Best Sarah Blume Podcasts (2024)

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10 ~ Exploring the seasons with Rosie Steer 33:35

14d ago33:35

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Hello and welcome back to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson. This is the final conversation of the first season and I’m chatting with Rosie Steer, author of Slow Seasons, about her path to creating and publishing her first book. We delve into her experience of bringing the threads of the concept togeth…

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The Best Bookstores Worldwide | Portland, Edinburgh, Tokyo, and More 1:04:29

25d ago1:04:29

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Besides that one overly comfortable chair in the corner, every reader's favourite place to be is a bookstore. In this episode, Marissa and Megan share the best bookstores they've explored. From local gems to international stars, these bookstores have one thing in common: they are well-loved and well-read. As usual, the two readers start by reviewin…

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MICHEL TITIN-SCHNAIDER - Autobiophonie + Entropie passagère

17d ago

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Programme de MICHEL TITIN-SCHNAIDER pour webSYNradio : Autobiophonie + Entropie passagère. J'ai eu l'idée de cette composition parce que j'ai constaté être très sensible à certains sons : notamment les hirondelles et la 40e de Mozart. En recherchant pourquoi, j'ai compris qu'il s'agissait de sons entendus très jeune. J'ai alors eu l'idée de constru…

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09 ~ Inside my Kickstarter: rewards + reflections 17:15

21d ago17:15

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Hello and welcome to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, Sarah Robertson. In this episode, I walk you through the rewards you can enjoy as part of my campaign to raise funds for the Brand Seasons® Playdeck on Kickstarter, which ends on Wednesday 23rd October. You can listen to my reflections on the highs and lows of crowdfunding, the excitement of s…

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The History of Audiobooks | A Lesson From Megan 1:06:25

27d ago1:06:25

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Ever heard of audiobooks? How much do you really know about them? In this episode, Megan explores everything audiobook. From the history of audiobooks to its formats, uses, and styles, join along as your two favourite readers explore the world of audiobooks! As usual, the two readers start by reviewing their most recent reads and finish by discussi…

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DONALD RUBINSTEIN - Radio waves

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Programme de DONALD RUBINSTEIN pour webSYNradio : Radio waves. websynradio se met à l'heure américaine avec son invité Donald Rubinstein, compositeur fétiche de BO de films d'horreur qui sont entrés dans la culture populaire, notamment ceux de George Romero (Martin, Knightriders, Bruiser ...).Donald Rubinstein nous embarque dans un programme inédit…

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08 ~ Staying buoyant with Sara Duigou 45:12

2M ago45:12

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Hello and welcome to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson. ~ Before sharing this latest conversation, I'd first like to mention my Kickstarter campaign, which launched on Monday 23rd September. The Brand Seasons Playdeck is a pocket-sized card deck with prompts and practices to guide you through the brand…

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Literary Terms 101 With Marissa | Metaphor, Similes, Character Foils & More 1:05:42

1M ago1:05:42

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It's time to go back to school! And, what better way to celebrate school than with a test? In this episode, Marissa and Megan review literary terms. Or rather, Marissa quizzes Megan on this terminology while putting her friendship at risk. From metaphor and simile to allusions and character foils, Marissa puts on her teaching hat to share the top l…

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PHILIPPE FESTOU - Silenzio

2M ago

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Programme de PHILIPPE FESTOU pour webSYNradio : SILENZIO. Conçue comme une œuvre radiophonique, un horspiel, le 'soundtrack' est aussi conçu pour pouvoir s'émanciper de l'image. Inspiré du livre "L'oreille au monde" de Philippe Festou (éd. Delatour). À partir du mythe de la Sibilla Cumana dont les mots doivent être entendus dans le son du vent, s'e…

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Banned Books: Which Ones We've Read And Our Thoughts | Elana K. Arnold, Judy Blume, J.D. Salinger, and More 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

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Books are made to be read, not banned. In this episode, Megan and Marissa discuss banned books. From the most commonly banned novels to their favourite illicit reads, these two readers dive into why the books are banned and why they disagree. As always, they start the podcast with their most recent reads and end it by drawing a new topic from the j…

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07 ~ Turning failure into feedback 20:33

