Death Of 1000 Cuts is a podcast for fiction writers, full of motivational rants, writing exercises, interviews with authors, and detailed critiques of first pages submitted by you, the listeners. Everything you need to write more and better, and love it. Presented by Tim Clare, author of The Honours, The Ice House and We Can't All Be Astronauts, and stand-up poet. Support the podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/B0B17913
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Primary channel for the Filmotomy Podcast. Dissecting film, from the girt to the stars.
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Using books as a jumping off point, hosts Josie Long and Robin Ince and a different special guest each week, dive into interesting, passionate and shambolic discussions. Part of the Cosmic Shambles Network.
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The Los Angeles Review of Books Radio Hour is a weekly show featuring interviews, readings and discussions about all things literary. Hosted by LARB Editors-at-Large Kate Wolf, Medaya Ocher, and Eric Newman.
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Readings and conversation with The New Yorker's poetry editor, Kevin Young.
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We’re Lucy and Robin, and this podcast chronicles our journey from amatuer writers to published authors. (Formerly Write For Me, Write for You)
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Writing and Editing is a podcast for authors that takes a whole-person approach to everything related to writing and editing. Listen in each Thursday for a new twenty-five-minute episode with an author or industry expert. All episodes are freely available in audio wherever you get podcasts. Hosted by Jennia D'Lima
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Welcome to the Books of Titans Podcast where I (Erik Rostad) seek truth & beauty in the Immortal Books. My goal is to read the Great Books written by 200 authors over the next 15 years and share what I’m learning. I’ll talk a bit about each book, tie ideas together from a variety of genres, and share the one thing I always hope to remember from each of the Immortal Books. www.booksoftitans.com
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Join J.D. Myall from Writer's Digest and Drexel University on 'Craft Chat Chronicles' for interviews with New York Times best-selling authors. Delve into the art of writing, uncover insights and tips on crafting bestsellers, as well as effective publishing and book marketing. Perfect for aspiring and seasoned writers, and students alike, this podcast combines creative writing expertise with real-world publishing experience. Tune in for transformative literary guidance.
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Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry
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A podcast which aims to explore and demystify some of the terminology and techniques involved in script writing. This is a show for anyone who is writing or thinking about writing for TV, film, theatre or audio. Hosted by comedy writer and script editor unextraordinaire, Robin Taylor. https://twitter.com/writing_pod
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There's a lot of great writing out there, most of which you'll never know exists. Fortunately, I know how to find fabulous writing with a compelling back story. You'll hear a writer read 2-5 minutes of their work, then we discuss the why the hell they wrote it (which is as fascinating as the writing itself). Yeah, I add my own thoughts at the end because I always think I have something insightful to say. (Psst... it can be any type of writing - horror, fiction, comedy, TV pilot, etc. - and a ...
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How do you launch a publishing house from scratch? The Hobcast brings you insights, interviews and ideas for aspiring authors and creative entrepreneurs, as well as anyone who loves books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Step into The Future Lab with Lee Schneider, the podcast where imagination meets possibility. Each episode explores the cutting edge of science fiction, fantasy, and climate fiction— genres that aren’t just entertainment, but blueprints for how we envision our future. Through conversations with groundbreaking authors, editors, publishers, and thought leaders, Lee explores how the stories we tell today shape the world of tomorrow. About the Host Lee Schneider, host of The Future Lab, knows ho ...
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Two movie fans cover the film industry with news and reviews. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fourthumbsup/support
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The Los Angeles Review of Books is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and disseminating rigorous, incisive, and engaging writing on every aspect of literature, culture, and the arts. The Los Angeles Review of Books magazine was created in part as a response to the disappearance of the traditional newspaper book review supplement, and, with it, the art of lively, intelligent long-form writing on recent publications in every genre, ranging from fiction to politics. The Los Angeles ...
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3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 22-year-long quest to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter discusses the 3 most formative books of one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Brené Brown, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, Roxane Gay, Cheryl Strayed, Rich Roll, Soyoung the Variety Store Owner, Derek the Hype Man, Kevin the Bookseller, Shirley The Nurse, Vishwas the Uber Driver, Angie Thomas, David Mitchell, Surgeon Ge ...
