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The Daily Poem offers one essential poem each weekday morning. From Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, The Daily Poem curates a broad and generous audio anthology of the best poetry ever written, read-aloud by David Kern and an assortment of various contributors. Some lite commentary is included and the shorter poems are often read twice, as time permits. The Daily Poem is presented by Goldberry Studios. dailypoempod.substack.com
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The LRB Podcast brings you weekly conversations from Europe’s leading magazine of culture and ideas. Hosted by Thomas Jones and Malin Hay, with guest episodes from the LRB's US editor Adam Shatz, Meehan Crist, Rosemary Hill and more. Find the LRB's new Close Readings podcast in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or search 'LRB Close Readings' wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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End of Western Civilization got you down? All is tickety-boo on The Andrew Klavan Show as Andrew laughs his way through Armageddon with political satire, cultural commentary, interviews and relentless mockery of racial pieties, sexual perversities, and feminist absurdities. Fridays at 8:30pm ET | 5:30pm PT.
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Tales from the Orc Den is hosted by three devoted monster romance book readers deep diving into series that we adore in this growing genre. The website is talesfromtheorcden.com. This podcast contains mature themes.
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Join Tex and Sam, two guys who are on a comedic venture into the uncharted territories of books your wife has probably read.
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The Writer’s Corner on WLRH features prose and poetry submitted by talented TN Valley wordsmiths. With each episode, a different voice is heard in “The Writer’s Corner,” with a commentary or poem recorded by the author. Many of our writers have received awards at the state and national level, while others are exhibiting their creative abilities for the first time.
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Ever wanted to read Dante's Divine Comedy? Come along with us! We're not lost in the scholarly weeds. (Mostly.) We're strolling through the greatest work (to date) of Western literature. Join me, Mark Scarbrough, as I take on this masterpiece passage by passage. I'll give you my rough English translation, show you some of the interpretive knots in the lines, let you in on the 700 years of commentary, and connect Dante's work to our modern world. The pilgrim comes awake in a dark wood, then w ...
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Welcome to Give Attendance to Reading, the podcast of Max, Charlie, and Zack Taylor. We are three brothers preparing for Christian ministry who love to read and talk, so we made this podcast. Here we offer summaries of and discussions around some of the best books in Christian literature, one chapter at a time. By listening in each week, not only will you hear a condensed, ”cliffs notes” synopsis of each book, but you will also get commentary on the topics discussed along with our take on ho ...
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Join us in the Sacred Garden, a podcast dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of stories found within canonical religious books. Through readings and insightful commentary, we embark on a journey of religious literacy, understanding the profound impact these stories have had on human history and culture. Whether you're seeking to deepen your own faith, broaden your understanding of different belief systems, or simply satisfy your curiosity about the human experience, Sacred Garden offers ...
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The Wild Olive Podcast brings you game-changing conversations about literature, culture, and the Bible. With co-hosts Jeanne Petrolle and Jennifer Bird, Wild Olive serves up idea-feasts: tasty insights about biblical texts and contemporary (or classic!) literature, with generous side-portions of cultural commentary and hearty laughter. One literature professor + one biblical studies professor = uncontrolled, out-of-bounds, untamed conversation: ideal listening for the post-evangelical, the s ...
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Main Interests: Existential philosophy, audiobook recording and sharing, literature, philosophical history, social and political commentary.
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You’ve probably seen his work in a newspaper near you, but now, you can put a voice to the name. On Now You’re Talking with Marshall Ramsey, you’ll hear commentary on the latest news, punch-lines from his latest cartoons, interviews with fellow cancer survivors he’s met along the way and compelling stories of known and unknown people, places, and things of Mississippi. Email the show: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Seek joy and you won't find it. Seek Jesus and you'll be delighted to find that joy comes along for the ride. Paul's letter to the Philippian church is one of the most extraordinary documents in the history of literature. This ancient epistle is filled with breath-taking treasures and gems that are just waiting to be revealed to those hungry enough to search for them. Allow me to serve as your trail guide, and together we will dig deeply into every nook and cranny of this phenomenal book. Th ...
