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Welcome to The Laylee Emadi Podcast—the show for creative entrepreneurs who are ready to step into the spotlight as educators, speakers, and industry leaders. Whether you’re building your first course, booking stages, or scaling your impact, this is your space for candid conversations, actionable strategies, and the real talk no one else is having. Host Laylee Emadi is a speaker, coach, and founder of The Creative Educator Conference, helping you grow your influence without losing your authe ...
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Join host Mike Jones as he discusses music in the lives of creative and interesting people! Mike talks 1-on-1 with the various people he has met as a jazz pianist and music director for Penn & Teller. Music plays a part in how creative people are inspired, whether someone is an accomplished musician or just listened to their favorite album on repeat in school. With humor and curiosity, Mike talks music with some fascinating people!
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Join J.D. Myall from Writer's Digest and Drexel University on 'Craft Chat Chronicles' for interviews with New York Times best-selling authors. Delve into the art of writing, uncover insights and tips on crafting bestsellers, as well as effective publishing and book marketing. Perfect for aspiring and seasoned writers, and students alike, this podcast combines creative writing expertise with real-world publishing experience. Tune in for transformative literary guidance.
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Unlocking the secret of wellness through the transformative power of sleep. Explore the depths of sleep and its profound impact on health with Nyree Penn, MHSc., CAA. "Sleep Reimagined" reveals how reclaiming restful nights can redefine your days and unlock a life of true wellness.
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The Fantasy Writers’ Toolshed is a podcast for aspiring and experienced fantasy writers who want to master storytelling, creative writing, worldbuilding and character creation. Hosted by author Richie Billing, each episode features practical writing advice and tips, publishing guidance, and inspiring interviews with bestselling authors, editors, historians, psychologists and even an FBI Special Agent. Learn how to write, edit and market your stories with confidence. New episodes released mon ...
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Creative discussions with creative people. From actors to writers, key note speakers to behavioural experts. Listen to an in depth discussion moving where the conversation takes us. Not your average conversation.
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Each episode, long-time worldbuilding duo Lauren Harris and Adryn Erickson pair with Farm to Taber's plant medicine PhD, Dr. Sarah Taber to interview experts on topics like Ancient Trade Routes or 3D Printing in Space, then use what they learned to brainstorm a sci-fi or fantasy world listeners can use and make their own.
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We probe the sharpest minds in AI in search for the truth about what’s real today, what will be real in the future and what it all means for businesses and the world. If you’re a builder, researcher or investor navigating the AI world, this podcast will help you deconstruct and understand the most important breakthroughs and see a clearer picture of reality. Follow this show and consider enabling notifications to stay up to date on our latest episodes. Unsupervised Learning is a podcast by R ...
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RSVP is hosted by Roz Mcgee and Stephanie Penn, two native Detroiters. These two friends have known each other since high school and they’ve maintained a thriving friendship ever since. They share their lives, who they are and their opinions on several topics. Some aspects of their lives are similar, other aspects are different which erupts into some serious conversations. Even when they disagree the love is always there. RSVP will feature their latest news, decisions and hot topics in the news.
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The Lit Fantastic is a podcast series about authors and their obsessions. Each episode features host Neil Aitken in conversation with writers of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction at various stages of their careers.
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Insights, encouragement, and actionable advice designed to help writers craft sensational novels and build their best writing lives. Always in 30 minutes or less, so you can get back to writing. Hosted by author and Well-Storied.com founder Kristen Kieffer.
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"Not every book is for every child, but for every child there is a book." The Children’s Book Review, is a resource devoted to children’s literature and literacy. In the Growing Readers Podcast, we produce author and illustrator interviews focused on the best books for kids of all ages. We help parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and librarians to grow readers.
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About Connective Tissue with John C. McGinley Multi-dimensional creative force John C. McGinley has created a space where storytelling and storytellers, current events, conflicts, creativity and kindness come together at the same table to find the connective tissue between them. A safe space for critical thinking, McGinley and his guests explore different perspectives in the kind of candid conversations listeners will not hear in normal interviews. With guests ranging from Academy Award winn ...
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Delve into the dynamic world of modern advertising agencies.
