Best Catherine O Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 197: Summer 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 50:18

3d ago50:18

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Welcome to the Summer 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 12 of their most anticipated books releasing from June through mid-August. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show N…

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Why? Episode 354- Furries 43:36

5d ago43:36

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What is a furry? Who can be a furry? Are you a furry and you just don't know it? Flint and Camille from Anthro New England tell us all about the movement and why you may be a furry and not even know it. Anthro New England is a yearly convention held in Boston, Massachusetts. Next year's convention is January 15th through the 18th. For more informat…

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Inside Books Episode 120 Kevin Rafter 29:59

11d ago29:59

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Inside Books is a regular popular author interview podcast presented by Breda Brown. In this episode Breda is in conversation with Kevin Rafter an Irish academic and non-executive director. He has authored/edited over a dozen books including, most recently, Dillon Rediscovered: The Newspaperman Who Befriended Kings, Presidents and Oil Tycoons publi…

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Ep. 196: Spring 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 49:07

10d ago49:07

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In Episode 196, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 12 new releases they shared in the Spring 2025 Book Preview, now that they’ve read them. They share their reading stats, chat about what worked — and hash out which books didn’t work and why. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when …

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Why? Episode 353- I Know Catherine, the Log Lady 28:31

12d ago28:31

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Catherine Coulson was an artist, in all senses of the word. Most people probably know her from her role as The Log Lady on David Lynch and Mark Frost's TV show, Twin Peaks. But that is just the beginning of Catherine's story. I Know Catherine, the Log Lady, is a fascinating look at a fascinating character and a study of reaching the end of your lif…

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Ep. 195: 2025 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) 1:08:25

17d ago1:08:25

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In Ep. 195, Susie (@NovelVisits) and Sarah are back to share their favorite books that missed last year’s Summer Reading Guide and our #1 picks for each category featured in my 2025 Summer Reading Guide. Plus, they begin by sharing how their summer reading habits have evolved over the years. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a…

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Why? Episode 352- Sex-O-Rama music 43:10

19d ago43:10

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This week, we talk with one of the members of Sex-O-Rama. (What's his real name? What's his band name... we find out!) The group was originally formed to create fake porn music for folks to enjoy and, shockingly, things got out of hand and now they're onto volume 5. Sex-O-Rama volume 5: Invaders from the Pleasure Planet is available wherever you ge…

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Why? Episode 351- The Antique Vibrator Museum 50:46

26d ago50:46

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They say those who don't learn the past are doomed to repeat it. What does that have to do with our guest? We're not really sure. Dr. Carol Queen, phd is the curator of the Antique Vibrator Museum, located inside the Good Vibrations store in San Francisco. (Other branches of the chain have some items on display too.) What is the history of the vibr…

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Ep. 194: Bookish Time Capsule (2017) with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 52:15

1M ago52:15

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In Ep. 194, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and Sarah head back to the year 2017 in the book world with this second annual special retrospective episode! They share big bookish highlights for that year, including book news, award winners, and what was going on in the world outside of reading. They also talk about how their own 2017 reading shook out, inc…

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Why? Episode 350- Underseas Exploration and Living 39:03

1M ago39:03

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Ian Koblick has made a living exploring underwater and learning about how man can live there. From his building of habitats for NASA to turning one habitat into an undersea hotel, Ian has devoted his life to sharing his love of the ocean with everyone. For more information about Ian's work, you can check out the Marine Resources Development Foundat…

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Inside Books Episode 119 Tom Lyons 38:06

1M ago38:06

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Inside Books is a regular popular author interview podcast presented by Breda Brown. In this episode Breda is in conversation with Tom Lyons is one of Ireland’s most decorated journalists, winning a string of awards and accolades for his coverage of Irish business and finance over the past two decades. He is the co-author of two bestselling books -…

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Why? Episode 349- The History of Nudist Films 46:23

1M ago46:23

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Exploitation films are always a fascinating study. And some of the most fascinating movies are nudist film. Mark Storey has writing a fascinating history of the naturist film in the book, Cinema au Naturel. Cinema au Naturel is available right now wherever you get your books.By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling

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Ep. 193: Clare Leslie Hall (Author of Broken Country) + Book Recommendations 55:23

2M ago55:23

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In Episode 193, author Clare Leslie Hall talks with Sarah about her US debut, Broken Country — a breakout hit and a Reese’s Book Club pick. A genre mash-up that is part love story and part murder trial, Clare talks about marketing Broken Country, how this came to be her first U.S. release, and the ways the novel evolved over time. Plus, Clare share…

