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Celebrity memoirs aren’t like normal books—they’re fun! Join comedians Steven Phillips-Horst (@gossipbabies) & Lily Marotta (@lilyblueyez) as they rifle through the diaries of drug-addled starlets, oddly obsessive restaurateurs, brass-knuckled female realtors, and boring gay politicians’ even more boring gay husbands, finding fertile ground for searing cultural insights and juicy gossip. Martinis not included.
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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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Words And Whiskey

Words And Whiskey

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We are Words and Whiskey, your new intoxicating weekly book club. This project began during the doldrums of 2020 as a way for Krossland and PJ to explore fiction that his co-host knew he'd enjoy. We also hope it encourages others to join in, follow along, and probably make fun of our opinions too. We also adore the craft of alcohol, and craft alcohol. Alcohol craft? We hope you enjoy stepping into our dark oak library, pouring a snifter of whiskey, and listening to us have a chat.
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Imagine reading your favorite steamy romance novel... with your mom reading over your shoulder. Ellen and her mom set out to do just that with this book club and they want you to join in. It's fun, it's swoony, and it's awkward. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @notyourmomsrom Facebook: fb.me/notyourmomsromancebookclub Podcast: notyourmomsrom.buzzsprout.com Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to su ...
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The One Drink Book Club reviews books from all genres including historical fiction, thrillers, biographies, business books and many more. In each episode, host Jamey Bowers brings on a guest to discuss the book and share a drink inspired by the story.
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Lost Levels Club

Mike and Ting

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It's a book club for games! Mike and Ting talk about games while working through their backlogs - or more likely, make their backlogs worse by playing other things entirely. Join them playing the book club game and tell them their opinions are bad on Reddit and Twitter.
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Lunch Ladies Book Club - in-depth book reviews twice a month from Shelly Rosamilia and sometimes a special guest! Listen as she gives you the breakdown on the books and authors you need to know. Who will win the prestigious Golden Spatula? Tune into Project Entertainment Network's book review podcast!
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The Big Book Project is a multi-venue reading experience for bibliophiles fascinated by long or dense works of fiction and interested in discussing them with others, one novel at a time. The works selected will be capacious novels from the mid-nineteenth century through today that possess an abundant writing style or complexity in structure and themes. The notion that reading need not be a solitary activity has special resonance with these novels given that there is much to discuss, elaborat ...
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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

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Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Le ...
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Some Assembly Required

Some Assembly Required

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Do you enjoy painting minis, playing wargames, and generally making weird things? Then join Rory, Spooky, and Jarrid as they dive into everything hobby related, and whatever their most recent hyper-fixations are. Welcome to Some Assembly Required!
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Two Dusty Boys: A His Dark Materials Podcast

Alex VanBronkhorst, Zack Kowalski

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Join your hosts Alex and Zack on a journey through the world of the His Dark Materials and Books Of Dust series by Philip Pullman . Alex, our resident fiction enjoyer, guides Zack, our resident d*** joke enthusiast on his first journey through this realm. Come for the book club, stay for the para-social stupidity! Grab the book and read along! We hope you enjoy our third project, brought to you by the DIY podcast network So... What Did You Learn!
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Open Adoption Project

Lanette & Shaun Nelson

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This podcast is about connecting. It's about growing. It's about stretching. In society nowadays, it's easy to fall into echo chambers. This is not an echo chamber. Open Adoption Project is a community dedicated to listening and learning, and building relationships based on healthy respect and communication. The Open Adoption Project focuses on improving adoptee experiences by encouraging open communication between all members of the adoption constellation, nurturing ongoing open adoption re ...
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Join author John King for eclectic interviews with writers from a variety of genres, including fiction writing, poetry, memoirs, and journalism. From literature to genre writing to the movies, all writing is up for discussion. In particular, The Drunken Odyssey features discussion of all aspects of the writing process—not just the published manuscript, pristinely presented to the entire literate world, but also the scrawled notes and tortured drafts that lead writers there. In long-form inte ...
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Wrestling Book Club

Wrestling Book Club

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My mom and I read pro wrestling related books and discuss them. My mom is not really a wrestling fan, while I am a huge fan--this podcast is a project to give her more of an understanding and appreciation for wrestling.
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Need To Know

Bryce Zabel

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The Need to Know Podcast delves into the reality of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and explores its implications for all of us. Hosted by two of the most respected voices in the field, award-winning investigative journalists Richard Dolan and Bryce Zabel, the show delivers smart, in-depth conversations about one of the most profound mysteries of our time. Each week, Dolan and Zabel bring their decades of expertise in investigative reporting, broadcasting, and storytelling to break down ...
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The Book of Marshall

