Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
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News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Shinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
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Interviews with fantasy and adventure authors about their new books. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/fantasy
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Dr. Creepen's Dungeon is a weekly hour-long podcast presenting the very best in contemporary horror, fantasy and sci-fi fiction. It comes out every Thursday. Catch all the new stories, Mon/Wed/Friday at 6pm EST / Midnight CET on my YouTube channel, Dr. Creepen's Vault!
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Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We do chapter-by-chapter analysis of our favorite speculative fiction, researching the details and discussing the implications.
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Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world!
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Fantasy, Sci Fi and speculative fiction, observed through the comedic lens of The Bugle. Become a Bugle subscriber to enjoy this show ad free and help us thrive. Expect reviews and supernova level hot takes on literature, gaming, films, TV, board games, and anywhere else you can experience space ships, clones and beautiful elves with massive weapons. A podcast from The Bugle. Hosted by Alice Fraser and friends. Also available as a video podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor ...
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Bringing hope to the world through Speculative Fiction. Interviews with Science Fiction and Fantasy writers, gamers, creators, and activists.
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Get the ultimate insider's scoop on the best new books. The editors at Kirkus Reviews interview your favorite authors, tell you whether or not the books on the bestseller list are worth the read, give you behind-the-scenes insights, and introduce you to great books you may otherwise never find.
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Mythgard Academy aims to make engaging discussions of fantasy and science fiction literature free and open to everyone. The Mythgard Academy program features live discussions with Dr. Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor, and other experts on speculative fiction. Books are nominated and voted on by our supporters, and recordings are available for free via podcast and the Signum University YouTube channel.
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Discussion and digression on science fiction and fantasy with Gary K. Wolfe and Jonathan Strahan.
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A scholarly podcast about pop culture hosted by Hannah McGregor and Marcelle Kosman, produced by Witch, Please Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Baen Free Radio Hour. Baen Books science fiction and fantasy news, interview, audiobooks, and audio drama
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Imaginary Worlds sounds like what would happen if NPR went to ComicCon and decided that’s all they ever wanted to cover. Host Eric Molinsky spent over a decade working as a public radio reporter and producer, and he uses those skills to create thoughtful, sound-rich episodes about science fiction, fantasy, and other genres of speculative fiction. Every other week, he talks with filmmakers, screenwriters, novelists, comic book artists, game designers, and anyone who works in the field of make ...
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LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE - Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Podcast (Sci-Fi | Audiobook | Short Stories)
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Edited by bestselling anthologist John Joseph Adams, LIGHTSPEED is a Hugo Award-winning, critically-acclaimed digital magazine. In its pages, you'll find science fiction from near-future stories and sociological SF to far-future, star-spanning SF. Plus there's fantasy from epic sword-and-sorcery and contemporary urban tales to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folk tales. Each month, LIGHTSPEED brings you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction featuring a variety of authors, f ...
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#WizardTeam is a Black magical podcast for Black magical stories. Fantasy enthusiasts Bayana Davis, Robyn-Renée Jordan, and Porshèa Patterson do a close read of magical books written by and about Black people. Join us on #WizardTeam Wednesdays wherever you get your podcasts!
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Writers talking about writing. Writers talking about publishing. Writers talking about life. Authors Terry Mixon, Paul E Cooley, and Veronica Giguerre interview, babble, and usually cover a number of disassociated topics.
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Interviews with Scholars of Critical Theory about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory
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Join writer and storyteller Damien Walter on an exploration of the world as seen through a science fiction lens.
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Two lovers of the Cosmere explore the universe created by Brandon Sanderson with biweekly episodes discussing the intricacies of this literary masterpiece. Episodes begin with background information on the Cosmere itself and develop to be more specific regarding each world/novel. We discuss the crossovers, magic systems, and characters in great detail. For fans of Sanderson, literature, epic stories, magic, and sexy podcast hosts. #AllSpoilers
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Ali Baker and a guest discuss children’s fantasy fiction. The guest chooses a favourite for Ali, and Ali chooses a complementing contemporary book. Jokes and the occasional swear word may ensue. Please contact https://www.instagram.com/fantasy_book_swap_podcast/, @alisonbaker01 on BlueSky or https://www.facebook.com/Fantasybookswap. Ask questions, make comments and join in the discussion!
