Best Ho Lin Podcasts (2025)

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17. Of Fairytale Soup and Female Storytellers - Kitchen Table Talks with Nao Sims (Part 1) 42:03

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Brew a cup of tea and join me and my dear friend Nao Sims— women's sacred dance teacher and lifelong lover of old stories— as we discuss some of our late-night ideas about the rhythms of female myth-telling, why fairytales are kind of like soup-recipes, and why they were the only thing Nao wanted to read while she was pregnant. All while her little…

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Introducing Hyperthetical 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

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The future is full of epic “what ifs." What if we could read minds? What if a hostile attack took down our nation’s power grid? In every episode of Hyperthetical, host Kerry Bishé asks one of these questions. Then, we explore that question two ways - through speculative science fiction, and through insight from the world’s most brilliant scientists…

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16. Swan Stories- A Conversation with Nao Sims 1:46:27

1+ y ago1:46:27

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In this special, first ever interview-episode, I'm sharing a recent conversation between myself and my beloved friend Nao Sims—teacher of women's sacred dance for over 25 years, beekeeper, gardener, homesteader, mother, and lover of poetry and myth— as a celebration and announcement for our March 2nd & 3rd in-person workshop on Vancouver Island, Sw…

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Inside the Making of Echo Park starring Harry Shum Jr. 44:49

2+ y ago44:49

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What was it like working with Harry Shum Jr. and how did he come up with those voices? What was the process in the writers room? Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at Echo Park with writer Curtis C. Chen and Director Pun Bandhu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Realm

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15. Tam Lin: A Traditional Scottish-English Ballad 14:03

3y ago14:03

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Practiced, sung and recorded through the winter solstice, new moon and now the edge of Christmas, as the Virgin Mary swells with child and comes to the eve of birth, I offer into this moment of celestial light and earthly dark a faithful rendition of the old Scottish borderland folk ballad Tam Lin (Child Ballad 39), accompanied and mixed by my brot…

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A Special Clone-us Episode: Clones, Clones, and More Clones 43:49

3y ago43:49

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Four creative producers to sit down and nerd out about all things clones in movies, books, and TV. Why do we love clone stories? What’s the weirdest clone movie ever? If you could introduce a clone storyline in any TV show what would it be and why? They answer these important questions and more. Don’t forget to check out Orphan Black: The Next Chap…

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14. Morning Star Woman & Ivan the Youngest Son 40:01

3y ago40:01

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Morning Star Woman & Ivan the Youngest Son is, in its original bones, my own telling of the Russian fairytale "The Maiden Tsar," as explored by Robert Bly and Marion Woodman in their book The Maiden King. I will admit, however, that I've taken it and run with it. You will see flashes as far afield as the Fisher King of Arthurian legend, and admitte…

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9. Cognitive Closure 47:34

3y ago47:34

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In the midst of clone protests and police counter-action, James and Terrance come face to face with the murderer. Echo Park is a Realm production starring Harry Shum Jr., written by Curtis C. Chen, Monte Lin, Millie Ho, Sloane Leong, and Jenn Reese. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're t…

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8. Iatrogenesis 45:47

3y ago45:47

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In a shocking turn of events, the murderer is finally revealed. Echo Park is a Realm production starring Harry Shum Jr., written by Curtis C. Chen, Monte Lin, Millie Ho, Sloane Leong, and Jenn Reese. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Re…

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7. Implosion Therapy 34:22

3y ago34:22

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James sobers up and manages to go back to work, where shocking new information brings the true source of the danger to light. Echo Park is a Realm production starring Harry Shum Jr., written by Curtis C. Chen, Monte Lin, Millie Ho, Sloane Leong, and Jenn Reese. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter wh…

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6. Intermetamorphosis 42:28

3y ago42:28

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Hot on the trail of his latest lead, Terrance finds a new suspect, and this one hits close to home. Echo Park is a Realm production starring Harry Shum Jr., written by Curtis C. Chen, Monte Lin, Millie Ho, Sloane Leong, and Jenn Reese. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen t…

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5. Attachment Disorder 56:42

3y ago56:42

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With James incapacitated, Terrance is forced to infiltrate James’ world, where he uncovers a shocking new lead. Echo Park is a Realm production starring Harry Shum Jr., written by Curtis C. Chen, Monte Lin, Millie Ho, Sloane Leong, and Jenn Reese. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're the…

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4. Hero Complex 44:34

3y ago44:34

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Another victim is discovered and James, blaming himself, goes off the rails. Echo Park is a Realm production starring Harry Shum Jr., written by Curtis C. Chen, Monte Lin, Millie Ho, Sloane Leong, and Jenn Reese. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free …

