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Life and Books and Everything is a podcast hosted by Kevin DeYoung where discussions center on, well, life and books and everything. As a church pastor and theology professor, Kevin loves to talk about faith, theology, history, current events, and the occasional hot topic. We hope you will learn something, laugh a little, and get some good book recommendations along the way.
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The Art of Manliness

The Art of Manliness

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The Art of Manliness Podcast aims to deepen and improve every area of a man's life, from fitness and philosophy, to relationships and productivity. Engaging and edifying interviews with some of the world's most interesting doers and thinkers drop the fluff and filler to glean guests' very best, potentially life-changing, insights.
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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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Do You Want to Be Happy? Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to happiness, and it is found in the Beatitudes of Jesus. In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus revealed the shocki ...
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How about a break — for your ears? At CNN, we know the news can be a lot to take in. So each week, 5 Good Things offers you a respite from the heavy headlines and intense news cycle. Treat yourself to something fun and uplifting every Saturday as we share the bright side of life from all over the globe.
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For Good

Joseph "JoJo" Simmons

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What if healing yourself was the first step to changing the world? This is a space for grounded, soul-level conversations about mental health, emotional intelligence, personal growth, and what it means to live with intention. Here, healing isn't a trend, it's a lifelong commitment. Through vulnerable storytelling and honest reflection, For Good helps us reconnect with purpose, reimagine legacy, and choose growth — for ourselves, our families, and our communities. At the heart of it all is Jo ...
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Wattle City Church

Pastor Stuart Rodgers

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Sermons & Bible Teachings Wattle City Church is situated in Maryborough, Central Victoria, Australia. We are an evangelical Pentecostal mission focused church. Our aim is to help people get their name into the Lambs Book of Life. May you receive blessings and revelations as you listen to these podcast messages.
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The Good Book Company Podcast

The Good Book Company

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This is The Good Book Company Podcast, a show where we have lively conversations with authors about church, culture and the Christian life. The Good Book Company produces biblical, relevant and accessible resources for the church.
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Ladies and gentlemen...drink deeply from the fountain of Craig Kilborn’s new podcast...The Life Gorgeous. Join me on a journey to improve your life… I love giving back. It’s about deep breathing, drinking in moderation, and feeding your soul good music, great movies and the wonderful, unscripted drama of pro sports.
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Old Man Orange

Spencer Scott Holmes and Ryan Dunigan.

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Talking, discussing, breaking down, & reviewing classic films, retro video games, comic book good times, & funny life stories filled with a crisp of Orange taste. Young Adults, Old Man Attitude. If you enjoy having fun & laughing about all your favorite parts of media, while getting into all the nitty gritty, well come on by, hang out, and have a listen. Party on! Old Man Orange is Spencer Scott Holmes, Ryan Dunigan, Dave Candito, Josh Bullock, Cameron Curbelo, Wes Younger, and other great f ...
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Fans of On Being and Los Culturistas love this 2024 GLAAD Media Award nominee for Outstanding Podcast. Featuring Carmen Maria Machado, Alison Bechdel, Jennifer Finney Boylan, Greg Louganis, Becky Albertalli, and so many more, guests from across the rainbow tell these authors how their books helped them overcome alienation, gender dysphoria, familial homophobia, and being outed. Essayist and Lambda Literary Fellow John Parker hosts the conversations with a gentle and energetic style, standing ...
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You may think you know Anthony Scaramucci: a Harvard Law School graduate who cut his teeth at Goldman Sachs, went on to build two successful businesses and had an 11-day stint in the White House. What people don’t know is he’s an avid reader, endlessly curious, history buff with a restless mind. In his new podcast, Open Book, listeners will hear and get to know the real Anthony: the proud son of immigrant parents, a long-suffering New York Mets fan and a father of five. Each week, he’ll invi ...
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Hosted by Andrew Neel, The Meditations & Wisdom Podcast offers a year-round companion with meditations and powerful reflections to help you relax, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself. Each episode blends mindfulness, emotional clarity, and practical wisdom, perfect for beginners or seasoned meditators. Discover calm, cultivate presence, and transform your daily life. The new season (2026) is based on Andrew Neel's book : 365 days of Life Wisdom - https://amzn.eu/d/ibU3cN7 Leading Voic ...
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Good One

