Best PigeonHoled Podcasts (2025)

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Pigeonhole Podcast 52: Infusion Photos, Part one: I Walk In 8:55

3d ago8:55

8:55

Listen to this post: (The podcast episode is at the bottom of the page.) Wow! Another two-parter. So, I did two whole podcast episodes in the entire year of 2024. 2025 is starting off with a lot more energy and drive, and with that comes more connections. This two-parter focuses on an artist with a […]…

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Pigeonhole for Indie Authors: Maximizing Early Reviews, Engagement, and Reader Insights 12:12

10d ago12:12

12:12

Join our hosts as they unpack the latest Indie Author Magazine article on The Pigeonhole—a unique platform helping indie authors gain early reviews and build community buzz around new releases. In this focused deep dive, they demystify the serialized reading experience, the platform’s strengths for driving reviews, and the hands-on engagement oppor…

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How to not get pigeonholed - with Gary Younge 23:16

12d ago23:16

23:16

Former Guardian columnist Gary Younge reflects on the pressures faced by minority journalists to focus on certain types of stories, and how they can break free of ‘the pigeonhole'. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Episode 251: No Pigeonholes EXP 5-1-25 Part 1 59:14

28d ago59:14

59:14

Permanent archive for this show: https://archive.org/details/no-pigeonholes-exp-radio-shows-2022/NPEXP+5-1-25-1.mp3 No Pigeonholes EXP 5-1-25 broadcast on KOWS Radio 5-1-25 hosted by Don Campau doncampau.com Photo: Y'ng-Yin Siew Billy Yfantis/ Fading Lights/New Moo J.G.G. ( Jordi Gege )/ BOMBOLLA 4./ BOMBOLLA DRKMBNT/ Excesses With Benjolin/ RMX by…

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What happened to body positivity? 31:05

12h ago31:05

31:05

Jenny Stevens and Gina Tonic discuss the rise of #SkinnyTok and the popularity of weight-loss drugs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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The OpenAI empire 26:05

1d ago26:05

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Technology journalist Karen Hao, who has been reporting on OpenAI since 2019, compares the company’s unprecedented growth to a new form of empire. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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On trial for having an abortion 26:50

3d ago26:50

26:50

Nicola Packer, with Guardian north of England correspondent, Hannah Al-Othman, describes her four-and-a-half-year ordeal after being prosecuted for having an abortion in the UK. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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A horrifying end to Liverpool’s parade: Today in Focus Extra 13:47

3d ago13:47

13:47

Guardian football correspondent Andy Hunter on how celebrations in Liverpool turned into horror and disbelief. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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How Book Report Simplifies Sales Tracking for Wide Authors Everywhere 10:53

3d ago10:53

10:53

In this insightful deep dive, our hosts unpack the latest article from Indie Author Magazine, spotlighting the transformative changes at Book Report—a popular sales analytics tool for indie authors. Originally a must-have browser extension for tracking Amazon KDP sales, Book Report is now expanding, integrating a growing list of new platforms. We e…

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Will Netanyahu bow to pressure from his allies? 26:26

4d ago26:26

26:26

Israel’s allies are beginning to change their rhetoric on Gaza, but will any action follow? Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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My son Max, the boy who came back to life 36:16

5d ago36:16

36:16

Guardian journalist Archie Bland describes the day his seven-week-old son stopped breathing, and the life he has led in the two years since. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Creative Control, Speed, and Support: Deciding Between Indie and Traditional Publishing 10:58

6d ago10:58

10:58

Join our hosts for a smart, myth-busting exploration of the choices facing modern authors. In this episode, they dive into Tanya Nelestein’s feature from Indie Author Magazine, “Indie vs. Traditional: Navigating the Publishing Choices,” using real-world author stories to go far beyond the basic pros and cons. You’ll discover: What traditional publi…

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The Olympics’ dirtiest race ever? 30:52

8d ago30:52

30:52

British athlete Lisa Dobriskey speaks to Helen Pidd about her experience in the 2012 1500m final, which, as Esther Addley reports, has become known as the dirtiest race in history. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Vika: The journalist who exposed Russian “black sites”, then ended up in one 37:02

9d ago37:02

37:02

Viktoriia Roshchyna was investigating Russia’s torture sites, then found herself inside one. Manisha Ganguly and Juliette Garside report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Are we finally over Brexit? 25:29

10d ago25:29

25:29

Deputy political editor Jessica Elgot explains the new deal signed between Britain and the EU, and asks whether UK politics is finally over Brexit. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Opposing the war in Gaza, from inside Israel 29:49

11d ago29:49

29:49

Israeli anti-occupation activists Yehuda Shaul and Michael Sfard on the new offensive in Gaza. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Fighting Writing Distractions: How StimuWrite Energizes Neurodivergent Authors 10:19

13d ago10:19

10:19

StimuWrite for Neurodivergent Authors – A Deep Dive into Focus-Friendly Tools Ready to rethink your writing environment? In this episode, our hosts explore the latest article from Indie Author Magazine about StimuWrite—a unique writing tool designed especially with neurodivergent authors in mind. Whether you struggle with distraction or just want a…

