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New Books in Science Fiction

New Books Network

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Bestselling and award-winning science fiction authors talk about their new books and much more in candid conversations with host Rob Wolf. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-fiction
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Genre Fiction Podcast

Jack Roney and Harry Colfer

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Authors Harry Colfer and Jack Roney interview fellow authors, writing experts, and publishing industry professionals to chat about all things fiction writing. Uploads every second Monday.
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“The Bookish Introverts Podcast” delves into the quiet joys of books with hosts Amazon Best-Selling Christian Fiction Author Brett Nelson and avid reader Melanie Dyer. Together, they explore the profound impact of fiction on introverted souls as they unravel tales, share insights, interact with authors, and maybe even bring a few “special guest readers” along the way. Quiet minds, big bookshelves. You don’t want to miss it.
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Midnight Burger

Business Goose Media

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"A must-listen indie podcast." - The Guardian "A beautiful, kind, wonderful story." - BBC Radio When Gloria took a waitressing job at a diner outside of Phoenix, she didn't realize she was now an employee of Midnight Burger, a time-traveling, dimension-spanning diner. Every day Midnight Burger appears somewhere new in the cosmos along with it's staff: a galactic drifter, a rogue theoretical physicist, a sentient old-timey radio, and some guy named Caspar. No one knows who built Midnight Burg ...
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The Science in The Fiction

Marty Kurylowicz and Holly Carson

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This is both a science and a science fiction podcast. We dig deep into the biggest ideas in science fiction, using science to elevate the conversation about sci-fi, and sci-fi to promote science education, curiosity and vision. We talk to science fiction authors about the science in their fiction, then talk to scientists about the same topic, and catalyze conversations between the two.
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How i Died

Audiohm Media

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Bodies are piling up in the strange town of Springfield, and forensic pathologist Jonathan Spacer intends to find out why. But, Jon isn’t without his own secrets… He can talk to the dead, for starters. A full-cast serial fiction podcast for mature audiences. Available now on all podcast apps. Find us on Patreon for premium content, including bonus episodes and early access: https://www.patreon.com/HowIDied
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Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000

Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna

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Artificial Intelligence has too much hype. In this podcast, linguist Emily M. Bender and sociologist Alex Hanna break down the AI hype, separate fact from fiction, and science from bloviation. They're joined by special guests and talk about everything, from machine consciousness to science fiction, to political economy to art made by machines.
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Three Dads Talking About Anime

Three Dads Talking About Anime

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Welcome! Join us, three normal dads, as we sit around and talk about anime. We’ll go through new shows, classics, oldies but goodies, and some of our favorite shows, characters, and moments. Whether you stick around or just listen for just an arc or two we appreciate you stopping by! (Disclaimer: We are not a spoiler-free show, listen at your own risk to the episodes and shows that are discussed.)
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Talking Scared

Neil McRobert

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Conversations with the biggest names in horror fiction. A podcast for horror readers who want to know where their favourite stories came from . . . and what frightens the people who wrote them.
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Books Brothers

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Two brothers talk through the BEST non-fiction books about science, evolution, culture, history, complexity science, nature, cognitive neuroscience, artificial intelligence.
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Selected Shorts

Symphony Space

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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
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Since 2005, The Center for Fiction has been presenting some of the most celebrated authors in contemporary fiction. Fiction Talks features exclusive talks taken from our vast archive and new interviews with celebrated writers, bringing you the thoughts, feelings, and advice of great authors from the world of fiction. The Center for Fiction is the only nonprofit literary organization in the U.S. solely dedicated to celebrating fiction. We work every day to connect readers and writers through ...
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Facts Or Nonsense

Louis Carter

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Fiction - based Real Talk - Storytelling - History (Multilingual) Untold Histories and Celestial Stories Join us as we delve into intriguing tales from the past alongside captivating astronomical insights.
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Exploring science fiction from all angles - covering the past, the present and the future! We cover science fiction books, film, TV and other media. And we talk about classic or "golden age" SF alongside modern SF, using our "past/present/future" angles. Your hosts: Phil Nichols of the Bradburymedia website, who is also know for the Bradbury 100 podcast and the Bradbury 101 Youtube channel; and Colin Kuskie of the Take Me To Your Reader podcast. Both Phil and Colin love adapted science ficti ...
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Hosted by Robert, a Father, Husband and IT Professional for weekly discussions about Fatherhood, Manga, Anime/TV Shows and Gaming. Get a healthy mix of life and nerd talk as I share my adventures of what I'm reading, watching, playing and doing with my family. https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Intro and Outro music from https://www.youtube.com/c/RiftiBeats/videos
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Books & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & Creativity

Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing · Creative Process Original Series

