Best James And Nora Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 657 - Jonathan Livingston Seagull, by Richard Bach 1:04:40

32m ago1:04:40

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Caw caw! Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a New Age messiah. Or is it? All we know is that this seagull loves to fly and craves perfection -- which is somehow an allegory for self-improvement? This episode is also sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was compose…

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Dimitri Leonidas | A Charioteer's Journey 1:00:42

3d ago1:00:42

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On this episode of Story & Craft, we sit down with actor Dimitri Leonidas, who is known for a number of projects, including his role as Hober Mallow in the Apple+ series, “Foundation”...as well as the new Roland Emmerich series, “Those About to Die” on Peacock, where he stars alongside Anthony Hopkins. Dimitri discusses his journey from child actor…

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Season 8 Ep 11 -- Irene Tan of Whisky Mentors & Canterbury Liquors 1:48:57

4d ago1:48:57

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For some, whisky is a passing thing to enjoy every now and again ("gimme a Scotch on the rocks!"), for others it it's a hobby to be explored while you're living the rest of your life as normal, and for others, like Irene Tan, it's a fascination and an obsession. Irene Tan is, perhaps, one of the most passionate people in whisk(e)y here in the US an…

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Ep 656 - Thérèse Raquin, by Émile Zola 1:04:59

5d ago1:04:59

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This podcast is about to REAL! In that we are about to talk about Realism and Naturalism, two things we definitely have an amazing handle on. And did Émile Zola have a handle on them in his notable novel Thérèse Raquin? Tune in to find out. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overd…

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Nora Zehetner | Lone Star Connections 43:48

12d ago43:48

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On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Nora Zehetner. We discuss her experiences working on various TV shows like “The Right Stuff”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, and “Designated Survivor”, as well as her recent movies including “Blood for Dust” and “Boneyard”. We chat about our shared history of growing up in Richardson,…

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Ep 655 - Heartburn, by Nora Ephron 1:10:06

12d ago1:10:06

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Nora Ephron is known mainly for her films, but her voice comes through loud and clear in Heartburn, a thinly-veiled autobiographical novel about love and divorce and how much she doesn't like Washington DC. This episode is also sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme m…

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S3:E10 - 'Tis Pity She's a Wh*re 2:10:22

13d ago2:10:22

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It’s been a long road, but we have finally come to our Season 3 finale: ‘TIS PITY SHE’S A WHORE! If you thought Hamlet was incestuous…buckle up, friends, because things are about to get weird. And do especially mind the content notes on this one. CONTENT NOTEThis play and this episode depicts overt misogynist violence, including a graphic onstage m…

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Season 8 Ep 10 -- Daniel Whittington of The Whiskey Vault 1:45:32

18d ago1:45:32

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Jason spends some quality time with Daniel Whittington of The Whiskey Vault and Wizard Academy. Together the two have an absolute *brilliant* conversation discussing independent bottling, whisky marketing, whisky blending, music. An eye-opener of an episode, to be sure! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour (of the aforementioned SCN Balcones), and…

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Ep 654 - Spy for George Washington (Choose Your Own Adventure), by Jay Leibold 1:07:44

22d ago1:07:44

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You find yourself facing a cherry tree. Is it on the level? Is it secretly plotting revenge against the President? Make a choice and dive into this revolutionary tale. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…

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James Comey | Say More... 1:03:14

25d ago1:03:14

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On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Former FBI Director & Author, James Comey. Comey shares a humorous anecdote about a prank played on him in college, discusses his new crime novel “Westport”, and reflects on his career in law enforcement and government…as well as the challenges of having worked as the FBI Director durin…

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Ep 653 - A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, by James Joyce 1:08:24

29d ago1:08:24

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To celebrate Bloomsday (however inadvertently), we decided to make our first foray in the work of James Joyce. His debut novel riffs on themes and characters that feature prominently in the rest of his canon, so join us for a discussion of modernist novel structure, semi-autobiographical lyricism, and what you should run off to smell if you find yo…

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Season 8 Ep 9 -- Emma Crandall & Gabe RiCharde, Balcones Distilling 1:35:08

1M ago1:35:08

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The first in a series of interviews held in Texas during an SCN launch features Jason sitting down with Emma Crandall & Gabe RiCharde of Balcones Distilling. The trio discuss distilling and blending practices, basically all things Balcones, but touch on the category and future of American Single Malt writ large. This episode is paired quite well wi…

