Best Emily Strand Podcasts (2024)

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Funny Story by Emily Henry | fake dating at its FINEST 1:27:58

14h ago1:27:58

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On this episode, Cheli and Yajaira both discuss Funny Story by Emily Henry. Join them as they delve into one of the worst situations a fiancée can deal with (their fiancé leaving her for his best friend) and even worse circumstances (she now has to live with that best friend's ex). Trust, you will fall in love with these characters! There Are No Ga…

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Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren | pretending to be married to your husband (who you're already married to)??? 1:19:07

2d ago1:19:07

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In this episode of the Book Fix podcast, hosts Cheli and Yajaira dive into Christina Lauren's highly anticipated novel, The Paradise Problem. They humorously explore the main character's dilemma of having to marry a man for cheaper rent - then having to pretend to actually be married to her husband (weird!). Throughout the book, watch the hosts' al…

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Graham McNeill, "Horus Heresy - False Gods" (Games Workshop, 2014) 31:39

3d ago31:39

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For years, fans have been clamoring for novels about the Horus Heresy - the bloody civil war that set Space Marine against Space Marine and nearly spelled the end of mankind at the hands of the traitor Horus. False Gods takes the epic story onwards as Horus struggles to keep his armies in line and the seeds of his downfall are sown. Join us as we s…

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Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez | find your man at Home Depot or end up in the Andrea pit 57:17

8d ago57:17

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Join Cheli and Yajaira, hosts of the podcast The Book Fix, as they delve into Abby Jimenez's novel, The Worst Wingman, part of the Amazon Original, Improbable Meet Cute series. The hosts provide a comprehensive summary of the book while also taking an entertaining detour into various tangents. Join as they discuss the Andrea Pit, a place where indi…

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Season Five Finale | Tier List full of our AMAZING reads of 2024 SO FAR 1:55:14

9d ago1:55:14

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Reaching our halfway point in the podcast feels like a huge milestone! Join Cheli and Yajaira as they recount their reads from January to June and place them in a tier list of their making. Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout our three years of having this podcast. We are very happy with the outcome of our creation and our looking…

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The catastrophic health consequences of racism with Layal Liverpool 38:39

10d ago38:39

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We like to think of science and medicine as unbiased, unaffected by social constructs. But we see evidence to the contrary everyday, from false yet persistent claims that black people’s bones are denser to the reality that the covid-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted people of colour. In her debut book Systemic: How Racism is Making Us Ill, sc…

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Voyage into Genre LIVE feat. Andrea Hairston, Veronica Roth, Rebecca Thorne, & Nghi Vo! 43:17

16d ago43:17

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The first-ever Voyage into Genre live tour is in the books—and what a tour it was! Intrepid authors Andrea Hairston, Veronica Roth, Rebecca Thorne, and Nghi Vo spent a whirlwind week traveling from Seattle to New York with stops every night along the way. We're pleased to share excerpts from their tour kick-off at Third Place Books (with TJ Klune m…

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Racial Justice and the Catholic Church with Matt Kappadakunnel 43:49

18d ago43:49

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Matt Kappadakunnel joins the podcast again to discuss important topics from his book, The Catholic Church and the Struggle for Racial Justice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saintlywitnesses/message

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Potterversity Episode 52: The Ivory Tower, Harry Potter, and Beyond 1:08:22

18d ago1:08:22

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Get a preview of the latest Harry Potter academic anthology, featuring a diverse array of essays on the series. We're joined by Dr. Lana Whited (Ferrum College), editor of The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter (University of Missouri Press, 2002), one of the first anthologies focused on the series, and now the second volume, The Ivory Tower, Harry Potte…

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The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden | when the neighbors won't stop snooping 1:15:04

24d ago1:15:04

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Donate or share links to aid Palestine! https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.map.org.uk/ In this episode of "The Book Fix," Yajaira and Cheli dive into the gripping thriller "The Housemaid is Watching" by Freida McFadden. This book is the third book in the Housemaid series where FMC, Millie, is trying to enjoy domestic bliss for all of two seconds bef…

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Being on the Frontlines for Justice with Br. Ken Homan, SJ 27:25

24d ago27:25

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In this episode, Br. Ken shares the his faith journey and why he is dedicated to the social teaching of the Catholic Church --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saintlywitnesses/message

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The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden | justice for millie and her dreams of living a violent-free life 1:05:53

25d ago1:05:53

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Donate or share links to aid Palestine! https://www.pcrf.net/ https://www.map.org.uk/ Welcome to this week's Tuesday episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli delve (once again) into the suspenseful world of Freida McFadden's thriller, The Housemaid's Secret. Yajaira and Cheli explore the continuation of Millie's character where she's just a house…