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‘An island of strangers’: is this the Labour party voters wanted? 28:42

15d ago28:42

28:42

Helen Pidd heads to parliament to hear what Labour MPs think about the government’s new talk on immigration, and asks the columnist Nesrine Malik whether it may all backfire. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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From president to fugitive: in the jungle hideout of Evo Morales 29:36

16d ago29:36

29:36

The socialist icon wants to defy the Bolivian constitution by running for a fourth term. But is he trying to save the country or himself? Tiago Rogero reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Trump’s ex-Russia adviser on the prospect of WW3 30:44

17d ago30:44

30:44

Defence expert Fiona Hill on why the world becomes more dangerous when international systems break down. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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From Guesswork to Insights: Practical AB Testing Strategies for Indie Authors 14:48

17d ago14:48

14:48

Join our hosts for a focused, actionable deep dive into the art and science of AB testing as explored in Indie Author Magazine. If connecting with readers sometimes feels like a guessing game, this episode is your starting point for making smarter, data-driven marketing decisions—without needing a tech degree. Break down: What AB testing is—and how…

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Back from the brink: India and Pakistan’s uneasy truce over Kashmir 30:17

18d ago30:17

30:17

The Guardian’s south Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports on the spiralling conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, and how the two nuclear powers agreed a fragile ceasefire. Azhar Qadri, a journalist, explains what the conflict looks like from inside Kashmir. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus…

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Why you should quit your job and change the world 29:39

19d ago29:39

29:39

The historian Rutger Bregman makes the case for why corporate high flyers should quit their jobs to pursue something more meaningful. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Level Up Reader Loyalty: How Authors Harness SMS Marketing for Direct, Personal Engagement 14:32

20d ago14:32

14:32

Want to cut through the digital noise and truly reach your readers? In this deep dive, our hosts break down how SMS marketing can give authors a direct, immediate channel to engage their audience—without overwhelming your to-do list. Drawing insights from an Indie Author Magazine article, they demystify the essentials, walk through practical use ca…

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The heroic Guardian reporter who documented the rise of the Nazis - podcast 37:19

22d ago37:19

37:19

Eighty years after the end of the second world war, two former Berlin correspondents discuss how the Guardian covered the Nazis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Israel’s plan to ‘conquer’ Gaza 29:37

23d ago29:37

29:37

Israel plans to expand military operations in Gaza and establish a “sustained presence” there. Bethan McKernan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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India strikes Pakistan: what next? Today in Focus Extra 12:21

23d ago12:21

12:21

The Guardian’s south Asia correspondent, Hannah Ellis-Petersen, reports on India’s strikes on Pakistan, and what they may mean for the conflict over Kashmir. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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How to pick a pope 25:43

24d ago25:43

25:43

The Guardian’s Harriet Sherwood talks through the pomp and the politics of the conclave: the process to elect Pope Francis’s successor. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Stand Out in the Inbox: Email Design Tips for Indie Authors 13:56

24d ago13:56

13:56

Ready to move your author newsletter beyond the ordinary? In this focused deep dive, our hosts explore the latest article from Indie Author Magazine, unpacking how standalone email builders can give indie authors total creative control over their email designs. From distinguishing your brand in crowded inboxes to hands-on advice for seamlessly impo…

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The Zelenskyy-Trump deal 27:10

25d ago27:10

27:10

Is the mineral deal between Ukraine and the US a win-win? Andrew Roth reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Sabotage and secret identities: Russia’s spy network 33:38

26d ago33:38

33:38

Shaun Walker reports on the history of Russia’s ‘Illegals’ programme and what it looks like today. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Top Indie Author Tools: The IAM Exec Team’s Picks for Streamlining Your Publishing Workflow 9:21

27d ago9:21

9:21

Ready to level up your indie author toolkit? In this deep dive, our hosts unpack Indie Author Magazine’s executive team’s top picks for publishing tools. You’ll get an inside look at which platforms and apps the IAM team actually uses to stay organized, boost productivity, streamline design, tackle formatting, and automate tedious administrative wo…

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Episode 250: No Pigeonholes EXP 5-1-25 Part 2 58:33

28d ago58:33

58:33

Permanent archive for this show: https://archive.org/details/no-pigeonholes-exp-radio-shows-2022/NPEXP+5-1-25-2.mp3 No Pigeonholes EXP 5-1-25 broadcast on KOWS Radio 5-1-25 hosted by Don Campau doncampau.com Photo: Sarah Rasines Jo David Meyer/ Svalene på Årnes Brygge/Lysne H Anaïs Tuerlinckx+Simon Rose/ Double Take/Parle Bloomers/ Reykjavik, Octob…

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How Kneecap became the most controversial band in the UK 27:42

29d ago27:42

27:42

They shot to fame with their provocative blend of rap and republicanism, but their on-stage pronouncements have sparked shock and led to a media storm. Rory Carroll reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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The attack on Zamzam refugee camp and what it means for the Sudan war 25:30

