Best Hannah Hart Podcasts (2026)

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Ep 1 ACOTAR Book 1 Recap: Everything to Remember Before ACOTAR 6 18:49

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Join book besties, Kinsey and Karly, as they dive into a quick yet thorough recap of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Book 1 of the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas. Perfect for listeners preparing for ACOTAR 6 or refreshing their memory before the next book, this episode revisits the essential plot points, characters, relationships, and twists that star…

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The North Pole Unwrapped - Russell Kane, Felicity Aston and Lloyd Peck 42:22

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In this Christmas episode of The Infinite Monkey Cage, Brian Cox and Robin Ince head to the North Pole to explore the dazzling science behind the northern lights, the extreme adaptations that help animals - and even Santa Claus - survive the Arctic cold, and how the Earth’s magnetic field might just guide him home. Joining the monkeys are comedian …

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Ep 9 Brimstone Unanswered Questions: What Readers Want to Know Before Book 3 47:55

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Step into the quicksilver with book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they tackle the biggest loose ends, lingering mysteries, and reader-submitted questions from Callie Hart's Fae and Alchemy series. This episode marks the final stop in our Brimstone Recovery journey before we shift into our next season, and it dives deep into the questions kee…

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Monkey Business - Robin Dunbar, Dave Gorman and Jo Setchell 42:30

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In perhaps the monkiest Infinite Monkey Cage episode there’s ever been, Brian Cox and Robin Ince attempt to uncover the secrets of love, lust and friendship in primates. Swinging by to offer a hand (or tail) are evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar, anthropologist Jo Setchell, and comedian Dave Gorman. Together the panel explores Dunbar’s number …

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Ep 8 Fae and Alchemy Book 3 Predictions After Brimstone 42:47

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Step into the quicksilver with book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they continue the Brimstone Recovery phase with their biggest theories for Fae and Alchemy Book 3. This episode is packed with Brimstone spoilers, wild connections, and plenty of chaotic speculation as the hosts break down everything they noticed on their first read. In this e…

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beaumont abduction: The Woman on the Lawn 35:25

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In this final episode of 2025, Sleepers brings you one of the most significant witness accounts ever shared publicly about the disappearance of the Beaumont children. For nearly sixty years, she held her silence. She was a young mother on holiday at Glenelg on Australia Day 1966, sitting on the grass with her children, when a little boy played with…

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Head in the Clouds - Owain Wyn Evans, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Amanda Maycock 42:24

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Robin Ince and Brian Cox look up to the heavens as they try to ‘de-mistify’ the foggy science of clouds. They’re joined by Cloud Appreciation Society founder Gavin Pretor-Pinney, climate scientist Amanda Maycock, and former weather presenter and drummer Owain Wyn Evans, for a whirlwind tour of our too often-overlooked aerial realm. The panel explor…

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Fusion – Ria Lina, Yasmin Andrew and Howard Wilson 42:14

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Robin Ince and Brian Cox get all fired up, overcome their natural repulsion and come together for this stellar episode on nuclear fusion. They’re joined by plasma physicist Yasmin Andrew, fusion scientist Howard Wilson and comedian Ria Lina to uncover the secrets of star-making here on our planet. Together the panel discovers how the sun fuses atom…

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222. Cabbage Patch Kids and West Hartford's Toymaker Coleco 22:23

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During this holiday season, it seems like the perfect time to bring you the story of one of the bestselling toys ever - Cabbage Patch Kids! Inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 2023, Cabbage Patch Kids set every toy industry sales record for three years running from 1983-86, and has become one of the longest-running doll franchises in the United S…

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beaumont abduction : Hannah's Story 1:07:33

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In Episode 10, we mentioned Hannah, a survivor whose childhood memories may hold a crucial piece of the Beaumont investigations. In this episode, you hear her voice for the first time. Hannah takes us inside the threats, the fear, and the world of Les Davis as she lived it from the age of six. She speaks about photographs, a white dress, digging in…

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Ep 7 Brimstone Initial Thoughts & Reactions 1:29:14