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The Provoking Prosperity Podcast I Supporting Creatives to Break Free From The Constraints of Conformity & Infuse Their Business With Purpose & Authenticity
Miranda Mitchell I Human Design, Gene Keys & Embodied Leadership Guide
Where voice becomes medicine. And prosperity begins within. Welcome to the Provoking Prosperity Podcast—a sacred space where shadow meets stillness, voice meets vibration, and truth returns home to the body. I’m Miranda Mitchell—voice guide, intuitive channel, and embodied teacher of Human Design, Gene Keys, astrology, and somatic integration. As a 2/4 Manifesting Generator, I’m here to stir the parts of you that have been silenced, provoke what’s been repressed, and midwife your most authen ...
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Strictly Jazz Sounds (SJS) features the finest legacy and contemporary jazz musicians and beyond. Every episode will feature an in-depth interview with current jazz musicians and their music, or jazz music producers, music critics and writers and jazz music venue owners/operators. SJS is about all things jazz. Host Steve Braunginn was on the air 20+ years for WORT89.9-FM.
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Think Outside The BlueBox Podcast by BlueBox Digital is not just a podcast; it's a movement. Broadcasting from Tampa, FL, we're setting the stage for a revolution in creativity, thought leadership, and entrepreneurship. Our mission? To shine a spotlight on the daring, the innovative, and the visionary - the people who are not just thinking outside the box but are redefining it. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bluebox/subscribe
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The remarkable people you will be hearing from on these podcasts are not necessarily more remarkable than you or I but they have clarity about their purpose. Without exception, they have had to confront and overcome challenges in their lives and, in doing so, have gained a high level of consciousness. We can be grateful then that they have chosen, through their work, to contribute to others from their heightened sense of awareness and understanding.
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Emma talks (and often walks) with her guests in different locations, hearing their experiences of London, the world, and life, and discovering what choices they are making to redefine themselves along the way. The conversations are geared to inspire, entertain, and bring a little more breadth to the way you yourself may be thinking - wherever you are in the world.
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2026 Trends And Predictions For Indie Authors And The Book Publishing Industry with Joanna Penn
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1:11:12What does 2026 hold for indie authors and the publishing industry? I give my thoughts on trends and predictions for the year ahead. In the intro, Quitting the right stuff; how to edit your author business in 2026; Is SubStack Good for Indie Authors?; Business for Authors webinars. If you'd like to join my community and support the show every month,…
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Penn Holderness on ADHD, Creativity, and Why Your 'Weird' Brain is Actually Awesome
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38:24In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze welcomes Penn Holderness—content creator, podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author—to discuss his picture book, All You Can Be With ADHD (co-authored with Kim Holderness). Penn shares his journey from being diagnosed with ADHD in college after chewing on a fly swatter at hi…
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Eric Mingus - "You had to be in the room to really appreciate that bass sound"
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1:06:17We are so excited to have Eric Mingus on this week’s episode! In fact, that Mike stammers through the first part of the episode because he’s so excited! Luckily he gets past that and he and Eric have a wonderful discussion about his own recent projects and a little about growing up as a member of jazz royalty with his dad Charles Mingus. Note: Occa…
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231: Your Voice Is Your Most Valuable Asset with Tomasha Suber
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6:34If you’ve ever wondered whether your voice is really valuable enough to be paid for, consider this episode your wake-up call. Tomasha Suber shares a behind-the-scenes insight that most speakers wish they had when starting out. Speaking is not just a visibility play—it’s a revenue strategy and your voice is an asset. Want to become the kind of speak…
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Season 3 Episode 1: From Self-Publishing to Newbery & Emmy Wins: Kwame Alexander’s Inspirational Path
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39:34Send us a text From aspiring biochemist to bestselling author, Kwame Alexander's literary journey is nothing short of inspiring. What if a single college poetry class could alter the course of your career? For Kwame, that moment came with Nikki Giovanni at Virginia Tech. Kwame reveals how this pivotal experience ignited his passion for writing, ult…
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My 2026 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn
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37:17Happy New Year 2026! I love January and the opportunity to start afresh. I know it’s arbitrary in some ways, but I measure my life by what I create, and I also measure it in years. At the beginning of each year, I publish an article (and podcast episode) here, which helps keep me accountable. If you’d like to share your goals, please add them in th…
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Is Technology Helping or Hijacking Your Sleep? Exploring Digital Disruptors and Better Rest
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44:03Welcome back to Sleep Reimagined, where we dive into the science, stories, and innovations shaping the way we rest. In today’s episode, host Nyree Penn confront a modern dilemma: is technology truly helping us get better sleep, or is it quietly sabotaging our nights? From the irresistible urge to scroll on our phones before bed, to the ever-expandi…
