Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood classics with the added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary!
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Comedian & pop culture critic Jolenta Greenberg has a theory: reality TV isn’t ruining culture - it is culture. Join her and a cast of sharp, funny guests as they dig into the details behind the drama and unpack why we can’t get enough of those iconic scenes and unforgettable characters. This is the place for highbrow conversations about “lowbrow” TV All seasons By the Book & How to Be Fine are also in this feed. To hear back episodes, just scroll down!
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The first book club in a podcast; breakdowns and book reviews with hosts Paige and Cliff.
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Jeff Pearlman's weekly in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation with a writer on writing. Available here and on iTunes
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"Bookreporter Talks To" is a podcast from The Book Report Network where we host in-depth conversations with authors about the books that we love. We know authors cannot travel everywhere, so we want to bring them to you, wherever YOU may be.
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Monthly review of a book we read. Cover art photo provided by Teo Duldulao on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@teowithacamera
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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/ Fo ...
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Catman and pet semetary
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Book report due on February 25th Cover art photo provided by Daniel Olah on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@danesduet
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Smart Girls. Dumb Jokes. Spicy Books.
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Zineb's final spoken language project for term 1. Cover art photo provided by David Tran on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@trandavid
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A passage from the book Second Skin by Jessica Wollman, explaining why I chose the passage and why it matters to the book.
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The Book Report is a weekly literary talk show presented by the Millions, and hosted by Michael Schaub and Janet Potter.
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3rd grade oral book reports
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A podcast where two weirdo thirtysomethings take turns introducing the other to a formative book from childhood.
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Two women, Jess and Angela, that both love a good book and a strong drink. Listen as we drunkenly, and likely inaccurately, review some of our favorite and not so favorite books.
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All Things Cryptid is the ultimate scary story podcast. Growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest VA I've had more than my fair share of things that go bump in the night. As a child every book report was on ghost stories and my natural obsession of the unexplained quickly grew with me to other crypids as well. I look forward to diving deeper into the unexplained with you and hosting different friends along the way.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges interviews a wide array of authors, journalists, artists and cultural figures on complex topics of history, politics and war.
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Whether it's out-of-print, out of reach, or has never been released, we revisit the lost classics on Missing Media Blues.
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What is the life of a book seller? Find out with Darren Winston, owner of Darren Winston's Fine Books in Sharon, Connecticut
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This is my podcast!
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Starting Sunday Oct 4th, 2020, Join us as we discuss The Meaning of Mariah Carey chapter by chapter. Subscribe now for notifications. Artwork by Sean Marks @seanny_m
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Interviews with my favorite book characters.
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THC is an interview-based show that seeks to explore esoteric, bizarre, alternative, and sometimes taboo topics with the best researchers and authors in the game.
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Book Look is a fun sibling podcast where host Sophie sits down with her brother Harrison to talk about the books he’s been reading. Each episode dives into the story’s genre, setting, characters, and big plot twists—plus Harrison’s honest take on what he liked (or didn’t!). With Sophie’s questions and Harrison’s answers, listeners get a kid’s-eye view of popular books in a way that’s entertaining, thoughtful, and easy to follow. Whether you’re a student looking for book ideas or just love he ...
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Not Your Average Book Report, hosted by Sam and Sarah Scott, is a whimsical podcast exploring children's literature. With a down-to-earth approach (meaning as much laughter as possible), they hope to inspire meaningful conversations for both kids and adults inviting everyone to never lose the childlike joy of reading.
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BDR is, Finally, an honest Comic Book podcast with edge and FUN! The Sole reason I started the show was that I didn't like any Comic podcast out there! "This comic is awesome! Oh, I didn't tell you I'm paid to say that?" UGH! I give you my Top 5 comics every week along with my pick of the week (nobody is paying me to say SHIT!) Plus I keep you caught up with all the cool and RELEVANT comic book news. I LOVE comics. Give my show a listen and I'll prove it, AND you'll probably gonna have a lau ...
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Welcome to Roxy Podcast! Read a whole book without reading it! Easily do your book report without spending an hour reading one! Knowing all the facts and things that happened without all that reading! Roxy podcast is: Gather information with no reading.
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Think 'Meet the Press', but gayer. This News is So Gay is a weekly LGBTQ+ reporters roundtable, featuring a rotating panel of LGBTQ+ journalists from across the country covering national hot-button queer news and views. Substantive yet entertaining, our weekly episodes will keep you in the know on all the latest news from those actually covering what's going down.