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3. Cascade Effect 41:11

3y ago41:11

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James finally finds what he’s been looking for, but the consequences may be dire. Echo Park is a Realm production starring Harry Shum Jr., written by Curtis C. Chen, Monte Lin, Millie Ho, Sloane Leong, and Jenn Reese. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-…

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2. Imposter Syndrome 49:32

3y ago49:32

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James assumes Terrance’s identity, but a surprise encounter puts his mission, cover, and career at risk. Echo Park is a Realm production starring Harry Shum Jr., written by Curtis C. Chen, Monte Lin, Millie Ho, Sloane Leong, and Jenn Reese. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Lis…

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1. Addictive Personality 38:05

3y ago38:05

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Desperate for a clean sample, James goes to Echo Park in search of his missing clone, Terrance—but danger is waiting. Echo Park is a Realm production starring Harry Shum Jr., written by Curtis C. Chen, Monte Lin, Millie Ho, Sloane Leong, and Jenn Reese. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you'…

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Introducing Echo Park, starring Harry Shum Jr. 2:15

3y ago2:15

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Echo Park premieres summer 2022. Echo Park is a Realm Production. Listen away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Realm

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13. The Dark Country - Part 4 47:16

4+ y ago47:16

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This is the fourth and final part of my novella The Dark Country, set on the imagined, Greek-inspired island of Kefthyra. In it, a maiden, mother and crone call forth the old language, and the snakes that live in the Earth, to try to overthrow a colonial empire. See Episode 11 for part one.I am sharing the full novella in four parts over the spring…

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12. The Dark Country- Part 3 1:04:52

4+ y ago1:04:52

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This is part three of my novella The Dark Country, set on the imagined, Greek-inspired island of Kefthyra. In it, a maiden, mother and crone call forth the old language, and the snakes that live in the Earth, to try to overthrow a colonial empire. See Episode 11 for part one.I am sharing the full novella in four parts over the spring & summer seaso…

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Anti-Asian Violence w/ Dr. Jennifer Ho, Marla Teyolia & Kim Trinh 1:00:59

4+ y ago1:00:59

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A black square on Instagram doesn’t make you an anti-racist, but there is a path to follow. Welcome to From Woke to Work, the Anti-Racist Journey, a podcast created and hosted by Kamala Ávila-Salmon, with the mission to make an impactful dent in people’s understand of how to actually combat racism. Whether you’re an ally ready to take action or a b…

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11. The Dark Country - Part 2 58:30

4+ y ago58:30

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This is part two of my novella The Dark Country, set on the imagined, Greek-inspired island of Kefthyra. In it, a maiden, mother and crone call forth the old language, and the snakes that live in the Earth, to try to overthrow a colonial empire. See Episode 11 for part one. I am sharing the full novella in four or five parts over the spring season.…

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FAQs (Frequent Ally Questions) w/ Jovian Zayne, Chia-Lin Simmons & Terri J Vaughn 1:12:01

4+ y ago1:12:01

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A black square on Instagram doesn’t make you an anti-racist, but there is a path to follow. Welcome to From Woke to Work, the Anti-Racist Journey, a podcast created and hosted by Kamala Avila-Salmon, with the mission to make an impactful dent in people’s understand of how to actually combat racism. Whether you’re an ally ready to take action or a b…

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Now What w/ Host Kamala Avila-Salmon 12:50

4+ y ago12:50

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A black square on Instagram doesn’t make you an anti-racist, but there is a path to follow. Welcome to From Woke to Work, the Anti-Racist Journey, a podcast created and hosted by Kamala Avila-Salmon, with the mission to make an impactful dent in people’s understand of how to actually combat racism. Whether you’re an ally ready to take action or a b…

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That Anti-Racist Lifestyle w/ Glenn Singleton & JLove Calderon 51:50

4+ y ago51:50

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A black square on Instagram doesn’t make you an anti-racist, but there is a path to follow. Welcome to From Woke to Work, the Anti-Racist Journey, a podcast created and hosted by Kamala Avila-Salmon, with the mission to make an impactful dent in people’s understand of how to actually combat racism. Whether you’re an ally ready to take action or a b…

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10. The Dark Country - Part 1 1:08:37

4+ y ago1:08:37

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This is part one of my novella The Dark Country, set on the imagined, Greek-inspired island of Kefthyra. In it, a maiden, mother and crone call forth the old language, and the snakes that live in the Earth, to try to overthrow a colonial empire.I will be sharing the full novella in four or five parts over the coming weeks. May these words be seeds …

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Why Allyship is Not Enough w/ Kelechi Okafor 50:57

4+ y ago50:57

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A black square on Instagram doesn’t make you an anti-racist, but there is a path to follow. Welcome to From Woke to Work, the Anti-Racist Journey, a podcast created and hosted by Kamala Avila-Salmon, with the mission to make an impactful dent in people’s understand of how to actually combat racism. Whether you’re an ally ready to take action or a b…