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It’s the English class you didn't know you missed and the meaningful conversations you didn't know you craved. Join Vanessa Zoltan and Matt Potts as they bring thought, reflection and laughter to Harry Potter; not just as novels, but as instructive and inspirational texts that will teach us about our own lives. Relive the magic of Harry Potter chapter by chapter as Matt and Vanessa explore themes such as commitment, revenge and forgiveness. This podcast creates time in your week to think abo ...
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A podcast about love and war in the 31st century. Join three friends each week as they attempt to share their love of the Battletech stories & fiction a few of chapters at a time.
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Amon Sûl
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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. We’ll be splitting each book into three weekly episodes of analysis, discussion and tangents, with a week off in between books to refresh our brains.
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Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality
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This is an alternate universe story, where Petunia married a scientist. Harry enters the wizarding world armed with Enlightenment ideals and the experimental spirit.
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MuggleCast is your weekly ride into the world of Harry Potter, including the books and upcoming TV show! Our Harry Potter podcast, hosted by four life-long friends, brings its listeners entertaining and thought-provoking discussions about the Wizarding World. With each new episode we discuss everything Harry Potter: the latest news, the Potter books, the upcoming MAX TV Show, Fantastic Beasts, the theme parks, the video games, the fandom, and more! We're currently hosting a Chapter by Chapte ...
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Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.
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Join The Tolkien Professor, Dr. Corey Olsen, on a sentence-by-sentence journey through the text of Tolkien's epic fairy story, and explore Middle-earth through the magical game-world of Lord of the Rings Online.
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Join us in this read-along podcast where we cover all the books in the beloved Redwall series by Brian Jaques. Books & Badgers is a celebration of epic quests, whimsical woodland animals, and courageous mouse warriors! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. Interviews, lists, rankings, retrospectives, recommendations, and much more, featuring people who know and love books.
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Twice-monthly community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, where every conspiracy theory is true. Turn on your radio and hide. Never listened before? It's an ongoing radio show. Start with the current episode, and you'll catch on in no time. Or, go right to Episode 1 if you wanna binge-listen.
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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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A Fantasy and Dystopian Book Podcast hosted by bibliophiles Leigh and Jen
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Philippa presents a podcast jam-packed full of book reviews and author interviews, with no spoilers. Episodes out on Monday for most types of fiction and Friday episodes focusing on fantasy and Sci-Fi. Join Philippa as she sits down to chat to you all about books. For contact please email Philippa at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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www.swishflickcast.com We are a book club style podcast made up of three friends from different Hogwarts houses! We are rereading the Harry Potter series chapter-by-chapter and putting together all our knowledge from the complete canon as well as adding in what we have learned from the Wizarding World. We explore unknown areas with fan theories and even come up with some theories and ideas of our own! And be warned - there will be spoilers!
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Two sisters reread their favorite YA fantasy classics and discuss why they may be even better for adults.
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Book Club After Dark is an inviting, moonlit podcast where hosts, Danni and Michelle, breakdown fantasy, romantasy, and thriller novels; All things enchanting, intriguing and suspenseful. Each episode features intimate discussions on captivating stories, character breakdowns, theories, and more. Let’s get cozy, because the best stories are told after dark. Episodes are rated R and intended for mature audiences.
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Join Mike Schubert, a grown man reading the Harry Potter series for the first time, as he sits down with HP fanatics to poke fun at plot holes, make painfully incorrect predictions, and bask in the sassiness of the characters. Schubes and his guests cover a portion of the Harry Potter franchise each week, taking you on a journey through your childhood, this time with the rose-tinted glasses off. Follow Potterless on Twitter (@PottterlessPod) and Instagram (@PotterlessPodcast), and learn more ...
