Best Manda Scott Podcasts (2024)

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102: Manda Scott (Any Human Power) 58:05

7d ago58:05

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Charlie and Manda Scott (Any Human Power) discuss her book in terms of its Shamanist contexts, her informed ideas for how we can change and thus improve the UK political system, and playing Dungeons And Dragons with Terry Pratchett and Fay Weldon. We also discuss Mass Multiplayer Online gaming in the context of both Manda's book and, briefly, ourse…

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Any Human Power: Thinking Thrutopia instead of Dystopia with Manda Scott 1:18:29

22h ago1:18:29

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Thrutopia "is the art of writing engaging route-maps through to a world we'd all be proud to leave to future generations." Manda Scott's new book Any Human Power is an amazing exercise in Thrutopia. Manda and Andrea meet here for the first time to explore transformative ideas beyond traditional dichotomies. This episode delves into shamanic practic…

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Net Zero Cities: Crafting a Generative Urban Future with Georgia Cameron of Dark Matter Labs 1:41:43

1h ago1:41:43

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Cities: most of us live in them and most of them are geared around the old values of the last century. But what if our core question was: what does it take to have pride in the place I live? How can we completely rethink the way cities act and are shaped to put a flourishing future at the heart of all they do? Georgia Cameron of Dark Matter Labs la…

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How the World Thinks with Julian Baggini: Moving beyond Western philosophy 1:28:13

21h ago1:28:13

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Philosophy and Identity with Julian Baggini Join host Andrea for an enlightening conversation with renowned philosopher and best-selling author Julian Baggini, as they explore the intersections of global philosophical traditions and personal identity. Discover how Baggini’s book 'How the World Thinks' delves into the balance between individualism a…

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Milestone 04: Phillip Lewis, Melissa Fu, Amanda Geard 43:38

2h ago43:38

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Celebrating 100 episodes of this podcast, Charlie is joined by Phillip Lewis, Melissa Fu, and Amanda Geard for a general bookish chat. This is a slightly quieter episode with some incredibly poignant and compelling stories. A transcript is available on my site General references: Seamus Heany's Limbo Phillip quotes from Dorothy L Sayers' Unnatural …

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Horror legend Clay Mcleod Chapman reveals all! 1:10:01

5h ago1:10:01

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Catch our exclusive interview with the legendary horror writer Clay McLeod Chapman! Chapman, the acclaimed author of "What Kind of Mother," "Ghost Eaters," "The Remaking," and many more spine-chilling novels, delves into his journey as a writer in this riveting discussion. Discover his latest projects, gain insights into his creative process, and h…

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The Bright Sword - An Interview with Lev Grossman 53:46

5h ago53:46

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Join us for a captivating discussion with bestselling author Lev Grossman as he delves into his highly anticipated novel, The Bright Sword. In this exclusive interview, Lev shares his writing journey, the inspiration behind his career, and offers a deep dive into the unique perspective and unforgettable characters of The Bright Sword. Discover: Lev…

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137. Regenerative Cultures: Birthright & Antidote To The Growth Imperative / Daniel Christian Wahl 1:09:08

2h ago1:09:08

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In today’s conversation, I have the privilege of interviewing Daniel Christian Wahl - a distinguished biologist, holistic scientist, and expert in regenerative design. Daniel consults, educates, and advocates globally, working with prominent organisations like Ecover, Lush, and the UK Foresight. With a background as the former director of Findhorn …

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Victoria Sena on Saving The Surprise 52:46

38m ago52:46

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How do you get 𝟲𝟮,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 to keep a 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁? By not calling it a secret. With the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics later today, on this episode, I'm looking back 12 years to the London 2012 Olympics. In this episode, we dive into the behind-the-scenes secrets of the London 2012 Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies with Victoria Sena,…

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Taking Category Theory to Heart: The Personal Side of Mathematics with Brandon Baylor 1:25:49

6h ago1:25:49

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Brandon Baylor, one of the founders of Holon Labs, takes a personal approach here to uncovering the transformative power of category theory. Through bold anecdotes and professional insights, we see how this abstract branch of mathematics that focuses on relationships and roles might redefine our understanding of the world. This conversation highlig…

