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Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.
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Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at [email protected].
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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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The How to Write The Future Podcast offers fiction writing tips for science fiction and fantasy authors who want to create optimistic stories because when we vision what is possible, we help make it so. By science fiction and fantasy author and fiction writing coach, Beth Barany.
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This weekly podcast will be hosted by Torie Clarke with co-hosts David Aldridge, Jeanne McManus and Michael Kornheiser. Each week, they'll have entertaining interviews with authors, plus lively discussions about what they are reading, what they love and what they hate! This show will be many things, but boring won't be one of them!
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Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer and radio host Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus dives into the stories and experiences that shape these artists, and ultimately, the music we hear.
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Join writer Elizabeth Flux and comedian Ben McKenzie on their six(ish) year mission to read every Terry Pratchett novel – not just the Discworld ones! They’ll read one a month, and discuss them with special guests, puns and footnotes. Episodes released on the 8th of each month (Australian time); check pratchatpodcast.com and the end of each episode for notice of the next book, and send in questions to us via social media! The explicit tag represents a fairly average Australian level of coars ...
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All About Agatha is a podcast all about, well, Agatha. Agatha Christie, of course: the Queen of Crime, a real-life Dame of the British Empire, and author of sixty-six mystery novels that spanned the Twentieth Century, defining a genre. For five years, Catherine Brobeck and Kemper Donovan revisited these novels in publication order, ranking them according to pre-set criteria (plot, character, etc.). Tragically, Catherine Brobeck passed away at the end of 2021. She will be forever missed. Sinc ...
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Join Matt and Andrea as they take on a new adventure—writing their first romance novel together! Our Next Chapter dives into love, life, and the challenges of authorship, with real talk, laughs, and plenty of heart. Whether you're a book lover, a writer, or just here for the journey, come be part of the story!
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StoriesRPG is the play-at-home, listen-and-learn game that helps people of all ages tell amazing tales together. Each season, we explore a new world, create characters, and go on epic adventures - and provide play-to-learn, coloring book, choose-your-own-adventure games to help listeners of all ages fall in love with writing! Created by Michael Low of LuckofLegends.com and Daniel Hinds of StoriesPodcast.com, StoriesRPG is a thrilling way to start bringing a love of writing, fantasy, fiction, ...
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Welcome to the show that empowers you to choose your own adventure in motherhood! Your host, Cat Caldwell Myers, certified coach and CEO of The Adventure Paradox, shares minisodes about her work with animals, children, and podcasting itself. When we aren't dropping minisodes, we deliver life changing interviews with special guests. Each conversation will bring you ever closer to the adventure that is seeking you, inside your soul, regardless of your current circumstances (the paradox). Many ...
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Join Bex from the children's radio station Fun Kids as she meets top authors who tell her about their books and also read us chapters from them. Plus, Bex and friends recommend their favourite kids books of the month. You can listen to Bex on Fun Kids (weekdays from 4pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app, and online at funkidslive.com Plus, when you become a Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get this show – and 30 others! – ad-free and support the work Fun Kid ...
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High-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures.
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Writing a book is hard. Publishing it is even harder. Succeeding as an author? That’s practically wizardry. Good thing you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Pros Talking Prose is your backstage pass to the writing and publishing world, hosted by seasoned pros Stacey Smekofske and Troy Lambert. We’ll help you skip the mistakes, laugh through the chaos, and build the writing career you actually want without the smoke and mirrors. New episodes every week. Therapy not included — but highly ...
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Behind the glitz and glamor, Hollywood can be brutal. For every success, there are many more rejections and failures. Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss explores that world and each week a new guest will talk about dealing with rejection, failure and adversity in the entertainment industry. Writer Noah Evslin and podcaster Dan Rutstein ask the questions.
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The Travel Writing Podcast by Intrepid Times is the go-to podcast for wanderers, writers, and passionate travelers. Every other Friday, we share new episodes that include everything from in-depth interviews with renowned travel writers, conversations centered on sharing tips and tricks for your own travel writing, and behind-the-scenes insight into our most popular travel stories. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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Author and writing coach Nadine Kenney Johnstone shares interviews with today's top women writers, including Jen Hatmaker, Catherine Newman, Maggie Smith, Molly Wizenberg, Abigail Thomas, Dr. Hillary McBride, Emily P. Freeman, Laura Tremaine, Sari Botton, Francesca Royster, Susan Piver, Jane Friedman, Mae Yoshikawa, and more. Nadine also shares her own stories of healing, hope, and following her heart.