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Jim (Father) and Zach (Son) talk about their ideas and perspectives on fantasy fiction, starting with Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series but straying in various other directions as well. The generational difference in how they view what they read will become obvious (and entertaining, they hope!). Come enjoy our debates and explorations over what all these books mean, and see who you agree with.
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Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack. Karoline Borega married a man of honor – a respected Colorado Springs Police officer. She knew there would be sacrifices to accommodate her husband’s career. But she had no idea that he was ...
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Exploring classic science fiction, with a focus on the 1950s to the 1990s.
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Two British lifelong Harry Potter fans Hannah and Charlie re-read their favourite childhood book chapter by chapter with added alcohol and cynicism in fortnightly episodes! The perfect podcast for HP fans who want to revisit the story through an adult lens (AKA, NSFW), and with the added bonus of British accents, Hannah and Charlie lovingly tear apart the books pointing out plot holes, anti-feminist moments, transphobia, fat phobia, and most of all...dick jokes. A unique combination of intel ...
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The Fantasy Fiction Book Club and peer support network for fantasy literature fanatics. Two friends, Sam and Dan, explore the epic worlds of fantasy fiction literature as they select books to deep-dive into. Read along with us and join in the conversation on our social media @escapistsanonymouspod. Episodes will include spoilers, so make sure you've read the sections that we're covering. If you're a fan of Joe Abercrombie, Patrick Rothfuss, Peter V. Brett, Brent Weeks, Terry Pratchett, Tolke ...
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Food & Wine has led the conversation around food, drinks, and hospitality in America and around the world since 1978. Tinfoil Swans continues that legacy with a new series of intimate, informative, surprising, and uplifting conversations with the biggest names in the culinary industry, sharing never-before-heard stories about the successes, struggles, and fork-in-the-road moments that made them who they are today. Each week, you'll hear from icons and innovators like Daniel Boulud, Guy Fieri ...
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Dark Tower Radio is the Stephen King podcast for all things that serve the Beam. Join our Ka-Tet as we explore and discuss Stephen King's Dark Tower Series and the many worlds of the Stephen King Universe. Everything from news, books, comics, to the tv/film adaptations no level of the Tower is off limits to these gunslingers. For those who have not read the Dark Tower series or who may be on the journey for the first time please be wary of spoilers. Long days and pleasant nights.
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Kate, Hannah, and Rachel discuss books of the spicy variety from the fantasy and science fiction genres in their signature irreverent and unabashedly feminine style. Episodes are released Bi-Monthly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month!
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Two real weird sisters break down the Harry Potter series chapter by chapter and delve into special topics related to the Harry Potter universe. Character studies are released every Monday. Special topics episodes are released periodically. Book club episodes for Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince, and Deathly Hallows as well as special topics shows recorded from September 2016 through December 2019 can be listened to on the feed ...
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Welcome to our chilly corner of the book world! Come join Chilly and their friend Ray as they rant about books. Each episode, we’ll be chatting about books we’re loving (or hating), with honest opinions, hot takes, and plenty of laughs along the way. We’re kicking things off with Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros—a fantasy adventure full of dragons, danger, and drama. Whether you're a die-hard reader or just book-curious, come hang out with us for casual conversations that feel like chatting wit ...