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Why We Need Allyship w/ Terri J. Vaughn, Michael Hoffman & Dougie Cash 1:00:00

4+ y ago1:00:00

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Welcome back to FROM WOKE TO WORK: The Anti-Racist Journey. On this episode host, Kamala Avila-Salmon, discusses the next level on the journey, ALLYSHIP. Let's be clear, you are not an ally just because you think you are. You are also not an ally just because you would like to be. You are not an ally because you have Black friends. You are not an a…

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Why Reflection is Not Enough w/ Jon Alston & Vince 43:22

4+ y ago43:22

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Welcome back to FROM WOKE TO WORK: The Anti-Racist Journey. On the last episode, we talked about the fourth stage of this journey- REFLECTION. If this is your first time joining us, STOP and go back to Episode 1. Now that we have made the case for reflection, Kamala does what she always does- lights a fire under your collective butts so you don’t j…

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Why We Need Reflection w/ Ashley Abercrombie & Caroline Brown 51:16

4+ y ago51:16

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As we drive into this episode of From Woke to Work: The Anti-Racist Journey, let's first level-set where we are in our journey. We took a detour the last 2 weeks to take a WTF break to process the White Trumpian insurrection at the Capitol and then to talk about the importance of relationships in the quest for anti-racism. We're now moving into the…

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A Word on Relationships w/ Jessica Massa & Dr. Monica Huerta 1:15:05

4+ y ago1:15:05

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The idea for the Anti-Racist Journey came to host, Kamala Avila Salmon, this past summer when everyone you know was getting “woke” and almost all the Black people you know were feeling exhausted by all the “woke” talk without action. The journey is arranged as a funnel, based on her past as a marketer - it is meant to mimic the marketing conversion…

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Why White Supremacy Always Begets White Insurrection w/ Ebele Okobi & Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey 51:26

5y ago51:26

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Welcome to a special edition of From Woke to Work: The Anti-Racist Journey. On this episode, host Kamala Avila-Salmon, interrupts the journey through the funnel to RAGE on what happened at the Capitol on January 6, 2021 or as it felt, December 37th in the unending trash year known as 2020. What the HELL happened at the Capitol on Wednesday if not a…

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Why Empathy is Not Enough w/ Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 44:09

5y ago44:09

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Empathy is what inspired host, Kamala Avila-Salmon to put The Anti-Racist together; more specifically, it was the LIMITS of empathy that inspired her. While empathy is very important, and for many it feels good, it will not by itself free us from established patterns of shock, outrage, protest, and then complacency. On this episode, Kamala connects…

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Why We Need Empathy w/ Chia-Lin Simmons & Fay Johnson 50:09

5y ago50:09

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In this week’s episode Kamala zeros in on empathy because it is a critical stop on the journey to ensuring any plans we make to address racism going forward are grounded on an understanding of our shared humanity. Anti-Black racism is not a Black people problem, it is a White supremacy problem. Until non-Black, and especially White people, see the …

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Why Sympathy is Not Enough w/ Jason White & Amani Duncan 1:04:18

5y ago1:04:18

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On this week's episode, Kamala invited two mentors of hers, Jason White and Amani Duncan, to join her today to talk about the limits of sympathy and why aspiring allies and anti-racists need to go much further than that to actually drive change. As marketing execs, both Jason and Amani know the power of stories to spark awareness and elicit emotion…

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Why We Need Sympathy w/ Crystal Marie 49:50

5y ago49:50

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In this episode of From Woke to Work, Kamala talks about sympathy and why it matters that on your way to actually taking action to reject a racist world order, you actually spend some time feeling bad. If the state-sanctioned death of your fellow citizens does not deeply disturb you, there is likely something else going on. Listen as she unpacks sy…

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Why Awareness is Not Enough w/ Barbara Furlow-Smiles & Sherice Torres 41:21

5y ago41:21

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It only took the video recording of the murder of a(nother) Black man to go viral for the entire world to realize the United States of America has a systemic racial issue. We wish we were joking. There is a… silver lining here though, America is now proudly “woke”, right? The thing is, to the affected communities, this awakening is a bit of a slap …

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Why We Need Awareness w/ Jovian Zayne 53:48

5y ago53:48

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This year will be hard to forget, not only have we witnessed a pandemic unfold in front of our eyes, but also social movements that arise in the middle of chaos. The Black Lives Matter movement is especially highlighted, as unfortunate events triggered the rage of the already exhausted black community, who got the support of recently “woke” non-bla…

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The Anti-Racist Journey 11:40

5y ago11:40

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A black square on Instagram doesn’t make you an anti-racist, but there is a path to follow. Welcome to From Woke to Work, the Anti-Racist Journey, a podcast created and hosted by Kamala Avila-Salmon, with the mission to make an impactful dent in people’s understand of how to actually combat racism. Whether you’re an ally ready to take action or a b…

