Best Gillian Davis Podcasts (2024)

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The Locket 30:30

2h ago30:30

30:30

A confederate soldier wears to the battlefield a cherished necklace from his beloved. When it returns to her she mourns, never imagining the surprise outcome. It's another beautiful story from the pen of Kate Chopin, as we lull you to sweet dreams here on Drift. Free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks …

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Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf 40:08

29m ago40:08

40:08

Welcome to this gentle take on an age-old story of the Three Little Pigs. Sometimes it feels right to turn old tales on their heads and imagine a happier outcome - one of coming together and finding peace. Have I given away too much? Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillo…

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The Missing Will: An Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot Mystery 37:26

4d ago37:26

37:26

A young woman enlists the help of Dame Christie's most famous puzzler solver in this story of a rich uncle who believes that he's outsmarted his orphan niece. Don't worry if you miss the how-he-did-it ending – you can listen again and again to the same gentle story on Drift. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to…

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Ibrahim Shikaki on the Political Economy of Palestine 1:15:01

5d ago1:15:01

1:15:01

In this episode, Jordan T. Camp speaks with economist Ibrahim Shikaki about the political economy of Palestine, the economic impacts of prolonged occupation, and waves of protests against the war in Gaza in this turbulent conjuncture. Conjuncture is a web series and podcast curated and co-produced by Jordan T. Camp and Christina Heatherton with sup…

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Thumbelina 34:03

11d ago34:03

34:03

Imagine a little maiden about 2-½ cm (or an inch) tall...who is snatched by a toad, courted by a mole and flown to a land as magical as she herself is. This is the tale of Thumbelina, by Hans Christian Andersen: a heartwarming story of care and karma to guide you to sleep on the tiniest of wings. Free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and Si…

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Pair Of Silk Stockings 30:02

23d ago30:02

30:02

When a woman finds herself with a bit of a windfall, she has great plans for her money, but goes off script in a most delightful way. Enjoy this short story, preceded by a brief meditation and followed by gentle waves, as we lull you to sweet dreams, peacefully on Drift. Free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free…

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Sleeping Beauty 19:40

25d ago19:40

19:40

As we drift off together in a quiet and very sleepy castle, enjoy a familiar and timeless tale of a princess, an angry fairy, and a 100 year spell broken only by one extremely brave and rather determined prince. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil. Both …

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East of the Sun and West of the Moon 32:41

1M ago32:41

32:41

A girl falls in love with a white bear who, as luck would have it, becomes a prince at night. But in a place east of the sun and west of the moon, he's in the clutches of an evil witch. Will the prince come up with a plan to marry his true love? Find out free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our w…

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A Life Changing Quandary: The Lady or the Tiger 32:29

1M ago32:29

32:29

Long before “Let's Make a Deal” made contestants choose among doors for their bounty or their booby prize comes this tale of a young man sentenced to pick his fate blindly: the fair maiden behind one door, or the savage tiger behind another. Who else loves a cliff-hanger? Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to ou…

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Night and Moonlight 37:29

2M ago37:29

37:29

The great American naturalist and essayist Henry David Thoreau takes us on a walk whereupon he ponders the wonders of the moon above, the sights, the sounds and the feel of an evening stroll. Join me for a relaxation, then the gentle words of Thoreau as we Drift into another good night's rest. FREE as always thanks to envyPillow.com and SierraSil.c…

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Puss In Boots: A Wink and a Wave 34:40

2M ago34:40

34:40

Long before a certain cat put on a hat, a wily feline who also had the gift of the gab was able to turn around his dear master's fortunes in the best of ways. And, oh, did he do it in style! Enjoy our own take on Puss, as we give this cat story yet one more life. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderf…

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The Happy Prince 39:19

2M ago39:19

39:19

Join me for a heartwarming story of a statue and his swallow companion. It's about selflessness, sacrifice and true friendship; a lovely tale by Oscar Wilde that begins with a gentle relaxation together, and ends with soothing waves as you Drift to sleep. Free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponso…

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The Clever Young Dragon Tamers 38:27

2M ago38:27

38:27

In this purr-fectly charming Edith Nesbit tale, a poor blacksmith's family contends with a fiery dungeon guest. With the aid of village children, they bring peace, change and a new take on your family pet. Listen free thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSi…

