Read. Reflect. Repeat. is a weekly literary podcast. If you’re drawn to calm, thoughtful conversations about literature, you’re in the right place. I'll be your curious guide as we walk through a gallery of books. Together we will explore why stories resonate with us, or miss their mark. Let's read for joy, but reflect with purpose.
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Literary Reflections Podcasts
Shelf Love is about romance novels and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host Andrea Martucci invites experts from a variety of perspectives to critically engaging with romance novels. Listen for discussions of individual books, genre discourse, and scholarly topics.
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Books & Chat 🎙️from Gloucester Book Club 📚 Your perfect literary companion in two formats: ☕ Bitesize Book Bites 10-minute solo episodes featuring: - Quick, thoughtful book reviews - Standout passages worth revisiting - Personal reflections from our club shelves 📖 Book Club Chats 30-minute community conversations with: -Our book club members and occasionally local authors - Lively discussions about themes and characters Be part of our story! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts ~ follow to ...
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PoemTalk at the Writers House, hosted by Al Filreis and based at Kelly Writers House in Philadelphia. PoemTalk is a collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing and Jacket2.org.
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Follow us: Insta ✦ erosetti_press | X ✦ erosettipress | Erotica Obscura presents voice and literature entwine, unravelling stories of pleasure, art, and fetish. Produced by Dante Remy and Black Fern, an imprint of Erosetti Press, the podcast performs both contemporary and classic erotic literature and commentary, reviews, and reflections from the Erotica Obscura Blog. Each episode features immersive performances by the podcast team and the authors themselves. Created for the sapiosexual list ...
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Every Tuesday, we crack open a new spine and dive deep into a different story. Read, Reflect, Decode. Welcome to Blank Volumes, the podcast where books take center stage. From timeless fantasy and science fiction masterpieces to literary classics, we explore the plots, characters, and themes that make stories endure. If you love dissecting storytelling, uncovering hidden meanings, and delving into the minds behind the words, this is your bookmark for thoughtful literary analysis. Turn the pa ...
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Life is improvisation! Observations from a regular guy on how with world around us impacts who we are and what we perceive. I explore how life is more about asking questions than accepting what is presented. In addition to my own reflections and experiences, I interview guests from the art, literary, music, cultural and political fields to gain insight as to how we all impact the world we share and our joint realities. We are all failing up!
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Readings & reflections on speeches, literary excerpts, and Scripture.
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Welcome to The Countdown of Monte Cristo, the daily podcast where we break down one of literature’s greatest adventures, bite by bite. For the next four years—yes, you heard that right—host Landen Celano will be reading a passage from Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo every single day. Each episode offers a short escape into this timeless tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, paired with Landen’s reflections, insights, and occasional forays into 19th-century oddities. Never rea ...
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The Bhagavata Podcast invites listeners on an engaging journey through the Bhagavata Purana, more commonly known as the Srimad Bhagavatam. Each episode features conversations between scholars, many of whom are also practitioners, as they reflect on and analyze a chapter of this text together. The podcast offers a unique blend of academic rigor and personal insight, providing fresh perspectives that illuminate the beauty and uniqueness of the Bhagavatam. In each episode, host Dr. Måns Broo, a ...
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Join us as we talk about the books we've read recently. We have book club-style talks about where we analyze the plot, themes, characters, what we liked and what we didn't.
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Author's Edge: Smart strategies for book marketing, publishing, and visibility that actually work
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The Author’s Edge is the go-to podcast for authors ready to learn to turn their ideas into bestselling books, build platforms that reflect their authority, and grow lasting visibility. Hosted by nonfiction book coach and marketing strategist Allison Lane, this show gives you clear, honest insight into what actually works in publishing and platform growth. Each week, you’ll get practical guidance and straight talk from the people who move the needle including Daniel Murray of The Marketing Mi ...
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Raft is a series of guided meditations, literary reflections, and calming music for anyone struggling through a break up or a divorce. We hope to offer a temporary resting place amidst the turbulent waves and the unnerving still waters of relationship loss.