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An audio exploration of what happens when the Paris fairytale ends and real life begins, one solo dinner at a time. Location: a kitchen in Paris
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JF Garrard (writer, editor and publisher) has frank conversations with writers, editors, publishers, artists, actors, directors and other art professionals about what inspires them to create and what led to their success. Writers on the podcast will showcase their work by reading from their book. Main Artsy Raven website with access to 100+ episodes: https://artsyraven.com/ Artsy Raven merch: https://darkhelixpress.com/merchandise The Artsy Raven is on Feed Spot’s list of Top 60 Literature P ...
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Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Ti ...
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A podcast about creativity and creative people. In each episode I’ll talk to someone working in different parts of the creative industry. I want to find out what makes them tick, what keeps them inspired and any little pieces of wisdom that i can pull from their experiences.
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Tips for people who help others learn
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Still mad you were never allowed to write that essay about symbolism in Pokemon for school? So are we! Join us as we delve into some of our favorite childhood media and discuss the themes and lessons we find there
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The Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast shows you how to make your screenplays bulletproof. Weekly interviews with Oscar® and Emmy® award winning screenwriters, story specialists, best-selling authors, Hollywood agents and managers, and industry insiders. We cover every aspect of the screenwriting process. This is the screenwriting podcast for the rest of us. No fluff. No BS. Just straight talk that will help you on your screenwriting journey. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning ...
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Celia Jesson, a repressed housewife from Upper Lowing, has been encouraged to do a book-based podcast to promote the local library in nearby Lower Upping, because no one else wants to do it. It’s too much of a time commitment. Created and performed by Joanna Neary. Part of the Cosmic Shambles Network.
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The podcast is quickly becoming a go-to resource for relationship, business, and life advice. We have many confirmed bookings with amazing influencers who are ready to bring you top notch content of living your absolute best life! On the flip side of bringing excellent content to our listeners, the aim of Wolf Amongst Men is to connect it's guests to a greater audience and unify our messages of love, light, and rising above any circumstances to create a life, relationship, and business that ...
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At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcY ...
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Join us as we explore all aspects of writing fiction! Each episode we tackle a particular theme in fiction. After learning how to use the theme in our own writing, we test it out in the Writer's Room, where we race against the clock to plot out a complete story. So whether you’re a seasoned professional, aspiring writer, or just curious about the creative process, you’re invited to be a fly on the wall as we build some fiction.
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Hosted by Marco Ciappelli | We are all made of stories. Storytelling is at the core of our human experience—how we transmit knowledge, share experiences, and communicate values. Stories are bridges that connect us, shaping our worldview and weaving together our collective consciousness. In our modern, hybrid analog-digital society, the art of storytelling matters more than ever. Every storyteller—regardless of medium or platform—contributes to the grand narrative of human experience. I'm foc ...
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For aspiring authors, writing a book is a lifelong dream, but one that can seem to be just out of reach. The process of writing a book can be both exciting and frustrating. The idea can be there , but sometimes we get stuck and can’t seem to find the inspiration to move forward. If you are an expert in your field who is thinking about writing a book, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to The Author’s Corner, a show where we will help you unlock your creativity and write the book of your ...
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The news you need to know today — and the stories that will stick with you tomorrow. Plus, special series and behind-the-scenes extras from Here & Now hosts Robin Young and Scott Tong with help from Producer Chris Bentley and the team at NPR and WBUR.
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A Chat with Jay "Remove your Mask, Write your Story, Authentic Opinions, Views & Stories"
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The times of anxiety, stress, depression and a pseudo stroke, Jay didn't know what was going on, except there is a gift around the corner. but now as the WWH Principal Life Strategist, Health and Physical Education Analyst, Jay is not just motivating you, your teams and your social, but also providing guidance towards personal growth, self discovery and overall life satisfaction, Wealth, Health, Spiritual and Emotional, on various platforms and coaching sessions. Jay's speciality is a self-l ...
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How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is a podcast that celebrates the things in life that haven’t gone right and what we might learn from them along the way. Every week, Elizabeth’s guest explores three failures, and what these failures have taught them about how to grow and succeed, better. We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with Elizabeth to share your failures, problems or questions - anonymously or otherwise. She'll go through these each week with the help of her very special guests. And ...
