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NomadicGround

Nomadic Ground

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These are the voices of Nomadic Coffee: Farmers who grow Nomadic Coffee beans, Poets with poems in the bags, Employees of stores where Nomadic Coffee is sold, Workers/owners of Nomadic Coffee. And the founder of Nomadic goes for walks with a pushcart that unfolds to a table. He makes coffee, talks with people along his walks and records the conversations.
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Sophomore Lit

John McCoy

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John McCoy and a guest host read books you might have been assigned in high school, or college, or other stuff you might have read when you were a kid. The theming is loose!
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Join us in conversation with Mark Russ Federman, former owner and proprietor of Russ & Daughters, as he discusses his new book, "Russ & Daughters: Reflections and Recipes From the House That Herring Built." His book chronicles the delightful, mouthwatering story of an immigrant family’s journey from a pushcart in 1907 to the beloved smoked fish appetizing shop on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Mark will also share some stories and take a few questions.
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Welcome to the Dare to Be Great, Dare to Be You Podcast. If you like honest, vulnerable, and real stories about what it takes to not only become great, but more self-confident and bold enough to be yourself, then this show is for you. Join me each episode for inspiring, encouraging, and meaningful conversations with diverse people from all walks of life and industry. Each of my guests started as ordinary people like you and me but have accomplished extraordinary things in their lives to be c ...
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The Metaworker Podcast

The Metaworker Literary Magazine

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The Metaworker Podcast is brought to you by the staff of The Metaworker Literary Magazine. We publish new and established writers, and look for work that surprises or that doesn’t fit anywhere else. We've published so much great stuff over the years but, as often happens with online magazines, the good stuff can get lost in the shuffle. So we created this podcast to discuss some of our favorite pieces and to delve deeper into the reasons we decided to publish them. Our goal is to make the pu ...
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For the love of dogs! From my first conversation with Lauren as a client, to this podcast, I knew Lauren had something profound to share. Writing though our grief is one of the most cathartic things we can do whether we wish to be published poets, memoirists, or just want to use writing as a tool to process deep emotions. If you love dogs and poetr…
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Michelle and Trevor Leopold (Michelle Leopold / Fox News) One Tough Momma No words can ease the pain of a mother who's lost her son. I know what this is like having lost my brother in 1999. Please join me and Michelle in this hopeful heartache of a story that has given her a new purpose worth fighting for: Love and Life Michelle shares about her be…
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What, the one as big as me? Marina McCoy makes her holiday return to discuss Mário de Andrade’s sweet-and-salty “A Christmas Turkey” (1956). John McCoy with Marina McCoy Show Notes & Links Mario de Andrade - Brazil School A dubbed introduction to the life and work of Brazilian poet and author Mário de Andrade Support this show and other shows like …
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From Lonliness to Connection John Crowley builds community wherever he goes. As founder of Aqus Café and the Aqus Community in Petaluma, he creates spaces where neighbors meet, talk, collaborate, and belong. He leads initiatives like Cool Petaluma, the Joiners movement, social crawls, mixers, and community dinners—each designed to strengthen local …
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Who watches the Watch House? Not us, the book is better. Ross Cleaver returns to discuss Robert Westall’s The Watch House (1977). John McCoy with Ross Cleaver Show Notes & Links *Pathetic Fallacy* post to accompany this episode The 1988 BBC adaptation (if you must) Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a …
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Mindi Levine is a winner! Recently Mindi Levine of Mindi in the Morning won the Best Radio DJ in the 2025 North Bay Bohemian Music Awards and “Best Media Personality: Radio/Print/TV” 2016 by readers of The Bohemian. Join us as she gets to be in the guest seat for a change, on this Podcast! We talk about her early years as a relationship marketing g…
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The answer, my friend…is not a lyric in the any of the songs the McCoy Brothers discuss. For this annual drunk Thanksgiving Special, Rob, Dan, and John talk about Where Have All the Flowers Gone?, One Tin Soldier, and Alice’s Restaurant. John McCoy with Rob McCoy and Dan McCoy Show Notes & Links Pathetic Fallacy: Hurrah for the Pumpkin Pie A compan…