Marshall County History Club, Travis Hillis

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The Marshall County High School History Club proudly presents... The Book of Marshall. This is a student researched, written, produced, and hosted project dedicated to learning and preserving the history of Marshall County, Tennessee.
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This is not a cooking show, but it will nourish your soul (maybe). Womena’s founders open a new dialogue with their community and give their perspectives on relevant, topical issues that affect women in and from the Arab world. This podcast will serve as a space for genuine exploration of the authentic experience of two women in search of belonging and balance, using storytelling to reclaim and redefine the distorted narratives that surround them.
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We're Mike and Paula. Paula loves to read, Mike not so much.... Join us on this book club where Paula tries to get Mike into reading! We'll read a book together each month and then discuss what we liked and didn't like about it. You can expect to see some mystery, thrillers and sci-fi books here. Come read with us and join us in the discussion!
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The Projection Booth has been recognized as a premier film podcast by The Washington Post, The A.V. Club, IndieWire, Entertainment Weekly, and Filmmaker Magazine. With over 700 episodes to date and an ever-growing fan base, The Projection Booth features discussions of films from a wide variety of genres with in-depth critical analysis while regularly attracting special guest talent eager to discuss their past gems. Visit http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcas ...
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Welcome to Pure Cringe, where your hosts laugh & cringe while recapping classic Bravo TV shows & books penned by Bravo TV Stars! Your commute will never seem shorter as we dissect every romance, every jaw-dropping scandal, & every hilarious moment of your favorite Bravo shows at their peak--the early seasons! In between, let’s explore what happens when messy Bravo TV reality stars become published authors--buckle up for candid book reviews and breakdowns of some of the most infamous moments ...
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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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The Write Dawn

Dawn A Denton

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NON-FICTION CONVERSATIONS The Write Dawn is the podcast that celebrates the power of non-fiction books — for readers who love to learn and for professionals ready to share their own expertise with the world. In each episode, host Dawn A Denton shares inspiration or sits down with authors, writers, and thought leaders to uncover the stories behind their books, the insights that shaped them, and the impact they've made. You will discover inspiring reads, practical writing tips, and the encoura ...
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Welcome to Unsinkable, an intense look at the cultural history of Titanic and its era. The history of the ship is laden with: women, people of color, families that have spoken up and lived out loud to leave a legacy we cannot ignore. The past is present and the future. We cannot make the mistakes of our ancestors.
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Bedrosian Bookclub Podcast

USC Bedrosian Center

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An audio book club. Our geeks read and discuss new and classic works in the policy field – fictional and non. Social justice, tech, politics, policy … we cover it all and more. Let's think about what is at the heart of being a citizen in America. This book club helps us get at the heart of what it means to be a citizen in a democracy. Sponsored by the USC Bedrosian Center http://bedrosian.usc.edu/ Recorded at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy http://priceschool.usc.edu
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The Long Thread Podcast

Long Thread Media

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The artists and artisans of the fiber world come to you in The Long Thread Podcast. Each episode features interviews with your favorite spinners, weavers, needleworkers, and fiber artists from across the globe. Get the inspiration, practical advice, and personal stories of experts as we follow the long thread.
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Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt

Conspiracy Theories w/ Isaac "Illuminati Watcher" Weishaupt

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Conspiracy Theories, Illuminati symbolism, aliens & the Occult all connect with Pop Culture on this podcast hosted by conspiracy and symbolism expert & author: Isaac Weishaupt aka The Illuminati Watcher! (podcasting since 2014 under "Conspiracy Theories and Unpopular Culture"). Join along as we have a rational discussion about the conspiracy of an Illuminati agenda mixed with film analysis, celebrity gossip, entertainment, synchronicities, occult religions and more!
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Moms Who Create

Kelli Heil

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Oh hi! I'm Kelli, a children’s book author, artist, mom of two, and I'm writing my first novel. This show is for moms who feel that pull toward creativity and want to make space for it again. I talk with self-published authors, New York Times bestsellers, artists, and everyday moms pursuing their creative passions. We talk about writing, art, motherhood, and living an intentional life rooted in purpose and joy. I'm glad you're here! This is the Moms Who Create Podcast.
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The Red Head Rant is a passion project long overdue. Hosted by Rory, it's initial purpose was to search for red heads all over the world. This spun into giving successful red heads recognition while still touching on pop culture, sports, current events, and many other observations. Holding no punches, the rant will also feature a book club, lessons, and interviews from all met along the way. Enjoy.
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Art Ballad

