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Thrive is the podcast for content creators, bloggers, and influencers to learn tactics, strategies, and behind-the-scenes info from the best in the business. We're here to support you with blogging and social media tutorials, workshops, a community, and this podcast. Thrive Founder and CEO Bree Pair interviews content creators, bloggers, YouTubers, and entrepreneurs to get strategic info on how to build a successful business. To stay in touch with all things Thrive head to our website Thrive ...
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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 Schinsky. 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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With millions of downloads, hundreds of hours of soundtracked content, and an overall emphasis on the cultural history behind famous works of literature, Literature and History is one of the most popular independent podcasts on its subject. Starting with Sumerian cuneiform in 3,100 BCE, Literature and History moves forward in chronological order through Assyriology, Egyptology, the Old Testament, Ancient Greece and Rome, the birth of Christianity, and the early Middle Ages. The show's curren ...
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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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Join hosts Matt and Tina as they discuss all things story, writing, finding your voice, and more! We'll explore writing and storytelling as a general topic, but we will also spend some time dissecting and talking about popular works like our first focus: "Heartstopper!"
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The Professional Book Nerds podcast is now, Book Lounge by Libby Book Lounge by Libby is the podcast where authors, book lovers, and industry insiders come together to talk about the stories we love and the impact they have. Hosted by Joe Skelley, each episode invites you into a cozy, candid conversation about books, writing, publishing, and the trends shaping the literary world. PLUS, every episode features book recommendations from some of your favorite online content creators. Book Lounge ...
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A weekly podcast that shares tips on how to overcome any form of writer's block, get crystal clarity on your content, write and publish your manuscript, and use it to establish and grow your author business.
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Hosts Rachel Smith (from Rachel's List) and journalist and content writer Lynne Testoni are serving up weekly short bites of advice, tips and strategies, plus special guests, for freelancers who make a living from using their words. We're shooting for 15-minute episodes, but can't promise anything because we can both talk the leg off a chair.
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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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Ed Gandia, co-author of the bestselling book, The Wealthy Freelancer, reveals how to propel your writing business to the six-figure level (or the part-time equivalent). In this nuts-and-bolts, no-nonsense podcast, you'll discover how to get better clients, earn more in less time, and bring more freedom and joy into your writing business. Ed will walk you through the practical, "doable" systems and strategies he has developed in his own writing business — the same systems he has taught his pr ...
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The Media Curmudgeon examines the failures of AI in production of news for print & broadcast media
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Some people hear the phrase "technical writing" and think it must be boring. We're here to show the full complexity and awesomeness of being a tech writer. This podcast is for anyone who writes technical documentation of any kind, including those who may not feel comfortable calling themselves tech writers. Whether you create product documentation, support documentation, READMEs, or any other technical content—and whether you deal with imposter syndrome, lack formal training, or find yoursel ...
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If TED Talks and a mastermind group had a podcast baby for CME professionals, it would be Write Medicine. Think of Write Medicine as the NPR of continuing medical education—smart, engaging, and always packed with insights you can use right away. Every week, your host, Alexandra Howson PhD, cracks open the secrets of powerful CME content, decoding adult learning, designing impactful outcomes, and navigating the fast-changing world of medical education. Sometimes, she goes solo. Other times, s ...
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Join Bex from the children's radio station Fun Kids as she meets top authors who tell her about their books and also read us chapters from them. Plus, Bex and friends recommend their favourite kids books of the month. You can listen to Bex on Fun Kids (weekdays from 4pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app, and online at funkidslive.com Plus, when you become a Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get this show – and 30 others! – ad-free and support the work Fun Kid ...
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I Read Am I The A-Hole Reddit Stories, React to other Reddit Content, and React to Funny Videos/Articles on the Internet. Follow For New Episodes Every Week!