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Bill Meeks talks to passionate people executing their "Big Ideas" in realistic ways. From entrepreneurs to artists and everything in between, I Made This tells the stories of dreamers just like you.
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Three funny people write the first line of a book, film poster or advert and pit this against the work of the real author. Will they write something more appealing than the writer and fool their fellows? Will they fall flat on their face? Will you guess who's fooling who? With Robin Ince, Fenella Fudge, Marian Pashley, Stuart Flynn & Bruce Guthrie.
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Tommy Siegel and Billy Libby are two nature-loving musicians on a quest to write a song about *EVERY* bird species on earth (there are only 18,000 species, so it shouldn't be too hard). On each episode, they'll do a deep dive to learn about each species and then play the song for a bird expert, who will decide if the song is EXTREMELY ACCURATE…or not. “America’s #1 Bird Rock Podcast” (by default) Support the pod: www.patreon.com/extremelyaccuratebirdsongs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva ...
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Campaign 2: Wildwood These Silent Secrets follows our casts of supernatural young people as they explore what it means to be human, engage in an ever-changing (and often times dangerous) world, and banish evil from their respective homes. We're a diverse group of nerds trying to tell stories that will tickle your funny bones, and move your hearts!
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Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt tracks down other high achievers for surprising, revealing conversations about their lives and obsessions. Join Levitt as he goes through the most interesting midlife crisis you’ve ever heard — and learn how a renegade sheriff is transforming Chicago's jail, how a biologist is finding the secrets of evolution in the Arctic tundra, and how a trivia champion memorized 160,000 flashcards. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a m ...
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Weekly conversations about classical music with leading musicians and writers
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Ep 126 The Robin Hood Effect "Racism and Harassment in the 80s, WWF Memories and Killer Kross Making outside the WWE Machine
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✨ Welcome to the official channel of Jay Stefanson – bestselling author of Journey of a Whitefeather, creator of the Robin Hood Effect, and host of the Chat with Jay podcast. In this episode, we explore the philosophy behind Life Is Fighting by Killer Kross — a powerful reflection on spirit, discipline, determination, and the mindset required to be…
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Ep 101 Behind the Scenes of 25 Years of Film Programming with Angela Heck and Robin Smith, Whistler Film Festival
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Marking the festival’s 25th anniversary, Angela Heck and Robin Smith reflect on the Whistler Film Festival’s (WFF) history, share insights on talentprograms designed to cultivate and elevate Canadian talent in the industry, and share tips on how filmmakers can prepare strong applications. Angela Heck has been involved in Canada’s screen-based media…
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360. Family Drama and Hidden Secrets, with Robin W. Pearson
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Send us a text Former editor and author Robin W. Pearson stops by to discuss fictional family drama, how to keep the age-old genre fresh, and the importance of writing about these dysfunctional dynamics. ▬ Visit Robin's website: https://robinwpearson.com/ Peruse her books, including The Stories We Carry: https://robinwpearson.com/books/ Get the lat…
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Fewer international students are coming to the U.S.
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There has been a 19% drop in the number of international students arriving in the U.S. compared to last year, according to government data. Education journalist Kavitha Cardoza talks about the impact of the Trump administration on international students. Then, Esther Phillips was a hugely popular teenage R&B singer who, in 1962, recorded the top-10…
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BPS 451: Making Movies Without Sight: Inside the Creative Mind of Gough
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Every once in a while, a filmmaker comes along whose story redefines what’s possible. On today’s episode, we meet Gough, the world’s first legally blind filmmaker to write, produce, edit, direct, and star in a feature film. Based in Australia, Gough’s journey isn’t just about overcoming obstacles—it’s about rewriting the rules of what it means to c…
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Dick Van Dyke turns 100: Old friend Mel Brooks pays tribute
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Dick Van Dyke just turned 100 years old. Fellow comedian and long-time friend Mel Brooks reflects on their relationship and what it feels like to head toward the century mark. Then, Grammy-winning songwriter John Prine died of COVID-19 complications in April 2020. More than two years later, musicians gathered to pay tribute. Now, a new documentary …
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Ep 125 Part 1 Steph & Jake : Your Recovery Group From Jail to Freedom ,Addiction, Accountability & Natural Healing
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In this episode of Chat With Jay, we sit down with Your Recovery Group to have an honest conversation about life after prison, drug addiction, and the hard road to recovery. We explore the realities faced by ex-cons re-entering society, the role of accountability, brotherhood, and purpose, and how natural recovery methods, mindset shifts, and commu…
