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Rebel Book Club

Rebel Book Club

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📈 Accelerating your reading habits & learning 📚 Strictly non-fiction 🍸 Monthly: inspiring meets, community & cocktails 💪🏼 1000+ strong community of thinkers & doers Join us.
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Feminist Book Club is the premier online hub for intersectional readers and anyone who wants to infuse their bookshelves with social justice. We encourage resistance through reading with our blog, podcast, events, and our signature monthly subscription box.
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Rebel Girls Book Club

Harmony Birch and Maggie Collins

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/rgbc/subscribe Are you tired of reading the same angsty hero narrative over and over again? So are we. That's why we're examining stories that feature rebellious heroines through an intersectional feminist lens. In this podcast, we will go deep into the latest bestsellers, comic books, and English class-worthy literature without taking ourselves too seriously. It's a book club for feminist literary nerds. So, grab a cup of tea, a cozy blanket, and ...
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Obroa-Skai Walkers - A Star Wars Book Club Podcast

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Ben and Cole move through the Star Wars Legends timeline as they see fit! There's assigned reading each week, and every episode covers that week's reading. Simple, right? There are plenty of Star Wars-related tangents along the way, so make sure to listen even if you haven't read!
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The One Drink Book Club reviews books from all genres including historical fiction, thrillers, biographies, business books and many more. In each episode, host Jamey Bowers brings on a guest to discuss the book and share a drink inspired by the story.
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This monthly podcast will look at Doctor Who through the writers who molded the show and their televised output. Hosted by Kyle Anderson (Doctor Who blogger for Nerdist.com) and Erik Stadnik (host of the Doctor Who Book Club podcast)
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Ancient History Fangirl

Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy

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An ancient history podcast run by two Millennial women. Misbehaving emperors, poison assassins, mythological mayhem; it’s like if Hardcore History met up with My Favorite Murder in the ancient world, with a heavy helping of booze and laughter.
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How do we join with others to achieve, belong and connect more with less friction? Humans aren't the strongest or the fastest. Our superpower is working together. We are a social creature. We need to belong and be valued within our tribe. But we hit 3 main friction points in teams: 1. We lack trust because of a lack of integrity, suspicion and past resentments. 2. We don't communicate well because of fear, insecurity and feeling unsafe. 3. We have divided goals because of politics, power str ...
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We are a movie-themed podcast! Each episode is filled with a dealer's choice of interviews with interesting actors, filmmakers and other guests as well as lengthy discussions of specific movies. Plus our own brand of ridiculous humor with conversations about trends in Hollywood and changes in the film industry.
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Think Dangerously. Channel link: https://lbry.tv/@unsafe:f Unsafe Space is committed to creating a culture that: * fully respects the freedom of speech; * viscerally understands the distinction between the initiation of speech and the initiation of force; and * upholds reason as the only valid tool of cognition, rejecting arguments based on feelings, faith, or force. Those interested in learning why we’ve made it our mission to create such a culture will find an overview of the philosophy be ...
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Do you feel your work brings you purpose? In all my work with individuals, I've seen three core needs. The first two dominate our early career. To belong and feel part of a tribe. To gain status and value within that tribe. We seek out the field we want to be in. And how we can fulfil our ambitions in that field. But often many then feel a sense th…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! Lucian’s A True History has been called the world’s first work of science fiction—but above all, Lucian of Samosata was a satirist. And he had a bone to pick with the famous historians of his time—guys like Herodotus and Ctesias of Knidos. They were Lying Liars who Lied, you see, and Lucia…
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Is this real life? We are honored to be chatting with three amazing authors that we happen to admire so much! Sally chats with Jamie Raines and his wife Shaaba to discuss our November book of the month, The T in LGBT. Then Renee invites KJ Dell’Antonia back on the show to discuss the adaptation of her 2020 book The Chicken Sisters. The Trans Experi…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! What tales kept people from thousands of years ago up at night? This Halloween, Ancient History Fangirl teams up with Liv Albert from Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! to delve into spooky stories from the ancient world that will send a shiver up your spine—tales of shrieking Banshees, deathly…
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In this episode, we talk about the implications of Blackbox Thinking (by Matthew Syed) for organisations. We talk about how differing companies such as Kodak, Google, and Amazon either learned or ignored the lessons from failure. The conversation explored concepts such as antifragility, psychological safety, and growth mindset. By integrating ideas…
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Movie Meltdown - Episode 634 Come join the party… as we celebrate Halloween by watching Late Night with the Devil, directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes and starring David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss and Ingrid Torelli. And while we toast with glasses of blood, we also delve into… Oddity, Ghostwatch, the Bohemian Grove, Sleepaway Camp 2 a…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! We’ve covered werewolves in the ancient world before—and their connection to the Berserker myth. But wait til you hear what happened to werewolf mythology when the Catholics got their hands on it. This episode is a wild ride, taking you from the ancient Greek and Roman werewolves to a Medi…
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We’re in the final weeks until the election, so we thought we’d share a few books (and one documentary!) that brought a glimmer of hope to our hearts. Tune in for Mariquita’s review of A Bit Much, Sally’s review of The Inner Mountain, and Ashley’s discussion of the documentary Sacred Soil alongside the book Admissions. A Bit Much: Relishing Poetry …
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! The werewolf myth as we know it today generally involves getting bitten by a werewolf, transforming during the full moon, and being very susceptible to silver bullets. But werewolves in ancient Greece and Rome were a little different. Join us for a spooky-season deep dive into ancient were…
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In this episode, dive into Harit Bhasin's journey of becoming a successful Tech Leader. Learn the importance of embracing conflict and building trust, as well as the value of a 'can-do' attitude, continuous self-learning, and personal branding. Discover how integrating diverse knowledge and fostering a growth mindset can lead to professional succes…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! In the last episode we discussed why the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are the only Wonder that historians don’t believe existed. There’s no archaeological evidence for it, and archaeologists have been scouring the ruins of Babylon since the 1800s. Also, Nebuchadnezzar himself—who could not s…
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How do we lead conversations that engage people and create change? All change starts with a leader who can engage their team. True leaders open conversations that engage their teams. Leaders through their example create the organisational culture. They create the context and set the frame that work is done within. In today's podcast episode I spoke…
