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YA, We Read It!

Meggie & Laura

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Friendship, adventure, first kisses, first fights, and sometimes supernatural: Young Adult novels are a treasure given to us by authors around the world. Best friends and comedians Laura Petro and Meggie Gates are sitting down for their very own book club to reread the series that shaped their school years in ”YA, We Read It!” because yes. Yes, they did actually read it.This is a podcast on Audio Mint Podcast Network.
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Unclassical

Unclassical

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The classic novel, the playground of literary greats such as Austen, Dickens, the Brontë sisters... but have you actually READ these books? Sisters Katy and Marsha take a closer look at classical texts, expect feminist rants, funny anecdotes, coarse language and general silliness! Needless to say, this isn’t a podcast you want to reference in your coursework!
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Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh

Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh

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Flagrant is a comedy podcast that delivers unfiltered, unapologetic, and unruly hot takes directly to your dome piece. In an era dictated by political correctness, hosts Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh, along with AlexxMedia and Mark Gagnon, could care less about sensitivities. If it’s funny and flagrant it flies. If you are sensitive this podcast is not for you. But if you miss the days of comedians actually being funny instead of preaching to a choir then welcome to The Flagrancy. THE GREAT ...
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Welcome to The Basic Bitch Book Club - the book club for basic bitches who love to read. Your weekly escape into magical worlds of romantasy, BookTok favourites, and a little sprinkle of self-help to keep it real. Whether you're an ACOTAR girlie or Atomic Habits obsessed, this podcast is the love child for readers who love to escape into a fantasy world with a cherry on top of self improvement.
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We are living through a paradigm shift from trickle-down neoliberalism to middle-out economics — a new understanding of who gets what and why. Join zillionaire class-traitor Nick Hanauer and some of the world’s leading economic and political thinkers as they explore the latest thinking on how the economy actually works.
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Read The Damn Book

Michelle Glogovac

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Read The Damn Book™ is the no-fluff spin-off of the Webby-nominated My Simplified Life podcast. Created for people who believe books and stories can change lives, not just fill shelves. Born out of a deep love for storytelling, and a serious frustration with performative book culture, this show puts the spotlight back where it belongs: on the authors and the stories that matter. Host Michelle Glogovac, THE Podcast Matchmaker®, author, and creator of the Podcast Book Tour™, goes beyond blurbs ...
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"Not every book is for every child, but for every child there is a book." The Children’s Book Review, is a resource devoted to children’s literature and literacy. In the Growing Readers Podcast, we produce author and illustrator interviews focused on the best books for kids of all ages. We help parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and librarians to grow readers.
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We are two best friends who do a deep dive into a new book book series, one book at a time. Join us while we assess the plot, the characters, and the themes of each book, while laughing at some of the more...interesting choices. Join us as we highlight the new series while updating you on other things we are reading, watching, and/or enjoying! Current Seasons: Season 1: Shai'Tan on Wheel of Time Season 2: Blazing through the Poppy Wars Season 3: The Murderbot Diaries Diaries Season 4: Peakin ...
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Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author

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“Health has become overcomplicated. I aim to simplify it” In this podcast, we hear stories from leading health experts and exciting personalities who offer easy health life-hacks, expert advice and debunk common health myths giving you the tools to revolutionise how you eat, sleep, move and relax. Hosted by Dr Chatterjee - one of the most influential GPs in the country with nearly 20 years experience, star of BBC 1’s Doctor In the House, and author of 6 internationally best-selling books, in ...
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Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship

Jennifer Davis and Dan Schulz – culture war censorship critics, satirical storytellers, banned books defenders, and irreverent humorists exploring challenged literature and book bans

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If you think banning books is stupid, so do we. Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned in the first place. If you’re new here, don’t sweat it. You can start anywhere. We’ll get you oriented fast (and if you get confused, there’s a good chance we’re confused too). Here’s what makes us different: we actually read the book out loud, every chapter, cover to cover, and we’ve never read it before. So you hear us stumble through the tex ...
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Cracked Spines