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Why the Sea is Salt: A Fable 28:54

3M ago28:54

28:54

This tale is one that is in no way based in science or fact, but instead one that has been passed on through the generations as somewhat of a cautionary tale, and one where the little guy wins. We'll have a brief meditation and relaxation, then our salty story and waves from the sea to help you float off to sleep. Free, thanks to our friends at enV…

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The Fairy Frog – A Jewish Fairy Tale 26:15

3M ago26:15

26:15

There once was a young man who listened to the dying wishes of his father. In return he was visited by a strange guest who repaid loyalty with some astonishing magic. Enjoy this Jewish Fairy Tale by Gertrude Landa, who also went by the name Aunt Naomi. Free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our won…

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The Leap Frog & A Little Match Girl 28:54

3M ago28:54

28:54

We depart from the norm with this duo from a favourite author, Hans Christian Andersen: The Leap Frog (about an amphibian who enters a competition to win a princess's hand) and A Little Match Girl, a sad but sweet tale that has stood the test of time. Enjoy a short session of breathing and relaxing, the two stories and then gentle waves as you drif…

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The Island of Nine Whirlpools 37:11

3M ago37:11

37:11

A queen wishes for a baby but when it turns out to be a girl, the king (who's a mad magician) loses it, banishes the girl for being sassy and makes sure no one can get to her because of nasty whirlpools. But if you know fairy tales, you can bet one clever sailor/suitor in a suitable sailor suit – say that three times fast - will not give up! Free, …

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The Sea Fairies 41:42

4M ago41:42

41:42

From Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum comes this charming tale of an old sailor and his young female friend who find themselves leaping past their fears and swimming with mermaids. Join me for a short relaxation followed by this gentle and beautiful story, as you're played off to sleep by (quite fittingly) soothing waves. Free, thanks to our frien…

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Lake of Swans 40:27

4M ago40:27

40:27

Still waters run deep when sorcery and enchantment combine to create a tale of love on a lake, tiaras and tantrums. Birds of a feather, indeed.... Drift is free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil. Both of them have been generous enough to offer 10% off all online p…

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Gillian Hart on South Africa and Palestine/Israel in a Global Frame 32:18

4M ago32:18

32:18

This episode features a talk by geographer Gillian Hart from the Howard Zinn Book Fair in San Francisco in December 2023. Hart interrogates the conflation of anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism and situates Palestine/Israel and South African apartheid in a global comparative frame. Conjuncture is a web series and podcast curated and co-produced by Jorda…

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The White Cat 41:21

4M ago41:21

41:21

Three princes are tasked with finding the most obscure treasures for their father in order to inherit a kingdom. And there's a magical white cat who makes the youngest of the lads' dreams come true! Hear how, that is, if you last until the end and the lovely waves we play to help you Drift off to sleep. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypil…

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Rapunzel Reimagined 42:28

5M ago42:28

42:28

When a desperate woman rescues an abandoned baby, she is vilified and fears for her daughter's safety. But a sweet inquisitive bird leads young Rapunzel to freedom and a love story unfolds outside of the girl's towering hideaway. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow an…

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Felicia and the Pot of Pink Carnations 38:35

5M ago38:35

38:35

Imagine a time of spells and fairies, of queens and peasant girls, talking animals and happily ever afters. This sums up a story of a poor girl who finds her fate decided for her again and again, but who wishes for all, even her enemy, only happiness. Enjoy this lovely fairy tale, won't you? Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pil…

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The Nightingale and a Rose-Coloured Ending 29:19

5M ago29:19

29:19

Oscar Wilde wrote this heart-wrenching tale of a nightingale that sacrificed its life for a man in love, but I couldn't let you go to sleep on the saddest of notes. So with his spirit's indulgence (I hope), I offer you a happier ending to a beautiful story. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonder…

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Ayyaz Mallick on Gramsci, Fanon, and Imperialism in the Global South 35:29

5M ago35:29

35:29

Jordan T. Camp speaks with geographer Ayyaz Mallick about Gramsci, Fanon, and challenges for movements in Pakistan, Palestine, and the Global South.Conjuncture is a web series and podcast curated and co-produced by Jordan T. Camp and Christina Heatherton with support of the Trinity Social Justice Institute. It features interviews with activists, ar…

