Best Josh Spector Podcasts (2025)

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577: Something Only I Can See

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When you’re the only one who can see something, sometimes it feels like you’re in on a special secret. The hard part is getting anyone to believe your secret is real. This week, people trying to show others what they see—including a woman with muscular dystrophy who believes she has the same condition as an Olympic athlete. Visit thisamericanlife.o…

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What's Your Favorite Movie of the 21st Century

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The New York Times is spending the summer ranking 100 of the best movies of the 21st century so far, based around the voting of over 500 directors, actors and producers in Hollywood. Kyle Buchanan, New York Times pop culture reporter and awards season columnist, discusses the list, his favorite 21st century movies, and listeners share their picks. …

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Desperately Seeking Symmetry

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This hour of Radiolab, former co-hosts Jad and Robert set out in search of order and balance in the world around us, and ask how symmetry shapes our very existence -- from the origins of the universe, to what we see when we look in the mirror. Along the way, we look for love in ancient Greece, head to modern-day Princeton to peer inside our brains,…

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The Moth Podcast: Cycling

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On this episode, in celebration of the Tour de France, we’re taking a ride with three stories all centered around biking. This episode is hosted by Emily Couch.Storytellers: Noa Gilbert organizes a protest to save a protected bike lane.Rebecca Sacks got into a bike accident and discovers something about her community. On his way to a meeting at War…

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Beach Reads Week: Katie Yee's Heartbreak Novel

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We continue our week of beach reads with a debut novel from Katie Yee, called Maggie: Or, a Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar. The story follows a woman who finds out her husband has been having an affair with a woman named Maggie... and that she has also been diagnosed with cancer. Yee discusses the novel, which is out on July 22, and will be speaki…

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Sleight of Hand

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Meg Wolitzer presents stories that take the idea of “the magic of fiction” literally—or literarily. The British writer Penelope Lively offers up a tricky combination of love and real estate in “The Third Wife,” performed by real-life husband and wife Patricia Kalember and Daniel Gerroll. The only “trick” in our next story, “Tempo,” by R.O. Kwon, is…

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Beach Reads: 'The Griffin Sister's Greatest Hits'

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Bestselling author Jennifer Weiner's latest novel The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits follows sisters Zoe and Cassie as they skyrocket to early‑2000s pop stardom, only for a tragedy to end their meteoric rise and shatter their bond. Years later, after going their separate ways, Zoe's teenage daughter tries to engineer a reunion. Weiner talks about h…

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Goo Goo Dolls - Iris

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Goo Goo Dolls formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, and by the time 1998 rolled around, they’d already had a pretty successful career. They’d released five albums, and one of their songs, “Name,” from 1995, had become a Top 10 hit. But things really changed for them when they made the song “Iris.” It originally came out on the soundtrack for the mov…

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A landing page expert reveals how to boost your conversions! 44:23

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Landing page tips for headlines, design, copy, and more. My free Clients From Content newsletter --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ 9 things you'll learn in this episode: 00:00: Introduction 05:00: How to figure out what people need from your landing page 08:00: The most important question to ask yourself about your landing page 12:00: …

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Frances Valentine Co-Founder Elyce Arons Reflects on Her Friendship with Kate Spade

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Before Kate Spade’s tragic death, she and Frances Valentine co-founder Elyce Arons had been best friends for 37 years. Arons reflects on their bond in her new memoir, titled We Might Just Make It After All, and shares memories of their decades-long friendship.

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'The Ghosts Of Gwendolyn Montgomery,' By Clarence A. Haynes

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A mystical adventure awaits Gwendolyn Montgomery, an NYC power publicist, who finds herself caught in web of murder. Clarence Haynes discusses his book The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, which has been described as "a fresh, authentic voice in urban fantasy and horror."