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Movie Meltdown - Episode 633 This episode Sam Drog returns as we delve into our own history with the original movie The Crow, give a recap of all the failed incarnations in-between and then get into an honest discussion of our thoughts on the new film directed by Rupert Sanders. And while we comprise our ultimate anti-social movie experience, we al…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! What is it that makes the grimdark so sexy? NYTimes bestselling author Carissa Broadbent would know. She has been, in her own words, “concerning teachers and parents with mercilessly grim tales since she was roughly nine years old.” Today, her worlds are dark, gritty, war-blasted magical r…
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We all know that books can help us escape the real world and they can also demonstrate how we might show up in the world as our whole selves. This episode celebrates both ends of this spectrum. Sally kicks us off with some of her favorite quick horror novellas, a perfect escape for this time of year. Then Nox tells us about the impact the book Fat …
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What's the first question for every leader to answer? This is the question Romana Prochazkova answered in today's podcast. She explained the answer that is key for every leader. Especially those early in their journeys. Watch to understand what makes the foundation of your leadership style. Until you have that foundation, you cannot be authentic. I…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! This week, we’re going to cover what may be the most mysterious of the Seven Wonders: a wonder that rose from the desert like a mirage, one whose name suggests it defied gravity itself; a wonder that may not have been a wonder at all: that may, in fact, never have existed. Join us as we ex…
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Reunited once again with Jack Stovold of "Jack's Silly Little JackCast," we transmit our final Zonama Sethoughts via telemetry on the Force Heretic trilogy as a whole... or die trying. Added ingredients in this Esfandia-like atmospheric soup of an episode include the punting of pirates, an amalgamation of Anakins, and a Who's Who of heretics with t…
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Renee and Mariquita didn’t know what they were getting into when they decided to discuss the book One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon. Tune into this discussion for an overview of Yoon’s first adult novel, a thriller in the vein of The Stepford Wives, but stick around for Renee and Mariquita’s experience being humbled by Black readers’ reviews. Books/Re…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! The hosts of the Partial Historians Podcast—Dr. Rad and Dr. G—have written a book! Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire takes you from the regal period through to the so-called 'fall' in the 5th century, covering topics such as: We Built This City on Rock and Roads - learn about the walls…
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How do we get to peak performance? In an ever more demanding world there are more and more demands on our time and energy. How do we ensure that we meet the demands of our work, home and family and yet maintain our health and wellbeing. Everything we do rests on foundational pillars. Performance too rests on certain foundations. Performance too res…
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Movie Meltdown - Episode 632 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") Join us as the horror club discusses She Beast, directed by Michael Reeves and starring Barbara Steele, John Karlsen and Ian Ogilvy. And while we try to decide our favorite thing about Ghost Toast, we also mention… Sarah Squirm, pumpkins, Longlegs, Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs, Alien: …
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Preorder Enemy of my Dreams here! Epic news alert! We're so thrilled that the cover for Jenny's Alaric historical romantasy, Enemy of My Dreams is here! As many of you know, the research for this book was her inspiration for this podcast, and our listeners have been with her every step of the way. We are so excited for you to continue following her…
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Ashley and Mariquita discuss the book Rebels with a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves, and Our Culture by Niobe Way. They touch on topics of masculinity, the crisis of connection, and ways in which boys can create better pathways towards mental wellness. You may also hear them pontificate on why childless cat ladies exist. Other resources mentione…
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Why should someone choose you? For the job. The project. Or the contract. We live in a world of overwhelming choice and yet each of us is trying to stand out and be valued. The social media world has created the personal brand which can seem contrived. At it's worst it's creating a false image to sell. But at it's best it's about clarifying what yo…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! Today we’re going to talk about yet another giant statue in the Seven Wonders lexicon—one that was once pictured straddling the harbor at Rhodes, holding aloft a torch. He was supposed to depict the god Helios, although some said it looked more like Alexander the Great. Rhodes was an islan…
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Comedy is a subjective thing. Some things you once found funny might not hold up a decade later, especially if the person who wrote them turned out to be a bigot and the primary guest star proving himself to be a twat. Anyway, unrelated, this month we're talking about The Lodger and Closing Time, both written by Gareth Roberts with special guest st…
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Join Sam, Mariquita, and Ashley for a roundtable discussion on one of our favorite books of the year, Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. They discuss the themes of motherhood, sex work, addiction and recovery, as well as the narrative perspective of Margo herself. Don’t let the heavy topics fool you – this book is hilarious, warm, and full …