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From Woke to Work: The Anti-Racist Journey - Trailer 2:03

5y ago2:03

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This is From Woke to Work: The Anti-Racist Journey. Hosted by Kamala Avila-Salmon, she talks about what it means to go from a self-proclaimed ally to an effective anti-racist. Whether you’re an ally that’s ready to take action or a Black person looking for a place to direct all those ally questions, this is the podcast you’ll want to keep close at …

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Camera Roll Podcast Episode 005: Comic Book Movies (Specifically Superheroes) 1:36:14

5y ago1:36:14

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Ho Lin from the Camera Roll film review site is joined by comic book aficionado and English teacher Lance Johnson on a whirlwind trip through comic book superhero movies over the last four decades, including some reflections on where we are now in comic book cinema, and what lies ahead. For more podcast episodes and movie reviews, visit camera-roll…

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9. Calypso 30:06

5y ago30:06

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In this episode I explore the story of Calypso, the nereid daughter of sea-Titans who is infamous for seducing Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey. Here, Calypso gives a different perspective. Here, we see Calypso as a keeper of her lineage's ancestral traditions of seeing and healing, as the powerful keeper of secrets, as a font of wildness and of earthen…

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8. The Pythia 35:26

5+ y ago35:26

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In this episode, I read the short story "The Pythia," from Our Lady of the Dark Country, my 2018 collection. This tale explores the underpinnings of the myth of Apollo and his takeover of the oracle at Delphi. In the oldest stories, Delphi belongs not to Apollo but to oracular and dreaming women who spoke to the Python in the Earth— the child of Ge…

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7. Ashes, and the King Who Came Home 23:50

5+ y ago23:50

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"Ashes, and the King Who Came Home," is a short prose-poem-tale, written last August 2019 (and first shared on my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/sylvialinsteadt). It is a reflection and weaving of many threads, both personal and mythic, that were pressing strongly on my psyche at the time. It is about the great wound to the masculine in our cultur…

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6. The Garden 27:52

5+ y ago27:52

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This episode of Kalliope's Sanctum is a reading of my story The Garden, from my 2018 collection, Our Lady of the Dark Country. It was inspired partly by one of Rilke's Sonnets to Orpheus, which I read in the introduction, and partly by the truly enchanted garden of my dear friend Nao who lives on Vancouver Island, and is a beekeeper, dance teacher,…

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5. The Nunnery & the Queen 21:40

5+ y ago21:40

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This week, I wanted to offer a space of respite, of nourishment, and of comfort in these wildly unknowable, difficult, but profound times. So the Nunnery of Iona came to me, coupled with a sister poem, The Queen of Moss & Green, both of which I wrote during my time in the Scottish highlands and Hebrides this past August of 2019. I hope these words …

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4. Rhea Silvia - Part 2 45:57

5+ y ago45:57

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This episode is Part 2 of a two part reading of my short story, "Rhea Silvia," from my January 2018 story & poem collection Our Lady of the Dark Country (https://www.ptreyesbooks.com/book/9780999696606).Please listen to Part 1, the previous episode, before Part 2, or it won't make much sense! :)This is a retelling of the tale of Rhea Silvia, the so…

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Ep20: Cut up the scallions! | Kā tshang-á tshiat tsò tshang-á-tsu 共蔥仔切做蔥仔珠! 28:27

5+ y ago28:27

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In this episode, we’ve talked about cooking, the recipe for scallion pancakes, and one of the uses of “hōo” in Taiwanese. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bite-size Taiwanese

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Ep19: What’s your opinion? | Lí ū siánn-mih khuànn-huat 你有啥物看法? 28:06

5+ y ago28:06

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In Taiwan, (2/28) is a day to remember February 28, 1947 when violent suppression by government forces led to the massacre of tens of thousands of ordinary citizens. In this episode, we’ve talked about where in Taiwan to visit for more info about 2/28 and the White Terror period. Also, in the spirit of freedom of speech, we talked about basic ways …

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Ep18: How about we speak in Taiwanese? | Lán lâi kóng Tâi-gí, hó--bô? 咱來講台語, 好無？ 28:41

5+ y ago28:41

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Feb 21 is International Mother Language Day. In this episode, we’ve talked about language learning and words to describe someone’s fluency. Please visit the episode webpage for a detailed outline of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bite-size Taiwanese

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Camera Roll Podcast Episode 004: "Star Wars" Post-Mortem 57:01

5+ y ago57:01

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Now that all the fuss has died down, Ho Lin from the Camera Roll film review blog joins video game producer (and Star Wars fan) Stephen Bajza to break down their reactions to "Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker." Along the way they also touch on the "Mandalorian" Star Wars series on Disney+, and get philosophical on what it means to be a f…