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Ep 652 - The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, by Carson McCullers 1:02:41

1M ago1:02:41

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Sometimes you read a book from 1940 and you get a little upset about how relevant its characters and themes remain more than 80 years later. Sometimes! McCullers' debut novel explores capitalism, alienation, and poverty in the American South at the tail end of the Great Depression. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod o…

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Ep 651 - The House of Bernarda Alba, by Federico García Lorca 1:00:11

1M ago1:00:11

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Often grouped with the other plays in García Lorca's unfinished "rural trilogy," The House of Bernarda Alba is a claustrophobic drama about control, conformity, and one mother's intimidating cane. Which daughter will get Pepe? Will that horse stop kicking the wall? Will grandma ever be free?? These questions and more on this week's episode. This ep…

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Season 8 Ep 8 -- Ian Stirsman, Master Distiller, MGPi (Ross & Squibb) 2:02:40

2M ago2:02:40

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Joshua and Jason met MGP's Master Distiller, Ian Stirsman, on a chance encounter at the legendary Jack Rose Dining Saloon just after an equally legendary Single Cask Nation event just after the pair won the 2024 Icons of Whisky Award for Independent Bottler of the Year. Having the chance to talk to someone responsible for making the world's most re…

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Ep 650 - The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #4) 1:37:21

2M ago1:37:21

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Percy Jackson and friends are back for the penultimate entry in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. This installment in Rick Riordan's mythological mash-up benefits from additional emotional complexity and deepened character relationships. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise o…

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Stop! Homer Time: The Iliad - Episodes 5 & 6 (Books 10-14) 1:34:23

2M ago1:34:23

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For our latest show-within-a-show, we'll revisit Ancient Greece through Emily Wilson's new translation of Homer's The Iliad. We'll be reading it a few books at a time and having a more in-depth chat about it than we do about most books. These two episodes cover Books 10-14. Episode 5: It's time for a three-fer! This little triptych of books explore…

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Michael Beach | A Journey From Roxbury 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

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On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Michael Beach. We chat about Michael’s journey from Boston, to being a working actor for the past few decades. We discuss the turning point in his life that led him from an aspiring football career to the prestigious halls of Juilliard. We touch on his varied roles on shows such …

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Ep 649 - Sing, Unburied, Sing, by Jesmyn Ward 1:08:32

2M ago1:08:32

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This week we travel back to Bois Sauvage to revisit the work of acclaimed author Jesmyn Ward. Sing, Unburied, Sing introduces us to a family on hard times, preparing to welcome back a member from prison while also grappling with the ghosts that demand their attention. For more discussion of Jesmyn Ward, head to Ep 283 - Salvage the Bones. This epis…

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Ep 648 - Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill and Rosa Lee Beeland (Bonus Episode) 1:17:01

2M ago1:17:01

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We're learning how to THINK AND GROW RICH with our good frenemy Napoleon Hill! To join us for future bonus recordings, head to patreon.com/overduepod. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Advertise on Overdue See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:…

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Catharine Daddario | The City Cat’s Craft 58:13

2M ago58:13

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On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Catharine Daddario. We cover a lot of ground with Catherine, who has an infectious enthusiasm for her craft. We discuss her New York City upbringing as a "latchkey kid", as well as how she’s adjusting after her recent move to Los Angeles. We discuss the dynamics of growing up alo…

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Season 8 Ep 7 -- James Saxon, friend, and Whiskymaking Director, Compass Box 1:38:34

2M ago1:38:34

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Joshua, Jason, and James have some shared history as all three started their whisky careers via their blogs. Joshua had Jewmalt, Jason had Guid Scotch Drink, and James had Scotch Odyssey. Fast-forward 13 years and, well, you know Joshua and Jason's story with the birth and growth of Single Cask Nation, but James' journey (or should we say odyssey) …

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Ep 647 - I, Robot, by Isaac Asimov 1:10:22

2M ago1:10:22

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Isaac Asimov's short story collection-turned-novel has very little to do with the mid-2000s Will Smith movie adaptation, which is a good thing. It's a lot less about robots rising up and killing their creators, and more about the law of unintended consequences. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ove…

