Best Patricia S Miller Podcasts (2024)

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Attempted Himbo Murder, Carriage Scandal, and More Bridgerton Content: Georgette Heyer's "Regency Buck," Part Two 1:09:59

3d ago1:09:59

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Send us a Text Message. We HAVE MERCH NOW! Help support the show with a rad shirt or mug or sticker!!! MORE scandal! MORE Horse Girl Content! MORE Bridgerton Inspiration! Part TWO of our series on the OG Regency romance, Georgette Heyer's "Regency Buck"! As always, we are: -Asking with all the love in our hearts that you leave us a review or tell a…

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115: J.R. Martinez - Full of Heart: A Story Of Survival, Strength & Spirit 54:49

8h ago54:49

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Send us a Text Message. Can Life's Greatest Adversities Become Our Strongest Triumphs? In this episode, we delve into the incredible story of J.R. Martinez, a true testament to turning life's greatest adversities into powerful and inspiring narratives. J.R. Martinez, a former U.S. Army soldier, will not forget the harrowing roadside bomb explosion …

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The Birth of Bridgerton and So Much Horse Girl Content: Georgette Heyer's "Regency Buck" 1:07:50

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Send us a Text Message. We HAVE MERCH NOW! Help support the show with a rad shirt or mug or sticker!!! Scandal! Carriage rides! Unsuitable entanglements! We're exploring the OG Regency romance, Georgette Heyer's "Regency Buck"! As always, we are: -Asking with all the love in our hearts that you leave us a review or tell a friend about the show <3 -…

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Double Lives and Color Codes: Oscar Wilde's "The Sphinx Without a Secret" 52:03

6d ago52:03

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Send us a Text Message. We HAVE MERCH NOW! Help support the show with a rad shirt or mug or sticker!!! We're kicking off pride month with our beloved Oscar Wilde! Will is back to help us get to the bottom of this secretive little story, a tale of intrigue, surveillance, and the unavoidable pull of societal expectations. As always, we are: -Asking w…

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114: Patricia Morgan - Love Her As She Is – A Mother’s Journey With FASD 45:06

12d ago45:06

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Send us a Text Message. What does it take to transform life's most challenging seasons into a story of hope and inspiration? In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Patricia Morgan, author of "Love Her as She Is." Patricia's story is a testament to the unpredictable, heartwarming, and often heartbreaking journey of motherhood. W…

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Stop Eating the Spinsters: Mary Wilkins Freeman's "Luella Miller" 1:24:32

24d ago1:24:32

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Send us a Text Message. Weird sexy babies! Energy vampires! A desperate need for someone to make the coffee! Jess Versus supplied our sweet cover art and came to talk to us about Mary Wilkins Freeman's 1903 short story, "Luella Miller"! If you can't get enough of Jess's amazing art, check out @jessversus or @xenithrichmond on Instagram, or at https…

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113: Cindy Thompson - Resilience For Change Makers 37:09

26d ago37:09

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Send us a Text Message. “You're not focused enough unless you're mourning some of the things you're saying no to." When Cindy first read these poignant words from James Clear, it felt like they were written just for her. For 30 years, Cindy has helped folks grow, heal, and reach for their potential as a clinical counsellor, executive coach and host…

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Old Man Besties & Metaphorical Boots: "Waiting for Godot," by Samuel Beckett 1:12:53

27d ago1:12:53

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Send us a Text Message. What do we want? Godot! When do we want it? On an uncertain and largely symbolic timeline that represents the uncertainty of existence! We're taking a stroll through Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot," with David Timberline! If you want more of David, you can find him on the podcast "Chasing Phantom," read his theater revi…

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Queer Prince Charming, Decadence, and the End of the World: "Fairy Tales for the Disillusioned" 1:01:03

1M ago1:01:03

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Send us a Text Message. We're talking about the French Decadents, subverted fairy tales, and everybody's favorite green ogre in this week's episode about turn-of-the-century fairy tales! Join us as we explore Willie's "Fairy Tales for the Disillusioned" and Renee Vivien's "Prince Charming." As always, we are: -Asking with all the love in our hearts…

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112: Lewellyn Melnyk - Roots & Resilience: Cultivating Mental Health in Agriculture 41:49