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This is my book report
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Murray Feldman's consumer business reports heard on WWJ Newsradio 950.
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Listen to A Closer Look and more in the audio edition of Late Night with Seth Meyers, weeknights at 12:35/11:35c on NBC.
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In this series, the Founder of the book review platform, The Book Reporter, Upasana Luthra, reviews two books in each podcast. Upasana dissects the rich literary heritage of the world, with a no-holds-barred review of books she has consciously chosen. She brings to you the best books you can read, while you stay home. An adherent reader, she reviews books of all genres while giving out a message of reading more and more. Podcast produced by Podsters.
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Join two professional editors, Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle, on The Editing Podcast for a regular exploration of practical tips and guidance for editors and proofreaders who want to improve their practice and grow their businesses.
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In each episode we dive into a different figure or event in Human history. An in depth book report with humorous relief from Minneapolis based comics.
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Sharyl Attkisson is a nonpartisan investigative journalist, five-time Emmy Award winner and recipient of the Edward R. Murrow award for investigative reporting. She is the New York Times bestselling author of "The Smear," "Stonewalled," "Slanted," and "Follow the Science." She is managing editor of the Sun. morning national TV news program “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson.” Find out why her podcasts and Tedx talks have received many millions of views. Do your own research. Make up your ow ...
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This is a pocdast style book report on the Jim Sheperd novel Project X.
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Book report Cover art photo provided by Daniel Olah on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@danesduet
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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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Richard Osman & Marina Hyde share insider knowledge on TV, movies, and pop culture. Stay up to date on what's hot and what's not in entertainment with behind-the-scenes insights from Richard and Marina. As two of the most connected voices in the business, they provide a unique perspective on the latest television series, film releases, and cultural trends. Their podcast explores everything from media gossip to industry secrets, giving listeners the inside track on the world of showbiz. Wheth ...
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Welcome back to the Ruinous Love Series, today we are covering Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver. This is spoiler full, so don't say we didn't warn you. We would love to know your thoughts and any book recommendations you may have for us, email at [email protected] If you could rate or review us, any feedback would be awesome. Live, Laugh, Mort…
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THC+ Book Report | Nobody’s Girl: The Virginia Giuffre Memoir
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I had read Virginia Giuffre’s memoire over the Thanksgiving weekend, and wanted to highlight some of the underreported aspects of her life story. I am definitely in the camp of getting Epstein fatigue, so I understand if this isn’t an exciting first pick. It was easy to reference my highlights and go from there, so I went for it. If not now, when? …
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Scott Feinberg, “The Hollywood Reporter’s 100 Greatest Film Books of All Time” (2023)
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In the October 12, 2023 issue of The Hollywood Reporter, Scott Feinberg offered an annotated list of the 100 greatest film books of all time. Drawing on a jury of 322 people who make, study, and are otherwise connected to the movies, Feinberg assembled an annotated list that reads like the ultimate film study syllabus. In this interview, Dan Moran …
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Reporting on Ongoing Book Bans and Ever-Present HIV Stigma
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2025 was quite the year! What are some stories that we’re carrying with us as we leave the year behind? Where is the latest round of book banning in the United States taking place? And how is HIV stigma affecting online dating? Joining us for these stories and more: Investigative journalist and lead designer at Uncloseted Media, Sam Donndelinger Se…
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Book Report: Rich As F*ck by Amanda Frances (RHOBH)
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As a holiday gift to you, Jolenta returns to her podcasting roots with a deep dive on a self-help book. She read Rich As F*ck, so you don’t have to - the money manifesting manual by the newest Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, Amanda Frances. Does the book offer any genuinely useful advice? Does it give scam vibes the same way Amanda does on TV? Let…
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Poetry Short vol. 9 | To Mrs K____, On Her Sending Me an English Christmas Plum-Cake at Paris
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Let’s get cultured! We’re back and celebrating the spirit of advent by treating ourselves to liquor chocolates from Sam’s favorite store, The Vermont Country Store! Join is as we read To Mrs K____, On Her Sending Me an English Christmas Plum-Cake at Paris by Helen Maria Williams and take a minute to reminisce and soak in the holiday spirit. Mention…