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Sophie Willan - From Foster Care to Alma’s Not Normal
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This episode contains very strong language and isn’t suitable for small ears. Sophie Willan is a double BAFTA award-winning writer, comedian and actor, perhaps best known for her BBC comedy drama, Alma's Not Normal. But it wasn’t always red carpets and award ceremonies. Willan experienced an unsettled childhood with spells in foster care, which she…
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Trump policies leave historic number of legal immigrants at risk for deportation
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In the past 11 months, the Trump administration has stripped more than 1.6 million people of legal status. NPR’s Ximena Bustillo shares more about the largest removal of deportation protections from legal migrants in U.S. history. Then, CBS held a story alleging abuse at a detention center in El Salvador from air. Now, it’s online. NPR media corres…
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Redacted Epstein files reveal 'little new insight'
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AP's Eric Tucker talks about what's new and what's next following the Department of Justice's partial release of documents about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including two images of President Trump, which the DOJ removed from public view, then reposted on Sunday. Then, the Kentucky bourbon brand Jim Beam will pause operations at its main…
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Patricia Lockwood joins Kevin Young to read “In the Waiting Room,” by Elizabeth Bishop, and her own poem “Love Poem Like We Used to Write It.” Lockwood is the author of the novels “No One Is Talking About This” and “Will There Ever Be Another You,” along with two poetry collections and a memoir. She has won the Thurber Prize for American Humor and …
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The Best Of 2025: Neil Pasricha mines memorable, mind-shifting moments and messages
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Happy Solstice, everyone! In the northern hemisphere today we have the least amount of daylight of any day of the year. Below the equator it has the most! And as we do every December solstice it's time for our annual "Best Of" episode of 3 Books. 3 Books is our award-winning 22-year-long conversation to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative b…
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Season 2 Episode 12: Expert Writing Tips from JR Dawson: From First Pages to Final Drafts
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of crafting unforgettable stories with JR Dawson, the brilliant mind behind "The First Bright Thing." In our latest episode of Craft Chat Chronicles, JR takes us on a journey from her humble beginnings writing short stories during her MFA at Stone Coast to landing a major publishing deal with Tor. Discover the resi…
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Chapter 37: Malcolm Gladwell on strangers, spies, and silencing the system
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Who we are is a function of where we are. Do you agree with that? Who you are depends on where you are. We're different people in different places, right? You're different in the board room than you are on vacation. You're different with your parents than you are with your kids. I'm different hanging out with Malcolm Gladwell in his West Village ap…
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173. Steve Levitt Says Goodbye to People I (Mostly) Admire
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In the last episode of the podcast, Stephen Dubner turns the microphone on Steve Levitt. They talk about Levitt’s favorite — and least favorite — moments from the show’s five-year run, his quest to reform education, and his next podcasting gig. SOURCES: Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics Radio, co-author of Freakonomics books. RESOURCES: "How to …
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Punk bands are still using their music to incite change
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Baltimore-based band Pinkshift follows a long lineage of punk musicians using their music to condemn injustice and spur activism. Here & Now’s Grace Griffin caught up with the band about their latest album “Earthkeeper” and the importance of centering rage at the world in love for humanity. Then, are you looking for a festive film to watch this wee…
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Tales from Two Critics: A.S. Hamrah and Melissa Anderson on the Year in Film
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Kate Wolf is joined by two of today's finest film critics to discuss the current state of Hollywood—including the sale of Warner Brothers Discovery—the art of writing about movies, and some of the year's best films. Up first is critic A.S. Hamrah, author of two new books: "Last Week In End Times Cinema," which compiles the relentless follies of the…
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Tales from Two Critics: A.S. Hamrah and Melissa Anderson on the Year in Film
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Kate Wolf is joined by two of today's finest film critics to discuss the current state of Hollywood—including the sale of Warner Brothers Discovery—the art of writing about movies, and some of the year's best films. Up first is critic A.S. Hamrah, author of two new books: Last Week In End Times Cinema, which compiles the relentless follies of the f…
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As another year of preparing and publishing many hundreds of reviews draws to a close, the three team members most involved - Reviews Editor Gavin Dixon, Deputy Editor Tim Parry, and Editor and Publisher Martin Cullingford - take time out to discuss what lies behind the process, and how we decide which albums are named Gramophone Editor's Choices. …
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Ep110 The Art of Gothic Storytelling with Carolyne Topdjian