2M ago41:49

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever stopped to consider the emotional toll on those who are committed to the unique lifestyle of farming and the agriculture industry? In this episode we are digging deep into the roots of mental health challenges in the field of agriculture and the families impacted by this lifestyle. Our guest, Lewellyn Melnyk, p…

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Fart division, Shallow Hal, and Chaucer: the Third Fragment of "The Canterbury Tales" 1:14:37

2M ago1:14:37

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Send us a Text Message. Toni, our resident medievalist gal about town, has returned to give us more of that sweet sweet Chaucer content!! The Wife of Bath, the Friar, and the Summoner give us their tales, and their gossip in the Third Fragment: join us for all the mature, reserved Chaucerian humor you've come to expect, and try to guess which websi…

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111: Janet Applefield - Becoming Janet... Finding Myself In The Holocaust 35:39

2M ago35:39

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary life of Janet Applefield, whose journey through adversity began during the invasion of Poland in 1939. Separated from her parents at the age of 7 during the upheaval of the Holocaust, Janet endured years of uncertainty and danger, learning the necessity of silence to protect h…

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Patricia Highsmith Was a Terrible Dinner Guest: "Where the Action Is" and Art vs. Artist 1:37:32

2M ago1:37:32

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Send us a Text Message. We're accidentally hip, for once in our lives! Just in time for Netflix's new adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley, we're joined by pod bestie Leigh to talk about Highsmith's short story, "Where the Action Is." American grifts, snail obsessions, and bad authorial behavior abound! As always, we are: -Asking with all the love…

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Edith Wharton's "Kerfol": Gals, Ghosts, & Very Good Boys 1:19:05

2M ago1:19:05

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Send us a Text Message. Haunted houses! Law & Order: Brittany Ghosts Unit! Galen is back and she is RUINING DAYS with "Kerfol," Edith Wharton's riveting--and, frankly, *stressful*--story about a man, a wife, and an unexpected haunting. As always, we are: -Asking with all the love in our hearts that you leave us a review or tell a friend about the s…

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110: Debra Atlas - Let's Talk About It! 34:27

3M ago34:27

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Send us a Text Message. Ever since she was two years old, Debra Atlas felt like she was living behind a mask. It wasn’t until later in life that she was treated for depression – a diagnosis that has brought her tremendous insight, empathy, and strength. As an environmental journalist, author, professional speaker, blogger and workshop leader, Debra…

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Plant Daddies, Empire, and H.G. Wells: "The Flowering of the Strange Orchid" 55:23

2M ago55:23

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Send us a Text Message. Sinister plants, subversive sexualities, and the insecurity of empire! Join us as we dive into H.G. Wells' "The Flowering of the Strange Orchid" with old pal of the pod William! As always, we are: -Accepting nemesis applications at didntreaditpod@gmail.com -Accepting friends @didntreadit on Instagram & Twitter -Accepting aca…

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Sad Art Boys and the Housewives Who Love Them: Thomas Hardy's "An Imaginative Woman," with Jessica Camilli 1:26:27

3M ago1:26:27

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Send us a Text Message. What do any of us want more than a Muse Mommy? Join Grace & new pal of the pod Jessica Camilli for an exploration of Thomas Hardy's short story "An Imaginative Woman"! Neglectful husbands! Affairs of the mind! Aesthetic preoccupations that prove fatal! What more could you want? Looking for more of Jessica? You can find her (…

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109: Jocelyn Dettloff - A New Way Of Living 38:15

3M ago38:15

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of embracing life fully, even amidst challenges. Our guest, Jocelyn Dettloff, shares her remarkable journey from adventurous escapades to unexpected setbacks and the resilience that emerged. Jocelyn, author of "It Rained in the Desert," exemplifies living without regret…

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More Mules More Problems: "The Unvanquished," Part Two 1:18:41

3M ago1:18:41

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Send us a Text Message. More lost cause narratives! Broken cycles! Fewer mules! Join Grace & new friend of the pod Maddie Wood as we dive into PART TWO of William Faulkner's The Unvanquished, a novel of lore, loss, and livestock set during the American Civil War. If you'd like more of Maddie, you can find her @MadelineandNine on Instagram! Send her…

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Lost Causes and Stolen Mules: William Faulkner's "The Unvanquished," with Maddie Wood - Part One 1:19:57