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If you love books and all things writing, or maybe just want to hear a different point of view on favourite stories, this podcast's for you! Join your host Kass - a writer and total book nerd - as she dives into stories from a writer's point of view. From highlighting cool writing styles or tricks and juicy hot takes to the pure love of reading and creating, it's all about celebrating the magic of good storytelling.
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Hey there Little Bunny ❤️ I'm supposed to be writing this description like it's not me writing it. But that's silly. Because then I don't get to say I love you. And guess what? I do love you. Yes, you. Yes, really. Ok, gotta go bye! (The garden is much more than the podcast! Type this website for the full list.) www.lindy.garden/list
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Welcome to The Novel Tea, where your favorite English class meets your neighborhood book club. Join us as we go beyond the traditional classics, exploring books from diverse authors and backgrounds. Each episode, we'll talk about a book through different themes, analyzing characters, plot, and writing styles, to determine: does it stand the test of time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Find your next great read. Book recommendations, book news and guests, including top authors and other book enthusiasts who discuss what’s happening in the world of books with a focus on frontlist and backlist fiction including literary fiction, suspense, historical, memoir and nonfiction.
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I’m Hugo Powell — podcast producer and literary newbie — on a mission to read more and learn about the art of storytelling. Guiding me on this journey is bestselling author Nicholas Binge. Each month, Nicholas picks a book that shines in one key aspect of writing, and we figure out what makes it work. And at the end of each episode, we’ll take what we’ve learned as we continue our mission to write the greatest novel ever written. So grab your book, settle in, and join us on this adventure.
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Welcome to ”Plan It Like a Pro: Business Plans with a Twist!” In this lively podcast, we’ll follow Claire’s 8-step process from Claire-ity Group LLC for crafting a formal business plan that’s thorough and fun! Join us as we break down each step—from market analysis to financial forecasts—infusing humor and creativity into the process. We believe that writing a business plan doesn’t have to be a daunting task; it can be an exciting adventure! With engaging discussions, practical tips, and ins ...
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Jeff, Hoi, and a rotating roster of special guests discuss the adventure, fantasy, horror, science fiction, and weird fiction that inspires our gaming
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Inspiring Adventure is the official podcast from Vertebrate Publishing and we hope that our episodes help inspire you to seek your own adventures. We want to connect all – young and old – with the outdoors and the positive impact it can have on well-being. We think it’s particularly important that young people get outside and explore the natural world. At Vertebrate Publishing we publish award winning books to inspire adventure. It’s our rule that the only books we publish are those that we’ ...
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The Adventure Story Podcast: For lovers of Adventure, Archaeology, and Historical Mysteries.
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Ever wonder really lies beneath the Great Sphinx? What secrets are hidden in Tesla’s lost notebooks? And seriously, where did they put the Ark of the Covenant? Hey, I’m Luke and spend my time writing adventure novels and daydreaming about ancient mysteries (Probably 30% writing, 70% daydreaming). The Adventure Story Podcast is my excuse to talk with the dreamers and the doers of adventure—those who craft epic quests from their laptops, and real-world explorers who laugh in the face of GPS. P ...
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In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Noah Findling (The New York Times, Comedy Central).
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Let's adventure together as we discover new ways to raise our kids to be kind. We'll hear from experts, nonprofits, and charities, and learn about new opportunities to involve our children in kid-friendly community service. Join the Team Kind Humans membership for weekly kindness videos and activities! Follow along on Instagram @teamkindhumans, or check out the website: www.TeamKindHumans.com
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A podcast about tabletop RPG adventure module writing, design, analysis, marketing, and publishing. From D&D to Dungeon Crawl Classics and beyond!
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Welcome to Making Trouble, the podcast about the trouble we’re having with the things we’re making. Join Molly Naylor and her esteemed guests as they navigate a range of creative hurdles, from the trivial to the existential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Historical Action and Adventure Podcast - making history come alive! Bestselling authors chat about writing action and adventure stories, diving into some of the more quirky and unusual aspects of history, with a detour through music and its role in their process. Each episode covers different exciting themes, often with brilliant guests. Get bonus episodes and more by supporting the podcast on Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast or Buy Us A Beer at - https://ko-fi.co ...