Vulture

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Good One is a longform celebrity interview show that explores the creative process with a sense of humor and a great selection of hats. It's hosted by Jesse David Fox, who is a Vulture senior writer and the author of Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture and the Magic that Makes it Work. Good One is a co-production of Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Check out Good One on Youtube
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⚔️ Do you long to inspire your children with stories of heroes in history and with the greatest story ever told--the word of God? 🛠️ Do you want to equip your children for life in the world, so that they’ll have wisdom and understanding as they face the challenges in whatever work God calls them to? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Do you desire to live and learn together with your family, using good books and real-life experiences to build relationships that will last a lifetime? In this podcast, you’ll find real-l ...
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Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor and philosopher who wrote Meditations; insights which were considered to give the meaning of life. The book was not written with the intent to be published. It offers a noteworthy chain of challenging situations which are a reflection on spirituality and enumerate the struggle to understand oneself and one's role in the universe. Written in the style of a journal, Meditations emphasizes that life in this world is short. Aurelius was a stoic philosopher who ...
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Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Dr. Becky Kennedy

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Join clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Becky Kennedy on her weekly podcast, as she takes on tough parenting questions and delivers actionable guidance—all in short episodes, because we know time is hard to find as a parent. Her breakthrough approach has enabled thousands of people to get more comfortable in discomfort, make repairs after mistakes, and always see the good inside. You'll gain the tools to embody your authority while developing a stronger parent-child connection, helpi ...
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A podcast for comic book fans, hosted by Mike Rapin. IRCB features a rotating, 2-person panel of diverse comic book experts discussing what they’re reading with a comic book specific topic every week. New episodes every Wednesday.
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In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily escape from them – we've got an author who will speak to you, all genres, mood and writing styles included. Catch today's great books in 15 minutes or less.
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Dads on Books

Michael Walker & David Patrick

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Dads on Books is a podcast hosted by David Patrick and Mike Walker. The 2 dads discuss books, focusing on those read by their children and sometimes revisiting titles from their own childhoods. The podcast showcases their personal connections to the books and how their perspectives have changed as parents.
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Doing Good

Celebrating those who do good!

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The Doing Good podcast celebrates those who are doing good! Listeners are inspired and educated by weekly interviews with nonprofit volunteers who share their personal passions and stories. All ages, races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, and disabilities are featured. It is produced by Doing Good, a 501c3 nonprofit, doinggood.tv.
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Live Life Happy

Andrea Seydel

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Live Life Happy with Andrea Seydel – The Podcast for Book Lovers & Lifelong Learners Welcome to Live Life Happy with Andrea Seydel! If you love books that inspire, transform, and empower, you’re in the right place. This podcast is all about book summaries and actionable takeaways from incredible authors who pour their wisdom into books on happiness, well-being, and personal growth. Now in Season 3, we’re diving even deeper—taking the powerful insights from these books and applying them in re ...
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SheReal

SheReal

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Mysterious life................Child abuse, any abuse, The POWER of living! Sharing painful stories to help others. Justice, awareness. Stop the shame. Putting the pieces back together . My life: good, bad, ugly. The strength I’ve found through horrific struggles. Everyday struggles. Forgiveness The fuctional events in my everyday life
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WTF - Stories and Advice

Caroline Cranshaw and Daryl Gove

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Caroline Cranshaw and Daryl Gove, are two expat hypnotherapists living in New Zealand. They love having chats with interesting people, telling crazy stories and giving hopefully good life advice. Listen if you are interested in psychology, tips for improving your mental health, sex life and relationships, WTF news, funny stories, the paranormal, book reviews, shocking listener stories, health tips and advice on how to improve your life... Warning: Adult language. If you are easily offended, ...
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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

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Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Le ...
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Plegge's Pages