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Development Dialogues: Who will pay for the global energy transition? 39:28

2M ago39:28

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In this episode of Development Dialogues, host Catherine Chaney is joined by Max Bearak, Anant Sudarshan and Jessica Seddon to examine one of the most complex challenges in global development: how can the clean energy transition move forward both quickly and equitably, particularly for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) still grappling with p…

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Why? Episode 348- The Buckland Museum of Witchcraft 34:22

2M ago34:22

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Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft offers visitors a fascinating into the world of witchcraft and the history of the practice. Staffed and run by well educated folks, the museum offers both practitioners and non-practitioners a look into the history through objects and artifacts. We sat down with museum director Steven In…

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Why? Episode 347- Grant Philipo from the Las Vegas Showgirl Museum Pt 2 45:31

2M ago45:31

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As promised, here is part two of our fascinating conversation with Grant Philipo, the founder of the Las Vegas Showgirl Museum. How fascinating? There was so much of it, we had to split it up into two episodes. Though, when you hear Grant's story, you will be aching to see his incredible work on display at the museum. For more information on the mu…

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Ep. 192: Spring 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 49:47

2M ago49:47

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Welcome to the Spring 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 12 of their most anticipated books releasing in April and May. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the …

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Development Dialogues: Are vocational training programs effective? 37:40

2M ago37:40

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Vocational training programs are designed to boost employment in low- and middle-income countries — but often they fall short. In the fourth in our series of Development Dialogues, we examine the real impact of vocational training programs in low- and middle-income countries. Our guests take on pressing questions around evidence, expectations, mark…

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Why? Episode 346- Falling asleep with Northwoods Baseball 28:38

2M ago28:38

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Mr King is the creator of a fascinating podcast designed for you to not stay awake for the whole thing. Calling back baseball on the radio, The Northwoods Baseball Network is designed to help you fall asleep- no big hits, no exciting plays. It's a wonderful way to drift off to dreamland. You can find Northwoods Baseball wherever you get your podcas…

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Ep. 191: Winter 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GIlmoreGuide) 56:43

2M ago56:43

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In Episode 191, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 16 new releases they shared in the Winter 2025 Book Preview. They share their reading stats, chat about what they liked, and what didn’t work out. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLI…

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Why? Episode 345- Grant Philipo from the Las Vegas Showgirl Museum 29:05

2M ago29:05

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This week is a fascinating conversation with Gran Philipo, the founder of the Las Vegas Showgirl Museum. How fascinating? There was so much of it, we had to split it up into two episodes. (And we barely touch on the museum in the first part.) Though, when you hear Grant's story, you will be aching to see his incredible work on display at the museum…

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Inside Books Episode 118 Roisin O Donnell 24:25

2M ago24:25

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Inside Books is a regular popular author interview podcast presented by Breda Brown. In this episode Breda is in conversation with Roisín O'Donnell the an award-winning author.Roisín won the prize for Short Story of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards in 2018, and was shortlisted for the same prize in 2022. She is the author of the story coll…

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Ep. 190: Behind the Scenes of a Book-to-Screen Adaptation with Georgia Hunter (Author of One Good Thing) + Book Recommendations 1:07:34

2M ago1:07:34

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In Episode 190, author Georgia Hunter returns to the podcast to chat with Sarah about her sophomore novel, One Good Thing, and go behind-the-scenes of her experience adapting her first novel, We Were the Lucky Ones, for Hulu. Georgia talks about her role as executive producer, the difference in writing a novel that wasn’t based on family history, a…

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Why? Episode 344- The Bumper Sticker Bandit 32:17

3M ago32:17

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Isn't annoying when you see someone who parks so terribly, it makes life harder for everyone else? Well, there is a vigilante out there, placing insulting bumpers tickers on offending vehicles. He's called The Bumper Sticker Bandit and his stickers are now turning up all over the world. If you want to see some of his work, you can find him on TikTo…

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Why? Epsiode 343- The Aqualillies 46:25

3M ago46:25

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The Aqualillies are a unique performance group, combining classic water ballet with a much more modern choreography. From movies and TV to weddings and other parties, there is no better way to celebrate than pool-side with synchronized swimming. For more information, check out their website.By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling

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Ep. 189: Karen Thompson Walker (Author of The Strange Case of Jane O.) + Book Recommendations 52:59

