Best LION Publishers Podcasts (2024)

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125: Is AI Publishing DEADLY Mushroom ID books?! 50:34

13h ago50:34

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Jacob Devecchio has an incredible story of his journey into the world of fungi. He began by selling mushroom supplies, but soon realized that many people were unsure how to use them. This insight led him to transition into a role as a mushroom educator and eventually the owner of Oklahoma Fungi. I …

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How Google's search antitrust ruling will impact news publishers 11:38

1d ago11:38

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After a judge ruled against Google in a landmark antitrust case around search, calling Google "a monopolist," we are covering the fallout. Part of that is how news publishers could be affected, which is why we're talking with Josh Brandau, CEO of AI company Nota. Nota provides AI tools to news publishers so they can be more efficient. Brandau has d…

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How to Plan, Write & Publish Nonfiction with Hungry Authors Hosts Ariel Curry & Liz Morrow: Part Two 32:56

4d ago32:56

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Writers, publishing experts, and Hungry Authors podcast hosts, Ariel Curry and Liz Morrow, returned to chat about playing the long game, meeting readers where they’re at, and the origins of their much-anticipated publishing guide. Ariel Curry is a writer and Senior Editor of nonfiction at Sourcebooks with over 10 years of experience in traditional …

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124: BONUS| I am now Flora Funga LLC & NEW Mushroom Review Series!! 11:35

7d ago11:35

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Welcome to Flora Funga Podcast Bonus edition. I have so many delicious updates. I have created my own LLC and will be releasing my Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival Documentary next week. I also just booked my flight for this years OP Fungi Fest 2024! I have my Cult of Decay hoodies available HERE W…

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How NBC transformed the viewing experience for the Olympics 10:20

8d ago10:20

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The Olympics magic is back as NBCUniversal is getting record viewership and advertising revenue. This year's games in Paris is showcasing the power of Peacock and streaming overall. We break down how all the ways to watch the Olympics is extending how generations, including Gen Z, connect with the historic event. ______ To read the full stories inc…

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How Bestselling Author Natalie Goldberg Writes 35:19

11d ago35:19

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Bestselling author and teacher, Natalie Goldberg, spoke to me about igniting a revolution with Writing Down the Bones, meeting creative block in a cemetery, and her latest, WRITING ON EMPTY: A Guide to Finding Your Voice. Natalie Goldberg is a poet, teacher, author, painter, and 24-year student of Zen Buddhism who teaches writing workshops based on…

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123: 2nd Reoccurring Guest--Save The Rare Lady Slippers! 56:28

15d ago56:28

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we have our 2nd ever reoccurring guest with Addeline Theis Paradis, a Natural resource specialist. Let's dive into what makes a plant rare and how to save the Lady Slippers! Resources Mentioned on www.florafungapodast.com/123 Keywords: plants| survey| Nature| Plant Survey| wetland| educat…

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Why cookies will likely disappear even after Google's latest move 20:00

15d ago20:00

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Nearly a week after Google sent shockwaves by halting its plan to deprecate third party cookies in the Chrome web browser, @IAB Tech Lab CEO @Anthony Katsur thinks cookies will still go away eventually. Hear why on this episode of The Current Report. ______ To read the full stories included in this episode: Under pressure, Google halts third-party …

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122: REMIX--Are There Only 2 Genders? 58:49

21d ago58:49

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review www.florafungapodcast.com/merch This is a REMIX episode (38) where I revisit my conversation with Nik Money covering the difference between plant and fungi sex. Why does Nik dislike the term FUNGA? Go check out his 14 books! Resources: Mr. Bloomfields Orchard Evaporative Cooling of Mushrooms Keywor…

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Programmatic is carrying the torch for the first time this Olympics 8:26

22d ago8:26

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Days out from the opening ceremonies on NBC and Peacock, we highlight how programmatic is carrying the torch for the first time this Olympics. Listen to The Current Report for more. ______ To read the full stories included in this episode: French advertisers eye the opportunity of a century in Paris 2024: https://www.thecurrent.com/programmatic-202…

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How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Lev Grossman Writes 35:24

25d ago35:24

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#1 New York Times bestselling author, Lev Grossman, spoke to me about his tenure at Time magazine, how The Magicians poked holes in Narnia and Potter, and reimagining a legend with THE BRIGHT SWORD: A Novel of King Arthur. Lev Grossman is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magicians trilogy—The Magicians, The Magician King, and The Mag…

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121: 5 Ingredients Your Dog Should Never Eat? 1:23:33

28d ago1:23:33

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Angela Ardolino has over 20 years of experience in holistic pet health, earning her stripes as a certified holistic pet health coach, certified cannabis & fungi expert, and animal advocate. With a fervent dedication to educating and empowering pet parents, Angela champions the use of whole plant an…

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How live sports plays into the future of FAST platforms 8:29

