Best The Obscurity To Authority Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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169 Getting creative about dementia with Shelle Luscombe 52:30

1h ago52:30

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Shelle Luscombe is an entertainer, a singer, a presenter, a voiceover artist. She turned 50 in 2021 and she set out to have 50 memorable experiences. She also wanted to raise money for a cause very close to her heart, having two copies of the Alzheimer's risk gene and having lost both parents to dementia. Three years on, she's raised over £12,000 p…

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016 - Five Ways To Increase Your Value Today [Becoming A Household Name] 35:22

1h ago35:22

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Recognizing rarity and passion can transform your dreams into reality. I'll share personal anecdotes and simple strategies to help you boost your worth—whether it's through creating scarcity, coining new terms, or aligning your vision with market trends. We'll journey through real-life examples, from limiting signed book copies to Marvel's strategi…

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015 - Overcoming Writer’s Block [Ink & Effort] 30:29

23h ago30:29

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In this installment of Ink and Effort, James and special guest Kevin Ikenberry dive deep into the world of writing productivity and overcoming common challenges that all writers face. Ever wondered how changing your environment can boost your creative output? Or how setting realistic and adjustable writing goals can make a huge difference? Join us …

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014 - Keep Spending Most Our Lives Living in a Commuter Paradise [Author Intelligence] 43:47

1h ago43:47

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In today's episode, Keep Spending Most Our Lives Living in a Commuter Paradise, hosts Stacy Anderson and Elizabeth Ann West delve into their experiences using AI tools for writing and publishing. They discuss the captivating story of Zora and Zan, whose awkward encounter at Cafe Nebula comes about through the Galactic Dating Service, and explore ho…

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013 - Why Taylor is a Marketing Genius [Romancing Like Swift] 46:18

1h ago46:18

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Morgana and Emily delve into the ingenious marketing strategies of Taylor Swift and how they can be applied to the world of book publishing. They spotlight authors Kat Baxter, Violet Ray, Fern Fraser, and Hope Ford, who are revolutionizing the "insta love" genre through quick, collaborative writing within shared world concepts. The hosts discuss th…

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012 - Katie Cross, The One With Chaos Part 1 [Worlds Asunder] 36:17

4h ago36:17

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We all love a widespread, far-reaching fantasy universe that we as readers can get completely absorbed in. The only thing better than a great fantasy series is a whole collection of them that deep-dive into an immersive world. But how do you keep track of a timeline that spans over a thousand years? Where do you start when your cast of characters s…

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011 - Crafting the Perfect Book Pitch [Becoming A Household Name] 32:07

2h ago32:07

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Today on Becoming A Household Name we're diving into the art of crafting the perfect book pitch. Ever struggled to succinctly sell your book or engage potential readers? You're not alone. In this episode, I share my personal journey – from fumbled pitches and missed opportunities to a transformative experience that revolutionized my approach. We'll…

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010 - Achieving Big Dreams through Small Targets with Dano Colon [Ink & Effort] 37:11

1d ago37:11

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James and Dano dive deep into the common struggles that plague many creatives, including the overburdening of ideas and the collapse of inspiration. They explore the pros and cons of writing routines, setting realistic goals, and the importance of daily word counts. Join us as they discuss their own experiences with ADHD, distractions, and the chal…

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009 - The AI Mystique: Stop Giving the Calculator So Much Credit [Author Intelligence] 51:34

2d ago51:34

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Welcome back to Author Intelligence on the Book Career Network! In this episode, your hosts Elizabeth Ann West and Stacy Anderson from the Future Fiction Academy dive deep into the world of AI and its ever-evolving role in writing and publishing. We'll explore how both hosts leverage AI tools for their own writing—sharing expenses, usage, and the i…

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008 - Emotional Connections and Reader Ownership [Romancing Like Swift] 32:09

3d ago32:09

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Romancing Like Swift podcast on the Book Career Network, titled Emotional Connections and Reader Ownership. In today's episode, your hosts Morgana and Emily dive deep into the intricate web of emotional connections that romance novels and Taylor Swift's music create. They begin with a chat about popular movies like the B…

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007 - The One Where We Start, Part 2 [Worlds Asunder] 37:13

