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The Writer’s Corner on WLRH features prose and poetry submitted by talented TN Valley wordsmiths. With each episode, a different voice is heard in “The Writer’s Corner,” with a commentary or poem recorded by the author. Many of our writers have received awards at the state and national level, while others are exhibiting their creative abilities for the first time.
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A weekly podcast that reads out ghost stories, horror stories, and weird tales every week. Classic stories from the pens of the masters Occasionally, we feature living authors, but the majority are dead. Some perhaps are undead. We go from cosy Edwardian ghost stories (E. F. Benson, Walter De La Mare) to Victorian supernatural mysteries (M. R. James, Elizabeth Gaskell, Bram Stoker, and Charles Dickens) to 20th-century Weird Tales (Robert Aickman, Fritz Lieber, Clark Ashton-Smith, and H. P. L ...
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Who knew that the small mountain town of Durango had such an active art scene! Four Corners Arts Forum features art that is visual, performance, literary, musical, corporal, culinary, and art that you may not have thought of as art. Host Margy Dudley finds remarkable stories of creative and dedicated artists who have long lived at the corners of our minds, and brings them to the center of our conversations.
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Book Spider

Xi Draconis Books

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Book Spider (previously known as The God Setebos) is a book-of-the-week podcast primarily covering novels, with the occasional detour into nonfiction, literary criticism, poetry, and music. We pride ourselves in running a smart podcast for the discerning listener, and we strive for the highest level of intellectual rigor. Our mascot, the book spider, sits in its cold corner, gathering its web of text, looking at the world with its calm, chilly eyes.
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Conrad's Corner is a periodic collection of short poems and poetic excerpts, often seasonal in nature, culled by Link Schreiber. This podcast features works by poets from various times and places, along with local poets from Southwestern Ohio.Regarding Submissions: An important part of Conrad's Corner is hearing the voices and words of local poets. The poets we air are widely published in local and national literary journals, chapbooks, and books. The Corner is not a first place to publish w ...
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Little by little the sink fills up… Filling the Sink is a podcast in English on all things Catalan. Every week the Catalan News team explores a different aspect of Catalonia, from news and politics, to society and culture. Whether you live in Catalonia and need some of the current issues explained, or you’re simply curious about what makes this place tick. Either way, Filling the Sink has got you covered. Don’t worry if you don’t know much about this corner of land nestled between the Pyrene ...
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A little podcast about literary analysis. FREE RESOURCE! GCSE, GCE and IB students may find it useful :) I am an IB English and Theatre Arts tutor, and film/podcast producer. Need an online English or TOK class? - more info here https://www.canaelite.com/en/tutor/Winifred For non-education related fun, you can check out the comedy tv series I produced on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDgEUIBLOU9iLXo_h2Hr2A/ And my other podcast for your entertainment: soundcloud.com/ProjectFIA
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Welcome to **Book Cuddles** the podcast where we dive deep into the world of literature, biography, history and geography books. we will explore everything from timeless classics to contemporary masterpieces. Whether you’re a lifelong bibliophile or just starting your reading journey, this podcast is designed to be your cozy corner for all things books. Each week, we bring you engaging discussions, insightful analyses, and heartwarming recommendations that will make you fall in love with rea ...
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Trek.fm brings you new talk and interviews each day covering every corner of the Star Trek universe. The Trek.fm Master Feed contains every episode of every show, and may also include content and messages not available in our individual show feeds. If you're looking for an easy way to sample the full range of our content, or if you normally listen to all of our shows as they come out, subscribe to Trek.fm Complete!
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Two friends that wanna share their love of books. Join us every Sunday as we unravel the enchanting worlds of literature, from heartwarming romances to thrilling high-stakes adventures. With each episode, we invite you to explore our favorite reads, engage in lively discussions, and uncover hidden gems together. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just beginning your reading journey, our podcast promises to ignite your passion for books. Join us as we turn the pages of friendship and embark ...
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The Literary Corner-Executive Producer Laura Poindexter Provides a Diverse Platform for Artist, Businesses & Entrepreneurs of ALL Genres to be heard on an international Blog-Talk Radio (Podcast) & Showcase their talent, ideas & enterprises. Musical Madness Mondays 8-10 PM EST. Seeking a Producer & Host to set the stage for Rappers, Singers, Producers & Musical Groups to showcase their work. Chrisette Michele, Murphy Lee & Calvin Richardson are just some of the Grammy winning artist who have ...