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A bimonthly podcast that breaks down wrestling through literary analysis
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Author Aaron Ware delves into the dark depths of the Tonaston Tales , complete with live readings, easter eggs, and useless commentary! www.thetonastontales.com
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A weekly book discussion from InsertCredits.com.
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Created and produced by three best friends, Wishbonafide is a podcast that brings new life to the 90s children’s TV show “Wishbone" and humorously tackles the literary integrity and tween frame story of the original TV program. To check out more content, go to Wishbonafide.com.
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A podcast review of the Infectious Disease literature with commentary.
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This is a podcast series that will focus on the appreciation of poetry.
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A deep-dive into the world of classical Arabic – Learning Inspiration, Poetry, History and so much more. A must-listen for every classical/Fusha Arabic learner
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The ForceCast's Jedi Journals is a monthly literature podcast covering the past, present, and future of Star Wars literature.
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We tell contemporary stories of interest and, like the “maquerel" in Old French - a “go-between”, Mackerel is a broker of experiences. We’re a little off-beat, not terribly mainstream and always ready to dive deep into things because so much of life exists on a spectrum. Incidentally, the mackerel is a long-distance swimmer, super hardy and nutritious. Which is what we strive to create: Solid, hearty content.
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This is a collection of radio conversations by writer and broadcaster, Ace Moloi. They feature current affairs, literature, social issues and more.
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Hello Lovely Listener! 2centspnf, expansively, 2cents poetry 'n film is a podcast dedicated to all things poetry; analyses, news, poetry books and all poets- pioneers, upcoming and aspiring. The podcast is hosted by Lindsay, an avid sketcher and unfledged writer who enjoys tea and taking photos. In the words of M. H. Abrams, "A vital literary culture is always on the move." , 2cents hopes to present you with an audible anthology that captures this vitality.
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Each week Filibuster looks at the latest in film, pop culture, the festival circuit, and entertainment news. We also interview the talent involved in creating movies, literature, and television made all around the world.
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The comedy podcast that unpacks the bananas world of romance novels! Tune in every other Tuesday as one co-host, either Margie or Rachel, recount a romance novel to the other unsuspecting co-host. Whether you love romance, love comedy, or love both, join us on our truly bananas comedy adventure!
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The Podcast about Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. In each episode, I will comment on a section of the book, to make it a bit less daunting, and hopefully help you enjoy it a bit more. I am a professor, but this podcast is created with a non-academic, non-expert, non-French-speaking audience in mind--that is, anyone who'd like to dive into this classic!
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Commentary: Trek Stars is a show from Trek.fm that explores the work of Star Trek creatives beyond the Star Trek franchise. Join Mike Schindler, Max Hegel, and John Mills each week for a trek through the wider world of movies, television, and literature.
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Masterpiece Theatre meets Mystery Science Theater 3000 in a podcast of highbrow readings and lowbrow commentary. Comedians Kelly Nugent and Lindsay Katai come together to read aloud classic and not-so-classic literature from the public domain and provide real-time commentary with the help of special guests. Subscribe now to experience the best and worst from the likes of Edgar Allen Poe, Virginia Woolf, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Sherwood Anderson, Jack London, and many more... no one escapes ...
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Hold That Thought brings you research and ideas from Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. Throughout the year we select a few topics to explore and then bring together thoughtful commentary on those topics from a variety of experts and sources. Be sure to subscribe!
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Every Day's Great is a podcast where Caleb Zane Huett and Nick Splendorr laugh and cry their way through the Persona games, one day at a time. No Persona experience necessary!
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Once upon a time, Jeff wrote a book in one month. Now he plans to read it, chapter by chapter with commentary, for everyone to enjoy! He'll critique spelling and typos, identify gaping plot holes, and ridicule the awkward dialog he incorporated into this work of literature. Come along for the exciting journey into a fantasy world riddled with grammar errors!