4d ago37:13

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From Marvel to Star Wars, shared universe content is taking over the world. We interviewed Chris Kennedy, publisher, author, and one of the co-founders of the Four Horseman Universe (4HU). Today Chris Kennedy Publishing is made up of six imprints that publish everything from non-fiction to military fiction to fantasy. From CKP’s Seventh Seal Press,…

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006 - Hard Work Is A Lie [Becoming A Household Name] 15:00

5d ago15:00

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Hard Work Is A Lie of Becoming A Household Name. I'm your host, Jody, and in today's episode, we're diving deep into the paradox of hard work and success. I'll share my personal journey and the powerful lessons learned along the way, exploring why hard work isn't always the straightforward key to achieving dreams, but rather a complex interplay of …

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005 - Finding Your Routine with A.K. Duboff [Ink & Effort] 33:49

8d ago33:49

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In today's episode of Ink & Effort, Finding Your Routine with A.K. Duboff, we're diving deep into the art of mastering your writing routine to boost productivity and creativity. I'm your host, James, from Ink & Effort, where we focus on turning your writing dreams into productive realities. Today, we are thrilled to have the prolific writer A.K. Du…

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004 - I Have An Idea for A Novel, You Write it and We’ll Split the Profits [Author Intelligence] 45:38

14d ago45:38

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In this premier edition of "Author Intelligence," Stacy Anderson, our host from the Future Fiction Academy, joins forces with co-hosts Elizabeth Ann West and our AI host to dive deep into the fascinating world of writing and publishing with AI assistance. Today, we'll explore how AI tools like OpenAI and Claude can revolutionize your writing proces…

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003 - Harnessing Taylor Swift's Genius [Romancing Like Swift] 25:23

10d ago25:23

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Harnessing Taylor Swift's Genius: Writing Craft and Business Strategy for Authors? In this debut episode of the Romancing Like Swift podcast, hosts Emma-Lee Jayne and Morgana Bevan delve into what authors can learn from Taylor Swift's lyrics and business practices. The hosts introduce themselves and discuss their writing careers before focusing on …

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002 - The One Where We Start, Part 1 [Worlds Asunder] 32:26

11d ago32:26

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From Marvel to Star Wars, shared universe content is taking over the world. We interviewed Chris Kennedy, publisher, author, and one of the co-founders of the Four Horseman Universe (4HU). Today Chris Kennedy Publishing is made up of six imprints that publish everything from non-fiction to military fiction to fantasy. From CKP’s Seventh Seal Press,…

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001 - Manifesting Your Goals Is Bullcrap If You Think It Is [Becoming A Household Name] 32:32

12d ago32:32

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Welcome to another episode of Becoming A Household Name, on the Book Career Network. Today, we're diving deep into the intriguing world of success, goals, and manifesting dreams with your host, Jody Sperling. Fresh off a personal journey with the carnivore diet—having shed 17 pounds and stabilizing at a leaner 225—Jody contemplates the intricate da…

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168 DNA surprises, identity, healing and growth with Maria Leonard Olsen 51:20

19d ago51:20

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This is such a fascinating podcast! Maria Leonard Olsen is a lawyer, an author, a TEDx speaker, and a mentor to women in recovery. She wrote 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life and is host of the Becoming Your Best Version podcast. She’s had a very full and fascinating life – so far. She has so many enthralling stories to share. We…

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Steve Ignorant (Crass, The Steve Ignorant Band, Conflict, and many more...) 46:46

1M ago46:46

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The Punk Rock Chronicles had the huge honor of sitting down with the legendary Steve Ignorant, co-founder and vocalist of the anarcho-punk band Crass and current vocalist of The Steve Ignorant Band. In this interview, Steve shares his journey through the punk rock scene, the formation and impact of Crass, and his thoughts on the evolution of punk m…

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167 Menopause in Africa with Sue Mbaya 48:01

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Sue Mbaya is the founder and director of Menopause Solutions Africa and host of the Pause for Menopause podcast. She’s leading menopause awareness in Africa and seeking to normalize the change while empowering women. She has over 20 years of policy advocacy, advisory and development experience at national, regional and global levels with a focus on…

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Paranormal Gateway Paratalk - Episode 91 - Guests - Darkly Obscured Paranormal Investigations 1:19:33

