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Always Take Notes

Always Take Notes

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Always Take Notes is a fortnightly podcast from London for and about writers and writing. Hosts Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd speak to a diverse range of people in the industry on a variety of topics, from the mysteries of slush piles and per-word rates, to how data are changing the ways newspapers do business and how to pitch a book. patreon.com/alwaystakenotes
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Is It Worse Than...

R Cro / Robo Slush / HADR

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The only music podcast that isn't afraid to ask the really tough question: Is It Worse Than 311? Each episode we examine the careers of any given artist and take the piss out of the life works of people who are far, far more successful than ourselves (mostly). Through our cynical analysis we hope to help listeners discover the albums that they'll love to add to their collection and those that you only listen to out of morbid curiosity. But most importantly we are looking for some truths that ...
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SLUSH

SLUSH Podcast

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Welcome to SLUSH. A podcast about intriguing creators, from around the globe, and a look inside what inspires their craft. Here we speak to creators of all kinds, including artists, musicians, chefs and more to learn about their stories, unique approaches, and what keeps them ticking. Hosted by: Zulema & Vik Montemayor Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slushpodcast/support
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The Ski Podcast

The Ski Podcast

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Want to know more about the world of skiing? The Ski Podcast is an award-winning podcast with over 250 episodes covering all aspects of the world of skiing and snowboarding, from resorts to racing, Ski Sunday to slush. It is hosted by Iain Martin, who is joined by guests from the world of snow to chat about wintery stuff and probe around the avalanche of ski news. The Ski Podcast was voted 'Best Wintersports Podcast' in the 2021 Sports Podcast Awards and nominated for 'Best Broadcast Program ...
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The Foreign Report

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Welcome to The Foreign Report — where global chaos meets sharp analysis and dark humor that keep you from screaming into a pillow (maybe) (doubtful). Every week, producer, comedian, and lawyer Seena Ghaznavi and a rotating crew of experts, journalists, and policy nerds break down the wildest stories in foreign affairs. From competitive authoritarians taking over countries to Ai taking over our minds - Seena will drag you through the gory details of everything you need to know around the worl ...
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Drunken Pen Writing Podcast

Drunken Pen Writing

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A nonprofit writing and arts podcast aimed at exploring various aspects to the craft of writing, reading, drinking, and literature's impact on society and pop culture. A mix of raunchy humor and useful information, DPW is sure to have something you'll enjoy.
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Meet the Dutch Tech Startups in this podcast about entrepreneurship, innovation, and impact. How are the startups and spin-offs from the Dutch technical universities working on creating impact? What are the challenges they face, and what are the necessary ingredients for success? Find out in the Dutch 4TU Tech Startups podcast! Music: bensound.com License code: MPIDJMCCNWSC93GD
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It's Been a McMinute

Freddy Rivers, Sean Hayden

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Extremely logged-on-as-hell best friends Sean and Freddy discuss their week, reminisce about good times, and attempt to make you laugh all while enjoying some delicious McDonald's
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Storyological