2M ago20:33

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Welcome to today's episode of The Brand Seasons Podcast. I'm your host, designer, mentor and writer, Sarah Robertson, and I’m excited to say that we’re very close to the launch of the Brand Seasons Playdeck. This is a pocket-sized deck of cards designed to support you with strategy, styling and storytelling, and make the branding process more playf…

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Books You've Been Avoiding On Your TBR (To-Be Read) Shelf | A Feather So Black, Wheel of Time & Many More 54:34

3M ago54:34

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This one is dedicated to all the book stacks on all those book shelves just waiting to be read. In this episode, Marissa and Megan uncover their most shameful -- or most interesting -- books on their TBRs that they've been avoiding. From books they didn't even know they owned to books they've been waiting for the perfect moment to pick up, join the…

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06 ~ Gamifying rejection with Liz Mosley 44:55

3M ago44:55

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Hello and welcome to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson. Before delving into today’s episode, I'd first like to mention my upcoming Kickstarter, which launches on Monday 16th September. You can join the waitlist and be the first to learn about the Brand Seasons Playdeck, a pocket-sized deck of cards to …

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Biggest Bookish Pet Peeves | A Feather So Black, Wheel of Time & Many More 57:14

3M ago57:14

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All the things that make us cringe, gag, and recoil away from a book within an instant. From abhorrent stickers on book covers to the worst plot devices we've ever read, this week Megan and Marissa discuss their biggest book pet peeves. Marissa also shares an embarrassing reader faux pas she committed and Megan pretends she's very much over it. As …

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05 ~ Launching playfully + sustainably 19:46

4M ago19:46

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Hello and welcome to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson. If you're curious about how you can make launching a book, product or service more playful and sustainable, this episode is for you. As well as delving into how we can resource ourselves for periods of activity, I reveal the plans for my upcoming …

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Reading Challenges: Everything We Love & Everything We Don't | Crossroads of Twilight, Yellowface, Funny Story & More 45:35

4M ago45:35

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Anybody up for a challenge? Reading challenges are popular across TikTok, StoryGraph, and pretty much anywhere you find readers. Megan and Marissa give their thoughts on reading challenges – which ones they love and which ones they can't quite get into. Megan compares reading challenges to playing the Sims and Marissa changes her opinion quickly as…

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04 ~ Harnessing your energy with Laura Blume 38:46

5M ago38:46

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Hello and welcome to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson. In this next conversation of the series, online marketing and business strategist Laura Blume joins me to delve into the Season of Blossoming. Together, we consider: harnessing our energy for cycles of productivity and visibility finding rhythm an…

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Let's Talk About BookTok 2.0 W/ Alix Calfa | Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Hoover, Robert Jordan, And More 1:03:32

4M ago1:03:32

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Alix Calfa joins us for a surprise guest episode! Marissa and Alix discuss BookTok – and, in fact, all things about books online. The readers tackle discussing good recommendations and poor ones, as well as some of the more popular BookTok books and whether they are worth the read. As always, we start the podcast with some of our more recent reads.…

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03 ~ Tending to your creative foundations 22:36

5M ago22:36

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Hello, and welcome back to the Brand Seasons podcast, a space to explore the rhythms of our creative lives and work. I'm your host, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson. Today, I touch on the season of Season of Sowing and the concepts of waiting, tending and pacing. I also talk about supporting our creativity, permission to be imperfect a…

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Our Favourite – And Most Remarkable – Bookmarks | Bookmarks, Notation, Dog-Earring, And More 51:37

5M ago51:37

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Do you use bookmarks? Marissa and Megan discuss the most remarkable bookmarks they've had over the years. From American one-dollar bills to a leather marker with a flower that seems one petal short, both readers talk about whether or not they use them, what will count as a bookmark, and whether dog-earring is ever an option. We start the podcast wi…

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Anton MOBIN - What remains on the tape ?