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Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos with Leah Rampy 1:10:50

34m ago1:10:50

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Clearly we need urgently to shift the democratic dial towards something that might actually serve the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible. But how do we get there? How do we open the doors to possibility so that we can shift from the disconnection of our culture to a path of real heart-mind connection to the web of life? Our guest this…

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Shabnaz Habib on Airplane Mode 1:08:45

3h ago1:08:45

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Why do we travel? Obviously, sometimes we do it to go to work or visit family. But lots of us also do it for fun, becuase we can. And we naturally presume that’ it’s an unalloyed good. But is it? My guest, whose new book ‘Airplane Mode’ explores some of the complexities and contradictions of travel and tourism, is Shahnaz Habib. She’s a writer and …

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Creating Quantum Theatre: radical story-becoming to change the world with Jenifer Toksvig 1:27:47

15m ago1:27:47

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Humanity is a storied species - everything we do from forming partnerships, to buying stuff, to moving house, to getting a new job… arises from the stories we tell ourselves and each other about ourselves and each other. If we’re going to shift to a new way of being, the route will be led by the stories we can build of how it will look and feel, ho…

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Liz Fenwick - Sometimes, not writing is still writing! 59:52

2d ago59:52

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SIGN UP TO MY FREE WORKSHOPS NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS Grab a free Audible 30 Day Trial and listen to SAFE HANDS for FREE! It’s episode 222 with inspirational commercial fiction writer, Liz Fenwick talking about her Cornish novels, methods of research, her writing process and her advice for those of us struggling…

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Milestone 03: Elissa Soave, Jenni Keer, Chloe Timms 47:43

39m ago47:43

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Celebrating 100 episodes of this podcast, Charlie is joined by Elissa Soave, Jenni Keer, and Chloe Timms for a general bookish chat. This one is big on writing, branding, and marketing, and, if Charlie dares says herself, is one of the most fun episodes of this entire show. Please note there is a mild swear word in this episode. A transcript is ava…

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Fergus Flanagan and Neb Maciver on Talking Magic 1:17:23

2h ago1:17:23

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What can we learn from magic? On this episode, I’m joined by two magicians, Fergus Flanagan and Neb Maciver, founders of Talk Magic and both accomplished magicians in their own right, who join me to share their unique journeys, from Fergus's early days working on Children's BBC to Neb’s transition from band life to full-time magician. Through their…

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How To Write Young Adult Fiction With Sarah Arthur 49:21

7h ago49:21

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In this episode, I'm delighted to welcome bestselling author, Sarah Arthur. Sarah's debut YA fantasy novel, Once A Queen has recently hit the shelves courtesy of Penguin Random House. We chat all about writing a YA fantasy novel, creating characters, transitioning from writing non-fiction to fiction, creating a magic portal-based system, and buildi…

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136. Shedding Our Technological Delusions: On Compassion, Agency & Co-Evolution / Dr Tom Chatfield 1:05:34

2h ago1:05:34

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For the first episode in Season 13, I’m interviewing Dr Tom Chatfield on his latest book “Wise Animals: How technology has made us what we are" - a poignant, thought-provoking book that explores our shared evolution with the tools and technologies that have come to shape both us, and the world in which we live today. Rather than seeing technology a…

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Dystopian Tales to Children's Stories, an interview with author Kayla Hicks 1:07:53

3d ago1:07:53

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Welcome to this special episode of the Writing Community Chat Show, where we are thrilled to have the multi-genre author, Kayla Hicks, as our guest! Kayla has been captivating readers since 2014 with her diverse range of works, from young adult dystopian novels to superhero fiction and enchanting children's books. About Kayla Hicks: Kayla Hicks lau…

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Maps are their own territory with Mahault Albarracin 59:48

1d ago59:48

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Unpacking Complexities with Mahault Albarracin: on Cognitive Computing, Sexology, and the Patterns that make a difference. Join us as we try and discuss what cannot be discussed, touching on sexology, cognitive computing, and technology's role in societal change. Albarracin , currently pursuing a PhD in cognitive computing, delves into the definiti…

