Best Jordan Crittenden Podcasts (2024)

In the second of the five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit an enlightening conversation from 2023's festival exploring the undercurrent of class on queer literature featuring Joelle Taylor and Abi Fellows SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Find out more about The Coast is Queer and sign up to their ma…

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59: The Coast is Queer: Queer Representation in Commercial Fiction with Tanya Byrne, Tasha Suri and Laura Kay. 1:18:40

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In the first of the five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit an enlightening conversation from 2023's festival exploring queer representation in commercial fiction featuring Tanya Byrne, Tasha Suri and Laura Kay. SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Find out more about The Coast is Queer and sign up to the…

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58: From Short Story to Radio Drama: Recording 'Anne' with Kristin Burniston and Duncan Illing 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Brighton Book Club, we talk to two Brighton-based writers – Kristin Burniston and Duncan Illing – who have teamed up to transform Kristin's wonderful short story, Anne, into a radio drama. We discuss everything from the publishing industry, to special effects, writing Brighton and Brighton's writing community.…

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57: Summer Reads with Jo Furniss, Cassie Bruce and Sophie Flynn 1:00:00

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On this month's show, we speak to two Brighton based writers Jo Furniss and Cassie Bruce about their new novels DEAD MILE and SIRENS BAY. We also speak to the excellent Sophie Flynn about her new novel WHAT STAYS UNSAID, a thriller set over a hen weekend Dartmoor. Follow the show over on InstagramBy RadioReverb

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56: Brighton Book Festival with Althea Woolf, Sheika Helawy, Taha Kehar, Helen Lederer and Roy McFarlane 1:00:00

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On the show today, we speak to co-director of Brighton Book Festival Althea Woolf, Sheika Helawy, Taha Kehar, Helen Lederer and Roy McFarlane. You can buy tickets from brightonbookfestival.co.uk and follow us on Instagram to find out more about the events spoken about in today’s show over at @btnbookclub.…

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55: It's the Reverbathon! Supported by Brighton Fringe, Hove Creative Writing Club and The Real Writers Circle 33:02

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It's the Reverbathon and we're back with a special show recorded in the Radio Reverb studio with a host of fab live guests and sponsors. Please consider making a donation to keep us ad-free and creating the show. You can do so here. More about Jenni and her work at Brighton Fringe Book tickets to Mrisi's show More about Hove Creative Writing Group …

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54: Graham Bartlett, Katy Massey and Tanya Byrne 1:00:00

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We're joined by three fantastic Brighton authors: Graham Bartlett, Katy Massey and Tanya ByrneBy RadioReverb

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53: Brighton Debut Authors Ania Card and Sarah Butler plus a Brighton Fringe Preview 1:00:00

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This month we speak to Brighton based debut novelists, Ania Card and Sarah Butler, both of whom have books out with indie presses. Ania talks about writing not in her native tongue, about exploring queer identity and how the writing community has helped her reach success. Sarah talks about the move from short fiction to a novel and how the Sussex l…

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52: Brighton Bestsellers with Elly Griffiths, Dorothy Koomson and Jack Jordan 1:00:00

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Our Brighton Bestseller episode features the wonderful Elly Griffiths, Dorothy Koomson and Jack Jordan. If you enjoy the show, please do rate review and subscribe!By RadioReverb

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51: Real Writers Circle Takeover 1:00:00

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This month’s show is hosted Victoria Robson and Cindy Etherton, co-founders of Real Writers Circle, a Brighton-based a community of writers who meet monthly to share work, support, and friendship. Victoria and Cindy talk to Circle members Ciar Byrne, Jackie Mendoza and Kate Marsh about their favourite books and their influence on their writing. And…

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50: Christmas Gift Guide 2023, Idra Novey and why you should all join Jericho Writers 1:00:01

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Join Jericho Writers More about TAKE WHAT YOU NEED The books spoken about on the show: Fiction 1a: Penance by Eliza Clark 1b: Pretty as a Picture by Elizabeth Little 2a: In Memoriam by Alice Winn 2b: Ghost Girl, Banana by Wiz Wharton 3a: Mrs S by K Patrick 3b: Dryland by Sara Jaffe 4a: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto 4…