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Andrew Johnson | 9/11, Cold Fusion, & Controlled Opposition
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Get the full 15 year ad-free archive, including all 2 hour extended interviews with THC+: Subscribe via the THC website: http://thehighersidechats.com/plus-membership Full Plus archive. Dedicated RSS feed. All THC, live shows, and bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon: http://patreon.com/thehighersidechats?fan_landing=true Full Plus archive. Dedicat…
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Jodie Foster | Trump & Miller Threaten Greenland; MAGA Dumps "America First" for "Law of the Jungle": A Closer Look
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Seth takes a closer look at MAGA allies insisting there is no such thing as international law as global outcry over the Trump administration's attack on Venezuela and its threats towards Greenland intensifies. Then, Jodie Foster talks about playing a psychoanalyst in the French film "A Private Life," her mom enrolling her in an immersion French sch…
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Barbara Jane Brickman, "Suffering Sappho! Lesbian Camp in American Popular Culture" (Rutgers UP, 2023)
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An ever-expanding and panicked Wonder Woman lurches through a city skyline begging Steve to stop her. A twisted queen of sorority row crashes her convertible trying to escape her queer shame. A suave butch emcee introduces the sequined and feathered stars of the era’s most celebrated drag revue. For an unsettled and retrenching postwar America, the…
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Mike Jay, "Psychonauts: Drugs and the Making of the Modern Mind" (Yale UP, 2023)
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Mike Jay's Psychonauts: Drugs and the Making of the Modern Mind (Yale UP, 2023) is a provocative and original history of the scientists and writers, artists and philosophers who took drugs to explore the hidden regions of the mind. Until the twentieth century, scientists investigating the effects of drugs on the mind did so by experimenting on them…
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Barbara Jane Brickman, "Suffering Sappho! Lesbian Camp in American Popular Culture" (Rutgers UP, 2023)
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An ever-expanding and panicked Wonder Woman lurches through a city skyline begging Steve to stop her. A twisted queen of sorority row crashes her convertible trying to escape her queer shame. A suave butch emcee introduces the sequined and feathered stars of the era’s most celebrated drag revue. For an unsettled and retrenching postwar America, the…
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Craig Conover: Portrait of a Southern Artist
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This week Jolenta takes a look at the character of Craig Conover from Southern Charm and how he fits into the Artist Archetype. And you know she gets into that evil alter ego and how the archetype shows up in mythology and a bunch of other reality shows. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal Mythology: …
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The Narco-Trafficking Elite Set to Run Venezuela (w/ Maureen Tkacik) | The Chris Hedges Report
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History, as it’s understood in most Western countries, often misses important chapters that leave critical gaps in the story of how modern countries came to be. In Latin America in the 20th century, episodes of guerilla warfare and juntas are acknowledged, along with portrayals of a drug war, usually depicted through popular culture. What is left o…
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Are all pornstars making millions off OnlyFans? Did Kylie Minogue cheat her way to Christmas number one? Does Jim Carey deserve an Oscar? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions, ranging from creating motion capture masterpieces to the economics of adult entertainment. WIN TICKETS TO 'THE TRAITORS LIVE EXPERIENCE': To celebrate the laun…
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Carrying Stories into 2026 and Covering Rainbow Crosswalks
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The removal of LGBTQ+ public displays is, apparently, still a priority as we head into the new year – what’s the latest on rainbow crosswalks in Texas and Florida? What are some stories from 2025 our roundtable is carrying into 2026? And of course, where is our roundtable finding queer joy right now? This week’s roundtable: Publisher and President …
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Sheiba Kian Kaufman, "Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama" (Oxford UP, 2025)
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Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama examines the concept of early modern globality and the development of European toleration discourse through English representations of Persian monarchs and Persianate conceptions of hospitality as paradigms of interreligious and intercultural hospitality for early modern and Shakespearean drama. Engli…
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Erik Kramer Former NFL QB, author of "The Ultimate Comeback"
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On attempting to take his own life with a gun—and living to tell. On the tragic loss of a son. On why Rodney Peete is cooler than Andre Ware and whether he could still throw NFL passes. On finding meaning in life.