E.G. Cosh & Chris Kammerud

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Storyological is a podcast in love with stories. Every episode, writers E.G. Cosh and Chris Kammerud choose a pair of short stories and discuss something of how they work and why they matter and what they might teach us about life, the universe, and everything.
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Big Sky Resort, Montana: The Biggest Skiing in America with 5,800 acres, 4,350 vertical, and over 300 named runs. The Big Sky Resort Snow Report podcast will update you on the most recent snow conditions, news, events, and more all happening here in Big Sky.
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Joy, really? In these challenging times, joy can frequently feel like a distant memory. That’s why now, more than ever, discussions need to be held on how to cultivate more joy@work – wherever and whenever “work” may be. On this podcast, we’ll interview leaders and thinkers about how to bring more joy into our everyday work lives. We’ll have conversations around creating solidarity, connection, and community on our teams as an enabler of a larger societal move toward higher purpose, equality ...
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We open today's episode with some life stuff and book talk. After that, we have a detailed discussion about narrative voice. What is it? How do you use it? Why does it matter? We answer all these questions and more in this first part of a two-part conversation. You can follow us @dpwpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. You can check out Cal…
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Rachel and Simon speak to the novelist and journalist Diana Evans. Born and brought up in London and Lagos, Diana started her career as a journalist. She has written for publications including the Guardian, Harper’s Bazaar, the New York Review of Books, Time and Vogue. After she completed an MA in Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, …
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Hosts James Just and Jason McPhee analyze current events from a libertarian perspective, focusing on government actions that threaten individual rights. Topics include property disputes in NYC, free speech regulations in the Dominican Republic, IRS staffing issues, campus policing at Columbia University, Trump's aircraft ownership, and Democratic P…
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This week we had to bring Marcus Parks back to help us wrap our brains around the unthinkable. Could Trump’s upsetting of the Middle East apple cart, reordering alliances, and embracing autocracies somehow be a good thing? We run through the litany of deals made since the start of his second term, consider our recent about-face on Syria and the Hou…
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Episode 255 bookcareers.com Live AI in Editorial with Meru Gokhale from Editrix AI We continue to look at how AI is influencing publishing roles. This week we speak to former Publisher at Penguin Random House, India, Meru Gokhale. Meru has created Editrix which helps support Editors and Writers in the developmental editing process. In this episode …
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The world just refuses to slow down, so TFR is back from Spring Break with a doozy of an episode. This week, Seena and Travis break down the “free” $400 million “palace in the sky” Trump seems intent on accepting from Qatar. It’s hard to believe anyone needs to do this, but we break down why this is a bad idea. We also take a look at the India/Paki…
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This episode is an equipment special, tackling essential questions about kit such as the best way to carry skis, the ‘right’ way to do up your ski boots and how to store your gear through the summer? We also look at the effect of tariffs on the US retail market and discuss the latest developments in BOA ski boot technology. Host Iain Martin was joi…
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In this live episode, James Just and Jason McPhee explore whether looming fiscal crises could lead to libertarian reforms or authoritarian regimes, drawing parallels to Argentina and Venezuela. They also discuss Gov. Newsom's push for healthcare for undocumented residents, the US-China tariff deal, Starbucks baristas' strike over dress code policie…
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James Just and Alexander Vasquez tackle pressing issues in governance, economics, and individual rights. AI surveillance raises concerns about whistleblower suppression, while Kevin O’Leary advocates drastic tariffs on Chinese goods. Spain faces energy transparency challenges, and green regulations spark debate. Plus, new trains stall over union di…
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Simon and Rachel speak to the novelist and non-fiction writer Andrew O'Hagan. Born in Glasgow, Andrew is the author of seven novels – including "Be Near Me", "Mayflies" and "Caledonian Road" – and three books of non-fiction: "The Missing", "The Atlantic Ocean" and "The Secret Life". He is editor at large at the London Review of Books and has writte…
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This week TFR welcomes former Ambassador Joseph Manso to the show to help us figure out what the hell is going on out there. We discuss his career in foreign service, his thoughts on the shifting global order, cuts to the State Department, the war in Ukraine, the potential for a new Iranian nuclear deal, and much more. More on our guest: https://di…
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Join hosts James Just and Alexander Vasquez as they tackle the week’s hottest topics: a Milwaukee judge’s immigration standoff, ethics woes for Letitia James, bias scandals at Harvard, California’s neo-feudal nightmare under Gavin Newsom, student aid fraud, the EU’s free speech crackdown, and the Sacramento Zoo’s expansion halt. Plus, a special seg…
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What is necessary for successful deep tech transfer in The Netherlands? A big question with a lot of different answers. Vera Boertien is joined by Roy Kolkman (UT), Kenneth Heijns (TU Delft) and Arjan Goudsblom (Techleap) to discuss the national valorisation landscape. Together, they look at what is going well and where there is room for improvemen…
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So much to cover this week! The Trump administration crosses the 100 day mark, so Seena and Travis take stock of their self-proclaimed "achievements" and check in on some recent polling that suggests Americans aren’t buying it. As tension rises in Kashmir, they provide some historical context for the long-standing conflict between India and Pakista…
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We look at how to make your dreams come true and find a ski job, including what jobs are available, what skills you need, when to apply and how the market has changed in the last few years. We also consider the ski instructor qualifications available and where they entitle you to work, and we also find out more about the possible new ‘Youth Mobilit…
