Best Michelle Larkin Podcasts (2025)

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Sarah and Jim Charles - From Work to What’s Next: Designing a Life you Don’t Want to Retire From 32:13

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9h ago32:13

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What if retirement isn’t the finish line—but the beginning of something more intentional? In From Work to What’s Next, husband-and-wife financial advisors Sarah K. Charles and Jim Charles rethink retirement as a redesign, not an ending. Drawing on 60 years of combined experience—and Jim’s own search for purpose after leaving his career—they share p…

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Ryan Steck and Simon Gervais - The Second Son 21:11

8d ago21:11

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The thriller genre has a new dynamic duo. In our latest episode, we sit down with Ryan Steck and Simon Gervais to discuss their debut collaboration, The Second Son. They call it "The Vintage of Collaboration." Despite writing from a distance and having opposite backgrounds—Simon is an ex-RCMP officer, Ryan is a renowned critic—they’ve created a sea…

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Nancy Cole Silverman - A Spy in Saigon 22:05

24d ago22:05

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We dive into the shadows of 1970s Vietnam with author Nancy Cole Silverman and her electrifying new Kat Lawson Mystery, A Spy in Saigon. Kat’s “simple” assignment to write a travel piece and make a covert drop goes off the rails fast, thrusting her into a deadly web of secrets, double agents, and trafficked children who desperately need her help.…

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Michelle Yang - Phoenix Girl 29:56

27d ago29:56

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From the outside, Michelle Yang’s life might look like a familiar immigrant success story—but her new memoir, Phoenix Girl, reveals something far more powerful and complex. When her family left their tight-knit Chinese community in South Korea and arrived in America, the promise of freedom quickly tangled with a domineering father, a silenced mothe…

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Carolyn Larkin Taylor - Whispers of the Mind, a Neurologist’s Memoir 26:58

29d ago26:58

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Dr. Carolyn Larkin Taylor is a neurologist with decades of experience, and now, she's turning her stethoscope inward in a powerful new memoir, Whispers of the Mind. Through a series of deeply personal essays, Dr. Taylor takes us behind hospital doors and into the moments that defined her—from the crushing task of declaring a teenage boy brain dead,…

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Dr. Marissa Toussaint - Flambeau Kitchen 17:40

30d ago17:40

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Ever feel like eating healthy means giving up the foods you grew up with? Dr. Marissa Toussaint says you don’t have to choose. Her new book Flambeau Kitchen blends Caribbean heritage with real, sustainable wellness—70+ recipes, practical tools, and guidance for conditions like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Today we talk with her about ho…

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Mark Murphy - Rose Dhu 23:40

1M ago23:40

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Savannah has always been a city of secrets—but none as haunting as the mystery at the center of Mark Murphy’s new novel, Rose Dhu. Tangled loyalties, buried grudges, and long-kept secrets ripple beneath the city’s live oaks as he hunts for the truth.By Terry Shepherd

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Jack Brown - Prophets of War 13:12

2M ago13:12

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What if the next world war isn’t fought for ideology or territory — but for quarterly profits? That’s the unsettling premise behind Prophets of War, the explosive debut novel from writer, investor, and political thinker Jack Brown. A lifelong student of history and finance, Brown turns his eye to the places where power hides in plain sight — where …

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Nancy Shear - I Knew a Man Who Knew Brahms 28:10

2M ago28:10

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Ever meet someone who didn’t just witness history—but lived right in the middle of it? That’s Nancy Shear. For more than twenty years, Nancy was woven into the fabric of America’s classical music world—an orchestra librarian, broadcaster, and behind-the-scenes insider who worked shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the greatest musical minds of the tw…

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Mark Peres - The Accord 22:20

2M ago22:20

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What happens when intelligence that isn’t human demands recognition? 🤖 In The Accord, author Mark Peres explores grief, love, and the blurred lines between human and machine through the bond between a professor and her sentient AI. Join us as we talk with Mark about the ethics, emotion, and humanity at the heart of his powerful debut. #TheAccord #M…

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Gil Gillenwater - Hope on the Border 26:38