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Have you ever left a great book unfinished? Instead, learn or review the key takeaways of bestselling nonfiction, personal development and business books in minutes, instead of hours or never. Get through your stack of unfinished books or meet your next great read. Learn on your terms with text, PDF, audiobook, animation, infographic and mind map summaries of business and personal development books. Learn more at https://www.getstoryshots.com/ Support us by becoming a premium subscriber and ...
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Imagine if your funniest business-savvy friend handed you a life cheat sheet every week. That’s The System for Everything — quick, relatable episodes packed with real tips, real talk, and way too many reality television references. Hosted by Julie Fried, it’s the podcast that proves systems don't have to be boring. If you love practical tips but need them served with a side of sharp wit, this is your new favorite system. Whether you're a small business owner, creative entrepreneur, busy pare ...
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It's a book club, but funny! Comedian Michael Ian Black is tackling a great work of literature: Wuthering Heights. Join Michael's weekly book club as he reads aloud from a classic and asks people like Jen Kirkman, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter, and even his teenage kids to weigh in with their perspectives. Season 1: Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure. The book is bleak, but Michael does a lot of accent work. Season 2: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It's alive, and it's just a big buddy. Also, ...
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The bcjr Podcast equips entrepreneurs with the tools to leverage content creation, personal branding, and video podcasts to drive business growth. In every episode, Host and Top 20 Podcaster Bill Corcoran Jr. breaks down how to strategically create and use content to command attention and build undeniable authority in your industry.
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Journalists Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal scour the internet for its craziest, silliest, most sociopathic content, part of an obsessive and ill-conceived attempt to extract kernels of meaning and humanity from a landscape of endless raging dumpster fires. www.blockedandreported.org
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You've Got This | Tips & Strategies for Meaningful Productivity and Alignment in Work and Life
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You've Got This is a podcast dedicated to helping academics and higher education professionals seek self-knowledge, playfully experiment, and live core values with intention. Tune in for insights, examples, and advice on topics such as meaningful productivity, boosting creativity, and much more.
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Welcome to The Atheist Nun Channel! A show aimed to inspire readers to cherish the most meaningful moments found in life by learning about secular morality. Subscribe for more content on aspects of my business and writing life as well as topics concerning ethics, mid-nineteenth-century living, etiquette, and much more. My Business Website - https://americanwordsmith.com My Author Website - https://kaitlynlansing.com
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Welcome to Business Ninjas, the podcast where we interview top business leaders and entrepreneurs who share their secrets to success. Learn from the masters and apply their insights to grow your own business. Join us as we explore the strategies and tactics used by today's most successful companies. Tune in now and become a business ninja yourself. 🤺🚀
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Hosted by Marco Ciappelli | We are all made of stories. Storytelling is at the core of our human experience—how we transmit knowledge, share experiences, and communicate values. Stories are bridges that connect us, shaping our worldview and weaving together our collective consciousness. In our modern, hybrid analog-digital society, the art of storytelling matters more than ever. Every storyteller—regardless of medium or platform—contributes to the grand narrative of human experience. I'm foc ...