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The Brave Writer podcast is a big juicy conversation about how to bring learning to life for your kids! Julie Bogart and guests talk about how parents and children are partners in the learning adventure, especially when approaching the daunting task of writing. Brave Writer appeals to homeschoolers, educators, and parents who want more out of "school" than merely passing tests. Visit us at http://bravewriter.com and follow along at the blog for show notes: http://blog.bravewriter.com
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Join hosts Jeff & Tasha as they explore the world of practice, one adventurous guide at a time. www.mindbodpod.com
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Are you ready to embark on a literary adventure that will transform your writing journey? Join Christopher Howald and Jared Lovelady on the Creator Guild's Podcast as they delve deep into the creative process behind crafting compelling books. Chris and Jared take you behind the scenes as they author and promote their fantasy book series "The Chronicles of Duradim". The duo reveals insider tips and techniques on writing a book, navigating the intricacies of book writing, and becoming a better ...
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It's 1721, and London is abuzz with news of notorious pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read, currently languishing in Newgate Prison. It’s the perfect time for debt-ridden journalist Nathaniel Mist to exploit the public appetite and ghost-write a sensational (and hopefully best-selling) history of pirates. But as the balladeers and gossips on the streets of London build myths around the blood-thirsty, perverse lady pirates, Mist is forced to reckon with the real Bonny & Read... Featuring musical ...
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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Literary Hangover is a podcast, released twice on Saturdays each month, in which Matt Lech and his friends chat about fiction and the historical, social, and political forces behind the creation of it and represented by it.
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The World's Most Dangerous Places podcast explores what really drives people to step into the world’s most volatile places — and what they learn there. Hosted by survival instructor and journalist Reza Allahbakshi, the show goes beyond adrenaline and adventure to uncover the psychology, philosophy, and lived experience of those who confront danger head-on. In its premiere season, Reza sits down with Robert Young Pelton, the legendary author of The World’s Most Dangerous Places, whose life ha ...
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Great Football Adventures
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Beer, Blues, and BS - a podcast that invites you to pour yourself a cold beverage, pull up a chair, and enjoy the company of good friends. Hosts Howard Blues and Mark Kidder share stories, discuss hobbies and what’s on tap. Topics: TV/Movies Beer, whiskey, and other libations Video games Board games Hockey - Go Avs! Go Sioux! Music and Tales of our Glorious Past! Hosts: Mark Kidder earned his title of ”The Man, The Myth, The Legend” after hosting the #1 rated rock show per capita in the nati ...
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A podcast about the adventure of career change, inviting guests to share their unique experiences of starting something completely new. We talk about what led them to making the decision, how things are going, what challenges they have come across, and what they really love about what they do. This podcast aims to share the ups and downs of change, the not knowing, to show the human side of career change and how different people handle it. Guests are encouraged to talk about their worries an ...
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Join Adventures in Home Buying, the ultimate podcast for anyone navigating the exciting, sometimes daunting world of purchasing a home! Whether you're a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or dreaming of your forever home, our engaging stories and expert insights will guide you through every step of the homebuying journey. From decoding mortgages and mastering bidding wars to uncovering hidden costs and spotting sustainable home features, we deliver practical tips and real-world advice to ...
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Winner of 5 Signal Awards, including Best Kids Podcast, Best Road Trip Podcast, and Best Writing (Fiction)! Whether it's a kid hiding a baby dragon in his attic, a high school mascot protecting the football team from an ancient Viking curse, or a little sister vanishing when a teleportation experiment goes wrong, Kaboom has an audio adventure for you! The whole family will love listening to these original fiction stories together, which feature full casts of talented voice actors and cinemat ...
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Welcome to The Mythic Mic Podcast - a home for readers who dream in magic! Dive into the world of fantasy and romantasy with hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan, writers, storytellers, and book collectors obsessed with epic tales, swoon-worthy tropes, and magical worlds. Join us for deep dives into fantasy books, exclusive author interviews, monthly giveaways, and bookish discussions that will add endless reads to your TBR. Plus, don't miss our "Author's Version" episodes, where we share ...