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Another year ends, and once more, it's time to reflect on our creative goals. I hope you can take the time to review your goals and you're welcome to leave a comment below about how the year went. Did you achieve everything you wanted to? Let me know in the comments. It's always interesting looking back at my goals from a year ago, because I don't …
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Season 4 Episode 3: From Courtrooms to Bestsellers: Jeff Zentner's Literary Journey and Insights
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39:12Send us a text What does it take to transition from a legal career to becoming a bestselling young adult author? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we share thrilling updates, including my exciting new role at the Neighborhood Literary Agency under the guidance of the renowned Eric Smith. We'll discuss my progress on two major writing projects: a …
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230: Instagram Marketing That Doesn’t Feel Gross with Shannon McKinstrie
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30:24Instagram growth without the gimmicks? Yes, please. In this episode, Shannon McKinstrie brings a refreshing perspective to marketing, ditching the “hot take” culture and helping people show up online in ways that feel human, ethical, and effective. We dive into what types of posts convert, how to overcome content paralysis, and why the “rules” of I…
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Season 2 Episode 12: Expert Writing Tips from JR Dawson: From First Pages to Final Drafts
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50:36Send us a text Unlock the secrets of crafting unforgettable stories with JR Dawson, the brilliant mind behind "The First Bright Thing." In our latest episode of Craft Chat Chronicles, JR takes us on a journey from her humble beginnings writing short stories during her MFA at Stone Coast to landing a major publishing deal with Tor. Discover the resi…
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AI Vibe Check: The Actual Bottleneck In Research, SSI’s Mystique, & Spicy 2026 Predictions
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1:18:04Ari Morcos and Rob Toews return for their spiciest conversation yet. Fresh from NeurIPS, they debate whether models are truly plateauing or if we're just myopically focused on LLMs while breakthroughs happen in other modalities. They reveal why infinite capital at labs may actually constrain innovation, explain the narrow "Goldilocks zone" where RL…
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Tim Jenison: building an analog recording studio in a digital world
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1:01:59Today we are excited to have Tim Jenison on the podcast. If we were looking for guests who would literally embody the name of this show, Tim would be the perfect guest. He is an inventor, filmmaker, musician, and amazing technician who’s current project is to build a recording studio using only analogue gear. He knows his tech and he knows his musi…
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Ep 80: CEO of Surge AI Edwin Chen on Why Frontier Labs Are Diverging, RL Environments & Developing Model Taste
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48:01Edwin Chen is the founder and CEO of Surge AI, the data infrastructure company behind nearly every major frontier model. Surge works with OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google, providing the high-quality data and evaluation infrastructure that powers their models. Edwin reveals why optimizing for popular benchmarks like LMArena is "basically optimizi…
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How can you be more relaxed about your writing process? What are some specific ways to take the pressure off your art and help you enjoy the creative journey? With Joanna Penn and Mark Leslie Lefebvre. In the intro, Spotify 2025 audiobook trends; Audible + BookTok; NonFiction Authors Guide to SubStack; OpenAI and Disney agreement on Sora; India AI …
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RJ Barker is a critically acclaimed and award-winning fantasy author of the Wounded Kingdom and Tide Child trilogies, and certainly one of the best writers around right now. In this in-depth interview, RJ shares his story of getting into writing, honing his craft, and the process of creating his brilliant stories. We delve into creating characters …
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Ep 79: OpenAI's Head of Product on How the Best Teams Build, Ship and Scale AI Products
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56:16This episode features Olivier Godement, Head of Product for Business Products at OpenAI, discussing the current state and future of AI adoption in enterprises, with a particular focus on the recent releases of GPT 5.1 and Codex. The conversation explores how these models are achieving meaningful automation in specific domains like coding, customer …
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Two Different Approaches To Selling Books Direct With Sacha Black And Joanna Penn
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1:19:18What does it really take to build a multi-six-figure author business with no advertising? Is running your own warehouse really necessary for direct sales success — or is there a simpler path using print-on-demand that works just as well? In this conversation, Sacha Black and I compare our very different approaches to selling direct, from print on d…
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229: The Power of Brave Events for Entrepreneurs ft. Christina Olivarez
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6:46A safe space is necessary, but a brave space changes everything. In this snack-sized episode, I’m sharing a powerful moment from a conversation I had with Christina Olivarez inside the Sought-After Speaker System. Christina breaks down why it’s not enough to just create safety, but you have to create courage. Her event goes beyond inspiration and b…
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Season 2 Episode 11: The Agent Behind the Hits: Suzie Townsend on Creating Bestsellers!