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Cinderlad and the Princess on the Glass Hill 41:23

5M ago41:23

41:23

You've heard of Cinderella, of course, but this is the tale of a young man kept dirty and humble while his two older brothers go to compete in a contest to ride a steep hill and win the heart of a princess. Many surprises await in this delightful story of love and magic. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks…

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The Golden-Headed Fish 39:10

5M ago39:10

39:10

In a fable set in ancient Egypt, a devoted and desperate son has to choose between sacrificing a rare specimen and saving his ailing father, the king. What will he do? Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil. Both of them have been generous enough to offer 1…

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Adrift On a Lazy River 47:41

6M ago47:41

47:41

Join me on a perfect summer day story as six friends who've loved each other for decades float gently together down a gentle river. It's a tale set in modern day under blue skies with laughter, closeness and an undercurrent of love…and remember there’s an easy relaxation to begin our story, which is then followed by gentle waves at the end. Sweet d…

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The Princess and the Pea 33:29

6M ago33:29

33:29

Lentil me your ears: this is not your grandma's telling of the lumpy young woman and a lumpy mattress. No, this is very much a story of compassion and kindness: two things that matter most, regardless of status or station. Free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow a…

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Robin D. G. Kelley and Peter Linebaugh on American Thanatocracy 1:16:25

6M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

In this special episode, co-host Christina Heatherton moderates a conversation between historians Robin D. G. Kelley and Peter Linebaugh about their work on racism, capital, and punishment. This episode was co-produced with the Howard Zinn Book Fair.Conjuncture is a web series and podcast curated and co-produced by Jordan T. Camp and Christina Heat…

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Charles Dickens' The Child's Story 31:42

6M ago31:42

31:42

This is a most tender tale of a man who, whilst walking through the woods, meets himself at various stages of his life. It's lovely, relatable and so real that you'll find yourself walking alongside him, until you Drift off to sleep to gentle waves at the end (or hopefully even before). Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is fre…

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Rumpelstiltskin: What's In a Name, Anyway? 37:32

6M ago37:32

37:32

This story by the Brothers Grimm, but with a Driftesque ending that I promise you is not at all grim, is about a cranky little man with a most unusual talent: he can spin straw into gold. But when he tries to collect his outlandish fee, a young woman has to guess his unusual name. And does she? Listen to find out. Free, thanks to our friends at enV…

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Prince Hyacinth 33:38

7M ago33:38

33:38

A baby is born to a king and his wife, who have had cast upon them a spell: their child will have an enormous nose. But Prince Hyacinth must discover for himself that he has this unusual feature before the spell is broken; only then may he marry the Dear Little Princess of his dreams. Enjoy this French fairy tale, told to you in English, of course,…

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Rip Van Winkle: There's a Nap For That 40:58

7M ago40:58

40:58

A sleep story about a legendary sleeper? Perfect! We take you to a summer day in an idyllic woods where our humble hero nods off, only to awaken to a life he used to know. Sweet dreams to you and to Rip. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil. Both of them have been generous enough to offer 10% off all online pur…

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Last Dream of the Old Oak 33:32

7M ago33:32

33:32

Join me as we take you to the forest for the final days of a stately, majestic and aged tree. This exquisite Hans Christian Andersen tale sees the oak reminiscing about its many years in existence, and comparing its lifespan with that of an insect who lives but one day; a truly beautiful story that will have you Drifting into a sweet sleep. Thanks …

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A Visit From St Nicholas 17:17

7M ago17:17

17:17

Whether you await the arrival of Père Noel, Sinterklaas or good ol' Santa, this timeless classic is a story that resonates and stirs the hearts and memories of young and old alike. Some relaxation to start, plus the story behind the story. A Merry (or Happy) Christmas to you. Thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com for making Drif…

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Yes, Virginia: A Reason To Believe 20:11

7M ago20:11

20:11

Over 100 years ago, an eight-year-old girl wrote to the editor of a New York City newspaper with a question: Is Santa Claus real? This is the story of how that letter and its famous, beautiful response - which you will also hear - came to be. Thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com for making Drift free for you. Drift is free, tha…

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Louisa May Alcott's A Christmas Dream 44:45