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Into the Fold: A Grishaverse Podcast

Into the Fold: A Shadow and Bone Podcast

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A podcast two best friends share their love of Leigh Barudgo’s Grishaverse chapter by chapter! Geoff (the expert) and Julianna (the newbie) are here serve you fun conversations, chapter rereads and hot takes about the fantastical world of the Grishaverse (the books and beyond) created by the lovely Leigh Bardugo.
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London is beautiful but deadly . The city pulls you in but you have to be careful . Around every corner , behind each majestic building , lie tales of poverty , despair and murder . Join me to find out these stories of death in the capital , both accidental and planned . Welcome to London Kills
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Sweetbitter | Mary Magdalene

Leesa Charlotte, Ellie Brigida & Alyse Knorr

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About Sweetbitter | Sweetbitter is an investigative history podcast with a focus on queer & women's history. Each season, we explore a different corner of history, using historical figures as a starting point to discuss a broader story of erasure of people with marginalized identities. We collaborate with experts to bring these stories to a modern audience. Along with the listener, we try to untangle stories tainted by years of homophobia, colonization, and patriarchy erasing and rewriting h ...
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A behind the scenes look at Exmoor's luxury cottage company based in Minehead and Dunster.We'll take you on a journey to Exmoor and throughout glorious Somerset. Enjoy conversations with local people who simply love our little corner of England. Take a trip to the latest attractions and hear the inside track on running a small hospitality business.We hope you love what we do and please like, subscribe and share.
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Join our hosts Steven Beer and Jonathan Pink, co-chairs of Lewis Brisbois’ Entertainment, Media & Sports Practice, as they present "Periscope," a collaborative podcast featuring timely discussions with industry leaders and up-and-coming artists. True to the name, "Periscope" is a lens that allows our listeners to peek around the corner at what's new and exciting in the world of entertainment. Lewis Brisbois’ Entertainment, Media & Sports Practice is a multidisciplinary, full-service team ser ...
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Touch Her & DIE! is a brand new book review and discussion podcast with a delicious focus on the Romantasy and Paranormal Romance genres and subgenres. Join me as I delve into everything that this special corner of the literary world has to offer. I’ll talk about big hits and new releases, series and standalones. I'll chat with fans and fandom experts and get those all-important reader recs. Hopefully, there'll even be opportunities to invite authors and guest speakers to discuss the worlds ...
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A social satire, Main Street became a best-seller soon after its publication, fascinating readers with its biting humor and realistic portrayal of small-town communities. Published in 1920, the novel follows Carol Milford as she moves to a conventional small town, where she encounters its conceited residents characterized by their ignorance, hypocrisy, and smugness, while simultaneously being the target of their careless ridicule. Furthermore, the novel efficiently exemplifies the dividing l ...
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Nearly 160 years after it was first published, Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass continues to inspire, enthrall and educate generations of readers. This collection of poems serves as a vehicle for Whitman's philosophy, ideals, love of nature and mystical musings and it subsequently became one of the corner stones of American literature. Whitman was inspired to write Leaves of Grass based on Ralph Waldo Emerson's clarion call for a truly American poet who would tell of its glories, virtues and v ...