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1:15:22Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to transition from a high school English teacher to a vice president at a top literary agency? Susie Townsend shares her compelling story of uncertainty, bold moves, and serendipitous opportunities that led her to New Leaf Literary and Media. You'll uncover her insights on the publishing industry's inner w…
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Ep 78: Jordan Schneider, Host of China Talk, on AI Race, Key Policy Decisions & Unpacking Geopolitical Chip Tension
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1:13:22This week on Unsupervised Learning, Jacob Effron is joined by Jordan Schneider, host of China Talk, who challenges widespread assumptions about US-China AI competition. China's AI development is driven by private capital and market competition—not central government planning—with companies like DeepSeek, Alibaba, and ByteDance operating more like S…
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Howard Reich: Writing about Music and History
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53:56In this episode, Mike chats with former Chicago Tribune music critic, Howard Reich. Howard shares his journey from being a jazz critic to becoming an accidental filmmaker and opera writer. He emphasizes the role of music in storytelling and the importance of critics in promoting lesser-known artists. He also reflects on his transition to new artist…
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Ep 77: Anthropic’s Dianne Na Penn on Opus 4.5, Rethinking Model Scaffolding & Safety as a Competitive Advantage
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42:03This episode features Dianne Na Penn, a senior product leader at Anthropic, discussing the launch of Claude Opus 4.5 and the evolution of frontier AI models. The conversation explores how Anthropic approaches model development—balancing ambitious capability roadmaps with user feedback, making strategic bets on areas like agentic coding and computer…
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How Hormones and Neurotransmitters Shape Your Sleep at Every Stage of Life
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35:53Welcome to a brand-new season of Sleep Reimagined! In this episode, hosts Nyree Penn dives deep into the powerful connection between sleep and hormones, a topic that affects all of us, but which many people overlook when trying to improve their rest. Nyree Penn unpacks what’s really going on beneath the surface when sleep feels elusive, exploring w…
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Writing Free: Romance Author Jennifer Probst On A Long-Term Author Career
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1:03:14Why do some romance authors build decades-long careers while others vanish after one breakout book? What really separates a throwaway pen name and rapid release strategy from a legacy brand and a body of work you’re proud of? How can you diversify with trad, indie, non-fiction, and Kickstarter without burning out—or selling out your creative freedo…
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A Writer’s Journey: Bad Art Friend and the Messy Realities of Writer Friendships
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1:03:13Send us a text Ever had a friend steal your kidney story? Neither had we until we dove into the notorious "Bad Art Friend" literary scandal that rocked the writing world. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, we unpack what happens when writer friendships go spectacularly wrong—and why creative relationships can be both essential lifelines and pote…
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How to Gamify Your Business with Paul Pape
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53:39TEDx speaker and creative entrepreneur Paul Pape joins Anthony Rivera to talk about blending creativity with business. Known as the "Santa for Nerds," Paul shares how he turned sculpting into a global business and why artists need to stop selling their art—and start selling their story. Think Outside The BlueBox Podcast SEASON # 3 EP # 5 Guest: Pau…
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Writing The Future, And Being More Human In An Age of AI With Jamie Metzl
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1:02:14How can you write science-based fiction without info-dumping your research? How can you use AI tools in a creative way, while still focusing on a human-first approach? Why is adapting to the fast pace of change so difficult and how can we make the most of this time? Jamie Metzl talks about Superconvergence and more. In the intro, How to avoid autho…
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228: What Retreat Hosts Really Look For in a Speaker
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8:07Retreat hosts aren’t just booking a speaker, they’re inviting you into the most intimate room they’ve built. That changes everything. In this final episode of our speaker selection series, I’m pulling together my favorite clips from interviews with incredible retreat hosts inside my course, the Sought-After Speaker System. This time, we’re zeroing …
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Season 2 Episode 10: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market: Amy K Runyan’s Top Manuscript Tips
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53:12Send us a text Ever wondered how to captivate an agent’s attention with your manuscript? Join us for an enlightening conversation with award-winning historical fiction author Amy K Runyan on this episode of Craft Chat Chronicles. Amy shares her invaluable insights on avoiding common pitfalls in student writing, establishing clear communication with…
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Episode 30-Mark Turner: Jazz and Race-Tells It Like It Is
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1:27:51Welcome to Strictly Jazz Sounds. In this episode, we spotlight saxophonist Mark Turner, an LA native known for his technical brilliance and soulful undertones. Turner's music is influenced by R&B and jazz from his upbringing, as well as legendary saxophonists like Warne Marsh and John Coltrane. Mark's humility and self-deprecation are evident, but …
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Ashley Kahn: How do you listen to new music?