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In this episode Alan reviews (books linked below): Cholorophilia by Christina Jurado, Translated by Sue Burke, published by Apex Books 2025 Queen Bess: A Tudor Come to Save America by Maria Vetrano, published by Regalo Press 2024 Where the Dead Brides Gather by Nuzo Onoh, published by Titan Books 2024 Luna by Allen Stroud published by Flame Tree Pr…
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The Top Ten Books to Read to Be Well-Read
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Jeff and Rebecca try to answer the fun but impossible question of what are the top 10 books someone might read first on their path to becoming well-read. This was originally a Patreon-only members post. To get more like this, subscribe to the Book Riot podcast Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the B…
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Red Sonja // Medieval Fayres // Funny Fantasy
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Come journey into Realms Unknown with Alice Fraser and podcasting legend Chris Skinner for a whole world of sci-fi and fantasy recommendations, tropes and news! We discuss medieval fayres (jousting, anyone?), K Pop Demon Hunters and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Our Trope On A Rope is characters who learn to fight way to easily, and then the one who…
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S5 Ep258: Episode 258: Weird Horror Stories
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Today’s opening tale of terror is the bizarre and wonderful ‘Grey City Tales: Sanitation’, a fantastic story by HughEhhoule, kindly shared with me via my sub-reddit and narrated here for you all with the author’s express permission: https://www.reddit.com/user/HughEhhoule/ https://www.reddit.com/r/DrCreepensVault/comments/l9rt0b/grey_city_tales_san…
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Final Girls & Bloody Legends: Spoiler-Filled Discussion of The Indian Lake Trilogy
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Get ready to uncover the secrets of the Indian Lake Trilogy! In this episode, guest Eric Haan joins Jim to dive into the world of Stephen Graham Jones’ Indian Lake Trilogy. From Jades goth beginnings to her angelic finish, we're exposing the truth behind this amazing character and the cast and events around her, along with what makes them so legend…
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No Honor Among Snakes (OOTP Chapter 32, 'Out of the Fire')
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Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits like Bonus MuggleCast! Patreon.com/MuggleCast Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past, including our 19th Anniversary Shirt! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com On this week’s episode, we discuss the events of Chapter 32 of Order of the Phoenix, "…
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Renay Richardson and Arisa Loomba, "Human Resources: Slavery and the Making of Modern Britain" (Profile Books, 2025)
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Ordinary items take on new meanings when you cast them in different light. The origins of tea, coffee and sugar are well known, but when you discover that gym treadmills were pioneered on plantations or that denim jeans were once clothing for enslaved people, you can't help but ask where else the legacy of slavery hides in plain sight. Through the …
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Food & Wine
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Ceremony: The Unexpected Task (Book 4, Chapter 22) | Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
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If you’ve been following Witch Please Productions since the early days, then you know our roots go back to Harry Potter with our show Witch, Please. Hannah and Marcelle wrapped up seven seasons of the reboot in 2023 but they occasionally hop onto Harry Potter and the Sacred Text to talk about the book series, again. Today, we’re dropping in an epis…
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Bruce Holsinger joins us to discuss Culpability (Spiegel & Grau, July 8), an Oprah’s Book Club pick. Kirkus: “Medieval historian-turned-novelist Holsinger seems to have created his own subgenre of psychosocial thriller, spinning super-smart, propulsive page-turners out of zeitgeisty worries like ultracompetitive school admissions (The Gifted School…
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Join Brian and Steven as we wrangle up some aliens of dubious sentience so we can confine them and do some mad science at them! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The starting quote for this episode is: “Problems can…
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Join Brian and Steven as we wrangle up some aliens of dubious sentience so we can confine them and do some mad science at them! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The starting quote for this episode is: “Problems can…
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Mini Ep #14: The Strawberry Patch Pancake House
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Strawberries and Bunny Time! We are thrilled to revisit the Dream Harbor Series with the latest release by Laurie Gilmore, The Strawberry Patch Pancake House. Spoilers for the entire series! Let us know your favorite book in the series! Visit us on Tik Tok or Instagram @faetalespodcast Join our book clubs at the link below! https://linktr.ee/faetal…
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Elizabeth Popp Berman, "Thinking like an Economist: How Efficiency Replaced Equality in U.S. Public Policy" (Princeton UP, 2022)
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For decades, Democratic politicians have frustrated progressives by tinkering around the margins of policy while shying away from truly ambitious change. What happened to bold political vision on the left, and what shrunk the very horizons of possibility? In Thinking like an Economist, Elizabeth Popp Berman tells the story of how a distinctive way …
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Take Five, Take 4.25: Goblet of Fire, 120:01-125:00
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In a surprising twist, Alice, Martha, and special guest Shut Up Tim are almost as excited to discuss this week's five minutes as Cedric was to realize the cup was a portkey! Wormtail casually slices his hand off, Daniel Radcliffe puts on the performance of a lifetime, and "Ralph Vines" transforms from the Embrymort into a full human body complete w…
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The Best Books of the Year So Far: Live at Powell's!
