Weekly humorous short stories for grown-ups. Engaging plots, rich character development, and intelligent dialogue are carefully edited out. Enjoy!
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Cryptic Canticles brings you Bram Stoker's Dracula presented as a Radio Play, released on the days of the journal entries in podcast format. The text is taken from Bram Stoker's classic novel, but presented in character with enhanced audio and music effects.
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Welcome to ‘House of R,’ where Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore your favorite fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Marvel, and beyond. Whether they’re parsing mythology, story themes, and character arcs or tracing influences across decades of fantasy and sci-fi stories, Jo and Mal will be here weekly with Deep Dives into new nerd culture releases, nostalgic revisitations of their favorit ...
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Delightfully unsophisticated, these aren’t the movie recaps you expect—but they are the ones you deserve. Join us every Friday as we dive into a new movie, bringing the story to life in a brand new format. With immersive storytelling from two published authors, pearl-clutching jokes, character roasts, and hilarious banter, you can expect 45-50 mins of pure entertainment.
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A podcast to help fiction writers work through self-doubt and learn the craft of writing a novel.
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Your Undivided Attention
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Join us every other Thursday to understand how new technologies are shaping the way we live, work, and think. Your Undivided Attention is produced by Senior Producer Julia Scott and Researcher/Producer is Joshua Lash. Sasha Fegan is our Executive Producer. We are a member of the TED Audio Collective.
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The How to Write The Future Podcast offers fiction writing tips for science fiction and fantasy authors who want to create optimistic stories because when we vision what is possible, we help make it so. By science fiction and fantasy author and fiction writing coach, Beth Barany.
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to folks in illustration, graphic design, publishing, animation, and other creative fields about the ups and downs of their careers.
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Twin animators Tom and Tony Bancroft get together and talk about their Disney Animation past, the present animation business, and the future of animation. Interviews with talented artists, inspirational words, and wild speculation will help you grow as a person - or not. Sponsored by TaughtByAPro.com - your destination for the art instruction you need. See http://taughtbyapro.com for online animation, character design, illustration, comic arts, cartoon creation and more.
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In the time it takes to receive a Starbucks coffee, SciFi author Lancer Kind covers what's happning in popular science fiction film, tv, and books.
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In every episode, therapist (and reader!) Marisa Gelfand chats with novelists and therapists to explore the mental health struggles of fictional characters. Think, bibliotherapy: mental health with a literary twist. Characters in books and literature don't have access to a therapist's insights, but you do, and you walk away with the skills.
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Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.
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Stories feature on the Drabblecast are generally narrated by charismatic host, humorist, and musician Norm Sherman. A full production, the Drabblecast features multiple voice actors, music, and foley effects. The podcast has a finely tuned 'voice' that crosses all genres, including horror, science fiction, fantasy and 'other.' Special features include 100-word stories called, “drabbles,” 100 character stories coined “twabbles,” as well as Norm's own Bbardles, songs based on story themes. Ori ...
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Evil Men is a podcast hosted by three comedians - Chris Locke, James Hartnett, and Michael Balazo. Each episode, they select a single evil man, bad person, or fictional character and discuss what made them so damn evil - all while joking their heads off. You’ll hear some super interesting nuggets of information about dubious historical or cultural figures, provided by three guys who don’t actually know what the hell they’re talking about.
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Life's not easy for Doug Eiffel, the communications officer for the U.S.S. Hephaestus Research Station, currently on Day 448 of its orbit around red dwarf star Wolf 359. He's stuck on a scientific survey mission of indeterminate length, 7.8 light years from Earth. His only company on board the station are stern mission chief Minkowski, insane science officer Hilbert, and Hephaestus Station's sentient, often malfunctioning operating system Hera. He doesn't have much to do for his job other th ...
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Created by Michael Adams, author of The Murder Squad and Hanging Ned Kelly, Forgotten Australia delves deep into bloody crimes, dark histories, unsolved mysteries, eccentric personalities and bizarre happenings that are almost always stranger than fiction. Each episode brings to life people and events that were once known to everyone but are now barely remembered by anyone. Based on intensive original research, Forgotten Australia is crafted with a novelist’s eye for character and detail to ...