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Professor Carolyne Topdjian explores the many shadesof gothic storytelling, draws from her experience of living in a haunted house, and reveals how writers can sustain tension and suspense. Carolyne Topdjian is a MARTY award-winning suspense writerand the author of the critically acclaimed gothic novels The Black Moth and The Hitman’s Daughter—the …
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#272 - Living the Braveheart Life by Randall Wallace
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The Braveheart film has had an outsized impact on my life. It first sparked a deep interest in the country of Scotland, that try as I might, I cannot shake. It inspired me to purchase a set of bagpipes and then learn how to play them. But it also had deeper implications in the areas of faith and living. In this book, the author of both the novel Br…
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Ep109 A Curator’s Journey Through Art with Meher McArthur
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Meher McArthur reflects on her journey from living in the UKto becoming a curator of Japanese art, discusses the importance of storytelling in curatorial work, and highlights the artworks that have most deeply moved her and are featured in her memoir. Meher McArthur has decades of experience as an Asianart historian and curator specializing Japanes…
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697. Holiday Wishes V with Shana, Sue, and Rhonda
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This week we are talking with Shana, Sue, and Rhonda about book recs and wishes, plus fantasy and magical bureaucracy, grief in romance, schtupping by volume, and inventions for readers to find even MORE books. We also mentioned: The Library Extension – This is an extension for Chrome browsers that will load a list of your preferred libraries with …
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Ep 108 Building a Business that Represents with Samantha Ong
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Samantha Ong discusses why representation matters, thecritical role insurance plays for small businesses, and what she learned from her experience on Dragon’s Den. Samantha Ong is the founder of Joeydolls, a Toronto-basedtoy company on a mission to celebrate culture, identity, and belonging through play. Inspired by her own experience growing up wi…
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Trump moves to dismantle a ‘global mothership’ of climate research
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The Trump administration says it will dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, a cornerstone for American climate and weather science. Katharine Hayhoe, chief scientist at the Nature Conservancy, explains what this could mean for climate research. Then, President Trump has softened his approach to China as the rivalry between China a…
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BPS 450: From Video Games to the Big Screen: The Filmmaking Journey of Nicole Jones-Dion
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Nicole Jones-Dion, a screenwriter, director, and producer, shared her unconventional path into filmmaking, beginning in the world of video games and comics before moving into film. Known for her work on projects like Tekken 2, Dracula: The Dark Prince, and the SyFy thriller They Found Hell, she has built a career in genre storytelling that blends s…
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362. Subverting Expectations: The New Genre of Feminist Thriller, with Charlene Wang
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Send us a text Special guest and author Charlene Wang discusses the feminist thriller, how her novel, I'll Follow You, is a fresh take, and how the modern age is influencing the genre's direction. ▬ Stop by Charlene's website: https://charlenewangauthor.com/about Get your own copy of her thrilling book, I'll Follow You: https://charlenewangauthor.c…
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Writing Hope into Climate Fiction with Julie Carrick Dalton
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In this conversation, host Lee Schneider explores the intersection of nature, storytelling, and climate change with Julie Carrick Dalton, author of The Last Beekeeper, and the upcoming novel The Forest Becomes Her. Our discussion digs into how nature functions as a character in her work, the delicate balance between hope and realism when writing ab…
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Why Trump's blockade might wreck Venezuelan economy but not topple Maduro
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President Trump has ordered a complete blockade on "all sanctioned oil vessels” in and out of Venezuela. Rice University professor Francisco J. Monaldi explains how the move, if enforced strictly, could devalue local currency, increase inflation and contribute to political instability in Venezuela. Then, a Hong Kong court convicted former media mog…
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Bat-Devouring Rodents, Penguin Retirement Home, Chicago "Rat" Hole
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Kendra Pierre-Louis joins Weirdest Thing for the season 9 finale! She talks about the rats chowing down on bats, producer Jess Boddy explains the scientific study on Chicago's rat hole, and Rachel talks about the wonderfully heartwarming penguin retirement home at the New England Aquarium. Plus, Rachel has a very special announcement! The Weirdest …
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Fashion icon Bella Freud on abandoning psychics, learning to trust herself and realising that what happens next is entirely up to her. Freud is a designer and creative whose clothes have adorned the likes of Zadie Smith, Kate Moss, Little Simz and…well…me. She’s also a cult podcaster with her hit show, Fashion Neurosis, where guests are invited to …
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What's behind the rise of antisemitism in Australia?