2M ago26:38

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Meet Gil Gillenwater — real-estate guy, Harley fan, and founder of Rancho Feliz. For 40 years he’s helped families along the U.S.–Mexico border with one surprising motto: Helping others should be fun. His new book, Hope on the Border, shows how “reciprocal giving” restores dignity — we feed their stomachs, they feed our souls. Gil calls it enlighte…

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C.B. Wilson - The Fire Diamond 15:49

2M ago15:49

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What happens when a gemologist writes a thriller? You get "The Fire Diamond"! We chat with author C.B. Wilson about her new book, the high-stakes world of jewel thieves, and her "diamond detective" protagonist.By Terry Shepherd

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Traci Abramson - Victim #8 19:42

3M ago19:42

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Former CIA officer Traci Hunter Abramson trades classified briefings for bestselling novels, written with the kind of authenticity only experience can give. We talk about her latest, Victim #8, how a layover in Istanbul sparked a story, and why her years in the Agency still shape every page.By Terry Shepherd

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Raymond E. Foster - Chasing the Surge 22:01

3M ago22:01

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Heather Ogden - The Betrayal 17:12

3M ago17:12

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In a world where loyalty can be the sharpest weapon and truth itself is treason, debut novelist Heather Ogden invites us into the haunting depths of her new dystopian fantasy, The Betrayal—the first in The Lies We Fear series. With a passion for fantasy and magical realism, Heather has crafted a story that blends mysterious magic, hidden truths, an…

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Building a Content Team That Fuels Both Brand and Demand with Amy Higgins 36:40

3M ago36:40

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What happens when you transform a “ticket-taker” content team into strategic partners that fuel both brand and demand? Amy Higgins, Director of Content Strategy at Cloudflare, has done just that. In this episode, host Amy Woods sits down with Amy, an award-winning marketing leader highly regarded for extensive experience building and developing top…

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Stephen K. Postema - Running Around Town 26:42

3M ago26:42

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Stephen Postema started running in Kindergarten. His strides through Ann Arbor, Michigan in the 60s and 70s became a metaphor for a city and nation in evolution.By Terry Shepherd

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Sam Daley-Harris - Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy 28:01

3M ago28:01

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Sam Daley-Harris has updated and expanded his classic work, Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy. And it's become a playbook for positive change. Get the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-Our-Democracy-Citizens-Transformational/dp/1953943381By Terry Shepherd

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Charles Philipp Martin - Rented Grave 18:06

3M ago18:06

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Charles Philipp Martin's Rented Grave, re-introduces Inspector Herman Lok, delving deep into the underbelly of Hong Kong, a city caught between modern ambition and the haunting legacy of Mao’s Cultural Revolution.By Terry Shepherd

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Sharon Eubank - Doing Small Things With Great Love 25:09

3M ago25:09

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Drawing from decades of experience in global humanitarian service, Sharon Eubank offers a wisdom-packed guide on how to enact impactful aid in the world through actions you can initiate in your own backyard.By Terry Shepherd

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Stacy Bass - Lightkeeper 27:40

3M ago27:40

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Stacy Bass delivers a transformative story of grief, offers a new way into resilience, and illustrates how photographs can be portals to the stories, moments, and love that loss cannot diminish.By Terry Shepherd

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Building AI-First B2B Marketing Teams Without Losing the Human Touch with Kostas Zachoudanis 33:35

4M ago33:35

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What if your marketing team could do everything on their pipeline, without sacrificing quality? That’s exactly what Kostas Zachoudanis, Director of Marketing, is building at Ultimate Group – he’s leading an AI-first, insight-led marketing operation for six global events. In this episode, he shares how he connects marketing and content into one powe…

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Tim Kirk - All His Damned Mother's Sons 26:37

4M ago26:37

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What if Elvis died while serving in the Army? Who might emerge to try and replace the young, still emerging superstar? Tim Kirk discusses how his Hollywood screen chops influenced a tightly plotted story of four men Elvis' age who were influenced by what few realized in this altered timeline was a seismic event.…

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Claire Booth - Throwing Shadows 20:27

4M ago20:27

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Claire Booth beautifully blends real-life location with a mix of mystery and drama in Hank Worth 7. Throwing Shadows effectively demonstrates how past events ripple into present drama.By Terry Shepherd

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Loxley Browne - The Charms Series 15:39