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On the Pencils&Lipstick podcast Kat talks to authors, editors and other professionals in the writing and publishing field to learn more about the craft of writing. If you're a writer or just love listening to author interviews about writing, Pencils&Lipstick is about to be your newest favorite podcast.
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Join Katie and Jordan, two friends who discovered similar reading habits and needed more time to talk books out of the office. They break down the best and worst fictional heroines and regularly struggle with pronouncing character names. Each book gets a few episodes, so spoilers beware! Looking for sneak previews and more content? Follow Not Another Heroine on Instagram and Youtube. https://www.instagram.com/notanotherheroine/?next=%2F https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8ASoin8JrmZP42In9QDxw
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Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel
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Welcome to the Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too. I'm your host, Heather Davis. I’m a seasoned book coach, developmental editor, and fellow storyteller. In my work with writers, I always see the same problems and roadblocks standing in their way and preventing them from achieving their dream of becoming a published author. So it’ ...
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Boston Blackie is a fictional character who has been on both sides of the law. As originally created by author Jack Boyle, he was a safecracker, a hardened criminal who had served time in a California prison. Prowling the underworld as a detective in adaptations for films, radio and television, the detective Boston Blackie was "an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend." The Boston Blackie radio series, starring Chester Morris, began June 23, 1944, on NBC as ...
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The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network features weekly shows hosted by Jim Hill and his collaborators. The lineup includes The Disney Dish with Len Testa, Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor, Epic Universal Podcast with Eric Hersey, I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey, Marvel Us Disney with Dan Graney, The Case For with Chris Cox, and more. Each series offers industry reporting, history, analysis, and insider stories spanning Disney, Universal, animation, film, streaming, and themed entertainment. With ...
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Good Scribes Only is a podcast featuring a novelist + venture investor (Daniel Breyer) and a novelist + founder (Jeremy Streich), who share an enthusiasm for literature. From classics to sci-fi, moderns to ancient philosophy, your hosts will ramble and banter about it all—particularly the topics they have no business discussing. Each episode dives into the craft of writing as well as questions of plot, character, theme, and philosophy in a work.
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The Disney Dining Show is a weekly podcast that reviews and discusses the dining at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, and occasionally other Disney destinations from all around the world including Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line! The Disney Dining Show is hosted by Ryan "Ryno" Clavin and other members of the DIS Team! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ever stayed up late because you can’t put down a book? Didn’t have anyone to talk to about the massive cliffhanger or your latest theory? Us too. We’re obsessed with books that pull us into their world, make us feel like we’re the main character, and cause us to forget how late it is. Every week, we deep dive into a contemporary romance or romantasy book and talk plot, character development, tropes, themes, theories, spice, and more. Think of each episode as having a conversation with friend ...
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Desperate Attune is an actual play podcast about characters with their identities in peril, played by an international cast devoted to fiction-first gaming, collaborative worldbuilding and complex character drama. Our current campaign is ’No Anthem’, using Apocalypse World: Burned Over. Desperate Attune is Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree), salty, Holly and Aadiyat (Soap).
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Hosts Aileen Kirk and Nicole Madden love combing through works of fiction, picking out their favorite characters and plopping them into reimagined scenarios and hypothetical situations. Utilizing games, Would You Rather quizzes and a healthy amount of conjecture, Aileen and Nicole dig deep into the subject du jour, unearthing a new appreciation for every single hottie with a body. So buckle up, grab a snack and get ready because on Hear Me Out, all your fictional faves are fair game.
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Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips
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Fiction Writing Made Easy is your go-to podcast for practical, no-fluff tips on how to write, edit, and publish a novel—from first draft to finished book. Hosted by developmental editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo, this show breaks down the fiction writing process into clear, actionable steps so you can finally make progress on your manuscript. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer looking to sharpen your skills, each episode offers insights on novel writing, story struct ...
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Welcome anime newbies, pro otaku, and everyone in between! This podcast releases one episode a week to give you your weekly dose of anime goodness. Each week, Blake and Spencer dive into the world of new and upcoming anime and manga titles, giving reactions and recommendations. We cover news, current season favorites, and even unreleased material! Find your next obsession here! Then, watch along with us as we rewatch episodes from a rotating cast of four ongoing shows. Relive your favorite m ...
