Best Kate Macy Podcasts (2025)

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Season 5, Episode 8: A Manifesto for Flourishing 31:41

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image credit | Nenad Radojčić Season 5, Episode 8: A Manifesto for Flourishing Thomas and Panu reflected on the end of the year and the winter season. They invited listeners with some provocative questions: “What does the Earth in me need?” “How to care for your Soul in a world and systems that are soulless?” “How to honor fatigue after a tough yea…

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Episode 23: Kate Harmatz Talks Hanukkah and Christmas 1:10:34

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Today we are joined by London's own (and Jef's sister) Kate Harmatz to talk holiday traditions. We talk latkes, smoked salmon, and of course grocery stores. Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as we…

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Fear and political polarization: Beth Macy + Palmyra 49:11

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Journalist and bestselling author Beth Macy (Dopesick) reads a piece she wrote to accompany her new memoir Papergirl, about her family's struggle with opposing political views. She describes a slow process of reconnecting with her conservative brother through simple things like fly fishing and the love of music. The University of Virginia’s Dr. Rac…

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Episode 22: Macy Ring Talk About How to Open A Grocery Store 1:24:12

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Today we are joined by Macy Ring, purveyor of the Ginger Rabbit Pan Asian grocery store in Yucca Valley. We talk about the struggles of opening a small business, rare ingredients, and cocktails in a can. If you are ever remotely close to the desert, you have to check out the Ginger Rabbit grocery store: https://www.instagram.com/thegingerrabbit_mar…

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Season 5, Episode 7: On Hiking and Zen with Brother Phap Luu 38:20

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image credit | Alex Moliski Season 5, Episode 7: On Hiking and Zen with Brother Phap Luu Thomas and Panu had a great discussion with Brother Phap Luu, a US born Buddhist monk in the Plum Village tradition, and co-author of Hiking Zen. Topics included the dynamics of hiking meditation, the role of mindfulness and Buddhist thought in an engaged and e…

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Episode 21: Claire Nelson Talks Paper vs. Plastic 1:22:16

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Today we are joined by Writer/Journalist Claire Nelson, author of the book “Things I Learned From Falling” available everywhere books are sold. We get into the age old debate: “Paper vs. Plastic” and find out it isn’t as old as one might think. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/mar/11/things-i-learned-from-falling-claire-nelson-review https://…

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Season 7 Trailer 1:21

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The trailer for season seven includes mention of the themes we'll be working on, and some of the upcoming guests, including Jennifer Egan, Jamila Woods, Kaveh Akbar, Rhett Miller, and others!By [email protected]

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[Debbie Urbanski: What’s coming up]: Finding the courage to ‘write something really weird’ Ep 1241 15:03

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Welcome back to the final installment of my interview with Debbie Urbanski, author of the novel “Afterworld,” in which an AI witnesses the last days of the last person on earth, and the story collection “Portalmania,” which combines sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and realism to explore a long list of juicy topics, including betrayal, revenge, parenthood,…

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[Debbie Urbanski, inner stuff]: Embracing wrong turns as a key part of the creative process Ep 1240 20:59

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My guest this week is Debbie Urbanski, whose writing focuses on the intersections of horror, fantasy, science fiction, memoir, and often the planet. Her debut novel, “Afterworld,” narrates the last days of the last human on Earth's life, as told by an AI. It was named a best book of the year by the San Francisco Chronicle and the Los Angeles Times.…

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Episode 20: Jef and Adam Talk Thanksgiving 1:21:01

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Our second guestless episode is all about Thanksgiving. What’s the deal with thanksgiving? We get to the bottom of it. (Kinda, we mostly talk about our personal experiences) Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s New…

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[Debbie Urbanski, practical matters]: The slow, important, sometimes painful work of weaning yourself off of external validation Ep 1239 21:39

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My guest this week is Debbie Urbanski, whose writing focuses on the intersections of horror, fantasy, science fiction, memoir, and often the planet. Her debut novel, “Afterworld,” narrates the last days of the last human on Earth's life, as told by an AI. It was named a best book of the year by the San Francisco Chronicle and the Los Angeles Times.…

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Season 5, Episode 6: New Options for Meetings and Travel with Josh Gutwill and Sue Allen 37:29

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image credit | Sigmund Season 5, Episode 6: New Options for Meetings & Travel with Josh Gutwill & Sue Allen As the end of the year and traditional holiday travel calls, many also consider the social and environmental impacts of traveling. One area where people can have control over required travel is in the structure of business and academic meetin…

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Episode 19: Beth Allen Talks Locked Up Stuff 1:30:07