3M ago1:19:57

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Send us a Text Message. Chests of silver! Nascent lost cause narratives! So, so many mules! Join Grace & new friend of the pod Maddie Wood as we dive into William Faulkner's The Unvanquished, a novel of lore, loss, and livestock set during the American Civil War. If you'd like more of Maddie, you can find her @MadelineandNine on Instagram! Send her…

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108: Breanna Thompson & Claire Miller - It's Not Bad, Just Different 48:59

3M ago48:59

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Send us a Text Message. In this compelling episode of A Resilience Project podcast, Cindy Thompson engages in a rich conversation with her daughter, Breanna Thompson, a counselor, and Claire Miller, a youth pastor and social worker both serving as missionaries in Nairobi, Kenya. This episode delves into their experiences of living and working in a …

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Raising the Stakes with Your Wine Bros: Roald Dahl's "Taste," with Michael Smith 1:20:06

3M ago1:20:06

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Send us a Text Message. Who doesn't love a naughty little wine? Join us as we discuss Roald Dahl's distinctly grown-up short story, "Taste," which has a little bit of everything--fine wines! Betrayals! Intellect-measuring contests! Dudes being dudes! If you--like us!--can't get enough of Michael, you can find him on Instagram @macklesmiff! And chec…

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Leigh is #TeamKitty: Rebecca West's "The Return of the Soldier," Part Two 1:27:33

4M ago1:27:33

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Send us a Text Message. Part Two! MORE unhappy spouses! MORE passive-aggressive clothing commentary! Fun psychologists! A creeping sense of dread! What more could you ask for? Join us as we finish our exploration of the immortal Rebecca West's "The Return of the Soldier," a compelling and *~drama-filled~* tale of the home front during World War One…

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107: Brandi Cox - Breaking Intergenerational Patterns 44:04

4M ago44:04

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Send us a Text Message. Brace yourself for a powerful narrative that explores pivotal moments in the life of author Brandi Cox. On the heels of her newly released memoir "In Better Hands," Brandi reflects on her formative years shaped by sorrow, growth, and overcoming. As her remarkable story unfolds, Brandi recalls one pivotal, traumatic day that …

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Crimes Against Fashion AND Humanity: Rebecca West's "The Return of the Soldier" - Part One 1:08:06

4M ago1:08:06

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Send us a Text Message. Unhappy spouses! Passive-aggressive outfit choices! Spinster Cousins! This book has it all! Join us as we dive into the immortal Rebecca West's FIRST novel, a compelling and *~drama-filled~* tale of the home front during World War One--and so much more. As always, we are: -accepting nemesis applications at didntreaditpod@gma…

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Arthur Machen's "The Bowmen," World War One Propaganda, and the Original Main Character Girlie 59:29

4M ago59:29

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Send us a Text Message. Grace & Leigh are diving into World War One with Arthur Machen's "The Bowmen"! Join us for big questions about portraying war in literature, citing your sources when you write about ghosts, and asides on what a WWI nurse might have done with access to TikTok. As ALWAYS you can find more at didntreaditpod.com! You can email u…

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106: Dr. Justin Kennedy - Suffer Skillfully 41:45

4M ago41:45

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Send us a Text Message. In his late twenties, Justin’s life changed when he was hit by a car on his newly purchased Vespa—while on the way to buy a helmet. Initially, as Justin recovered from his coma, he was unable to talk and had limited mobility. Yet Justin has learned to live with the internal scars and physical manifestations of a traumatic br…

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Pay Us in Wine: The First Fragment of the Canterbury Tales, with Toni DiNardo 1:18:40

4M ago1:18:40

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Send us a Text Message. We're BACK to hard-hitting literary analysis without ANY dirty jokes! Definitely for reals! Toni DiNardo takes us on a journey through the first fragment of the Canterbury Tales--join us as we discuss sexy priests, wet humors, Monty Python, and the true timelessness of ass-kissing jokes. *A QUICK NOTE: Toni would like you al…

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Shameless Filler - Plot Me Baby One More Time 37:16

5M ago37:16

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Send us a Text Message. We desperately needed extra research and editing time, so this week we're presenting PLOT ME BABY ONE MORE TIME: An Extremely Serious and Well-Produced Episode. We will be back next week with your regular programming--we love you all! XOXO Find old episodes, sources and more at didntreaditpod.com! Complain to us at didntread…

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105: Bayley Russell - Plan The Event, Not The Outcome 44:18