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What should I read next? Ask Penguin is the podcast where your quirkiest, trickiest, and most urgent book questions get answered. Hosted by Rhianna Dhillon, we bring bestselling authors and Penguin insiders to explore some of your favourite books and discover new ones that you are yet to read. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Authors J.A. Ironside and M.E. Vaughan talk about books, films and all aspects of speculative fiction, from the nuts and bolts of writing it, to its (occasionally) obscure origins.
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Zena Dell Lowe is a seasoned and engaging teacher with a passion for writers and storytellers. Her focused, concise, and practical episodes (all roughly 20 minutes) not only explore the nuts and bolts of the craft, but also dive deep into the inner life of the artist and the "why" behind creativity. If you believe that story matters, you'll want to give this podcast a listen.
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Judge Lilly White is a FICTIONAL character created by Dr. Anelia Sutton for comedic, educational and entertainment purposes only. Backstory: Judge Lilly White was FIRED for helping too many and shares court secrets. About Me I'm Dr. Anelia Sutton — founder of Mission Possible University and creator of LawEd™, a movement to make legal education easy, fun, and available to everyone. I'm the author of The Law Revolution and host of the Legal Education NOT Advice Podcast™. I also created the vis ...
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Welcome, wanderers of the written word, to Fictional Problems, the podcast where two mostly-human writers embark on a quest to conquer the many-headed beast known as speculative fiction. Whether you’re tuning in from a dystopian megacity, a haunted library, or a coffee shop on the moons of Jupiter, this is the place where we talk all things writing. The monsters. The magic systems. The space-time paradoxes we accidentally write ourselves into at 2 a.m. Your hosts are Gary J. Martin and A.R. ...
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Each week, co-hosts, Alida Winternheimer, author and writing coach at Word Essential, and Kathryn Arnold, emerging writer, have conversations about the craft of writing fiction. They bring diverse experiences and talents to the table from both the traditional and indie worlds. Our goal is for each episode to be a fun, lively discussion of some aspect of story craft that enlightens, as well as entertains. Sometimes we have special guests. All episodes are available in video as well. Visit www ...
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A Weekly Podcast with Rangers John and Daniel. Carchats, Deckchats, and Birding Walks. Music from Rap to Rachmaninoff. Take a walk in the woods with us.
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Go beyond the blurbs and dive into the battlefield of thriller writing. Hosted by Evan Graver—author of the Ryan Weller, John Phoenix, and Stuntman series—Plot Recon is the podcast where thrillers get tactical. Each episode features raw, unscripted conversations with top authors, exploring the craft, strategy, and chaos behind action-driven storytelling. From tradecraft to character arcs, publishing tactics to real-world ops, this is not your average writing podcast. It’s mission briefings f ...
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Lex Out Loud is a podcast for writers, readers and all lovers of speculative fiction. I’m writing my third novel, and I’m taking you along for the journey. Whether you’re a writer or game master, or you’re just curious about the creative writing process, this show is for you! I discuss my writing process, and I share the insights I learn, as my experience grows.
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Welcome to Character Progression. Where, each week, you tell the world about the fictional characters who've had the greatest impact on your life and how they inspire you. Thank you for listening!
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Dumbgeons & Dragons is a funny, rules-light Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast where friends tell epic stories full of heart, chaos, and ridiculous choices. Whether you’re new to D&D, just learning the ropes, or a longtime fan who loves a lighthearted adventure, you’ll feel right at home at our table. Campaign 2 (Seasons 3 & 4) begins in the gritty city of Vintersmouth—a place of secrets, schemes, and spontaneous street magic. This season is the perfect place to jump in, with a fresh cas ...
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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 Cisco Kid was a popular film, radio, television and comic book series based on the fictional Western character created by O. Henry in his short story, “The Caballero’s Way,” published in 1907 in the collection Heart of the West. Films and television depicted the Cisco Kid as a heroic Mexican caballero, although in O. Henry’s original story he was a non-Hispanic character and a cruel outlaw probably modeled on Billy the Kid. The Cisco Kid came to radio October 2, 1942, with Jackson Beck i ...