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49: Lisa Fransson, Deborah Jenkins and Emma Jackson 1:00:00

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On this month’s show, we hear from Lisa Fransson about her new novel THE SHAPE OF GUILT, to Deborah Jenkins about her debut collection of short stories, WINTER LIGHTS and to Emma Jackson’s new book WITCH YOU WEREN’T HERE. Our next show is our bumper Christmas recommendation special with bookseller, Elizabeth Perry. We’ll go through the top 5 bestse…

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48: The Coast is Queer LGBTQ+ Literature Festival 2023 1:00:01

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On the show, we hear from Lesley Wood, CEO of New Writing South and director of the festival; from David Sheppeard from festival partner, Marlborough Productions; from Alexa Rusakoff, one of the student curators behind Friday’s event; from Okechukwu Nzelu who joins us to talk about his in-conversation event with Max Lobe and the workshop on charact…

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47: Eliza Clark's 'Penance', Elizabeth Delo, Deborah Price and Joseph Zigmond 1:00:00

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This month, we speak to Elizabeth Delo, author of BECOMING LIZ TAYLOR, about why she decided to set part of her debut novel in Brighton and how overhearing a conversation in a queue sparked the idea for the book. We also talk to Brighton based Deborah Price about her memoir THE PEANUT FACTORY about living in London squats in the 80s. We talk to Bri…

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46: Claire Fuller, Chloe Michelle Howard, Emma Claire Wilson and The First Graphic Novel Competition 56:44

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We're back from our short summer hiatus with a jam-packed episode for you. We speak to Brighton based Chloe Michelle Howard about her debut novel SUNBURN – a beautiful sapphic comic of age story set in rural Ireland in the 1990s, to former Brighton resident Emma Claire Wilson about her debut novel THIS CHILD OF MINE and what it was like to grow up …

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45: Lily Lindon, Talia Hibbert, Amy Lavelle, Joe Bedford and Amita Murray 1:00:03

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This month we talk to Lily Lindon about her new queer rom com MY OWN WORST ENEMY, to Talia Hibbert about her new YA rom com HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS AND UNFAIRLY CUTE as well as her appearance at Brighton Book Festival on June 24. We also speak to two Brighton writers, Amy Lavelle and Joe Bedford about their new books, HOME SWEET HOME and A BAD DECADE FOR…

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44: Amy Key, Katherine Bradley, The Creative Writing Programme and Jane Crittenden 59:59

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On this month’s show, we talk to poet Amy Key about her new book ARRANGEMENTS IN BLUE and her appearance as part of Brighton Festival’s books and debate programme on April 20th; to local writer Kate Bradley about her new novel THE SISTERHOOD – a feminist retelling of Orwell's 1984; to Cathy Haywood and Mark Slater about the Creative Writing Program…

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43: Spring Reads, Brighton Book Festival and Chikodili Emelumadu's DAZZLING 59:32

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A list of the books spoken about on this month's show! Windmill Hill - Lucy Atkins - 25th May Transitional - Munroe Bergdorf - out now All the Beauty in the World - Patrick Bringley - out now Fire Rush - Jacqueline Crooks - out now Scorched Grace - Margot Douaihy - 6th April Books & Islands in Ojibwe Country - Louise Erdrich - 20th April Voyager - …

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42: Sea swimming in books with Josie Lloyd and Mark Radcliffe, Brighton Fringe preview and Sophie Flynn's ALL MY LIES 1:00:00

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This month, we go sea swimming with Brighton based writers Josie Lloyd and Mark Radcliffe, and we speak to the author of this month’s book club book IF THEY KNEW, Sophie Flynn. We also give you a curated preview of literary events in this year’s Brighton Fringe Festival which runs through May. Our next book club book is DAZZLING by Sussex-based Chi…

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41: Romantic Comedies, Lost Love, Second Chances and Jessica George's MAAME 1:00:02

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This month we’re talking all things romance in books. Anna speaks to Joseph Murray about his new novel, FLING, a laugh out loud Irish romantic comedy which follows a couple who both turn to a dating app when they face problems in their relationship. She talks to Julia Boggio about SHOOTERS, her romantic comedy set in the world of wedding photograph…

