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Welcome to The Read Well Podcast, a weekly show dedicated to building a strong reading habit, improving research strategies, and learning intellectual ideas from the books you love. Your passion may be the wisdom of Plato, how to cook a curry, or the complex ideas hidden in Dostoevsky’s fiction. Whatever you’re researching today, this show is about helping you master the topic. You’ll find practical advice on how to take effective book notes, develop your annotation skills, and benefit from ...
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Channel Description: Welcome to Book Café Podcast, where we interview your favorite authors about your favorite books. 🎧🗣🎙📚 Topics covered include: business, cricket, history, theology, and almost anything under the sun. Book Café Podcast is an English-language podcast based out of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Our Host: Book Café Podcast is hosted by Omar Nizam, an avid reader, book reviewer, Podcaster, and YouTuber. Omar works as a Sales Director & Entrepreneur in his day job. Twitter: @OmarNizam Ins ...
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Dickens thought it was “in a hundred points, immeasurably the best” of his stories. Yet it was also one of his greatest flops. Compared to his other novels, The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit was a dismal failure in terms of sales and the main reason for Dickens falling out with his long term publisher Chapman & Hall. They invoked a penalty clause and demanded that he pay back a portion of the advance which he refused. Martin Chuzzlewit was also dimly received in Dickens friendly A ...
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In 1918 the Society of Arts and Sciences established the O. Henry Memorial Awards to reward the very best short stories published during the previous year with cash prizes. 1921 was a particularly productive year with sterling and brilliantly varied examples of the art of short story writing as are included here. The selection committee struggled to agree on these, but finally, here they are for us to enjoy and record. The length varies but most are sufficiently long for a reader to get thei ...
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The History Quill Podcast is all about writing and publishing historical fiction. Brought to you by The History Quill and hosted by historical fiction authors Julia Kelly and Theodore Brun, each episode features a special guest sharing their insights and experiences. Some are bestselling historical fiction authors, others are aspiring writers sharing their journey so far, and others are industry insiders and experts. We cover writing craft, research, traditional publishing, self-publishing, ...
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Between Silo seasons, Wool-Shift-Dust is exploring the outer sectors of the galaxy with the newest Hugh Howey sci-fi adaptation to hit the screen: Beacon 23, airing on MGM+. We'll be covering the full season, a few episodes at a time.Meanwhile, our ongoing Dune retrospective goes deep into what makes a good adaptation, with the book many call the most important work of science fiction ever, the unadaptable yet often adapted Dune – from the book to the movies you know and the ones you probabl ...
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The BBC Good Food Show will be back from the 15-18 June for an unmissable summer show, alongside BBC Gardeners’ World Live. The show will be packed full of chefs and experts sharing their culinary skills and cooking live on stage in our Big Kitchen! The star-studded line-up includes James Martin, Nadiya Hussain, Michel Roux, Ainsley Harriott, The Hairy Bikers and many more. If this is not enough to tempt you, we will also have plenty of inspirational products for you to taste and buy perfect ...
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Studio Class

Megan Ihnen | The Sybaritic Singer

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Welcome to Studio Class – I'm Megan Ihnen, your friendly mezzo-soprano, teacher, writer, and arts entrepreneur. Together, we'll dive deep into the strategies and tactics of classical singing and composition. Think of me as your "diva sidekick", distilling essential insights in the realms of classical singing, opera, and new music. Whether it's dissecting the nuances of performance or uncovering the habits of successful creatives, we're here to streamline your path to excellence. In this podc ...
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Bash-O-Bash is a children's book series in the making, with an emphasis on love of place, heritage, a connection to the land (in Bash-O-Bash stories these will be played out primarily in rural Arkansas, where its creators, the Martin-Moats family live,) and characters who affirm and live out the right to question and explore gender and demonstrate a community where individuals outside gender norms can “just be living their good life,” as one of our fans put it.
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Audio Signals Podcast

ITSPmagazine, Marco Ciappelli, Sean Martin

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Hosted by Marco Ciappelli | Audio Signals Podcast is repositioning its antennas! Formerly hosted by both ITSPmagazine's Co-Founders Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin as a way to venture away from The Intersection Of Technology, Cybersecurity, and Society and discover other stories worth to be told, Marco is now hosting the show and decided to focus not just on the stories, but on the storytellers. A few words from the host: "I am Marco Ciappelli, the host of the Audio Signal podcast. I am exci ...