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The Medscape Medical Minute
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Kate and Madie are BYU students majoring in English. After discovering a terrible book entitled "The Skeleton in My Closet Wears a Wedding Dress," Madie had a full-on meltdown in the middle of Deseret Book and talked it over with Kate. They decided a podcast would be a fun way to talk about the book as well as lots of other cool stuff, and here we are. The podcast covers the book itself, as well as discussions on Mormon doctrine, Mormon culture, and lots and lots of pop culture. We like it all.
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The most chaotic Outlander podcast you'll find! Join JeSuisPrest and MistressPandora on a hilarious adventure through the Outlander universe, as we make our way though a rewatch of the entire series from a Lord John-centric lens. Shenanigans, irreverent humor, wild bullshit, baseless headcanons, the odd legitimate fact, and maybe some actual commentary on the show will abound. If you love Outlander but hate being serious, this is the podcast for you. Spoilers are all over the place and occur ...
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Rehabilitation Oncology - Rehabilitation Oncology Journal Podcast
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Rehabilitation Oncology is an indexed resource for the dissemination of peer-reviewed research-based evidence related to oncologic physical therapy and cancer rehabilitation. The journal provides a forum for scientific and professional exchange among researchers and practitioners throughout the world. The journal serves as the official journal for the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy. High standards of quality are maintained through a rigorous, double-blinded peer-review process and adh ...
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Stories from the edges of music and media with a focus on Chicagoland area, comedy, popular culture, writing... Interviews with far from the mainstreaml artists, musicians and directors. "On the fly" episodes (while she's driving the mean streets)...where your host hairdresser, writer, musician and girl on the street...will keep you informed about exciting goings-on- with mind blowing commentary and stuff you did't even know you gave a shit about!
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Welcome to Brain Fertilizer, the Dead Mule School of Southern Literature’s podcast. The goal of this podcast is to celebrate the work of the creative folks who graciously contributed and continue to contribute to one of the longest-running online literary journals there is, The Dead Mule School of Southern Literature. Each episode features original material by Southern writers with commentary and background via your host, Virginia Lee. Email: [email protected] Support this p ...
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The Podcast Macabre is dedicated to a love of all things horror. Join Chris, Jenny, and Joe, three lifelong lovers of the genre, as they chat about films, TV, books, and everything in between and beyond. Be warned of various random segues, bad jokes, and NSFW humor while they’re at it, too.
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The Lit Pickers is a podcast that celebrates books and bold opinions. Hosted by writers Supriya Nair and Deepanjana Pal, each episode explores literature, authors and reading. The show champions the written word, as well as the biggest ideas, tiniest thoughts, silliest questions, and confounding conundrums. Nair and Pal invite you to their Sunday breakfast table banter, that makes for truly lively commentary for readers and thinkers, and awaken the bookworm in you. So, pop the kettle on, gra ...
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Do you love talking all things movies, TV, and pop culture, but tired of all the toxicity online? Do you wish you could take the guilt out of your entertainment guilty pleasures? Poditive Spin is the podcast haven you need. Come and join the Friendly Fan Club, where we push back against nitpicking, naysaying, and negativity. Where we champion the positives, celebrate storytelling, and believe no media is without merit. May Poditive Spin be a light for you in dark places when all other lights ...
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Family, The Poethnic Justice Podcast seeks to utilize and promote the power of literature and literacy for the purpose of challenging and eradicating the systemic oppression of black society. Via the language arts and social commentary, the members of this podcast will seek to formulate strategies geared toward empowering black society against the many threats it faces and towards eradicating racism from society, permanently. One Love & One Justice, The Stormy Poet
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Join us in our Common Room as we discuss Pop Culture, Food, Fitness, & Fashion. We saved you a seat!