Derek Plegge

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Hey everybody, my name is Derek Plegge and I am the host of Plegge's Pages! As a husband, father, and small town pastor, I have found immense benefit from reading Christian books. In this podcast, I hope to not only share my love for reading, but also direct you to some life-changing books!
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I created this podcast to help smart, successful women like you finally get everything you want in love—and in life—by turning your attention inward, where real transformation begins. Because the truth is: when you change, everything does. This isn’t another podcast about how to “fix yourself” to be chosen. It’s about becoming so whole, grounded, and self-led that you choose what—and who—gets to be in your life. As a former psychotherapist turned truth-teller and life disrupter, I’m not here ...
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Looking for a fun way to explore the Bible? Join Master Storyteller, Michael Wood, M.Ed., M.S., as he brings the easy-to-read version (ERV) of the Bible to life! Perfect for young Christians or those curious about the Good Book, our dramatized podcast features unique voices, thrilling music, and captivating sound effects. Dive into all 66 books with engaging introductions showing you how everything connects from Genesis to Revelation. Thanks to Bible League International, you can trust its a ...
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Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults

Bedtime Stories with Taesha Glasgow

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Do you have trouble drifting off to sleep? My mission is simple. To help you relax, put the stressful day behind you and drift off to sleep. In every episode, I will read an old story in the public domain. So lie down, settle into your pillow, close your eyes, and let me read you a bedtime story to help you sleep. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodcast.com/support Hosted on Ac ...
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Check us out at podcast.memod.com for our entire library of podcast episodes! Each week we do a deep dive into a nonfiction bestseller. Self-Help. Psychology. Business. Philosophy. In around 30 minutes we cover the major themes and ideas of a recent hit, an important work, or an ancient classic. The result: concentrated wisdom that goes beyond the headlines, makes you think and helps you succeed in relationships, career, or business. The podcast builds on the work of Tom Butler-Bowdon, autho ...
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Fiction Between Friends

Josephine Angelini, Aileen Calderon, Alisa Hilfinger, Lauren Sanchez

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Part book club, part podcast, Fiction Between Friends is a celebration of how a really good book can come into your life and change it. No scathing reviews or negative commentary, just great books and engaging conversations. Hosted by four childhood friends from the suburbs of Massachusetts, each episode covers either four books they’ve loved from the past, or a new release that just hit the bookshelves. It is an idyllic place for bibliophiles to rekindle their love for an old favorite or fi ...
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Comic book connoisseur and pop-culture pundit Coy Jandreau and actor, writer, and filmmaker Jake Lloyd Bacon chat all of the genre entertainment news and new releases from the world of comics, film, and television -- as well as take listener hotline questions that spark deep fandom conversations, games, fun hypotheticals and so much more! Plus weekly comic pull lists and streaming recs to help you navigate the ocean of genre art we're all floating in. Coycast is a part of the Dragon Wagon Ra ...
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Hello and good you are here. ECSL is a podcast for individuals who are interested in learning about a variety of topics to help with life decisions. Many of my presentations are from life experience; employment, college, travel, community work, film, genealogy, creative arts, fashion manufacturing, hair design, teaching, book reads, anthropology and other social topics.Podcast is here quarterly.
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"I should be writing" is what people say, but they rarely do it. This podcast is designed to help you get past those blocks, whether it's what your teacher told you when you were a kid, to being totally sure you'll never be as good as (FAV AUTHOR) so you might as well quit.
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Kelly Corrigan Wonders