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An indie fiction drama where ordinary lives collide with extraordinary forces over one apocalyptic weekend. Mercury’s Wake – Before Chaos is an indie audio drama by Stephanie Vlahos, based on her novel Mercury’s Wake – The Long Weekend. A Cadillac in the desert. A mysterious book. Eight strangers drawn to Las Vegas for a four-day reality-bending journey that spirals into UFO sightings, paranormal visions, high-stakes gambling, and a looming cosmic reckoning. Blending sci-fi, mystery, and sur ...
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Cozy Reads & Comfort Characters with Laurie Gilmore
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Send us a text We are absolutely smitten with this episode. 💖 This week on Fiction Fanatics, we’re joined by the wonderful Laurie Gilmore, and from the very first minute, it felt like chatting with a longtime friend. We talk about her writing journey, the heart behind her stories, and the magic of creating characters that feel like home. Laurie sha…
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Episode 462: Beauty is a Beast - the Problem with Ugly Characters in Speculative Fiction
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'Ugly' is a subjective term, of course. Tastes vary and opinions are heavily influenced by how we perceive someone or how much we like them. However, there are plenty of characters in speculative fiction who even on the page do not fit the parameters of being conventionally physically attractive. When those books are translated to the screen, often…
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In this episode, we dive into the contemporary romance book, Honeymoon Phase by Amy Daws. It’s the third book in the Mountain Men Matchmaker series and focuses on a friends-to-lovers relationship between Luke and Addison. This romcom book also has some of our favorite tropes, including marriage of convenience, he falls first, small town romance, sl…
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Marvel’s Leakiest Christmas Yet and Why Steve Rogers’ Baby Changes Everything (Ep. 7)
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Jim Hill and Dan Graney ring in the holidays with a Marvel conversation that somehow involves hacked PayPal accounts, cardboard Star Wars memories, and one of the strangest trailer rollouts in studio history. As Marvel’s Doomsday marketing quietly unravels through shaky theater footage and strategically ignored leaks, the guys dig into what’s reall…
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Rogue River Range War | The Cisco Kid (01-06-55)
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Original Air Date: January 06, 1955 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Cisco Kid Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Jack Mather (Cisco) • Harry Lang (Poncho) For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK…
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#225. Student Spotlight: From Zero Drafts to Dream Agent While Raising 4 Kids With Madi Unruh
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Learn how a busy parent finished a novel by following a clear roadmap that made it possible to pause, return, and keep moving forward. Between raising four kids, navigating pregnancy and newborn life, and juggling everything that comes with being a busy parent, Madi didn't exactly have ideal writing conditions. And yet, she finished her novel. In t…
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How “The Small One” Became a Very Big Problem for Disney (Ep. 338)
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With Drew Taylor sidelined by a nasty case of the Christmas crud, Jim Hill flies solo for this end-of-year edition of Fine Tooning. After a bit of seasonal vamping, Jim dives into animation news before kicking off the first half of a deep-dive holiday history lesson. This week’s episode sets the stage for a story that begins with a modest Disney fe…
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to New York Times best-selling author, cartoonist, and educator, Bob Eckstein, about why we shouldn’t be “open” to AI; how an artist can know when their work of art is done; why Bob wants illustrators to worry less; and more. To learn more about Bob, visit bobeckstein.com. Find Bob on Substack. Artists mentioned in this ep…
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PATREON ARCHIVE: Kenpachi: Weirdly Progressive - Patreon Ep. 14 [Bleach 53 - 59]
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Send us a text [Bleach 53 - 59] It is time for some sweet sweet Bankai battles! Also, sometimes when you are hanging out in the dark you just gotta stab your way out. Support the show Want to learn more about the show or just chat with us? Write to us at [email protected] Follow us @bandsgetjumped on BlueSky Find us on reddit at r/getjumped/…
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“Learning how to write fiction-- most people never learn in school, so we're learning as adults and therefore we're gonna have a huge learning curve.” - Beth Barany In this How to Write the Future podcast episode, “Writing Consistently: Facts and Myths,” host Beth Barany shares the common misconceptions about writing consistently, plus tips on how …
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To all our listeners I want to wish happy holidays to you and the ones you love. This week's story is an homage to an 80's horror classic "Killer Klowns from Outer Space." And had inspiration from the Canadian Horror Comedy "Slaxx." Additionally, we at Discount Storytime have been looking for a sponsor and, after doing some market research, found t…
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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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Disney Destiny’s “Meet-and-Play” Feels Very Starcruiser-ish (Ep. 563)
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Sam from Sam’s Disney Diary joins Len and Jim to spill the (highly theatrical) tea on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Destiny - where character “meet-and-greets” have evolved into full-on, semi-improvised encounters that can follow you across the voyage. Then Jim heads back to where Disney’s in-park 3D film history really begins, from …