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How To Find Your Niche In Content Writing
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16:38This is how I went from charging $200 per article to ghostwriting thought-leadership articles for founders and executives for $2,000. So, in this podcast, I explain: • The 3 core benefits of specialization • How to niche down (Service vs. Industry) • Why niching down doesn’t limit opportunity • Services I recommend writers should specialize in • Ho…
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Television Trends: Consuming Content in the Digital Age
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25:58Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of Write Out Loud, Matt & Christina dive into the discussion of TV show release schedules, debating the merits of the all-at-once 'binge' model made popular by Netflix versus traditional weekly releases. They explore the impact on audience engagement, social interaction, and potential marketing …
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386 | What to Write on Your Blog as an Influencer: Your Guide to Content Pillars, Keywords, & Calendars
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26:23Have you ever sat down to write and suddenly the screen goes blank, the ideas vanish, and you start wondering: Does anybody even care what I write? I think we've all been there. In this episode, I'm helping you break free from that fear and build a system so you never run out of ideas and you always know what to write. This Episode is Brought to Yo…
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Adolescence, Harry Potter & Doctor Who: 2025 BEST OF
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34:25What does Chris Columbus think of the new HBO Harry Potter series? How did the creators of Adolescence find 15-year-old superstar Owen Cooper? Why did the Disney-Doctor Who partnership fail? And will GTA VI really cost more than building Dubai's Burj Khalifa? Take a break from bickering in-laws and overcooked turkey, and enjoy some of our favourite…
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Neil and Eric break down smart bets from a work and investment perspective, why crypto still has upside potential, and why hiring great people only works at the right stage of business. They share real numbers behind outbound email, gift card incentives, and ROI, then unpack the biggest marketing wins and losses of 2025. The episode wraps with how …
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Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt | Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook
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16:55Show notes | PDF & Infographic | Your Best Year Ever is a self-help book that examines goal-setting across different areas of your life. Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com Help us grow to create more a…
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In this episode, Neil and Eric break down the rise of AI hype versus real usage, using Harvey AI, Microsoft Copilot, and ZoomInfo as case studies. They discuss $8B AI valuations, low user adoption, retention challenges, and why paying for AI does not equal value. The conversation covers venture capital incentives, SaaS economics, AI theater, and wh…
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YGT 458: My Final 2025 Annual Side Quests Check-In
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16:06Mentioned in this episode: my workflow YouTube channel connect with me on LinkedIn join my 2025 AMA series Prolific, my online community devoted to meaningful productivity my Higher Ed and Coaching edited collection Deeply Rooted retreat website purchase the retreat purchase the retreat and a coaching session my original YouTube channel on books an…
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Marcus Willaschek, "Kant: A Revolution in Thinking" (Harvard UP, 2025)
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1:05:04Immanuel Kant is undoubtedly the most important philosopher of the modern era. His Critique of Pure Reason, “categorical imperative,” and conception of perpetual peace in the global order decisively influenced both intellectual history and twentieth-century politics, shaping everything from the German Constitution to the United Nations Charter. Ren…
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TV Legend Stephen Mulhern Performs a Live Magic Show! ✨🎩
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42:47Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! This week on Book Worms, we kick off with chaos in the treetops in The Day the Jungle-net Broke, a wild adventure full of humour and heart. Festive magic follows in How to Grow a Reindeer, where Christmas cheer grows in the most unexpected ways. Robin Stevens adds a mystery with a seasonal twist in A Sto…
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When I started this newsletter in 2021, I had one simple goal: To share actionable ideas to help you build a high-performing, healthy, wealthy life. I had no idea that just a few years later, that simple focus would extend to reach nearly 1 million readers around the world. To say I'm humbled by this is something of an understatement. But I'm not s…
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Thanks to everyone who joined Brad Polumbo and me on Substack Live, where we discussed right-wing infighting, the Turning Point USA reality TV conference, drama at CBS News, and more. (Just for the record, that thumbnail is not AI. We really look like that.) To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org…
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My Fiancé Lied And Ruined Thanksgiving... | 10 Am I The Asshole Reddit Stories