5M ago44:18

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Send us a Text Message. As a child, Bayley Russell would sit with her grandfather as he told her about Mt. Everest—its marvel and majesty, its terrifying danger, its haunting call to adventure-seeking climbers. Years ago, Bayley was finally able to see Nepal for herself on a mission trip. She fell in love with the people, culture, and breathtaking …

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Cursed Books and Bad Architecture: Robert W. Chambers' "The King in Yellow," with Ty Phelps 1:36:35

5M ago1:36:35

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Send us a Text Message. Old men yelling at clouds! Sweeping away Bad Architecture! Building suspiciously homogenous alternate worlds! Ty and Grace are exploring Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow this week, and more specifically, diving into "The Repairer of Reputations," Chambers' tale of madness, cursed fiction, and a real bummer alternate ve…

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James Joyce's "Ulysses," with Marilyn Drew Necci - Part Two 1:17:58

5M ago1:17:58

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Send us a Text Message. It's Part Two!! We're kicking off the New Year with a journey into Joyce--namely, Joyce's Ulysses, a perilous tome of a book that has no doubt featured on many a literary nerd's resolution list! Join Grace and Drew as they explore Dublin, 1904, along with asides about stuffed animals; public, uhhhh, "misbehavior"; and discus…

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104: Debbie McCulloch - Facing Loss and Finding Light 44:19

5M ago44:19

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Send us a Text Message. In this poignant episode of A Resilience Project, Cindy Thompson welcomes Debbie McCulloch, a retired pharmacist and host of the podcast "Older & Bolder." Drawing from personal tragedy, Debbie discusses the traumatic loss of her youngest sister to homicide, an unsolved case that continues to haunt her family. Delving into th…

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James Joyce's "Ulysses," with Marilyn Drew Necci - Part One 1:20:39

5M ago1:20:39

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Send us a Text Message. We're kicking off the New Year with a journey into Joyce--namely, Joyce's Ulysses, a perilous tome of a book that has no doubt featured on many a literary nerd's resolution list! Join Grace and Drew as they explore Dublin, 1904, along with asides about internet gossip, hidden peeing, and a veritable sea of Joyce's incomparab…

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"How Fear Departed from the Long Gallery" - Holiday Horror Story Theater 41:27

6M ago41:27

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Send us a Text Message. Happy New Year from Didn't Read It! Continuing our end-of-year Holiday Haunts, I present you with E.F. Benson's "How Fear Departed from the Long Gallery," a tale about dastardly deeds, undead infants, and the importance of not shooting at ghosts. Thank you SO MUCH for being with us this year!! We'll be back with regular epis…

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Holiday Horror Story Theater - "Lucky's Grove" 52:30

6M ago52:30

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Send us a Text Message. Happy Holidays from Didn't Read It! In tribute to the Victorian tradition of reading ghost stories at Christmas, Grace is here to read you a special, spooky holiday story: "Lucky's Grove," by H. R. Wakefield. A wealthy landowner finds out that his Christmas tree may be a little more than he bargained for, and may have to pay…

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Part Two! Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" on Page vs. Screen, with the Didn't Read It Coven 46:04

6M ago46:04

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Send us a Text Message. We're BACK with more Scrooge, more Muppet references, and some very important commiseration about the truly frightening costume designs for one particular spirit. Like the last episode, this is a bit more of a sprawling conversation, a little less structured than our usual episodes, but we hope you'll join the party!! Extra …

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103: Cindy Thompson - What Is Going Well? 24:03

6M ago24:03

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Send us a Text Message. Have you noticed how easy it is to focus on the adversities or inconveniences in your day? If you are someone who feels like the world is against you, or that nothing ever seems to go your way you are not alone. In a world saturated with negative news and overwhelming events, it is easy to succumb to a mindset that constantl…

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Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" on Page vs. Screen, with the Didn't Read It Coven - Part One 56:44

6M ago56:44

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Send us a Text Message. Light the lamp, not the rat, light the LAMP, NOT THE RAT! The holidays are beginning at Didn't Read It! Grace rounded up her besties--Jess, Galen, & Leigh--to talk about Charles Dickens' beloved, oft-adapted novella "A Christmas Carol," especially the aspects of the story that don't usually make it onto stage or screen. Much…

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Paradise Still Lost, with Kayleigh Hughes 50:13