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The Moth Radio Hour: Oh, Brother

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In this hour, an ode to brothers. Family ties and secrets, fraternal bonds and sibling pranks. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Brian Kennedy needs to finally come out to his brother. Nicole Schnitzler tries to establish n…

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Beach Reads: Laura Lippman's "Murder Takes a Vacation"

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You may know Laura Lippman for her Tess Monaghan series of mysteries. In her latest novel, Murder Takes a Vacation, we meet Muriel Blossom, who once worked with Tess. Now retired and widowed, she takes her first trip to Europe, which promptly goes awry. Lippman discusses her new work, which The New York Times calls "a rollicking adventure of the hi…

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Summer Reading Challenge Check-In: Beach Read Recommendations

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Our second Summer Reading Challenge is underway! This week, All Of It producer Jordan Lauf discusses some beach reads that could fit in the five Summer Reading Challenge categories. Listeners weigh in with their recommendations. Click here to sign up for the Challenge!

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Summer Television Preview

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We are previewing the sights and sounds of summer. We've talked about movies, music, and podcasts. Now Vulture critic Kathryn VanArendonk joins us to talk about some of the season's most anticipated TV shows, from a new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to Love Island USA. Plus listeners share what they excited to be watching this season.…

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James Rebanks and Kiri Pritchard-McLean at the Hay Festival 27:51

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THE IRON AGE by Arja KajermoA SHORT STAY IN HELL by Steven L PeckSTONE YARD DEVOTIONAL by Charlotte Wood James Rebanks is a farmer from the Lake District as well as author of The Shepherd's Life. His new book The Place of Tides is about his time in Norway learning from an elderly woman who cared for eider ducks on a remote island. His book choice i…

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The Moth Podcast: Joy and Pain

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A few days ago, we aired an episode of the Moth Radio Hour called “Human + Nature” - where we shared some stories about humans, nature, and human nature. But, for this podcast, we’re taking a different look at that topic, as we explore the dark side of two of life’s most natural joys – sex and laughter. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.Storyt…

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Laughing in the Face of Danger

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Meg Wolitzer presents four works that consider various forms of risk, and risk taking. In “Clicking on Heaven’s Door,” by Anand Giridharadas, performed by Negin Farsad, the pearly gates require an online account, a password, a security question…you get the idea. “The Stand-In,” by Gerald Jones and Jean Marple, imagines a unique job. It’s read by To…

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What to Watch at the Movies (2025 Summer Preview)

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As summer kicks off, a fresh wave of films is hitting screens big and small. Vulture film critic Alison Willmore joins us to break down her list of films to see in the next few weeks, from "Superman" to "The Naked Gun."

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Looking for Podcast Suggestions? (2025 Summer Preview)

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Looking for some new podcast suggestions for the summer? Lauren Passell, curator of Podcast The Newsletter and podcast writer for LifeHacker shares her standout picks, from recent hilarious fiction to sharp cultural commentary that are perfect for road trips, beach days, or just beating the heat.

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Across Oceans

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The thousands of interviews in the StoryCorps archive reflect the American experience— and the United States is, as the saying goes, a nation of immigrants. This week: Stories about people who found their way in the USA. Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at [email protected] more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoi…

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The Moth Radio Hour: Human + Nature

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In this hour, we explore what happens when humans interact with nature—from angry swans to empathetic trees to listening to their own instincts. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Seth Cohen’s break out makes him consider a ma…

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Morgan Spector on 'The Gilded Age'

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"The Gilded Age" star Morgan Spector discusses the third season of the period drama, and takes calls from our listeners who have questions about the series. "The Gilded Age" airs Sunday evenings on HBO.

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Budgie and Juhea Kim 27:52

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NAUSEA by Jean-Paul SartreGO WENT GONE by Jenny ErpenbeckLAURUS by Evgeny Vodolazkin Budgie is best known as the drummer with Siouxsie & The Banshees and The Creatures, as well as The Slits. His memoir The Absence: Memoirs of A Banshee is published in July 2025. Together with the Korean novelist Juhea Kim he chooses his favourite book to discuss wi…

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Sex, Ducks and the Founding Feud

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Jilted lovers and disrupted duck hunts provide a very odd look into the soul of the US Constitution. What does a betrayed lover’s revenge have to do with an international chemical weapons treaty? More than you’d think. From poison and duck hunts to our feuding fathers, we step into a very odd tug of war between local and federal law. When Carol Ann…