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What a delightful human and living example of resilience! Join me and Natalie in this inspiring episode where we discuss her challenges of a three-year journey from severe cognitive and physical disability to recovered health. She is living proof that subtle shifts—mentally, phsyically, emotionally, and spirtually—can have a profound impact on our …
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80 million downloads and humble enough to have a real conversation with me. There is a great sense of joy and accomplishment when we make a decision and take a bold step forward to face our fears. I did that 10 years ago when I started following Kevin Miller on the Ziglar Show- yes that Ziglar. He had conversations with best-selling authors and tho…
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Podcasts could happen to anyone. David Loehr discusses exits and entrances in Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (first performed 1966, published 1967). John McCoy with David J. Loehr Show Notes & Links Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead Trailer for 1990 movie. Björk: Bachelorette That Björk video John references, if anyone cares…
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Is your life out of control? Tired of feeling stressed out and burned out of trying to hold it all together only to still feel like you're not good enough? I know what that’s like and it sucks. I've spent most of my adult life striving for perfection, trying to live up to the expectations of others. Trying to be the man I thought my dad should've b…
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Helping Middle-Age Women Move from Who and Where They Are to Who and Where They Want to Be Sometimes the best gems happen after we open up, let our guards down, and become a little more vulnerable. As we become bold enough to step into our fears, reflect on our past, and become willing to want to make a few changes, that's when the magic happens...…
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All I Want for Christmas is a New Liver So I Can Live There are best-selling guided journals out there like "Bro, tell me your story." But those are guides, this is the raw, unedited real deal from my brother Kelly talking about his downfall with alcohol and the "Christmas Miracle" five years ago when he was literally given a liver transplant that …
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Why Heart Matters and Creative Writing is a Great Elixir for Exploration and Healing Join me and Curtis as we talk about writing, family dysfunction, how he turned three screenplays into an evocative new book, Lost and Found: Coming of Age. Coming Clean. Synopsis: An eighteen year old leaves his home in Philadelphia to get away from a drug- addicte…
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Don’t it allways seem to go, you don’t know what unicorns you got til they’re gone. Kathy Campbell discusses Peter S. Beagle’s 1968 The Last Unicorn. John McCoy with Kathy Campbell Show Notes & Links I'm Aliiiiiiive My Pathetic Fallacy blogpost about theme song for the movie version of The Last Unicorn. Support this show and other shows like it on …
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How to Increase Efficiency for Small Family Businesses Join me and Consultant, Jonathan Mahrt for an Open Conversation About Making Meaningful Upgrades to Systems, Processes, Operations About Jonathan: Jonathan Mahrt is the founder of Flywheel Consulting, a boutique business consulting firm focused on digital transformation and business process imp…
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BEEP boop what is… love? Well, we don’t figure this out, but John Siracusa does return to Sophomore Lit to discuss Karel Čapek’s play R.U.R. (1920), the origin of the word “robot.” John McCoy with John Siracusa Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus epi…
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Creating a "Can-Do" Mindset for Older Aspiring Authors, regardless of skillJoin me and Tommie in an encouarging conversation about writing at any level or age. More specifically, using his latest novel, The Bar Pilot as a framework, we talk about how to have fun with characters, themes, and start writing the novel you've often dreamed of. About Tom…
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In January 2021, Leaning into Light founder Jessica Rios was diagnosed with a massive brain tumor. During a 9-hour brain surgery, she had a near death experience (NDE) that catapulted her greatest passion — illuminating the beauty of the human spirit by loving humanity into remembering the truth of who we are. Join us for a candid conversation abou…
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This is a special treat to hear Crissi's story about Overcoming Compulsive Overeating, Sugar Addiction, and Body Image Issues. Join us for a vulnerable and inspiring conversation about real struggles with food and sugar addiction and her struggle to accept the concept of a higher power. A power, program, and new way of thinking and relating to food…
