Best Chisom Podcasts (2025)

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Prerequisites for the Creation of a Possible Predicted World by Chisom Umeh (audio) 31:58

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This episode features "Prerequisites for the Creation of a Possible Predicted World" written by Chisom Umeh. Published in the November 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/umeh_11_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/m…

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Fear Is a Companion, Not a Stop Sign with Chisom 38:48

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In this solo episode of Overnight Wisdom, Chisom sits with 11 questions sent in by listeners — thought provoking, and personal. Questions like: — How do you know when to start or stop? — Is there a strategy or blueprint for building a business? — How do you navigate fear, failure, and the weight of doing too much? She also reflects on happiness, le…

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Tales to Terrify 722 Sam Logan & E. F. Benson 46:02

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Welcome to episode 722. We have two tales for you this week. First, we develop an unfortunate aversion to fingernails. Then, a wife, tired of her husband’s illness, soon regrets taking matters into her own hands. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Sam Logan’s They All Must Go as read by Summer Brooks: 00:03:02 [Trigger] E. F. Benson’s Chris…

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Ratlines by Brent Baldwin (audio) 9:35

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This episode features "Ratlines" written by Brent Baldwin. Published in the November 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/baldwin_11_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Values Driven Leadership: How to Lead Through Fear, Resistance and Power with Dr. Poornima Luthra 1:09:42

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In this powerful, emotionally honest and matter of fact episode of Overnight Wisdom, Chisom Udeze is joined by the brilliant Dr. Poornima Luthra — educator, acclaimed author, and thought leader on inclusive leadership — for a deep and necessary conversation about what it really takes to lead with values in an uncertain world. Together, they unpack …

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Season 4 Episode 10: Empowering the Next Generation of Grad Students (an Event by Grad School Buddy and EduFurther) 57:57

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In this special episode, we bring you highlights from our live event hosted by Grad School Buddy in collaboration with EduFurther, designed to equip the next generation of graduate students with real-world guidance and mentorship to thrive in grad school and beyond. On the panel, Rokeebat discussed grad school preparation and cleared common misconc…

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Tales to Terrify 721 Dafydd McKimm & L. T. Williams 42:35

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Welcome to episode 721. We have two tales for you this evening. First, a village plays host to a visitor with an insatiable appetite. Then, an English iron and coal magnate finds his work is transforming more than just his career. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Dafydd McKimm’s Mesdames et Messieurs, the Gorger Tarap Tradaire as read by …

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Trees at Night by Ramiro Sanchiz (audio) 40:27

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This episode features "Trees at Night" written by Ramiro Sanchiz and translated by Sue Burke. Published in the November 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. Originally published in Spanish in Ruido Blanco #9, 2021.The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/sanchiz_11_25 Support us on Patr…

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Aligned Leadership: The Work Behind the Role with Astrid Sundberg 43:24

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In this heartfelt and unfiltered conversation, Chisom Udeze sits down with Astrid Sundberg, Executive Director of Operation Smile Norway to explore the evolution of leadership, from corporate ambition to mission-driven impact. Astrid brings over 30 years of experience across scale-ups, start-ups, and global organizations. Together, they unpack what…

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The Apologists by Tade Thompson (audio) 2:35:10

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This episode features "The Apologists" written by Tade Thompson. Published in the November 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/thompson_11_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Tales to Terrify 720 E. F. Benson 42:31

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Welcome to episode 720. We have one classic tale for you tonight, about an old country estate that’s corridors holds more than portraits and shadows. COMING UP Good Evening: Patreon Author Interview Series: Derek Alan Jones: 00:01:06 E. F. Benson’s How Fear Departed the Long Gallery as read by Georgia Cook: 00:03:03 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Pa…

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Recognizably You: The Power of Authentic Leadership with Thandi Dyani 42:39