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Kristen Stewart | Trump Says U.S. Will "Run" Venezuela & Take Its Oil: A Closer Look
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Seth takes a closer look at Trump making history by becoming the first-ever winner of the FIFA Peace Prize to bomb another country and kidnap its leader. Then, Kristen Stewart talks about giving Seth a lesbian makeover while going day drinking, adapting the book "The Chronology of Water" into a film and directing for the first time. See Privacy Pol…
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Miriam Udel, "Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children's Literature" (Princeton UP, 2025)
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As migration carried Yiddish to several continents during the long twentieth century, an increasingly global community of speakers and readers clung to Jewish heritage while striving to help their children make sense of their lives as Jews in the modern world. In her book, Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children's Literature (Princeton U…
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Happy New Year!! Today we have lots of new releases!!! We have got books from Shantel Tessier, HD Carlton and more. If you have any questions or comments we would love to hear from you at [email protected] Live Laugh Mortal Trash Send us a textBy Charlie & Danielle
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David Walliams, Podcasts on Netflix & National Treasures
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Why have successful children's author David Walliams and HarperCollins parted ways? Who is the UK's no1 National Treasure? Why is Netflix buying podcasts? Publisher HarperCollins has decided to stop publishing any new books written by David Walliams, who strongly denies any wrongdoing. Richard Osman and Marina Hyde examine the story. Who did the UK…
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Late Night Lit: Playwright Bess Wohl | Author Zadie Smith | Hilary Meyers
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In the latest edition of Late Night Lit, Late Night Supervising Producer Sarah Jenks-Daly talks to playwright Bess Wohl (Broadway's Liberation) and award-winning author Zadie Smith (Dead and Alive: Essays). Plus, Seth's mom, Hilary Meyers, recommends two books for your enjoyment, as well as other selections she is looking forward to reading in the …
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Thomas J. Mazanec, "Poet-Monks: The Invention of Buddhist Poetry in Late Medieval China" (Cornell UP, 2024)
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Poet-Monks focuses on the literary and religious practices of Buddhist poet-monks in Tang-dynasty China to propose an alternative historical arc of medieval Chinese poetry. Combining large-scale quantitative analysis with close readings of important literary texts, Thomas J. Mazanec describes how Buddhist poet-monks, who first appeared in the latte…
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Susan McCready, "Commemorative Acts: French Theatre and the Memory of the Great War" (U Toronto Press, 2025)
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Drawing on memory studies and theatrical history, Commemorative Acts: French Theatre and the Memory of the Great War (University of Toronto Press, 2025) analyses a neglected body of plays staged in France after the Great War, between 1918 and 1937, to reveal their profound impact on collective memory and cultural identity. In the aftermath of the G…
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Jeff Jarvis, "Magazine" (Bloomsbury, 2023)
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For a century, magazines were the authors of culture and taste, of intelligence and policy - until they were overthrown by the voices of the public themselves online. Magazine (Bloomsbury, 2023) by Jeff Jarvis, part of the Object Lessons series is a tribute to all that magazines were. From their origins in London and on Ben Franklin's press; throug…
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Scott Feinberg, “The Hollywood Reporter’s 100 Greatest Film Books of All Time” (2023)
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In the October 12, 2023 issue of The Hollywood Reporter, Scott Feinberg offered an annotated list of the 100 greatest film books of all time. Drawing on a jury of 322 people who make, study, and are otherwise connected to the movies, Feinberg assembled an annotated list that reads like the ultimate film study syllabus. In this interview, Dan Moran …
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Pluribus Episodes 8 & 9 Analysis: It’s Over!
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It’s The Pop Culture Professors, and we continue our analysis of Pluribus, with our thoughts on episode 8, “Charm Offensive” and episode 9, “La Chico o El Mundo.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture…
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D. J. Taylor, "Orwell: The New Life" (Pegasus Books, 2023)
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A fascinating exploration of George Orwell--and his body of work--by an award-winning Orwellian biographer and scholar, presenting the author anew to twenty-first-century readers. We find ourselves in an era when the moment is ripe for a reevaluation of the life and the works of one of the twentieth century's greatest authors. This is the first twe…
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The Trillion Dollar War Machine (w/ William D. Hartung) | The Chris Hedges Report
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The military-industrial-complex (MIC) is unique in its ability to pull untold flows of tax revenue into “defensive” infrastructure that benefits no one other than the private sector manufacturing and investing in it. The machine, which perpetuates itself through an incestuous milieu that lobbies for war and defense spending, wages psychological war…
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How To Find The Secret Traitor: Episode One Reaction
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***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR EPISODE 1 OF THE TRAITORS*** What is the 'secret traitor' and how will this affect the new season of The Traitors? Who is in danger of getting ditched at the first roundtable? Will this season live up to the hype? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde react to the opening episode of The Traitors. WIN TICKETS TO 'THE TR…