Jon and Randi

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We are two artists based in Alberta, Canada. We love to create, view, discuss and challenge each other when it comes to all things Art and Design. Some of the things we will be discussing are: Art movements, specific artists, historical events,media, concepts, ideas and controversies. Come join us as we discuss these things with you! linktr.ee/artballad [email protected]
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This National Adoption Month Book Club episode dives into the shocking true story of Georgia Tann, a once-celebrated American adoption pioneer who was, in fact, a baby trafficker. This book, written by Journalist Barbara Raymond, who uncovered this dark history, shares how Tann’s legacy continues to influence adoption laws and practices. We discuss…
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With his characteristic skill, and with a powerful metaphor, Warren Buffett makes the point that even talented people won’t succeed if they’re working in very unfavorable conditions. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products…
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Liz and Ricardo are wrapping up the year in reading by recapping the New York Times Top 10 and highlighting their personal Top 5 books of the year. What's on your best of list for 2025? Let us know at [email protected] or send us your top 5 on socials Find us on the web at poppingcollarspodcast.com Don't forget to pick up some awesome…
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An exciting collection of stories of change that most people don’t usually hear from the bottom up, from the grassroots, about what’s happening in East Asia. Spaces of Creative Resistance: Social Change Projects in Twenty-First-Century East Asia (Rutgers UP, 2025) brings together an exciting cross-regional interdisciplinary group of scholars, schol…
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We talk about a whimsical way to take better photographs, a useful question for making a hard decision, and the joy of field trips. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Hap…
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Laverne Waddington discovered weaving by accident—bike accident, to be precise. Recuperating from a mountain biking crash in Utah, she discovered a book on Navajo weaving and was immediately intrigued. A local exhibit of Diné textiles enthralled her, and she set about learning to weave in the Navajo style. Returning to Patagonia, where she had been…
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In this episode, Nick Caverly talks about his new book, Demolishing Detroit: How Structural Racism Endures (Stanford UP, 2025). For decades, Detroit residents, politicians, planners, and advocacy organizations have campaigned for the elimination of empty buildings from city neighborhoods. Leveling these structures, many argue, is essential to makin…
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Mike Thompson and Rob St. Mary join Mike to step into the rubble, rhetoric, and Roman cosplay of Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola’s self-financed, forty-years-in-the-making cinematic fever dream. A film obsessed with power, legacy, architecture, and Great Men Thinking Great Thoughts, Megalopolis feels less like a movie than a manifesto—one that de…
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Today, anthropologist Professor Anru Lee is joining NBN as a guest host to interview me, Suvi Rautio, on my new book, The Invention of Tradition in China: Story of a Village and a Nation Remade published by Palgrave in 2024. In China, heritage projects are sprouting across the countryside carrying the promise of Xi Jinping’s “Chinese dream” as a ca…
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Mike and Ting talk about their extremely cursed Spotify Wrappeds and YouTube Recaps. NOTE: this is the pre-episode warm up chat for 2025 Wrap Up. Contact us: @lostlevelsclub.bsky.social or [email protected] Show Notes: Pre-Chat Mike's 2025 Spotify Wrapped Ting's 2025 Spotify Wrapped Mike's 2025 YouTube Recap Ting's 2025 YouTube Recap…
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If you're not listening to the Chasing Chevy Chase podcast, here's an episode to whet your appetite... Chevy Chase takes an unexpected turn into sci-fi thriller territory with Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992). Directed by John Carpenter and adapted from H.F. Saint’s novel, the film follows Nick Halloway (Chase), who becomes invisible after a frea…
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Spencer Parsons and Rob St. Mary join Mike to unpack Ana Kokkinos’s unflinching 2006 adaptation of Rupert Thomson’s novel. The Book of Revelation, a film that refuses easy provocation, using intimacy, trauma, and performance as tools for something far more unsettling. The story follows Daniel (Tom Long), a dancer who vanishes during a mundane erran…
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We talk about why the realization “I could this this task better myself” can help us identify possible opportunities. We also talk about how to give a bad review in a nice way, and share imaginative accountability strategies. Resources & links related to this episode: Obituary for John Charles Craft Take the "Four Tendencies" personality quiz Forty…
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This cold and flu season, we're bringing you a classic episode on clearing your nasal passage correctly. Blowing your nose is maybe the only small glint of satisfaction had while having a cold or sinus infection. But is blowing your nose actually good, or even safe? Dr. Sydnee and Justin look through the history of handkerchiefs and nose-wiping to …
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The Caribbean port city of Veracruz is many things. It is where the Spanish first settled and last left the colony that would go on to become Mexico. It is a destination boasting the “happiest Carnival in the world,” nightly live music, and public dancing. It is also where Blackness is an integral and celebrated part of local culture and history, b…
