Best Layden Podcasts (2024)

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#191 - Louie Stowell 28:36

2h ago28:36

28:36

Children's author and illustrator, Louie Stowell joins us this week to chat about the success of the Loki series, accidentally becoming her own illustrator and the challenges of finding a readership with middle grade books. (Photo by Robin Christian ©) https://lokibooks.com/books/making-enemies 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access t…

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Seth Shapiro: Building a Career Ahead of Disruption 48:27

40m ago48:27

48:27

🎙️ I’m very excited to share Episode 3 of Your Career, Unscripted featuring two-time Emmy award winner Seth Shapiro! 📽 Seth is a global leader in media and technology, and he has built an insanely unique and successful career at the heart of disruption. 💡 Seth's journey is a masterclass in anticipating industry shifts, taking calculated risks, foll…

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#190 - Cameron Capello 27:09

7d ago27:09

27:09

Debut novelist and TikTok/Instagram content creator, Cameron Capello joins us this week to chat about her new book, how her TikTok followers inspired her to finish it and her favourite romance tropes. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and …

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#189 - Ellie Monago 33:45

14d ago33:45

33:45

Psychological thriller author and practicing therapist, Ellie Monago joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her latest novel, her ups and downs in publishing and why she ultimately decided not to have an agent. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 …

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Julia (Cabral) Flavin: If You Don't Ask, You Don't Get 51:02

10d ago51:02

51:02

🤝 Episode 2 of Your Career, Unscripted, is out! I am so thrilled to share this episode with Julia (Cabral) Flavin, Senior Director of Product Marketing at LinkedIn (where she's grown her career for over a decade). 📈 Julia started her career in Finance, before pivoting first into the Tech industry, then into the Marketing field. Today, Julia leads a…

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#188 - Olivia Petter 33:38

21d ago33:38

33:38

Author, journalist, broadcaster and one of Forbes' 30 under 30s, Olivia Petter is on the podcast to talk about her debut novel, fiction versus non-fiction and her writing and publishing adventures! [Photo by Alexandra Cameron] 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tr…

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#187 - Kitty Johnson 25:54

28d ago25:54

25:54

Contemporary fiction writer, Kitty Johnson is on the podcast discussing the ups and downs of her long journey to publication, her latest novel 'Prickly Company' and volunteering to help local hedgehogs. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa an…

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Shawn Layden - A 32 year Career at Sony. How hard can it be? 1:06:10

26d ago1:06:10

1:06:10

I could not be more excited to kick off this podcast with Shawn Layden, former Chairman of PlayStation Worldwide Studios for Sony Interactive Entertainment and former CEO of SIE America. I knew I wanted to start this podcast off with a guest who had an incredibly interesting career and someone who was kind, empathetic, and dedicated to giving back …

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Your Career, Unscripted - Trailer 7:02

1M ago7:02

7:02

Join Columbia MBA grad and Texas Immersive Industry Explorer Jane Bernhard as she delves into the career journeys of business leaders and recent graduates in the immersive, technology, media, and gaming industries. We will explore their different values, perspectives, challenges, and advice on career paths. We hope to inspire you to build a career …

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#186 - Hannah Weatherill 37:36

1M ago37:36

37:36

Literary and book-to-screen agent, Hannah Weatherill is on the podcast chatting about her career in publishing, what it means to pitch books to television and film studios and building a brand new list with Watson Little. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes …

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#185 - Jess Popplewell 23:43

1M ago23:43

23:43

Young adult fantasy author and winner of the Times/Chicken House Chairman's Prize Award 2022 is on the podcast chatting about her debut novel, feeling like she sort of cheated her way into publishing and what careers advice she gives to people thinking about working in publishing. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended…

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#184 - Karen Jennings 25:42

1M ago25:42

25:42

Critically acclaimed author, Karen Jennings joins us this week to chat about how being long-listed for the Booker prize changed her life, her writing process and how aspiring authors can approach the publishing industry. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳…

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UIndy’s Potluck Podcast - SEASON 6 – EPISODE 6 – José Olivarez 44:44