4M ago15:39

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Author and entrepreneur Loxley Brown discusses her Charms book series, teaching young people about dreaming big and taking action to make those dreams real.By Terry Shepherd

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Tom Epperson - Baby Hawk 52:41

5M ago52:41

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Tom Epperson, the screenwriter behind One False Move—the cult classic crime thriller co-written with his childhood friend Billy Bob Thornton. He's the author of the Edgar-nominated The Kind One and the haunting noir Sailor. But today, Tom Epperson is here to talk about something entirely different. His new book, Baby Hawk, is a bold, breathtaking d…

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Brian Cranley - The Call of Wonder 20:43

5M ago20:43

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Brian Cranley is a biomedical engineer turned theologian, whose new book The Call of Wonder invites readers to rediscover awe at the intersection of empirical discovery and spiritual truth. From the Big Bang to the human brain, from ancient wisdom to quantum theory, Cranley reveals how the mysteries of science may not oppose belief—but illuminate i…

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Leslie Rasmussen - When People Leave 24:20

5M ago24:20

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Leslie A. Rasmussen—award-winning author, former TV comedy writer, and a voice of sharp wit and emotional depth—joins us to talk about her latest novel, When People Leave. It’s a compelling exploration of sisterhood, grief, and the secrets that live just beneath the surface of the stories we think we know. Get the Book: https://www.lesliearasmussen…

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How to Assemble a B2B Marketing Team from Scratch with Jason Widup 40:09

5M ago40:09

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What happens when your marketing is so effective, the sales team begs you to slow down the leads? Jason Widup knows, because it happened to him. In this episode, he breaks down how he built a high-performing marketing team at a $70M ARR company, pioneered incentivized LinkedIn ads, and created a content-first approach that earns trust before any co…

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Thomas Cullen - Charlie Man 15:48

6M ago15:48

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This week, we welcome Thomas Cullen—federal trial judge, former U.S. attorney, and now debut novelist—to discuss his powerful new book, Charlie-Man. Set in Richmond, Virginia during the sweltering summer of 1994, Charlie-Man is a poignant coming-of-age novel that explores teenage love, identity, and the emotional challenges of growing up in the Ame…

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Jenny Dandy - The Brownstone on E. 83rd 27:12

6M ago27:12

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Jenny Dandy bursts onto the crime fiction scene with The Brownstone on E. 83rd—a sharp, twisty mystery praised by Carter Wilson and William Boyle. We talk undercover agents, dangerous secrets, and why it’s never too late to start writing. With her second book on the way, Jenny Dandy is just getting started. #CrimeFiction #MysteryBooks #JennyDandy #…

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Alex Kenna - Burn This Night 25:11

6M ago25:11

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What happens when an author, who also happens to be a dynamic prosecutor imagines the worst possible person's darkest intentions? Alex Kenna hits it out of the park.By Terry Shepherd

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Andy Crocker - The Unconditionals 24:24

7M ago24:24

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In his motivational debut, Andy Crocker details "The Unconditionals," 5 words that define a purposeful life.By Terry Shepherd

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Meet the Client - Season Finale - Mike Wilson, Mearns & Gill 42:47

7M ago42:47

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For the final episode of Series 2, we’re flipping the mic around… and welcoming our very own Managing Director, Mike Wilson, into the hot seat! From sweeping warehouse floors to steering multi-million-pound businesses, Mike’s career journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, he shares how a science degree led to a drug rehabilitation centre…

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Daniel Hendrick - Know You Know 39:59

7M ago39:59

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"Know You Know" charts Daniel Hendrick's saga of extraordinary achievement, stunning loss and miraculous return. A life-changing story of faith and resilience.By Terry Shepherd

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Dwight Holing - The Thunder Head 23:51

7M ago23:51

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Author Dwight Holing introduces his latest Nick Drake novel, "The Thunder Head," where developers and ranchers clash over the future of pristine Oregon land and Nick finds himself in the crosshairs.By Terry Shepherd

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Terri Lewis - Behold the Bird in Flight 26:49

7M ago26:49

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Terri Lewis introduces "Behold the Bird in Flight," an incredible true story of Isabelle d’Angoulême, the nearly forgotten queen brought vividly to life with poetic grace and historical rigor.By Terry Shepherd