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S3:E9 - The Lion King with Arezou Amin (At the Movies Series) 1:17:10

2M ago1:17:10

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This episode in our At the Movies series, we’re tackling everyone’s favourite childhood trauma, THE LION KING! With very special guest Arezou Amin, we tackle what Matthew Broderick is doing in this movie, how Hamlet’s dad pales in comparison to Mufasa, and to what extent Disney atones for its sins in the sequel. CONTENT NOTE: The Lion King famously…

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Ep 646 - A Bear Called Paddington, by Michael Bond 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

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"We just found this bear at the train station and he seems cool? Like he's good at shopping and staring at people. Let's bring him home! Don't mind all the mess he makes." That's probably what the Browns said to themselves upon first spying a charming little bear at Paddington Station. Celebrate Children's Book Week with us by diving into the first…

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Season 8 Ep 6 -- Chris Riesbeck, his whisky career, and Found North! 2:02:21

2M ago2:02:21

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Few people in the industry have had as storied career in whisky in the way that Chris Riesbeck has. Aside from Chris' story being a fascinating one, Chris is a dear friend and someone Joshua and Jason have been keen to have on the podcast. Today is that day. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as the boyz did. Add to all this, Joshua and Jas…

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Episode 13: Catfishers, Scammers, Stalkers, Oh My! 1:06:47

3M ago1:06:47

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Elaina St. James discusses her experiences with catfishers, scammers, and stalkers in the adult entertainment industry. She shares her background and the precautions she takes to protect herself and her family. Elaina highlights the prevalence of stalkers and the challenges faced by women in dealing with unwanted attention. She then delves into the…

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Ep 645 - Sharp Objects, by Gillian Flynn 1:00:58

3M ago1:00:58

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Did you know that before Gillian Flynn brought us the book Gone Girl, the movie Gone Girl, and the concept of "Gone Girl-ing" someone, she wrote a murder mystery about a different kind of unhealthy family dynamic! This episode briefly discusses self-harm. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Visit AuraFrames.com and use code OVERDUE at checkou…

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Ep 644 - Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi 1:08:43

3M ago1:08:43

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This graphic memoir (ahem) This collection of comics chronicles the life of an Iranian girl named Marji, whose experiences are heavily based on those of author Marjane Satrapi. Satrapi lived through the Islamic Revolution in Iran and its authoritarian aftermath, and her story is one of resistance, education, and the difficulty of finding yourself a…

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Season 8 Ep 5 -- Answers to recent questions and SCN updates! 1:59:03

3M ago1:59:03

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Since Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) acquired Single Cask Nation (SCN) a number of questions have come up from around the whisky world. Listen in as Joshua, Jason, and Jess tackle these questions and clarify a few misconceptions. Add to this, the 3 J's share the news of a number of bottlings being released (right now) both in the US and around the…

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Ep 643 - Holes, by Louis Sachar 1:06:52

3M ago1:06:52

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Holes! We all need 'em, we all love 'em. This is a book where a boy is sentenced to dig a bunch of holes out in the desert because he was accused and convicted of a crime he didn't commit. That's bad! But he also discovers a little something about himself and his family, and makes a new friend. That's good! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

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Episode 12: AI - The End of Content Creators? 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

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Summary The conversation explores the impact of AI (Artificial Intelligence) on social media influencers and content creators. It discusses the potential of AI chat bots and the desire for an emotional connection with them. The limitations of AI chat bots and the challenges of creating emotional connection with synthetic influencers are also examin…

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Shohreh Aghdashloo | Be Brave...But Be Careful 1:24:48

3M ago1:24:48

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On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Shohreh Aghdashloo. We explore Shohreh’s journey from Iran to Hollywood, which is as captivating as her performances. Shohreh shares her early defiance against cultural norms and her celebrated career milestones, including her Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning roles.…

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Ep 642 - Last Night at the Telegraph Club, by Malinda Lo 1:10:24

3M ago1:10:24

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Lo's award-winning novel seeks to shine a light on marginalized experiences from mid-century San Francisco. What's most impressive is how she's synthesized all of her research into a couple of fresh, compelling characters - allowing the story to honor the historical record without feeling overly bound by it. Our theme music was composed by Nick Ler…

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