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Always Take Notes

Always Take Notes

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Always Take Notes is a fortnightly podcast from London for and about writers and writing. Hosts Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd speak to a diverse range of people in the industry on a variety of topics, from the mysteries of slush piles and per-word rates, to how data are changing the ways newspapers do business and how to pitch a book. patreon.com/alwaystakenotes
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Greenleaf Book Group CEO Tanya Hall discusses all things book publishing, from how to write your book and build your author brand to getting your book into bookstores and making it a bestseller. Each episode features an interview with an expert guest, including editors, designers, publicists, and brand strategists.
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Teenage Daydream

Teenage Daydream Podcast

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Welcome to your teenage daydream come true. From the girls that brought you Another Book on the Shelf and your favourite book club (side note - check that out!). Remember the early 2000s when all of the shows were hyper dramatic totally not real teen drama? Aka THE BEST shows. Well - we’re going to go episode by episode through some of our faves. Yes this is just an excuse for use to rewatch The OC and One Tree Hill. You know we’ll also do Dawson’s Creek, Gossip Girl, Buffy - all the classics.
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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The Write Note

J Ryan Fenzel

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You don’t have to be an author to enjoy the entertaining and informative discussions on THE WRITE NOTE. Through tips, tricks, picks, reviews, and recommendations we explore all aspects of writing, storytelling, and the written word’s impact on pop culture. Hosted by indie authors J Ryan Fenzel and Keira F Jacobs, THE WRITE NOTE delivers a wide-ranging slate of writing topics and author conversations, all enhanced by the father/daughter, GenX/GenZ, male/female, seasoned/newbie perspectives of ...
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The Well-Storied Podcast

Kristen Kieffer

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Insights, encouragement, and actionable advice designed to help writers craft sensational novels and build their best writing lives. Always in 30 minutes or less, so you can get back to writing. Hosted by author and Well-Storied.com founder Kristen Kieffer.
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Jockstrap Stories

Joey Hernandez

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Serialized Stories of LGBTQ+ Sports Fiction. 2019: Serial Reading of: 'NORTHRIDGE HIGH FOOTBALL CAMP' - a gay erotic sports fiction book. 2022: Serial Reading of: 'THE GUYS OF NORTHRIDGE' - a gay erotic sports fiction book. (the Sequel to 'Northridge High Football Camp' ) *PLEASE NOTE: These books were written in and take place in the late 1980's. The talk amongst the football guys are true to that time. Please view them as a snapshot of that era*
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Secret Life of Books

Sophie Gee and Jonty Claypole

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Every book has two stories: the one it tells, and the one it hides. The Secret Life of Books is a fascinating, addictive, often shocking, occasionally hilarious weekly podcast starring Sophie Gee, an English professor at Princeton University, and Jonty Claypole, formerly director of arts at the BBC. Every week these virtuoso critics and close friends take an iconic book and reveal the hidden story behind the story: who made it, their clandestine motives, the undeclared stakes, the scandalous ...
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A podcast about one teen, Ginny, teaching her cousin Kaylie about the Wings of Fire book series. Ginny will read the books to Kaylie and explore the lore and dragons of the WOF series. Episodes post every Wednesday. Hello and welcome to Wings of Fire: The Lost Book Series! (Extra note: Throughout this podcast, Ginny will read excerpts from the actual books. She does not explicitly state that, but we just wanted to let you listeners know that we are crediting the original book.)
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Oh No! Lit Class

Oh No! Lit Class

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Oh No! Lit Class is a semi-educational comedy literature podcast hosted by Megan and RJ, two bitter English grads who are here to tell you all the weird and sexy things you never knew about the books you had to read in school. Let's ruin some literary classics together. New episodes released every other Thursday.
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Notes From An Artist

David C Gross and Tom Semioli

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Get in on the conversation with hosts David C. Gross and Tomaso Semioli! These veteran journalists / musicians / authors delve into the lives and careers of senior and approaching senior artists who continue to thrive in various musical genres spanning rock, jazz, blues, folk, Avant Garde, experimental, classical, and permutations thereof. Notes From An Artist exudes intelligent and insightful peer-to-peer conversations, coupled with thematic playlists, offering a refreshing alternative to t ...
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Love in the Real World