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Jeff and Rebecca are joined by Book Riot's Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz and Powell's Book Buyer Keith Mosman to talk about their favorite books of the year so far. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our …
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This Dungeon Crawler Carl Thing: What the Heck?! (Books 1-7)
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Get ready to dive into the world of Dungeon Crawler Carl! In this episode, Jim explores the fascinating world of this beloved LitRPG Fantasy series, first spoiler-lite, than full on spoil, sharing thoughts on what makes it so addictive. From its unique game mechanics to its charming banter, to it’s over-the-top “Carl-ness,” he’s covering it all. So…
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Alison Barrow, Rebecca Wait & 3 books reviewed
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I chat to Alison Barrow and interview Elizabeth Wait I review The Red Shore by by William Shaw No Safe Place by Hannah Brennan Actually I’m a Murderer by Terry Dreary I chat to Alison Barrow PR Director at Penguin and this time she answers a question about authors and what they can do to help the publicity of their books. I also interview Rebecca W…
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6: The Long Earth Part 2 (Potato Thoughts)
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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. This week, The Long Earth Part 2! Elephants! Elves! Evolution! Extinction? Find us on the internet: BlueSky: @makeyefretpod.bsky.social Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFr…
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If you're a fan of Home Alone... you're welcome! Join us as we discuss the Trio being in Hogsmeade and are immediately being hunted down by Death Eaters and dementors. Luckily, Aberforth is there to save them and starts to tell the tale of Ariana, Albus, and Grindelwald... Check out our website for all of our latest news, merchandise, FAQs, and mor…
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Why I Love Trashy Books and You Should Too!
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Join me as I proudly declare my love for trashy books! From guilty pleasure fantasy novels to zombie drama-filled page-turners, I'm embracing my inner bookworm and celebrating the joy of reading whatever makes me happy. Whether you're a fellow trashy book lover or just looking for some new book recommendations, let's get this book club started! #Fa…
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S5 Ep257: Episode 257: Houses from the Depths of Hell
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Today’s opening tale of terror is the classic ‘The Corpse on the Grating’, an old-school work by the wonderful Hugh B. Cave, freely available in the public domain and read here under the conditions of the CC-BY-SA 3.0 license. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/28617/28617-h/28617-h.htm#The_Corpse_on_the_Grating Tonight’s second tale of ghostly terror…
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Ink to Film LIVE SHOW w/ Martha Wells @ Worldcon 2025!
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Ink to Film is excited to announce they will be recording their first live episode in front of an audience at Seattle Worldcon 2025! Author Martha Wells joins the Ink to Film podcast to reflect on having her work adapted by Apple TV. From Murderbot’s origins to seeing Alexander Skarsgård portray it on the silver screen, come get the inside scoop on…
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Today we’re continuing our series on philosopher Harry Frankfurt’s seminal work, On Bullshit. Our guest is Michael Patrick Lynch, Provost Professor of the Humanities and Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of Connecticut. Michael is the author of the recently published book, On Truth in Politics: Why Democracy …
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Back to the Beginning: Classic Fantasy Worlds Worth Revisiting
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Join us on a thrilling journey as we delve into the enchanting realm of classic fantasy worlds that will transport you back to a time of wonder and awe. From the whimsical lands of Middle-earth to the mystical forests of Narnia, we'll rediscover the magic that captivated our imaginations and inspired our sense of adventure. Whether you're a nostalg…
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BFRH 2025 07 11: Patrick Chiles on the The Long Way Home; and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 19. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/A5RJ9FvSI9Q and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4 ...