Cyrus Amelia Fisher and Sarah Palmer

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Crack open a good book with two wise-cracking besties. Sarah and Cyrus are two queer English majors who use their degrees to commit crimes against literature. Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes and merch! https://www.patreon.com/crackedspinespodcast
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We’re Ashley and Liz, two real-life besties who’ve loved books since we first learned to read, so naturally, we started a podcast! We would say the rest is history but in actuality, it's just the beginning. So come join us in the next chapter of our lives as we introduce ourselves, and laugh our way through the world of books with a focus on Fantasy, Romantasy, and Dark Romance. Of course we have love for all book genres, but those are our absolute favorites! Don't be shy, subscribe! New Pod ...
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Friday Night Readers is an unofficial pop culture rewatch of Gilmore Girls hosted by Julianne Buonocore, who's run a Rory Gilmore reading challenge since 2020 and was featured in the book But I'm a Gilmore! Fueled by coffee, she breaks down the books and other references, such as TV and movie adaptations, music, and famous people, so you actually understand what the characters are talking so fast about as you rewatch and read like Rory with us. Subscribe at FridayNightReaders.substack.com to ...
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One Tired Teacher

Trina Deboree

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Teachers have important things to say and share about teaching, life, teaching, and learning. A podcast for teachers brings you the stories and inspiration behind the scenes from classrooms around the globe. Honest conversations about teacher tired and passion-filled teaching allow educators to speak their truth on the trials and treasures of being a teacher.
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Welcome to the RealLife English podcast! For over 10 years, RealLife English has helped millions of learners just like you from virtually every country to go beyond the classroom and live, speak and master English in the Real World. We've been able to do this through our unique method: The RealLife Way, which consists of three simple, but powerful components: Mindset: How to think like a successful English speaker Method: How to live, speak and master English in the Real World Mastery: How t ...
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Liz Scully spent 20 years working on big Hollywood films - she’s won an Emmy and her work is multi-Oscar nominated. She travelled the world working with massive Visual FX teams + worked far too many weekends so film directors got their perfect shot. Now, she's a business strategist and a Mastermind coach and she'll help you do equally spectacular things with your business. Growth is all about having a clear and simple strategy where each daily task moves the whole business along in many area ...
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Author, Theologian, Exegete, and Comic Book collector, Gary DeMar does what he does best: Talk about everything and anything, relating it to how the world actually works. Welcome to the Gary DeMar Podcast!
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Atheists Read the Bible!

Alexander and Diogenes

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What does the Bible actually say? What does it mean? It may surprise you! Join Alexander and Diogenes as they take a hilariously critical look at the book that everyone seems to know so much about. Come join the study on Atheists Read the Bible!
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The most entertaining and enraging stories from 'Classical' mythology (and, often, ancient history of the wider Mediterranean!) told casually, contemporarily, and (more often than not) sarcastically. The world of Greek mythology and the history of the wider ancient Mediterranean is full of wonder, horror, and utter hilarity. These myths and stories are timeless for a reason, they're just as relevant today as they were 2500+ years ago. With over 700 episodes and counting, we dive deep into th ...
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Popcorn Book Club

iHeartPodcasts

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A group of smart, funny friends meet together every week to talk about the book they’re reading—a book that just so happens to be incredibly buzzy and in the zeitgeist because it has an adaptation coming up on the big screen or via streaming. Because when everyone at work is talking about it, we want to be the smug ones who can say we actually read the book first. Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Jennifer Wright, Korama Danquah, Melissa Hunter, and Tien Tran. New episodes every Monday!
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Happy To Be Here

Greta Johnsen

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Happy To Be Here is a new interview podcast for the recovering perfectionist and the perpetually curious, full of conversations that make you feel right at home and allow you to learn a little bit about almost anything. Host Greta Johnsen (formerly of Nerdette) invites you to meet journalists, chefs, authors, and all kinds of excellent humans who will delight and inspire you. Packed with recommendations for stuff to eat, read, watch, and enjoy, this show is great for helping you make sure yo ...
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Welcome to the Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too. I'm your host, Heather Davis. I’m a seasoned book coach, developmental editor, and fellow storyteller. In my work with writers, I always see the same problems and roadblocks standing in their way and preventing them from achieving their dream of becoming a published author. So it’ ...
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This Podcast examines End Time Events and the Book of Revelation, from a non-Pre-trib point of view. The book of Revelation has a powerful message that has been widely ignored. Many Christians are taught that the Church will be raptured before most of the events in Revelation occur. However, Revelation has an important message for today's Christians and is vital for future Christians as well. Those who read Revelation without preconceived theological constructs will discover the riches and w ...
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Is Anything Real?