2M ago44:44

44:44

In this episode of UIndy’s Potluck Podcast, where we host conversations about the arts, ENGL 478 students Emma Knaack and Griffin Cloyer interview poet, José Olivarez, a guest of the Kellogg Writers Series, which is a series that brings writers of distinction to the University of Indianapolis campus for classroom discussions and free public reading…

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#183 - Emily Layden 26:17

2M ago26:17

26:17

Author and screenwriter, Emily Layden is on the podcast this week to chat about her new novel, 'Once More From the Top', her journey to becoming an author and the differences between writing novels and writing for film and television. (Photo by Michelle Lange) 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-fr…

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#182 - Ellery Lloyd a.k.a. Collette Lyons & Paul Vlitos 27:18

2M ago27:18

27:18

Best-selling husband and wife writing team, Ellery Lloyd joins us this week to chat about their approach to co-writing, the tricky parts within that and their latest novel 'The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby'. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, M…

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UIndy’s Potluck Podcast - SEASON 6 – EPISODE 5 – Maggie Graber 58:49

2M ago58:49

58:49

In this episode of UIndy’s Potluck Podcast, where we host conversations about the arts, ENGL 478 students Emma Bond and Ella Harner, with Prof. Barney Haney, interview poet, Maggie Graber, a guest of the Kellogg Writers Series, which is a series that brings writers of distinction to the University of Indianapolis campus for classroom discussions an…

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#181 - Phoebe Morgan 37:20

2M ago37:20

37:20

Publishing Director, editor and best-selling author, Phoebe Morgan joins us to chat all things publishing from both sides of the curtain! 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes and publishing! ✍️ …

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#180 - Rachel McLean 34:56

2M ago34:56

34:56

Award winning indie-published crime writer, Rachel McLean is on the podcast this week talking about her novels, how she cracked self-publishing and moving into a hybrid publishing approach with Hera. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and N…

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UIndy’s Potluck Podcast - SEASON 6 - EPISODE 4 – Rebecca McKanna 58:49

3M ago58:49

58:49

In this episode of UIndy’s Potluck Podcast, where we host conversations about the arts, ENGL 478 students Emma Bond, Piper Parks, and Emma Knaack interview fiction writer, Rebecca McKanna, a guest of the Kellogg Writers Series, which is a series that brings writers of distinction to the University of Indianapolis campus for classroom discussions an…

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#179 - Samuel Burr 36:59

3M ago36:59

36:59

Debut novelist, amateur puzzle enthusiast and TV executive, Samuel Burr joins us this week to talk about his debut novel "The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers" and how it came to be including an unbelievably fast pre-empt after just 4 hours of going out on submission. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-…

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#178 - Kate Young 36:20

3M ago36:20

36:20

Award winning cookbook author and debut novelist, Kate Young is here to chat about her debut novel, 'Experienced', the process of creating a cookbook and the differences between publishing cookbooks and fiction. (Photo by Tom Jacob Headshots) 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen O…

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UIndy’s Potluck Podcast - SEASON 6 - EPISODE 3 – Sarah Layden 47:27

3M ago47:27

47:27

In this episode of UIndy’s Potluck Podcast, where we host conversations about the arts, ENGL 478 students Emma Bond, Piper Parks, and Emma Knaack interview fiction writer, Sarah Layden, a guest of the Kellogg Writers Series, which is a series that brings writers of distinction to the University of Indianapolis campus for classroom discussions and f…

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#177 - Sawad Hussain 37:44

3M ago37:44

37:44

Awarding winning translator Sawad Hussain joins us this week to tell us about how she tackles translation, what it's like to get into and work as a translator in publishing and her latest publication "The Djinn's Apple". 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳…

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#176 - Joanna Courtney AKA Anna Stuart 32:46

3M ago32:46

32:46

Historical, contemporary and romantic fiction author Joanna Courtney joins us on the podcast this week to chat about her latest novels set in World War 2 as well as her previous work in medieval and contemporary fiction. We chat about publishing and the differences between a traditional publisher and a digital first publisher like Bookouture. 💖 Joi…

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UIndy’s Potluck Podcast - SEASON 6 - EPISODE 2 – Brian Evenson 44:18