2M ago1:19:33

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Darkly Obscured Paranormal Investigations, is a non-profitable organization in the St. Louis and Kansas areas. They are dedicated to the scientific investigation of ghosts, classic hauntings, poltergeists and other paranormal phenomena. They provide a chance for people who have encountered spirit, ghost, or other unexplained activity get help and b…

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166 Writing about Jewish culture with Lynne Golodner 36:52

2M ago36:52

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Lynne Golodner is a novelist writing about strong Jewish women and Jewish culture. She shares her background and journey as a writer, her focus on writing about Orthodox Jewish life, and the challenges and research involved. Lynne recently set up her own independent publishing house for women over 40 with strong voices that need to be heard. Her fi…

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An interview with Auxilio - Los Angeles Hardcore 53:10

2M ago53:10

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Welcome to another episode of the Punk Rock Chronicles... Today, we're thrilled to feature Auxilio, an all-female punk band from Los Angeles. Join us as we chat with Krisma, Andrea, Cindee. about the history of the band, stories from the road, and upcoming shows/music releases. We'll also play a couple songs from their new EP, Dimension Oscura, so …

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Paranormal Gateway Paratalk - Episode 90 - Guest - Ron Felber - Author of "The Unwelcomed" 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

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Welcome to Paranormal Gateway Paratalk. My name is Scott Wise and our special guest Ron Felber author of award-winning thriller and investigative non-fiction. Ron Felber is a graduate of Georgetown University, Loyola University, and Drew University where he earned his Doctorate. He began his career writing stories for True Detective magazine and th…

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Punk Rock Museum 1 Year Anniversary Show featuring My Shot Exhibit: Marla Watson, Chris Petersen, Courtney Coles, Oginee Viamontes, and Jennifer Finch 1:10:08

3M ago1:10:08

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Join us on a special episode of Punk Rock Chronicles as we take you on an unforgettable journey to Las Vegas, where we dive into the heart of punk rock culture at the Punk Rock Museum! In this episode, we're thrilled to bring you exclusive interviews with four remarkable individuals: Marla Watson, Oginee Viamontes, Courtney Coles, and Chris Peterse…

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Paranormal Gateway Paratalk-Ep. 89-Guest-Cyn Shrader Hill-Author-Founder of Elk Valley Paranormal 1:02:04

3M ago1:02:04

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Hailing from the eerie landscapes of Lincoln County, Tennessee, where the Old Fayetteville Hospital stands as a haunting reminder of the past, Cyn is not just an ordinary storyteller. She's a self-published author, editor, and publisher, weaving tales of true ghost stories and eerie encounters that will send shivers down your spine. She has five pu…

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165 Midlife update, solo with Rachel 33:05

3M ago33:05

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A midlife update from Rachel on what’s been happening lately and what’s coming up for her as we move towards summer. She talks about: - Cherishing loved ones and coping with grief - Recent podcast episodes Being a veteran Black menopause and staying curious Staying strong and healing Embodied experience of postmenopause Discovering the joy of volun…

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164 The power of herbs for menopause with Hannah Charman 45:50

4M ago45:50

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Hannah Charman has been a medical herbalist since 1999, having first become interested in alternative medicine when she used it to recover from chronic fatigue syndrome in her early teens. She specialises now in helping women who prefer or need a natural route through menopause, combining herbal medicine with health coaching. We talk about: - What …

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163 Finding what works at midlife with Dr Maria Luque 53:21

4M ago53:21

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Dr. Maria Luque is a menopause fitness expert, a health science professor, and an Air Force veteran. She’s passionate about helping menopausal women become healthier, stronger, and happier. Her PhD dissertation was all about enhancing quality of life in menopause. We talk about: - What quality of life in menopause means to Maria - Maria’s research …

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162 Discovering the joy of volunteering with Ann Marie Jackson 42:13

4M ago42:13

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Ann Marie Jackson is the co-founder of microlending organization Mano Amiga and works with Casita Linda, which builds homes for families living in poverty in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She’s lived as an expat in Mexico for a decade, is a columnist for Mexico Daily News and recently wrote a novel inspired by her life called the Broken Hummingbir…

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161 The embodied experience of postmenopause with Stella Duffy 59:11