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We strive to be both intellectually stimulating and entertaining, with commentary on everything from recent world political phenomena to Lebron’s dominance. With two of the three founders of the platform being from Cleveland, Ohio, we strive to keep the pulse of what is happening in the Midwest and other parts of the country that are typically ignored by those living on the coasts. We all have relative expertise in theory, philosophy, literary theory, and comparative literature, and aim to u ...
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Orders Beyond Borders
WZB Berlin Social Science Center, bringing you conversations with leading scholars on Global Governance and International Relations.
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The Orders Beyond Borders podcast series seeks to provide a platform for established and emerging researchers in International Relations, Global Governance, and Comparative Politics. Tune in for interviews, commentary, reading tips and research insights relating to all things global.
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Buds, Books, & Booze is a fortnightly book club with friends discussing life and literature over a few drinks. Join Zack, Katie, Bill, and Alex as we sit down each episode to dive into a portion of the selected book with a summary and an unpretentious review. The most tangential book club to drink along with, so fill up your glass and come along for the ride! | Follow us on Twitter @budsbooksbooze | Contact us at [email protected] | Visit us at anchor.fm/buds-books-booze
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The word Upanishad (upa-ni-shad) consists of, "Upa" means "near;" "ni" means "down;" "shad" means "to sit." Thus, Upanishad is to sit down near the teacher to discuss, learn, practice, and experience. There are some 200 or more Upanishads. Some are lost and are only known about because of being referenced in other Upanishads. Most of the Upanishads were kept secret for centuries, only passed on to others orally in the form of Shlokas (a category of verse line developed from the Vedic Anustub ...
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The word Upanishad (upa-ni-shad) consists of, "Upa" means "near;" "ni" means "down;" "shad" means "to sit." Thus, Upanishad is to sit down near the teacher to discuss, learn, practice, and experience. There are some 200 or more Upanishads. Some are lost and are only known about because of being referenced in other Upanishads. Most of the Upanishads were kept secret for centuries, only passed on to others orally in the form of Shloka (a category of verse line developed from the Vedic Anustubh ...
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#60: Dr. Miranda Zapor Cruz on Christian Nationalism and the Jesus-Way
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Jeanne sits down with Professor Miranda Zapor Cruz. Join them for conversation about the nature of power, citizenship, and the Jesus-Way. As Cruz explains in her book Faithful Politics, Christian Nationalism and the Jesus-Way do not go together. Professor Miranda Zapor Cruz's Book "Faithful Politics" available at these links: https://mirandazaporcr…
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In this episode we tell the difficult story of Dinah's violation in Shechem and the bloody revenge taken by her brothers. We explore the Bible's account and insights from the Book of Jubilees to understand this dark chapter. Send your opinion Beeswax Garden Natural candles for a warm, gentle glow. Illuminate your space and soul. Disclaimer: This po…
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These are the ten novels you must read to begin your literary journey.By The Andrew Klavan Show
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Why The Multiverse is a Godless Art Form | Spencer Klavan
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Spencer Klavan, author of Light of the Mind, Light of the World, joins me to discuss why–in a country full of comic books and multiverses–America needs Homer and Shakespeare now more than ever. - - - Today’s Sponsor: Qualia Life Sciences - Head to https://qualialife.com/KLAVAN for 15% off your purchase of Qualia’s products.…
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Edna St. Vincent Millay's "Conscientious Objector"
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Death has been personified and analogized in myriad ways, but none perhaps so withering as today’s imagining of death as a fascist bureaucrat. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe…
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‘How useful is it,’ Daniel Trilling asked recently in the LRB, ‘to compare the current global resurgence of right-wing nationalism to fascism?’ In this episode of the podcast Daniel joins TJ to explore the question in light of his review of Richard Seymour’s book Disaster Nationalism. They discuss the continuities between earlier forms of far-right…
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Did Dante Think The Characters In Classical Poems Were Real?