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40: Three Brighton Writers for 2023: PD Viner, David Bramwell and Jo Bloom, plus The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton 53:27

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Christmas is over for another year, and on this episode, we’re bringing you three exciting interviews with Brighton writers to help inspire your reading for 2023. I talk to PD Viner about his crime thrillers and his community-based writing routine. I speak to author of Ridley Road, Jo Bloom, about her new book permission which explores non-monogamy…

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39: Bumper Christmas Book Recommendation Special! 1:00:00

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We’ve got a jam-packed Christmas special for you this month. We speak to five writers of Christmas books: Hayley Webster, Alexandra Benedict, Andy Leach, Lotte James and Lizzie Huxley-Jones. I’m joined by Elizabeth Perry who runs through the top 5 fiction and non fiction bestsellers this year and suggest her alternative recommendations that you may…

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38: Peter James, Gabrielle Zevin's Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, and Ann Girdharry 1:00:02

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On this episode of the Brighton Book Club, we speak to Brighton icon and crime writer extraordinaire Peter James about everything from bringing the internet to Sussex, to shadowing the police, to the real life Roy Grace. We discuss the kindle Storyteller Award with Ann Girdharry, and we discuss this month’s book club book TOMORROW AND TOMORROW AND …

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37: Books Set In Brighton featuring Jamie West, Daren Kay, Sue Teddern and Alison Belsham, plus Rachelle Atalla's THE PHARMACIST 1:00:01

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We love books and we love Brighton and we love books set in Brighton! Anna is joined by Jamie West, Daren Kay, Sue Teddern and Alison Belsham who talk all about their books set in our fine city. Anna is also joined by Rachelle Atalla to discuss this month's book club book, THE PHARMACIST. Our next book club book is Gabrielle Zevin's Tomorrow and To…

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36: Honey & Spice, The Coast is Queer, Fatal Shore Festival, Small Wonder Festival, Mark Thompson and Helen Trevorrow 1:00:00

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This episode is packed full of great upcoming book events in Brighton and Sussex as well as some great local authors and publishers. We also discuss this summer’s hottest rom com, HONEY & SPICE by Bolu Babalola. We speak to William Shaw about Fatal Shore as part of Shoreham Festval next month; Lesley Wood about The Coast is Queer Festival, Susannah…

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35: The Kemptown Bookshop, Lily Lindon, Cate Quinn and Chloe Timms 1:00:00

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We are back from our summer break with a jam-packed show. We speak to the new owner of Kemptown Bookshop, Cathy Haywood, about her plans for the shop as well as YA specialist, Remony Hart about her plans for the new YA and kids’ section. Caitlin Gleeson speaks to Lily Lindon about her new book DOUBLE BOOKED, and I interviewed Cate Quinn about one o…

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Checking In: Some Thoughts on Uvalde, & Heard vs. Depp - plus an "Unsolved Summer?" 11:46

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Before discussing some upcoming projects for the show, Dark Dark World host, Jordan Crittenden, shares some thoughts - mostly on the shooting in Uvalde, and the Heard vs. Depp defamation trial. Check out Jessica Winter's article on the defamation trial for The New Yorker magazine: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-depp-heard-ve…

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34: Summer Reads, Brighton Book Festival, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, The West Hill Writers and Laura Kay 1:00:00

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It’s our Summer Reads Special and we have a jam-packed episode for you this month, full of fabulous book recommendations from Caitlin Gleeson at City Books, a great interview with Laura Kay about her Brighton-based new book TELL ME EVERYTHING, a chat with Carolynn Bain about Brighton’s very own Book Festival at the end of June. We also have the ple…

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Doc Doc World: Bad Vegan (Netflix 2022) 1:40:19

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Jordan is joined by his dear friend and father, Professor Jack Crittenden, to discuss Netflix's totally wacky true crime docuseries, Bad Vegan. Music by Jordan Crittenden Check out Jack's book, Stalking White Crows, which is briefly discussed in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Stalking-White-Crows-Evidence-Consciousness/dp/1789042186/ref=sr_1_…

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33: Brighton Fringe, Do No Harm and The Human Body is a Hive 1:00:01