Adam W. Barney

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Is Anything Real? is the Reality-First Leadership podcast for builder-leaders who want outcomes, not optics. Each week, Adam W. Barney sits down with founders and operators to unpack positioning, marketing, community, energy management, and influence - plus the numbers behind what actually worked. You’ll hear: a quick Reality Check, a practical Proof Stack (inputs → actions → outcomes), and one EnergyOS habit you can run this week. Specifics over slogans; humane systems over hustle cosplay. ...
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Wide awake at 3am, wondering how your business turned from a 15-person rocket into an 80-person rollercoaster? Hit play. This show is for founder CEOs who want practical wins, not platitudes. Every fortnight, Dominic Monkhouse - who scaled two UK tech firms to £30m+ in five years (twice) - grills people who’ve actually done it: operators, battle-scarred founders, and experts who cut through noise. You’ll learn techniques that stop fires, speed up decisions, and give you time back. What you’l ...
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Bible Bard - English

Rev. James E Matteson

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The Bible Bard examines what the literature of the Bible says about who is God and who are human beings. The Bible Bard is a public service presenting Bible literature to an audience that has never heard what this book actually says. The Bible texts that I’m reading out are so clear that regardless of translation, they all say the same thing! The Bible Bard is not trying to convert listeners to a religion. The thoughts presented are in fact what the Bible itself actually says - you decide wh ...
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You’ve done the work. You’ve read the books, followed the strategies, and gained the knowledge. But there’s still something holding you back. That invisible barrier between knowing and doing isn’t about willpower or motivation. It’s about discovering the internal shift that finally lets everything click into place. Hosted by Rebecca Mountain, a high performance coach and two-time international best-selling author, this podcast helps you find and remove what’s been standing in your way. Rebec ...
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You’re listening to Downworlder Dish a Shadowhunter Chronicles Podcast. Come geek out with us as we over analyze The Mortal Instruments, Infernal Devices, Dark Artifices, and more! We will be focusing on character development, plot review, and relating to real life. Breaking down Cassandra Claire’s written works chapter by chapter. We are spoiler free, so come and read along with us fellow mundanes!
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The Primary Texts

The Most Ancient Anamnetic Order of Trikala

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The Primary Texts is a podcast that explores philosophy's essential works completely, carefully, and deeply. Each series takes you through an entire philosophical text - Plato's Republic, Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, the Bhagavad Gita, Laozi's Tao Te Ching, and more - one chapter or book at a time. We don't skim. We don't summarise. We read the actual words of history's greatest thinkers and explore every angle, every argument, every practical application. Each episode combines scholarly r ...
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That Book

Hannah Weaver and Michael Goldsmith

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That Book is about those books you've always heard of but have no idea what their deal is. Hosted by Hannah Weaver and Michael Goldsmith, readers with high expectations and low standards.
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The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

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Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newsweek calls him "the world's best human guinea pig," and The New York Times calls him "a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk." In this show, he deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.
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Running a business is hard. QuickBooks shouldn’t make it harder. Welcome to QuickBooks Mastery for Small Business Success—the podcast for growth-minded small business owners who are ready to stop drowning in financial confusion and start making confident, data-driven decisions. Hosted by Lee Davis & Erica Northrup, the father-daughter duo behind Lee Davis & Company, each episode delivers practical advice, proven systems, and real-world strategies to help you clean up your QuickBooks, simplif ...
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JOA Publishing Podcast — for leaders who don't wait for timing, they make it. You didn't come here to whisper. You came to move people with words. The JOA Publishing Podcast drops you into the real writing room with JOA authors—open laptops, open hearts. You'll hear the spark that started it, the messy middle, the edits that sting, the breakthroughs that change everything, and the exact pages they're brave enough to read out loud. Not theory—real work, in real time. Between those conversatio ...
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Dork Day Afternoon

Dork Day Afternoon

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Dork Day Afternoon is an Actual Play Podcast produced by Dork Day Afternoon. Two Past Midnight is a Twilight:2000 campaign. The Second Ark is a Mutant: Year Zero campaign. For more information about Free League and other Free League products, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.freeleaguepublishing.com X @dorkdaypodcast, Facebook @dorkdayafternoon, or www.dorkdayafternoon.com https://patreon.com/DorkDayAfternoon
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Break Free from the Past and Create the Relationship That Actually Fits You Creating a healthy, fulfilling partnership isn’t about luck, timing, or trying harder. It’s about understanding how early experiences—especially those that shaped your sense of safety, worth, and attachment—are still influencing who you choose, how you show up, and what you tolerate in relationships. On From Trauma to True Love, I speak to successful, self-aware women who have done the therapy, read the books, and st ...
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Belated Binge