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1:00:01Our latest guest is Ashley Kahn, author, educator, and deep thinker! He and Mike discuss how people discover and listen to music today and how it differs from the past. More info for this episode: Paul Simon's Graceland (YouTube) Dr John - There Must Be A Better World Somewhere (YouTube) International Society of Jazz Arrangers & Composers John Beas…
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Lessons Learned From Author Nation 2025 With Joanna Penn
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1:20:28In early November 2025, I attended and spoke at Author Nation in Las Vegas. It was a fantastic conference for authors at all levels, and in this episode, I share my lessons learned and tips from reflecting on the event. In the intro, scam emails and what to watch out for; Spotify launches Recaps, and how I currently self-publish audiobooks; Success…
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Season 3 Episode 6: Shalini Abeysekara Guide to Thriving in the Publishing World
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57:51Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to transform rejection letters into a publishing triumph? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as Shalini Abeysekara shares her inspiring journey from facing countless rejections to celebrating the success of her debut novel "This Monster of Mine." Shalini unveils the secrets behind balancing a demanding legal…
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The Biggest Mistakes Authors Make (According to a Writing Coach) | Suzy Vadori on Character Creation, Worldbuilding & Author Growth
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44:28Are you repeating the same writing mistakes without realising it? In this episode, writing coach and author Suzy Vadori reveals the biggest errors she sees in authors, and how to avoid them. Join Richie Billing and Suzy Vadori as they explore Suzy’s journey from businesswoman to bestselling YA fantasy author and coach. We dive into her unique appro…
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From Pixar's Piper to Bunns Rabbit: Academy Award Winner Alan Barillaro's Journey to Children's Books
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47:01In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze welcomes Academy Award-winning director, animator, and author Alan Barillaro to discuss his middle-grade novel, Bunns Rabbit. Best known for directing Pixar's beloved animated short Piper, Alan brings over 25 years of animation experience to the page with a deeply moving tale about…
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Why Structure Matters More Than You Think. Writing Memoir With Wendy Dale
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54:10Why do so many memoir manuscripts fail to engage readers, even when the writer has lived through extraordinary experiences? What's the hidden code that separates a chronological account of events from a compelling memoir that readers can't put down? How do you know when you're ready to write about trauma, and where's the ethical line between truth …
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227: The Speaker Selection Process: What Event Organizers Look for in Speaker Applications ft. Jamie Fisher & Heather Leicy
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8:12Want to know what really happens after you hit submit on your speaker pitch? It’s easy to feel like your application disappears into a void, but today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the process that Conquer Live hosts take. I sat down with Jamie Fiscer and Heather Leicy to uncover what goes on behind the scenes when hosts choose speakers for th…
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Season 2 Episode 9: From History to Romance: How Eliza Knight Built a Bestselling Career as a Hybrid Author
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52:44Send us a text Ever wondered how a childhood love for storytelling can transform into a successful writing career? Join us as we sit down with USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight, who takes us on a journey from her early passion for writing to becoming a celebrated historical fiction novelist. Eliza shares invaluable insights from her educati…
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This week’s episode features Marc Myers. If you are a lover of all things music, Marc is the man for you. If you appreciate music's history and evolution, Marc is the man for you. If you have always wanted to get into jazz music but just didn’t know where to begin or what to listen for, Marc is the man for you! Marc is the creator of JazzWax which …
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Ep 76: Sora Creators Bill Peebles, Rohan Sahai & Thomas Dimson on Their Unexpected Viral Success
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1:03:23This episode features the core team behind Sora, OpenAI's groundbreaking video generation platform that became the #1 app in the App Store. Bill Peebles (research lead), Rohan Sahai (product lead), and Thomas Dimson (engineering/product lead with Instagram background) discuss the unexpected viral success of Sora's launch, the product journey that l…