6M ago50:13

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Send us a Text Message. We're back for part two of Paradise Lost and we're delving into the bravery of Eve, Milton's mind-blowing additions to the English language, and Adam's apparent inability to realize that the person he's gossiping about is standing right there. As always, you can find sources and more info at didntreaditpod.com, follow us on …

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102: Cindy Thompson - When Finding Purpose Lights A Spark 18:50

7M ago18:50

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Send us a Text Message. Why is finding our purpose in life so important to our wellbeing? If we are not clear on what fulfills us, we might find ourselves wandering through life feeling empty and unmotivated. Once we click into our purpose and meaning, we discover what truly fills our cup. In this episode, Cindy Thompson, host of A Resilience Proje…

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The Audacity of Eve: John Milton's "Paradise Lost," with Kayleigh Hughes 51:24

7M ago51:24

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Send us a Text Message. Kayleigh Hughes is back and telling Grace all about Paradise Lost, the epic book of verse that gave a lot of us our narrative understanding of the Bible and gave Kayleigh an unshakeable affection for the literary character of Eve! Join us as we start to parse through Milton's vision of Christianity and learn about Adam's sta…

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War Tourists & Werewolves: Jane Rice's "The Refugee," with William Albritton 1:02:54

7M ago1:02:54

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Send us a Text Message. We're prowling through the text of Jane Rice's prescient and darkly funny short story, "The Refugee." This oft-anthologized short story is sometimes billed as the tale of an ingenue outwitting sinister forces in war-torn France... but we think there's a little more to the story. As ALWAYS, you can find sources, notes, and a …

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101: Carla Flegel - And Then......This Happened 43:01

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Send us a Text Message. Can you recall the last time you had a long stretch of challenges, back-to-back with no end in sight? When this happens, do you find yourself wondering” why me?” It is natural to feel like this season will never end, and it is especially difficult to recognize the opportunities hidden within the adversity. The good news? Whe…

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Rose Macaulay's "What Not" - Part Two! Domestic Dystopias & Interwar Eugenics 52:51

7M ago52:51

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Send us a Text Message. We've seen what happens to the Ministry of Brains, but what does it all mean??? Join us as we dive back into the world of "What Not," pick through some of the knottier elements of Macaulay's world building, and talk about where we see domestic science fiction narratives and dystopias in contemporary fiction! As always, sourc…

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Rose Macaulay's "What Not": Interwar Satire, Eugenics & the Ministry of Brains 1:24:23

8M ago1:24:23

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Send us a Text Message. Aerobuses! Baby laws! The Ministry of Brains! It's Guy Fawkes Night and we're taking a trip into a Very English Dystopia as tribute. Join us as we explore the world of Rose Macaulay's interwar science-fiction satire novel "What Not," where we draw unflattering parallels to our real lives, ponder the wisdom of idealism, and w…

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Halloween Bonus! 10:37

8M ago10:37

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Send us a Text Message. Hello gals, gays, ghouls and ghosties! A little Halloween gift--one of Shirley Jackson's oh-so-disconcerting short stories, just for you. <3 Happy Halloween, we love you! XOXOXO Closing music: "Tippy Toe," by VOLK.By Grace Todd, Kayleigh Hughes

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100: Dr. Susan Biali Haas - The Resilient Life 44:23

8M ago44:23

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Send us a Text Message. How can you live with resilience and well-being in a world filled with stress, fear, and endless demands? Dr. Susan Biali Haas is here to show us it’s possible to break the cycle of overwhelm and exhaustion using simple, science-based shifts that restore joy, health, and meaning to your work and life. An award-winning medica…

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Surely Not, "Shirley": Shirley Jackson's Life & the Lies We Tell About It 1:05:22

8M ago1:05:22

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Send us a Text Message. Hello my loves! Join us as we celebrate Halloweekend by diving into the most frightening thing of all: the misappropriation of a woman's life and legacy! It's a very special episode, featuring Kayleigh Hughes, Jess Versus, and Just Leigh <3--we're having a spooky little party and can't wait for you to join us! XOXO…

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"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," with Kayleigh Hughes 1:01:48

8M ago1:01:48

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Send us a Text Message. It's spooky season, and we're celebrating with an exploration of Washington Irving's timeless classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"! Join us as we dive in (and try not to lose our heads) to a story of gluttony, superstition and nerds vs. jocks in early American literature. **GRACE got distracted by putting up her Halloween …

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