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Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability
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Step into the world of storytelling with Jon Cronshaw, a legally blind indie fantasy author who refuses to let visual impairment stand in the way of his literary dreams. In his weekly Author Diary podcast, Jon brings raw honesty and infectious enthusiasm to every episode, inviting listeners behind the curtain of his unique writing journey. From the spark of a new idea to the satisfaction of a published novel, Jon shares the unfiltered reality of crafting stories while navigating the publishi ...
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Discussion, debate, even a little dispute – expect it all on The Book Club Review. Every month hosts Kate and Laura bring you a new episode. That could be Book Club where we chat about the book read most recently by one of our book clubs. It could be Bookshelf, an episode dedicated to the books we're reading outside of book club – the ones we get to pick and choose. Or it could be an interview with a book club, bookshop or book lover. Whatever the topic, every episode features lively and fra ...
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Wisdom and Theology with Bishop Houston Podcast
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Welcome to "Wisdom and Theology with Bishop Houston," a podcast that seeks to bridge the gap between ancient biblical wisdom and modern theological inquiry. Hosted by Bishop W. F. Houston Jr., each episode is a spiritual journey through the rich landscape of Christian thought and practice. Bishop Houston, with his expository, philosophical, and culturally relevant approach, delves into the sacred texts, bringing them to life with insightful interpretations and introspective reflections. This ...
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Based on Dominick Domingo’s acclaimed book by the same name, Language of the Soul Podcast explores the infinite ways in which life, simply put, is story. Individually, we’re all products of the stories we’ve been exposed to. Collectively, culture is the sum of its history. Our respective worldviews are little more than stories we tell about ourselves. Socialization is the amalgamation of narratives we weave about the human condition, shaping everything from the codes we live by to policy its ...
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Welcome to your new favourite book club. If you enjoy deep dives into the greatest books ever written, you will love Hardcore Literature. Provocative poems, evocative epics, and life-changing literary analyses. We don't just read the great books - we live them. Together we'll suck the marrow out of Shakespeare, Homer, and Tolstoy. We'll relish the most moving art ever committed to the page and stage from every age. Join us on the reading adventure of a lifetime.
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A podcast to help fiction writers work through self-doubt and learn the craft of writing a novel.
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INK & OBEAH is where the page meets the altar, and every story is both literature and a living spell. Hosted by Addae G, the Griot. A Caribbean storyteller, poet, and keeper of ancestral memory. This podcast journeys deep into books that hold more than just words. We begin with No Pain Like This Body by Harold Sonny Ladoo, peeling back the layers of Trinidad’s cane fields, rainswept villages, and burning kitchens to reveal the echoes of history, the whispers of folklore, and the unseen hands ...
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Welcome to Bookscape Audio — your immersive escape into the world of books and ideas. In every episode, we bring stories to life through captivating narrations, insightful book discussions, and thoughtful reflections on literature that shapes our world. Whether you’re a passionate reader, a curious mind, or someone looking for inspiration, Bookscape Audio offers a fresh perspective on timeless classics, modern masterpieces, and hidden literary gems. Plug in, sit back, and let the words take ...
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Members of the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism (MJLC) gather for small group discussions based on study group topics surrounding abolition and literary criticism.
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Now 1000 downloads per week, Total 36, 000 downloads Regular top ten spot in 3 categories GoodPods Ranked in Top 10 % of Global Rankings (Listen Notes) No ads, team or subscription cost Daily output Script-free* Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites ...
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Interesting Stuff: reflections on the American place with side trips into literature, art, music, culture and language.Otis Brown's Podcast is a weekly 20 minute monologue podcast often addressing current issues through the lens of personal anecdotes and American Art and Culture--think of it as a radio show you can listen to whenever you want. With free-ranging stories built around cultural figures from John Lewis to Dolores Huerta, musicians from Little Richard to Dolly Parton and painters ...
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My name is Thais Rocholi, I am Brazilian, reviewer of academic / literary texts and one of several parts of the Body of Christ. Through this podcast, I share messages of hope to people from near and far. I use technologies to talk about the Bible, as I reflect on life. Thank you for your visit! Check back often!!
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Theatre of the Electric Mouth is an international community of artists, collaborating remotely to create absurd and literary audio dramas.