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Scaling Account-Based Marketing Without Losing the Personal Touch with Jess Larkin 30:16

7M ago30:16

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What does it really take to make account-based marketing work at scale? For Jess Larkin, Director of Strategic and Financial Services Marketing at Confluent, it’s about building the right team structure, working closely with sales, and getting creative with content – especially when it comes to repurposing. In this episode, Jess shares how she turn…

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Marty Ross-Dolen - Always There - Always Gone 29:08

7M ago29:08

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Marty Ross-Dolen joins us to discuss her powerful new book, "Always There, Always Gone." When her grandparents were killed in a midair plane collision in 1960, it marked a generational rupture that would shape her family's story for decades. With deep clinical insight and poetic grace, Marty tells a story that is intimate, illuminating, and unforge…

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Bruce Campelia - Passing on the Light 22:54

7M ago22:54

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Engineer, health advocate, and author Bruce Campelia joins us to explore the deep connections between well-being, storytelling, and lifelong curiosity. From founding a kids’ health nonprofit to writing the Light Passer series, Bruce shares how stories—and the act of reading—continue to shape minds across generations.…

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Meet the Client - Martin Suttie, First Tech Group 46:29

7M ago46:29

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In this episode, we’re joined by Martin Suttie, Group Chairman of First Tech Group, a business with multiple specialisms across engineering, fabrication, marine, moorings, and more. From his days as a cheeky schoolboy to leading a group of innovative companies (not to mention that famous fashion show), Martin shares his fascinating career journey a…

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Peter Samuelson - Finding Happy 51:51

7M ago51:51

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Peter Samuelson—film producer, nonprofit pioneer, and self-described pro-social entrepreneur—proves that doing good can also be bold, messy, and full of meaning. In Finding Happy: A User’s Guide to Your Life with Lessons from Mine, Peter shares raw, funny, and inspiring stories from a life spent helping others while figuring things out for himself.…

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A.O. Wagner - The Karma Kantata 21:46

7M ago21:46

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Today’s guest is the enigmatic A.O. Wagner, a reclusive yet captivating voice in fiction and author of The Karma Kantata trilogy. Blending suspense with spiritual and philosophical depth, Wagner’s work explores the hidden forces behind technology, society, and fate.By Terry Shepherd

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Tori Eldridge - Kaua'i Storm 27:41

7M ago27:41

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The stuff you've never heard before about how Tori Eldridge auditioned for, and won the gig to narrate her thrilling new novel KAUA‘I STORM. We've got a clip. (And she did a terrific job writing AND reading!)By Terry Shepherd

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Dale Lisa Flint - Finding Juliet 21:28

8M ago21:28

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Dale Lisa Flint has spent a lifetime chasing stories — on the stage, behind the scenes, and now on the page. With humor, heart, and an unflinching eye, she invites readers into a world where every moment tells a deeper truth.By Terry Shepherd

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How Purpose Drives Better Content (and Better Conversations) with Michelle Asher 31:48

8M ago31:48

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Purpose-driven content is one of the most powerful tools in a B2B marketer’s content strategy – especially when repurposing is part of the plan. Michelle Asher, Director of Public Relations and Marketing at LendKey, leads a lean but effective team creating high-impact content. In this episode of B2B Content Strategist, she shares why purpose is the…

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Meet the Client - Bronson Larkins, Wellvene 47:10

8M ago47:10

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This week, we’re joined by Bronson Larkins, Managing Director of Wellvene, to dive into the world of well intervention, innovation, and what it takes to build a successful business in the offshore industry. From his early days offshore to launching Wellvene and driving new technologies, Bronson shares his journey, insights, and what’s next for the …

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Steve Eoannou - After Pearl 22:06

8M ago22:06

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With his usual twists and turns and richly drawn characters, Stephen G. Eoannou introduces a new PI and his brilliant assistant, struggling to build a business during WWII.By Terry Shepherd

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Tony Stewart - Carrying the Tiger 28:02

8M ago28:02

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Tony Stewart, author of Carrying the Tiger, opens up about his late wife Lynn’s battle with cancer and the emotional journey that followed. Tony shares how writing helped him heal, the importance of allowing complicated emotions, and how love endures even after unimaginable loss.By Terry Shepherd