30d ago25:30

25:30

Guardian journalist Kaamil Ahmed reports on the devastating assault by the Rapid Support Forces on the camp in Darfur and what it tells us about the group’s plans in Sudan’s civil war. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Mehdi Hasan on Trump’s first 100 days 33:55

1M ago33:55

33:55

Guardian US columnist Mehdi Hasan on the start of Donald Trump’s second term as president and the threat to democracy in the US. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Editorial Reviews vs. Reader Reviews: What Indie Authors Need to Know 11:44

1M ago11:44

11:44

In this focused deep dive, our hosts unpack an insightful article from Indie Author Magazine, shining a light on editorial book reviews—what they are, why they matter, and how indie authors can leverage them for success. If you’ve ever wondered how to boost your book’s credibility, visibility, and marketing power, this episode is your must-listen g…

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Labour v Reform UK: on the road in Runcorn 29:38

1M ago29:38

29:38

Helen Pidd heads to the industrial town before this week’s byelection. How will Labour fare in its first big electoral test since taking power? Kiran Stacey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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“Am I working class or insufferably bourgeois?” 31:23

1M ago31:23

31:23

Journalist and author Danny Lavelle has long been fascinated by class, but how much can the concept help us understand life in 21st-century Britain?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Simplify Your Author Business: Tracking Sales and Ads with ScribeCount 12:33

1M ago12:33

12:33

Join our hosts for a focused deep dive into one of indie publishing’s biggest headaches—tracking book sales across multiple platforms. In this episode, they break down David Vierguts’ article from Indie Author Magazine, shining a spotlight on ScribeCount, the tool designed to centralize and simplify your sales, ad, and review data as an independent…

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Uncovering Black British history beyond London 31:09

1M ago31:09

31:09

From struggles over miscarriages of justice to groundbreaking music, Lanre Bakare looks at the places and events that shaped Black Britain in the Thatcher years. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Episode 249: No Pigeonholes EXP 4-24-25 Part 1 59:59

1M ago59:59

59:59

Permanent archive for this show: https://archive.org/details/no-pigeonholes-exp-radio-shows-2022/NPEXP+4-24-25-1.mp3 No Pigeonholes EXP 4-24-25 broadcast on KOWS Radio kowsfm.com hosted by Don Campau doncampau.com photo: Gintas K Inner Journey Outer Space/ Cerebral Vortex Esteiros/ Serpente/ Antologia de Música Atípica Portuguesa Vol.3: Cantos Devo…

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Episode 248: No Pigeonholes EXP 4-24-25 Part 2 57:56

1M ago57:56

57:56

Permanent archive for this show: https://archive.org/details/no-pigeonholes-exp-radio-shows-2022/NPEXP+4-24-25-2.mp3 No Pigeonholes EXP 4-24-25 broadcast on KOWS Radio kowsfm.com hosted by Don Campau doncampau.com Photo: Michael Thieke Hour 2 ayumi ishito/ looking through ice/ vol 1 Gareth Quinn/ Faoiseamh Soiléire/ Redmond Ar Ais Arís Marina Džukl…

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Trump’s class war on Harvard 28:52

1M ago28:52

28:52

Is the US president exploiting popular resentment towards elite colleges to achieve his political goals? Ed Pilkington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman 38:04

1M ago38:04

38:04

A ruling on equality law has caused relief, fear – and confusion. Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Maximizing Book Sales: How Organic and Paid Traffic Work Together 10:14

1M ago10:14

10:14

Join our hosts as they explore the powerful interplay between organic and paid traffic strategies, inspired by insights from David Verguz's article in Indie Author Magazine. In this episode, you'll discover how these two seemingly separate pathways can work together to boost your book sales and reach more readers authentically and effectively. They…

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How Pope Francis changed the Catholic church, and what happens next 33:01

1M ago33:01

33:01

Just hours after wishing the world a happy Easter, the 267th head of the Roman Catholic church passed away. What was his legacy and who will take his place? Catherine Pepinster reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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The authors taking on Mark Zuckerberg 28:31

1M ago28:31

28:31

Why do authors see Meta’s AI model as a threat to their livelihoods? Ella Creamer reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Pigeonhole Podcast 51: Art Imitates Sick Imitates Life Part 2 26:47

1M ago26:47

26:47

Listen to this post: [The podcast audio is at the bottom of the post.] You heard from me a lot last month. Now you’ll hear from Jenn and Aaron in our conversation about Existing Patient and what it means to make a film that’s so personal, intimate, and real. There’s a few f-bombs in the […]By Cheryl Green: Multimedia Artist, Disability Activist

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Business Planning the Author Way: Using Story Outlines for Year-Round Success 10:45

1M ago10:45

10:45

Description: Join our hosts in this engaging episode of Indie Author Magazine as they delve into the fascinating world of story outlining techniques and how these can revolutionize your author business planning. Discover how you can apply familiar methods like the Snowflake Method, Save the Cat, and more, to map out a successful year. This deep div…

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