3M ago52:59

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In Episode 189, author Karen Thompson Walker talks with Sarah about her career to date and her newest novel, The Strange Case of Jane O. Karen discusses her writing journey, including each book’s inspiration and research process. She also touches on the challenges of promoting her latest book without giving away too much and her current work in pro…

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Why? Episode 342- Peace Advocate and Author Gabriel Meyer 40:44

3M ago40:44

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Gabriel Meyer has spent his life working towards encouraging peace between everyone. And in his new novel, On a Verge of a Verb, Meyer loosely adapts his own story into a tale of working for peace across the globe. Needless to say, it's a fascinating conversation when you get Gabriel talking about his experiences and what he's learned along the way…

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Development Dialogues: The future of evidence-based policymaking and international development 42:19

3M ago42:19

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In this episode of Development Dialogues, Rory Stewart, Stefan Dercon, and Trudi Makhaya join host Catherine Cheney to discuss the challenges of evidence-based policy in an era where populism and narratives often outweigh facts. The conversation centers around how to ensure facts and evidence still matter in policymaking and international developme…

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Why? Episode 341- Music Insider Paul Rappaport 48:44

3M ago48:44

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For almost 30 years Paul Rappaport worked at Columbia records in the promotion department. That job led him to crossing paths with Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd and many others. His new book (out April 1st) is called "Gliders Over Hollywood" and is available for pre-order.By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling

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Inside Books Episode 117 Brighid McLaughlin 22:48

3M ago22:48

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Inside Books is a regular popular author interview podcast presented by Breda Brown. In this episode Breda is in conversation with 'Brighid 'Biddy' McLaughlin, Irish journalist and storytellerBy Unique Media

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Ep. 188: Best of Fantasy with Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) 55:49

3M ago55:49

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In Ep. 188, we are kicking off our new “Best of…” series with Sarah’s Bookshelves Live team member, Chrissie, for the Best of Fantasy. Today, Chrissie brings you her all-time top ten favorite fantasy novels. Also, as a long-time reader and evangelizer of the genre, Chrissie talks about how she started reading fantasy, the wide scope of the genre, a…

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Why? Episode 340- Music Engineer/Producer Glenn Berger 35:14

3M ago35:14

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In another lifetime, Dr Glenn Berger found himself working at A&R studios in New York, along such music legends as Paul Simon, James Brown, Phoebe Snow and Bob Fosse. In his memoir, Never Say No to a Rock Star, Glenn recounts some of the most memorable moments in a career filled with them, at a time when musicians ruled the earth.…

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Why? Episode 339- Naked Filmmaking with JP Riley 37:26

4M ago37:26

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JP Riley has had quite the life so far, and he's not even close to done. After making the hit independent film Act Naturally in 2011, he's back with the follow-up, Act Supernaturally. On top of writing, directing and producing, (he's also worked on Eddie Murphy's Axel F and the video for Taylor Swift's "You Need to Calm Down") he also wrote the mus…

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Ep. 187: State of the Publishing Industry in 2024 with Kathleen Schmidt of the Publishing Confidential Substack 50:29

4M ago50:29

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In Ep. 187, Kathleen Schmidt, author of the popular Substack newsletter, Publishing Confidential, joins Sarah to dissect and discuss the State of the Publishing Industry in 2024. Between a high-level look back, talk about the top sales and book trends, to what Kathleen sees on the horizon for 2025 in the book world, this episode is packed with info…

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Why? Epsiode 338- Boxing Ref Jack Reiss 44:34

4M ago44:34

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Refereeing any sport is hard, but boxing? You try keeping a level head and pay attention to the right things with the lights, the judges, the cameras, the crowd... oh, and two people hitting each other very hard. Jack has taken his experience and is helping prepare other referees to be ready to go when the bell rings. For more information on Jack a…

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Why? Epsiode 337- Dog Sledding 35:33

4M ago35:33

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Alex Therriault might have it all figured out. He's turned his love of animals and dog sledding into a successful business and racing career. Coming from a family of dog sledders, Alex still races and now offers tours and trips for people looking to learn more about these animals and the sport, or just to have a unique weekend in Maine. For more in…

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Ep. 186: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2024 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 52:53

4M ago52:53

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In Episode 186, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and Sarah share the best backlist books they read in 2024. They discuss their top 5 backlist books from last year, highlight some underrated backlist gems, and review their backlist reading statistics. Devoting an entire episode to backlist reading is now an annual tradition at Sarah’s Bookshelves Live — a …