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On this episode, we take a deep dive into one of this year’s most highly anticipated thrillers DO NO HARM with Brighton-based writer Jack Jordan, who also sticks around to talk about our book club book FINGERSMITH by Sarah Waters. We talk to our wonderful sponsor Brighton Fringe and Hammer and Tongue tell us about their poetry slams and we also tal…

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Episode 32: The Murder of Ricky Cowles Jr. 1:19:21

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When a young man is found shot and beaten in the bedroom of his apartment, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department struggle to identify a motive or suspects. Written and read by Jordan Crittenden Music by Jordan Crittenden, Doug Maxwell, Anno Domini Beats Sources consulted: - Los Angeles Daily News. "Lancaster woman convicted in 1997 slaying of…

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(YouTube vlog rip): "Relax, Cops! Fentanyl Isn't as Strong as You Think | a PSA from Dark Dark World" 14:15

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Some of you have asked for podcast versions of the YouTube vlogs, and you've been heard! Here ya go... Jordan discusses the recent case of Troy Nokes, a NJ man charged with the manslaughter of his 12 year old nephew. The case serves as a springboard for Jordan to launch into a PSA regarding the misinformation surrounding the fentanyl epidemic. Musi…

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32: Brighton Writers of Historical Fiction and Toni Morrison's RECITATIF 1:00:00

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On this episode, we talk to three Brighton-based writers of Historical fiction: Fran Quinn, author of THE SMALLEST MAN, Jacquie Bloese, author of THE FRENCH HOUSE and Caraline Brown, author of THE CANDLELIT MENAGERIE. Caitlin Gleeson speaks to art historian and curator Alexandra Loske, curator at Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museums, and Anna discus…

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The OnlyFans Stalker of Somersworth, NH | plus a message from Jordan 22:39

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Dark Dark World host, Jordan Crittenden, discusses the disturbing story of Mauricio Damian-Guerrero, the young man who recently stalked an OnlyFans model from inside her mother's home. Written & read by Jordan Crittenden Music by Jordan Crittenden, Doug Maxwell, Asher Fulero To support Dark Dark World: http://www.patreon.com/darkdarkworld Web: http…

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31: From Fact to Fiction with Melissa Fu, Alice O'Keefe and Nofel Nawras. Plus Creative Future's Writers Awards 1:00:01

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This month, we talk to authors who take three very different periods in history and use them to form their fiction. Brighton-based Alice O’Keeffe’s new book SKYLARK explores the controversial SpyCops scandal of the 90s; local writer Nofel Nawras' book BRIGHTON FUNK is a coming-of-age story of a mixed-race teenager, dealing with the turbulent period…

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Leslie Van Houten Denied Parole...Again!? 24:14

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Jordan discusses the utter madness in former Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten's ongoing fight for parole. Check out Jordan and Ed's previous episode on Charles Manson and The Family: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aVFcRHlocDAVbACnvPMRd?si=q9gmspjMSqqkqZlq4YULfA To support Dark Dark World: http://www.patreon.com/darkdarkworld Web: http://ww…

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Laura Brand is Back! Another Interview with The Siren of San Quentin 40:22

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Toolbox Killers expert, Laura Brand, returns to Dark Dark World! Jordan asks Laura about the making of her documentary, The Toolbox Killer, before answering some listener questions and looking ahead to Laura's upcoming projects. Follow Laura Brand on Instagram: @siren_of_san_quentin Music by Jordan Crittenden To support Dark Dark World: http://www.…

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Episode 31: Nags Head Tom (Murder on the Outer Banks) 53:12

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When a young woman is raped and murdered on the beaches of the Outer Banks of the Carolinas, the list of potential suspects is vast. And with Hurricane Emily bearing down on the coast, investigators must act quickly to solve the case. Written and read by Jordan Crittenden Music by Jordan Crittenden, Doug Maxwell, Godmode, The Whole Other, pATCHES A…

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30: New Beginnings with Claire Fuller, Beth Miller, Lisa Edwards and Jo Furniss 1:00:00

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On the first Brighton Book Club episode of of 2022, we’re talking new beginnings. Lisa Edwards, Sussex author of CHEAT PLAY LIVE, joins us to talk about the book that follows the author as she starts again in her forties and redefines what it traditionally to be a woman. We walk to Beth Miller about her new book THE WOMAN WHO CAME BACK TO LIFE, abo…