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Welcome to Novel Pairings, a podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant, and fun. As two nerdy bookworms, we appreciate the role of classic lit, but we but we won't get too academic about it. We'll talk about the books we love and the books we loath, and help stock your TBR pile with old and new reads for every literary taste.
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So you finally sit down to write the book that’s been living in your bones—but the words won’t stay still. The story keeps shifting. The voice gets stuck. And don’t even get me started on the doubt. First Novel Blues is a podcast for every writer walking that long, aching road between inspiration and completion. Hosted by author Cynthia Jean Brown—Black Southern writer, spiritual seeker, and literary cartographer—this show is part creative process diary, part altar call. Each episode, I invi ...
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JOHN VESPASIAN is the author of eighteen books, including “When everything fails, try this” (2009), “Rationality is the way to happiness” (2009), “The philosophy of builders” (2010), “The 10 principles of rational living” (2012), “Rational living, rational working” (2013), “Consistency: The key to permanent stress relief” (2014), “On becoming unbreakable” (2015), “Thriving in difficult times” (2016), “Causality: Aristotle’s life and ideas” (2024), “Foresight: Schopenhauer’s life and ideas” ( ...
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Welcome to The Contingency Plan podcast, a Star Wars literary Podcast. In the coming episodes we will deep dive into the extended universe and discuss all fun rabbit holes along the way. Thanks for joining us, and may the Force be with you!
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What if the stories we love are mirrors of the stories we live? The Living Story is a soulful podcast that explores the intersection of fiction, faith, and emotional healing. Hosted by Tennille Martinez, a writer, teacher, and spiritual storyteller, this show dives into the lives of beloved book characters both classic and contemporary to uncover the deeper truths they reveal about identity, purpose, heartbreak, growth, and God. Each episode blends literary analysis, biblical reflection, and ...
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A podcast for every kind of reader—whether you’re a thoughtful analyzer or a pure vibe-seeker. Hosted by two hilarious, down-to-earth twenty-somethings, this book club brings together the best of both worlds: one host dives into the profound themes and hidden meanings, while the other shares the raw emotions and gut reactions that each book sparks. From classics like "Lord of the Rings" and "Pride and Prejudice" to trending reads like "Fourth Wing" and New York Time’s hottest releases, we co ...
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Welcome to Florida Keys Traveler! In this documentary series recorded on location throughout the Florida Keys, host Elizabeth Harryman Lasley and producer Jason Paton dive into the history, natural wonders, and attractions that have made the Keys one of the most iconic destinations worldwide. Each episode, join us as we explore a new facet of the islands. We'll take you diving, sport-fishing, and dining. We'll explore the Keys' literary heritage and its colorful history, which is full of tre ...
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‘Konfekt’ is a sharp, elegant and well-turned-out magazine from the creators of Monocle. ‘Konfekt Korner’ is the podcast: listen now and discover why celebrating chic, understated glamour, seeking out lesser-known stories and opening closed doors has never been more important. Join ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove and style director Marcela Palek as they take their seats alongside Gillian Dobias every month. Like a really good dinner party, listeners can count on great conversation, insights, i ...
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What’s Your Why? The Authors Journey Every writer has a story—long before the first word is written. "What's Your Why?" is the podcast where authors share the journeys, inspirations, and defining moments that shaped their craft. Whether you're a book lover, an aspiring writer, or simply fascinated by the creative process, this show takes you beyond the pages and into the minds of storytellers. Join Emy diGrappa, Executive Producer, Wyoming Humanities, as we explore the passion, struggles, an ...
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JBI Dialogues is presented by the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry as a multidisciplinary space to connect academic, professional, and community voices in conversations about ethical, legal and social issues arising in health care, the health professions and the biological sciences. JBI Dialogues involves our contributors, readers, and the editorial team, extending the work of the journal with exchanges of ideas about its published research and emerging issues and practices in bioethics. The JB ...