Kelly Corrigan

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Welcome to Kelly Corrigan Wonders, a place for people who like to laugh while they think and find it useful to look closely at ourselves and our weird ways in the hopes that knowing more and feeling more will help us do more and be better. Author of 4 New York Times bestsellers about family life, Kelly wonders about loads of stuff: is knowing more always good? Can we trust our gut? How does change actually happen? We only book nice people who have a sense of humor and know things worth knowi ...
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In 2017, Wicked author Gregory Maguire set out to tell the backstory of another classic fairytale. His novel Hiddensee focuses on Herr Drosselmeyer, the powerful toymaker in The Nutcracker. In today’s episode, we revisit a conversation between Maguire and then-NPR host Lulu Garcia-Navarro. Maguire tells Garcia-Navarro about his interest in writing …
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Mike, Kait, and Nick take a journey through a smattering of Winter Holiday and Christmas themed comic books all the way from “classic” super hero fair, an anthology book with a mixed reception, and even a book that is a little more somber and sad but keeps it local. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:38 - The Quarry 00:10:44 - H…
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Day 358 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Nehemiah 1-2, Nehemiah, who works for the king in a land far from his home, learns that his hometown, Jerusalem, is in ruins. He feels very sad and prays to God for help. The king notices Nehemiah's sadness and asks why. Nehemiah explains and asks the king if he can go back to rebuild Jerusalem. The …
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We talk about why the realization “I could this this task better myself” can help us identify possible opportunities. We also talk about how to give a bad review in a nice way, and share imaginative accountability strategies. Resources & links related to this episode: Obituary for John Charles Craft Take the "Four Tendencies" personality quiz Forty…
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In this episode of WTF Stories and Advice, hosts Daryl Gove and Caroline Cranshaw address a letter from a 36-year-old man struggling with porn addiction and its detrimental effects on his marriage and mental health. To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/ https://www.darylgove.com/#/ https://www.youtube.c…
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Welcome to the new Season of Meditations & Wisdom, the daily podcast companion inspired by my new book designed to help you start each morning with clarity, depth, and a renewed sense of purpose. In this trailer, I share why I created this journey, what makes it different, and how just a few minutes a day can transform the way you think, feel, and …
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In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Stephen F. Black to talk about his book, The Adventures of Tarum Mon: The Sphere of Time, available now. He talks about his journey as a debut author with autism. Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xexusuncovered/ Threads: https://www.threads.c…
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Spencer and Ryan are on the big 700th episode of Old Man Orange Podcast and they are doing what they have always done. Talking Batman and having laughs. This time with a Christmas theme for the winter season with Batman - Santa Claus - Silent Night. A comic book tale that has way more Justice League going on than it needs to for only 4 issues. But …
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“We’ve always been inventing and reinventing new worlds for taking care of each other. We just have to notice.” We asked our subscribers to send us audio postcards to encapsulate where they live, what makes it special, and what people get wrong about the place that they call home. For this holiday season, we've woven together an aural tapestry from…
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Happiness is the subject of thousands of articles, podcasts, and scientific studies. Yet all this focus on happiness doesn’t seem to be making people any happier. In fact, the more they try to be happy, especially by fighting to get rid of bad feelings and cling to good ones, the more unhappy people often become. My guest would say that the first s…
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Mike and I discuss why we're "nervous bulls" on markets—with the Fed cutting rates and Trump pumping money into the economy, valuations look attractive, but an exploding wealth inequality gap and growing political backlash could trigger a revolution that ends the bull market. We dive into housing affordability (half of America earns below what's ne…
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Kelly and Kate Bowler return for their annual, end-of-the-year "Crappy Happy" tradition—this week, the crappy. They wade into the losses that don't announce themselves all at once: the thinning of what used to feel full, the realization that some struggles are life sentences, and the slow unraveling of institutions that once felt solid. Kate reflec…
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Day 357 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Ezra 10, the people of Israel realize they have broken God's rules by marrying people who didn't follow God. They decide to follow Ezra's guidance to make things right by ending those marriages and promising to follow God's rules from now on. It's about admitting mistakes and trying to fix them.In Re…
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In this solo episode of the For Good Podcast, Joseph "JoJo" Simmons reflects on gratitude as more than a holiday tradition — but a daily practice that reshapes how we move through stress, pressure, and life itself. From slowing down to appreciating the small wins, JoJo shares why gratitude has become one of his most important tools for mental clari…
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Oh, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays one and all! It's The Life Gorgeous Christmas Spectacular. Kyle Kringle aka Kyle Theige joins Kilby and they talk favorite Christmas memories including the best gift they ever received. And, oh boy, does Kilby have a special Xmas gift from his happy childhood. It's a ventriloquist doll!! Yes, and hear the stor…