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The Moth Podcast: Jaws

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This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Jaws in theaters. And you know what that means, stories about TEETH. Because sharks are scary, but dental work is the real horror. This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust.Storytellers:Alexis Traussi has jaw surgeryShania Russell delays some dental workAnagha Mahajan has a biking accident and e…

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Trophy Boys' Spotlights an All-Boys Debate Squad

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The new play "Trophy Boys" follows an undefeated debate team from an all-boys school who must face off against their sister school for their final debate. The question at the center of the debate: has feminism been good for women? Playwright and actor Emannuelle Mattana and actor Louisa Jacobson discuss the show, which is running at the MCC Theater…

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"Adults" Showrunner Stefani Robinson and Actor Amita Rao

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"Adults" showrunner Stefani Robinson and actor Amita Rao, who plays “Issa,” talk about the new series, which follows a group of slightly unhinged, dysfunctional best friends in their 20s as they navigate ambition, codependence, and growing up together and apart in New York City.

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Margaret Atwood: Future Imperfect

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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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Bonus: A.M. Homes interviews Margaret Atwood

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As part of our live event with Margaret Atwood, host A.M. Homes interviewed her from the stage at Symphony Space. Here is that interview.

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Susan Choi's New Novel 'Flashlight'

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The new novel Flashlight tells the story of how one father's disappearance during a walk on the beach with his young daughter changes the course of the family's life forever. Author Susan Choi discusses her new novel.

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Josh Gondelman's New Comedy Special

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Comedian Josh Gondelman discuses his new comedy special, "Positive Reinforcement," which debuts on YouTube on June 27.

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Little Simz - Free

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Little Simz is a rapper from England who put out her first album in 2015. She’s won the Mercury Prize, a Brit Award, and three MOBO awards. She also starred in the Netflix series Top Boy. Her most recent album is called Lotus. It came out in June 2025, and it followed a pretty tumultuous time in her career. For this episode, I got to talk to Little…

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Surprising strategies for focus, newsletter growth, and LinkedIn 27:25

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A behind-the-scenes peek at advice I gave my Clients From Content members. 00:00: Introduction 03:00: The hard truth you need to accept to be productive 04:00: The magic of a one-item to-do list 10:00: How to celebrate a newsletter milestone in a way your readers will care about 14:00: A clever way to get your readers to share your newsletter 19:00…

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The Moth Radio Hour: Pride 2021

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A special Moth Radio Hour in celebration of PRIDE! Stories of first kisses, drag queens, and coming out -- to others and to oneself. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Alistair Bane. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:Meg Ferrill comes out to her complicated father.A raucous par…

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A Taste Of Broadway, Live From The Greene Space

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On Tuesday, All Of It will host a free, live, in-person event in The Greene Space with members of the cast, orchestra and creative team behind the hit Broadway show 'Buena Vista Social Club,' which documents how the titular ensemble of mostly Cuban musicians collaborated on an album that would spark an international revival of Latin music. RSVP her…

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An EMT's Memoir 'A Real Emergency'

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Joanna Sokol spent years as an EMT, including working as a wilderness EMT and a ski patroller. She also has worked in the desert in Reno and in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco. Now she chronicles 15 years of her experience as a paramedic in her new memoir, A Real Emergency: Stories from the Ambulance. Sokol discusses, and listeners call in…

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Announcing the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge

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This summer, from June 23rd to the end of Labor Day weekend, we are challenging YOU, our listeners, to complete our second summer reading challenge. Just like in school, but for fun! Click here to sign up! Participants will select and read at least one book in ALL FIVE of the following categories... A classic you’ve been meaning to get toA book abo…

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Xantoné Blacq and Harry Trevaldwyn 27:45