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Bizarre Encounters

Shayn Jones & Orin Felix

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Join Shayn & Orin as we dissect the bizarre one encounter at a time. From deep dives to interviews we've got you covered on any and all of your fascinations into the bizarre and anomalous. . . Social Media/Email/Donate/Merch/Patreon http://linktr.ee/bizarreencounters . . REPORT AN ENCOUNTER ommencounterreports@outlook.com . . Open Minds Media (OMM) https://linktr.ee/open_minds_media . . "Bizarre Inquiries" *Patreon Exclusive Weekly/Monthly on Youtube* Join Shayn & Orin as we address and disc ...
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The Palimpsest of Human Rights is an experimental spoken word production which combines verse interpretations of the prose writings of Martin Luther King, Mohandas Gandhi, and Henry Thoreau. The influence of new, temporally-bound ideas on succeeding generations is revealed in a continuous discourse. The physical idea of a palimpsest (writing over the top of an existing text in a manuscript) is here extended to an aural experience. When the texts are read aloud, one over the top of another, t ...
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Research is so important to piecing together the material world of your novel. Not only are archives an important tool in helping you avoid anachronisms that can be jarring for readers, but good archival research can have a huge positive impact, helping you access primary details that make your setting and characters come alive. In this episode, Ju…
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Join Shayn & Orin as we dive into North Carolina's Legend of Judaculla Rock! Thanks for tuning in to the 78th episode of "Bizarre Encounters". Don't forget to like, follow, share, & review. We appreciate it! . Social Media/Email/Donate/Merch/Patreon Use code "CRYPTID10" for 10% off the OMM Merch Store! http://linktr.ee/bizarreencounters . . REPORT …
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📚 Book: The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Very Short Introduction ✍️ Author: Martin Bunton 🎧 Show: Book Café Podcast 📖 Publisher: Oxford University Press @OxfordUniversityPress 🇵🇸 Prof. Dr. Martin Bunton from the University of Victoria @universityofvictoria6115 discusses his 2013 book. 🇵🇸 This first edition of the book covers the the years 1897 t…
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Guests: Alejandro Juárez Crawford, Co-Host of What If Instead? Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alejandro-juarez-crawford Miriam Plavin-Masterman, Co-Host of What If Instead? Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/miriam-plavin-masterman ________…
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In this episode, I dive into how the right book club can transform your reading habits and keep you intellectually engaged. I’ll guide you through selecting a book club that suits your reading style and introduce you to three groups that are ideal for diving into deeper discussions. Plus, don't miss our community announcements segment for local rea…
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Join Shayn & Orin as we dive into Zana of Abkhazia! Thanks for tuning in to the 77th episode of "Bizarre Encounters". Don't forget to like, follow, share, & review. We appreciate it! . Social Media/Email/Donate/Merch/Patreon Use code "CRYPTID10" for 10% off the OMM Merch Store! http://linktr.ee/bizarreencounters . . REPORT AN ENCOUNTER ommencounter…
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Martin Jacobsen, Associate Professor of English at West Texas A&M, to explore how a deeper understanding of linguistics can transform your reading skills. Dr. Jacobsen shares his method for diagramming important sentences and provides unconventional tips that promise to elevate your reading experience. If you're…
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lPxtYvfS0kk 📚 Book: Erasing Palestine ✍️ Author: Rebecca Ruth Gould 📖 Publisher: Verso Books @VersoBooks 🎙️ Host: @omarrasman In episode 37, we speak to Prof. Dr. Rebecca Ruth Gould about her 2023 book "Erasing Palestine". Author's bio: 🇵🇸 Prof. Dr. Rebecca Ruth Gould was born and educated in the U…
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Guest: Hortense le Gentil, Author of The Unlocked Leader On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hortenselegentil/ Website | https://www.hortenselegentil.com/ _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.…
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Join Shayn & Orin with guest Barrie Reader (Dimension Devices) as we dive into The Chattergeist, Dimension Devices, paranormal experiences, device reports, how the Chattergeist functions, biblical responses, AI, & conspiracy theories. Thanks for tuning in to the 76th episode of "Bizarre Encounters". Don't forget to like, follow, share, & review. We…