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Australia’s Great Christmas Card Competition
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In 1881, after years of a Christmas card market dominated by wintry imports, the John Sands company launched a competition for Australian-themed designs, with the best and most popular artworks to be reproduced for sale to the public. Who would win? What did this contest and ongoing card mania mean for Australian cultural identity, women's employme…
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A 3-Day Book, a 30-Year Book, and Everything In Between with Author Susan Sloate
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What if you wrote one book in three days… and another in thirty years? That’s the creative range of today’s guest, Susan Sloate, and trust me—this conversation will make you breathe a little easier about your own writing timeline. In this episode, Susan and I get real about the messy, magical parts of the writing life: panic, procrastination, emoti…
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Manufacturing the Magic: Project Florida gets underway
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In the 28th installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid turn their attention to the Sunshine State. Which is where Walt, after an extensive land search, decides to build the East Coast version of Disneyland in the 1960s Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: What are some of the shell company names that Dis…
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The Holiday Gift Swap: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ for ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Season 2
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Mal and Jo get into the holiday spirit with a gift swap! This time they exchange ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Season 2 for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ Plus, they discuss the new ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser. (00:00) Intro (08:15) ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser (20:48) ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Season 2 (01:13:14) ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Prepare for one l…
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The Bros (finally!) review "K-Pop Demon Hunters"
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In the first half of the episode, Tom and Tony sit down to discuss some of the unexpected theatrical animation hits of the year and slide into the unexpected: a film review! In the second half, the brothers review (and critique) the biggest film of the year: "K-Pop Demon Hunters"!By Bancroft Brothers
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The Day Boris Karloff Walked Into the Commissary and Changed Hollywood (Ep. 82)
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Jim and Eric kick off this week’s show with a very on-brand travel mishap from Jim’s latest Hallmark-fueled road trip, then pivot back to the stuff you came for - Universal news, theme park weirdness, and one surprisingly deep dive into how Frankenstein’s Monster became the pop culture template we all still recognize today. Along the way: Epic Univ…
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Episode 464: Krampus The Grinch and Holiday Mischief - Why Christmas Needs Villains
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Every enduring Christmas story has a villain woven in somewhere - whether that's King Herod in the nativity or Ebenezer Scrooge, the Grinch of Hans Gruber in Die Hard. Whether the audience is rooting for huge redemption arc or waiting for the bad guy to take a nosedive off the Nakatomi Plaza, there's something about a festive story that uniquely le…
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We're Baaack!!!! Long story short, Discount Storytime is home. :-) If you have downloaded this episode, would you please, please click the "say hi" link below and let me know you received it? And, if you would, please let me know what genres you enjoy so I can tailor future stories for you awesome listeners. Thank you!!! "Bluer" is a parody of the …
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Free Video Tutorial for Screenwriting Writers are constantly told there’s a right way to structure chapters, paragraphs, and point of view—but is that actually true? In this episode, Zena Dell Lowe explores why great storytelling isn’t about following formulas and why clarity always matters more than cleverness. This episode is for writers who feel…
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SWRT 338 | Ask Alida: The Craft of Subplots
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In this week's episode of the Story Works Round Table, Alida answers questions all about subplots. This is a recording of our monthly Ask Alida live Q&A over on Substack! Make sure you join us next time to get your questions answered and enjoy a fun chat about writing craft! In this episode, we talk about subplots, what they are, why they are impor…
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No Anthem 03: Afterward, the Compromise
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A mortally injured Tar-Minotaur and a more-or-less perfectly fine Perfidelity make for the Tower, which Lady Iskandaric has now claimed. One conflict seems to follow another. Ahiri is just trying to live life, if only these people would stop doing things that make life untenable. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.pa…
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About the Book: Quicksilver is a dark, atmospheric romance by Callie Hart, known for her blend of emotional intensity, sharp suspense, and deeply drawn characters. The story follows Lissa, a young woman living under the shadow of trauma and secrets, and Zeth Mayfair—the dangerous, magnetic figure whose presence upends her world. Drawn together by c…
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What secrets does Jane Austen's house hold?