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On the hunt for alien life with Lisa Kaltenegger 41:38

25d ago41:38

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If (or maybe when) we find alien life in the universe, will it look like us? As telescopes become bigger, our ability to peer into the cosmos is only getting better. So the question may not be “will we find something?” but rather “what exactly should we be looking for?” Lisa Kaltenegger is an astrophysicist and founding director of Cornell Universi…

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All Systems Red by Martha Wells | when robots rebel and become autonomous 36:58

30d ago36:58

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On this week's Thursday episode of The Book Fix, hosts Yajaira and Cheli delve into the first installment of Martha Wells' acclaimed series, "All Systems Red." The episode kicks off with a brief introduction to the book's premise: a security android, self-named "Murderbot," that has hacked its own governor module and is now free to act independentl…

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Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon | stranded on ice with an alien romance 49:36

1M ago49:36

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On this week's Tuesday episode of The Book Fix, hosts Yajaira and Cheli dive into the wildly popular romance novel "Ice Planet Barbarians" by Ruby Dixon. The hosts start by introducing the book, setting the stage for the unexpected adventure that the protagonist, Georgie, finds herself in after being abducted by aliens. They discuss the initial pre…

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Episode 33: The DeFrancesco Interviews, Part 2 1:02:40

1M ago1:02:40

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In this episode, we discuss the second of Michael DeFrancesco's interviews with Fr. Rivers in the last few years of Rivers’ life, recently posted to YouTube. Emily and Eric are joined by Fr. Tom DiFolco, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and fellow friend of Fr. Rivers. The three point out interesting features of the second DeFrancesc…

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Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez | summer love with a slightly cursed romance 1:18:58

1M ago1:18:58

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In this episode of "The Book Fix," hosts Yajaira and Cheli dive into Abby Jimenez's heartwarming novel, "Just for the Summer." The book tells the story of Justin, cursed with the peculiar fate of having every woman he dates find their true love immediately after him. When he meets Emma, who is similarly cursed, they decide to date for the summer, h…

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The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams | batting for love with the bros 1:06:16

1M ago1:06:16

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Consider donating or sharing these donation links to aid Gaza: https://crisisrelief.un.org/opt-crisis https://www.savethechildren.org/us/where-we-work/west-bank-gaza And these links are to aid Congo, as well: https://crisisrelief.un.org/t/drc https://donate.unhcr.org/int/en/democratic-republic-congo-emergency In this week’s Tuesday episode of The B…

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Emily H. Wilson celebrates the expansive world of science fiction 29:01

1M ago29:01

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From Dune to The Three Body Problem, is science fiction having a moment? Attention to the genre, as well as TV and films based on it, seems to have exploded in the past few years. With sci-fi often getting a bad rap, it’s time to ditch the snobbery and celebrate its complexity and diversity. And who better to do this with than New Scientist’s scien…

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Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark | Rivals, Romance, and Ridiculous Lines 55:38

2M ago55:38

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Welcome back to this week's Thursday episode of the Book Fix podcast where your hosts, Yajaira and Cheli, dive headfirst into their first Sophie Lark book. And they're starting strong with the Brutal Prince which is an enemies to lovers, mafia romance, where a fierce rivalry between two powerful families leads to an unexpected marriage of convenien…

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The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | Discussing Fan Fiction, Age-Gap Romances, and Book Adaptations! 1:30:25

2M ago1:30:25

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Welcome back book friends to this week’s Tuesday episode of the Book Fix podcast! We’re discussing the popular book that may or may have not been inspired by One Direction, “The Idea of You” by Robinne Lee! Remember when fan fiction was just a secret hobby we whispered about? Now, it's a phenomenon that's shaped our understanding of fandom culture …

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Potterversity Episode 51: Music and Fantasy in the Harry Potter Franchise 1:10:04

2M ago1:10:04

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Get swept away by the cinematic sounds of the Wizarding World. We're joined by musicologist Dr. Daniel White (University of Huddersfield), who has a new book about the music of two major fantasy franchises, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. He talks about the musical foundation laid by John Williams in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and ho…

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Emily Strand and Amy H. Sturgis, "Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away" (Vernon Press, 2023) 56:51

2M ago56:51

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'Star Wars' is a global phenomenon that in 2022 celebrated its 45th year of transmedia storytelling, and it has never been more successful than it is today. More 'Star Wars' works than ever are currently available or in simultaneous development, including live-action and animated series, novels, comics, and merchandise, as well as the feature films…

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Elizabeth Kolbert on what we’re missing in the fight against climate change 32:48