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Regulating our collective nervous system - Liliane Mavridara - Climate Reality Project 27:58

2d ago27:58

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I recently completed a 3-day training with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, where 1000 people came together to train and mobilize toward a net zero future. I didn’t quite know what to expect, but two things stand out: 1) being faced with all the facts is intense and overwhelming, there’s no shortage of data on the challenges or on the solutions; …

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The Tools we Need: Raising the Collaborative Commons with Resilience Strategist Michael Haupt 1:24:50

8d ago1:24:50

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We know by now that the old system is crumbling, that the old paradigms are no longer fit for purpose and we need to take part in the birth of something new: this is what this podcast is for. But what are the tools and how can we begin actually to build something relevant and useful within the strictures of a system that is still trying to cling on…

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101: Jacquie Bloese (The Golden Hour/The Secret Photographs) 46:02

6d ago46:02

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Charlie and Jacquie Bloese (The Golden Hour/The Secret Photographs) discuss early erotic photography, Victorian erotic stage performances, and the beginnings of bicycle use for women which had a huge impact on female agency. Please note there are mentions of suicide and abuse in this episode A transcript is available on my site General references: …

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Knowing and the Known: Consciousness, Cognition and Joint Speech with Fred Cummins 1:48:18

7d ago1:48:18

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Starting with Fred's unique scholarship and teaching, his nursing background, and his early studies with Douglas Hofstadter, Andrea & Fred lay the groundwork for an in-depth discussion on the history and interdisciplinary nature of cognitive science. Uncovering the philosophical and contemporary science behind defining cognitive science, the mind-b…

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Meet Holly Smale. Geek Girl Author Shares Her Writing Journey! 1:14:15

24d ago1:14:15

1:14:15

🎉 Join us for an exciting episode with the incredibly talented Holly Smale! 🤗✌️ Holly Smale has been weaving stories since she was just four years old, crafting her own books out of cereal boxes and sticky-tape, and ensuring her family gave her glowing reviews by commandeering the television. Her journey to becoming a published author is as unique …

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Koen Smets & Dr Bart Derre on Solving Wicked Problems 59:04

10d ago59:04

59:04

How can we solve 'wicked problems' within complex organisations? A wicked problem is a social or cultural problem that's difficult or impossible to solve because of its complex and interconnected nature. Wicked problems lack clarity in both their aims and solutions and are subject to real-world constraints which hinder risk-free attempts to find a …

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How the System is Slaying Us - and What to Do About It: Getting Healthy in Toxic Times with Dr Jenny Goodman 1:48:05

29d ago1:48:05

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How does our increasing destruction of the earth's biosphere also impact our health? What diseases are we seeing in almost pandemic proportions and how much younger are the people in whom we're seeing them? Above all, what can we do to step away from the system that's extracting everything from us - our health, our futures and our potential to be g…

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Alison Barrow on PR and Publishing - JU221 59:25

12d ago59:25

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SIGN UP TO MY FREE WORKSHOPS NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS Grab a free Audible 30 Day Trial and listen to SAFE HANDS for FREE! It’s episode 221 with publishing PR legend, Alison Barrow who is PR Director at Penguin Random House and has been involved in some of the most well known campaigns around, including SJ Watson…

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Milestone 02: Alex Hay, Stacey Thomas, Lucy Barker 41:39

13d ago41:39

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Celebrating 100 episodes of this podcast, Charlie is joined by Alex Hay, Stacey Thomas, and Lucy Barker for a general bookish chat with a concentration on the writing. The trio toured together as debuts and we get to witness just how well they work together. A transcript is available on my site General references: Downton Abbey Ocean's Eleven Mary …

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Can we model cognition? And what is a model anyway? with Paul Kelly 2:13:33

13d ago2:13:33

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Mechanistic and Dynamical Approaches with Paul Kelly and Andrea Hiott. This episode delves into the philosophical and practical distinctions between mechanistic and dynamical models, highlighting their significance in cognitive science and climate science. Paul and Andrea also unpack the 3M principle, surrogative reasoning, and equilibrium models, …

