When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. You’ll always walk away with big questions to ponder and new books to read.
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The Mountain Stage Podcast is the complete recording of the entire live show. It features songs that were cut from the radio broadcast, and it is the only place you can hear the full finale song. New episodes become available about 10 days after the premiere broadcast date. We have Spring and Fall seasons of new broadcasts, so if you heard a recent show but don’t see it at the top of the feed, just scroll back a few weeks or use the search function to find a specific artist.
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Welcome to Standby for Places! Taking the classic radio play style and introducing it to modern technology. Created by Freda Mattea, Margie Zarcone, Graydon Gund. Other creative team members include Dunya J. Karam and Benjamin Mandell.
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Stories from Land Defenders at the forefront of conservation in the Greater Grand Canyon Region.
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On this podcast we take a dive deep into the stories of everyday people, discussing the hurdles they've faced and the triumphs they've achieved. Join us for real, raw conversations where we laugh, we cry, and we uncover the incredible resilience and evolution of their life experiences. From overcoming personal setbacks to navigating life's unexpected twists, each episode is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to persevere and thrive. Tune in as we share moments of vulnerability, inspi ...
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Conversations with friends old and new about entertainment, sports, and the state of the world.
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Best authors. Best banter. Host — and gay reader — Jason Blitman is joined each week by bestselling authors, VIP gay readers, cultural icons, and other special guests for lively, spoiler-free conversations. Gays Reading celebrates LGBTQIA+ and ally authors and storytellers through fun, thoughtful, and insightful discussions. Whether you're gay, straight, or somewhere in between, if you love great books and great conversation, Gays Reading is for you.
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Joy In The Journey is a podcast dedicated to supporting families with critically ill kids. Life brings unexpected circumstances, but choosing joy makes all the difference. Your host, Jamie Freedlund, knows this better than anyone. Her world changed when her daughter, Mattea Joy, was born with several severe medical complications. Jamie and her husband were given a very small chance that Mattea would survive at birth, but were able to share nine and a half wonderful months with her that they ...
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Non-profits are businesses at their core and have the same challenges and successes as other businesses, especially during the pandemic. Join Stacey Lund from TGR Management consulting as she hosts monthly candid discussions with organizations from a variety of non-profit verticals about how they rose to the challenge and scaled, pivoted, and transformed in the past two years. If you are looking for ideas or just plain transformation inspiration, this show is for you.
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Fides is pronounced "FEE-DASE" and is Latin for Knowledge, Faith, Truth. This podcast was started to get the truth out there in a world of falsehoods. I release two guest interviews per week and one episode where I go solo. I focus on conservative issues, such as pro-life, pro-freedom, pro-economic freedom, border security, and religious freedom. I will only ever tell you the truth. Guests have included Governor Scott Walker, Alveda King, niece of MLK, Liz Wheeler, actress Ashley Bratcher, a ...
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Morningstar Media is proud to present the 13th annual holiday event upcoming 25 Songs of Christmas. This year's theme is Christmas around the world. This podcast version of our 25 Songs of Christmas is highlight to your holiday season. an It's an opportunity to get to know the artists who are singing this year's 25 Songs of Christmas Web Series. This includes programs like Jingle Jolly Jam our Pre-Show Podcast and our Summer Program Christmas in July.
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What happens to fiction in times of war?
