Best A Deepdive Book Podcasts (2025)

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996. Angela Flournoy 1:04:47

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Angela Flournoy is the author of the novel The Wilderness, available from Mariner Books. It was longlisted for the National Book Award and is a finalist for the Kirkus Prize. Flournoy's debut novel, The Turner House, was a finalist for the National Book Award, a finalist for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, a Barnes & Noble Discover Great …

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Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain 31:40

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What if your imagination is the most powerful tool you have to create the life you want? In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, hosts Dave and Poppy explore Shakti Gawain’s timeless classic Creative Visualization. This groundbreaking book shows how harnessing the power of mental imagery and affirmations can turn dreams into reality. Dave…

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What Does It Mean to Be a Minor Writer? 1:07:59

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What does it mean to be a “minor writer” in a world obsessed with major success? In this episode, I talk with ⁠Jeff Alessandrelli⁠ about his essay ⁠'Minor, Minor, Minor Writer,'⁠ and what it has to say about literary ambition, obscurity, ego, and the quiet reality behind most books. We discuss BookScan recon, indie lit fame, the collapse of serious…

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The Hobby & Positive Mental Health with Mark & Owen 28:26

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Our podcast is now proudly sponsored by Black Arrow Minis. Please check out their website and email contact below: Email: [email protected] Website: https://blackarrowminis.com/ Ebay:https://www.ebay.com/str/blackarrowgames Crown of Command Games YouTube ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC504rUqQda8H0uXRZajBL3g⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://w…

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The Life of a Showboy 1:06:27

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Volume 63 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Mira is out sick...Angry Adam and Gene Morgan sit in...Brad and Gene took their kids to One Battle After Another...the Sanchize blacks out in Indianapolis...three middle-aged white men review The Life of a Showgirl...Trump greenlights his own ultimate fighting birthday party...and more... *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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995. Jade Chang 1:27:21

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The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest 31:51

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What if the biggest obstacle you face isn’t out there—but within you? In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, hosts Dave and Poppy dive into Brianna Wiest’s transformative book The Mountain Is You. This empowering read reveals how self-sabotage often stands between us and the life we truly want, and how turning inward can help us break cy…

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994. Melissa Febos 1:23:26

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Melissa Febos is the author of The Dry Season: A Memoir of Pleasure in a Year Without Sex, available from Knopf. Febos is the national bestselling author of five books, including Abandon Me, Girlhood—which won the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism, Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative, and, most recently, The Dry Season.…

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Battle for Blood Keep: White Dwarf Battle Report 47:27

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Mattias and Dave reminisce over White Dwarf 148 and the Battle for Blood Keep in this podcast today. Our podcast sponser is Black Arrow Minis. Be sure to check their extensive collection of Warhammer classic lead miniatures today: https://blackarrowminis.com/ Music Credit Shelter Song by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.co…

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Brad Bunny 1:32:05

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Volume 62 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...prayers for Dolly...Mira experiences personal triumph in a Soul Cycle class...the unified theory of protein and fascism...Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio...trying hard to imagine Baron Trump's hot date at Trump Tower...Lionel Richie fans are the tip of the revolutionary spear...and more... *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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993. Jason Diamond 1:21:29

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Jason Diamond is the author of the debut novel Kaplan's Plot, available from Flatiron Books. Diamond is the author of Searching for John Hughes, The Sprawl and co-author ofNew York Nico's Guide to NYC (with Nicolas Heller). His work has been published by the New York Times, Esquire, The New Yorker, GQ, The Paris Review, and many other outlets. He p…

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THE FINAL EPISODE 1:07:53

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Thank you all so much for being part of our danmei journey. We know this podcast is near and dear to a lot of you. It means so much that we were able to share our passion with ya'll. Please don't hesitate to talk to Jenny or Stella about BL if you see us at cons in the future. We will forever be reading and consume danmei! Support the show Patreon …

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Give and Take by Adam Grant 30:49

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What if the way you give — or take — determined your success in life and work? In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, Dave and Poppy dive into Adam Grant’s groundbreaking book Give and Take. Grant reveals a surprising truth: while some people climb the ladder by taking, and others struggle by giving too much, true long-term success comes…

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Special Episode: DeepDive Sneak Preview! 58:09

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Today’s episode is a special preview of How to Write Autobiographical Fiction, a brand-new DeepDive course featuring acclaimed novelist Hannah Pittard, author of Listen to Me, Visible Empire, The Fates Will Find Their Way, Reunion, and If You Love It, Let It Kill You. The course, hosted by Brad Listi, explores the art and craft of autobiographical …

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S3 E43 - MDZS extra chapters deepdive 1:43:22

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This is the final episode of the MDZS deepdive we've been doing. Thank you so much for listening! Our very last episode of the podcast will be posted soon with a retrospective of our 3 years. Support the show Patreon supporters get Bottom of the Show extra podcast, uncut episodes, shownotes, and more! Theme song by @officialyimusic…

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Dancing with the Stars on 300mg of THC 1:36:40

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Volume 61 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Brad & Mira do field work...adventures in Television City...Mira takes a hero dose of THC...Hilaria competes for the title as her brood looks on....Alec no-shows...triumph of the Mormon wives...Corey Feldman aggressively humps the floor...Trump and RFK Jr. demonize Tylenol...Trump delivers a senile rant fo…

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992. Leigh Stein 1:24:11

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Leigh Stein is the author of the novel If You're Seeing This, It's Meant for You, a national bestseller available from Ballantine Books. Leigh is the author of six books, including the critically acclaimed satirical novel Self Care. She is also the creator of the Attention Economy newsletter on Substack and has written for the New York Times, the W…

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Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis 32:56