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Did Dante think that the characters in Virgil's and Statius's poems were real? Did he believe that the characters who changed shape, being, and even substance in Ovid's METAMORPHOSES were actual and historical? This complicated questioning has no final answer . . . which means it can drive most of us modern, post-scientific-revolution people nuts? …
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Genesis 33: The Reunion of Jacob and Esau
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This week, we delve into Genesis 33, the highly anticipated and potentially tense reunion between Jacob and his brother Esau. After years of separation and fear, what will this encounter bring? Join us as we explore themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the surprising turns life can take. Send your opinion Beeswax Garden Natural candles for a …
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Jeanne Murray Walker's "The Music Before the Music"
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Jeanne Murray Walker was born in a village of 900 people in northern Minnesota. She was first published by The Atlantic Monthly at age 19. Today she’s the prize-winning author of nine books of poetry. Jeanne serves as a Mentor in the Seattle Pacific University low residency MFA Program and travels widely to give readings and workshops. -bio via Par…
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Rose Battle (6/2/2025)
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Rose Battle returns to center stage with a story of her "Uncle Lobe", who experienced his first "moving picture" with her family at the drive in movie!By WLRH Public Radio
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Jacob's escaped Laban, but now dreads meeting his vengeful brother Esau. Join us for a tense night by the Jabbok River where prayer, fear, and a mysterious wrestling match change Jacob forever. Send your opinion Support the show The biblical stories featured in this episode are drawn from the Tanakh. We encourage you to explore these rich texts fur…
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Episode #94: Taking Out the Trash (Phil 3:7-8)
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"But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ." (Phil 3:7-8) ~~~~~~ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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You Are What You Eat . . . And Read: PURGATORIO, Canto XXII, Lines 130 - 145
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Virgil and Statius begin to trek around the sixth terrace of Mount Purgatory but are stopped by an upside-down tree . . . that causes more questions than it provides answers. A voice in the tree warns them off and offers examples of temperance, of moderate appetites, all of which are strange interpretations of Biblical stories that don't necessaril…
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It was inevitable–Trump's momentum hits a deep pool of DC swamp water. Can he fight his way through? Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1232 - - - DailyWire+: This is your last chance for the DailyWire+ Memorial Day Sale! Get 40% off an Annual Membership with code DW40. Don’t miss the all-new Ben A…
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Today’s poem is a comical maxim that typifies the heavy lifting light verse is capable of. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson
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Show Notes In this episode, we’re diving into the tropes that make our monster-loving hearts soar—and the ones that make us want to throw our books across the room. Whether it’s a grumpy/sunshine dynamic, forced proximity, or a trope that just never works for us, we’re getting to the meat about what makes a trope hit just right. Podcast Scavenger H…
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RANKING The Greatest Crime Thrillers of All Time
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If the Western is the godfather of American cinema, then the crime film is its son. With tough guys, shootouts, and explorations of morality, these movies capture the seedy underbelly of a post-war urban world. So, for today's video, I'll be ranking a list of crime films chosen by my producer. Hot takes are bound to happen. - - - Today’s Sponsor: H…
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How China Controls America's Biggest Tech Company | Patrick McGee
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Apple, like all successful companies, became successful by maximizing profits and minimizing costs. However, to achieve this, they sold their soul to America’s biggest adversary: the Chinese Communist Party. The story of how this transpired is chronicled in exceptional detail by my guest, Patrick McGee, who joins me to discuss his book “Apple in Ch…
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Going In Circles To Go Forward: PURGATORIO, Canto XXII, Lines 115 - 129
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Our pilgrim, Virgil, and Statius arrive on the otherwise empty sixth terrace of Mount Purgatory. Virgil seems more hesitant. And our pilgrim, Dante, more passive, as he listens to the two older, wiser poets discuss the craft of poetry. This passage represents the paradox of circularity and linearity, of stasis and advancement, that is the major str…
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Poet Timothy Murphy was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, and graduated from Yale University, where he participated in the Scholar of the House program. He was a partner in a large-scale hog farm and a businessperson. His books include the poetry collections The Deed of Gift (1998), Very Far North (2002), Mortal Stakes • Faint Thunder (2011), Hunter's Lo…