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After traveling on business for 30 years, what was I going to do after I sold my company in 2013? Answer: Travel more, but to the off-the-beaten-track and obscure places on planet Earth. After visiting almost 100 countries and living in 5 countries, I officially became a Travel Addict. Today, I am contracted by various Cruise Lines to perform enrichment and educational lectures to passengers on various journeys around the World. A podcast or two will be published from time to time when I am ...
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The Pod Called Quest is here to bring you the best long-form actual play podcast around. Die-hard players of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, the PCQ is dedicated to telling great stories while also fully utilizing the incredible ruleset that the Pathfinder RPG provides. All of this coupled with ardent devotion to quality audio and community engagement. So grab a drink and take a seat. For today, we quest!
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Learning from the Wild — Writing, Conservation, and Hope with Brenda Scott Royce
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Send us a text What if hope isn’t a feeling—but something you do? From caring for orphaned rhinos to writing books that spark curiosity, this episode explores how learning, conservation, and community come together in powerful ways. In Episode 167 of Adventures in Learning, Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor is joined by Brenda Scott Royce, author, former p…
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Understanding Chile with Author and Adventurer Natascha Scott-Stokes
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Simply trying to get your head around Natascha Scott-Stokes' incredible biography can make your head spin. In 1989, she became the first woman to navigate the length of the Amazon alone. Legendary Irish travel writer Dervla Murphy called the resulting book, An Amazon and a Donkey, "a genuine adventure story," - if anyone would know one, it would be…
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Hey there, Little Bunny! ❤️ I'm still on a December vacation in the tropics 🏝️ so naturally I want to talk to you about adventure 😂. But the adventures which matter most to us aren't the ones far away... they're nearby home, and always happening. There's a whole world of adventure possible in your daily life, waiting for you to find it. So let's be…
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The Triple B crew is back for their final episode of the year, and it’s a holiday spectacular! Tune in to hear the legendary Mark Kidder get unexpectedly summoned by the magic words, Howard Blues deliver an uncharacteristically deep intro, and a full round of What's On Tap featuring everything from sugar-free vodka mixes and "blue wine" to a homema…
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Ownership, Consent, And The Hidden Risks Of Recycled Reports
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Ever been told you have to share your entire home inspection report to cancel a deal? We dismantle that myth and walk through what your contract really asks for, what the law says about client names on reports, and why passing around full inspections can hurt both buyers and agents. As licensed pros who’ve seen the pressure tactics firsthand, we ex…
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2025 in Books: Our Favorite Books, Reading Reflections, and More
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In our final episode of 2025, we talk about what our reading lives were like this year, and discuss our stand-out reads through superlatives. Listen in to hear the best page-turners, best characters, and most unexpected reads we encountered this year, to name a few! Books Mentioned The Margot Affair by Sanae Lemoine Diary of a Void by Emi Yogi The …
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Sit Me Baby One More Time Ep 06 - Hello, Mallory (The Baby-sitters Club #14)
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We jump forward in the series a bit this month, not too deep into the series (and not into the era where the series was primarily ghostwritten), but past the “we’re still setting up each of the core club-members” phase. This book is all about Mallory, a younger aspiring BSC member whose membership is jeopardized by a run of bad luck and some mildly…
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There is something magical that happens when you sit with someone who has lived adventure as both an inner and outer journey. My conversation with Melissa Rodway brought me right back to why I love exploring the heart of travel. It is not only about the places we go. It is about the inner shifts, awakenings, and quiet truths that rise up when we le…
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Historical Fiction Writers Reflect on 2025 & What Comes Next
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In this end-of-year bonus episode, Matthew Harffy and Justin Hill reflect on the past year of reading, writing, and podcasting — and look ahead to what’s coming next. They discuss the books that shaped their thinking, Bernard Cornwell’s The Winter King, Tolkien, Roman history, Churchill biographies, audiobooks, and the reality of trying to finish n…
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Episode 188: Aaron Brownstein & Simon Ganz Interview
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Episode 188: Aaron Brownstein & Simon Ganz Interview In this After Show Andrew talks with writing partners Aaron Brownstein and Simon Ganz about their long road to Guy Text. They share what they learned working under Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, About a Boy) and Victor Fresco (Santa Clarita Diet), including lessons about character…
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Episode 12 - The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin (or a Plot Twist? How About a Narrative Twist?)