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What if the lies you’ve been telling yourself are the very things holding you back from happiness and fulfilment? In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, Dave and Poppy dive into Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis — a bold, no-nonsense guide that challenges the falsehoods women (and men too!) often internalise about worth, success, and…

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Kyle Spencer on the Dangers of Political Extremism, the Tragedy of Charlie Kirk, and the Future of American Democracy 1:14:27

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Kyle Spencer is a journalist and the author of Raising Them Right: The Untold Story of America’s Ultraconservative Youth Movement and Its Plot for Power (Ecco). We spoke about this book in November 2022—it features Charlie Kirk prominently. In light of Kirk's death, I invited Kyle back onto the program to discuss his life, his work, and the very co…

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Warhammer Battle Magic Deepdive :Introduction 1:08:06

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Mattias, Dave and Leo are back again to bring you some nostalgic audio goodness in covering the classic boxed set supplement that is Warhammer Battle Magic that accompanied Warhammer Fantasy 4th edition. This is the first part of a multipart discussion looking back with rose tinted glasses at the the magic set that we all love to this day. Special …

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The Everything is Bad Episode 1:27:50

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Volume 60 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...The Emmys (didn't watch them)...Charlie Sheen's skeletons....Mira's adventures at a drag brunch...Angry Adam no-shows....Robert Redford, über-mensch...arguing for the decency of Indecent Proposal...the grim and chaotic demise of a political commentator...15 incontinent dogs in a Calabasas mansion...Hogan s…

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991. Elaine Hsieh Chou 1:22:50

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Elaine Hsieh Chou is the author of the debut story collection Where Are You Really From, available from Penguin Press. Official September 2025 pick of the Otherppl Book Club. Elaine Hsieh Chou is a Taiwanese American author and screenwriter from California. Described as “the funniest, most poignant novel of the year” by Vogue, her debut novel Disor…

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Start With Why by Simon Sinek 44:48

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What if the secret to inspiring others and achieving lasting success isn’t found in what you do, but in why you do it? In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, hosts Dave and Poppy dive deep into Simon Sinek’s groundbreaking book Start With Why. They explore how leaders and organisations who focus on their deeper purpose spark trust, loyal…

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Rachel, 32, Director of Content and Engagement 1:26:59

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Character Study, Vol. 17. 'Character Studies' is a new series on the podcast featuring interviews with 'civilians'—ordinary adult humans of all ages and backgrounds, talking with Brad about their lives, anonymously. In Vol. 17, a conversation with Rachel, 32, a Director of Content & Engagement from Queens, NYC. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠…

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Gork Talk's with David Martin and the Call of the Crown 5 Painting Challenge 46:03

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To contact David directly please email him at: [email protected] Our podcast is now proudly sponsored by Black Arrow Minis. Please check out their website and email contact below: Email: [email protected] Website: https://blackarrowminis.com/ Ebay:https://www.ebay.com/str/blackarrowgames Crown of Command Games YouTube ⁠⁠https://…

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The Dawn of the Sheenaissance 1:34:00

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Volume 59 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Trump's horny artwork in the terrifying Epstein birthday book....Angry Adam repeatedly punching his dashboard...Mira in the Emergency Room...Charlie Sheen comeback tour starts now...gets liposuction after being taunted by a sex worker...Britney's incontinent dogs...her filthy mansion...Alec Baldwin selfie …

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The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou by Maya Angelou 34:31

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What if the story of one woman’s life could illuminate the struggles, triumphs, and unshakable spirit of an entire generation? In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, Dave and Poppy explore The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou. Across seven volumes, Angelou chronicles her extraordinary journey — from childhood hardships to her ri…

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990. Hala Alyan 1:06:56

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Hala Alyan is the author of the debut memoir I'll Tell You When I'm Home, available from Avid Reader Press. Alyan is the author of the novels Salt Houses—winner of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize and the Arab American Book Award, and a finalist for the Chautauqua Prize—and The Arsonists’ City, a finalist for the Aspen Words Literary Prize. She is a…

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The Magic (The Secret, #3) by Rhonda Byrne 39:56

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What if the simple act of gratitude was the key to transforming your entire life? In this episode of the Mind Set in Stone Podcast, Dave and Poppy explore The Magic by Rhonda Byrne, the third book in The Secret series. This life-changing guide reveals how gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s a powerful force that can shift your perspective, attrac…

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Jennifer Pastiloff on Grief, Creativity, Shame Loss, Sobriety, and Connection 1:35:09

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Jennifer Pastiloff is the author of Proof of Life: Let Go, Let Love, and Stop Looking for Permission to Live Your Life, available from Dutton. Pastiloff trots the globe as a public speaker and to host her retreats to Italy, as well as her one-of-a-kind workshops, which she has taught to thousands of people all over the world. The author of the popu…

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Dread Paints A.K.A Mick 29:45

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A quick chat about rats with Mick's new found love of Skaven as he builds his dream 5th edition Skaven clan and shares his purchases and painting of the units and characters on his YouTube channel, Facebook ad Instagram pages. Please check them below: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dread_paints?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MWtrajh…

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The Legend of Young Beaver 1:21:38

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Volume 58 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Brad and Mira go to karaoke, don't speak to one another, worry about communicable disease...Angry Adam on Taylor Swift...Burning Man murder mystery....Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun in love....more on the Swift-Kelce engagement...Trump is obsessed...Blake Lively remains in exile....The Hilaria Baldwin su…

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989. Susannah Cahalan 1:31:07

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Susannah Cahalan is the author of The Acid Queen: The Psychedelic Life and Counterculture Rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary (Viking). Cahalan is a #1 New York Times–bestselling author, journalist and public speaker. Her first book, Brain on Fire, has sold over a million copies and has been translated into more than twenty languages. Her second b…