Steven Dromgool & Daniel Gummo

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Ever wished a world‑class therapist could whisper the exact line that turns a fight into a make‑out? Hit play. Led by Steven Dromgool & the Relate team—creators of Presence‑Oriented Relationship Therapy (PORT) and New Zealand’s go‑to marriage clinic—each weekly mini‑session lets you eavesdrop on live demos, role‑plays and myth‑busting chats that you can try before dinner. Unsugar‑coated stories: expats juggling time‑zones, parents finding desire between school runs, newlyweds learning to fig ...
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Assamese Book Review is a weekly book recommendation podcast series that includes the best Assamese books in print. Handpicked and curated by our presenter, Bijit Borthakur, a bibliophile and teacher of English literature. Each weekly episode comes with a personal rating and a note about the book selected. He uses a scale of 5 in the increments of 1. He includes a book in the show only when it scores at least 3 marks in his rating system. If included, he starts the rating from 3 and higher. ...
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Sales [UN]Training

Kelly Riggs & Pod About It Productions

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Your weekly sales strategy guide that will rewire your sales brain to bust bad habits and crush your number. The way that companies train salespeople is broken. Host Kelly Riggs discusses what ACTUALLY works in sales with leading experts in our industry. Forget what you think you know about sales. It's time to train hard and play to win. Kelly Riggs is an author, speaker, and business consultant for executives and companies throughout the United States and Canada. Widely recognized as a powe ...
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Gays Reading

Jason Blitman

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Great authors. Real talk. Really fun. Host — and gay reader — Jason Blitman is joined each week by bestselling authors, VIP gay readers, cultural icons, and other special guests for lively, spoiler-free conversations. Gays Reading celebrates LGBTQIA+ and ally authors and storytellers through fun, thoughtful, and insightful discussions. Whether you're gay, straight, or somewhere in between, if you love great books and great conversation, Gays Reading is for you.
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LibertyDad is a daily show Monday through Friday discussing politics and culture in an informative and inspiring way from a libertarian perspective. Ideas may be radical but they are always down to earth. Inspired by the birth of his son (The Producer), DL's goal is to discuss topics that leaves people wanting to hear more. Note: Show airs live at 7:30AM EST on YouTube (youtube.libertydad.com), Rumble (rumble.libertydad.com), and X (https://x.com/libertydadpod).
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Welcome to I’ll Take a Death Note and Read It, a podcast on the manga Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. We’ll take a close look at each volume of the series to explore questions about morality, human nature, potato chips, and more. Like what you hear? Gimme a rating on iTunes! You can also send questions and comments to [email protected].
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A young man leaves Massachusetts on a ship bound to harvest ice and deliver it to Charleston. When they encounter an impossible iceberg and haul a mysterious fragment on board events are set in motion that will lead our young hero, and generations after him, on a journey to their horrible destinies on an island off the coast of South Carolina.
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Before it's Big

Yvonne Perkins Books

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Trying to decide if you want to read or even spend your hard earned money on a book by a new author? Want to know if the story will be any good? Want to make sure the book was written by real human authors? Listen to Before It's Big. AI reviews and discusses new book by human authors before they are released. Note: We cannot control what AI says about a book. The reviews are based on the submitted story. WARNING: Spoilers may occur.
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The namesake of the Robert Glasper Experiment has long kept one foot planted firmly in jazz with the other in both hip-hop and R&B. He has worked extensively with Q-Tip, is the music director of Mos Def’s touring band, and has toured with the multiplatinum R&B singer Maxwell. Yet his experiment has just begun.
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Scary true storytelling told with immersive audio. Catch the Video Version on YouTube (links in show notes for each episode) or listen on the go with this audio edition. Note: Peter Laws was the previous host of 'Frightful', but going forward his 'Frighful' style content will be found on Into The Fog.
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Global Village Voice

Living Cultural Heritage - Worth More Than Saving!!