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As a gift to listeners, I read O. Henry’s classic "The Gift of the Magi"—a timeless reminder of what really matters most for our happiness during the holidays. Resources & links related to this episode: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry (Amazon, Bookshop) I read "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens (Amazon, Bookshop) I read "The Snow Queen" by H…
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Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series has sold more than 300 million books since the first installment was published in 2007. The star of the series is the famous line drawing, Greg Heffley, a frequently frowning, middle-school-aged antihero. Now, Kinney is out with Partypooper, the 20th book in the series. In today’s episode, Here & Now’s Robi…
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A look back at 2025 and a preview of 2026 will air on December 30th! In our off weeks we play episodes of The Gaily Show which John hosts. The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ progressive news and talk radio show in the country airing in Minneapolis (AM950-KTNF) and Chicago (WCPT 820). In this episode, Ilana Masad joins us on The Gaily Show on th…
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Traveling with kids can make a vacation feel… not so much like a vacation. In this revisit of one of our favorite holiday episodes, Dr. Becky talks through how to handle sleeping in new places, airplane meltdowns, and backseat showdowns, so you can feel a little more prepared heading into holiday travel. Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https:…
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Send us a text Can you believe the end of 2025 is closing in? This episode is all about our book superlatives (worst, most disappointing, favorite character, etc.). Join us as we reflect on some of our best and worst reading experiences. Julia's Books Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Women by Kristin Hannah A Court of Thorns and Roses by S…
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Lots of fun as the Dads talk about The Story of the Wooden Coin, our first Christmas book—well, the first Christmas book at Christmas time. David dances on rhythm whatever that means; Mike chose the Hanukkah book, so, naturally, since David is Catholic, Mike chooses the Christmas book—wait, what?! Also, it’s our second episode in a row to reference…
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Day 356 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Ezra 8:15-9:1-15, Ezra, a leader of the Israelites, organizes a group of people to return to Jerusalem from Babylon. He makes sure they have priests with them. When they arrive, Ezra discovers that some of the Israelites, including priests and leaders, have married people from nearby nations who don'…
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Mahmood Mamdani — a professor of government at Columbia University and the father of Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s next mayor — has spent decades researching colonialism and its effects on the African continent. His work is both political and personal, influenced by his own experience in Uganda as an exiled citizen deemed nonindigenous by colonial structur…
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When we’re quoting someone who has articulated an important idea, it’s important to make sure that we’re quoting their entire point. Winston Churchill, Stewart Brand, and apocryphally, Harry Gordon Selfridge, are frequently only partially quoted. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's web…
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Fall asleep tonight to a charming holiday story by Ralph Henry Barbour. Order your copy of the Just Sleep book! A great Christmas gift https://www.justsleeppodcast.com/book/ Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodcast.com/support Or, you …
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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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Colleen Gilroy tells the story of her mother, Mary Pat—a woman who stayed up deep into the night knitting Christmas stockings, thinking about each recipient as her needles clicked in the stillness while everyone else slept. Mary Pat was a night shift NICU nurse who cared for thousands of fragile babies and their frightened parents, a leprechaun of …
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Day 355 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. Ezra 7:11-8:1-14 talks about a priest named Ezra who was given a letter by the king of Persia. The letter gave Ezra permission to go to Jerusalem and teach the people there about God's laws. Ezra gathered a group of Israelites, including priests and Levites, and they prepared to travel from Babylon to J…
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On this final episode of 2025, we look back at Future Cop: L.A.P.D. for the PS1 - the entry in the Strike series that was never to be. Still a great game though, but how will it fare in our annual Pod 'em Up Awards, which of course is also happening in this very episode! Also in this bumper end-of-year episode, we're skirting around some sensitive …
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The Happiness Factory brings holiday cheer to people who need it most. An elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas couldn’t afford their annual Christmas gifts for its students, until TikTok made the magic happen. These sisters live far away from each other, but this holiday tradition brings them back together. This group believes Santa comes in ever…
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Day 354 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Ezra 6, King Darius of Persia confirms a decree made by King Cyrus, allowing the Jews to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem. The temple is completed and dedicated with joyous celebrations. In Ezra 7:1-10, Ezra, a skilled teacher of God's laws, is granted permission by King Artaxerxes of Persia to go t…