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At Maāz Meáczhar, we reflect on life by deconstructing ideas that move us — the ones that stir our curiosity, challenge our thinking, or touch our hearts. The name Maāz Meáczhar is a beautiful Kashmiri expression — probably untranslatable — evoking deep affection, tenderness, and the quiet sweetness of kinship, especially within families. It’s a space of honest, heartfelt conversation — between a dad, a son, and you! 📬 We'd love to hear from you: [email protected]
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Welcome to Anita Inspires, a monthly podcast hosted by award-winning author and intuitive psychic Anita Fonteboa. Each episode is here to uplift your spirit, encourage your growth, and remind you that you are never walking this journey alone. With a spiritual focus and heartfelt insight, Anita shares reflections, energy shifts, intuitive wisdom, and life lessons to help you feel deeper, trust more, and rise into your best self. Whether you’re healing, searching, or just listening for a sign, ...
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English Essays Cover art photo provided by Efe Kurnaz on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@efekurnaz
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A treasure trove of wise and pithy sayings, reflections on education, family values, the ideal human being, life and living, politics, art, culture and timeless wisdom, The Sayings of Confucius is indeed an invaluable addition to your bookshelf. Ever since Chinese literary works first began to be translated into European languages, the works of the legendary Chinese philosopher and teacher Confucius, who lived in present day Qufu in the Shandong province of China, more than two thousand year ...
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Readings, debates, lectures from around Seattle, and so much more. Hear fascinating talks by authors, intellectuals, officials and regular folks with important stories recorded live.
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This is Kimball Khetani. I am podcasting things for english. Cover art photo provided by Chris Barbalis on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@cbarbalis
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Welcome aboard to GSMC Classics: The Day of the Triffids, where we embark on a thrilling journey into the realms of post-apocalyptic fiction! Join us as we dive into the timeless narrative spun by the legendary English science fiction author, John Wyndham, in his iconic 1951 novel, "The Day of the Triffids." Prepare to be spellbound by a tale that transcends time and space, resonating with audiences across generations. In this riveting classic radio show rebroadcast, we delve into a world pl ...
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A Stranger Questions Caderousse (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 26 – Part 6)
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At the Pont du Gard Inn, the knock at the door stirs up more than dust. A snarling black dog greets the newcomer, but Caderousse himself rushes to make amends, offering wine and apologies when he realizes the unexpected visitor is a priest. The abbé’s Italian-accented words cut straight to the heart of recognition: he knows Caderousse’s name, his p…
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A happy marriage in the Pepys household; The Seafarer; and Saint Willibrord
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Send us a text Thank you so much for joining me. Do tell me about yourself and feel free to give me feedback. I hope you are well and that you feel safe, happy and well. Love Gretel 😊 Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art …
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424 - November 9, 2025 - Churchill's Dragons, RAF Dragon Corps, The Ravenglass Throne
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This week, I reached the midpoint of Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2) and have started posting editor-ready chapters on Patreon for early access readers. The story’s coming together well, and it’s exciting to share it as it develops. I also talk about the upcoming release of Rising Storm (The Ravenglass Throne, Part Eight), which is o…
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The Stranger Arrives (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 26 – Part 5)
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A desolate road. A noonday sun. And an unexpected rider. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 26 continues as a solitary figure approaches the Pont du Gard Inn. Mounted on a Hungarian horse and dressed in the black robes of a priest, the stranger advances with calm purpose, undeterred by the barren, sun-scorched road that few others would choose t…
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Michel de Montaigne and literary exploration
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It is a myth that Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) had an extraordinary interest in literary exploration. Although he used many literary quotations, those are drawn from a couple of dozen books. Montaigne reread those books frequently, but rarely added new ones to his library. His literary explorations serve just one purpose, namely, to provide mate…
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Michel de Montaigne and the art of introspection
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Despite his practice of recounting anecdotes about himself, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) failed to learn much from introspection. In fact, he often misunderstood his own motives or drew the wrong lessons. I attribute Montaigne’s constant references to introspection to self-aggrandisement, not to philosophical wisdom. He spent twenty years writin…
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The Swollen Moon; Templecombe Church; and The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
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Send us a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navig…
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Personal reflections can render essays colourful and lively, but cannot guarantee correct judgement. Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) made dozens of personal reflections in his essays, but more often than not, he drew trivial or wrong conclusions. Nonetheless, his essays remain worth reading because they prompt us to think. They confront us with num…