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Future host of "The LizardCast" Jack Stovold (what an Earth ass name...) helps us decide if this middle chapter of the Heretic trilogy is a first-rate tour de Force or merely an inconsequential side mission. Similar to Tahiri's recurring reptilian nightmares, we also receive disturbing visions of Borgs Bunny, living turntable creatures, and thought…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! This week, we invited onto the show one of our all-time favorite romance authors—New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katee Robert. Katee has written over 100 books and sold over two million copies worldwide. They are truly an author who Goes Big, swimming in the currents of dar…
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While we love a good fluffy book, there’s just something about diving deep into a specific subject. At FBC, we know we can do that through both fiction and non-fiction. In this episode, Nox shares a non-fiction book about reproductive health that opened her eyes to how much learning she has to do. Then Renee talks to Monique Roffey about femicide i…
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Why do groups of the smartest people make dumb decisions? The Bay of Pigs invasion. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. Blair and Bush's war on Iraq. Every day in smaller ways groups make terrible decisions because of groupthink. Yet the increasing complexity of the world shows that collective intelligence is key. Overwhelmingly, science, busines…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! Today, we’re going to talk about a wonder that was built for a man who was once extremely powerful. But today, he’s known primarily for the grandness of his tomb—a tomb commissioned not by him, but by his wife (and sister)—a tomb so great that much like the Pharos’ name has been used in so…
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Movie Meltdown - Episode 631 This episode we sit down with Max Neace, a writer, director and producer originally from our neighborhood. So listen as we find out how he took his interest in film from shooting YouTube videos to getting his own feature films made. Plus we discuss the conception and challenging execution that is his most recent movie -…
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It’s the week after Labor Day when it still feels like summer but we’re starting to get the itch for fall. So today’s episode celebrates this liminal space. First, Ashley shares her thoughts on summer blockbuster films led by women. Then Renee shares her five must-read BIPOC thriller authors and her favorite books by each one. Twisters: A Female Le…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! It's easy to get the impression that no women were allowed in the war games of the ancient world, but nothing could be further from the truth. Female generals and warrior queens were everywhere—leading armies into battle by land and sea. In this episode, we cover five female military comma…
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Whenever we introduce change we meet resistance. Every change involves loss of some sort for someone. That person is likely to be the person who most resists the change. How well we address their concerns determines the smoothness of change. We can push past resistance, but when we don't address these concerns we suffer. Either we get silent confli…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! This is a Podcast Takeover about the real threat that is Project 2025. Joining us is Dr. Brad Onishi, co-host of the podcast Straight White American Jesus, a podcast that explores the culture and politics of Christian Nationalism from the perspective of two ex-evangelical ministers turned …
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We’re not sure what this episode says about us as a team, but we like gross shit and we look up to rebels. In the first segment, listen in as Rah and Mariquita tell one another about some books they love that just gave them the ick. Then stick around for Sam’s review of Rebel Girl by Kathleen Hanna. Somehow Kathy Acker is name dropped twice in this…
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Movie Meltdown - Episode 630 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") The Horror Club is back with Mario Bava's giallo classic - Blood and Black Lace. And as we narrow down where we want to put our secret bookcase/door, we also bring up… When Evil Lurks, The Exorcist, Shaun of the Dead, The Ninth Configuration, Dick Tracy, her hair, her makeup, the eyeliner…
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Sometimes our contributors just want to tell you about the delightful books they’ve read recently, so tune in for four book reviews on some recent releases. What’s in this episode: The Backtrack by Erin LaRosa, reviewed by Mariquita (0:21) Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve by Drew Afualo, reviewed by Renee (3:25) Creation Lake by …
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Why do we do this? Whenever we join together, there's a sacrifice. We give up time, resources or autonomy. So why would we join? Humans have always joined together because some goals we can only achieve in numbers. Once that was to succeed in the hunt or to stay safe. Now it is to achieve increasingly complex goals. Or even to have a stable wage. W…
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We reach the midpoint of Series 6, with the very weird pair of highly plot-relevant episodes, "A Good Man Goes to War" and "Let's Kill Hitler," both by Steven Moffat. What works, what doesn't, what is pure mess and what is great characterization? River Song, Melody Pond, Mels, and Lorna Bucket...what names! Don't Colonel Runaway too soon.…
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! This is a Podcast Takeover about the real threat that is Project 2025. If enacted, Project 2025 would touch on all aspects of American life—and we couldn’t get into all of it in one episode. This week, we invited Dr. Emily Rath onto the show to give us a first-hand perspective on what life…
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Renee shares some of her favorite mental health memoirs and Mariquita interviews author Anamely Salgado Reyes, all in a search for the answer to an age-old question: Are we mad or is it just trauma? Renee’s Reading Corner: Mental Health Memoirs (0:21) Instead of a longer review of one book, Renee shares six mental health memoirs that made a last im…
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