4M ago44:18

44:18

In this episode of UIndy’s Potluck Podcast, where we host conversations about the arts, ENGL 478 students Emma Bond, Piper Parks, and Emma Knaack interview fiction writer, Brian Evenson, a guest of the Kellogg Writers Series, which is a series that brings writers of distinction to the University of Indianapolis campus for classroom discussions and …

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#175 - Emma Steele 34:02

4M ago34:02

34:02

High concept romance writer, Emma Steele is on the podcast this week chatting about her debut novel and going through each step of her publishing journey from writing her first manuscript all the way through to the launch of her debut, "The Echoes of Us". 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚…

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#174 - Philip Kavvadias 36:46

4M ago36:46

36:46

Children's author, Philip Kavvadias joins us this week to chat about his debut novel with Chicken House, his writing process and the journey he went on as a writer before landing his three book deal. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and N…

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A New Shark Discovery! Layden Explores Oceanic Shark Tracking 12:18

4M ago12:18

12:18

Join Layden and Anthony for an exciting 10-minute weekly adventure as they dive into the fascinating world of sharks! Each episode is packed with engaging banter, intriguing discoveries of new shark species, insights into shark data science, and captivating discussions about shark behavior. Perfect for kids to enjoy during their free time, this pod…

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#173 - Claire McGowan 25:34

4M ago25:34

25:34

Best-selling crime/thriller writer, Claire McGowan is on the podcast chatting about her books, writing romance as Eva Woods and teaching an MA in Crime Writing. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tro…

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UIndy’s Potluck Podcast - SEASON 6 - EPISODE 1 - Elizabeth Kate Switaj 24:00

4M ago24:00

24:00

This is UIndy’s Potluck Podcast, where we host conversations about the arts. Etchings Press, a student-run publisher at University of Indianapolis, awards The Whirling Prize to a book each year that demonstrates an excellent and compelling response to a theme selected by students. The 2023 theme was Mythology, and in this episode, the student judge…

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#172 - Alexandra Potter 34:09

4M ago34:09

34:09

Best-selling romantic comedy author, Alexandra Potter joins us to talk about her latest the novel, the sequel to 'Confessions of a Forty-Something F*** Up'. We also chat about the television adaptation, 'Not Dead Yet', as well as the writing process and how publishing has changed over the years. (Picture by Alecsandra Dragoi) 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 S…

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#171 - Karen Swan 41:15

4M ago41:15

41:15

Sunday Times bestselling romance author, Karen Swan joins us this week to talk about her writing, how she chooses her locations and how she loves to schedule and plan out each novel. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about a…

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#170 - Megan Carroll 36:05

5M ago36:05

36:05

Literary agent, Megan Carroll is back on the podcast to chat about everything happening in publishing, her list and what she's looking for in submissions. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all things writing, tropes an…

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#169 - Sally Hepworth 35:32

5M ago35:32

35:32

Best-selling contemporary fiction author, Sally Hepworth dials into the podcast this week all the way from Australia to chat about her latest novel, how she finds a different approach to writing each of her stories, where she finds inspiration and the dream of a big screen adaptation. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the exte…

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#168 - Sandie Jones 31:25

5M ago31:25

31:25

Psychological thriller author, Sandie Jones drops by the podcast to talk about her latest novel, her writing process and the excitement of being a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick! 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk about all…

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#167 - Boo Trundle 28:04

5M ago28:04

28:04

Literary fiction author, artist and musician, Boo Trundle is on the podcast talking about her debut literary fiction novel, "The Daughter Ship", the journey of writing it and the experiences she's gained through publishing her first book. Get your copy of The Daughter Ship here. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended c…

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#166 - Chloe Seager 33:12

6M ago33:12

33:12

Director of Children's and YA, literary agent and author, Chloe Seager is back! Tune in for a fascinating episode discussing some of the behind the scenes of publishing, how Chloe approaches the industry and how she fits new authors into her list. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Cho…

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Shark Bite Podcast - Premiere 14:00