2M ago32:48

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How do we understand the stakes of climate change, and communicate them? As we’re facing the consequences of climate change and our historical inaction as a species, how do we come to terms with the reality and uncertainty of our situation? In H is for Hope: Climate Change from A to Z, Journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Kolbert …

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Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn | Penelope finally gets HER MOMENT 1:14:33

2M ago1:14:33

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Hold onto your corsets and prepare for another whirlwind of disappointment as Cheli and Yajaira take a sarcastic stroll down Regency Lane with their review of "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton" by Julia Quinn on this eye-rolling episode of The Book Fix Podcast. Which, according to Lady Danbury, this will be the best season yet! With a healthy dose of skept…

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Episode 32: The DeFrancesco Interviews, Part 1 54:36

2M ago54:36

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In this episode, we discuss the first of the interviews Michael DeFrancesco conducted with Fr. Rivers in the last few years of Rivers’ life, recently posted to YouTube. Emily and Eric listen to clips of the interview and discuss their broad-ranging implications for worship today. For Episode 32 Show Notes, click here.…

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The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland | a book where no MAN is needed 1:02:35

2M ago1:02:35

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Welcome back book besties to this week's Thursday episode of the Book Fix with your hosts, Yajaira and Cheli and Yajaira. In this episode, they dive headfirst into Sutherland's spellbinding tale of women supporting women in the face of, well, men... let's be real. From the very first page, listeners are treated to a wild ride through a world where …

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Elegy for the Undead by Matthew Vesely | the zombie apocalypse is hitting different in this one :( 1:07:28

2M ago1:07:28

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Welcome back to this week's episode of the Book Fix podcast with your hosts, Yajaira and Cheli, discussing a heartbreaking story of two husbands attempting to survive a zombie outbreak! In this episode they review the book, "Elegy for the Undead" by Matthew Vesely which is a novella packed with heavy emotions. Join the besties as they discuss wheth…

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Meredith Broussard on trusting artificial intelligence 28:27

2M ago28:27

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How much faith should we be putting in artificial intelligence? As large language models and generative AI have become increasingly powerful in recent years, their makers are pushing the narrative that AI is a solution to many of the world’s problems. But Meredith Broussard says we’re not there yet, if we even get there at all. Broussard is the aut…

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The Teacher by Freida McFadden | How many plot twists can you throw in a book??? 1:13:23

2M ago1:13:23

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Welcome back book friends to this week's episode of the Book Fix podcast with your hosts, Yajaira and Cheli. If you've followed us long enough then you KNOW that Freida McFadden has become a beloved author, but this book is a little different than the rest due to its uncomfortable topic surrounding a teacher (well two teachers, but that's all I'll …

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Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver | A book about killin' but the worst part is the ice cream 1:04:17

3M ago1:04:17

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Grab your literary knives because Cheli and Yajaira are here to dissect and discuss "Butcher and Blackbird" by Brynne Weaver on this week's episode of the Book Fix Podcast! The hosts dive deep into the dark world crafted by Brynne Weaver, where the line between friends and romantic partners is crossed-oh and our main characters who are serial kille…

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A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen | This boy forreal got 3 moms and 2 dads 1:10:31

3M ago1:10:31

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In this week's episode of the Book Fix Podcast, hosts Yajaira and Cheli delve into the mesmerizing world of Danielle L. Jensen's latest novel, "A Fate Inked in Blood." Jensen is known for her gripping storytelling and richly imagined worlds, and in this one she takes readers on an unforgettable journey filled with intrigue, forbidden love, and comp…

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Book Boyfriends vs Red Flags! 51:23

3M ago51:23

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Get ready to swoon and laugh out loud in this special bonus episode of the Book Fix podcast, where hosts Yajaira and Cheli combine two of their favorite things: book boyfriends and Red Flags... JK its the party game, Red Flags! (which you MAY have seen on Tiktok) Yajaira and Cheli kick off the episode by discussing which book boyfriends have stolen…

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Jen Gunter on the taboo science of menstruation 39:17

3M ago39:17

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Half of the human population undergoes the menstrual cycle for a significant proportion of their lifetimes, yet periods remain a taboo topic in public and private life. And that makes it harder both to prioritise necessary scientific research into conditions like endometriosis and for people to understand the basics of how their bodies work. Blood:…

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Potterversity Episode 50: Teaching, the Hogwarts Way 57:18

3M ago57:18

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In the last of our episodes featuring contributors to our book, Potterversity: Essays Exploring the World of Harry Potter, take a look at two very different teachers: Albus Dumbledore and Dolores Umbridge. Our guests are Dr. M'Balia Thomas (University of Kansas) and Dr. Brent Satterly (Widener University), whose chapters focus on Hogwarts professor…