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Join me for a conversation with Zach Hively, an award winning humorist, poet, creative non-fiction author and publisher. He has just released a new collection of short essays in a book titled Call Me Zach Hively: Because That Is My Name in which he highlights the perils of navigating the world as a so called adult in a way that touches the reader t…
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Through 14 historical sketches, you'll understand the contributions of great figures in shaping history. Whether they succeeded or not, their stories are so vivid and thought-provoking. By touching the soul of history, this book will change the way you view the past and help you experience the intense emotions of the author's time. Stefan Zweig was…
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Deny Thy Father. On of the beauties of tie-in fiction is the ability to go back and fill in important details or stories that might have been alluded to in a series yet the full story was never told, which is what made the idea of Star Trek’s Lost Era so enticing for fans. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan talk…
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Modernism is one of the most important art movements in Catalonia, one that played a crucial role in shaping the cultural identity of Catalonia at the turn of the 20th century. The movement drew clear inspiration from parallel artistic trends throughout Europe, known by different names such as Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, or Modern Style. While the wor…
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My guest today is Dr. Gary Rottman who for 30 years was Associate Director at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He is currently a member of the Professional Associates of Fort Lewis College which helps build awareness of the college and the importance of liberal arts, serving students, faculty,…
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The literary master Calvino begins by defining what a "classic" is and how to approach reading them. He reviews a series of world-renowned works, offering insights on each one, and answers the question of why it's important to read the classics. Calvino was an Italian author whose unique and imaginative fables made him one of the most important nov…
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Prepare to be captivated by M.E. Braddon's "The Shadow in the Corner," a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic fiction that will send shivers down your spine. This chilling tale follows the arrival of Maria, a young servant girl, at the foreboding Wildheath Grange. As she settles into her new role, Maria becomes increasingly aware of a mysterious presenc…
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Star Wars: The Acolyte. Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm, one of its main focuses has been on mining the Star Wars franchise for all it is worth and in that process the fan reaction to each new entry has been incredibly interesting to track. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes John Mills in a crossover with Aggressive Ne…
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For centuries, Catalans have enjoyed “la hora del vermut,” or in English “the vermouth hour”, a time during the day when people slow down and sip a cool glass of vermouth while catching up on life. But what exactly is vermouth, where does it come from, and is it difficult to make yourself? Cillian Shields joins Lea Beliaeva Bander to chat about all…
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“If Wishes Were Horses” 30th-anniversary reflections Bedtime stories are supposed to be fun, but one gets a bit too real for Molly O’Brien when the straw-spinning imp Rumpelstiltskin shows up in her room. Not the kind of visitor you want as a firstborn child. But that’s just the start of a surprising evening for the crew of Deep Space Nine. London …
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In this episode I speak with long time Durango local Terry Bacon, Phd. He is a novelist, poet, playwright and author of professional books. Before he became a full-time fiction writer he was an adjunct professor at the University of Utah, a consultant in a writing training firm and a co-founder of Lore International, a widely respected executive de…
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Inayah Sohel, Zayna Killedar and Laurel Howard each took top honors in their categories of the Huntsville Literary Association's Young Writers Contest in 2024. Today we present their prize winning poems in an episode produced by Isabelle Berube.By WLRH Public Radio
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The writing of *Les Misérables* took decades and is deeply intertwined with France's history, culture, and social development. The life of Jean Valjean, a former convict, is filled with ups and downs. Even when faced with countless difficult choices, he remains steadfast in his faith, seeking light and ultimately achieving redemption. The miserable…
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In "The Quest of Iranon," follow the mysterious traveler Iranon as he embarks on a relentless search for a mythical city shrouded in beauty and enigma. Prepare to be spellbound by the surreal landscapes he traverses, the enigmatic beings he encounters, and the eerie truths he unveils along the way. This tale promises to unravel the boundaries betwe…
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In this episode I speak with Paolo Bacigalupi, best selling science fiction author of The Water Knife and The Windup Girl. His writing has also won a Hugo and Nebula award, the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award and is a three time winner of the Locus award. He has also written short stories and the young adult…
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"In 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,' there is the ugly yet sincere Quasimodo, and the hypocritical Claude; the brave Esmeralda, and the deceitful Phoebus. Kind and ordinary people are weak and helpless under the rampant despotic rule of the church, which is precisely what Hugo depicts—the tragedy of fate that people cannot escape. Victor Hugo, a Fren…
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In a moonlit Victorian mansion, a man delves into his family's mysterious past. As night falls, the line between reality and the supernatural begins to blur. When an unwilling friend is drawn into a late-night escapade, he finds himself caught between loyalty and an unsettling presence that seems to permeate the old house. In this chilling tale of …