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1:12:33My Fiancé Lied And Ruined Thanksgiving... Read and React to 10 Infuriating Am I The Asshole Reddit Stories with me from the r/AITAH subreddit including: "" follow on twitch to join us for reddit reads: https://www.twitch.tv/bysarby join my discord: https://discord.gg/EqnBEhNxk6 follow my on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensarbacker/ follow …
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32: The System for Surviving Family Traditions You Don’t Love
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8:52If a holiday tradition makes you want to fake food poisoning to skip it—this one's for you. In this special holiday mini-episode, I’m giving you a permission slip to retire, reshape, or completely reimagine the traditions that no longer fit. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Festivus, or just Team Cozy Couch, this is your reminder that tra…
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Tracey Norman and Mark Norman, "Devon's Forgotten Witches: 1860–1910" (The History Press, 2025)
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57:41Witchcraft and witches throughout history have long captured the imagination, yet hidden away in archives are records of long forgotten cases. Many of these are tragic, some are unusual – perhaps even inexplicable – but all are fascinating in their own right. Devon’s Forgotten Witches 1860–1910 (The History Press, 2025) by Mark Norman and Tracey No…
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Amy Bowers Cordalis, "The Water Remembers: My Indigenous Family's Fight to Save a River and a Way of Life" (Little Brown, 2024)
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1:02:51For the members of a Northern California tribe, salmon are the lifeblood of the people—a vital source of food, income, and cultural identity. When a catastrophic fish kill devastates the river, Amy Bowers Cordalis is propelled into action, reigniting her family’s 170-year battle against the U.S. government. In a moving and engrossing blend of memoi…
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Liberation & the Literature of the Women’s Movement with Bess Wohl and Honor Moore
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56:18Wednesday, December 17—“The best play I’ve seen this season,” says New York Magazine’s Sara Holdren about Liberation, Bess Wohl’s moving exploration of the women’s movement through the story of an Ohio consciousness-raising group in the early 1970s and a daughter who yearns to understand her mother’s life and her own. To discuss this timely play an…
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Patrick C. Fleming, "Animating the Victorians: Disney's Literary History" (UP of Mississippi, 2025)
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37:46Many Disney films adapt works from the Victorian period, which is often called the Golden Age of children’s literature. Animating the Victorians: Disney’s Literary History (University Press of Mississippi, 2025) explores Disney’s adaptations of Victorian texts like Alice in Wonderland, Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, Peter Pan, and the tales of Hans…
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While Clyde awaits his fate, Michael is taking a little time off. But we'll resume the book in the new year. Happy Holidays! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Noel Edmonds, Glen Powell & The Salt Path: 2025 BEST OF
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51:55Is Morrissey the new Noel Edmonds? Will Glenn Powell’s hot sauce line succeed? How did the Salt Path controversy shake the world of publishing? And how did a Fred Durst diss track majorly backfire? Join Richard and Marina for a look back on some of their favourite stories from 2025 as featured on the show. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unloc…
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Growth Newsletter: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe Need marketing help? Visit: https://www.singlegrain.com/ and https://npdigital.com/ Want to recruit great marketers? Find them here: https://marketingschool.io/hire Hosted by Neil and Eric, this surprise live episode breaks down the best business investments of the year: choosing high-qual…
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Michael Braddick, "Christopher Hill: The Life of a Radical Historian" (Verso Books, 2025)
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53:52Christopher Hill was one of the leading historians of his generation. His work across more than 15 books and dozens of articles fundamentally rewrote the way we understand the English Revolution and the development of the modern British state. While his career brought many of the trappings of establishment respectability – he was both a Fellow of t…
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Zubeda Jalalzai, "Literary License and the West’s Romance with Afghanistan" (Bloomsbury, 2023)
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25:50In this episode of New Books Network, I speak with Zubeda Jalalzai about her book Literary License and the West’s Romance with Afghanistan (Bloomsbury, 2023). Literary License and the West’s Romance with Afghanistan, analyzes the role literature and poetic sensibility played in colonial British and American writings on Afghanistan from the nineteen…
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Using Content Creation for a Career Transition
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45:42Most people go quiet during a career transition. Laci McKinney did the opposite. In this episode of the Workfluencer Podcast, Laci breaks down how she used content to make her transferable skills visible, pivot into organizational development, and earn three promotions in three years. We talk about documenting your learning in public, building a du…