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Close Readings: Nietzsche's 'Schopenhauer as Educator'
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In this extended extract from their series 'Conversations in Philosophy', part of the LRB's Close Readings podcast, Jonathan Rée and James Wood look at one of Friedrich Nietzsche's early essays, 'Schopenhauer as Educator'. For Nietzsche, Schopenhauer’s genius lay not in his ideas but in his heroic indifference, a thinker whose value to the world is…
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Genesis 31: Jacob's Escape and Rachel's Secret
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Jacob flees Laban after years of being cheated. God directs him home, but Laban pursues, angered by Jacob's secret departure and the theft of his idols by Rachel. A tense confrontation leads to a covenant. Send your opinion Support the show The biblical stories featured in this episode are drawn from the Tanakh. We encourage you to explore these ri…
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Today’s poem has become one of the most famous 20th-century war poems–in part because of its ability to grant fallen soldiers a voice that is earnestly patriotic without becoming jingoistic. Perhaps the balance is a reflection of the steadiness of the Canadian veteran who penned it. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss …
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Tara and Jeff Mello (5/26/2025)
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Cigar Box Guitar Store owners Tara and Jeff Mello share their personal journey through an unlikely pathBy WLRH Public Radio
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The drama intensifies in Genesis 30 as Rachel and Leah fiercely compete to bear Jacob children, leading to surrogacy, the birth of eleven sons and a daughter, and Jacob's eventual desire to return home. In this episode we witness Jacob navigating intense family drama and emerging resilient amidst constant pressure. Send your opinion Support the sho…
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Episode #93: How's Your Street Cred? (Phil 3:4-6)
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"...though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the la…
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Placing And Misplacing Your Classical Ancestors: PURGATORIO, Canto XXII, Lines 94 - 114
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At the end of their first conversation, Virgil and Statius reconstruct limbo. They transform it into a neighborhood where all the lost, classical writers live. They also transfer limbo's sighs from the damned to the poet Dante and potentially to his reader. Where have these great authors gone? And if their texts are one way to God, how many ways to…
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As Conservatives strive to take back the culture, the Left tries to defend its crumbling Empire of Lies. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1231 - - - DailyWire+: This week only, don’t miss the DailyWire+ Memorial Day Sale—get 40% off an Annual Membership with code DW40. Don’t miss the all-new Ben …
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Today’s poem is a Heaney favorite, and goes out to all of the couples tying the knot this summer. Happy reading! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson
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The Podcast Macabre - Episode 372 - Lethal Literature: A STIR OF ECHOES
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Join us for a mind opening edition of "Lethal Literature" as we discuss Richard Matheson's novel A STIR OF ECHOES (1958) and David Koepp's 1999 film adaptation.
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How To Restore Excitement For America's Founding | Jeffrey Anderson
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As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, I'm joined by Jeffrey Anderson—President and Founder of American Main Street Initiative—who has a powerful message on the importance of celebrating our nation's history and its heroes. - - - Today’s Sponsor: Beam - Visit https://shopbeam.com/KLAVAN and use code KLAVAN to get our exclusive discount o…
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‘The Church needs to change; the Church cannot afford to change,’ Colm Tóibín wrote recently in the LRB. In this episode of the podcast, he joins Tom to discuss how the new pope will have to navigate this paradox. He also looks back at the Francis papacy, and the way that Francis behind his smile ran the Vatican with an iron first; at relations be…
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Statius, The Closeted Christian: PURGATORIO, Canto XXII, Lines 76 - 93
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Statius finally tells Virgil what we all want to know: the story of his conversion. How did this Latin poet who dedicated his great epic to a Roman emperor become a Christian. Through a long process and by subterfuge. Statius was a closeted or hidden (or to use the medieval Florentine term, "closed") Christian. Join me, Mark Scarbrough, as we look …
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Emily Dickinson's "The saddest noise, the sweetest noise"
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The uniting, in today’s poem, of Spring and sadness is not immediately intuitive. However, it makes more natural sense amidst the many partings and reminiscences of graduation season. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscri…
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Genesis 29: Jacob Gets A Taste of His Own Medicine!