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Dr. Tonya Lawson is a musician, blogger, and SEO specialist whose mission is to empower musicians and other creatives to build out passive income streams so they have the financial freedom to live the life they want to live. She is a multipassionate entrepreneur who currently runs a private studio of over 50 students, has 3 blogs, a coaching busine…
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In today’s episode, I’m sharing a significant update about a tough decision I’ve made: to shut down Highlightish, the book note software I’ve been passionately working on. I’ll discuss the reasons behind this decision, primarily focusing on my desire to dedicate more time and resources to enriching this podcast. Expect to hear about the exciting pl…
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Luke and Elysia check in one more time before season 2 of Beacon 23 kicks off on MGM+ (and elsewhere) April 7th. Also collecting the thoughts of none other than author of the book Beacon 23 and one of the series' executive producers Hugh Howey – about Silo news as well – before they break down the latest trailer, talking to the community and laying…
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Join Shayn & Orin as we dive into Dennis Martin, National Parks, Feral Humans, & Missing 411! Thanks for tuning in to the 75th episode of "Bizarre Encounters". Don't forget to like, follow, share, & review. We appreciate it! . Social Media/Email/Donate/Merch/Patreon Use code "CRYPTID10" for 10% off the OMM Merch Store! http://linktr.ee/bizarreencou…
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In this episode, I explore Samuel Coleridge's breakdown of the four types of readers. I then share some of my favorite takeaways from "First We Read, Then We Write" by Robert Richardson that have transformed my own reading habits. To cap it off, I’ll recommend a book that not only challenges your mind but also guides you in refining your reading sk…
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GRAMMY Award-winning soprano Sarah Brailey enjoys a versatile career that defies categorization. Praised by The New York Times for her “radiant, liquid tone,” and by Opera UK for “a sound of remarkable purity,” she is a prolific vocalist, cellist, recording artist, and educator. My gratitude goes out to Hannah Boissonneault who edits our Masterclas…
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Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author on both sides of the Atlantic, joins Theo and Julia to talk about the processes and priorities for writers of dual-timelines. She explains how weaving back and forth between characters and eras can create mystery and allow the author to provide both light and shade in order to ensure variety in tone and mood. Having…
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Join Shayn & Orin with BIZARRE INQUIRIES presents... "THE CRYPTID BRAWL TOURNAMENT ROUND 4 (The Finals)" . 🥊🥊🥊 . Now through the end of March on Bizarre Inquiries we will be conducting this tournament of monster strength to find out who will be the "Top Brawler". . We want you guys involved in the fun so we will be giving away a prize bundle to who…
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Join Shayn & Orin with BIZARRE INQUIRIES presents... "THE CRYPTID BRAWL TOURNAMENT ROUND 3 (The Elite 8)" . 🥊🥊🥊 . Now through the end of March on Bizarre Inquiries we will be conducting this tournament of monster strength to find out who will be the "Top Brawler". . We want you guys involved in the fun so we will be giving away a prize bundle to wh…
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In today's episode, I'm tackling a challenge every passionate reader faces at some point: the reading slump. It's that frustrating period where every book seems to lack luster, and your once beloved hobby feels like a chore. I'll explore 7 common reasons why you might find yourself in this predicament and, more importantly, how you can break free. …
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/51-VVciGz88 📚 Book: The Palestine Laboratory ✍️ Author: Antony Loewenstein Publishers: ​⁠ ​⁠ ​⁠ Author's bio: 🇵🇸 Antony Loewenstein is an Australian-German freelance investigative journalist, author, and film-maker. 🇵🇸 He co-founded the Independent Australian Jewish Voices (IAJV). He won the 2019 J…
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Beacon 23 season 2 is coming to MGM+ April 7! Before you watch, let book-reader Elysia and show-only Luke refresh your memory on how season one ended – with deep dives into episodes 6–8: "Beacon Twenty Three," "End Transmission," and "Adamantine." Then catch you up on what we know about season 2, and what we think might happen next. Spoilers for th…
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Join Shayn & Orin with guests Leslie & Stephen Shaw (Ufologists/Authors) as we dive into Who They Are and What They're Up To, bizarre personal experiences, UFOs, alien abduction, hybridization, alien theories, & aliens on Earth. Thanks for tuning in to the 74th episode of "Bizarre Encounters". Don't forget to like, follow, share, & review. We appre…