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HY Gregor interviews Patrick Chiles on The Long Way Home; and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, Part 19. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/https://www.youtube.com/embed/A5RJ9FvSI9Q and the Baen YouTube Channel.By Baen Books
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Carl Rhodes, "Stinking Rich: The Four Myths of the Good Billionaire" (Policy Press, 2025)
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Billionaires are an ultra-elite social class whose numbers are growing alongside their obscene wealth while others struggle, suffer or even die. They represent a scourge of economic inequality, but how do they get away with it? A set of dangerous and deceptive inter-connected myths portrays them as a ‘force for good’: -the ‘heroic billionaire’ asse…
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Noëlle McAfee, "Fear of Breakdown: Psychoanalysis and Politics" (Columbia UP, 2019)
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In his classic essay on the fear of breakdown, Donald Winnicott famously conveys to a patient that the disaster powerfully feared has, in fact, already happened. Taking her cue from Winnicott, Noëlle McAfee’s Fear of Breakdown: Psychoanalysis and Politics (Columbia University Press, 2019), explores the implications of breakdown fears for the practi…
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Curious about the psychology of pathological liars, Andrea talks with two leading experts. For more from Dr. Drew Curtis and Dr. Christian Hart, check out their book Big Liars: What Psychological Science Tells Us About Lying and How You Can Avoid Being Duped. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and…
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Chapter 23, Part 2 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
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Intro - Metz and Phil examine the job aspirations of Gen Alpha. Content (8:18) - Discussion of Part 2 of Chapter 23 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - The Stars My Destination, by Alfred Bester Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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WHAT SFF Novels Did You MISS in the 2010s?
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Looking back at the 2010s, it's easy to get caught up in the hype of popular fantasy novels like A Song of Ice and Fire and The Kingkiller Chronicle. But what about the hidden gems that flew under the radar? In this episode, Jim is revealing the most underrated fantasy & science fiction novels from each year of the 2010s, great books you probably m…
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Fantasy Friday: Interview with Elise Kova
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I interview Elise Kova about Arcana Academy You can email Philippa at: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://…
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Murderbot (S01 E1-5) | Humans Are the Worst
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Paul and Chris Weitz’s Apple TV adaptation of Martha Wells’ series “The Murderbot Diaries” sets itself apart from the books from the beginning through shifts in tone, character, and more, but how well are the changes working? In episode 352, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they react to Alexander Skarsgård’s performance as everyone’s favorite S…
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#163 Mind of the ocean: The Jonah Kit (1975) by Ian Watson
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Back in episode 131, we looked at The Embedding, Ian Watson's startling debut novel published in 1973. Watson was soon to ascend to new heights, winning the BSFA Award for Best Novel for his second effort, 1975's The Jonah Kit. Like his debut, this is a kaleidoscopic, multi-threaded novel set in multiple countries and asking big questions about con…
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Our Favorite Guest Episodes! Love: Dobby's Reward (Book 2, Chapter 18) - with Stephanie Paulsell
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As we wrap up our final season of HPST, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite moments! This week we're revisiting our 2017 episode where special guest, Professor Stephanie Paulsell, introduces a new spiritual practice to Vanessa and Casper — Florilegia. Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is a Not Sorry Production Find us at our website | F…
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Twilight Saga: New Moon Breakdown Plus Special Guests: Mandy Brooke & Farideh
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Send us a text Welcome to the Book Club After Dark Podcast! In this episode, hosts Danni and Michelle delve into the world of Stephenie Meyer's 'New Moon', the second book in the Twilight Saga. Starting with the Drink of the Episode featuring Cocktails and Screams, matching shirts from Lost Bros Trading Co., then special guests Mandy and Farideh jo…
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Robert G. Morrison, "Merchants of Knowledge: Intellectual Exchange in the Ottoman Empire and Renaissance Europe" (Stanford UP, 2025)
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Between 1450 and 1550, a remarkable century of intellectual exchange developed across the Eastern Mediterranean. As Renaissance Europe depended on knowledge from the Ottoman Empire, and the courts of Mehmed the Conqueror and Bayezid II greatly benefitted from knowledge coming out of Europe, merchants of knowledge—multilingual and transregional Jewi…