8M ago44:45

44:45

Effie is a ten-year-old girl who has everything a child could want, except the spirit of Christmas in her heart. After she reads a Dickens classic and experiences a vivid dream, that all changes in this lovely tale of gratitude and generosity. Drift is free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors…

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Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe 29:45

8M ago29:45

29:45

Join me for this beautiful story set around Christmastime in the forests of Germany where a little girl who lives with her grandmother holds great hopes that angels will bring her a Christmas gift. This tale brings into sharp focus the joy of appreciating what life gives us every day. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraS…

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Gift Of the Magi 31:40

8M ago31:40

31:40

Long have the Wise Men been believed to have started the idea of giving presents at Christmas. But this couple's mixup could very well have spelled the end of that whole tradition. Oh my.... Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil. Both of them have been generous enough to offer 10% off all online purchases when y…

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Jordan T. Camp on Conjunctural Analysis 49:21

8M ago49:21

49:21

Christina Heatherton speaks with Jordan T. Camp about Antonio Gramsci, Stuart Hall, conjunctural analysis, and the politics of the present.Conjuncture is a web series and podcast curated and co-produced by Jordan T. Camp and Christina Heatherton with support of the Trinity Social Justice Institute. It features interviews with activists, artists, sc…

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The Fir Tree 35:36

8M ago35:36

35:36

In this retelling of a Hans Christian Andersen fable, a tree yearns for everything it does not have, until he gets it and realizes he should have appreciated what he had. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil. Both of them have been generous enough to offer 10% off all online purchases when you use the code drif…

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John Whitlow on Housing Struggles in Neoliberal New York 51:47

8M ago51:47

51:47

Jordan T. Camp speaks with law professor John Whitlow about conjunctural analysis, the law, Trumpism, and housing struggles in neoliberal New York City.Conjuncture is a web series and podcast curated and co-produced by Jordan T. Camp and Christina Heatherton with support of the Trinity Social Justice Institute. It features interviews with activists…

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Toinette and the Elves 43:21

9M ago43:21

43:21

This lovely story is about a little girl who helps an elf. He turns around and helps her become invisible, but is it a gift or a curse? She finds out – and so will you – in this beautiful tale set on Christmas Eve and morning. Enjoy Toinette and sweet dreams, mon ami! Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil. Both …

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The Book Of Beasts 33:30

9M ago33:30

33:30

Imagine a book where all you need to do is open a page and its subject would become reality. Edith Nesbit did: a little king learns the perils of magic and how sometimes a solution to a very big dilemma can be right under your nose. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil. Both of them have been generous enough to…

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Aladdin and His Magical Lamp 40:39

9M ago40:39

40:39

When a boy meets an “uncle” who happens to be a magician, he's introduced to a world of sorcery. Join this age-old tale and dream of genies yourself, with a brief meditation and an adventure that will gently illuminate your imagination. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and SierraSil. Both of them have been generous enoug…

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Fair, Brown and Trembling: An Irish Cinderella 36:03

9M ago36:03

36:03

There's more than one version of the Cinderella story, and this one comes from Celtic folklore. In it, a young girl named Trembling is picked on mercilessly by her sisters. Fortunately, help comes in the form of a henwife (a what?) who helps this Cinderella alter her fate with ending after ending! Enjoy. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful spons…

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The Spell On the Six Swans 32:39

9M ago32:39

32:39

Lesser known than many of their other tales, this is the Brothers Grimm story of six boys who are changed into birds, and whose younger sister makes a difficult vow to break their spell. Will she be able to do so, before meeting a dark fate herself? Well, Drift does promise you sweet dreams.... Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy …

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The Ugly Duckling 36:20

10M ago36:20

36:20

When asked if he'd ever write his life story, Hans Christian Andersen said that this tale was it. With that in mind, I shaped this popular classic for Drift, while staying loyal to its theme of rejection and unrequited love, balanced with our need for family and a sense of belonging. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors: enVy Pillow and …

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Opening Night with Gillian Jacobs and Griffin Newman 2:01:23

9M ago2:01:23

2:01:23

Sean talks to Gillian Jacobs and Griffin Newman about the movie Opening Night. They discuss John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, and growing as actors. Future episodes will be released sporadically, so we’ll let you know what movies will be covered on Instagram @TheFlagrantOnes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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