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27:57A snail scientist takes part in a kidnapping scheme to protest the Ukrainian romance industry. That's the story Maria Reva was writing in her debut novel, Endling. But then Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leaving Maria to question whether fiction had a place in the devastating new reality. The result is an innovative and darkly …
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 35 (Jane Leavy, Kathy Mattea)
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1:49:25Author Jane Leavy discusses her new book, MAKE ME COMMISIONER with Rich and Bruce Pratt. Singer Kathy Mattea talks about her career, public broadcasting, and her upcoming Maine shows. Cybersecurity expert Rahul Powar looks at the dangers and benefits of AI. Food Coma's Joe Ricchio tells us about Maine's best pizza.…
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What Are You Reading? feat. Mattea Roach (Bookends CBC's Literary Podcast)
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52:48Get ready to add to your ever-growing TBR (we're sorry!) because Gays Reading is kicking off the new series What Are You Reading?. On this episode, Jason talks to the host of Bookends, the CBC's literary podcast, Mattea Roach, to learn about what they've been reading recently. About Bookends: the CBC's literary podcast When the book ends, the conve…
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What Are You Reading? feat. Sarah Dickinson (Sarah's Bookshelves Live)
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38:54Get ready to add to your ever-growing TBR (we're sorry!) because Gays Reading is kicking off the new series What Are You Reading?. On this episode, host Jason Blitman talks to Sarah Dickinson, host of Sarah's Bookshelves Live, about some of the books she's been reading recently. Sarah’s Bookshelves Live is a weekly book podcast featuring real talk …
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1,060 - Kelly Willis, Sierra Green & The Giants, John Doyle & Michael McGoldrick, Sarah Klang, Craig Bickhardt & Michael G. Ronstadt
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2:21:10This episode was recorded on June 22nd, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Kelly Willis, Sierra Green & The Giants, John Doyle & Michael McGoldrick, Sarah Klang, Craig Bickhardt & Michael G. Ronstadt. http://bit.ly/3KE3tUQBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 36 (Kyle MacLachan, Adrienne Barbeau)
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1:15:59Actor Kyle MacLachlan talks with us about his new podcast, WHAT ARE WE EVEN DOING, and his long collaboration with David Lynch. Adrienne Barbeau discusses some career highlights, from Broadway to Maude, The Fog, Escape from New York, and her recent role on J.J. Abrams’ series, Duster. We talk with political commentator John Fugelsang about his new …
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Angela Flournoy (The Wilderness) feat. Rickey Laurentiis, Guest Gay Reader
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1:10:14Host Jason Blitman talks to 2025 Kirkus and National Book Award longlisted author Angela Flournoy about her newest book, THE WILDERNESS. Highlights include: 🪣 Angela's bucket list 🗓️ the 10 year journey of writing this book 🎃 The Candy Corn Community 🤫 secret family recipes 🍽️ "group of 7" dinner party guests Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reade…
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Why this comics legend is just getting started
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33:24Growing up in rural Ontario, Jeff Lemire bought superhero comics at the local minimart. Years later, he’s one of the biggest comic book creators in Canada … and he’s the one bringing those superheroes to life. Jeff’s new memoir, 10,000 Ink Stains, tells his story. The book looks back on his 25-year career, diving into notable works like Essex Count…
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1,059 - Shemekia Copeland, Tab Benoit, Charlie Musselwhite, Harlem Gospel Travelers, and Abby Posner
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2:37:49This episode was recorded on June 15th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Shemekia Copeland, Tab Benoit, Charlie Musselwhite, Harlem Gospel Travelers, and Abby Posner. https://bit.ly/4gua8wQBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Eliana Ramage (To the Moon and Back) feat. M.L. Rio, Guest Gay Reader
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1:17:06Host Jason Blitman talks to Eliana Ramage about her debut novel, TO THE MOON AND BACK, this month’s Reese’s Book Club pick. Highlights include: 💭 many childhood ambitions 📚 Reading Rainbow contest trauma 🌈 the intersection of queerness and Cherokeeness 🧜🏻♀️ comparisons to The Little Mermaid Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader™️ M.L. Rio, who …
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October Book Club: Alejandro Varela (Middle Spoon)
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28:22In this *spoiler free* conversation, host Jason Blitman talks to author Alejandro Varela, about his book MIDDLE SPOON, the October Gays Reading Book Club pick with Allstora. MIDDLE SPOON unpacks what happens when you’ve got the husband, the kids, the bougie life… AND you’re going through a breakup with your boyfriend. Provocative, witty, and deeply…
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Milena Jesenská was a courageous journalist, translator and resister of the Nazi regime. So why do most people only know her as Franz Kafka’s lover? Milena was one of the great loves of Kafka’s life, and his letters to her are immortalized in the book Letters to Milena. But that story remains unfinished … because Milena’s responses have never been …
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 34 (John Stirratt, Chad Finn)
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1:45:52John Stirratt of Wilco and The Autumn Defense fills us in on Sonic Sleepover 2025. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe looks at the Game 1 performance of the New England Patriots. Gary Tanguay looks at his journey from Mexico, Maine to the Boston sports media world. Allen Adams previews some upcoming fall films. Violist and Maine native Rose Wolman discu…
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Feeling nostalgic for the music of the aughts? You’re not the only one. Holly Brickley’s debut novel, Deep Cuts, follows a music-obsessed writer named Percy coming of age in the early 2000s. When Percy befriends a young musician in college, they start to collaborate and their connection deepens. Holly and Mattea talk about their shared love of musi…
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Patrick Ryan (Buckeye) feat. Rabih Alameddine, Guest Gay Reader
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1:12:23Host Jason Blitman talks to Patrick Ryan about his new novel, Buckeye, which is this month’s Read with Jenna Book Club selection. They talk about writing inspirations, father-son relationships, and Ryan's love for pinball. Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader, Rabih Alameddine (The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother)) his pers…
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Why this Pulitzer Prize winner is done with writing books
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34:41Tessa Hulls won a Pulitzer Prize for her first book. So why is it also her last? Tessa’s graphic memoir, Feeding Ghosts, unravels the stories of three women in her family: her Chinese grandmother, her mother and herself. It’s an emotional, complex and beautifully illustrated book that took Tessa almost a decade to produce. This week on Bookends, Te…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 33 (The Bacon Brothers, Peter Guralnick)
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1:32:34The Bacon Brothers, Michael & Kevin, discuss their current tour and latest album, BALLAD OF THE BROTHERS. Music journalist Peter Guralnick talks about his new book, THE COLONEL AND THE KING: TOM PARKER, ELVIS PRESLEY, AND THE PARTNERSHIP THAT ROCKED THE WORLD. Tim Daly and Robin Bronk from The Creative Coalition explain their efforts to preserve fu…
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Bookends Bonus: Death, sex, money … and podcasting?