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KILLER SANTA - Our 2021 Holiday Special! 55:39

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Happy Holidays, Listeners! Today Jordan tells the story of Killer Santa - one of the most horrific true crime Christmas tales of all time. Later, Ed C. joins Jordan to discuss the case and to wish all of the listeners a joyous Holiday Season! *Written and read by Jordan Crittenden *Music by Parenthetical Girls, Jordan Crittenden, Doug Maxwell, Anno…

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29: Christmas Recommendations Special with City Books, Daunt and Afrori and The View Was Exhausting 1:00:00

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On this episode of the Brighton Book Club, We have a BUMPER recommendation special. Caitlin Gleeson from City Books runs us through their top 10 bestsellers; Elizabeth Perry gives us her alternative suggestions and Carolynn Bain, founder of Brighton's Afrori Books runs us through her top six book-buying suggestions. We also talk to Mikaella Clement…

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(Part 2 of 2) Doc Doc World - Sophie: A Murder in West Cork (Netflix, 2021) 55:19

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In this final part of the latest installment of Doc Doc World, Jordan finishes John Dower's 2021 true crime docuseries, Sophie: A Murder in West Cork. The Netflix series covers the investigation into the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, a French film and TV producer who was killed in 1996 while vacationing at her holiday cottage in West Cork, I…

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Our Three-Year Anniversary Special! 1:05:33

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Celebrating three years of Dark Dark World, Jordy and Ed C come together for a night of fun! They talk some Seinfeld, answer some listener questions, and debut a new line of merch courtesy of Cinna! Then, in the spirit of Halloween, the Good-Time Buddies break down some of their favorite spooky songs! *Art & Merch Design: https://twitter.com/cinnam…

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(Part 1 of 2) Doc Doc World - Sophie: A Murder in West Cork (Netflix, 2021) 1:41:32

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In the latest installment of Doc Doc World, Jordan tackles John Dower's 2021 true crime docuseries, Sophie: A Murder in West Cork. The Netflix series covers the investigation into the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, a French film and TV producer who was killed in 1996 while vacationing at her isolated holiday cottage in West Cork, Ireland. In …

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28: Man Booker Prize Deep Dive, Evie Wyld and the Brighton Bookshop 1:00:00

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On this episode of the Brighton Book Club, we take a deep dive into the Man Booker longlist with KD Books, talk to founder of the Brighton Book Shop, Lois, about their LGBTQIA+ charity bookselling venture and Evie Wyld joins us to discuss this month's book club book, THE BASS ROCK.By RadioReverb

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Episode 30: The Skull at Linden Lake 42:43

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In the summer of 1996, while out fishing at Linden Lake near Hamilton, OH, two boys make a gruesome discovery... Written and read by Jordan Crittenden Music by Jordan Crittenden, Doug Maxwell, Asher Fulero, Kwon, Vans in Japan Sources: - Lee Lofland - The Graveyard Shift blog. https://leelofland.com/tag/tina-mott/ - Forensic Files (FilmRise): "Skin…

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27: Heidi James, the Women's Prize Shortlist, COMA Comic and more 1:00:00

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On this episode of the Brighton Book Club, we hear from local author of LOVE IS THE ANSWER, Ben Craib, talk to avid reader Laura Mugridge about the Women's Prize shortlist (plus bonus material on Sally Rooney and Jessie Cave's SUNSET), to artist and creator of COMA, a graphic novel depicting the author's 15-day medically induced coma, Zara Slattery…

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The End-of-Summer Q&A! 1:24:09

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At long last, the Q&A episode has arrived! Jordy and Ed C answer all of your questions, including some real humdingers from the Patrons! The Good-Time Buddies deliver some humor, some grossness, some austerity, and, of course, a half-baked hot-take from Jordy. *Art: https://twitter.com/cinnameana *To support Dark Dark World: http://www.patreon.com/…

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26: Footnotes: Lulu Allison's SALT LICK is released! 18:56

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Local bookseller and journalist, Caitlin Gleeson talks to local artist and writer, Lulu Allison, about her new book SALT LICK which has just been released with Unbound after a crowdfunding campaign. Find out more: https://luluallison.net/By RadioReverb

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