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Books & Writing episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winne ...
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The Blindboy Podcast

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Hosted by Blindboyboatclub, who is an artist and author. An eclectic podcast containing short fiction, interviews and comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Talk Fiction To Me

Kendall & Jess

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We are two best friends that love everything book-related here to have a glass of wine and talk to you about our favorite novels. This podcast is for book lovers looking for anything from that nostalgic Young Adult to our current favorite New Adult/Adult novels. Join Kendall and Jess as they review their favorite (and least favorite) books, talk about page to screen adaptations, and daydream over their favorite book boyfriends.
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Lore

Aaron Mahnke

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The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
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Dissecting Dragons

J.A. Ironside & M.E. Vaughan

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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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Bat Force Radio

The Bat Force

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Podcast of the Batman! The Bat Force is a group of tight-knit friends from across the globe that came together through the passion of Batman. Bat Force Radio is the most thorough, well-rounded and consistent Batman podcast to date! This show delivers everything imaginable from the world of the Dark Knight and DC in general! [ Rated Mature | Explicit Content ] - Subscribe and rate in iTunes!
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Jim (Father) and Zach (Son) talk about their ideas and perspectives on fantasy fiction, starting with Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series but straying in various other directions as well. The generational difference in how they view what they read will become obvious (and entertaining, they hope!). Come enjoy our debates and explorations over what all these books mean, and see who you agree with.
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Science Fiction Rating System

Sam Draper, Alex Humphrey, Chris Reading

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Join Sam, Alex and Chris as they rank every science fiction film EVER. Every week we dissect a new film before adding it to a giant and highly scientific ranked list. We review a film a week until we run out of films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Eating the Fantastic

Scott Edelman

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I've been going to science fiction, fantasy, horror, and comic book conventions since I was 15, and I’ve found that while the con which takes place within the walls of a hotel or convention center is always fun, the con away from the con—which takes place when I wander off-site with friends for a meal—can often be more fun. In fact, my love of tracking down good food while traveling the world attending conventions has apparently become so well known that one blogger even dubbed me "science f ...
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Bucci | WFMU

Bucci and WFMU

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Podcast of the weekly radio call-in show “Bucci” hosted by Bucci on WFMU. Astonishing audio adventures and mundane audio tasks. Bucci draws the picture, the callers color it in - with words! YOU can call-in too! 201-209-9368 - LIVE Tuesdays 6-7pm EST on 91.1/ 91.9FM in NYC/NJ, or stream it on wfmu.org All the Archives at https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/B2
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American Girl Talk