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36:41Here at Bookends, we never shy away from difficult conversations … and neither does Anna Sale, the host of the popular Slate podcast Death, Sex and Money. The show is all about diving into topics that get deep fast, and Anna expands on that promise in her book, Let’s Talk About Hard Things. In this special summer edition of Bookends, Anna joins Mat…
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Stacey Abrams (Coded Justice) feat. Dan Pelosi, Guest Gay Reader
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1:24:00Host Jason Blitman kicks off season 5 with political leader and author Stacey Abrams discussing her latest legal thriller, Coded Justice, the role of AI in healthcare, and what it means to be a professional troublemaker. Later, Jason is joined by Dan Pelosi, beloved for his culinary adventures on Instagram as @grossypelosi, who chats about his new …
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Bookends Highlights: Why we never shut up about our literary prizes
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54:07The CBC Literary Prizes are where Canadian writing stars are made… and this week, we’ll prove it to you. In the first season of Bookends, Mattea Roach spoke with some of the winners, finalists and jurors of the prizes. This week, we’re revisiting Mattea's conversations with Zilla Jones, Dorian McNamara, David Huebert, Zoe Whittall, and Rachel Robb.…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 32 (Shaun Cassidy, Chad Finn)
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1:26:50The multitalented Shaun Cassidy talks about his career, family. and THE ROAD TO US Tour, which begins on September 13 and comes to the Waterville Opera House on September 17. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe weighs in on the Red Sox and Patriots. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center previews September events at the center and in the skies…
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Bookends Bonus: What do you see in the mirror?
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49:20This week, Bookends is revisiting the Mirrors series. It’s a CBC Books special featuring winners of the 2024 Governor General’s Literary Awards. The English-language books that won last year’s awards demonstrate how stories help us reflect on our lives and see the world in new ways. In this special series, CBC Books asked the winners to further exp…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 31 (Phil Rosenthal, Colin Blunstone)
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1:13:05Phil Rosenthal talks about Season 8 of SOMEBODY FEED PHIL and his upcoming appearance at Merrill Auditorium in Portland as part of his current tour. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Colin Blunstone of The Zombies discusses their documentary HUNG UP ON A DREAM and the mono reissue of their classic album, ODYSSEY AND ORACLE. We visit with the members of The…
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Bookends Bonus: Redefining what counts as a Canadian literary classic from Commotion
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28:31Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts & entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less. In this episode, Elamin is joined by authors Jael Richardson and David A. Robertson,…
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THE SUNFLOWER BOYS by Sam Wachman is a terrific debut that delivers exactly the kind of deeply necessary storytelling we need right now. Sam crafts a profoundly moving narrative that tackles urgent contemporary themes with sensitivity and power—yes, it takes place at the beginning of the war in Ukraine in 2022, but it's so much more than that. In t…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 30 (Peter Ames Carlin, Lee Loughnane)
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59:48Music journalist and author Peter Ames Carlin discusses his new book, TONIGHT IN JUNGLELAND: THE MAKING OF BORN TO RUN. Founding member of Chicago, Lee Loughnane, talks about the release of the expanded version of Chicago IX, their first greatest hits collection, and their current tour. Chad Finn from The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Red…
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Bernardine Evaristo: In conversation with Eleanor Wachtel
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31:12This week on Bookends, we revisit Eleanor Wachtel’s conversation with Bernardine Evaristo. Bernardine is the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution award by the Women’s Prize for Fiction. It’s a special, one-time award to celebrate achievement over the course of a career. “Outstanding” is the perfect word to describe Bernardine’s accomplishments…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 29 (Ramblin' Jack Elliot, Satori Shakoor)
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1:24:54The legendary Ramblin' Jack Elliott talks with our Bruce Pratt, his former touring partner. Singer-actor-comedian-storyteller Satori Shakoor discusses the film of her powerful one-woman show, CONFESSIONS OF A MENOPAUSAL FEMME FATALE. On Sports Lit 101, author Jim Leeke talks about his book, BIG LOOSH: THE UNRULY LIFE OF UMPIRE RON LUCIANO.…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 28(Steve Cohen, Robby Johnson)