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Step into the quicksilver with book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they officially begin the Brimstone Recovery phase of the Fae & Alchemy season. In this first post-release episode, the hosts share their immediate reactions to Callie Hart's Brimstone, diving into favorite characters, quotes, and the moments that left them reeling. They refle…

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What’s the deal with eels? – Lucy Porter, David Righton and Caroline Durif 42:26

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Fishing rods at the ready, Brian Cox and Robin Ince attempt to reel in a creature that has baffled scientists since Aristotle: the eel. Wriggling in to help them uncover the mysteries of one of nature’s slimiest subjects are marine scientists David Righton and Caroline Durif, and comedian Lucy Porter. How do eels navigate such vast distances so dee…

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Peter James and Sophie Hannah 45:30

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Bestselling authors Peter James and Sophie Hannah join Joe Haddow for a right royal Book Off! They discuss Poirot, Christie, Greene and many other writers they love - and give us some great book recommendations too. Peter and Sophie also chat about their new novels. Queen Camilla is a huge fan of Peter James' Roy Grace books - so much so that she i…

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What’s the time? - Marcus Brigstocke, Leon Lobo, Louise Devoy 42:18

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Robin Ince and Brian Cox wind up at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich – arguably the centre of time – to uncoil the mysteries of what time is and how on Earth (…and on moon) we keep track of it. Taking the time to join them are comedian Marcus Brigstocke, curator of the Royal Observatory Louise Devoy, and Head of the National Timing Centre Leon Lo…

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beaumont abduction: Who is Les Davis? 57:50

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In this milestone episode, Sleepers uncovers the most confronting revelations yet about Les Davis, a man whose name has sat on the edge of South Australia’s darkest stories for sixty years. Through the voice of Kane Davis, Les’s own grand-nephew, we hear the first-ever family account of a figure long hidden from the public record. His movements, hi…

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221. New Haven's Lt. Augusto Rodríguez, First Civil War Soldier from Puerto Rico 25:12

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More than twenty thousand Hispanic Americans served in the Civil War. When Cuban-born Loreta Velázquez's husband would not allow her to join him on the battlefield, she assumed the role of First Lieutenant Harry T. Buford to be near him. Philip Bazaar, born in Chile, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous exploits during the assault of F…

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Ep 3 The Ascended Interview: Grenwich & Lennox 56:10

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Join book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they sit down, once again, with Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox, the author duo behind the Sundered Realms Universe, which includes the Esprithean Trilogy (Riftborne and Duskbound) and the newly released The Ascended, book one in the Aesymarean Duet. This episode serves as a part two to our first inter…

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Mind-reading Computers – Phil Wang, Anne Vanhoestenberghe and Luke Bashford 42:42

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For once, Brian Cox and Robin Ince are on the same wavelength – with thinking caps firmly on, they plug into the science of brain-computer interfaces. Helping them decode the tech are neuroscientist Luke Bashford, biomedical engineer Anne Vanhoestenberghe, and comedian Phil Wang. Together the panel switches on to the possibilities of using implante…

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Tim Burgess and Tom Sheehan 38:12

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Charlatans lead singer, Tim Burgess, and music photographer, Tom Sheehan, join Joe Haddow for a war of the words. Tim and Tom have worked together on and off for over 30 years - and during that time, Tom has captured some of the most iconic images of Tim's band. They chat about their new collaboration 'How High: A Portrait Of The Charlatans' as wel…

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Ep 6 Quicksilver Bonus Chapters: Recap, Theories, and Hidden Clues 58:28

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Step into the quicksilver with book besties Kinsey and Karly as they close out the Brimstone Prep phase with a deep dive into the Quicksilver bonus chapters: The Gate: Part 1, The Gate: Part 2, The Maze, and The Fox. The Boots. The Dress. In this episode, the hosts revisit these pivotal Kingfisher POV scenes to uncover their hidden meanings and the…

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adelaide oval abduction: The Rings 53:23

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Sleepers: The Adelaide Oval Abductions #9 In 1973, seven-year-old Donna was at the Adelaide Oval the day Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirste Gordon disappeared. She played with two little girls outside the toilets. Then they were gone. Police interviewed Donna soon after, took her statement, and promised to follow up on the matter. They never did. For fift…