6M ago14:00

14:00

Shark Bite Podcast Premiere - Episode OnePremiere EpisodeBy Layden James

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#165 - T.M. Payne 25:43

6M ago25:43

25:43

Procedural crime author, T.M. Payne joins us this week to chat about her debut novel 'Long Time Dead', her previous work in criminal justice and the ups and downs of her publishing journey. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, Melissa and Noami talk …

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#164 - Yasmin El-Rouby 27:08

6M ago27:08

27:08

Certified eye doctor turned children's author, Yasmin El-Rouby joins us this week to talk about the Misty Mole series, her children's picture books that focus on helping educate and identify ocular complications from an early age. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Othe…

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#163 - Melissa Welliver 30:58

6M ago30:58

30:58

Speculative and dystopian romance author Melissa Welliver is back on the podcast to chat about her latest novel, Soulmates and Other Ways to Die. We also cover writing processes, book deals and publishing trends. 💖 Join the Patreon 🙏 Support the show and get access to the extended cuts early and ad-free! 📚 The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes 🥳 Jamie, …

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#162 - Anna Stephens 35:12

7M ago35:12

35:12

Epic fantasy, horror and superhero writer, Anna Stephens is here to tell us about the final book in her second trilogy as well as a fascinating chat about working with Marvel Comics and the Black Library to create tie in fiction for IP universes. Listen to extended episodes, early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie…

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#161 - Nuala Ellwood a.k.a. Iris Costello 29:11

7M ago29:11

29:11

Best-selling thriller author Nuala Ellwood a.k.a. historical fiction writer Iris Costello is on the podcast talking about her latest historical novel, her experiences with writing and publishing over the years and the differences between writing thrillers and historical fiction! Photo by Betina La Plante. Listen to the extended episodes early and a…

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Ep 91: Ending of an Era: The Death of the Star Family Wisdom Podcast 12:15

7M ago12:15

12:15

We’re considering this episode of the Star Family Wisdom Podcast a funeral for this fun and expansive creation that started 2 years ago. In this episode Jenna reflects on the necessity of “letting go” and releasing old creations, to allow new life to be born through us. And that’s exactly what is happening at Star Family Wisdom – it’s time for a ne…

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#160 - Emily-Jane Clark 25:36

7M ago25:36

25:36

Children's author and comedy writer, Emily-Jane Clark joins us to talk about "The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom", switching between children's adult writing and how she makes a similar process work across both. Listen to the extended episodes early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord serve…

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#159 - Jodie Matthews 31:05

7M ago31:05

31:05

Literary fiction author and poet, Jodie Matthews drops by the podcast to chat about her folklore inspired debut novel, ‘Meet Me At the Surface’ as well as the first manuscripts that she didn’t finish, her unusual writing process and how in her ideal world she would be able to keep editing until the end of time! Listen to the extended episodes early…

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Ep 90: The Horns of the Goddess I Dolores Cannon Book Review 53:55

7M ago53:55

53:55

In this podcast episode Jenna reviews a Dolores Cannon book, "The Horns of the Goddess," that she apparently "missed" in her earlier research. However, after reading the book, it makes complete sense as to why she was guided to wait. A pioneer and a giant in the field of hypnotherapy and past-life regression, Dolores Cannon originated the Quantum H…

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#158 - Molly McGhee 31:20

8M ago31:20

31:20

Literary speculative fiction author, Molly McGhee joins the podcast this week to talk about her debut novel 'Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind', teaching writing at Columbia and how her previous work in editorial helped hone her writing process. (Photo by Pete Perry) Listen early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie an…

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#157 - Araminta Hall 30:50

8M ago30:50

30:50

Thriller writer, Araminta Hall joins Jamie this week to chat about her latest novel “One of the Good Guys”, the impact that working in journalism had on her stories and how her writing process has evolved over six published books. Listen early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord serve…

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Ep 89: Operating in a Holographic Quantum Reality I Double Slit Experiment 39:26

8M ago39:26

39:26

In this episode, we start to bridge the Science and Spiritual by discussing the Double Slit Experiment as it relates to our Holographic Quantum reality. Jenna shares her perspective on the findings of this experiment, and discusses the nature of light, both as wave and particle, helping us understand the way in which we operate as both physical bei…

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