1M ago8:29

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FAST platforms like Tubi, Pluto TV and The Roku Channel have made a fast rise in the streaming world. So how can they make their next jump to grab viewers attention? Live sports has big potential. Listen to this episode of The Current Report for more. _________ To read the full stories included in this episode: Roku-MLB partnership marks a first fo…

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How Lauded Debut Author Isabel Banta Writes 38:45

1M ago38:45

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Lauded debut author, Isabel Banta, spoke to me about working at Books Are Magic with Emma Straub, her love of Britney Spears, and capturing Y2K era pop superstardom in her debut novel HONEY. Isabel Banta is a writer, book publicist, and indie bookseller at Books Are Magic in Brooklyn. Her debut novel is HONEY, named a 'GMA' Buzz Pick and described …

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120: BONUS| IM BACK and with NEW HOODIES! 7:26

1M ago7:26

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Debunking myths about advertising alongside news 12:02

1M ago12:02

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AdFontes Media’s Lou Paskalis joins The Current Report to break down the recent Stagwell study that revealed it's safe for brands to advertise alongside news content. Plus, Netflix is phasing out its cheapest ad-free tier for existing subscribers. _______ To read the full stories included in this episode: At Cannes, advertising leaders sound the al…

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How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Jodi Picoult Writes 36:53

1M ago36:53

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#1 New York Times bestselling author, Jodi Picoult, spoke with me about writing for Wonder Woman, adapting books for musical theater, and the question of Shakespeare's true authorship in her upcoming novel BY ANY OTHER NAME. Jodi Picoult is the bestselling author of 30 novels, including landmark titles such as Mad Honey – her most recent 1 million-…

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Inside Dramamine's Grand Prix winning documentary The Last Barf Bag 13:14

1M ago13:14

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At this year's Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, Dramamine took home a Grand Prix award for its "The Last Barf Bag" documentary. This week on The Current Report, we're going behind the scenes on the campaign with Prestige Consumer Healthcare's VP of marketing Randi Jachino. _______ To read the full stories included in this episode: The Current's…

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How Critically Acclaimed Author Tracy O'Neill Writes 36:45

2M ago36:45

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Critically acclaimed author, Tracy O'Neill, spoke with me about reality hunger vs. the hyper-realness of the pandemic, writing a love letter to friendship, and searching for her birth mother in her noir-adjacent memoir WOMAN OF INTEREST. Tracy O'Neill is a National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 honoree, and the author of The Hopeful, one of Electric…

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119: Should I Feel my Micro Dose? Benefits? 1:19:50

2M ago1:19:50

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review This week we chat about micro dosing and the potential benefits of it...C.J. Spotswood, MSN, APRN, PMHNP aka “EntheoNurse” is a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practioner working in an emergency department in central Maine. C.J. is a 3rd generation male nurse and has 20 years of psy…

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Cannes Lions 2024: Pereira O'Dell chief creative officer shares why he supports A.I. 12:06

2M ago12:06

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A.I. is a divisive topic in advertising, particularly amongst creatives. From Cannes Lions 2024, Pereira O'Dell's chief creative officer Jason Apaliski shares why he's supportive of A.I. "There could be doom and gloom of what it means for the industry and the world and the jobs, but I see it as one that's an opportunity. [It's] a tool that if you c…

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Living the Dream with Jeff Goins 1:04:46

2M ago1:04:46

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Bestselling author, podcaster, blogger, speaker, and my friend Jeff Goins, recently brought me along on a creative journey called Hey, Creator! and it was some of the most fun I’ve had as a podcast producer. I also learned a lot from Jeff over the course of the show. We’re back with another episode from the second season we did together titled “Liv…

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118: BONUS| Lions Mane- Mental Clarity Exploring the Benefits for Your Brain 22:42

2M ago22:42

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Enjoy this weeks bonus episode of my chat with Jax from Olympic Peninsula Fungi Fest about the science behind Hericium (Lions Mane) species and what it’s actually doing to the mind. !!FULL DOC WILL BE RELEASED COMING SOON!! Keywords: lions mane| mushrooms| mushroom| hericium| mental clarity| mental…

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What's holding back streaming from fully taking over the upfronts 13:17

2M ago13:17

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Streaming was the star of upfronts week this year, but what's it going to take for it to fully take over the upfronts process? Horizon Media's Samantha Rose gives her take on the latest episode of The Current Report. _______ To read the full stories included in this episode: Streaming takes over the upfronts with Netflix’s NFL news and the Great Re…

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How Bestselling Author Fred Waitzkin Writes 38:03

2M ago38:03

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Bestselling author, Fred Waitzkin, spoke with me about journalism, Searching for Bobby Fischer, the thin veil between fiction and non-fiction, and the Zen of his latest novel ANYTHING IS GOOD. Fred Waitzkin is the journalist and internationally acclaimed bestselling author of Searching for Bobby Fischer, made into the Academy Award-nominated film o…

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117: How Semi Trailers can be Converted into Mushroom Fruiting Chambers 1:03:03