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Creating While Caring With Donn King
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1:02:18What happens when your creative dreams collide with the demands of caregiving? How do you keep writing when you're caring for someone full-time? Can you still be a creative person when traditional productivity advice simply doesn't work? With Donn King. In the intro, Agatha Christie meets Mr Men [BBC]; Podcast guesting and co-writing [Stark Reflect…
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226: 10 Insider Tips from Event Hosts on What Makes a Speaker Stand Out
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7:51What do event hosts actually look for when they book speakers? I sat down with 10 powerhouse event hosts who not only curate stages, but often speak on them too, and asked exactly that. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to bring you their top 10 tips. These aren’t just theories; they’re what real decision-makers are looking for when the…
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A Writer’s Journey: Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and the Future of Vampire Storytelling
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1:09:36Send us a text Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" has captivated audiences with its fresh take on vampire mythology set against the racially charged backdrop of 1930s Mississippi. This Southern Gothic tale follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack (both masterfully portrayed by Michael B. Jordan) as they return home to open a juke joint, only to encounter supern…
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A Writer’s Journey: Black Representation in Vampire Stories from The Vampire Diaries to Interview with the Vampire
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58:04Send us a text The supernatural world of vampires has captivated audiences for generations, but how these stories represent Black characters reveals much about our evolving cultural consciousness. In this thought-provoking episode, we dissect three influential vampire shows through a craft and representation lens, tracking a remarkable evolution fr…
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From the Big Bang to Your Kid's Burp: The Secret Life of Carbon with Melissa Stewart
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40:47In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze welcomes award-winning science author Melissa Stewart to discuss her latest picture book, From BAM to BURP: A Carbon Atom's Never-Ending Journey Through Space and Time and YOU. With over 200 science books for children under her belt, Melissa takes listeners on an extraordinary jour…
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Loki Is In Charge. How Authors Can Thrive In A Time Of Transition With Becca Syme
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1:05:26Why does the publishing industry feel more chaotic than ever, and what can writers do about it? How do you know if you're truly burned out or just creatively empty? When should successful authors start saying no instead of yes to every opportunity? Becca Syme shares her hard-won wisdom about navigating burnout, embracing unpredictability, and knowi…
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225: How to Show Up and Stand Out as a Speaker ft. Joanna Waterfall
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5:10It’s not just what you say on stage—it’s how you show up in the room. In this snack sized episode, Joanna Waterfall shares what really makes a speaker memorable from a host’s perspective. Spoiler: it’s not just a killer keynote. Joanna gets real about the importance of showing up authentically before, during, and after your talk. We talk about how …
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Season 2 Episode 8: How Paris, Cancer, and COVID Shaped a Memoir: Robin Allison Davis’s Journey
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41:57Send us a text Ever wondered what it’s like to face a life-threatening illness in a foreign country during a global pandemic? Join us for a conversation with debut author Robin Allison Davis, who shares her deeply personal journey of living in Paris while battling cancer. Robin gives us a window into the complexities and emotional toll of navigatin…
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AI Round Up: Ari Morcos from Datalogy AI and Rob Toews from Radical VC on Karpathy Reactions, OpenAI’s Dealmaking, & Bubble Reality Check
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1:16:53This episode features Rob Toews from Radical Ventures and Ari Morcos, Head of Research at Datology AI, reacting to Andrej Karpathy's recent statement that AGI is at least a decade away and that current AI capabilities are "slop." The discussion explores whether we're in an AI bubble, with both guests pushing back on overly bearish narratives while …
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