Caroline Schaeffer, Celia Tise

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A show for all former (and current) historical fiction girlies to geek out and re-experience some of our favorite classic childhood books. If you had one or more historical events that you hyper-fixated on as a child, this is the podcast for you!
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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. All the way from France, Elizabeth Musser joins us this week to chat about her latest release, a wonderful WWII novel called From the Valley We Rise. She's es…
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“I like young people to know that they're extremely powerful. So I'm one person, but I think I always had this positive idea about my role. You cannot let anyone tell you what limitations are there, so you shouldn't feel limited by anyone telling you this is as far as you can go, or this is what you can do. I think only you know about that, and I t…
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Hosts Brett Nelson and Charity Middleton talk with Tracie Peterson, "The Queen of Historical Fiction," who shares her journey in Christian fiction. She discusses her writing process, the importance of research, and the themes of forgiveness and faith in her work. She reflects on her experiences with rejection, the evolution of the genre, and the si…
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Even though we know that some past episodes have probably spent too much time talking about awards, our latest chat begins with some thoughts on—well, awards. With Nebulas, Hugos, Shirley Jackson, Ignyte, World Fantasy, etc., there are just too many to ignore. We soon drift off into other topics. Gary is looking forward to hosting a panel discussio…
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Sam Leith's guest in this week’s Book Club podcast is one of the most popular living thriller writers. Karin Slaughter has made her native Georgia her fictional territory, and she joins Sam as she launches a new series set in a whole new county, with the book We Are All Guilty Here. They talk 'planning versus pantsing', what it means to write viole…
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After the string of major deaths at the end of the previous season, a documentary crew interviews those involved to tell the true story of how everything went down. A personal note from the team: This episode is made in a completely different format than everything else we've done, which was both a fun opportunity and a challenge. The rest of the s…
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Discover the hidden gems of science fiction and fantasy literature! In this episode, we're counting down the most overlooked SFF books of each year since 1960, books that deserve attention from the book community. From debut authors to under-appreciated series, we're shining a light on the books that flew under the radar. Whether you're a seasoned …
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I’m coming to you from the heatwave from hell – and I’ve never been more burdened by my body. And that is exactly the topic that this week’s guest has written all about. Rose Keating is an Irish writer, whose debut collection, Oddbody, presses enquiring fingers deep into the bizarre meat of our lives. These stories are about the inherent disgust of…
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Nearly everyone loves Robert Prevost, the unassuming baseball fan from Chicago who unexpectedly became Pope Leo XIV this year. But as he prepares to spend his summer in Castel Gandolfo he has some difficult decisions to make. Is he prepared to clear up all the doctrinal confusion created by his predecessor Pope Francis? And will he allow liberal bi…
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Supervisory Special Agent, F.B.I. (Ret.) Mark Safarik was one of the most respected members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s elite Behavioral Analysis Unit, during which time he established himself as an internationally recognized expert in the analysis and interpretation of violent criminal behavior. Mr. Safarik’s law enforcement career sp…
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Welcome back! This episode I briefly vent about a situation with my daughters basketball team. Then I dive into my review of the game Antro which is a rythm runner from a Barcelona studio. The back half of the show is a deep dive into whats coming for the Summer Anime season. The game code was provided by Gatera studio for review purposes. Timestam…
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📅 LIVE Every Monday at 6 PM EST!Welcome to TOPT Podcast, your go-to podcast for all things One Piece & entertainment! This week, we dive deep into One Piece Chapter 1153. Don't miss out on our insights, theories, and debates. Share your thoughts in the comments!👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe to join our growing community. We appreciate your support! ❤…
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Thomasina Miers is a chef, writer and restaurateur who co-founded Wahaca – the award-winning restaurant group that brought bold, sustainable Mexican street food to the UK. Her new book, Mexican Table, is out in August. On the podcast, Thomasina tells Lara about early memories of stirring onion with her mother, why she moved her family across the wo…
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Addy's back and she's learning all kinds of lessons in this week's episode! From proper spelling to the inner machinations of dealing with mean girls, our little lady is learning that wars don't just happen on the battlefield; they happen in the classroom as well! Where will her allegiances lie? Is Harriet the worst? Should Sarah have gotten her ow…
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We apologize for the wait, but we finally get back to the W National BA with a lightning round. We forgot to mention Angel Reese trademarking MEBOUNDS. But everything else, I'm sure we nailed it. Saki's father is mentioned. It goes better than most of you expect MAD Shredcommendations As of this record it's STILL P-P-P-PRIDE Month. Olivia Benson ge…
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Get ready for an in-depth review of the epic Audible Original Impact Winter Season 3! Creator Travis Beacham's fourth installment of this audio drama will be arriving soon, so let’s dive into all the twists and turns of Season 3 in preparation, a season that was unforgettable. From the shocking reveals to the heart-pumping action sequences, Jim is …
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Angela Carlisle resides in the hills of northern Kentucky and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and The Christian PEN. Angela’s debut novel, Secondary Target, was a Parable Weekly top seller and was included in the Library Journal Stars So Far listing. Angela is an editor by day and prefers to spend her free time reading, baking, an…
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There have been a number of navel-gazing interviews with the Prime Minister over the weekend. Across thousands and thousands of words, he seems to be saying – if you read between the lines – that he doesn’t particularly enjoy being PM. In better news, Labour seems to have quelled the welfare rebellion. Liz Kendall is making a statement in the Commo…
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What will happen this week? How will our team react to all the shenanigans in Dr Stone world? Why in the world does Chest not have his snacks OFF air?! All this and much, much ... much more on 3DTAA. If you want to reach out, leave a comment or find us on Substack (substack.com/@3dtaa), X (the artist we wish was still named Twitter) (x.com/3DTAA), …
