of the Living Dummy 27:04

6M ago27:04

27:04

ACOBAB: Milk and Cookies, 14th Edition – Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy! Join Skyler, Jess, and Amanda for another short and fun episode showcasing children’s books. These mini episodes are co-hosted by kids and are made for kids (and those who are kids at heart).This week we are featuring Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy by R.L. Stine.…

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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Sorry, We're Still Obsessed 1:01:43

6M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Whoops! Your hosts are still totally under the sway of Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. This episode, we recap the series as a whole from our favorite characters to which of the cast would bomb the worst at improv comedy. We probably spend a bit too long on that last part. Also featuring Cyrus's undying love for Jiang Cheng,…

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A Court of Books and Booze, Chapter 20; It Looks Like Us! 1:14:02

6M ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Welcome to A Court of Books and Booze – Chapter 20, It Looks Like Us! One week ago, Riley Kowalski joined a team of four other teens for an internship on climate change research in the Antarctic, sponsored by one of the world's largest tech companies. They soon realize their small team isn't alone in the remote, frozen reaches of the polar south. I…

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In Our Time of Woe 37:16

6M ago37:16

37:16

Sarah got Covid! She's fine now. But if you're looking for the stuffiest, most pathetic audio experience you'll ever have in your life, we recorded this episode just for you. We're taking a hiatus from our intended topic because Sarah's brain isn't working. Instead, we're talking about our experience at Wasteland Weekend: a spectacular all-themed p…

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ACOBAB: Milk and Cookies, 13th Edition - Room on the Broom 18:34

7M ago18:34

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ACOBAB: Milk and Cookies, 13th Edition – Room on the Broom! Join Skyler, Jess, and Amanda for another short and fun episode showcasing children’s books. These mini episodes are co-hosted by kids and are made for kids (and those who are kids at heart).This week we are featuring Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson. The witch and her cat are happily …

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Cracking the Code: Mastering Chiropractic Artistry from Cervical to Thoracic Spine - Insights from 'The Art of the Anterior Dorsal' and 'Delivering the Lightning' Events 20:25

7M ago20:25

20:25

In today's episode, KTC Lead Facilitators Dr. Lance von Stade and Dr. Darren Murphy discuss: the origins of a collection of events known as KTC Explorations what training the art of chiropractic looks like at two events that Dr. Darren founded and facilitates, one titled "The Art of the Anterior Dorsal" and the other titled "Delivering the Lightnin…

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A Court of Books and Booze, Chapter 19; Don’t Let Her Stay! 50:27

7M ago50:27

50:27

Welcome to A Court of Books and Booze – Chapter 19, Don't Let Her Stay! Joanne knows how lucky she is. Richard is a wonderful husband, Evie is the most gorgeous baby girl, they live in a beautiful house… Life couldn’t be better... Until Richard’s twenty-year-old daughter Chloe turns up. Chloe hasn’t spoken to her father since the day he married Joa…

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Dr. Lance Reflects After a Session of Move. Breathe. Meditate. 5:44

7M ago5:44

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In this episode, Dr. Lance von Stade reflects after a session of Move. Breathe. Meditate. with his Thursday morning community of elementary school dads. He touches on: concentric circles of intention held for practice members by the doctors at Golden Gate Chiropractic the importance of integrity as a principle of life and KTC the value of vulnerabi…

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ACOBAB: Milk and Cookies, 12th Edition - The Very Hungry Caterpillar 14:06

7M ago14:06

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ACOBAB: Milk and Cookies, 12th Edition – The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Join Skyler, Jess, and Amanda for another short and fun episode showcasing children’s books. These mini episodes are co-hosted by kids and are made for kids (and those who are kids at heart).This week we are featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. We follow the life …

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From Olympic Athletic Trainer to Chiropractor: The Adventurous Journey of a Family-Centric Entrepreneur 26:48

7M ago26:48

26:48

In this episode, Dr. Lance von Stade describes his journey that includes: being an athlete hitting rock bottom (or what he thought was rock bottom) becoming the athletic trainer and strength coach for the USA Water Polo Women's Senior National Team through back-to-back World Championship gold medals learning hard lessons in personal development, im…

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Wei Wuxian is a Public Menace 54:40

7M ago54:40

54:40

Y'all, y'all, we're real excited for this one. It's a sloppy lil episode where we discuss the first two books of Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mo Dao Zu Shi. The first book took us months to read. The second? A couple days. Shit picks up and gets pretty evil. Delicious. Sarah talks about the walking source of embarrassment that is Wei Wuxia…

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A Court of Books and Booze, Chapter 18; The Song of Achilles! 50:06

7M ago50:06

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Welcome to A Court of Books and Booze – Chapter 18, The Song of Achilles! This Greek retelling of the Illiad, and what led up to it, is told in Patroclus' point of view. Achilles and Patroclus are two sons of kings who are brought together as boys. Patroclus, is an exile who is disowned by his father. Achilles is destined to become the greatest war…

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How to Harness the Power of Vulnerability with Dr. Dyllon Mawn 49:30

7M ago49:30

49:30

In this episode, Dr. Lance von Stade and Dr. Dyllon Mawn discuss: Kairos Training Culture as a container for vulnerability and evolution Shortening one's feedback loops to accelerate growth How harnessing the power of vulnerability overcame outworking others as the most effective strategy to achieve and create a dreamlife. At the end of the episode…

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The Road To Becoming a Lead Faciliator with Dr. Hannah Donahoe and Dr. Lance von Stade 32:01

8M ago32:01

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In this episode, Dr. Hannah Donahoe and Dr. Lance von Stade discuss: Hannah's path from student to KTC Club Facilitator and now to Lead Facilitator Hannah reflects upon the concept from KTC Energy Camp of empwer healing by guiding instead of puppeteering Lance discusses the law of demand and supply as it relates to the art of chiropractic and heali…

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ACOBAB: Milk and Cookies, 11th Edition - Paddington 20:43

8M ago20:43

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ACOBAB: Milk and Cookies, 11th Edition – Paddington! Join Skyler, Jess, and Amanda for another short and fun episode showcasing children’s books. These mini episodes are co-hosted by kids and are made for kids (and those who are kids at heart).This week we are featuring Paddington by Michael Bond. With nothing but a suitcase, several jars of marmal…

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Read More With Less 57:22

8M ago57:22

57:22

No spaceships, no magic systems this week, it's time for some straight up Literature. This week, we're reading Less and Less is Lost by Andrew Sean Greer. The first book is one of our favorites from 2020; the second is a sequel that dared us to ask the question, "wait what the hell could the sequel possibly be about?" We talk about the inherent rom…

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A Court of Books and Booze, Chapter 17; Fourth Wing! 2:40:09

8M ago2:40:09

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Welcome to A Court of Books and Booze – Chapter 17, Fourth Wing! Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life. But, the commanding general, her mother, has now ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders. But, dragons don’t bond to “fragile” humans. The…

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Harmony Within: Navigating the Yin and Yang of Women's Health, Group Facilitation, and Energy Management in Healing Practice with Dr. Claudia Catalan and Dr. Lance von Stade 31:28

8M ago31:28

31:28

In this episode, Dr. Claudia Catalan and Dr. Lance von Stade discuss: balancing the feminine & masculine while working with women's health and the pelvic floor bringing both of these energies when facilitating a group or working one-on-one with folks and methods & strategies that healing facilitators can use to receive and express energy while serv…

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