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In this special bonus episode, and to mark Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we step inside her home in Alton to uncover the life she lived there and the objects she treasured most. From first editions to her own annotated books which formed her personal library, we explore how her surroundings and daily routines shaped her writing - and how walking th…
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America and China Are Racing to Different AI Futures
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Is the US really in an AI race with China—or are we racing toward completely different finish lines? In this episode, Tristan Harris sits down with China experts Selina Xu and Matt Sheehan to separate fact from fiction about China's AI development. They explore fundamental questions about how the Chinese government and public approach AI, the most …
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Bonus: From Overwhelmed to Outlining: How 3 Writers Finally Started Their Novels
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What if the reason you haven't started writing your novel has nothing to do with how much you know? “I’m not ready yet” is one of the most common things I hear from writers. And on the surface, it makes sense. You want to feel prepared before starting something as big as writing a novel. But not feeling ready usually has very little to do with know…
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Owning Your Story (Instead of Adapting to Everyone Else's) and Young Fools
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Marisa chats with Young Fools author Liza Palmer and therapist Phil Lane, author of The Narrative Therapy Workbook for Self-Esteem, to explore the tension between external validation and an internal sense of self. From the stories we inherit to the identities we perform, they unpack how reshaping our personal narratives can move us from shape-shift…
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Dynamic Pricing Raises Eyebrows as Disney Sing-Alongs Raise the Volume (Ep. 78)
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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey are back for a very seasonal edition of I Want That To - and Jim’s latest “project” involves tracking down tiny reindeer snowmobiles to complete his Cars holiday display (because apparently Santa’s sleigh rules apply to Radiator Springs too). From there, the conversation jumps into Disney’s new “Find Merchandise” test ins…
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334 Lawerence and Christopher Connolly and the Characters of Minute Men
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Sign up for the Minute Men newsletter: https://concomentertainment.substack.com/ Other Minute Men news: https://concomentertainment.com/ Lawrence’s VBLog: https://lawrencecconnolly.com/vblog/ Lawrence is on BlueSky: @scop.bsky.socialBy Lancer Kind, science fiction author
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E215: Christmas Spectacular 2025 ft. Listener Questions
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Season’s greetings! We’re celebrating the holidays and rounding out the year with an episode (mostly) devoted to listener questions. What are the best restaurants in Toronto? What are the worst gifts we’ve ever received? What American products do we wish we could buy in Canada? Listen to find out the answers to these and so many more important ques…
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The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen
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In this episode, we dive into the romantasy book The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen. This is the first book in The Crucible series. The second book in the series is The Things Gods Break, and the third book, The Wrath Gods Reap, is slated for publication in November 2026. During this episode, we discuss how it didn’t take us long to fall for the q…
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Richard_Allistar_Disappears_in_Vacant_Lot
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Everything We Ate at Disney Jollywood Nights 2025
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Ryno, Hannah, Teresa, and Chloe attended Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 at Disney's Hollywood Studios and they had A LOT to eat and drink and they want to tell you all about the must-haves and don't do's in this episode of The Disney Dining Show podcast! Have you been to this Walt Disney World holiday festivity? Let us know what some of your favorite…
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Snack Credits: A Fudge Judge Renders the Verdict (Ep. 8)
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Snack credits are either the best little “vacation cheat code” Disney ever slipped into the Dining Plan - or a spreadsheet-powered trap that turns your family trip into a competitive sport. This week in the Court of the Disney World Resort, Len Testa and Chris Cox argue whether snack credits are a smart way to stretch your Walt Disney World dollars…
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