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In this Episode of the Binge Reading Bookclub, Nicholas Binge and Hugo Powell discuss The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. A second wolrd fantasy that focuses on the trials and tribulations of Syenite, a member of the ostracized 'Orogene' people, cursed with the power to cause volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Of all the books read so far, this is t…
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761 The Story of the Nativity (with Stephen Mitchell) | The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (#4 Greatest Book of All Time)
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Stephen Mitchell has translated or adapted some of the world's most beautiful and spiritually rich texts, including The Gospel According to Jesus, The Book of Job, Gilgamesh, Tao Te Ching, Bhagavad Gita, The Iliad, The Odyssey, Beowulf, The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet, and The Way of Forgiveness. In his la…
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319. How to Grow Writing Skills as an Adult
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Have you ever wished you could grow as a writer—not just help your kids write, but find your own voice on the page? In this episode, we explore practical, gentle ways to build an adult writing life from scratch. We talk about tiny daily practices, “write or do nothing” sessions, using poems and memories as prompts, and reading as the best antidote …
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TV Legend Stephen Mulhern Performs a Live Magic Show! ✨🎩
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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! This week on Book Worms, we kick off with chaos in the treetops in The Day the Jungle-net Broke, a wild adventure full of humour and heart. Festive magic follows in How to Grow a Reindeer, where Christmas cheer grows in the most unexpected ways. Robin Stevens adds a mystery with a seasonal twist in A Sto…
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A Special Holiday Rerun Episode: The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding & A Christmas Tragedy by Agatha Christie
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What's better than a Christie for Christmas? TWO Christies for Christmas, of course! To visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page, click here. You can now pre-order Sweet Spot, the third book in my Ghostwriter Mysteries series (coming out July 2026). Visit the podcast on Instagram, and me personally at my author website. Loose Lips, the sec…
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Send us a text Making Smart Decisions in Dangerous Places What does wisdom really mean when lives are on the line? In Wisdom Under Fire, conflict journalist and survival expert Robert Young Pelton explores decision-making in environments where mistakes are punished immediately. Drawing on more than four decades in war zones, failed states, and high…
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A Spiritual Approach to the Seven Summits with Wasfia Nazreen
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Wasfia Nazreen is a Bangladeshi mountaineer and human rights advocate known for blending adventure with activism. She is the first Bangladeshi to climb the Seven Summits and the only Bengali to summit K2, one of the world’s most dangerous peaks. Her expeditions serve as spiritual practice and a platform for women’s rights in Bangladesh, earning her…
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Ep 734 - Kidnapped by the Krampus, by Emily Shore
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Happy Hornydays everyone! This extremely explicit dark holiday romantasy is sure to land someone on the naughty list. Please note that this story about Twyla and her adventure into the world of Krampus is very much Not For Kids. But does it give adults everything they want for Christmas? Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overdu…
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Ch 32: LaQuette Talks Second Chances and Santa Shows Up!