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Deadpool & Wolverine. Since Disney acquired 20th Century Fox fans have wondered how the Marvel films from that studio would be worked into the MCU or if they would be acknowledged at all. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Deadpool & Wolverine. We discuss Fox vs Disney, a question, bringing back Wolv…
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Catalan literary agent Carmen Balcells considered a revolutionary in the publishing industry, was single-handedly responsible for turning it on its head. She dignified the writing profession by banning lifetime contracts and ensuring writers could make a living from their craft and negotiate their terms. Through her literary agency, which she found…
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Join me for conversation with Adam Swanson one of the world’s foremost performers of vintage American popular music, including ragtime, early jazz and the Great American Songbook. He is a four-time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest, and a featured performer and lecturer at ragtime and jazz festivals across the US and a…
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Prepare to be transported to the desolate moorlands of Garside Fell, where the haunting whistle of a train echoes through the mist-shrouded night. In L.T.C. Rolt's chilling tale, "The Garside Fell Disaster," the line between past and present blurs as an unsuspecting railway enthusiast uncovers a tragic history that refuses to stay buried. Learn mor…
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The sixth annual Durango Playfest begins Tuesday June 25th and runs through Sunday June 30, 2024. Join me for a conversation with Felicia Meyer, the Artistic Director of Playfest and producer of the annual event. She is also the Associate Professor at the Theatre Department at Fort Lewis College in Durango which partners with Playfest. Also joining…
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Barcelona is the city in the world with the most extensive history of barricade fights. These words come from philosopher Friedrich Engels, and many other thinkers have pointed to Barcelona as the city of revolutions. 115 years ago, on July 25, 1909, the Catalan capital witnessed one of the first popular uprisings of the century, known as the Tragi…
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Greg Cox: Lost to Eternity. One of the beauties of Star Trek is all the treads that one can pull on from the plethora of stories that have been told over the years making the books the perfect place to explore all these possibilities. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan welcome author Greg Cox to talk about his n…
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Here it is! The episode that should have been at Literary Ink but we now bring to you not live! Geoff is back and feeling better! This episode highlights what we love about this book, including: Strong women who don’t need a man Differently-abled representation Multiple perspectives Characters working through their traumas A crap ton of quotable li…
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Prepare yourself for a chilling journey into the dark underbelly of 19th-century Edinburgh, where the pursuit of medical knowledge leads down a treacherous path of moral corruption and supernatural terror. In Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Body Snatcher," you'll follow the descent of a promising young medical student as he becomes entangled in a web…
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Join us in this episode as we wrap up the month of June with a detailed look at our reading journey! We'll dive into our favorite 5-star reads that captivated our hearts and discuss the books we just couldn't finish. Whether you're looking for your next great read or curious about which titles didn't make the cut, this episode has something for eve…
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Live from the Literary Ink tattoo convention in Chattanooga, Tennessee we have the one and only Julianna! Unfortunately Geoff got covid as was not able to make the convention and we were all SO SAD! But alas we make due! Please enjoy this live mini episode of just Julianna at Literary Ink chatting with friends and con goeres as to who the Grishaver…
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Every year in Catalonia, the LGBTI+ community celebrates Pride, an almost month-long celebration of events, talks, demonstrations, and more, culminating in the big Pride demonstration or Parade in Barcelona, on Saturday, July 20th. Barcelona Pride Month is not only a celebration of the freedom to be yourself but also a moment when the community rem…
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Aria Petty One, “Durango’s Favorite Drag Queen” joins me for a conversation about the art of drag in Durango, a small mountain town. Her goal is to bring an art form that you normally have to go to a big city to experience to the Southwest area creating a safe and supportive environment where drag performers can can spread joy, laughter and connect…
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On a bitterly cold winter's night in New Hampshire, a delicate young man alights from a train to find his expected transport, a sleigh, is not there. It seems he has been forgotten. A chance encounter with a young man named Frank Rainer leads to an invitation to his uncle's grand, yet eerily quiet home. As George Faxon steps into the opulence of Ov…
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“Progress” 30th-anniversary reflections Plans by the provisional government to convert a Bajoran moon into a massive power plant sets Major Kira on a collision course with a stubborn, sweet-talking farmer who refuses to give up his land. His attachment to his home and land connect with Kira—a reminder of her fight against the Cardassians during the…
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On July 12th, 1984, the first baby was born through assisted reproduction in Barcelona and all of Spain, but the path to motherhood is not always as linear and easy as it is portrayed. Fertility treatment is becoming more and more common throughout the world, and in Spain, one in every ten children in the Spanish state is born thanks to this techno…
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