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In this episode of Overnight Wisdom, Chisom Udeze is joined by Danish-South African ecosystem builder and leadership strategist, Thandi Dyani, to explore the evolving nature of leadership in a world shaped by disruption, cultural complexity, and systemic change. Together, they unpack: Why great leadership isn’t a title or destination, but a practic…

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Jade Fighter by D.A. Xiaolin Spires (audio) 1:12:16

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This episode features "Jade Fighter" written by D.A. Xiaolin Spires. Published in the November 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/spires_11_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Tales to Terrify 719 James Fritz & Keith LaFountaine 49:44

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Welcome to episode 719. We have two tales for you this week. First, we meet a woman with a hunger for justice. Then, a man fears for his relationship thanks to his girlfriend’s obsession with a chatbot. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 James Fritz’s Going Wendigo as read by Erin Grassie: 00:02:56 [Trigger] Keith LaFountaine’s Love, Unto as read by …

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The Stone Played at Tengen by R.H. Wesley (audio) 46:21

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This episode features "The Stone Played at Tengen" written by R.H. Wesley. Published in the November 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/wesley_11_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Is Chibuike Nwaiwu Nigeria's Next Breakout Star? He Wants to Break into the Super Eagles Squad 54:19

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Wolfsberger AC defender Chibuike Nwaiwu discusses his career so far, how he got his break in the NPFL, absconding from his club to secure a move to Europe, winning trophies in both Nigeria and Austria, as well as his big goal of breaking into the Super Eagles squad.Watch the latest episode of the Home of Nigerian Football podcast to hear his story.…

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Tales to Terrify 718 Halloween Flash Contest + E. F. Benson 1:04:28

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Happy Halloween and welcome to episode 718. First, we meet the four runners-up and one winner of our first ever Halloween Flash Fiction Contest. Then, a classic tale about a man who inherits a house and the dark history that comes with it. COMING UP Good Evening: Happy Halloween: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Runner-Up: Jared Conger’s From the Dark Woods as r…

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In Luck's Panoply Clad, I Stand by Phoebe Barton (audio) 27:25

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This episode features "In Luck's Panoply Clad, I Stand" written by Phoebe Barton. Published in the October 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/barton_10_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Hope is a Strategy: Radical Responsibility as Courage with Sayantani Saha 59:11

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A Post-Summit Reflection with Chisom Udeze & Sayantani Saha In this raw and deeply honest episode of Overnight Wisdom, Chisom Udeze and Sayantani Saha sit down together—post-Diversify Summit—to unpack the emotional, financial, and logistical weight of pulling off the largest equity-focused gathering in the Nordics in a year defined by scarcity and …

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The Job Interview by Carrie Vaughn (audio) 43:38

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This episode features "The Job Interview" written by Carrie Vaughn. Published in the October 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/vaughn_10_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Giant Grandmother by Liu Maijia (audio) 48:44

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This episode features "Giant Grandmother" written by Liu Maijia and translated by Blake Stone-Banks. Published in the October 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/liu_10_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Season 4 Episode 9: Creating a Safer Future for the World’s Children (with Esomchi Agalamanyi) 57:56

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In this episode, we discuss joining a graduate program with limited professional experience and how friendships and community make the journey easier. Our guest today is Esomchi Agalamanyi, who studied Economics at the University of Nigeria and earned a master’s in Education, Public Policy & Equity at the University of Glasgow. His professional jou…

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Tales to Terrify 717 C. W. Stevenson 50:19

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Welcome to episode 717. We have one tale for you this week, about a man whose farm becomes the feeding ground for a beast straight out of legend. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 C. W. Stevenson’s Goat-sucker as read by Charles Conover: 00:03:54 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terri…

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Understudies by Greg Egan (audio) 1:46:39

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This episode features "Understudies" written by Greg Egan. Published in the October 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/egan_10_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Unboxable: On Art, Permission and Joy with Shruti Ganguly 1:03:59