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Today we are joined by the legendary Beth Allen from bands like Alien Probe and Hot Patooties to talk "Stuff that is Locked Up". Why do we have to ask permission to get a basic thing? https://www.instagram.com/bethloudmouthallen/ https://www.instagram.com/hotpatootiesrocknroll/ https://www.instagram.com/alienprobehidez/ Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is…

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S4 Ep28: Break Room Banter! Volume 4 40:54

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Season 4 BRB is finally here! Arrogant doctors? Check. Dementia patients walking on their stumps? Check. Sugar gliders? Also check. ——— Intro/outro: New Media, Olive Musique Cover art: Blossom Creative Studio, Jenny Hamilton Instagram: @medcrimespodcast Follow, like, share, subscribe! Visit us at: Www.medcrimespodcast.com Medcrimes is a medical tru…

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[Beth Macy: What’s coming up]: Her advice for folks who are worried about talking to their family at the Thanksgiving table Ep 1238 13:25

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Welcome to the final installment of my interview with Beth Macy, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of “Factory Man,” “Dopesick,” and her newest book, “Paper Girl,” which uses a blend of memoir and reporting to examine the rural-urban divide through the lens of her hometown of Urbana, Ohio. Beth was the first in her family to go to…

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[Beth Macy, inner stuff]: Inserting humor, asking for help, and the interview question she stole from Denzel Washington Ep 1237 16:43

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Welcome to the second part of my interview with award-winning journalist Beth Macy, author of the brand new book “Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America” about how politics has divided her hometown of Urbana, Ohio and even her own family. It’s a hard, heart-stirring read for anyone who wonders, “How did we get here? And how …

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Episode 18: Joey Clift Talks Lunchables 1:24:19

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Today we are joined by writer, comedian Joey Clift to talk about the divisive topic of Lunchables. Joey is showing his animated film: Pow, all over the world. Make sure to give him a follow and check out a screening when it comes near you! https://www.instagram.com/joeycliiiiiift/ Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz…

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S4 Ep27: Micro-Dose! Christina Aistrup Hansen 35:06

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Bringing back the micro-dose with this story on Christina Aistrup Hansen, the Danish nurse who seemed to thrive in emergency situations. When those high stress scenarios were few and far between, she started to make her own. ….. Intro/outro: New Media, Olive Musique Cover art: Blossom Creative Studio, Jenny Hamilton Instagram: @medcrimespodcast Fol…

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[Beth Macy, practical matters]: How to figure out the kind of storyteller you are Ep 1236 23:44

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My guest this week is Beth Macy, the award-winning author of three New York Times bestselling books that examine rural communities left behind by corporate greed and political indifference. Beth's first book, “Factory Man”, explored the aftermath of globalization on rural communities and won a J. Anthony Lucas Prize. “Dopesick,” her investigation o…

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Season 5, Episode 5: On Finding One's Voice With The CPA's Rebecca Weston 36:13

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Rebecca Weston at a march on Oct 18, 2025 Thomas and Panu engaged with Rebecca Weston, lawyer, clinician and Co-Executive Director of the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America. Rebecca shared her journey of empowerment about climate therapy, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding of denial and fear surrounding climate change. The…

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Episode 17: Alpha Takahashi and Eliah Mountjoy Talk Green Tea 1:29:23

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Cyberpunk 2077 and Marvel Rivals stars Alpha Takahashi and Eliah Mountjoy join us to talk video games, costumes, and of course Green Tea. Jef and Adam had to admit the topic of green tea pushed them to their limit with it's complexity. Adam got a puppy. Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harm…

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S4 Ep26: Dr. Anthony Pignataro; part 2 1:06:00

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When his carefully executed facade begins to crumble in the wake of multiple terrible outcomes, he hopes to start anew following some legal trouble. But as he continues to spiral, he sets his sights on a suprising victim. ———- Intro/outro: New Media, Olive Musique Cover art: Blossom Creative Studio, Jenny Hamilton Instagram: @medcrimespodcast Follo…

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[Eric Jay Dolin, part 3: what's next]: Why his kids hate going to museums with him Ep 1235 18:13

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In the final part of my interview with maritime history author Eric Jay Dolin, we get a tantalizing look at his next book, which he's working on now, about a shipwreck in the Pacific that involves a clash of East and West. We also covered: - Why his kids hate going to museums with him - Using a desire to travel as motivation for selling more books …

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[Eric Jay Dolin, part 2: inner stuff]: Taking aim at the belief that if you work hard, everything will work out Ep 1234 21:28

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In the second part of my conversation with Eric Jay Dolin, (author of "Left for Dead," a true story about a captain of a sealing ship who was marooned on the Falkland Islands for 18 months in the early 1800s), we talk about the squishier side of writing, including dealing with your inner critic, getting through the parts of sharing your work that y…