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Karoline unpacks her healing journey with Kristin Snowden, an expert in betrayal trauma recovery. For resources on betrayal trauma and more from Kristin Snowden, visit kristinsnowden.com. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod. To access our newsletter and ad…
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"How to Win Against the Robots" by Katherine Crighton + "A Dish Best Served Cold..." by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe
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"How to Win Against the Robots" by Katherine Crighton (©2025 by Katherine Crighton) read by Judy Young, and "A Dish Best Served Cold Or An Excerpt From The Cookbook Of The Gods" by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe (©2025 by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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We rewind and add a day to the researcher's mission so they can have a chance to properly investigate Shell Island - and there's PLENTY to figure out! Check out the Patreon and support us at patreon.com/storiesrpg Play along at home! Download the Gigacity Guardians game sheet here: storiesrpg.gumroad.com/l/gigacity1 StoriesRPG is the play-at-home, …
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Jeff and Rebecca answer listener questions. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations delivers reading re…
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In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to writer, aid worker, and sociologist Malka Older. They discuss new installments of The Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti, developing characters over the course of multiple books, exploring different forms of governance, writing mysteries, neurodiversity, Sherlock Holmes, Global Voices, justice in fiction, and m…
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Send us a text Welcome to our second episode of the Book Bonk Podcast! We will be discussing Fourth Wing Chapters 3-4 this week. Find out what happens next! We upload bi-weekly! Next Episode will be Chapters 5-8. See you there! Music: Pixabay Link for Intro: https://pixabay.com/music/rock-energetic-intense-sports-theme-304161/ Link for Outro: https…
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Jyotsna G. Singh, "Shakespeare and Postcolonial Theory" (Bloomsbury, 2019)
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My guest today is Jyotsna Singh, Professor Emerita of English at Michigan State University. She has written numerous books including Colonial Narratives/Cultural Dialogues: “Discovery” of India in the Language of Colonialism (Routledge), and The Weyward Sisters: Shakespeare and Feminist Politics (Blackwell), which is co-authored with Dympna Callagh…
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Fantasy & Sci-Fi Fans, Discover These HIDDEN GEMS of the 2000s!
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Uncover the most underrated fantasy and science fiction novels of the 2000s that flew under the radar! From magical adventures to mythical creatures, get ready to discover a treasure trove of hidden gems that will transport you to a world of wonder and magic. Whether you're a fan of epic fantasy, hard sci-fi, or something in-between, this episode i…
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Redemption Arcs // Comics // Resident Alien
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Come journey into Realms Unknown with Alice Fraser and US comedian and podcaster Jackie Kashian for a whole world of sci-fi and fantasy recommendations, tropes and news! NEWS Isles of the Emberdark - Brandon Sanderson Mistborn - Brandon Sanderson Elantris - Brandon Sanderson The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss WHAT ARE YOU INTO? GAME Clank! GAM…
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S5 Ep256: Episode 256: Secret Room Horror (audio fixed)
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Today’s feature length tale of terror is ‘I Found a Secret Room Under My Kitchen’ an original story by Dopabeane, kindly shared with us at NoSleep and narrated with the author’s permission [full title: I Found a Secret Room under My Kitchen, I Think Something Lives There]: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/8ocgtm/i_found_a_secret_room_under…
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MAX These 'Order of the Phoenix' Book Scenes, HBO!
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We're off from a regular episode this week due to the 4th of July holiday at Ilvermorny and around America. But as we approach the end of our Order of the Phoenix re-release, we have a Bonus MuggleCast to share with you from our Patreon! In it, Laura leads a discussion on the Order of the Phoenix scenes in the book that didn't make the movie, but a…
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Episode 176: Stormfather & the New Oathpact
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Brooke and Tyler finally take a chance at defining the most complicated being in the Cosmere. Is the Stormfather a spren, a cognitive shadow, the last remnant of a dying god, or something in between? Then we transition to explore what happens as one great power ends during Wind and Truth and another is born with the creation of the New Oathpact. #A…
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Wylie Dufresne and the Platonic Pizza Ideal
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2001 Food & Wine Best New Chef and Stretch Pizza impresario Wylie Dufresne joins Tinfoil Swans to talk about his job lording over the ice truck at the New York Renaissance Festival, how team sports inform his work ethic, what the heck molecular gastronomy actually is, and why the pursuit of the perfect pizza dough has him so fired up. Learn more ab…
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