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This small space is no place for the proper and personal introduction to your Global Village Voice. Please visit (coming soon) www.GVV.world/BigBlueMarble.html for a relatively-short big picture. Thank you. Troy - NOTE: (with Episode #8 and beyond) Complimentary episode e-book transcripts are available at (coming soon) www.Smashworlds.com and many other online book stores. Currently available in English, French, Arabic, Hindi, and Spanish (search Troy Marcus Grooms).
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A treasure trove of wise and pithy sayings, reflections on education, family values, the ideal human being, life and living, politics, art, culture and timeless wisdom, The Sayings of Confucius is indeed an invaluable addition to your bookshelf. Ever since Chinese literary works first began to be translated into European languages, the works of the legendary Chinese philosopher and teacher Confucius, who lived in present day Qufu in the Shandong province of China, more than two thousand year ...
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Jot Notes

Jot Notes - Where we discover the newest, hottest books & Authors on the scene

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Welcome to Jot Notes - Where we dive into the newest, hottest books and Authors on the scene. My name is Jenna Greene, YA fantasy author – author of the Imagine series and the award-winning novel REBORN. With me is my co-host Miranda Oh, a contemporary chick-lit writer, author of the “Chin Up, Tits Out” series.
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Just the Right Book is a podcast hosted by Roxanne Coady, owner of famous independent bookstore R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, CT, that will help you discover new and note-worthy books in all genres, give you unique insights into your favorite authors, and bring you up to date with what’s happening in the literary world.
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Note Night in America