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Get ready for some serious irony in Genesis 29! Jacob, who famously deceived his father Isaac to steal his brother's blessing, now finds himself on the receiving end of a major trick from Laban. His pursuit of Rachel takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of Leah. Join us as we explore this chapter where the trickster gets tricked, and the drama…
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Today’s poem shows us a teacher wrestling with the notion of “graduation.” Happy reading. Bill Knott was born on February 17, 1940, in Carson City, Michigan. When he was seven years old, his mother died in childbirth, and his father passed away three years later. He grew up in an orphanage in Mooseheart, Illinois, and on an uncle’s farm. In the lat…
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The Sundial Writers Corner: Will Seamus Ennis (5/19/2025)
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Will Seamus Ennis recalls an adventurous trip to an overlooked national treasure.By WLRH Public Radio
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Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones When it comes to the world, we must realize that we need to overcome it, and we must go about it the right way. Some don’t seem to realize there is any problem with the world, and others try to remove themselves from the world, but neither approach is what our Lord wants. We must realize that only by our fait…
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Jacob flees Esau's wrath, sent by Isaac to find a wife. On his journey, at Bethel, God appears in a dream of a ladder to heaven, reaffirming the covenant and promising his presence and future return to the land. This marks a pivotal moment of divine encounter for Jacob. Send your opinion Support the show The biblical stories featured in this episod…
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"For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh." (Philippians 3:3) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Virgil, The Damned Christian Missionary: PURGATORIO, Canto XXII, Lines 55 - 74
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Given that Statius claims a passage from The Aeneid made him see the error of his ways, Virgil wants to know how this poet of the Thebes could have ever become a Christian, particularly since his poetry shows little evidence of the faith. Statius replies with some of the most shocking lines in COMEDY: He became a Christian AND a poet because of the…
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As Trump replaces globalism with nationalist trade, a failed elite is being shown the door — and they don't want to go! Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1230 - - - DailyWire+: Join us at https://dailywire.com/subscribe and become a part of the rebellion against the ridiculous. Normal is back. And…
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Andrew Barton Paterson's "The Man From Ironbark"
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Today’s poem explains why some Australians wear beards. Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson, CBE (17 February 1864 – 5 February 1941) was an Australian bush poet, journalist and author, widely considered one of the greatest writers of Australia's colonial period. Born in rural New South Wales, Paterson worked as a lawyer before transitioning into litera…
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This chapter details Rebekah and Jacob's scheme to deceive the aging, blind Isaac into giving Jacob the blessing intended for Esau. Jacob, disguised, presents a meal to his father and receives the crucial blessing. Upon Esau's return and discovery of the trickery, fury erupts, leading Rebekah to send Jacob away for his safety. Send your opinion Sup…
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Ask the Authors: Efficacy of Manual Lymphatic Drainage: An Estimation of the Truth Culled From the Literature
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On this special Ask the Authors episode, Drs. David Doubblestein and Linda Koehler join us to discuss the non-manual lymphatic drainage narrative, why it’s never been about the volume, and the evidence supporting MLD as a critical component of complete decongestive therapy for lymphedema. Don’t throw MLD out with the volume!…
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In the Soviet Archives: a conversation with Sheila Fitzpatrick
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When Sheila Fitzpatrick first went to Moscow in the 1960s as a young academic, the prevailing understanding of the Soviet Union in the West was governed by the ‘totalitarian hypothesis’, of a system ruled entirely from the top down. Her examination of the ministry papers of Anatoly Lunacharsky, the first Commissar of Enlightenment after the Revolut…
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