5M ago

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Programme de Anton Mobin pour webSYNradio : what remains on the tape ?. Invité par Dominique Balaÿ à concocter une playlist pour WebSYNradio, je décide de revisiter mes expériences réalisées autour du support cassette depuis 2013. En reprenant les modèles, contraintes et concepts de ces expérimentations basiques, voici une heure trente de compositi…

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02 ~ From ideation to creation with Anna Dunleavy 40:51

6M ago40:51

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Hello and welcome to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, Sarah Robertson. In this first conversation of the series, creative business coach and wedding photographer Anna Dunleavy joins me to dig into the Season of Sowing. Together, we explore: taking the first steps towards our goals and plans creating a podcast and our fears of public speaking keep…

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Top Tips to Getting Out of A Reading Slump | Book Clubs, Reading Challenges, DNF-ing & More 49:14

5M ago49:14

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Slumps suck. Reading slumps extra suck. Every avid reader has been through one reading slump or another and, while sometimes they are inevitable, there are some ways to get through them without losing your mind. Marissa and Megan discuss their experiences with their own reading slumps, and all the top tips they have to prevent them. From reading ch…

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01 ~ Exploring the Brand Seasons 18:06

6M ago18:06

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Hello and welcome to episode 01 of the Brand Seasons podcast with me, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson. In this introductory episode, we explore this seasonal branding and business framework framework and the phases of Sowing, Blossoming, Harvesting and Grounding. Here, I touch on: the origins of this project 'crafting brands that feel…

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Our Top Villains In Literature | Dracula, President Snow, Sauron & More 46:23

6M ago46:23

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Everybody loves a good villain. From the most sinister non-human entities to the humans we start to empathize with, we've got all the best baddies from books we've read. We start with a classic President Snow and end with an even more classic villain who will suck your blood, and we hit every bad guy in between. We start the podcast with our most-r…

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Our Favourite Autobiographies & Memoirs | Vivek Shraya, Jennette Mccurdy & More 49:05

6M ago49:05

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From the rawest insight into people's lives to illuminating spotlights on important issues, biographies and memoirs can leave a long-lasting impact. In this episode, Marissa and Megan discuss their favourite memoirs and autobiographies. Marissa discusses several dancer and a few artists' memoirs, while Megan talks about reading about therapy and de…

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Trailer 2:16

7M ago2:16

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Hello and welcome to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson. Today, I share my plans to explore the rhythms of our creative lives and work through a blend of solo episodes and guest conversations. I also touch on my Brand Seasons method and the phases of Sowing, Blossoming, Harvesting and Grounding. Upcomin…

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Poetry 101: Top Tips for Getting Into Poetry | Lang Leav, Shakespeare, Dickinson, Plath & More 1:00:18

7M ago1:00:18

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Welcome to Poetry 101. Marissa is a big poetry buff, and this week we're discussing all our best tips for getting into poetry. Throughout this podcast, Marissa and Megan share their experiences with poems and poetry – and give you all the reasons why you shouldn't be scared of them, no matter what your high school English teacher made you feel. Fro…

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Carl STONE - Kamiya Bar + guests

7M ago

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Podcast de Carl Stone pour websynradio : Aux alentours du Kamya bar, Carl Stone convoque pour ce programme original webSYNradio tout un ensemble d'oeuvres (Ros Bobos, Annie Gosflield, David Toop, Tanner Menard, Joseph Hammer, Ben Neill, Roger Kleier, Saunter Chihei Hatakeyama, Yann Novak, Robert Crouch, Chas Smith, Sawako, Richard Lainhart, et des …

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DAVID FENECH - Monks to Monk

7M ago

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Podcast de DAVID FENECH pour webSYNradio. Avec des morceaux de The Monks, Andew Liles + Jean Hervé Péron, Glaxo Babies, Renaldo and the Loaf, Felix Kubin, Fritz Muller, Iggy + The Stooges, H.N.A.S, Volcano the Bear, Nervous Norvus, Jac Berrocal + David Fenech + Ghédalia Tazartès, Connan Mockasin, Brigitte Fontaine, Colin Stetson, Jr + His Soulettes…

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Best Book Recommendations We've Given Each Other | Iron Widow, Lore Olympus, Throne of Glass & More 59:24

8M ago59:24

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Will we hurt each other's feelings? You'll have to listen to find out! In this episode of The Book Jar Pod, Megan and Marissa discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the books they've recommended to each other over the years. From some classic recommendations like Sabriel and Iron Widow to some newer ones like Emma and Throne of Glass, expect to…