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Wole Talabi, "Convergence Problems" (Astra Publishing House, 2024) 1:01:24

3M ago1:01:24

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In his new story collection Convergence Problems (DAW Books, 2024), Wole Talabi investigates the rapidly changing role of technology and belief in our lives as we search for meaning, for knowledge, for justice; constantly converging on our future selves. In “An Arc of Electric Skin,” a roadside mechanic seeking justice volunteers to undergo a proce…

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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden | an unforgettable twist of events! 1:13:21

3M ago1:13:21

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Welcome back to this week's Thursday episode of the Book Fix podcast where your hosts, Yajaira and Cheli finally discuss one of McFadden's most popular books, "The Housemaid." This one.. now this one was a wild ride from start to finish with the many surprises and unexpected turns. Join the besties as they discuss a story where our main character j…

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First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston | a little white lie turned into multiple identities 49:04

3M ago49:04

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Welcome back book besties to this week's Tuesday episode of the Book Fix. In this one your hosts, Yajaira and Cheli embark on a surprising exploration of Ashley Elston's latest thriller, "First Lie Wins" which was highly recommended on Booktok (but more importantly by Reese Witherspoon)! Join the besties as they discuss whether or not this thriller…

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Adapting Liu Cixin’s "Three-Body Problem" for Television 1:21:46

3M ago1:21:46

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It’s the UConn Popcast, and today we discuss Netflix’s new screen adaptation of Chinese science fiction author Liu Cixin’s Three Body trilogy. We discuss the battle between the eye and the idea in film and television science fiction, and whether the new show strikes a successful balance. We consider some of the challenges involved in adapting this …

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Where's Molly by HD Carlton | the cat and mouse duet spin off 50:22

3M ago50:22

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Welcome back to thie week's Thursday episode of the Book Fix podcast where your hosts, Yajaira and Cheli continue with the cat and mouse world through a recently released spin off titled "Where's Molly". Join the besties as they discuss whether or not they would recommend this dark romance spin off. There Are No Gays In Montana Coming out can be ha…

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Bride by Ali Hazelwood | not our first omegaverse rodeo 1:22:56

3M ago1:22:56

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Welcome back to this week's Tuesday episode of the Book Fix Podcast where your hosts, Yajaira and Cheli, read the recently paranormal romance released by the stem girlie, Ali Hazelwood. Bride follows our protagonist, Misery, who is a vampyre needing to marry the alpha werewolf, Lowe for a marriage of convenience but there's an ulterior motive behin…

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Stranded on a fantastical planet: The strange creatures of Scavengers Reign 33:01

3M ago33:01

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Fish you wear like a gas mask, moss that turns a robot sentient and critters that will eat your rash – all these oddities and more cohabit on the planet Vesta, the setting for the animated miniseries Scavengers Reign, where a group of human space travellers must innovate with what they find in the landscape to survive. While all this sounds fantast…

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Potterversity: A Harry Potter History Holiday 50:16

3M ago50:16

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Hop on a tour of the UK this summer to see Harry Potter and more beloved works of fantasy come to life. On this episode, sponsored by History Bites Tours, Katy and Emily speak with History Bites founder Solomon Schmidt about the literary-inspired tour of England and Scotland he'll be leading in July. Solomon is the author of eight books in his Hist…

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Episode 31: Found Family, Found Footage 1:03:22

3M ago1:03:22

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In this episode, we interview Michael and Martha DeFrancesco, a Cincinnati couple who enjoyed a life-long friendship with Fr. Rivers that can only be described as “found family.” Martha and Michael share personal memories and wonderful details about Fr. Rivers the man (rather than the legend). They also share a few treasures in the form of footage …

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All This Twisted Glory by Tahereh Mafi | the love triangle of the century 1:35:00

3M ago1:35:00

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Welcome back to this week's Thursday episode of the Book Fix podcast where your hosts, Yajaira and Cheli, continue the heart wrenching fantasy of This Woven Kingdom by discussing the third book of the series. Alizeh, our protagonist is the long-lost queen to the Jinn throne, and through a marriage of convenience to King Cyrus, the king to Tulan, sh…

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It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey | when a rich girl meets a sea captain 1:16:16

3M ago1:16:16

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Welcome back, book lovers, to this week's Tuesday episode of the Book Fix Podcast where your hosts, Yajaira and Cheli, discuss a book that was once heavily recommended on Booktok. Join the besties as they review a book where the main character is too rich for her own good, but luckily a sea captain becomes her anchor. There Are No Gays In Montana C…

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