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Accuracy of Michel de Montaigne’s personal reflections
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The insertion of personal reflections is the most innovative aspect in the essays of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592). The previous centuries had relegated personal reflections to poetry. Montaigne is the first author who gave his personal views on a wide range of subjects, placing his reflections on equal level to quotations from Plato, Aristotle, …
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Michel de Montaigne and the nature of human experience
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Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) is still widely read today because of one reason. He wrote essays on the nature of human experience and drew conclusions of permanent value. He used numerous examples from ancient Greece and Rome, and those remain fresh and fascinating for today’s readers. What is Montaigne’s main conclusion after devoting twenty yea…
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How to Plan a Year of Social Media Posts That Grow Your Brand | Ep. 87
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Most authors overthink what to post on social – or miss the moments that matter. In this episode, Allison Lane shares how to simplify your content planning so your posts actually build visibility instead of draining your time. Allison shares a simple, repeatable system for creating meaningful author marketing content without spending hours online. …
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Caderousse in Decline (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 26 – Part 4)
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Once a man of display and local pageantry, Gaspard Caderousse has been reduced to shabby obscurity. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 26, we glimpse how prosperity once dressed him in velvet vests, embroidered stockings, and silver buckles, while his wife, La Carconte, shone in the fashions of Arles. Now, those trappings are long gone. Their in…
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✦ NEW Preview | A Friendly Gangbang | Story from Anthology of Erotic Narrative
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Learn more and look inside The Anthology of Erotic Narrative, Volume II at Erosetti Press and Amazon! Written and voiced by Ava Lee, A Friendly Gangbang explores the limits of one woman's fantasies: from whispered consent and teasing denial to unrelenting pleasure and full submission. Full story posting soon. Explore more stories on the podcast!…
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Wherefore no man grows wise without he have his share of winters
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Send us a text Thank you for joining me dear friends and newcomers. Onwards we walk, gently and with love, one day at a time. Curiosity about the world and its history and its wonders, is the watchword. Today we read George Eliot and and Old English poem The Wanderer. Mr Katt makes a star appearance 🤭 Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look…
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Beyond the Veil with Author Angela van Breemen
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In today's thought-provoking episode, we welcome novelist Angela van Breemen to explore where forensics meets the metaphysical, how reincarnation reframes justice, and how storytelling teaches us who we are. In Angela's latest crime novel, Revenge Is Not Enough, a psychic visitation leads to a séance that opens up a decades-old cold case. The inves…
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The Innkeeper Revealed (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 26, Part 3)
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The lonely inn has a familiar master. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 26, we learn that the Pont du Gard Inn is run by none other than Gaspard Caderousse. Once Edmond’s neighbor, he is now an innkeeper brought low by the new canal that diverts travelers and ruins his trade. Dumas sketches him vividly: tall, bony, with dark eyes, hooked nose, …
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Aristotle addressed friendship in his “Nicomachean Ethics.” He viewed friendship as indispensable for leading a happy life, but identified three types of friendships: those based on utility, those based on pleasure, and those based on shared values or virtues. The latter is by far the most valuable. Friendships of utility are based on mutual intere…
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Aristotle’s four key contributions to philosophy
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Aristotle (384-322 BC) made four decisive contributions to philosophy. First, in metaphysics, he refuted Plato’s theory of forms. While Plato had believed in a world of pure abstractions (which he called “forms”), Aristotle emphasised observing the material world. Second, Aristotle came up with the concepts of substance and form. He asserted that e…
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Key ideas in Aristotle’s teachings on logic and reasoning
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The philosophy of logic and reason developed by Aristotle (384-322 BC) is different from computer logic, religious logic, and other types of logic that have existed in history. There are three distinct features that render Aristotelian logic unique. I’m going to present those three features, one by one. First, Aristotelian logic is linked to langua…
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Aristotle’s thoughts on tragedy and literature
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Aristotle (384-322 BC) outlined his thoughts on tragedy in his work “Poetics.” He regarded tragedy as an art form evoking pity and fear, leading the audience to gain emotional resilience and wisdom. The process of gaining resilience and wisdom from tragedy watched on stage is called “catharsis.” The key plot element in a tragedy is that the hero (w…
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Opponents to Aristotle’s views on knowledge and learning