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220. Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Plant: The Promise and Peril of Nuclear Energy 29:18

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The Connecticut Yankee atomic power plant was one of the earliest commercial nuclear reactors in New England. Though it was dismantled at the turn of the 21st century, its legacy remains, both for the landscape of the Connecticut River Valley where it once stood, and for contemporary debates about energy today. This episode explores the plant's lif…

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Lisa Smith and Marcia Hutchinson 44:03

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This week Joe welcomes two debut authors - Lisa Smith and Marcia Hutchinson - who get head to head in a war of the words. They chat about their writing journeys, black voices in literature, coming to writing later in life and why sometimes, you can just use books as a way of getting back at people! THE BOOK OFF 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison VS 'Small …

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Ep 2 The Ascended Theories: Sundered Realms Connections 1:34:37

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Join book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they spiral through their biggest theories for The Ascended Book 2 and the wider Sundered Realms Universe created by Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox. This episode is divided into two parts for spoiler safety. The first portion focuses exclusively on The Ascended and includes spoilers for that book only…

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Joe Hill and Joe Abercrombie 1:09:59

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Bestselling authors Joe Hill and Joe Abercrombie join another Joe (the host) for a natter about books, films, horror, fantasy and much more. They discuss their brilliant new novels, 'King Sorrow' and 'The Devils', their writing processes and routines, Stephen King, James Cameron, film adaptations, comics - and - give us some brilliant book recommen…

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Ep 1 The Ascended: Initial Thoughts & Reactions (The Sundered Realms Universe) 1:53:02

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Dive into the Sundered Realms Universe with book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they share their first impressions of The Ascended, the new romantasy from author duo Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox that has taken BookTok and Bookstagram by storm. The first installment in the Aesymarean Duet, The Ascended expands the interconnected world reade…

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Ep 5 Callie Hart Insights & Clues for Brimstone & Beyond 38:14

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Step into the quicksilver with Kinsey and Karly as they collect and decode Callie Hart's most revealing interview moments for Brimstone and the wider Fae & Alchemy series. Pulling from recent tour stops and an Instagram Live, this episode gathers concrete details and intriguing teases, then organizes them into clear takeaways for listeners who want…

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adelaide oval abduction: Warrior Women #2 1:06:54

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Episode 8 of Sleepers takes listeners back to Yatina, the remote mid-north town in South Australia, where truth and terror share the same ground. In conversations with journalist Bryan Littlely, the survivor of the 1966 assault that ultimately led to the only prison time that Stanley Arthur Hart ever served, they recall growing up in Stan Hart's or…

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Ep 4 Quicksilver Worldbuilding, Lore, & Iconography Breakdown 39:32

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Step into the quicksilver with book besties Kinsey and Karly as they unravel the intricate lore, worldbuilding, and iconography woven throughout Callie Hart's Quicksilver, book one in the Fae & Alchemy series. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the mythology that shapes Yvelia; exploring its seven gods, the divine tree of life, and the myste…

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Callie Hart and Saara El-Arifi 44:36

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This week we welcome bestselling authors Saara El-Arifi and Callie Hart to the podcast, who go head to head in a war of the words. We chat fantasy, romantasy, maps, sexy fairies - and also learn a new word 'Chussy' (don't google it!) Callie and Saara also give us some brilliant book recommendations and some top writing tips! (oh, and di we mention …

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219. Transgender History and Connecticut Transgender Pioneer Dr. Alan L. Hart 55:27

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The transgender community has struggled to receive recognition and equality. In this episode, we explore the history of the transgender community over the last 100 years with Dr. Susan Stryker and the life of Dr. Alan L. Hart, a transgender medical doctor working on the forefront of an urgent public health crisis, tuberculosis, in Connecticut. Hart…

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Ep 3 Brimstone Predictions: What We Think Is Coming Next 43:35

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Step into the quicksilver with book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they share their boldest theories and predictions for Brimstone, book two in Callie Hart's Fae & Alchemy series. In this episode, the hosts sift through Quicksilver's most intriguing clues, foreshadowing, and easter eggs to uncover what might be waiting in the next book. This …