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Why? Episode 336- The Unique History of Baseball Rubbing Mud 33:00

4M ago33:00

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It's the only mud that's been used in major league baseball for almost 75 years- there's something about Lena Blackburne's Baseball Rubbing Mud. We talked with Jim Bintliff, the third-generation of his family to farm, harvest and supply rubbing mud for so many professional teams and sports. (The NFL also uses the mud too!) For more information, (an…

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Why? Episode 335- Tribute: Saturday Morning Cartoons' Greatest Hits 43:58

5M ago43:58

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This week it's another installment in "Tribute: A Tribute to Tributes," where we discuss another tribute album. This time it's one of the most 90's tributes ever made- featuring Liz Phair, Sublime, Sponge, Matthew Sweet and the Butthole Surfers, "Saturday Morning Cartoons' Greatest Hits."By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling

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Inside Books Episode 116 Catherine Dunne 24:54

5M ago24:54

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Inside Books is a regular popular author interview podcast presented by Breda Brown. In this episode Breda is in conversation with Catherine Dunne, the author of twelve novels, several essays and one work of non-fiction.By Unique Media

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Ep. 185: Winter 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 55:27

5M ago55:27

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Welcome to the Winter 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 16 of their most anticipated books releasing January through March. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on…

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Why? Episode 334- New Year, Same Us 31:41

5M ago31:41

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Welcome to 2025. Please your wipe your feet. This week we thought we'd take a moment, sans guests, to discuss the pressing issues of the moment- namely, the new movie about Bob Dylan. And because we're us, there is a tangent or two, some beauty tips and references to the Titanic. Please enjoy.By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling

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Why? Episode 333- Redd Kross 43:55

5M ago43:55

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When we started Why's sister podcast, Rock n' Roll Grad School, top of our dream list of guests was Redd Kross. We have been longtime fans of the band, and dreamed of discussing their work, along with that of Donny Osmond, Cheap Trick and the Velvet Underground with them. When it finally happened, it did not disappoint. The legendary band Redd Kros…

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Inside Books Episode 115 Martina Devlin 37:59

5M ago37:59

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Inside Books is a regular popular author interview podcast presented by Breda Brown. In this episode Breda is in conversation with Martina Devlin, the award-winning novelist and journalist with 12 books published.By Unique Media

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Why? Episode 332- Christmas 34:49

5M ago34:49

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It's our annual Christmas celebration, where we exchange gifts, complain and play music you probably haven't heard in a while. Enjoy!By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling

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Development Dialogues: How can emerging economies break free from the sidelines of global trade? 35:32

6M ago35:32

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In the second episode of Development Dialogues, our new series with VoxDevTalks, host Catherine Cheney is joined by Amit Khandelwal, Isabela Manelici and Arvind Subramanian to discuss the challenges that developing countries encounter when opening their markets to trade, the effectiveness of industrial policy and the implications of Trump's preside…

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Why? Episode 331- Naked Wanderings with Nick and Lins 47:16

6M ago47:16

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Several years ago, Nick and Lins decided to chuck it all and do what made them happy. And that was traveling around the world, exploring all the places for nudists to go and experience life. They've parlayed that love of naturism into a job, with a popular website, Patreon and YouTube page. For more information, check out their website.…

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Ep. 184: Best Books of 2024 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) 1:13:43

6M ago1:13:43

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In Episode 184, Susie (@NovelVisits) and I close out the year with our Best Books of 2024 Genre Awards. We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction) and our full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, we’re sharing the winners for these same genres as ch…

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Why? Episode 330- Movie Madness in Portland, OR 38:38

6M ago38:38

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Movie Madness is a one-of-a-kind video store. Containing over 90,000 movies on a variety of formats, it is also the home to an amazing collection of film memorabilia. We talked with Matt Parnell, the the managing director and head curator for the store. For more information, check out their website.By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling

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Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of Amazon’s Best Books of 2024 List with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial 46:51

6M ago46:51

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In this Bonus Podcast Episode, Al Woodworth, Senior Editor and Manager at Amazon Books Editorial, returns to the show to take listeners behind the scenes of Amazon’s Best Books of 2024, as chosen by the Amazon Editors! A fascinating glimpse into how the 2024 list was curated, how the rankings were determined, and what criteria guided the selections…

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