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Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' Matt and Christina explore what makes characters truly unforgettable. The hosts discuss the qualities that endear characters to readers, including depth, motivation, and impactful choices. Through examples like Atticus Finch and Hannibal Lecter, they highlight how well-craft…
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There’s an old fable I love about a villager trying to catch a monkey. He doesn’t use force. He doesn’t set a net. He doesn’t try to chase it. Instead, he hooks a single coconut to the side of his house, drills a small hole in it, and places a few morsels of food inside. That evening at dusk, the monkey quietly slips into the village. It sees the c…
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Die With Zero - Book Summary | Bill Perkins
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21:08Show notes / Free Audiobook / 🇩🇪 German / Are you saving for a future you might be too old to enjoy? In this episode of the StoryShots podcast, we break down the radical, life-changing philosophy of Bill Perkins from his bestselling book, Die With Zero. Forget everything you know about traditional retirement planning. Perkins, a hedge fund ma…
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Jeff and Rebecca talk about how the story of the year in books was that there really wasn't a story. Except the big one. AI. Plus, NBCC longlists, getting boomers off slop, recent reading, and more. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading …
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It's the end of 2025, so Rachel and Lynne take a reflective look back at the year, delving into both the good times and bad. We are both big believers in a little self-reflection, so it makes sense to look back at what was certainly a tumultuous year in the world of freelancing. We share tips and lessons learned, new tools we've explored, and our b…
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Episode 18 Holidays 2025 Minisode or Holiday Stories for your Marketing Funnel
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29:02In this minisode, Margaret and Midnight talk about writing holiday tie in stories, how to research them, optimize them as both gifts for fans and ways to encourage new readers to try you out as an author, and recommend 4 christmas-themed books (MM, MF, and FF) for your enjoyment this year.By mbates5
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David Elias, "Into the D-Ark" (Radiant Press, 2025)
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54:50In this NBN episode, NBN host Hollay Ghadery speaks with acclaimed Manitoba author David Elias about his new novel, Into the D/Ark (Radiant Press, 2025). Rose Martens struggles with the aftermath of a terrible fire that has left her sons, Jake and Isaac, horribly disfigured. The boys have gone to live in an abandoned house they’ve named Bachelor’s …
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Jane Eisner, "Carole King: She Made the Earth Move" (Yale UP, 2025)
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42:26Jane Eisner is a widely published journalist who held leadership positions at the Philadelphia Inquirer and The Forward. She is the author of Taking Back the Vote. Eisner lives in New York City. In our wonderful interview we discuss her new book, Carole King: She Made the Earth, (Yale UP, 2025), and her thoughts on what made Carole King the start t…
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Judith Jesch, "The Saga of the Earls of Orkney" (Birlinn, 2025)
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49:57In The Saga of the Earls of Orkney (Birlinn, 2025), Professor Judith Jesch presents a fascinating history of the Earldom of Orkney, which was established in the Viking Age, records the adventures, feuds and battles of powerful Norsemen during its first three centuries. The medieval earls of Orkney owed allegiance to the kings of Norway but their in…
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31: The System for the First Year of Motherhood (Spoiler Alert: There Isn't One)
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27:15This one is personal. A year ago, I became a mother overnight and nothing has been the same since. This episode originally aired on Joy Michelle’s podcast, Called to Both, where I shared the raw truth of what that first month of motherhood looked like: NICU alarms, stress vomiting, work deadlines, and the tiniest, bravest baby I’ve ever known. It’s…
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Kwame Nkrumah and Pan-Africanism’s High Tide: A Conversation with Howard W. French
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48:17The Second Emancipation: Nkrumah, Pan-Africanism, and Global Blackness at High Tide (Liveright, 2025), the second work in a trilogy from best-selling author Howard W. French about Africa's pivotal role in shaping world history, underscores Adam Hochschild's contention that French is a "modern-day Copernicus." The title--referring to a brief period …
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Arthur Bahr, "Chasing the Pearl-Manuscript: Speculation, Shapes, Delight" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
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42:55A unique study of the only physical manuscript containing Sir Gawain and the Green Knight as both a material and literary object. In this book, Arthur Bahr takes a fresh look at the four poems and twelve illustrations of the so-called “Pearl-Manuscript,” the only surviving medieval copy of two of the best-known Middle English poems: Pearl and Sir G…