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As a gift to listeners, I read O. Henry’s classic "The Gift of the Magi"—a timeless reminder of what really matters most for our happiness during the holidays. Resources & links related to this episode: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry (Amazon, Bookshop) I read "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens (Amazon, Bookshop) I read "The Snow Queen" by H…
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This is a re-uploaded conversation originally released last year, in which we sit down with Céline Semaan, co-founder of The Slow Factory, to discuss her book A Woman is a School, a memoir exploring discredited ancestral tales from Lebanon and the surrounding region. They also talk about the intersections of culture and politics, Western beauty sta…
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Join author Richard Stone and myself as we discuss his work Project Mayflower: Building and Sailing a 17th Century Replica--a detailed and important dive into the legacy of the Mayflower and how its replica (a joint venture between the US and the UK) has also resonated for several generations. You can find the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/8094…
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On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have an appearance I made on Jordan Ryan's "A Mind Body Mushroom" podcast that I know you'll want to hear: "Isaac Weishaupt joins Jordan Ryan to discuss technology, AI, and veteran wellness. They explore dark enlightenment, conspiracy theories, and gnosticism…
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Mike talks with director Claudio Fäh about Turbulence (2025), a tightly constructed thriller set almost entirely in the air. Fäh discusses the film’s development, the practical challenges of staging action in a confined space, and the decisions behind its restrained visual style and controlled pacing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www…
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When we’re quoting someone who has articulated an important idea, it’s important to make sure that we’re quoting their entire point. Winston Churchill, Stewart Brand, and apocryphally, Harry Gordon Selfridge, are frequently only partially quoted. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's web…
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Greg and Ryan's first year exploring the Camino has come to an end and we're wrapping it up by discussing the documentary CAMINO SKIES. What does this look at the Camino experience get right and what does it get wrong? Do you have a journey you want to take in the new year? Let us know what it is at [email protected] or send us your i…
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Guest: Rain Smith, School Library Media Specialist From: Whiteland Comm HS, Whiteland Indiana Grade(s) Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Broken Books Build Community: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG1qowq230/G6SVB7D06O4uK_amKSzLlg/view?utm_content=DAG1qowq230&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h4a3d89ce43 Book Bre…
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In this special Need to Know episode, Bryce Zabel is joined by longtime collaborator Brent Friedman for a deep dive into the newly released trailer for Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg's upcoming UFO themed film set for release in 2026. The conversation frames the trailer as a cultural moment, noting its massive early viewership and the broader ris…
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In this episode of the One Drink Book Club we're discussing Fever Beach by New York Times best-selling author, Carl Hiaasen. My guest is Peter Robertson, an old friend who always has wise and insightful perspectives on any number of topics and appreciates a laugh-out-loud funny novel. Our cocktail recipes are a Pain Killer and Honest Man.…
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With the holiday crunch in full swing, here are three practical hacks that can make this week easier to manage. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to Happier episode 96 Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, an…
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Hey there folks! This week, Josh and Kross continue their path through Borosevo, as Hadrian finds himself working for the lord of the planet, Balian Mataro, and his little lordlings, as well as developing his feud further with Gilliam Vas. We're amped to continue, and next week we'll be back a bit earlier with a little holiday special! See you next…
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While humanitarian organizations and media outlets often reduce Syrian refugees to statistics or brief anecdotes, the real story of displacement unfolds in the intimate spaces of family life. Through the interwoven narratives of five middle-aged sisters from Damascus, Lines of Flight, Assemblages of Home reveals how Syrian women navigate war, exile…
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3 options: $1 PROMO CODE "JAWS" expires 12/30/25 for VIP Section: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146177568?pr=true Apple premium- just mash button the Apple Podcast app On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have the December BONUS episode for…
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Spooky ran a learn to play for Shadow War Armageddon, and we're gonna talk about it! Be sure to check out Hobby Dungeon Andrew's blog to join his world building for Nightside: https://hobbydungeon.blogspot.com/2025/11/help-make-collaborative-art.html https://www.instagram.com/someassemblypod Spooky: https://www.instagram.com/andarprimulon Rory: htt…
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Borrowing from the traditional alphabet book genre for children, An Alphabet for Dreamers: How to See the World with Eyes Closed (MIT Press, 2025) by Dr. Sharon Sliwinski provides adult readers with a new grammar for dreams, or what neuroscientist Sidarta Ribeiro calls “oracles of the night.” In this book, Dr. Sliwinski restores dreaming to its pro…
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