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WHEN GOD WAS A RABBIT by Sarah Winman, chosen by Harry TrevaldwynTHE ALCHEMIST by Paulo Coelho, chosen by Xantoné BlacqJAMES by Percival Everett, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Music producer and composer Xantoné Blacq joins actor and writer Harry Trevaldwyn to share the books they love with presenter Harriett Gilbert. First up, Harry brings to the tab…

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Baby Shark

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This is episode five of Swimming with Shadows: A Radiolab Week of Sharks. Today, the strange, squirmy magic behind how sharks make more sharks. Drills. Drama. Death. Even a coliseum of baby sharks duking it out inside mom’s womb. And a man on a small island in the Mediterranean trying, against all odds, to give baby sharks a chance in a little plas…

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Josh Cohen and Nussaibah Younis 27:21

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BIG SWISS by Jen Beagin, chosen by Nussaibah YounisA HEART SO WHITE by Javier Marías, chosen by Josh CohenTHE END OF EDDY by Edouard Louis, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Big Swiss is a 29-year-old gynecologist who has never had an orgasm. Greta Work is an audio transcriber for a sex therapist who is infatuated by one of his clients. After an encounter…

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LinkedIn: Secrets no one shares 21:06

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8 LinkedIn strategies to get more reach and clients. More LinkedIn tips in my newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ 00:00: Introduction 01:00: What the LinkedIn algorithm measures 03:00: Your LinkedIn connections are probably hurting your reach 05:00: Why you should engage with your own posts 08:00: What kind of images to use to ge…

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Jack Thorne and Peter Kosminsky 27:43

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AN INSTANCE OF THE FINGERPOST by Iain Pears, chosen by Peter KosminskyHEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING by Will Arbery, chosen by Jack ThornePERFECTION by Vincenzo Latronico, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Thorne and Kosminsky are great friends, but don't fully agree on the books discussed. Topics raised by their choices include toxic masculinity, empathy, …

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How to improve your course launch plan 45:49

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Listen in as I review a client's course launch plan. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Things you'll learn in this episode: 03:00: 7 key concepts to remember when promoting a course 10:00: How to improve the headline on your sales page 15:00: Words to avoid on your sales page 19:00: A more …

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3 business growth questions I've never answered before 33:21

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Including one that's going to make you jealous. Get a free Clients From Content skill session --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Things you'll learn in this episode: 01:00: How to make the most of free time in your business 04:00: A simple way to get someone to promote your newsletter every month 08:00: How to get someone you meet in pe…

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A sales coach's shocking approach to sales 45:40

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What to do (and not do) on your next sales call. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Things you'll learn in this episode: 1:00: How to avoid the 4 most common sales call mistakes 4:00: A perception-shifting definition of "sales" 11:00: Why every sales meeting should end early 13:00: How to ap…

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A beginner's guide to cold outreach 48:31

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How to find and reach out to people you want to hire you. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Things you'll learn in this episode: 5:00: The most important factor in cold outreach success 8:00: How to use the concentric circle approach to cold outreach 12:00: A 6-step plan to find your ideal …

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People like your content. Now what???? 57:19

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What to do when people enjoy your content. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Things you'll learn in this episode: 02:00: The first two questions to ask yourself about your content 06:00: Why I changed the title of my podcast 18:00: 2 growth questions every content creation should ask themse…

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Douglas Stuart and Sian Eleri 27:52

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Douglas Stuart author of Booker Prize winning novel Shuggie Bain chooses his favourite book - Train Dreams by Denis Johnson - a short novel encapsulating the history of America in the early 20th century through the life of a lonely man in the forests of the Pacific Northwest.He's joined by Radio 1 and The Voice Wales presenter Sian Eleri whose choi…

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Lucy Speed and Sarah Mills 27:50

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EVERYONE BRAVE IS FORGIVEN by Chris Cleave, chosen by Lucy SpeedTHE HUMAN FACTOR by Graham Greene, chosen by Harriett Gilbert253 by Geoff Ryman, chosen by Sarah Mills Former Eastenders and present-day Archers actor Lucy Speed and comedian Sarah Mills talk about books set in wartime London, a 1990s underground train, and Graham Greene's MI6. Lucy's …