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Veronica House, "Local Organic: Food Rhetorics and Community Writing for Impact" (Utah State UP, 2025)
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53:44This episode features a conversation with the inspiring Dr. Veronica House, whose book Local Organic: Food Rhetorics and Community Writing for Impact (Utah State University Press, 2025) explores how writing takes shape within community networks. House brings a generous scholarly voice to questions of writing, community partnership, and meaningful c…
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Episode 288: The Third Annual Helen Lewis BARPod Holiday Extravaganza
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1:16:04This week, Saint Helen Lewis joins us to discuss Jesse’s shortcomings, the state of publishing, the state of social media, the Riyadh Comedy Festival, the Olivia Nuzzi scandal, and more. Plus, our annual end-of-year extremely online pub quiz. Note: This is our last free episode of the year. Primos have more coming, but for everyone else, see you ne…
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This is a bonus preview of our Patreon-only episode in which Jeff and Rebecca talked about the books they wanted to read but didn't, they want to read and might still, they definitely are OK not reading, and other subtleties of which books went unread in 2025. To listen to the full episode and all previous bonus content, become a Patreon m…
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In this somewhat festive episode we talk about all the books we weren't able to feature over the year, to let you know about books you may not have heard of. We go by blurbs and first sentences - video also shows book covers! We talk SF, horror, mystery, and more. The post [ISBW] Gift Guide for 2025 appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.…
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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Audiobook Summary and Book Review | Free Audiobook
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27:18Show notes / Free Audiobook / Discover the life-changing insights from Lori Gottlieb's "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" - a raw, honest look at therapy from both sides of the couch. Learn why even therapists need therapy and how healing truly happens. 🔑 KEY INSIGHTS✅ Therapists need therapy too - seeking help is human, not weak✅ We heal through c…
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Gian Piero Persiani, "Poets, Patrons, and the Public: Poetry as Cultural Phenomenon in Courtly Japan" (Brill, 2025)
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33:47Waka poetry was all the rage in tenth-century, courtly Japan. Every educated person composed it, emperors and consorts sponsored it, and societal interest in it was at an all-time high. Poets, Patrons, and the Public: Poetry as Cultural Phenomenon in Courtly Japan (Brill, 2025) offers an unprecedentedly broad and vivid portrayal of this season of l…
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My wife and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary this week. Two years ago, I started an annual tradition of asking couples who’ve been married 40, 50, or 60+ years for their best relationship advice. The advice they wish they could give to their younger selves. At this point, the advice captures over 1,000 years of earned wisdom from these beau…
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This is a bonus preview of our Patreon-only episode in which Jeff and Rebecca talk about their favorite non-book things of 2025. To listen to the full episode and all previous bonus content, become a Patreon member here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Book Riot
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Why Storytelling Is Becoming a Real Job in 2026
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7:17Storytelling isn’t a “soft skill” anymore. It’s becoming a core business function. In this Workfluencer Trend Report, Rhona breaks down why companies are actively hiring for storytelling roles, not as PR rebrands, but as strategic hires tied to trust, hiring, and growth. From Google and Microsoft to Notion restructuring entire teams around narrativ…
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In this episode of Ditch Diggers, hosts Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher), talk about the horrors of ADHD convincing creative folk that they can do ALL the things. The post [DD] Can Mur Do ALL the Things? appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.By Mur Lafferty
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30: The System for Starting a GLP-1 (Without Losing Your Mind) with Cathy Olson
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26:38You know that late-night scroll: the one where you're desperate, searching for answers, and all you find are horror stories or shiny success reels? I’ve been there. Cathy Olson has too. We’re living in the age of extremes, especially when it comes to GLP-1 medications. The internet is flooded with before-and-afters, hot takes, and scary headlines. …
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388 | Your 2025 CEO Report: The Four‑Step Framework to Reset Your Content Strategy
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22:48If you sprint through your creative business all year, it's easy to end the year without a single moment to catch your breath. It's even easier to roll into January 1 with another checklist and no real clarity on what actually worked. Before 2026 begins, you're invited to hit the reset button with one powerful tool I use every single year: the CEO …
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