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Ep 2 Quicksilver Favorites: Characters, Moments, and Chaos 1:01:14

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Step into the quicksilver with book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they take a deeper look at Quicksilver, book one in Callie Hart's Fae & Alchemy series. This episode goes beyond the recap to highlight the hosts' overall thoughts and reactions, their favorite characters, standout moments, and the quotes that left the strongest impression. Fr…

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Ep 1 Quicksilver Recap: Everything You Need Before Brimstone 26:07

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Step into the quicksilver with book besties Kinsey and Karly as they dive into a quick yet thorough recap of Callie Hart's Quicksilver, book one in the Fae & Alchemy series. Perfect for listeners looking for a refresher before the release of Brimstone, the highly anticipated second book, this episode distills the key plot points, characters, and mo…

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218. Connecticut in the Industrial Revolution: Making Buttons in Cheshire 42:46

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A button sounds like a very ordinary thing. But button production in Cheshire was part of Connecticut's pioneering role in the precision manufacturing revolution of the nineteenth century. According to connecticuthistory.org, button production began with pewter buttons in the mid-eighteenth century but quickly turned to brass in the early nineteent…

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Brimstone Prep & Recovery: What to Expect This Season 2:39

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Step into the quicksilver with book besties, Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they begin the Brimstone Prep & Recovery season, dedicated to Callie Hart's Fae & Alchemy series. With Brimstone releasing on November 18, 2025, the hosts guide listeners through every stage of the alchemical journey: prep, spiral, and recovery! First, they share what to expe…

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adelaide oval abduction: Warrior Women #1 57:02

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Warrior Women, #1 In this episode of SLEEPERS, the silence is broken by voices that can no longer be ignored. Three Warrior Women, survivors, witnesses, and sisters, step forward to reveal what they saw, what they lived through, and what was covered up. Their accounts point deeper into the shadows of Stanley Arthur Hart and expose the cracks in sys…

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217. The Smith Family of Glastonbury: Hannah and Her Daughters 33:45

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In this episode of Grating the Nutmeg, Natalie Belanger tells us about how two journals kept by a Revolutionary War-era girl in the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's collection have inspired an original work of music. Several years ago, Leonard Raybon (Associate Professor of Music at Tulane University) encountered two journals and other w…

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snakes in the grass 49:39

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In this episode of Sleepers, survivor Paul Cornelius speaks publicly for the first time about his abuse at the hands of disgraced magistrate Peter Liddy. His story shines a light on the hidden networks of power that thrived in South Australia through the 1970s and ’80s, linking surf clubs, politics, and the dark underbelly of Adelaide’s so-called e…

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Xenobe Purvis and Gurnaik Johal 47:27

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We welcome two brilliant debut novelists to Book Off this week, who go head to head in a war of the words... Xenobe Purvis and Gurnaik Johal have both recently published their first novels - and they are both brilliant! Hear them discuss their inspirations, writing and research techniques. how to choose a good title and why reading slowly is good. …

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216. Brewing Community: Labor, Alcohol, and Unrest in Industrial New Britain 28:53

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Immigrants from Lithuania who made their way to New Britain, Connecticut at the beginning of the twentieth century found work in the city's factories turning out tools and hardware. Their weekly routine included work, church and socializing at neighborhood saloons. But major upheavals in American society were happening at the time that affected the…

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adelaide oval abduction: Forum #1 - the sleepers rise 1:27:34

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In our first-ever Sleepers forum episode, the public steps forward, and the ripple effect is undeniable. From firsthand memories of the Adelaide parklands to lost police reports, overlooked sightings, and new connections to persons of interest, this is the episode where long-held silence begins to crack. You’ll hear directly from listeners, ordinar…

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Wendy Erskine and Niamh Ni Mhaoileoin 47:00

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Two debut novelists, Wendy Erskine and Niamh Ni Mhaoileoin join Joe Haddow for a war of the words! They discuss their brilliant new novels ('The Benefactors' and 'Ordinary Saints') as well as giving us some brilliant book recommendations too. They also chat about 'queer literature', the Women's Prize, how to cast a book and the joy of free writing.…