The "Note Guy" Scott Carson

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Each Monday night, real estate investors from all across the United States and world are tuning into Note Night in America! For the last three years, Scott Carson, CEO of WeCloseNotes.com (http://WeCloseNotes.com), and his tribe of note and real estate investors come together almost every Monday night for coaching and guest interviews. Scott helps his nation of note investors with specific subjects taking place in their real estate businesses like marketing, workouts, raising capital and fin ...
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Composer, modular synthesist and sound artist, Loula Yorke, reads out the liner notes to her releases. You can listen to the sounds that Loula is describing by visiting https://loulayorke.bandcamp.com/subscribe
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1 What's Fish The overall theme of "Fish!" by Stephen C. Lundin revolves around creating a vibrant and positive workplace culture that fosters enthusiasm, creativity, and productivity. The story is set in a fish market in Seattle and uses an engaging narrative to illustrate principles such as choosing one's attitude, being present in the moment, an…
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1 What's Last Chance to See "Last Chance to See" by Douglas Adams is a compelling exploration of endangered species and the urgent need for conservation, presented through a blend of humor, adventure, and poignant reflection. The book chronicles Adams's journey, accompanied by wildlife expert Mark Carwardine, as they travel to remote locations arou…
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Why do salespeople struggle with accountability? Kelly shows how the real problem often starts at the top—and what you can do to change it. If your reps aren’t owning their results, you might be looking in the wrong direction. In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, Kelly pulls no punches: “It’s not them—it’s you.” From vague expectations to weak tr…
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Live from Madison Square Garden, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall give their immediate reactions to Katie Taylor claiming victory in her trilogy fight against Amanda Serrano. Soaking up the energy from the live arena, The Craic transports you cage side with live sound from the fighter announcements and results (00:13), followed by the duo breaki…
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For the very first time, Petesy Carroll hosts The Craic from our New York studio! Craic stalwart Chuck Mindenhall joins him at the top of the show before Irish boxing journalist Gavan Casey arrives to preview Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3, which takes place tonight at Madison Square Garden (11:33). After that, Petesy and Chuck react to Dana Whi…
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A bonus episode to share the extraordinary detail and richness of the real-time, live-streamed account James Boswell gives us of his first love affair in 1760s London. This may be the closest we can ever come to understanding what passion was like in an age of sexual libertinism and STDs before antibiotics. In our last episode, we talked about Bosw…
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1 What's How to Stop Worrying and Start Living "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" by Dale Carnegie primarily focuses on practical strategies for overcoming worry and anxiety to lead a more fulfilling life. The book emphasizes the importance of taking action, adopting a positive mindset, and living in the present moment. Carnegie provides actio…
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The Boys in the Back start the show with Ben Askren’s video from the hospital bed following his double lung transplant (02:20), then react to the PFL announcing a new CEO (07:08). Next up, they tackle how to fix the UFC's heavyweight division (11:47), leading into a breakdown of UFC Nashville (39:01), starting with the Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Te…
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In this episode, Woody, Nick and I talk about a couple trailers and offer some AAA reviews (Animation (kinda), Action, Arthouse)! Movies discussed: Sinners, Thunderbolts, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, How to Train Your Dragon, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, F1: The Movie, Friendship, Hurry Up Tomorrow, Lilo & Stitch, The Phoen…
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1098. We talk with cognitive scientist Dr. Vicky Lai about how frequently we use metaphors and what happens in our brains when we hear them. We also look at her research on irony and its effect on emotion, and how people recovering from cancer use metaphors differently depending on how they're doing. Dr. Vicky Lai - https://psychology.arizona.edu/p…
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1 What's How to Stop Worrying and Start Living "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" by Dale Carnegie is a self-help guide that focuses on practical techniques to overcome anxiety and stress, promoting a more fulfilling life. The book emphasizes the importance of living in the present, taking decisive action, and adopting a positive mindset to co…
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Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back are joined by Petesy Carroll to recap his time at the Taylor-Serrano open workouts as well as cover all the latest news and notes (01:08). Combat sports ring announcer Kody "Big Mo" Mommaerts is the first of three in-studio guests, and he joins before working Taylor-Serrano on Friday. He gets into carving out …
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On the Shelf for July 2025The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 318 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: TV series: The Buccaneers Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blog Faderman, Lillian. 1978. “Female Same-Sex Relationships i…
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1 What's Eats, Shoots & Leaves "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Lynne Truss is a witty and insightful exploration of the importance of punctuation in writing, arguing that the correct use of commas, apostrophes, and other marks can significantly alter meaning and clarity. Through humorous anecdotes, grammatical rules, and a passionate defense of proper p…
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Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo are reunited in the New York studio ahead of a massive weekend in the world of boxing. They begin the show by previewing the highly-anticipated trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano (02:22), before diving into the rest of the all-women card (22:57). Next, they discuss the stacked Ring card headlined by …
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Ariel Helwani kicks off a special all in-studio show with Petesy Carroll, who comes bearing gifts for Ariel's birthday (05:06). Craig Jones joins ahead of his grappling match against Gable Steveson and talks all things CJI 2. He also discusses mending ties with ADCC, his feud with the UFC, training with JDM and Tom Aspinall, and shares stories of h…
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1097. Do you wonder whether "bacon" can be plural? We look at the difference between countable and uncountable nouns. Then, we look at how the Martha's Vineyard accent developed and what it tells us about language and society. The "countable" segment was written by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a young mom with two k…
