Best Holland Festival Podcasts (2024)

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93. Author Interview with Dan Malakin 56:55

2h ago56:55

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Frankie is searching the woods with Dan Malakin, author of The Wreckage of Us, to find out his approach to writing about complex subjects such as coercive control, how he balances writing while working a full-time job and the enduring influence of Columbo on his work. Follow Dan on Twitter at @DanMalakin and Instagram. Want to talk books? Email us …

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111. OCD and Psychedelics with Rose Cartwright 44:19

40m ago44:19

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In this episode, Prof Nutt meets with Rose Cartwright as she discusses the impact of psychedelics on her Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She reflects on some of the common misconceptions around OCD as well as the impact diagnosis and traditional treatment had on her life. Throughout the episode, she reflects on her own psychedelic experiences,…

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92. Author Interview with Sam Holland 51:59

5d ago51:59

51:59

Frankie is going to dark places with Sam Holland, author of The Puppet Master, to discuss what makes a psychopath, the importance of dogs in her new series and the joys of local research. Follow Sam on Twitter at @SamHollandBooks and Instagram at @samhollandbooks, or visit her website at www.samhollandbooks.com. Want to talk books? Email us at read…

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91. Author Interview with Trevor Wood 1:05:07

2h ago1:05:07

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Frankie is stalking the Newcastle streets with Trevor Wood, author of The Silent Killer, to find out how Nadina Matheson inspired his latest book, learn about how real-life medical developments have impacted his protagonist's story and the perfect recipe for a comforting mid-week dinner. Follow Trevor on Twitter at @TrevorWoodWrite and Facebook at …

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110. Ancient Wisdom in the Modern World with Satya 49:22

14d ago49:22

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In this episode, we meet with Satya, a consciousness activist, who has been entirely dedicated to the expansion and evolution of human consciousness for 15 years. Throughout this time, she has facilitated retreats for over 63,000 people around the world, with profound processes of transformation. Satya is the founder of Working With Satya and of th…

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109. Prisons and Drugs with Prof Karen Duke and Prof Susanne MacGregor 54:52

29d ago54:52

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In this episode, we meet with Prof Susanne MacGregor and Prof Karen Duke to explore the issues surrounding drug use in prisons. They discuss the ways vulnerable inmates can be targeted by gangs, as well as how various aspects of the prison environment can increase the potential harms of psychoactive substances. The risk matrix: Drug-related deaths …

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Harrogate Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024 Special 59:41

14d ago59:41

59:41

Frankie is heading up north to bring you all of the best bits from the Harrogate Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024. A HUGE thank you to the following folks for helping to make this wild ride of an episode happen: Ruth Ware, Katie, Lisa and everyone at Ed PR, the whole team at Harrogate, Suk Pannu, T.M. Logan, J.M. Hall, Ian Moore, …

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89. Author Interview with Kate Foster 50:02

25d ago50:02

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Frankie is on trial with Kate Foster, author of The King's Witches, to discuss the real history at the heart of her fiction, why stories of "witchcraft" endure and the mind-blowing true story that has inspired her next book. Follow Kate on Instagram at @katefosterauthor and Twitter at @katefostermedia. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedp…

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108. Psychedelic Education in the UK with Dr Duncan Still 48:44

27d ago48:44

48:44

In this episode, David Nutt meets with Dr Duncan Still, a GP with significant interest in integrative medicine. He highlights the importance of adopting a holistic approach when providing support for patients and connecting traditional medicine with modern medicine as opposed to discounting it. Duncan explains how this holistic and integrative appr…

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88. Author Interview with Kellye Garrett 38:35

1M ago38:35

38:35

Frankie has found Kellye Garrett, author of Missing White Woman, live and in-person to discuss her journey through writing, why she doesn't let trauma define her characters, her secret to the best mash potatoes and so much more! Our conversation was recorded backstage at Capital Crime 2024, so please excuse the audio quality and background noise. F…

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87. Author Interview with Jo Callaghan 58:05

2M ago58:05

58:05

Frankie is future-gazing with Jo Callaghan, author of In the Blink of an Eye and Leave No Trace, to discuss how much "luck" can play a part in publishing, the impact of AI on the industry and how to balance life and full-time job with writing. Follow Jo on Twitter at @JoCallaghanKat. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Fo…

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107. Kava with Dr Apo Aporosa 1:04:59

1M ago1:04:59

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In this episode we meet with Dr Apo Aporosa He discusses his unconventional route to his PhD, having not finished school and joined the Army followed by the police only to break into academia at a masters level and continuing studies from there. Apo talks about his PTSD diagnosis and his subsequent journey with Kava, a spiritual drink consumed in F…