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1:19:10Steve Cohen, Billy Joel's longtime Creative Director, talks about the new HBO Max documentary, BILLY JOEL: AND SO IT GOES. Singer-Songwriter Robby Johnson discusses his career during a recent trip to Maine. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe weighs in on the Red Sox, Celtics, and the impact of AI on sports media. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astrono…
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J.R. Dawson (The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World) feat. Jonathan Capehart, Guest Gay Reader
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1:21:19In the season finale of Gays Reading, host Jason Blitman reconnects with author and former college classmate J.R. Dawson to discuss her new novel, The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World. Their conversation explores the book's themes of grief, memory, and navigating life's inevitable transitions—while also diving into debates about ketchup, Chicago…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 27 (David Roth, Cory Magee)
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1:34:48David Roth of Defector discusses some of the best sports films with Rich, Carey, and Allen Adams. Author Cory Magee talks about his new book, CHASING BUTTERFLIES AND OTHE STORIES. On Sports Lit 101, Bruce Pratt fills us in on Jim Leeke's new book on umpire Ron Luciano, THE BIG LOOSH. Allen Adams returns to share his thoughts on the new SUPERMAN mov…
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What Are You Reading? with Brad Summerville (@bradboughtabook)
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45:02Host Jason Blitman talks to Brad Summerville, aka @bradboughtabook on Instagram in this pseudo-bonus episode. They discuss their current reads, ranging from queer sci-fi fantasy to heartwarming romances and engrossing crime fiction. Jason and Brad delve into their tastes in books, the influence of nineties romcoms on contemporary queer literature, …
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Bookends Highlights: The language of comics with 5 masters of the craft
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53:52Whether it’s battling your girlfriend’s “seven evil exes," reinterpreting childhood memories or celebrating the beauty of becoming a parent, comics and graphic novels transport readers to different worlds … and help us better understand the one we live in. In the first season of Bookends, Mattea Roach spoke with some of today’s leading cartoonists …
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 26 (Ed Begley Jr., Chad Finn)
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1:05:25Actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. talks about his work on the new film, DON'T TELL LARRY. Actor and Maine native Matthew Delamater discusses his film with Liam Neeson, ABSOLUTION, and how he balances acting with his job at Oxbow Brewing Company. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe gives us an All Star Break update on the red hot Boston Red Sox. Dennis Pr…
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Nicci Cloke (Her Many Faces) feat. Tess Sharpe, Guest Gay Reader
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1:12:22Host Jason Blitman welcomes author Nicci Cloke to discuss her latest novel and US debut, Her Many Faces. They explore the inspiration behind the book's innovative structure, Nicci's transition from UK to American publishing, and her unexpected background working as an elf. Later, Jason sits down with Guest Gay Reader, author Tess Sharpe (No Body No…
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Bookends Bonus: Cartoonist and writer Gabrielle Drolet on Q with Tom Power
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24:36Five days a week acclaimed interviewer Tom Power sits down with the artists, writers, actors and musicians who define pop culture. In this episode, Tom chats with the cartoonist and writer Gabrielle Drolet. A few years ago, Gabrielle developed a condition that made her unable to use her hands. It kept getting worse over time, and as Gabrielle searc…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 25 (Bertis Downs, Stephen Bishop)
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1:28:31Bertis Downs, the longtime manager of R.E.M., talks about the band's career and his long association with them. Singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop discusses his final album, THIMK, which will be released next month. John Karalis from Boston Sports Journal fills us in on the many changes to the Celtics roster so far this offseason. Wayne Harvey shares…
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Ruben Reyes Jr. (Archive of Unknown Universes) feat. Chloe Michelle Howarth, Guest Gay Reader
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1:07:51Host Jason Blitman sits down with Ruben Reyes Jr. to discuss his highly anticipated debut novel, Archive of Unknown Universes, which follows his acclaimed story collection, There is a Rio Grande in Heaven. Their conversation ranges from advocating for the perfect 90-minute movie runtime to how specifics become universal, plus Ruben's late-in-life d…
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PART 2: Interview with Laura Jo West, former Coconino Forest Service Supervisor on managing the Peaks and working with Snowbowl
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35:29“We won, they lost.” That’s the perspective of Mountain Capital Partners on their supposed right to desecrate the sacred Peaks outside of Flagstaff, Arizona despite generations of resistance from Indigenous Nations and tribes with cultural ties to the Peaks since time immemorial. Join us for Episodes 8 and 9 of our Snowbowl series as we speak with …