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It’s London, 1763 - we're paying a visit to the most fashionable, literary, sexy, filthy, glamorous capital in the world. The 22 year old James Boswell, born and raised on a large country estate outside Edinburgh, has escaped his ambitious and pushy Presbyterian parents and arrived in London. They want him to follow the family footsteps and become …
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Host Jason Blitman sits down with Ruben Reyes Jr. to discuss his highly anticipated debut novel, Archive of Unknown Universes, which follows his acclaimed story collection, There is a Rio Grande in Heaven. Their conversation ranges from advocating for the perfect 90-minute movie runtime to how specifics become universal, plus Ruben's late-in-life d…
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Simon and Rachel speak with the novelist and academic Viet Thanh Nguyen. Born in Vietnam, Viet came to the United States as a refugee in 1975. He completed a PhD in English at Berkeley, moved to Los Angeles for a teaching position at the University of Southern California, and has been there ever since, now as a chair of English and Professor of Ame…
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Almost twenty years after its glory days, Raymond and Sophie finally get with the times and discuss the cultural phenomenon Death Note. What is the nature of justice in this story? What makes L such a good detective? And what do you do in a world where it's kill or be killed? All this and more in our latest episode! Our next episode will be the 201…
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1 What's The Power of Positive Thinking The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale emphasizes the transformative impact of maintaining a positive mindset on personal and professional life. The book advocates for cultivating optimism through faith, visualization, and affirmations, illustrating how a positive attitude can lead to success,…
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1 What's The Power of Positive Thinking The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale emphasizes the transformative influence of a positive mental attitude on personal success and happiness. Peale advocates for the power of faith, optimism, and positive affirmations as tools for overcoming obstacles, enhancing self-esteem, and achieving li…
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The Craic's Petesy Carroll is in town, so he joins Ariel Helwani in studio to set the table for this weekend’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy fight on Netflix and discuss other major news and notes around the sport (06:10). "Butterbean" Eric Esch, boxing legend, calls in to talk about his incredible health resurgence, a potential return ag…
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If you sound like a salesperson, you're toast. Kelly walks through six dead-giveaway phrases that kill your credibility before you ever get a shot at the deal. This week, Kelly calls out one of the most common—and costly—mistakes salespeople make: sounding exactly like every other salesperson your prospect’s ever met. If your opener screams “commis…
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1 What's The Miracle of Forgiveness The overall theme of "The Miracle of Forgiveness" by Spencer W. Kimball centers on the profound and transformative power of repentance and forgiveness in the context of the teachings of Jesus Christ. Kimball emphasizes that everyone, regardless of sins committed, can find hope and redemption through sincere repen…
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The humble crisp has come a long way since its invention more than 200 years ago. You can get them in flavours such as bolognese, cheeseburger and beef rendang … which taste uncannily like bolognese, cheeseburger, and beef rendang. So how are these complex flavours made, and how do food chemists get them tasting so close to the real deal?…
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Since President Donald Trump retook office, the state of research in the States has been precarious for many, with billions of dollars of proposed cuts from science and health research. But there is a silver lining: other countries such as Australia are implementing programs to recruit US researchers looking to relocate.…
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On a new Teachers' Lounge, two local teachers wrote a new book called “Your Words Are Fire” on how culturally-responsive teaching helps kids learn. What it means to be culturally-responsive and what it’s like releasing their book in the Trump era. Learn about all of that and much more...By Peter Medlin
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1 What's Ignite Me "Ignite Me" by Tahereh Mafi serves as the climax of the Shatter Me series, exploring themes of identity, empowerment, and the struggle for freedom. The narrative follows Juliette Ferrars as she grapples with her newfound powers and the complexities of her relationships, particularly with Warner and Adam. As she embarks on a journ…
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Send me feedback! Todd joins me to discuss his life as a father, writing a book, business, and perhaps even some politics. SUPPORT THE SHOW Rumble Rants: Click green dollar sign during the show Rumble Subscription: Click subscribe $5/month HOW AM I DOING? Email: [email protected] SHOW NOTES Todd's Website Wait Song: Smoke Rising Music by: Cre…
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The Boys in the Back return from Las Vegas and kick off the show with a debate about new UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria's star power and how he compares to Conor McGregor (02:17). With no event to preview, The Boys recap their picks (33:50) and jump into their P4P all-time rankings of American fighters (41:22), before listening to voicemails…
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1096. This week, we look at the world of emoji with Keith Houston, author of "Face with Tears of Joy." He discusses the long history of emoji, from ancient origins to early computer character sets, and the formal process of proposing new emoji to the Unicode Consortium. We also look at how emoji can be blends of multiple characters and tell us more…
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1 What's Metamagical Themas "Metamagical Themas" by Douglas R. Hofstadter explores the interplay between creativity, consciousness, and the patterns that emerge in thought and language. The book is a collection of essays that delve into topics such as self-reference, recursion, artificial intelligence, and the nature of systems, drawing connections…
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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with stories from last week's Las Vegas adventure (01:46), before speaking to top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan about being the backup fighter for UFC 317, his reaction to Ilia Topuria's win, words exchanged with both Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje, who he wants to fight next, and more (22:58). Next, Greg…
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In this episode we take a close look at taglines. From big business to blockbusters to books we discuss how these brief blurbs of exposition just might be the most valuable marketing tools ever devised and share key tips to on how to craft an effective tagline for your novel. Episode highlights: 02:08 What is a tagline? 04:25 Novel examples 08:55 T…
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1 What's It's Not Summer Without You "It's Not Summer Without You" by Jenny Han explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of adolescence. The narrative follows Belly as she navigates her feelings for two brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah, while grappling with the emotional turmoil of her family dynamics and the changes summer brings. As Belly…
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