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86. Author Interview with Sally Hepworth 54:20

2M ago54:20

54:20

Frankie is going down under with Sally Hepworth, author of Darling Girls, to discuss the importance of positive representation of neurodivergence in literature, changing the conversation on "villains" and how she managed not to fold under the pressure of laundry-gate. Follow Sally on Instagram at @sallyhepworth or visit her website at www.sallyhepw…

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85. Author Interview with Kate Mosse 55:27

2M ago55:27

55:27

Frankie is setting sail with the iconic Commander Kate Mosse, author of The Ghost Ship and so many more incredible books, to find out the inspiration behind the latest chapter in the Joubert Family Chronicles, how to build trust with your readers and her plans for a new genre direction. Follow Kate on Twitter at @KateMosse and on Instagram at @kate…

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106. The Microdot Gang with Kate Hayes 1:02:44

2M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

In this episode, Kate Hayes reflects on her experiences with the LSD Microdot Gang, drawing upon her interactions and experiences with Dr. Christine Bott and Richard Kemp. She addresses Richard and Christine’s aspiration to bring about positive change in the world using LSD which led to their eventual arrest following involvement in an LSD producti…

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84. The Return of Karin Slaughter 51:42

2M ago51:42

51:42

Frankie will trent carefully as the legendary Karin Slaughter returns to discuss her latest book, This is Why We Lied, the art of creating complex characters, avoiding classic tropes and the importance of hope in crime stories. Follow Karin on Twitter at @SlaughterKarin and on Instagram at @karinslaughterauthor. Want to talk books? Email us at read…

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83. Author Interview with Ellery Lloyd 54:26

3M ago54:26

54:26

Frankie is painting the town dead with Ellery Lloyd (aka Collette Lyons and Paul Vlitos), authors of The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby, as they discuss the art of truly collaborative writing, practical advice for historical research and the real artists that inspired their latest book. Follow Ellery Lloyd on Twitter at @ElleryLloydAuthor and on …

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82. Author Interview with Suk Pannu 54:24

3M ago54:24

54:24

Frankie is cooking up a storm with Suk Pannu, author of Mrs Sidhu’s ‘Dead and Scone’, as they discuss developing a beloved character across multiple mediums, balancing procedural policing with amateur sleuthing, the enduring genius of Agatha Christie and how John Betjeman did Slough dirty. Follow Suk on Twitter at @sukpannu and on Instagram at @suk…

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81. Author Interview with Katy Massey 54:01

3M ago54:01

54:01

Frankie is exploring 70s Leeds with Katy Massey, author of All Us Sinner, to discuss moving from memoirs to crime fiction, how her mother inspired her latest work, how to approach researching the recent past and the representation of sex workers in literature. Follow Katy on Twitter at @TangledRoots1. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpo…

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105. MDMA medicalisation in the US with Dr Julie Holland 53:13

2M ago53:13

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In this episode we meet with Dr Julie Holland. She discussed how MDMA influenced her career and inspired her to investigate its therapeutic potential. Controversially, she has investigated the effect of MDMA in schizophrenia and its potential in preventing paranoia and inhibiting auditory hallucinations during its effects. Dr Holland touches upon d…

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80. Author Interview with Chris Carter 1:04:17

3M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Frankie is stumbling upon a series of murders with Chris Carter, author of The Death Watcher, to find out how becoming a writer saved his life, the real events that inspired his latest book and why he'll always travel the world to meet his readers. Follow Chris on Instagram at @chriscarterbooksofficial. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburied…

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79. Author Interview with Tim Weaver 1:00:23

3M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Frankie says her first hello to Tim Weaver, author of The Last Goodbye, as they discuss adapting books for the screen, the discipline of writing constantly, creating characters that endure and the underated excellence of a Five Guys burger. Follow Tim on Twitter and Instagram at @timweaverbooks. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@…

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Wrapping Up the TravelCommons Journey 25:58

3M ago25:58

25:58

Finishing up 19 years of thinking way too much about travel, I indulge in a little bit of nostalgia and talk about my personal travel philosophy. But before that, we compare three Mid-South river cities -- Nashville, Louisville, and Memphis -- talk about the recovery of business travel, and enjoy a full listener mail bag. Check out this episode's s…

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Podcast #200 — Wrapping Up the TravelCommons Journey