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Rachel and Simon speak to the novelist and non-fiction writer Dani Shapiro. Dani is the author of 11 books; her memoirs include "Slow Motion", "Devotion", "Still Writing" and "Hourglass". "Inheritance", about the secret that had been hidden from Dani by her parents for more than 50 years, was a bestseller. Dani has also written novels including "Bl…
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We open today's episode with news about our good friend Nicolás Obregón and his newest novel, The Sugar Man. After that, we sit back and discuss the greatest writers in history and where they fall on our tier list as storytellers. Believe it or not, some of the best writers are actually terrible at telling stories. You might be surprised by who top…
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The hits just keep coming with SignalGate 2.0. This week Seena and Travis cringe-watch Pete Hegseth’s children cringe-watching their father’s Easter Day rant. They dig into the legitimacy of the supposed “leak investigation” that resulted in the dismissal of three former Hegseth loyalists and review Trump’s proposal to end the war in Ukraine, which…
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Today, we are diving back in and discussing a second Q&A email we received from the editor of Story Magazine. We learn more about the story publishing process used by major literary magazines and your chances of acceptance. You can follow us @dpwpodcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.…
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LIVE on 4/17/2025, James Just and John Cameron dive into Libertarian Counterpoint 1753! They unpack the feminist backlash against space exploration, celebrate "Liberation Day" from the fields, and explore California voters' growing Trump-resistance fatigue. Plus, debates on endangered species rule changes, public broadcaster subsidy cuts, a UK pub …
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bookcareers Live – Episode 254 – Publishing Jobseekers Q & A This episode of bookcareers.com Live is a live recording of the question and answer section of a recent bookcareers Job Club meeting. The bookcareers job is designed for those wanting to break into publishing, either at entry level or as a career changer. As you will hear, it is a fast-pa…
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Happy Spring Break! What better time to stage a showdown with the Supreme Court and trip us further down the Constitutional Crisis path? This week, we dig into the nightmare that is the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case and the hypocrisies in the government's argument to keep him in El Salvador. Then, with Steve Witkoff extolling the hardline of the “Trump…
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We find out about this year’s ‘Brits’ – the GB freestyle champs in Mayrhofen, get to know Jibworx and their new community for girls in snowsport, and learn about the Italian ski resort of Passo Tonale. We also have our regular snow reports, we announce the winner of our Vallon sunnies competition and Iain reveals a new UK snow challenge for May. Ho…
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We start today's episode with some excellent publication news, and then quickly digress into a best storyteller tier list. After that, we attempt to finish discussing a list of the top 51 amazing lines of prose. Here's a bit of a spoiler, most of the lines are neither amazing nor worthy of being on such a list. Our disgruntled rebuttals are peppere…
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Simon and Rachel speak with ⁠Joshi Herrmann⁠, the founder of local journalism startup ⁠Mill Media⁠. Joshi founded The Mill, a newsletter covering Greater Manchester, as a one-man band in June 2020. The company now has staff writers and editors across six British cities: Manchester⁠, ⁠Glasgow,⁠ Birmingham, ⁠Liverpool⁠, Sheffield and ⁠London⁠. Mill M…
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LAST MONTH ROUND UP TIME! Was March 2025 worse than 311? Given that the world is falling apart probably, and the only way we know to cope with all of it is to make a list of ten albums we think you should know about. Like the new Will Smith album. IIWT top 10 list of March 2025 (in no particular order) clipping. - Dead Channel Sky Circuit des Yeux …
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As technology evolves, we're inching closer to the day when quantum computers are part of our daily lives, in some way or another. But what's the current state of quantum? And what are the challenges entrepreneurs in this field face? During Hello Tomorrow, host Vera Boertien invited Stefan Hengesbach, CEO of Quix Quantum, for a deep tech deep dive …
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This week Seena and Travis try their darnedest to recount the week’s events as the Trump tariffs continue to wreak havoc. Is the rationale for an escalated trade war to be found in the machinations of the mysterious Ron Vara? Is it Trump’s distorted view of economics? Or, are we all just living in Fozzie Bear’s finger? It’s all on the table. As are…
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During the mission to Hello Tomorrow, the majority of the delegation was male. Where are all the female founders in deeptech? Host Vera Boertien sits down with Laure van der Sande (ARTIC) to talk about the position of women in deeptech. Does she see it as a hurdle? Or is it an advantage? This episode was recorded during Hello Tomorrow.…
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We kick off today's episode with some excellent publishing news! After that, we discuss some of the "greatest" lines of prose. Despite the title of this episode, we do not take things seriously at all. You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.…
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Episode 253 of bookcareers.com Live – Attacking the Slush Pile with Storywise In this episode of bookcareers.com Live, we continue to look at how AI is influencing change within the publishing industry. Storywise, run by Gavin Marcus and Jeremy Esekow, uses AI to help publishers filter the slush pile and accept unsolicited manuscripts all year roun…
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James Just and John Cameron dive into the latest headlines with a libertarian twist. They unpack Los Angeles’ sluggish rebuilding efforts—only four permits issued in 75 days—Hillary Clinton’s take on Trump’s Signal chats, and RFK Jr.’s eccentric policy moves sparking health agency layoffs. Plus, Joe Rogan’s surprising split with Trump over deportat…
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Join us as we delve into Europe’s critical decision on balancing military spending ("guns") versus social welfare ("butter") and what it portends for the continent’s economic future, especially with Germany’s debt brake snapping. We also explore the groundbreaking federal appeals court ruling that art created autonomously by AI cannot be copyrighte…
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This week, the man, the myth, the legend Marcus Parks joins Seena and Travis to roast the Dems for their haphazard response to Trump's “flood the zone” strategy. From Gavin Newsom cozying up to Steve Bannon to Cory Booker’s talk-a-thon to Schumer’s wait and see strategy, the Dems are disappointing from all directions. SignalGate continues to confou…
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