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We’re hanging out with romance author LaQuette and chatting about her latest novel Janae Sanders' Second Time Around, releasing January 6th! We talk second chances, high school enemies who come back hot and emotionally competent, and why romance after real-life experience just feels good. There’s soap operas, Brooklyn stories, confident heroines, a…
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“Learning how to write fiction-- most people never learn in school, so we're learning as adults and therefore we're gonna have a huge learning curve.” - Beth Barany In this How to Write the Future podcast episode, “Writing Consistently: Facts and Myths,” host Beth Barany shares the common misconceptions about writing consistently, plus tips on how …
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As the year comes to a close, I wanted to pause and say thank you. This episode highlights the top ten conversations from our 2025 podcast year. These are the episodes that resonated most deeply with our listeners and stayed with me long after the mic was turned off. Each guest offered a reminder that the adventure is not something we arrive at lat…
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760 Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, and Ebeneezer Scrooge
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In this holiday-themed episode, a sentimental Jacke takes a look at Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol (1843), and the creation of Ebeneezer Scrooge. A version of this episode first aired in December 2020. That episode has not been available in our archives for several years. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England! Join Jacke and fellow lite…
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Sam Baldwin on Japan, Slovenia, and Why Travel Memoir Still Matters
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It's one thing to move to a foreign country, learn something of the language, and challenge your own understanding of how life should be. It's quite another to write about it. The "expat in Japan" memoir is such a common trope that it's rare for a book to break out. But Sam's did, emphatically. Replete with witty banter about the overlooked rural J…
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228 In 2025, Nadine interviewed bestselling authors Catherine Newman, Jen Hatmaker, Molly Wizenberg, and many more! Now, Nadine chats with her producer about their 12 favorite episodes and which bits of guest wisdom impacted them the most. Learn how their personal and creative lives have changed as a result these impactful conversations. While the …
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Hey there, Little Bunny! ❤️ A couple episodes ago, you helped me by giving feedback on how I can be the best, sexiest, daddiest version of myself. So this week, I'm giving a little gift back! Don't get too excited... you'll roll your eyes when you learn what it is. (Even though it will likely boost your ego and change your love life for the better.…
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🚨 Welcome to Episode 243! 🚨 The crew is back in action and ready for a chaotic round of drinks and shocking stories! In "What's On Tap," Doc praises an Imperial Red Raspberry Cider that hits all the right notes. Mark Kidder risks his palate on a Strawberry Double Bock and has a surprisingly positive reaction, while JS declares his current drink one…
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Kathy McCabe, the Host of PBS's Dream of Italy talks about her favorite country and why you must go there
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Kathy McCabe, is the host of PBS’s Dream of Italy and editor in chief of Dream of Italy Magazine. She is one of America’s leading voices on Italian culture and travel, and she’s the perfect guest to explore why Italy is poised to be one of the hottest destinations of 2026, with the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics shining a global spotlight on the co…
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The Industry is Rebooting & Authors Are Feeling It
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Publishing didn’t explode in 2025. It didn’t collapse either. It… buffered. In this gloriously chaotic year-in-review episode, Stacey and Troy talk through what a lot of authors are quietly feeling but rarely saying out loud: the industry hit a reset button, AI showed up like a spicy autocomplete with opinions, reader culture got meaner, expectatio…
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Karen Wickerson on Understanding Your Animal’s Inner World
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Spending time with Karen Wickerson feels like opening a quiet doorway into the wisdom of the animals who walk beside us. Karen is an animal telepath, a former clinical counselor, and the author of Listen to Your Animals: They Know More Than You Think. Her connection to animals began when she was three years old and realized she could communicate wi…
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GARETH RUBIN: Murder at Christmas, AI in Publishing, and The Joy of Structure
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A Christmas Mystery with a Twist! 🎄In this festive episode of Rock, Paper, Swords!, hosts Justin Hill and Matthew Harffy sit down with author Gareth Rubin to discuss his unique "You Solve the Crime" novel, Murder at Christmas! Gareth dives into what it’s like to write a modern-day, Poirot-style mystery where the reader is tasked with solving the ca…
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Episode 187: Guy Text
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Episode 187: Guy Text Written by Aaron Brownstein & Simon Ganz This month’s dead pilot is Guy Text, written by Aaron Brownstein and Simon Ganz, whose credits include Santa Clarita Diet, Beavis and ButtHead, and About a Boy. Four geriatric millennial friends struggle with what it means to be sensitive, thoughtful, emotionally available modern men. …
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759 The Godfather (with Karen Spence) | My Last Book with Elyse Graham
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Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece The Godfather routinely tops lists of the greatest films ever made - and when it doesn't, it's often because its sequel, The Godfather II, has replaced it. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Karen Spence about her new book, The Companion Guide to the Godfather Trilogy: Betrayal, Loyalty, and Family. PLUS Elyse…
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Cities, Places, and Settings in Books with Strong Sense of Place