Zac - Belated Binge

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I’m Zac — a former radio host and lifelong sports fan exploring iconic series I nearly missed. On Belated Binge, I dive into the stories I nearly missed out on — from Harry Potter to The Dresden Files, Sons of Anarchy, Alex Verus and beyond. Expect humor, deep-dive discussions, and crossover chaos as we explore theories, character arcs, and “What if?” scenarios across your favorite worlds. Just don’t take it too seriously, I certainly don’t. Support on Patreon to receive bonus perks: Patreon ...
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Classics You Slept Through

Meredith Davis, Kyle Davis

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Do you wish you'd actually *read* all of your English assignments in High School? Think you're too old to read and understand the literary classics of yesteryear? Fear not! Join Kyle and Meredith as they help you demystify those classics you slept through.
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Stress Free Dog Walks

Katie Guastapaglia

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Join me, Katie G, for the Stress Free Dog Walks show every week on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts from! You’ll get real-world practical advice that you can apply immediately to your own dog, out there on your very next walk, so they ignore distractions and listen to you, walk nicely, and come back when called - even when there’s something more exciting going on! Even more importantly, I’m showing you why dog training alone will NOT solve your problems. We’re diving deep into every ...
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You’re doing everything you can to be a great parent. You’ve read the books, followed the mommy bloggers, asked your friends—yet somehow, parenting still feels overwhelming. One person says one thing, another says the opposite, and now you’re wondering if you’re ruining your child. It’s not you. It’s the endless, conflicting advice that’s making parenting more stressful than it needs to be. I’m Dr. Leah Clionsky, a licensed parenting psychologist, child development expert, and real-life mom ...
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Behind every successful business, there’s a story you don’t hear—the sleepless nights, the moments of doubt, and the determination to keep going when everything feels impossible. That’s what Unbreakable Business is all about. Join host Akua Konadu each week as she sits down with entrepreneurs who share the raw, real side of their journey—the roadblocks they faced, the challenges they overcame, and the stories that don’t make the highlight reel, but the the ones that matters the most. If you’ ...
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A thriller set in the world of wealth, power, and professionally cleaned bathrooms? Say less. We’re diving into The Housemaid, where every polished surface hides a dirty secret. We talk pacing, unpredictability, and why the plot twist deserves a standing ovation. Plus our excitement for the movie adaptation. This book is unhinged in the best way. 1…
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This episode originally aired in November 2024. Liv speaks with author Emily Hauser about her book How Women Became Poets. They look at women in Greek myth, literature, etymology, and, very specifically, the long and arduous history of women 'poets' in Greek literature. Plus, a sneak peak at Emily's next work: Mythica/Penelope's Bones. Find more fr…
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In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Gary J. Walters, the longest-serving Chief Usher of the White House, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at life inside America’s most famous residence. In discussing his book White House Stories, Gary shares what it truly means to serve as Chief Usher, working closely…
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Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 72 Gary responds to a dispensationalist pastor who takes issue with something said by John Rich on a recent podcast with Tucker Carlson. The pastor claims that what Rich was saying was not only misleading, but flat-out false about what Dispensationalism and Christian Zionism teach regarding Israel's futur…
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This week, City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran and pop culture writer Margaret H. Willison share their favorite news stories of the year. From real-life magicians to ficiton demon hunters, and museum detectives to Da Pope, there's plenty of good news to go around. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…
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Is happiness a skill you can develop? Or is it a place you find yourself, if you’re lucky? Today’s podcast is a bonus episode that I’ve recorded, from me to you, to demonstrate that yes, happiness is about more than just chance. These special Boxing Day podcasts are becoming a bit of a tradition now (look out for one I’ll be releasing on New Year’s…
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This episode of the JOA Publishing Podcast features JOA author Camille Nichols, whose book Holy Shit, There Is a God was born from years of numbing, a near-death wake-up moment, and a fierce return to the Light within. In a raw, unfiltered conversation, Camille and host Keira Brinton talk about living a "prescribed life" versus a "light life," the …
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Ho ho… huh?We are diving into the festive, idealist world of Christmas with Enid Blyton! But is it as perfect as you'd think? Recognise familiar themes of bubbling resentment, parental favouritism and a constant reminder that a woman's place is rearing children and in the kitchen! Good? Good. There's actually quite a lot of history and cocoa too! S…
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In this festive holiday episode, Jennifer and Dan celebrate Christmas Banned Camp style. The episode’s highlight is a surprise guest reading ofa special Holiday poem favorite poem. Expect a lively discussion about its meaning and political undertones. Jennifer and Dan wish all listeners a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a restful break from th…