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PART 1: Interview with Laura Jo West, former Coconino Forest Service Supervisor on managing the Peaks and working with Snowbowl
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51:34“We won, they lost.” That’s the perspective of Mountain Capital Partners on their supposed right to desecrate the sacred Peaks outside of Flagstaff, Arizona, despite generations of resistance from Indigenous Nations and tribes with cultural ties to the Peaks since time immemorial. Join us for Episodes 8 and 9 of our Snowbowl series as we speak with…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 24 (Ben Mankiewicz, Matt Walsh)
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1:42:43Ben Mankiewicz of Turner Classic Movies joined us to talk about the new season of his podcast, THE PLOT THICKENS, which premieres on July 17 and looks at the making of the film, CLEOPATRA, written and directed by his uncle, Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Actor Matt Walsh previews the Bluebird Improv shows he'll be performing in Maine (and other locales) thi…
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Dylin Hardcastle (A Language of Limbs) feat. Benedict Nguyễn, Guest Gay Reader
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1:03:33Host Jason Blitman talks with author Dylin Hardcastle about their new book A Language of Limbs. They explore what it means to be fully present, and Dylin offers insights into the fascinating history of Claude Cahun, the pioneering French artist and writer, then reflects on their experience living in an all-trans household. Dylin opens up about thei…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 23 (George Takei, Josh Gondleman)
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1:33:05Actor and activist George Takei discusses his new graphic memoir, IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI. Comedian Josh Gondleman tells us about his new special, POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT, as well as an upcoming appearance in Portland, ME, as part of Guster's On The Ocean weekend. Anthony Scaramucci talks about his podcasts, OPEN BOOK, and LOST BOYS, which looks at the…
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Joe Westmoreland (Tramps Like Us) feat. Rob Franklin, Guest Gay Reader
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1:02:25Host Jason Blitman sits down with author Joe Westmoreland to discuss the newly republished edition of his 2001 novel, Tramps Like Us. They explore the book’s evolution from memoir to fiction, delve into the “Pink Bubble” technique, and revisit untold stories from Joe’s hitchhiking days that didn’t make it into the final draft. They also reflect on …
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Leila Mottley (The Girls Who Grew Big) feat. Chip Pons, Guest Gay Reader
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1:05:29Host Jason Blitman sits down with author Leila Mottley (The Girls Who Grew Big) to discuss her experience as a doula and how it shaped her portrayals of motherhood. They explore themes of friendship, family, shame, and the evolving landscape of abortion laws in Florida. Later, Jason is joined by Guest Gay Reader, Chip Pons, who shares insights on h…
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From the Ground Up: Purpose, Pivoting & Personal Evolution”
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1:29:10Let us know how much you enjoyed this episode! In this inspiring episode, host Mattea Hunter sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Jasmin Perkins for a transparent conversation about what it really takes to build something from nothing. Jasmin shares how she launched her brand and dance studio in her early 20s—without a blueprint—and the lessons l…
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3 writers on finding their voices — and the power of personal stories
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54:54To wrap up our first season, Bookends is bringing you to the Festival of Literary Diversity in Brampton. Tanya Talaga, Morgan Campell and Amal Elsana Alh'jooj may be memoir writers from different walks of life — but a common thread in their work is how they continually use their voices to negotiate challenging conversations. They recently joined Ma…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 22 (David Leaf, Ed Roland)
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1:30:21Writer-Producer-Director David Leaf on his new book, SMiLE: THE RISE, FALL, AND RESURRECTION OF BRIAN WILSON. Ed Roland of Collective Soul talks about their Summer Unity Tour and the new film, GIVE ME A WORD: THE COLLECTIVE SOUL STORY. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Rafael Devers trade. Joe Ricchio of Food Coma discusses M…
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For Montreal writer Chris Bergeron, the power of transgender storytelling is revolutionary. Her novel Valid is about a 70-year-old trans woman who is forced back into the closet to survive in a dystopian Montreal. Valid, translated from French by Natalia Hero, was chosen for this year’s One eRead Canada campaign. Chris sat down with Mattea Roach at…
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1,055 - The War & Treaty, Johnnyswim, Olivia Ellen Lloyd
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1:45:50This episode was recorded on April 13th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes The War & Treaty, Johnnyswim, and Olivia Ellen Lloyd. https://bit.ly/4jTLFkuBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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