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Election Special 4: What is Governance for and how can we shape genuine democracy - with Glen Weyl of the Plurality Institute 1:03:15

18d ago1:03:15

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If the current electoral/governance system is not fit for purpose (and who could possibly imagine it was?) how can we lay the foundations for new ways of organising democracy, new ways of voting, new ideas of what governance is for and how it could work in the twenty-first century. How, in short, do we create space for future generations to be able…

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Beautiful Trouble - crafting a political Alternative - and an independent Scotland - with Indra Adnan and Pat Kane 1:25:01

18d ago1:25:01

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The question of how we reshape democracy, walking the fine line between stagnation and populist rage - is the defining problem of our time - with a coherent strategy, we can shape anything. In its absence, we’re going to end up spinning in pointless circles, arguing about trivia while the world burns. We set this podcast up months ago, thinking we’…

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Joined Up Live with Helen Cooper - JU220 57:00

22d ago57:00

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SUBSCRIBE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS Grab a free Audible 30 Day Trial and listen to SAFE HANDS for FREE! It’s episode 220 and it’s with psychological thriller writer, Helen Cooper who I interviewed in front of a live audience at Leicester’s Central Library. It was the first Joined Up Live and I got to chat to Helen about her latest gr…

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100: Liz Fenwick (The Secret Shore) 47:57

20d ago47:57

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Charlie and Liz Fenwick (The Secret Shore) discuss the women cartographers who were fundamental in the Allies winning the Second World War and the way women at university at the time had to choose between their career and having a family. We also discuss Liz's love of Cornwall, her use of Dorothy Sayer's Gaudy Night, and we go back a few times to t…

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Election Special 3 - Labour party Manifesto - anything worthwhile? with Jeremy Gilbert 1:05:59

22d ago1:05:59

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What are we being offered by the incoming Labour Government? What's good in their Manifesto (spoiler alert, not very much)? What's not good? What could be improved upon and how do we go about pushing them to a place where they actually do something useful that isn't simply a repeat of the same-old, same-old we've had for the past decade and a half?…

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Paul Orlando on 'Why Now?' - how good timing makes great products 1:03:15

21d ago1:03:15

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Why do some great ideas succeed while others fail despite having everything else in place? On this episode, we welcome back Paul Orlando, an expert on unintended consequences and systems thinking. Paul introduces his new book, "Why Now: How Good Timing Makes Great Products," and discusses the pivotal role timing plays in the success of startups and…

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From Crime Thrillers to Historical Epics. An Interview with Manda Scott 1:14:36

1M ago1:14:36

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We hosted a special live interview with renowned author Manda Scott on The Writing Community Chat Show! We explored her fascinating life and illustrious career in three exciting parts. Part 1: The Road To Writing Dive into Manda's early years and journey from a Scottish veterinary surgeon to an acclaimed novelist. We'll discuss her education at the…

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What is Intelligence? Brains, Evolution, and A.I. with Max Bennett 59:17

23d ago59:17

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Max Bennett is the author of 'A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains.' In this episode Andrea Hiott and Max discuss his journey from working in AI technology commercialization to embarking on a five-year passion project that led to writing the book. He explains the motivation behind studying the …

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NYT Bestseller Karin Slaughter on Writing & Hit Netflix Series, Pieces of Her. 1:02:51

1M ago1:02:51

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Join us for an Exclusive Bonus Episode with Karin Slaughter! We're thrilled to announce a special guest for The Writing Community Chat Show: the phenomenal Karin Slaughter! Tune in for an exclusive bonus episode where we chat with this New York Times bestselling author whose gripping novels have captivated readers worldwide. Here's why you don't wa…

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Taking back the Power: Weaning ourselves off fossil fuels and onto the good stuff with Howard Johns of OneZero 1:06:11

27d ago1:06:11

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Today we're blowing open a route towards energy security, reduced carbon footprint and saving money - all in the way we make, distribute and use power. If each of us could minimise our own power use, we'd be a step on the way to reducing our overall carbon footprint: more, we'd be changing the ways we think of ourselves as separate from the web of …