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Like the show? Support the show! Three unhoused people try to return a baby on Christmas in Tokyo. No notes. This Satoshi Kon film is just perfect. Strong recommend you watch it however/wherever you can (Tubi, Hoopla, however you can track it down). The RIAWlgorithm also recommends: Todd's shows Amphibia & Wylde Pak Porco Rosso Cruel Intentions/Dan…
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How do you prepare your mind before a day filled with difficult people? Adam guides us through Book 2 of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, written during military campaigns against Germanic tribes on the Danube (DAN-yoob) frontier around 172 CE. These seventeen brief meditations establish the core Stoic practices that will sustain Marcus through the r…
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Brand-side veteran turned collective leader Gabe Wolff makes the case that tidy ROAS and over-engineered account structures distract from what actually scales: a sharp creative angle, a full user journey, and profit-first measurement. We cover misaligned agency incentives, post-iOS14 realities, practical ways to structure campaigns by angle/ICP, an…
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As 2025 draws to a close, we're replaying some of the show's standout conversations from this year. This episode with James Kerr remains one of the most thought-provoking discussions. Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting the insights, there's plenty here to fuel your leadership thinking as we head into the new year. James Kerr…
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Gary discusses the classic Christmas film, Miracle on 34th Street. He points out many instances of how this film (and every film for that matter) presents opportunities for thinking through worldviews and Christian apologetics. Many questions are asked throughout the movie that may seem silly at first glance but are actually quite perceptive and he…
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Send us a text Hannah and Laura are still in disbelief over the plot of Tana French's book, The Likeness. They chat about the book's characters and themes and try to sort out if anything in it is believable. Hannah and Laura also chat about a fun thriller, some Christmas activities, hobbies, and a Netflix show that is pretty fun. *This episode cont…
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Send us a text It’s the most wonderful time… of the year? Happy Holidays from us to you! We hope you’re surviving the chaos, insanity, and general family drama. So in true Besties & the Books fashion, we’re here to bring you some distraction and laughs to help carry you through the madness, and to remind you that you’re not alone… because “It’s Chr…
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Arthur C. Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. His next book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness, will be released on March 31, 2026. This episode is brought to you by: Humann’s SuperBeets Sport for endurance and recov…
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In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Julie Doar to discuss her debut cozy mystery novel, The Gallagher Place. Julie shares the inspiration behind the book, exploring themes of family drama, hidden secrets, and small-town intrigue. She opens up about her unconventional path to publication—from working a…
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A pep talk for parents who feel intense pressure to create perfect holiday magic, even when things are falling apart behind the scenes. If the expectations around the holidays are making you doubt yourself, a pep talk is here to support confident parenting and remind you that real connection matters more than perfection. In this solo episode, I sha…
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Episode 8: QuickBooks Reports You Should Check Every Month In this episode of QuickBooks Mastery for Small Business Success, father-daughter team Erica Northrup and Lee Davis break down the most important QuickBooks reports every business owner should review each month—and why they matter. Too many business owners rely on their bank balance instead…
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Liv and Michaela come together for the third (?) annual Battle of the Bas--no wait that's actually the Battle of the Bad B*tches. Helen and Clytemnestra come together and we chat about everything that those two wonderful women were up to in the ancient sources. It's beautiful, it's amazing, and we support all their wonderful ways. Submit your quest…
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America has never been wealthier—so why does it feel so hard to get by? New York Times economics reporter Talmon Joseph Smith joins Nick and Goldy this week to unpack the growing gap between economic headlines and the lived reality of most Americans. With nearly $200 trillion in national wealth and half the country holding just a sliver of it, they…
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John and Mustapha Mond go head-to-head over the weirdest argument of all, whether a “perfect” life is worth the price of your soul, your freedom, and your right to feel anything real. Along the way we detour through King Lear, religion, pleasant vices, and the phrase “Christianity without tears,” which is either brilliant… or horrifying… or both. B…
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Welcome to Best Books of the Year 2025 ! In this podcast episode, I share the best books I read in 2025: seven 2025 titles, three backlist titles from our Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge, and a list of 2025 book releases I wish I had the chance to read in 2025. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contai…
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Feeling overwhelmed by digital clutter? In this episode, Thanh and Brooks share practical tips to organize your files, meeting notes, and photos across all your devices and cloud storage. Learn how to centralize your assets, create smart folder structures, use consistent naming conventions, and leverage AI tools for effortless organization. Discove…