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TravelCommons’ final stop Finishing up 19 years of thinking way too much about travel, I indulge in a little bit of nostalgia and talk about my personal travel philosophy. But before that, we compare three Mid-South river cities — Nashville, Louisville, and Memphis — talk about the recovery of business travel, and enjoy a full listener mail bag. Al…

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78. Author Interview with Stig Abell 59:01

3M ago59:01

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Frankie found great company in a Lonely Place with Stig Abell, author of Death in a Lonely Place, as they discuss writing for the joy if it, how to fit your word count in around a very busy lifestyle, coming to terms with your writing ticks and the best Agatha Christie books. Follow Stig on Twitter at @StigAbell and on Instagram at @thestigabell. W…

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104. Psychedelics in New Zealand with Dr Suresh Muthukumaraswamy 45:23

3M ago45:23

45:23

In this episode, we meet with Dr. Suresh Muthukumaraswamy, an Associate Professor of Pharmacy in Auckland. Dr. Muthukumaraswamy discusses his early research, exploring the functional connectivity of substances like DMT and Ketamine. He proceeds to share insights into his breakthrough realisation regarding the disparity between the self-reported suc…

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77. Author Interview with John Connolly 51:13

4M ago51:13

51:13

Twice upon a time, Frankie visits a whole new world with John Connolly, author of The Land of Lost Things, to learn about the personal meaning behind his writing, bring folklore to life, being constantly annoyed and the ineffable simplicity of a plain cinnamon bun. Follow John on Twitter at @jconnollybooks and on Instagram at @johnconnollybooks. Wa…

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103. Neuroimaging with Prof Mitul Mehta 1:01:52

3M ago1:01:52

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Professor Mitul Mehta explains how his studies in neuroscience and the role of dopamine in learning and memory led to his own career in neuroimaging. He offers an overview of what neuroimaging entails and how these scans can contribute to the advancement of research. Drawing from his latest research centred around Schizophrenia, Mitul delves into o…

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76. The Return of Helen Fields 50:21

4M ago50:21

50:21

Frankie is on the hunt for a killer with Helen Fields, author of Profile K, as she rises from the literary graveyard to discuss the importance of sharing the victim's story, the evolution of profiling technology and the makings of a murderer. Follow Helen on Twitter at @Helen_Fields and on Instagram at @helenfields_author, or visit her website at w…

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75. Author Interview with Caz Frear 53:37

4M ago53:37

53:37

Frankie is making herself at home with Caz Frear, author of Five Bad Deads, as they discuss the differences in writing domestic noir vs. police procedurals, the dangers of self-perception and how her first book changed her life. Follow Caz on Instagram at @cazzifwrites. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Ins…

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102. MDMA and the Octopus with Dr Gül Dölen 1:06:45

4M ago1:06:45

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In this episode, Prof Neill and Dr Thurgur meet with Dr Gül Dölen, a neuroscientist known for studying social behaviour and psychedelic drugs. Together, they explore the role of critical periods in trauma and mental health; following the potential of Psychedelics in reopening critical periods which were previously thought to be closed, they debate …

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74. Author Interview with J.M. Hall 55:01

4M ago55:01

55:01

Frankie is in a staff meeting with the wonderful J.M. Hall, scriptwriter and author of A Clock Stopped Dead, to discuss writing through anger with tea and sponge cake, dealing with unsolicited honesty and the soothing impact of a green pen. Follow Jonathan on Instagram at @jm_hall_writer. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.c…

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73. Author Interview with Emily Freud 46:33

5M ago46:33

46:33

Frankie is backpacking through Thailand with the delightful Emily Freud, author of Her Last Summer, to discuss writing worlds that you know, the theraputic power of structuring a narrative, working "the twist" into a story and the life (and death) saving power of the Kindle. Follow Emily on Twitter at @MsEmilyFreud and Instagram at @emilyfreud_. Wa…

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Podcast #199 — Smile for Security: Facial Recognition in Travel

5M ago

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I knew these travel delays were aging me Using my face as my boarding pass to get on a flight to Oaxaca, Mexico and then as my passport to get back in the US got me thinking about how facial recognition has permeated the travel experience. To help us understand where this is going, we talk with two travel industry experts, Dr. Sheldon Jacobson and …

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Smile for Security: Facial Recognition in Travel 39:59

5M ago39:59

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Using my face as my boarding pass to get on a flight to Oaxaca, Mexico and then as my passport to get back in the US got me thinking about how facial recognition has permeated the travel experience. To help us understand where this is going, we talk with two travel industry experts, Dr. Sheldon Jacobson and Henry Harteveldt. But before that, we tal…