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Honour Among Spies with Merle Nyegate - JU219 1:04:07

1M ago1:04:07

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SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST It’s episode 219 with Merle Nyegate, TV screenwriter and novelist, returning to talk about her new espionage novel – Honour Among Spies. We talk about theme, structure and writing a sequel. Merle is a screenwriter, script editor, screenwriting lecturer and novelist; she's worked on BAFTA winning T…

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Milestone 01: Elizabeth Fremantle, Amanda Geard, Gill Paul, Maggie Brookes 48:09

27d ago48:09

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Celebrating 100 episodes of this podcast, Charlie is joined by Gill Paul, Elizabeth Fremantle, Amanda Geard, and Maggie Brookes for a general bookish chat. We get all philosophical about genre, discuss film adaptations (Elizabeth’s Firebrand is out), whose books we wish we could have written, and best fan encounters. A transcript is available on my…

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Love Letters & Serial Killers, with Tasha Coryell. 1:06:19

2M ago1:06:19

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Join us on the Writing Community Chat Show for an exciting episode featuring Tasha Coryell! About Our Guest: Tasha Coryell’s debut novel, Love Letters to a Serial Killer, is set to be released in 2024 by Berkley (US) and Orion (UK). She is also the author of the critically acclaimed book of short stories, Hungry People, published by Split Lip Press…

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Dr Ludmila Praslova on The Canary Code 1:04:15

30d ago1:04:15

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What can canaries in coalmines teach us about diversity and inclusion? In this episode, I’m speaking to an academic who has some fascinating ideas and insights into how we can create more inclusive work environments and cultures — in other words, how to get the best out of all employees. Guest Bio My guest, Dr. Ludmila Praslova, is a Professor and …

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How To Sell Books On Amazon With Kindlepreneur's Dave Chesson 46:23

1M ago46:23

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In this episode, we welcome the Kindlepreneur himself, Dave Chesson for a chat about selling books on Amazon and Kindle Direct Publishing. Dave has devoted huge amounts of time and effort into helping authors sell books and reach readers. We chat about the latest changes Amazon has made to its book category system, how selling books on Amazon works…

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The Jay, The Beech and The Limpetshell with author Richard Smyth 58:31

2M ago58:31

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Our guest this week is Richard Smyth, author, crossword designer, cartoonist - and father of two young children Richard writes features, reviews and comment pieces for publications including The Guardian, The Times LiterarySupplement, The New Statesman, and New Scientist. His crosswords – both cryptic and quiz – appear regularly in New Scientist, H…

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Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Politics - Election Special 2 with Baroness Natalie Bennett of the Green Party 38:00

2M ago38:00

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in this second election special, we talk to Natalie Bennett (or Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle if we're going to be forma - but she said we didn't need to be) - one of two Green Party members in the House of Lords. Natalie is author of the Book 'Change Everything: How we can rethink, repair and rebuild society' - one of the essential books of our…

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99: Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ (Dazzling) 54:54

1M ago54:54

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Charlie and Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ (Dazzling) discuss Igbo mythology, the differences between polygamy and monogamy in Igbo culture, and the social impacts of colonialism and military coups in Nigeria. Chịkọdịlị also talks about having her characters bother her when she's trying to shower, finding literature in rubbish heaps, and needing a literary re…

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Geoff White on Rinsed - Money Laundering in a Digital World 56:52

2M ago56:52

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How is technology impacting money laundering? On this episode, I'm welcoming investigative journalist Geoff White back onto the show. In 2022, Geoff joined me to talk about his book and podcast The Lazarus Heist, the story of how North Korean hackers launched an attack on Sony Pictures in 2014. This time, he's back to talk about his brand new book …

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Interview with Lily Samson. Inside Her Thrilling Debut. The Switch. 1:08:43

2M ago1:08:43

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We welcomed the talented author Lily Samson! Lily, an Oxford English graduate and publishing professional, splits her time between the bustling cities of London and Paris. When she's not working, you can find her indulging in Hitchcock movies or exploring her creative side as a freelance artist. In this episode, we dove into her thrilling debut nov…

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