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In this episode, I explore why so many of us struggle to retain the valuable information we read every day. I introduce a simple yet effective learning framework called D-I-R-T: Decide, Internalize, Revisit, and Teach. By the end of this episode, you'll understand not just the importance of each step but also how to apply them to any book you pick …
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Td_lkPYaG-8?si=2LLEYYJbavNnt7Cc -Timestamps- 1:20 - Author's introduction 4:30 - Intro to Louis XIV 8:15 - The Gardens of Versailles 10:50 - Louis XIV's assault on privilege 13:00 - Louis XIV's regal painting 17:50 - The death of Louis XIV 19:00 - How Leonardo Da Vinci ended up in France 24:15 - Le…
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Guests: Alison Escalante, Author, Pediatrician On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonescalantemd/ On Twitter | https://twitter.com/AEscalanteMD Website | https://theprimarycarer.com/ _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcas…
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Guest: ✨ Alex Shvartsman, Anthologist / Editor, UFO Publishing, Caezik SF&F [@arcmanorbooks] On LinkedIn | https://www.alexshvartsman.com On Twitter | https://twitter.com/AShvartsman Website | https://www.alexshvartsman.com On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/shvartsman.alex ____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPm…
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Join Shayn & Orin with BIZARRE INQUIRIES presents... "THE CRYPTID BRAWL TOURNAMENT ROUND 2" . 🥊🥊🥊 . Now through the end of March on Bizarre Inquiries we will be conducting this tournament of monster strength to find out who will be the "Top Brawler". . We want you guys involved in the fun so we will be giving away a prize bundle to whoever picks th…
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Join Shayn & Orin as we dive into The Japanese Urban Legend of The KuneKune! Thanks for tuning in to the 73rd episode of "Bizarre Encounters". Don't forget to like, follow, share, & review. We appreciate it! . Social Media/Email/Donate/Merch/Patreon http://linktr.ee/bizarreencounters . . REPORT AN ENCOUNTER ommencounterreports@outlook.com . . Affil…
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7qVKnorXELE?si=o4FaH8Zr_nuolYyE 📚 Book: Arafat - The Biography ✍️ Author: Andrew Gowers 🖨️ Publisher: Virgin Books (@Virgin @VirginVoyages @virginstartupvideos @VirginHotels @virginred @RichardBranson). Author's bio: 🇵🇸 Andrew Gowers was both Foreign Editor and Middle East Editor of the Financial T…
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In this episode, I explore how poetry, especially Walt Whitman's 'Song of Myself,' can make us feel more alive by connecting us with the universal human experience. I delve into Emily Dickinson's 'Tell All the Truth' to demonstrate how poetry not only makes us think but also enables us to see the world in new ways. Plus, I share a personal poem to …
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rXs1zkvHDGc Author's bio: 🇵🇸 Prof Dr. Nurit Peled-Elhanan is an Israeli philologist, Professor of language and education and activist. 🇵🇸 She is a 2001 co-laureate of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought awarded by the European Parliament. 🇵🇸 She is known for her research on the portrayal of P…
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Join Shayn & Orin as we start March Madness with BIZARRE INQUIRIES presents... "THE CRYPTID BRAWL TOURNAMENT" . 🥊🥊🥊 . Now through the end of March on Bizarre Inquiries we will be conducting this tournament of monster strength to find out who will be the "Top Brawler". . We want you guys involved in the fun so we will be giving away a prize bundle t…
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Join Shayn & Orin with guest Lon Strickler (Phantoms & Monsters) as we dive into Phantoms & Monsters, a brush with Bigfoot, The Chicago Mothman, flying humanoids, creature theories, bizarre sightings, & encountering a flying humanoid. Thanks for tuning in to the 72nd episode of "Bizarre Encounters". Don't forget to like, follow, share, & review. We…
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You are overdue an update – so here it is! Elysia fills you in on what's been going on, what's coming next (it's the episodes you've been owed!), and then drops a 15-minute teaser of the 2024 Oscars prep series she and David have been cooking up over on The Lorehounds feed. If you like what you hear in this preview, you can listen to episode 1 (of …
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In this week’s episode, I sit down with Liza Jacob, an experienced audiobook narrator, to explore why rushing through books might actually be hindering your reading experience. Liza shares invaluable insights on how adopting a narrator's approach to reading—focusing on character, setting, and mood—can profoundly enrich your understanding of both fi…