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Send us a text If January has ever felt like educational whiplash, this conversation is your warm landing pad. We walk through a practical plan to protect your peace after winter break, built on a few high-impact moves you can set up before you unplug: print-ready sub plans, a back-from-break packet that rebuilds community, and plug-and-play units …
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What happens when book reviewers completely miss the point? Ron Tester joins me for our holiday special where we read the most baffling book reviews we could find. We discuss readers who don't understand how fiction works, demands for warning labels on perfectly normal books + one truly spectacular misunderstanding about a Holocaust book. Plus, the…
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What happens when the glossy leadership myth meets real life - kids, partners’ health, and aging parents? Yasmine de Aranda argues that caregiving is a leadership superpower and that humane companies outperform hustle cosplay. We map marketing’s role as organizational glue, why growth-at-all-cost fails humans and strategy, and how to build flexible…
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Send us a text Today we FINISH our coverage of the entire Wicked universe and close our bonus “Are Books Political” series! And is Wicked Worth Reading? Wicked: For Good has officially been out for three weeks, and we are ready to yap about it with all of you. Which is better? The movies? The book series? Or the Broadway musical? We rank everything…
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In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Becca Freeman, author of The Christmas Orphans Club, to explore the power of friendship, found family, and what it means to create connection during the holidays. Becca opens up about her journey to becoming an author, the creative process behind her debut novel, and how h…
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Like many in Israel at the time of Jesus' birth, Christians today are looking for a political savior to rescue them and break the chains of tyranny. Christian leaders tell people to look up and ahead to Jesus' second coming and rejoice that their "redemption is drawing near" (Luke 21:28). But was this the response of Simeon and Anna? Were they rejo…
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Welcome to Gilmore Girls Season 1, Episode 14, "That Damn Donna Reed": Pop Culture Rewatch ! In this podcast episode, I share the books and pop culture referenced when Lorelai convinces Luke to repaint the Diner with her help. Lorelai, Rory, and Dean watch The Donna Reed Show, which causes tension with Dean, who likes the traditional wife aesthetic…
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Liv reads the final book of Statius' Thebaid, translated by JH Mozley. The brothers of Thebes, Eteocles and Polynices, are dead. Their wives and sisters want to bury them, but (unfortunately!) they need the king of Athens, Theseus, to make it happen. Submit to the Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subs…
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Welcome to episode 286, where we will be discussing chapter 22 of Lady Midnight, Those who were older Join the discussion in our FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/286288765619887 Follow us on Instagram @Downworlderdishpodcast E-mail us: [email protected] Intro Music - The Gatekeepers by Shane Ivers Music from https://filmmusic.io Ou…
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Journalling regularly can help improve sleep, lead to better decision making and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It has also been shown to decrease emotional stress, make it easier to turn new behaviours into long term habits, improve the quality of our relationships and, ultimately, help us lead more mindful and intentional lives. Feel …
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Episode Title: Episode 7: Outsourcing Bookkeeping — When & How to Hand Off QuickBooks In this episode of QuickBooks Mastery for Small Business Success, father-daughter team Erica Northrup and Lee Davisbreak down one of the biggest growth decisions business owners face: when to stop doing it all themselves and outsource bookkeeping. They explore why…
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YERRR – it’s a Flagrant Christmas special, and the boys are ashy, blistered, and wildly unhinged. We’re talkin’: – Andrew’s busted lip, Overrated holiday movies, – Gen Z brain rot, and a studio romance?! – Skaters wiping out, crimes before death, and David’s community peen – Plus: the Flagrant Christmas Quiz, hopes for 2026, and the New Yorker of t…
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This episode of the JOA Publishing Podcast features JOA author and plastic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Howland, whose book The Atheist's Prayer: A Memoir of Gratitude traces his journey from twice being excommunicated from the LDS church and walking away from God, to rebuilding his life through radical self-honesty, healing, and self-love. In a vulnerable…
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Mustapha Mond opens his literal vault of “smut”… and it’s the Bible, William James, and a bunch of old religious philosophy that the World State treats like porn. John tries to argue for God, solitude, and death, and Mond basically says: we engineered a world where you never have to be alone, lose anything, or grow old… so God becomes “incompatible…
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Agency polish without agency baggage. Jamie Read unpacks how BriteBirch Collective builds project-led, specialist teams that scale up or down fast, why fractional talent creates anti-fragile organizations, and how the commoditization of paid media plus AI content noise makes earned, community-driven attention the smartest bet. We also cover earned-…
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