2M ago1:03:03

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Today we chat with Michael with Cleantec on how retired semi trailers can be perfect for future agriculture with growing plants and mushrooms around the world. Lets see how one can set these up and produce life changing crops all inside one of these trailers. All resources are on my website: www/fl…

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The illusion of precision in digital advertising 11:06

2M ago11:06

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Mike O’Sullivan, CEO of data firm Sincera, joins The Current Report to break down why quality advertising is at a premium, made for advertising sites (MFAs), and the top 100 publishers list Sincera and The Trade Desk recently came out with. _______ The Current is owned and operated by The Trade Desk, Inc. _______ To read the full stories included i…

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How NY Times Bestselling Author Jami Attenberg Writes: Redux 37:54

2M ago37:54

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NOTE: This is an updated replay of my amazing chat with New York Times bestselling author, Jami Attenberg, in honor of the start of #1000WordsofSummer that kicked off June 1st! Take a listen to learn more about how to jump in and get going. You can always sign up at 1000wordsofsummer.substack.com to get a letter each day from Jami encouraging you t…

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VML's Jon Cook on what to expect at Cannes Lions 12:28

2M ago12:28

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This week on The Current Report, Damian Fowler sits in for Chris Brooklier to connect with Jon Cook, the CEO of VML. They break down what to expect at year's Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Plus, some publishers are striking deals with OpenAI, a move that could become increasingly common according to Nicolas Thompson, the CEO of …

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On Mixtapes, or Curation vs. Creation with Jeff Goins 46:30

3M ago46:30

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Bestselling author, podcaster, blogger, speaker, and my friend Jeff Goins, recently brought me along on a creative journey called Hey, Creator! and it was some of the most fun I’ve had as a podcast producer. I also learned a lot from Jeff. We’re back with another episode from the first season we did together titled “On Mixtapes, or Curation vs. Cre…

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116: BONUS| Mycelium VS Fruiting Body--WHICH IS BETTER?! 24:49

3M ago24:49

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Jerry from Host Defense is here to answer the debate! Is the hype of picking between the two valid? Zbiotics: "FLORA10" Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day Support the Show. ***I am an affiliate with ENERGYBITS (your daily algae table…

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The guide to CBS Sports' streaming strategy 8:55

3M ago8:55

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Boasting the NFL, March Madness, PGA events like the Masters, plus Big Ten football and basketball, CBS Sports is a king maker in live sports. On this edition of The Current Report, we explore how advertisers are taking hold of those games being streamed. _______ To read the full stories included in this episode: How CBS Sports is bridging the tran…

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How to Plan, Write & Publish Nonfiction with Hungry Authors Hosts Ariel Curry & Liz Morrow: Part One 40:55

3M ago40:55

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Writers, publishing experts, and hosts of the Hungry Authors podcast, Liz Morrow and Ariel Curry, spoke with me about the biggest mistake you can make as a writer, the mindset needed to persevere, and their much-anticipated publishing guide. Ariel Curry is a writer and editor at Ariel Curry Editorial with over 10 years of experience in traditional …

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115: Lets Explain Fungi VS Mushrooms--Different Mycology Jobs 1:00:19

3M ago1:00:19

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Welcome Kyle to Flora Funga Podcast where we chat about different mycology opportunities, what is the difference between plants and mushrooms and maybe a psilocybin loophole? ALL RESOURCES MENTIONED ON WEBSITE: www.florafungapodcast.com/115 Zbiotics: "FLORA10" Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol…

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NBCUniversal doubles down on Olympics, NFL at upfronts 13:46

3M ago13:46

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The return of big stars like Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, Kevin Hart and Reese Witherspoon signaled that this year’s upfront presentations were already different from last year’s, which took place during the actors’ and writers’ strikes. NBCUniversal made a big show of its live sports offerings, from more NFL games on Peacock, to 5,000 hours of Olympics…

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How NY Times Bestselling Author April Henry Writes 42:57

3M ago42:57

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Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author April Henry, spoke with me about winning the Edgar Award, killing people on paper, and researching her latest cat-and-mouse survival story, STAY DEAD. April Henry is the acclaimed bestseller of mysteries for adults and over 15 novels for teens, including the bestselling Girl, Stolen; Girl Forgotten; …

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114: BONUS| I AM LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB AND SPONSORS 6:33

3M ago6:33

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Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Here's a little update about my life and the podcast. Go follow @mycozine! Go Support the Patreon or Get some merch! I am looking for sponsors and new guests on the podcast. DM me if you are interested. @florafungapodcast Zbiotics: "FLORA10" Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces a…

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Inside the upfronts’ measurement and attribution transformation 11:13

3M ago11:13

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It’s upfronts week, with many of the big TV networks, from Fox to Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal hosting their annual presentations. Streaming giants Netflix and Amazon are also joining the festivities. Measurement is emerging as an important part of this upfronts season, as advertisers are searching for more than just scale — they…

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