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 34:37

8M ago34:37

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Join hosts Sam and Sarah on this episode of "Not Your Average Book Report" as they dive into Judy Blume's timeless classic "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Discover how this beloved coming-of-age tale resonates with readers and explore its enduring themes of identity, friendship, and faith. Power Rank These Three from Worst to Least Worst: 1…

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Let's Catch Up On Our Most Recent Reads! | Silver in the Bone, The Wheel of Time, Cruel Illusions & More 1:14:29

8M ago1:14:29

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Megan is back! And we have some book talk to catch up. Marissa and Megan go through their most recent reads – all 25 books they've read since they've last met. From Heartstopper and Fly By Night to The Fires of Heaven and The City of Brass, join your fave readers as they rate and discuss all the books they've read to start this year. We end the pod…

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Fave Female Characters in Books w/ Alix Calfa & Tay Andresen | The Poppy War, Stormlight Archive, Sabriel & The Hunger Games 50:07

9M ago50:07

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Let's have some girl talk. And by girl talk, we're talking about our fave girlies in books. To top it off, Marissa is joined by both Alix Calfa and Taylor Andresen, from our sister podcast, The Queens of Fantasy. The three readers discuss an abundance of amazing female characters they've read in novels. From Sabriel and Katniss Everdeen to the lead…

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Matilda by Roald Dahl 38:59

9M ago38:59

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In this episode we're reading Matilda by Roald Dahl. Sam and Sarah share laughter-inducing excerpts (You can do it, Brucie!) and reminisce about their favorite teachers who inspired them. Immerse yourself in a delightful blend of nostalgia, humor, and genuine moments as we discuss this classic.By Not Your Average Book Report

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Richard PINHAS - track Inédit

9M ago

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Podcast de Richard Pinhas pour webSYNradio. Track inédit enregistré en studio entre Paris et Tokyo, mixé à Paris, en étroite collaboration avec Oren Ambarchi. Gift from Richard, including a lot of Friends like Joe TALIA, Oren AMBARCHI, William WINANT.http://synradio.fr/richard-pinhas-un-inedit/By RICHARD PINHAS

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Let's Talk About BookTok w/ Alix Calfa! | Twilight, ACOTAR, Sarah J. Maas, Fourth Wing & More 53:11

9M ago53:11

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Another week, another guest. Alix Calfa, from our sister podcast, The Queens of Fantasy podcast, joins Marissa to discuss a truly industry-changing social media platform: BookTok. Both Alix and Marissa point out the good, the bad, the ugly, and the inspirational aspects of such a whirlwind force as BookTok is. We mention fave creators, fave book re…

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Anniversaire : les 20 ans du label CRÓNICA

9M ago

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Podcast du label Crónica. Pour le vingtième anniversaire du label portugais Crónica, qui s’est imposé comme une "plateforme majeure pour tout ce qui concerne les productions à la limite du conceptuel" (Coda), ses deux initiateurs Miguel Carvalhais et Pedro Tudela ont produit un programme de 3 heures, revisitant chacun des 200 titres du catalogue. h…

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Your Fave Feminist Reads w/ Taylor Andresen | Mona Eltahawy, Mikki Kendall, Xiran Jay Zhao & More 1:05:44

10M ago1:05:44

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We have another guest on this episode of The Book Jar Pod: Taylor, from our sister podcast, The Queens of Fantasy podcast. Together, Marissa and Tay discuss a topic close to their hearts: What are some of your fave feminist reads? Taylor starts by recounting some of her most recent reads, and then the two readers dive into the topic. Let us know ho…

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Cristian Vogel : Third Space Requiems (inédit)

10M ago

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Podcast de Cristian Vogel pour websynradio : Third Space Requiems (inédit).“Third Space Requiems” est une trilogie électroacoustique de Cristián Vogel, composée dans les dernières heures de 2023 à la lumière d’événements qui ont profondément marqué son histoire sur un plan intime ou plus universel : Levitationism (0->6'30). Story In Blood (6'30->14…

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Books & Literature Trivia Contest | Featuring Tay & Alix From the Queens of Fantasy Podcast 1:26:24

10M ago1:26:24

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It's a crossover episode! We have two fabulous guests from our sister podcast, The Queens of Fantasy podcast, with us and we've decided to use a totally legitimate trivia contest and not-at-all-random scoring system to determine the reader who knows the most chaotic facts. Marissa, Megan, Alix, and Tay all have ten questions to ask and far too many…

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Caroline BERGVALL - Voices with texts. Voix à textes.