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Guests: Michael Sheldrick, Author and Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact and Government Affairs Officer at Global Citizen [@GlblCtzn] On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-sheldrick-30364051/ On Twitter | https://twitter.com/micksheldrick Website | https://michaelsheldrick.com/ On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/michael.sheldrick/ …
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Join Shayn & Orin as we dive into The Mothman Prophecies Part 3! Thanks for tuning in to the 70th episode of "Bizarre Encounters". Don't forget to like, follow, share, & review. We appreciate it! . Social Media/Email/Donate/Merch/Patreon http://linktr.ee/bizarreencounters . . REPORT AN ENCOUNTER ommencounterreports@outlook.com . . Affiliate Link: C…
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Welcome to another episode of The Read Well Podcast. Today, we're tackling something that's been bothering me: "How to Think (and Read) for Yourself." It's a nod to Nietzsche, who was big on the idea of ruminating on thoughts, not just inhaling them. He argued that his concepts weren’t the kind you could just breeze through; they required time, lik…
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*WATCH ON YOUTUBE!* https://youtu.be/RJEgPQ9-Uzw Join Shayn & Orin as we address and discuss the inquiry "How likely do you think it is that we are living in some sort of a simulation?" submitted by the show's own Shayn, and his inquiring mind. Thanks for checking out the 6th episode of "Bizarre Inquiries". Don't forget to submit your own bizarre i…
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Join Shayn & Orin as we dive into The Mothman Prophecies Part 2! Thanks for tuning in to the 70th episode of "Bizarre Encounters". Don't forget to like, follow, share, & review. We appreciate it! . Social Media/Email/Donate/Merch/Patreon http://linktr.ee/bizarreencounters . . REPORT AN ENCOUNTER ommencounterreports@outlook.com . . Affiliate Link: C…
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In this episode, I explore the connection between the authors we love and the way we view the world. I'll share a personal anecdote about a moment of insight from my child's principal, revealing a powerful message through a simple sticker: 'Show me your five closest friends, and I'll show you your future.' This episode will unveil how this principl…
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Join Shayn & Orin as we dive into The Mothman Prophecies Part 1! Thanks for tuning in to the 69th episode of "Bizarre Encounters". Don't forget to like, follow, share, & review. We appreciate it! . Social Media/Email/Donate/Merch/Patreon http://linktr.ee/bizarreencounters . . REPORT AN ENCOUNTER ommencounterreports@outlook.com . . Affiliate Link: C…
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eGDTtlQNh_0 🎙 Hosted by: ​⁠@omarrasman 🎧 Episode info: We speak to Dr. Zachary Foster about his 2017 dissertation "The Invention Of Palestine." Author's Synopsis: My aim is understand when, how and why people identified as Palestinian in history. Identities like “Palestinian” are not modern, pre-mo…
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Philosophy is hard to grasp, especially in the beginning. The ideas feel heavy in your brain and there are words like Martin Heidegger’s Dasien that will mean nothing to you. Hannah Arendt’s take on totalitarianism requires real work on your part to understand. But as you mentally push against this giant and cumbersome wheel, it begins to turn. Eac…
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Join bestselling novelist and writing coach Katherine Clements as she discusses the deep, human connection between reader and characters that distinguishes historical fiction from history. This episode also takes in topics including how to remain teachable as a writer, following your gut, and what a meaningful and bold writing career looks like. Th…
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Guests: Katherine Benfante, Author On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-benfante-1baa5a62/ On Twitter | https://twitter.com/KDBenfante On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/KatherineBenfanteAuthor/ Website | https://katherinebenfante.com/ _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine]…
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Join Shayn & Orin as we dive into DMT Entities! Thanks for tuning in to the 68th episode of "Bizarre Encounters". Don't forget to like, follow, share, & review. We appreciate it! . Social Media/Email/Donate/Merch/Patreon http://linktr.ee/bizarreencounters . . REPORT AN ENCOUNTER ommencounterreports@outlook.com . . Affiliate Link: Chattergeist by Di…
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Step into the world of classical music and #TeamArtSong with pianist Samuel Martin in this Masterclass episode. From international stages to innovative projects like "Before She Became Fire," Martin's debut album with mezzo Kathryn Leemhuis, his dynamic performances redefine the genre. As the Founding Artistic Director behind the Cincinnati Song In…
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