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Challenging systems takes courage and tenaciity as well as humble curiosity and a willingness to look in the mirror to connect with who we really are. Join me and Tanya in this unedited and real conversation about working for the State of California under Governor Gavin Newsom, and how she has leveraged social advocacy through goodtroubleforchange.…
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Taking Audio Book Production to new heights! Join me for an insightful and enaging conversation with Audiobook producer, Ralph Scott ABOUT RALPH He's an award-winning producer with a get-it-done (with a smile) attitude, Ralph Scott produces audiobooks, audio theatre, scripted entertainment, commercial spots, or pretty much anything within the live …
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Brush up on the Large Object Theory of History. Shaenon K. Garrity returns to discuss Jean Merrill’s The Pushcart War (1964). John McCoy with Shaenon K. Garrity Show Notes & Links Sophomore Lit Tee Shirt The first ever SophLit merch! Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access…
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Author of 18 Books While Working a Full-Time Job Crissi Langwell is a romance author who writes heartfelt stories filled with humor, emotion, and a heavy dose of angst. She has been publishing books for over a decade, including her beachy Sunset Bay romance series, and now her steamy small town romance series, Lahoma Springs. When she’s not writing…
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"I didn't know what I didn't know," said MaryEllen when making the decision to write her first book, Lean Into Your Light What started as a way to connect to her young adult daughter as an act of love and support, became somethng magical and much bigger. Join us as we "Lean Into Our Light" with her first ever podcast episode talking about her proce…
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Gloria Steinem put it simply: Dusty Roads “started it all.” Elaine Rock is the author of Dusty Roads: Meet the Hidden Figure Who Really Ignited the Women’s Movement, a groundbreaking biography that brings to light the untold story of a trailblazing stewardess who reshaped history. A lifelong advocate for women’s rights, Elaine draws on her experien…
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Episode Description: Elena, Mel, and Cerid speak with Kathryn Temple and Matthew Smallwood about unfinished work—those ‘buried’ drafts—and what they do with them. Kathryn reads two unfinished poems, “The Lawyer Reads Yeats” and “Dis: A Dictionary Entry” while Matthew explains why he deletes all of his unfinished and unwanted drafts. The five go on …
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If you’re suffering from Quiet Desparation, why not listen to the not-so-quiet voices of Dan Daughhetee and me discussing Henrey David Thoreau’s Walden, or Life in the Woods (1854)? John McCoy with Daniel Daughetee Show Notes & Links Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads My blog post with further Thoreau musings. Support this show and …
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New Release From Shawn Langwell Chill: Embrace the Space Between Extremes Contrary to popular false narratives, the world isn’t out to get us. We are not all victims of circumstance. We owe it to ourselves to learn healthier ways of taking responsibility for our own lives and to start cultivating compassion with ourselves, others, and the world. At…
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Hey Entrepreneurs! Don't miss this episode... Lance Cottrell helps overwhelmed founders become confident and capable CEOs through Feel the Boot, an educational platform he launched in 2019 to guide entrepreneurs on their journey. A serial entrepreneur, Lance founded Anonymizer, the world’s first internet privacy company, in 1995 and led it to a suc…
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Barbara Cottrell is a former professor who gave up her career to pursue her true passion: writing weird fiction. The first book in her series of supernatural thrillers, Darkness Below, won a gold medal at the Book Fest, was named best first novel by Indie Reader and was an editor’s pick for BookLife. She is also an active member in the Horror Write…
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Somebody loves us all. Rosalynde Vas Dias discusses three poems by Elizabeth Bishop: “Sestina” (1956), “Filling Station” (1956), and “Crusoe in England” (1971). John McCoy with Rosalynde Vas Dias and Marina McCoy Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus e…
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Episode Description: In Part 2 of our Pushcart Prize Nomination podcast series, we review three pieces: one of poetry, one of creative nonfiction, and one of fiction. Our editors Elena, Mel, and Cerid share their reasons for nominating these pieces, and we hear each author's background and reason for writing, in their own words. Stories here includ…