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101. LSD, Nazis and the CIA with Norman Ohler 53:32

4M ago53:32

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In this episode, Prof Nutt meets with German author Norman Ohler as he speaks about his new book “Tripped” which addresses drug use in post-Nazi Germany. Ohler shares how a secret history held back therapeutic research of psychedelic drugs for decades and eventually Nazi policies became part of the foundation of America’s War on Drugs. Ohler discus…

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72. Author Interview with Simon McCleave 38:11

5M ago38:11

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Frankie is exploring a remote island with Simon McCleave, author of The Drowning Isle, to discuss how his career in television and film development has influenced his approach to crime writing, what he learned from going on police ride-alongs and the iconic legacy of The Bill. Follow Simon on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @simonmccleaveauthor …

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71. Author Interview with TM Payne 51:49

5M ago51:49

51:49

Frankie is walking the streets of Liverpool with TM Payne, author of Long Time Dead, to find out all about her journey to becoming a crime writer, the key to writing a killer epigraph, the power of poetry and just how fun vegetables can be. Follow Tina on Twitter at @Tinap66Payne. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follo…

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70. Author Interview with C.L. Taylor 48:58

5M ago48:58

48:58

Frankie sits down with the incredible C.L. Taylor, author of Every Move You Make, to discuss the horrors of stalking, writing about trauma, meeting your characters in real life and the best recipe for garlic bread. Follow Cally on Twitter at @callytaylor, on Instagram at @cltaylorauthor and sign up for her newsletter at www.cltaylorauthor.com. Want…

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100. 100 Years of the Maudsley Hospital with Dr James Rucker 41:53

5M ago41:53

41:53

On the 100th Episode of the Drug Science podcast, Prof David Nutt meets with Dr James Rucker to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Maudsley Hospital. James shares his experiences as one of the first clinicians in a psychedelic study hosted by David Nutt before explaining his own personal journey into psychedelic research. Starting from a PhD in Gen…

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69. Author Interview with Abigail Dean 49:02

5M ago49:02

49:02

Frankie is down the rabbit hole with Abigail Dean, author of Day One and Girl A, to discuss conspiracy theories, how to write when you have a full-time job and her truly perfect hair. Follow Abigail on Twitter and Instagram at @abigailsdean. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandb…

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68. Author Interview with Jane Casey 46:10

6M ago46:10

46:10

Frankie is on the Maeve with the wonderful Jane Casey, author of A Stranger in the Family, to discuss writing a long running series, carrying books in your head and the comforting power of mac and cheese. Follow Jane on Twitter and Instagram at @janecaseyauthor. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram a…

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99. Anyone's Child with Anne-Marie Cockburn and Jane Slater 57:40

5M ago57:40

57:40

In this episode, we meet with Jane Slater, co-founder of Anyone’s Child and Anne Marie, a mother who tragically lost her child, Martha, to an accidental overdose. Anne and Jane discuss the consequences of drug policy failures and the need for safe drug use education, drawing in on Anne’s personal journey. She discusses the pain of losing a loved on…

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67. Author Interview with Mandy Robotham 41:30

6M ago41:30

41:30

Frankie is heading back in time with Mandy Robotham, author of The Hidden Storyteller, to discuss writing historical crime fiction, research highlights, the endless allure of spy stories and cracking knits. Follow Mandy on Twitter at @mandyrobothamuk and on Instagram at @robothammandy. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.com …

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66. Author Interview with Gregg Hurwitz 54:09

6M ago54:09

54:09

Frankie is very X-cited to be joined by Gregg Hurwitz, author of the iconic Orphan X books and so much more, to discuss the latest instalment in series, the importance of reading broadly and the beauty of a dog's life. Follow Gregg on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @GreggHurwitz. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmai…

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London Vacation Rental Woes; Hertz's EV Retreat 28:07

6M ago28:07

28:07

I walked by Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre after a weekend of wrestling with Booking.com and TravelNest‘s service agents, trying unsuccessfully to not let them screw up my London vacation rental. The Macbeth soliloquy about a tale “full of sound and fury, signifying nothing” pretty much summed up my experience — lots of talk that yielded nothing. But …

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Podcast #198 — London Vacation Rental Woes; Hertz’s EV Retreat

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Booking.com’s Customer Service Center? I walked by Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre after a weekend of wrestling with Booking.com and TravelNest‘s service agents, trying unsuccessfully to not let them screw up my London vacation rental. The Macbeth soliloquy about a tale “full of sound and fury, signifying nothing” pretty much summed up my experience — …

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