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Hate researcher Matteo Vergani and orthodox Rabbi Nomi Kaltmann examine the rise of antisemitism in Australia, as police continue to investigate the deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the father and son suspects were motivated by Islamic State ideology. And, in Syria ove…
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Ep 107 On Asian Witches and Horror with Pauline Chow
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Pauline Chow talks about her varied careers before becominga writer, why she’s drawn to horror, and her fascinating project documenting Asian witches. Pauline Chow is a writer and ancestral magic practitioner, crafting alternative histories and optimistic futures. Not youraverage data scientist, she once sued slumlords and advocated for affordable …
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Ep106 Authenticity Shapes Good Stories with Simon Stephenson
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Simon Stephenson shows how medicine and writing align, why clichés weakenstorytelling, and how authenticity speaks most powerfully to readers Simon Stephenson originally trained as a doctor and worked in London and Scotland. He previously wrote Let Not the Waves of the Sea, a memoir about the loss of his brother in the Indian Ocean tsunami. It won …
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A new day brings new...experiences? Vi takes off in the middle of the night, Elliott joins Hadley on an Excellent Adventure, Key heads to make some apologies, and Alex and Edgar make a breakthrough. CW: These Silent Secrets routinely contains swearing, underage drinking, blood, and themes of sex and violence. Cast Credits: MC: Nicole Tuttle-Robb (@…
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'No Superman': Brown student recounts fleeing shooter
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A gunman killed two students and injured nine others in a Brown University classroom Saturday afternoon. The suspect remains at large. Brown student Ref Bari was in the building where the shooting happened. He shares his story. Then, officials say that father and son gunmen killed at least 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach…
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I chat with poet and nonfiction author Jo Bell about her journey from archaeologist to poet to memoir writer, and how the three titles are intimately linked. We talk about writing and critiquing poetry, what a good poem does, learning to receive feedback, and building writing communities. It's really good.You can find Jo at The Poetic Licence, here…
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ON FRIENDSHIP… With Dawn French and Vogue Williams
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I’ve always been obsessed with friendship - how it shapes us, challenges us and often goes uncelebrated. In this episode, both Dawn French and Vogue Williams get honest about the beauty and the messiness of it all. Despite being surrounded by great friends, Vogue explains why she worries she’s not the best friend back - although she’s definitely wo…
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Episode 124 Part 2 Beat the Reset: How Aussies Can Reclaim Wealth with SMSFs, Gold, Silver & Bitcoin
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Episode 124 – Beat the Reset features Jay, alongside his co-host Katrina Coleman, political influencer of Australia, in a powerful discussion with Kylie, SMSF expert, and Kat from One Nation. Together, they break down how Australians can regain control of their financial future through self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and alternative wealth strateg…
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Randa Abdel-Fattah’s new novel Discipline is set in Sydney, Australia in 2021 during Ramadan. Discipline follows two Palestinians there, one in media and one in academia, where each has to confront questions of silence and complicity in their respective fields. As Israel intensifies its bombardment of Gaza, and as an eighteen-year-old student at a …
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Remembering Alfred Brendel, with his son Adrian Brendel
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In this week's Gramophone Podcast we remember Alfred Brendel, one of the most significant and much-loved musical figures of age, in the company of his son, the cellist Adrian Brendel, who takes Editor Martin Cullingford around the pianist's library and studio and reflects on what his books, art and belongings tell us about him. He also talks about …
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Ninety-Eight Years of Economic Wisdom (Replay)
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The late Robert Solow was a giant among economists. When he was 98 years old he told Steve about cracking German codes in World War II, why it’s so hard to reduce inequality, and how his field lost its way. SOURCES: Robert Solow, professor emeritus of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. RESOURCES: "Secrecy, Cigars, and a Venetia…
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