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Episode Description: Elena, Mel, and Cerid review and discuss three of their nominees for the 2024 Pushcart Prize. Part 1 of this podcast includes readings of "Parteada por el Fuego/Twice Born" by E.N. Diaz, "December Rain" by Subarna Mohanty, and "Heavy" by Shaun Anthony McMichael. You’ll also hear reflections from each author on their piece, thei…
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Just Keep Swinging: Motivation for Times When We Doubt Our Ability to Succeed Now is the perfect time to take a chance on yourself. To step into the life you were created to live. To lead with your heart, with love. To reignite the passion with in and surround yourself with others who can support you in a shared purpose and mission. Yesterday was a…
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If you are a woman, 35 years old + who's looking for permission to break free from some patterns that are keeping you stuck, you need to listen to this episode. This is one of the most meaningful and helpful publisc conversations with a well-known coach and healer, Stephanie Saint Claire. About my guest: Stephanie Saint Claire "The Inner Child Whis…
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Jeff Burkhart knows how to connect with Marin's Movers & Shakers and everyone else who loves a good cocktail or story. He is both an award-winning journalist and an award-winning bartender. His popular Barfly column in the Marin IJ was voted best column in California in both 2014 and 2021, and he himself has been voted “best bartender” eight times,…
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Hilary Young is the author of Trusting Gus, a raw and inspiring memoir about resilience, addiction recovery, and the presence of a higher power she calls the "Great Universal Spirit" (Gus). Raised by an abusive, bipolar alcoholic, Hilary navigated a turbulent childhood, battled addiction, and ultimately found sobriety later in life. A near-death ex…
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One of the funnest things I get to do is have open conversations with wonderful people like Michelle. Energetic, upbeat and in the midst of mastering her craft, Michelle shares inside tips for aspiring fantasy authors who have worlds and stories that must be shared. MICHELLE MILES believes in fairy tales, true love, and magic. She writes fantasy (i…
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And indeed there will be time to discuss this, the most mid-life white-guy crisis poem of all. Lisa Schmeiser discusses T.S. Eliot’s “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” (1915). John McCoy with Lisa Schmeiser Show Notes & Links The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock Complete text on the Poetry Foundation website Support this show and other shows like…
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I’ve heard it said by men of wide experience that podcasts used to be better in the old days. Kieran Healy discusses three short stories by Frank O’Connor: “First Confession,” “The Majesty of the Law,” and “Guests of the Nation.” John McCoy with Kieran Healy Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member.…
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"No Warning Shots Fired in This Unit" This is the sign on the wall at San Quentin Prison where John served 8 years. Since his release, John Wallace, aka Freedom, has made a complete 180-degree turn from a life of gangs and drugs to one of hope and service. Leaders and youth from all walks of life can learn from this vulnerable and inspiring, unedit…
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Forever is composed of podcasts. Caroline Fulford discusses selected poems by Emily Dickinson (c. 1860-65). John McCoy with Caroline Fulford and Marina McCoy Show Notes & Links Emily Dickinson at the Poetry Foundation Biography and texts of many of her poems. Works in this episode linked below: I felt a funeral, in my brain I heard a Fly buzz - whe…
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Anthony Amunategui is a freaking Unicorn! He is the the Founder of CDO Group, a National Commercial Construction firm he started about 24 years ago with a small group. Today they have built over 1 million square feet of retail space, working with some of the world's largest brands. He has a true passion for finding out what makes people successful …
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Elena, Mel, and Cerid are back with updates. Elena asks Mel how it feels now that River and Stone is out in the world, Cerid discusses the fun challenge of arranging the order of pieces in her anthology Artificial Sweetener, and the trio discuss the thought and care that goes into book design and illustration. Mel’s anthology, River and Stone, is n…
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Sometimes you want to go where everybody is a thread in the fabric of the human condition. Also they know your name. Phil Gonzales discusses William Saroyan’s The Time of Your Life (1939). John McCoy with Phil Gonzales Show Notes & Links The Time of Your Life (1976) The John Houseman directed television version for Theater in America, with Kevin Kl…
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