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What’s the 2nd or 3rd best conspiracy podcaster in central Florida going to do now? The post An Update On The Future Of THC appeared first on The Higherside Chats.By Greg Carlwood
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Gil Ben-Herut, "Stories of Shiva's Saints: Selections from Harihara's Ragales" (Oxford UP, 2025)
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The Kannada language boasts an ongoing literary tradition spanning more than a millennium, with a rich array of social positions and roles, religious traditions, and poetic styles that developed over the dramatic history of the region. Yet translations from premodern Kannada to English have been inconsistent, with only a handful of works that have …
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Tony Spawforth, "What the Greeks Did for Us" (Yale UP, 2023)
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Our contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like “pandemic,” a Freudian state of mind like the “Oedipus complex,” or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first Roman imitators, we have been continually falling under the Greeks’ spell. But how di…
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Ring in the new year the classic way - with hot takes on hot topics. For a New Year’s treat, Jolenta is serving takes hot enough to warm your heart on a cold winter’s day. All things reality are discussed, from Southern Charm to Sister Wives. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Anna Zeide, "US History in 15 Foods" (Bloomsbury, 2023)
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From whiskey in the American Revolution to Spam in WWII, food reveals a great deal about the society in which it exists. Selecting 15 foods that represent key moments in the history of the United States, this book takes readers from before European colonization to the present, narrating major turning points along the way, with food as a guide. US H…
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J. W. Rinzler and Lee Unkrich, "Stanley Kubrick's The Shining" (Taschen, 2023)
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In 1966 Stanley Kubrick told a friend that he wanted to make “the world’s scariest movie.” A decade later Stephen King’s The Shining landed on the director’s desk, and a visual masterpiece was born. J. W. Rinzler and Lee Unkrich's book Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (Taschen, 2023) is the definitive compendium of the film that transformed the horror…
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318. What's Wrong With the 60 Minutes 'Inside CECOT' Report
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My analysis of the controversial 60 Minutes 'Inside CECOT' report that Bari Weiss pulled before air. Order Sharyl's bestseller “Slanted: How the News Media Taught Us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism” at Harper Collins, Am…
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Kelsi Mayne: Fantastic on-the-rise country singer
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On the step-by-step process of writing her new single, "For The Record." On what it means to make it in country music in 2025. On the impact of Eminem on her writing process. On writing for the Walmart shopper.
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Andy Cowan, "B-Side: A Flipsided History of Pop" (Headpress, 2023)
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In his new book B-Sides: A Flipsided History of Pop (Headpress, 2023), Andy Cowan explores a century of music b-sides. Pop music would be a different beast without the B-Side. Music history is riven with songs deemed throwaway that revolted against their lowly status and refused to be denied. Be it rock'n'roll's national anthem ('Rock Around The Cl…
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Howdy Gang, this year we read a whopping 500 ish books between the two of us so come along as we discuss our top 5 reads of 2025, and try to convince you to read them. We would love to hear your top picks of the year or if you read any of these books, you can email us at [email protected] or follow us on the socials. Send us a text…
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Who won 2025 in entertainment - and who were the losers? When did kids start running the box office? Will Riyadh really rival Hollywood and London as the world's cultural capital next year? As we look back on 2025, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde debate who has had a good year and bad year in the entertainment business. Whether you’re hosting or gues…
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Helle Strandgaard Jensen, "Sesame Street: A Transnational History" (Oxford UP, 2023)
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In Sesame Street: A Transnational History (Oxford UP, 2023), author Helle Strandgaard Jensen tells the story of how the American television show became a global brand. Jensen argues that because the show's domestic production was not financially viable from the beginning, Sesame Street became a commodity that its producers assertively marketed all …
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Kathryn Cornell Dolan, "Breakfast Cereal: A Global History" (Reaktion Books, 2023)
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Breakfast Cereal: A Global History (Reaktion, 2023) by Dr. Kathryn Dolan presents the long, distinguished and surprising history of breakfast cereal. Simple, healthy and comforting, breakfast cereals are a perennially popular way to start the day around the world. They have a long, distinguished and surprising history – around 10,000 years ago, wit…
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Richard Bradford, "Tough Guy: The Life of Norman Mailer" (Bloomsbury, 2023)
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Twice winner of the Pulitzer Prize, firstly in 1969 for The Armies of the Night and again in 1980 for The Executioner's Song, Norman Mailer's life comes as close as is possible to being the Great American Novel: beyond reason, inexplicable, wonderfully grotesque and addictive.The Naked and the Dead was acclaimed not so much for its intrinsic qualit…
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