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In history, only a handful of philosophers have endorsed the views on knowledge and learning developed by Aristotle (384-322 BC). The opposition to Aristotle’s empiricism began before his birth, that is, with his predecessors, in particular Socrates and Plato. Let us take a look at how their views differ from those of Aristotle. Socrates (469-399 B…
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Putting Aristotle’s views on education into practice
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After the disastrous distortions introduced in late Antiquity, it took twenty-three centuries to put into practice the views that Aristotle (384-322 BC) had developed on education. The reason for the long interval is not that Aristotle’s ideas on education are difficult to grasp. In fact, it only takes a few hours of study to understand Aristotelia…
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Sir Walter Scott; A Brace of Saints; and Good Samuel Pepys
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Send us a text Hello and thank you so much for joining me this evening. It’s an honour to have your company 🤗🥳🍂 Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, t…
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From Newsroom to Novel: How Your Career Experience Makes Your Book Stand Out with John DeDakis | Ep. 86
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Award-winning journalist and novelist John DeDakis joins host Allison Lane to show how your career, no matter the field, can power your book. From CNN’s breaking news desk to gripping thrillers, John shares how professional expertise makes stories believable, urgent, and unforgettable. Allison and John break down writing techniques for pacing, buil…
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Fangirl Jeanne, fanfic elder, is back to revisit the fan fiction formerly known as “Manacled,” now traditionally published as “Alchemised” by SenLinYu. Three years after our initial discussion about Manacled in episodes 116 and 117, we delve into the transformation of this Harry Potter/”Dramione” (aka Draco-Hermione) + Handmaid’s Tale fanfic into a…
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The Innkeeper Revealed (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 26 – Part 2)
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The lonely inn has a familiar master. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 26, we learn that the Pont du Gard Inn is run by none other than Gaspard Caderousse. Once Edmond’s neighbor, he is now an innkeeper brought low by the new canal that diverts travelers and ruins his trade. Dumas sketches him vividly: tall, bony, with dark eyes, hooked nose, …
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Send us a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navig…
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Episode 212 - Reflection affliction
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The group gathers in the Writers House's Wexler Studio to discuss three poems from George Quasha's Hearing Other, the latest in his extensive Preverbs series: "Mind-degradable theory," "Verb at first sight," and "(Dis)play."By George Quasha, Christopher Funkhouser, Anthony Elms, Al Filreis
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The Pont du Gard Inn (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 26 – Part 1)
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The road leads Edmond to a lonely inn by the Rhône. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 26, Dumas paints a vivid picture of the Pont du Gard Inn, a shabby outpost between Beaucaire and Bellegarde. Its tin sign creaks in the wind, its garden is little more than a patch of garlic and dying fig-trees, and its setting lies under the constant scourge …
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How Fantasy Author Michelle Miles Built a Thriving Indie Publishing Career
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What does it really take to write and publish more than forty books—and still love the process? In this episode of Write It Scared, I sit down with fantasy author Michelle Miles, who’s done exactly that. Michelle pulls back the curtain on the realities of indie publishing—how to manage burnout, balance creativity with deadlines, and build systems t…
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The Stranger of Marseilles (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 25, Part 10)
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Edmond returns in secret, but his presence leaves a trail of wonder. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 25, Dantès — under the name Lord Wilmore — purchases outright the house where his father once lived, paying far more than its value to reclaim the place of his memories. He then seeks news of Caderousse and visits the Catalan village, where he…
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423 - November 2, 2025 - Churchill's Dragons, RAF Dragon Corps, Punk's Not Dead, SAD
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This week, I passed the 24,000-word mark on my current work-in-progress, Churchill’s Dragons (RAF Dragon Corps, Book 2). The story’s really taking shape, and I’m enjoying building on the world established in Book 1. I also received the completed audiobook for Punk’s Not Dead and will be doing my final listen-through before it’s ready to go live. On…
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The Empty Rooms (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 25, Part 9)
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The house of his father holds only absence. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 25, Edmond insists on seeing the small upper rooms where his father once lived. Now occupied by a newly married couple, the chambers are stripped of every trace of the past — new wallpaper, new furniture, new life. Only the bare walls remain. Yet the bed sits where it…
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Frette’s new collection with Tara Bernerd, a slow supper club in Helsinki and Ruby Tandoh
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We meet interior designer Tara Bernerd and Frette CEO Filippo Arnaboldi to talk about their new collection, visit a slow supper club for female chefs in Helsinki and meet food writer Ruby Tandoh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Send us a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navig…