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Get your TBR lists ready, because in this wrap up episode we talk all about the books we read in Season 6, and then welcome David and Melissa of Strong Sense of Place for a special guest segment! They tell us about their favorite travels, settings they've loved, and unique books that have transported them. We also get into our issues with short sto…
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318. For the Kids: Meet the Lighthouse Family
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What happens when we slow down and really listen to the language of a story? In this special episode for kids and parents, we cozy up with Cynthia Rylant’s Lighthouse Family series and unpack a delicious opening passage from The Storm. We notice how sound, mood, adjectives, and even compound words work together to paint Pandora the lighthouse cat’s…
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Books, Belonging, and Conservation — Lessons from South Africa with Ann Dye
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Send us a text In Episode 167 of Adventures in Learning, Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor welcomes Ann Dye, Vice President of Sales Operations at HarperCollins, for a powerful conversation about books, belonging, and conservation. Ann shares her journey into publishing, how books help children (and adults) slow down in a noisy, screen-filled world, and wh…
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Steve Israel - "The Einstein Conspiracy" & Steve Vogel - "A Task Force Called Faith: The Untold Story of the U.S. Army Soldiers Who Fought for Survival at Chosin Reservoir — and Honor Back Home" Chatter rolls into the holidays with Claude, David, Torie, and icon James Grady. They pre-sneak Jim's book out in 2026 and rave about two COB alums, Charlo…
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A Vacant House Without Heat Should Never Have Water On
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The cold snap didn’t break the house—bad decisions did. We walked into a vacant property with no furnace, water service left on, and a bathroom faucet growing an icicle. From there we unpack how frozen pipes actually happen, where they strike first, and why a little planning prevents a lot of damage. If you’ve ever wondered whether to leave the wat…
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67. Holding the Line: The Defiant Work of Raising Kind Humans
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So many mothers are carrying fear, grief, and anger just under the surface all while showing up steady so our kids can feel safe. In this episode of Raising Kind Humans, we name the invisible burden of parenting through a heavy political and cultural climate. We talk about kindness as defiance, not denial, and what it means to raise kind, grounded …
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Record-Breaking Expedition to the North Pole with Eric Larsen
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Eric Larsen is a pioneering polar explorer who completed the first-ever summer expedition to the North Pole, navigating thin, unstable sea ice and miles of open water. In 2010, he became the first person to reach both poles and summit Mount Everest within a single year. With decades of experience crossing the Arctic Ocean and Antarctic ice sheet, E…
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Ep 507: Our team recaps our 2025 reading year
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As we wrap up our ninth year together, Anne invites our What Should I Read Next? team members to join her and share insight into what the past twelve months have meant in each of their reading lives. This episode borrows from a long-time tradition on Modern Mrs Darcy, the blog where every year Anne asks herself what worked and what didn't. Our team…
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Preview: A First Look Into Animal Communication
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Every conversation has a spark, and this one with Karen Wickerson invites you to lean in and notice the quiet wisdom that animals bring into our lives. Karen is an animal telepath and the author of Listen to Your Animals: They Know More Than You Think. In this short preview, she shares how her intuitive gifts appeared early, why she pushed them asi…
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Ep 733 - The Bookshop, by Penelope Fitzgerald
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Knowing absolutely nothing else about it, you might guess that a story called "The Bookshop" would a light and cozy novella about how books are magical and that the places where they are sold are sacred spaces. There are lots of books that are like that! But this most certainly is not one of them. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squ…
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“It's hard to fix a manuscript that is not yet finished. This is what I counsel all of my clients and people who might want to work with me is write the whole first draft because there's something that brought you to the story.” - Beth Barany In this How To Write the Future episode, “How to Handle Plot Holes Effectively,” host Beth Barany answers a…
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This week, I go back in time to 2012 to share some of my favorite reads as well as discuss other, notable reads from that year. We have a special guest author recommendation from Emily Wiberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka authors of Seeing Other People . Happy New Year, everyone! Shownotes: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Eleanor & Park by Rainb…
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758 Jane Austen in 41 Objects (with Kathryn Sutherland) | 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez (#5 Greatest Book of All Time)
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How well can we know someone through the objects they encountered? In this episode, Jacke talks to Kathryn Sutherland, Senior Research fellow at St. Anne's College, Oxford, about her new book Jane Austen in 41 Objects, which examines the objects Jane Austen encountered during her life alongside newer memorabilia inspired by the life she lived. PLUS…
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227 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, & travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that airs monthly throughout 2025. In this 11th episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from November, which was a month of tackling things she's been avoiding. She breaks down the …
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