10M ago

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Podcast de Caroline Bergvall pour websynradio : VOICES WITH TEXTS... Morceaux et textes par des poètes et musiciens, solo ou en collaboration. Avec les voix et les sons de Lee Ann Brown, Tom Phillips & Gavin Bryars, Sawako Nakayasu, Ida Börjel & Mathias Kristerson, Caroline Bergvall & Adam Parkinson, Fred Frith, Pauline Oliveros & John Giorno, Char…

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2023: A Year In Review | Wrapping Up Our 2023 Best & Worst Reads 1:17:28

11M ago1:17:28

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It's been one heck of a year! And, we feel like we need to talk about the best – and the worst – books we read this year. So, join us, as both readers recap their year. From the number of books and pages read to the genres that filled those pages, these readers are going over it all – and we're thrilled to have you come along for the ride! We begin…

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Our Favourite Unproblematic Authors | R.F. Kuang, Xiran Jay Zhao, Chloe Gong & More 1:05:21

11M ago1:05:21

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Megan and Marissa switch up their topic to talk about some amazing authors who also seem like great human beings. From calling out racism and misogyny and talking about hard-to-talk-about topics to donating time, money, and resources to charity, these authors are some of our favourites to read and recommend – on and off the page. Inspired by some r…

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Sally ANN McINTYRE - websynradio show

11M ago

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Programme de SALLY ANN McINTYRE pour webSYNradio : disques pour une ile deserte. Avec des oeuvres et des sons de Janek Schaefer, Vito Acconci, John Cage, Erik Satie, Margaret Leng Tan, William S. Burroughs, Louise Lawler, Alvin Curran, Gavin Bryars, Laurie Anderson, Yoko Ono.http://synradio.fr/sally-ann-mcintyre/…

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Fan-Casting Popular Books (And Our Fave Novels) | Throne of Glass, Dracula, ACOTAR, Sabriel & More 1:07:32

12M ago1:07:32

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Casting movies and TV shows is a hard task. Naturally, this means we have to try it out for ourselves. In this episode, Marissa and Megan fan-cast some popular and some of their favourite novels. Marissa personally takes a hand at casting for Dracula, Throne of Glass, and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Megan decides that Ninth House, An Absolutely Re…

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NSFW Best and Worst Sex Scenes You've Ever Read | The Crown of Gilded Bones, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Haunting Adeline & More 2:00:25

12M ago2:00:25

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Talk dirty to me... or maybe don't. In this NSFW episode of The Book Jar Podcast, Marissa and Megan share the best and the worst sex scenes they've read in novels. From terrible anatomy to euphemisms sheathed between lines, these sex scenes will leave you with questions you don't want answered. The first portion of this podcast is safe for work, wi…

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Gaël SEGALEN - Original Voices in Rhythms

12M ago

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Programme de Gaël Segalen pour webSYNradio : Original Voices in Rhythms. Des pièces mémorables et uniques dialoguent ici les unes avec les autres comme j'aime dans ma pratique inviter les gens à se réunir pour le moment unique d'une rencontre enregistrée, former un duo et inventer de nouvelles formes de langage.Ce mix va d'une mélodie grande ouvert…

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Tropes That Belong In Trope Jail | Talking About ACOTAR, Ninth House, City of Bones & More 53:07

1y ago53:07

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Content Warnings: Incest, sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, pedophilia Straight to Trope Jail! Alright, we're talking about all the tropes that make us the most irritated. In short, the ones that make us wish we could make writing those tropes absolutely illegal. As always, we start by discussing our most recent reads and then dive straight into …

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What Books Took You Forever to Read? | Dracula, The Burning Gods, Emma & More 1:01:43

1y ago1:01:43

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No matter your reading speed, some books just sit on your "currently reading" shelf for longer than others. From being a bit on the slow side to being a more challenging read, these books aren't necessarily bad (though, sometimes, they are) but they do take extra time, dedication, and perserverance to finish. We're talking about those books this we…

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