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As the film adaptation of Waiting to Exhale celebrates its 30th anniversary, B.A. Parker and Andrew Limbong, along with It’s Been a Minute host, Brittany Luse, revisit its source material about four friends, Savannah, Gloria, Robin, and Bernadine, as they make their way through the 30s, in love and in life. Later on, special guest, Tia Williams, sp…
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With the holiday crunch in full swing, here are three practical hacks that can make this week easier to manage. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to Happier episode 96 Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, an…
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"It's a definitely a giftable type thing for the Tolkien lover in your life." In this somewhat festive episode we talk about all the books we weren't able to feature over the year, to let you know about books you may not have heard of. We go by blurbs and first sentences - video also shows book covers! We talk SF, horror, mystery, and more. Mur mig…
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Hey Fellow Dads, We want to continuously lead our families to think about Christ, to learn about Him, to love Him, to serve Him, and to share His gospel throughout the year. I think Christmas is a great time of year to recalibrate and refocus our attention on Him, especially as we prepare to step into a new year. Here are seven ways to help us do t…
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If your relationship looks good on paper but feels empty, this episode explains why settling in love keeps happening and how it quietly trains you to accept less in relationships. Hilary gets direct about why smart, capable women keep choosing the wrong men and staying in relationships that technically work but emotionally fall flat. This is not a …
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What does it take to truly see someone before they're gone? Kelly shares an essay she wrote for an evening celebrating awe, reflecting on attention as a practice—learning to notice in wild places with a guide who insists you look closer, then bringing that same discipline to a quiet room where it matters most. To learn more about listener data and …
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Day 353 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Ezra 4:6-24, the story tells about how some people who were against the Israelites rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem wrote letters to various kings, including King Artaxerxes, to stop the construction. They claimed that rebuilding Jerusalem and its Temple would lead to rebellion against the kings. T…
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Two new memoirs zoom in on important moments in music history. First, Paul McCartney’s new book Wings reflects on the life of his post-Beatles band, which he formed in London in 1971. In today’s episode, McCartney speaks with NPR’s A Martínez about establishing a distinct identity in The Beatles’ shadow. Then, Rob Miller founded Bloodshot Records i…
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Feeling stressed? Relax with tonight's bedtime story, Behind the White Brick by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Order your copy of the Just Sleep book! A great Christmas gift https://www.justsleeppodcast.com/book/ Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://just…
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Kate Vigurs is an independent historian, author, lecturer, and academic advisor. She is the author of Mission France and is a frequent contributor to TV, radio, and the press.Get her wonderful book Mission Europe: The Secret History of the Women of SOE Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investm…
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Day 352 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Ezra 2:68 to 4:1-5, the Israelites return to Jerusalem from exile. When they arrive, some people donate money to rebuild God's temple. However, when they start rebuilding, neighboring people who don't worship God try to stop them. They even write to the king to try to make the Israelites stop working…
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33 Place Brugmann opens with a list of the residents of a Brussels apartment building. The year is 1939 and Germany’s invasion of Belgium is on the horizon. Alice Austen’s debut novel winds together the fates of these residents under Nazi occupation. In today’s episode, Austen joins NPR’s Scott Simon for a conversation that touches on the backstory…
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If you are looking for a podcast where three friends talk about whatever they want to talk about and ramble on about sports, books, and grievances, then this is the episode for you! It’s also an opportunity to hear the three amigos laugh, tell funny stories, and end with a reflection on the many simple gifts and graces in their lives.…
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Spencer and Ryan are going back to 1992 to watch the Christmas spirit of Gotham in Batman Returns. It has been a good while since both of us have watched this film but it was a major part of our youth in the 90s. The film that almost ruined the fast food tie ins with how dark they took some stuff. That in hindsight is really more campy, almost like…
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Mike is joined by Danny and Zach to "reflect" on the New 52 over a decade later. What were the highs? The lows? The Geoff Johns and Jeff Lemires of it all? Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWA3qOq4h0 https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/chrisbaldie https://chrisbaldie.gumroad.com/l/EkoKx Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:48 - For…
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Day 351 of the Holy Bible One Year CHALLENGE. In Ezra 1-2:1-67, King Cyrus of Persia allows the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem after being exiled in Babylon. He even helps them rebuild the Temple by returning items taken by the Babylonians. Many Jewish families make the journey back, and they're listed by name in these chapters. It's a time o…
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