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Episode 16: Jef and Adam Take a Field Trip and Talk Dog Food 1:22:59

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Our first ever, no guest episode. Also our first ever field trip, as we go to 5 stores to compare and contrast the dog food. Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, designer and c…

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S4 Ep25: Dr. Anthony Pignataro; part 1 1:16:07

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Anthony was born into wealth and privilege, carrying a chip on his shoulder throughout his youth. Here we discuss the disgraced surgeon’s early life, relationships, how he skated by in medical school and jumped around during residency, as well as his first few of many bad outcomes. ……. Intro/outro: New Media, Olive Musique Cover art: Blossom Creati…

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[Eric Jay Dolin, part 1: practical matters]: Making the leap from marine biologist to author Ep 1233 27:45

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Calling all lovers of true tales about the sea! This week I'm talking with Eric J. Dolin, bestselling author of numerous books that explore some aspect of American history, generally as it relates to the sea. His latest book is "Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival at the Edge of the World." Eric has a really interesting through line t…

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Season 5, Episode 4: Meaning, Values, Nature, and Family 32:05

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image credit | Shelby Bowman Season 5, Episode 4: Meaning, Values, Nature, and Family Your environmental identity is a core source of strength and long-term coping with eco and climate stresses. This was the theme of this episode as Panu spoke with Thomas about Part II – Identity – of Thomas's new book Surviving Climate Anxiety. As Thomas explained…

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Episode 15: Jordyn Wright Talks Fancy Ice Cream 1:41:41

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Writer, actor, producer Jordyn Wright joins us to talk "fancy" ice cream. What makes it fancy, where did it come from? You should follow Jordyn on Instagram! Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as w…

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S4 Ep24: The Curious Case of Scott Falater 1:05:46

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On a January night in 1997, Scott Falater’s seemingly normal life is turned on its head when he is suddenly rushed by police in his home. He soon comes to find that not only is his wife dead, but that he killed her… and had no memory of it. ……. Intro/outro: New Media, Olive Musique Cover art: Blossom Creative Studio, Jenny Hamilton Instagram: @medc…

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Season 5, Episode 3: The Pathway from Eco-Anxiety to Thriving 32:45

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image credit | Jessica Harper Season 5, Episode 3: The Pathway from Eco-Anxiety to Thriving Thomas and Panu discussed Thomas's new book, Surviving Climate Anxiety and its messages about coping with climate change by focusing on happiness and thriving. Thomas offered an inside view of the book and how it would benefit readers. He shared insights fro…

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[Alma Katsu: what’s coming up]: Drawing creative inspiration from the news cycle Ep 1232 17:16

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Welcome back to the final installment of my interview with Alma Katsu, award winning author of nine novels, including the historical horror novels,"The Hunger," "The Deep," and "The Fervor," and two spy novels that draw on her long career in intelligence, "Red Widow" and "Red London." Alma's newest book is the contemporary horror novel "Fiend," whi…

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Episode 14: Jolie Darrow Talks Pre-Cut Fruit 1:33:36

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Comedian, writer, and host Jolie Darrow joins us to talk the hotly contested topic of pre-cut fruit. What do we think folks: good or bad? Follow Jolie on Instagram Watch My Fd up Dog Listen to her D&D podcast Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show …

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[Alma Katsu, inner stuff]: Navigating the crosshairs of ageism and sexism Ep 1231 32:52

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Welcome to part two of my interview with Alma Katsu, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including the historical horror novels, "The Hunger," "The Deep," and "The Fervor," and the spy novels, "Red Widow" and "Red London." Alma's newest book is "Fiend," which examines our fascination with the ultra rich in a setting …

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S4 Ep23: 👻 sPoOkY sPeCiAl 👻 Haunted Hospitals! 35:17

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Cozy up, creeps! Let’s have a chat about 2 creeeeeeeeeeepy haunted hospitals and how they came to be in this loosely goosey episode. …… Intro/outro: New Media, Olive Musique Cover art: Blossom Creative Studio, Jenny Hamilton Instagram: @medcrimespodcast Follow, like, share, subscribe! Visit us at: Www.medcrimespodcast.com Medcrimes is a medical tru…

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[Alma Katsu, practical matters]: Using fiction to change minds Ep 1230 22:00

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My guest this week is Alma Katsu, the award-winning, critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of nine novels. Alma has written two spy novels, "Red Widow" and "Red London," inspired by her 35-year career working in intelligence. She also writes novels that combine historical fiction with supernatural and horror elements. "The Hunger"…

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Episode 13: Hank Friedmann Talks German Supermarkets 1:40:34