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Shruti Ganguly is a filmmaker, writer, and creative entrepreneur whose work spans continents, cultures, and causes. In this episode of Overnight Wisdom, Shruti opens up about the life-altering loss that led her from banking to film, the complexities of navigating identity across geographies, and the discipline of building a purpose-driven creative …

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Tales to Terrify 716 Bret Chandler, Nelson Allister & Jonathan Agar 40:07

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Welcome to episode 716. We have three tales for you this week, about an ominous voice calling from the woods, a dangerous bargain to break a curse, and a descent into madness at the hands of a monstrous clock. COMING UP Good Evening: new release from Frank Oreto: 00:01:06 Bret Chandler’s The Voice Past the Tall Jack Pines as read by Michelle Kane: …

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Crabs Don't Scream by H.H. Pak (audio) 54:31

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This episode features "Crabs Don't Scream" written by H.H. Pak. Published in the October 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/pak_10_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Beauty Is Political: The Untold Cost of Survival with Dr. Yaba Blay 1:06:55

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In this deeply reflective and expansive conversation, Dr. Yaba Blay — cultural critic, scholar, and author — joins Chisom Udeze to explore identity, race, and beauty through the lens of lived experience, history, and consciousness. Born in New Orleans to Ghanaian parents, Dr. Blay shares how growing up between cultures shaped her worldview — never …

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Tales to Terrify 715 Erica Waters 44:40

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Welcome to episode 715. We have one tale for you this week, about a stray dog that causes otherworldly chaos. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Erica Waters’ (Un)canny: A Study in Canine Folklore as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:02:24 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Krystal Hammond Krystal Hammon…

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The Cancer Wolves by Fiona Moore (audio) 39:05

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This episode features "The Cancer Wolves" written by Fiona Moore. Published in the October 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/moore_10_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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This Is What Failure Taught Me with Chisom 31:21

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In this solo episode, Overnight Wisdom host Chisom Udeze steps away from her usual seat as interviewer to share her own story — the lessons, losses, and wisdom behind about two decades of building. From founding a school in Nigeria, to leading global consulting work, to creating one of her companies, HerSpace — a women’s community born during the p…

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Tales to Terrify 714 Laila Amado & Akis Linardos 44:37

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Welcome to episode 714. We have two tales for you this week, about guardian eldritch horrors and the risks of messing with time. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest and Thank-yous: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Laila Amado’s Heaven is Experiencing Staffing Shortages and Somehow This is My Problem as read by James Barnett: 00:04:00 Akis Linardos’ R…

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With special guests Jane and Belinda (St Thomas School Goodwood) 39:04

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St Thomas School, Goodwood is about to celebrate its 130th Anniversary next year... or is it? Principal Belinda and long-standing teacher Jane came into the Arch D studio to discuss a discovery they've made, that there is a gap in the school's (and public!) records between the believed opening date of 1896 and 1909. They are putting a shout-out to …

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With special guest Madison Finlay 34:45

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Former Arch D Podcaster of the Year and St Mary's old scholar Madison has just arrived back in SA after almost 3 years working on rural properties and parks in the deepest outback of WA. She's evacuated a holiday park due to bushfire, drowned her ute in a river, and rocked the front bar of the Kununurra Hotel at karaoke... and gives thanks to many …

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Wire Mother by Isabel J. Kim (audio) 22:57

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This episode features "Wire Mother" written by Isabel J. Kim. Published in the October 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/kim_10_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Produce. Protect. Restore. Reduce with Wanjira Mathai 35:16

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Wanjira Mathai is a formidable force in environmental advocacy, dedicated to advancing sustainable and equitable development across Africa and beyond. With over two decades of leadership experience, she has become a global voice for climate resilience, restoration, and social justice. She is the Managing Director for Africa and Global Partnerships …

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A World of Their Own by Robert Falco (audio) 18:01

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This episode features "A World of Their Own" written by Robert Falco. Published in the September 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/falco_09_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…