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I love it when authors take their adventures and passions and turn them into excellent stories for children that both show those passions AND entertain. Listen in to see how Yvonne M. Morgan did that with her Mary the Missionary story. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I loved hea…
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Folklore often preserves something from deep in the past in a way that can still be experienced in the present. But ghosts aren’t the only lingering reminder of days gone by that we might bump into. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Re…
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Get ready for a thrilling ride as we dive into a slasher novel like no other! Set at the eerie Indian Lake, this chilling tale will keep you on the edge of your seat. With its unique blend of suspense, horror, and intrigue, this novel is sure to appeal to fans of the slasher genre. Join me as I delve into the twisted world of Indian Lake, where not…
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Time for a wrap-up episode for this series! We’ve already identified the top three science fiction and fantasy novels of every year since 1950, based on the data of sales, awards, and fan ratings. Crunching the numbers in the same manner as in the prior episodes, now by viewer request I’ve determined the three best SFF novels of the entire decade. …
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What happens when an author sets another book at the location of a few of your personal favorites? Squeals? Yep. Pumped fists? Absolutely. Impatience to get your grubby paws on it? Oh, yeah. Listen in to see why this book is making a big splash. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. T…
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As Labour rebels appear to have forced concessions from Keir Starmer over welfare this week, former Conservative MP Steve Baker joins James Heale to reflect on his own time as a rebel, and to provide some advice to Labour MPs. Steve, an MP for 14 years and a minister under Theresa May, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, tells James about the different rebe…
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Disney, purveyors and creators of magical family friendly (mostly) entertainment have existed through an interesting and checquered 9 decades. The company is responsible for some of the most beloved fairytale retellings and pioneered the animated feature film. However, it's not all magic kingdoms and pixiedust. As with all multi billion dollar corp…
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In this episode on Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu talks with Aziz Rana about his brilliant and bracing article recently published in New Left Review, “Constitutional Collapse.” They talk about how the Trump administration and its enablers are shredding a liberal “compact” which was established in in the 1930s through the …
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USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Kaira Rouda has written more than twenty novels beloved by readers and acclaimed by critics, who’ve called her books “chilling, satisfying suspense” (Good Housekeeping) and “delightfully wicked fun” (Kirkus Reviews) that are “destined to fly off the shelves” (Library Journal). She’s distinguished herse…
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Get ready to explore new worlds and discover hidden gems! In this episode, we're counting down the top science fiction and fantasy books so far for the 2020s that you absolutely must read. From epic space operas to magical quests, we've got you covered. Whether you're a fan of authors like Andy Weir, Martha Wells, or Sarah J. Maas, or you're lookin…
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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Peter Frankopan argues that Israel’s attack on Iran has been planned for years (2:00); just how bad are things for Kemi Badenoch, asks Tim Shipman (13:34); Francis Pike says there are plenty of reasons to believe in ghosts (21:49); Hermione Eyre, wife of Alex Burghart MP, reviews Sarah Vine’s book How Not To Be a …
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Against all odds, Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old state assemblyman and proud 'Muslim democratic socialist' won as as the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor. Aidan McLaughlin wrote about this for Spectator World. On this episode of Americano, Freddy Gray speaks to Aidan about how Mamdani defeated the favourite Andrew Cuomo, whether his succ…
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Join the discussion as we dive into the world of science fiction and fantasy to find out what are the best SFF novels from each year of the 2010s. From acclaimed authors like Patrick Rothfuss and Brandon Sanderson, to hidden gems and debut novels that took the world by surprise, this list has it all. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just looking…
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Meg Wolitzer presents stories by the incomparable Margaret Atwood, drawn from SELECTED SHORTS’ archives and a live performance evening hosted by the author. “There Was Once” is a brief satire about the art of writing and the importance of free speech. It’s performed by René Auberjonois, Zach Grenier, and Jane Kaczmarek. “Widows,” performed by Ellen…
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AFTER ESCOBAR is the gripping true story into the rise and ultimate takedown of what former DEA head Thomas Constantine called “the biggest and most powerful crime syndicate in history”, as told by the agents themselves. By the early 1990s, Colombia’s Cali cartel had become responsible for nearly 85% of the cocaine that reached U.S. soil and 90% wo…
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“ It's a really dangerous time we're living through, and I do think that when we talk about these progressive policies, a huge problem in the US is that we still have a lot of stigma left over from the Cold War that keeps us from really great ideas because they're branded as socialist or communist. And I’ve seen, in the time I've been a journalist …
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This week it's time for another spoilercast as Predator-stans Alex and Sam take a look at Dan Trachtenberg's new animated Predator anthology. Join us for a spoiler-filled breakdown (you have been warned!) of each part of the film - join us for vikings, samurais and lots of shouting Yaujta at one another. Also, Alex talks about 28 Years Later a bit …
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This week: war and peace Despite initial concerns, the ‘Complete and Total CEASEFIRE’ – according to Donald Trump – appears to be holding. Tom Gross writes this week’s cover piece and argues that a weakened Iran offers hope for the whole Middle East. But how? He joined the podcast to discuss further, alongside Gregg Carlstrom, the Economist’s Middl…
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Outliers Get to Know host Tracey Devlyn sits down with debut author Travis Kennedy to talk about his outrageously fun, heart-thumping, satirical thriller—THE WHYTE PYTHON WORLD TOUR. A dream gig. A secret mission. A Cold War about to blow its amp. It’s 1986 and L.A. drummer Rikki Thunder is on the brink of stardom with Whyte Python—until the band’s…
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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. Amy Lynn Green returns to the show this week to chat about her new release, The Codebreaker's Daughter. She tells us about how codebreaking began in the US du…
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