4M ago59:11

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Stella Duffy is an award-winning writer of 17 novels, over 70 short stories and 15 plays who’s also worked in theatre for 35 years as an actor, director and facilitator. She’s a psychotherapist and a yoga teacher. She recently completed her doctorate in existential psychotherapy and her research was in the embodied experience of post-menopause. She…

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No Means No: From Obscurity to Oblivion with author Jason Lamb 1:04:21

4M ago1:04:21

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In this installment, we're stoked to have Jason Lamb, the accomplished writer of the groundbreaking book "No Means No: From Obscurity to Oblivion – An Oral History." Hailing from the punk-rich city of Victoria, BC, Canada, Jason brings a unique perspective shaped by his background in stand-up comedy and broadcast journalism. But that's not all – Ja…

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DiWulf Publishing House Round Table with Mike Magrann, Dave Scott Schwartzman and Steve Dilodovico 1:20:40

5M ago1:20:40

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In this episode of the Punk Rock Chronicles, we feature Dave Scott Schwartzman of Adrenalin O.D., author of 'If It’s Tuesday This Must Be Walla Walla,' Mike Magrann of Channel 3, with his work 'Miles Per Gallon,' and Steve Dilodovico from DiWulf Publishing. They'll share insights on their writing and publishing journeys, diving into the rich histor…

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10 Ways You Could Be Sabotaging Your Personal Brand 17:47

5M ago17:47

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If you are serious about forging your personal brand, it’s worth it to address latent self-sabotaging ways. Here’s how to spot the 10 most common ways professionals sabotage their personal brands: Establishing a strong personal brand starts with addressing yourself. That can look like keeping your cool while strangers (or worse yet, “friends”) thro…

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Paranormal Gateway Paratalk - Episode 88 - Guest - Jill Shelley - Owner of the Boyd House and St Croix Paranormal 1:02:05

6M ago1:02:05

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Welcome to Paranormal Gateway Paratalk. I am the host Scott Wise and tonights special guest is Jill Shelley. Jill is a paranormal investigator and owner of The Haunted Boyd House in SW Minnesota. She leads the St. Croix Paranormal team, which has explored many famous haunted sites across the US and appeared on the Biography channel. She also produc…

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Paranormal Gateway Paratalk - Episode 87 - Guests - Ross Allison/Chad Goodwin - PARASENSE "The Naked Experiments" 1:02:41

6M ago1:02:41

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In 2016, a construction worker approached Ross Allison with a paranormal encounter at his worksite, a former brothel. The incident, of a sexual nature, prompted Ross to explore how one could prove such intimate experiences with spirits. Unable to find relevant research, Ross pioneered this approach in the paranormal community. Despite conducting ex…

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160 Staying strong and healing well with Dr Kristie Ennis 45:14

6M ago45:14

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Dr Kristie Ennis is a physical therapist, nutritionist, and strength and conditioning specialist. She wants to empower people to do more than they think they can and realize they are stronger than they think they are. She has a fantastic YouTube channel, which is where podcast host Rachel found her when she injured her knee. We talk about: - The im…

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Two Fine Gents: Jeff Feurhaken and Conor Logan talk about their new band Fine Gents 55:20

6M ago55:20

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On this eposide we talk to Jeff Feurhaken (Stench, Sick Shift, National Product) and Conor Logan (Shelter, Fine Gents) as they reminisce about past projects, and talk about their newest band, Fine Gents. Jeff has a history with The Punk Rock Chronicles as the director of the Ill Repute document Clean Cut American Kids – The Story of Ill Repute. He …

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Paranormal Gateway Paratalk - Episode 86 - NightSong Paranormal 1:10:52

6M ago1:10:52

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Barbie, Tabitha, Buffy, and Vernon from Nightsong Paranormal join us. NightSong Paranormal, an award-winning team in middle TN, delves into historical places, businesses, and private homes, offering free paranormal investigations and support for those facing unexplained phenomena.They are a team of seasoned paranormal researchers and investigators …

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159 Black menopause and staying curious with Pamela Windle 51:14

6M ago51:14

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Pamela Windle joins the podcast to talk about menopause, at work, for Black women, diversity of experience, the importance of representation and staying curious about big statements about women’s health, especially when those relate to race. Pamela is a women’s health coach and menstruation and menopause consultant for the workplace. She trained wi…