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Hank Friedmann, our longtime friend and acclaimed Editor, Director, Writer, joins us to talk German grocery stores. https://www.hankf.com/ Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director, as well as cartoonist, …

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S4 Ep22: Joshua Hunsucker 44:17

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By Kate Macy and Devon Rebecca

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Jane Goodall, In Memoriam — What It Means to Be Human 50:51

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The great primatologist and humanitarian, Jane Goodall, died on October 1, 2025, at the age of 91. It is a joy and a comfort to revisit our last broadcast of her 2020 conversation with Krista. Jane Goodall began her epic work studying chimpanzees in the Gombe forest without even a college degree. The science she proceeded to do recalled modern west…

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[Dolen Perkins-Valdez: What’s coming up]: Thinking carefully about how to use time more wisely Ep 1229 15:53

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In this final installment of my interview with Dolan Perkins Valdez, the New York Times bestselling author of “Wench,” “Bomb,” “Take My Hand,” and most recently, Happyland, we get a peek at where her personal throughline is leading her next and hear her answers to my fast final five questions about what she’s currently reading, listening to, and dr…

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Episode 12: Christina Catherine Martinez Talks Cereal 1:26:57

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Writer, actor, art critic, and comedian Christina Catherine Martinez joins us to talk about grape nuts, supermarket mascots and much more. Follow Christina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtina_catherine/ Watch her Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiSAL2IFqfE Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and A…

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[Dolen Perkins-Valdez, inner stuff]: Writing what’s in your heart, not what you think will sell Ep 1228 22:43

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Dolan Perkins Valdez, multiple award-winning author of “Wench,” “Bomb,” and “Take My Hand.” Her newest book, “Happyland,” is inspired by the true story of a secret community of formerly enslaved people in Appalachia. In this episode, we get into the nitty gritty of the ideas, thought processes, and beliefs that fuel her work, including: The part of…

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Season 5, Episode 2: Lessons From the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth with Kate Schapira 35:06

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image credit | Plastic Lines Season 5, Episode 2: Lessons From the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth with Kate Schapira From Lessons From the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth “In 2014, when Kate Schapira first set up a Climate Anxiety Counseling booth in her hometown of Providence, Rhode Island, far fewer people were talking about climate change and…

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S4 Ep21: The Lainz Angels of Death; part 2 45:58

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Welcome back for Part 2 of our dive into the Lainz Angels of Death! Waltraud and her coven’s killing methods grow more monstrous as time goes on, and they begin to feel invincible… that is, until a sloppy mistake leads to their downfall. …… Intro/outro: New Media, Olive Musique Cover art: Blossom Creative Studio, Jenny Hamilton Instagram: @medcrime…

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[Dolen Perkins-Valdez, practical matters]: Teasing out–and trusting–your process Ep 1227 20:38

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My guest this week is Dolan Perkins-Valdez, the New York Times bestselling author of the novels “Wench,” “Balm,” “Take My Hand,” and most recently, “Happy Land.” Her books are all inspired by fascinating facets of American history that are in danger of being forgotten. They have earned awards from the NAACP, the Black Caucus of the American Library…

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Episode 11: Liz Lapp Talks Supermarket Magazines 1:46:14

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In one of our first in person recordings, we are joined by Liz Lapp of the amazing Hi Desert Times magazine store in Twentynine Palms, CA. Liz is a print connoisseur who helped us with her expertise on magazines and basketball. Check out Hi Desert Times! Clean Up On Aisle Podcast is hosted by longtime friends: Jef Harmatz and Adam Fligsten. Jef Har…

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S4 Ep20: The Lainz Angels of Death; part 1 50:17

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Follow us into 1980’s Austria, and 4 LNAs working nights on a grueling unit start taking drastic measures in order to lighten their workload. ……. Intro/outro: New Media, Olive Musique Cover art: Blossom Creative Studio, Jenny Hamilton Instagram: @medcrimespodcast Follow, like, share, subscribe! Visit us at: Www.medcrimespodcast.com Medcrimes is a m…

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[Ann Tashi Slater, what’s coming up]: How looking at the sky can help us be more creative Ep 1226 19:50

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Welcome to the final installment of my interview with Ann Tashi Slater, author of the new book, “Traveling in Bardo, the Art of Living in an Impermanent World.” - How staying attuned to the seasons inspires her (and the Japanese word for an aspect of summer I had never heard before but reminds me of my favorite place to spend a summer morning, AKA …

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S4 Ep19: Celebrating 💯 episodes!!!!! 55:57

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Join us as we reminisce on our journey, and count the top 10 craziest cases we’ve covered on the show!By Kate Macy and Devon Rebecca