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The House of His Father (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 25, Part 8)
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Every step in Marseilles brings Edmond closer to grief and memory. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 25, a simple act of generosity becomes a test of honesty when a sailor returns the double Napoleon Edmond had given him by mistake. Rewarding the man with even more, Dantès continues into the city, each familiar street reopening old wounds. At l…
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Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) built himself a morality framework by writing essays for two decades. His philosophy resembles a house built little by little, using various techniques and materials, and then painted over several times in different colours. On the one hand, Montaigne embraced scepticism, showing very little confidence in the human a…
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Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) is regarded as the first existentialist philosopher in history because he accepted the inevitability of death, and sought to maximise his happiness in every situation. Instead of fearing death, Montaigne recommended getting acquainted with it, so that it becomes part of our expectations. The consciousness of our limi…
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Michel de Montaigne as a precursor of existentialism
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For historians of philosophy, there is a definite proof that Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) was a forerunner of modern existentialism; they point to Montaigne’s essay titled “To study philosophy is to learn to die” and argue that it contains all key ideas of existentialist philosophy. I cannot deny Montaigne’s position as a precursor of Jean-Paul …
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I view Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) as the first thinker who realized that scepticism can save one’s life. His insight is still true today, and will remain true for as long as people keep using deceit and misrepresentation to further their interests. Unfortunately, Montaigne’s defence of scepticism is rather messy. In some essays, he rightly ref…
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Social organisation and Michel de Montaigne’s scepticism
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When historians refer to scepticism in the works by Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), they point to his general reluctance to accept absolute truths. Taken to extremes, scepticism weakens the confidence in one’s perceptions and ability to reason. Since Montaigne wrote essays during a twenty-year period, his own definition of scepticism shifted from …
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Christina sit downs with Ang for a candid conversation about what it means to live on the margins - socially, physically, and politically. From the realities of housing insecurity to the quiet resilience of those navigating systems not build for them, this dialogue blands lived experience with sharp insight and gentle wit.…
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Stop Overlooking Your Success: Learn How to Track, Celebrate, and Own Your Wins | Ep. 85
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Are you celebrating your own wins or waiting for someone else to notice them first? Allison Lane shares the story behind a major milestone: how The Author’s Edge broke into Apple’s Top 200 marketing podcasts… and why she didn’t even realize it until someone else pointed it out. In fact, the show is now ranked among the Top 5% of all podcasts worldw…
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The Return to Marseilles (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 25, Part 7)
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After years of absence, Edmond walks once more on the streets of Marseilles. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 25, Dantès sails boldly into the harbor under an English passport and secures his landing without suspicion. His first test comes quickly: meeting a sailor from the Pharaon, one of his old shipmates. Speaking freely, Edmond probes the …
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The Tidings of Loss (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 25 – Part 6)
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Wealth secured, Edmond turns back toward the world — only to face sorrow. In The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 25, Dantès returns to Monte Cristo, transfers his treasure into secret compartments aboard his yacht, and masters the vessel as if it were a living creature. A week later Jacopo arrives, bearing tragic news: Edmond’s father is dead, and M…
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Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) built his philosophy step by step, starting with a central concept (the theory of the will), and adding layers of explanations. His physics, epistemology, logic and morality revolve around the theory of the will, and so do his views on the meaning of life. According to Schopenhauer, the will (“life force”) drives all…
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The key concepts in the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) connect it to Ancient Stoicism and existentialism. Let us pass review to those concepts, which Schopenhauer first outlined in “The world as will and representation,” a book that he published in 1818. Schopenhauer built his philosophy around the theory of the will (“life force”). …
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The revival of Aristotle’s views on education
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The twentieth century has generated three serious initiatives to revive the educational philosophy put forward by Aristotle (384-322 BC), or similar to his. In essence, revival initiatives aim at prioritising the student’s individual development. Let’s review these three attempts and see the extent to which they have remained loyal to Aristotelian …
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