Welcome to grow, cook, eat, arrange, the weekly podcast from gardener, writer, teacher,and cook, Sarah Raven. Over the last two decades, Sarah has led the way by introducing a new kind of productive gardening which places emphasis on intense colour, sophistication, and achievability. Recorded at the beautiful Perch Hill Farm in Sussex, Sarah talks with special guests from across garden design, floristry, food, ecology, conservation, and more. Brimming with top tips and helpful hints, listen ...
…
continue reading
Sarah Raven Podcasts
Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
…
continue reading
Story enthusiast and romance writer Sarah Gamez explores the creative craft and pragmatic aspects of writing with niche topic discussions, inspirational pieces and industry insights. Join in on conversations with authors and experts on creating engaging stories, marketing your books, and navigating the (self) publishing world. Whether you write romance or not, there's plenty of tips to be found on storytelling, genres, and medias. Sometimes, with a twist of romance.
…
continue reading
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 ...
…
continue reading
Do not listen to this podcast - unless you love being terrified. If you enjoy discussing serial killers, murder mysteries, and paranormal activity (and are unqualified to do so)- this is the podcast for you. We have combined our love of all things spooky - movies, serial killers, unsolved mysteries and ghosts into one podcast. We will chat about our favorite scary movies, hauntings, mysteries and yes - murders. Tune in if you dare!
…
continue reading
THE FARM is a gripping narrative audio drama podcast about family secrets, rural suspense, and a woman’s fight to reclaim her legacy. Produced by Little Fish Entertainment, this slow-burn thriller blends mystery, betrayal, and emotional depth in a small-town setting. When a high-powered architect returns home after her father’s sudden death, she uncovers a conspiracy that could cost her the farm—and her life. The Farm is a mystery-thriller audio drama about family secrets, betrayal, and surv ...
…
continue reading
Quitters follows hosts Julie Bowen and Chad Sanders as they explore what people have left behind to move forward. Each week, Julie and Chad sit down with guests from all walks of life and get into the nitty gritty of their quitting journeys. Whether the guest’s quit is in the past, ongoing, or in the hopeful future, our hosts encourage guests to be open and authentic. Quitting doesn’t always have to be negative. Let Julie and Chad walk with you through addition by subtraction. Come quit with us.
…
continue reading
This season, creator and host Sarah Ellison takes an in-depth look at the Harbaugh family and its fascinating and often controversial ultra-competitive “fighter” approach to life. With over 25 interviews with family members, friends, co-workers and reporters conducted over the course of a year and woven into a story told over nine episodes, fans get a glimpse at what makes this family tick.
…
continue reading
Join professional gardener, podcaster, broadcaster and garden writer, Mike Palmer, for lively discussions with gardening personalities and experts from the fantastic world of gardening. Look out for Mike's 'Plant Specials' including dahlias, roses & clematis with more to come. You can see & hear more from Mike in his beautiful garden at his popular Instagram account @mike_thegardener. Mike's podcast is sponsored by Natural Grower the supplier of plant-based products for organic & chemical fr ...
…
continue reading
Elevate what is possible for you at this time! Sarah Larsen M. D. has trained with the best in their field in India, United States, Egypt, and throughout the Eastern and Western world. She did this to find the right words to describe the mysterious impressions left within her during her numerous Near-Death- Experiences. You'll hear world renowned experts, thought leaders, and call in visitors that are elevating consciousness one conversation at a time. Committed to using ancient wisdom, late ...
…
continue reading
Enter the world of dark romance, where love is dangerous, desire is messy, and the line between right and wrong no longer exists. Hosted by Mistie and Jenn, Bones of the Storie unearths the twisted, taboo, and emotionally devastating corners of romance fiction. From morally gray men to forbidden connections, from obsession to redemption, every episode takes you deeper into stories that thrill, ache, and intoxicate.
…
continue reading
So anyone who knows Sarah well knows that she has been in love with Jack Nicholson since she was 12 years old and first saw The Shining. Now she’s back with CMG and making a new weekly podcast about it! Starting August 12, 2020, she will be reviewing every single one of Jack's movies, in order. A different movie for each week. Get ready for You Don't Know Jack with the Jack superfan Sarah DiMeo!
…
continue reading
The Made to Parade podcast is an accompaniment to the book of the same name. Just like the book, the podcast promotes positive stories about the marching band scene in Northern Ireland and the rest of Great Britain. It provides a positive narrative and an inside look at what being a member of a marching band is all about and what it means personally to members.
…
continue reading
1
LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE - Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Podcast (Sci-Fi | Audiobook | Short Stories)
Adamant Press
Edited by bestselling anthologist John Joseph Adams, LIGHTSPEED is a Hugo Award-winning, critically-acclaimed digital magazine. In its pages, you'll find science fiction from near-future stories and sociological SF to far-future, star-spanning SF. Plus there's fantasy from epic sword-and-sorcery and contemporary urban tales to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folk tales. Each month, LIGHTSPEED brings you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction featuring a variety of authors, f ...
…
continue reading
We Read Smut, hosted by Alesia, empowers romance readers to embrace their love for smut and dive deep into the diverse world of this captivating genre. Tired of feeling judged for your love of steamy reads? Join us as we create a safe space to unpack the complexities and joys of smut, challenge societal norms, and celebrate the power of inclusive storytelling. We'll explore everything from trope deep dives and author interviews to thought-provoking discussions on topics like body positivity, ...
…
continue reading
Patrick Keller, of BigSeance.com, invites you to an open discussion on all things paranormal, but specifically topics like ghosts and hauntings, paranormal research, spirit communication, psychics and mediums, and life after death. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!
…
continue reading
1
Arthur Parkinson: The 12 top self-seeding perennials for an effortless garden - Episode 252
36:47
36:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:47The ideal garden for our busy daily lives has a border bursting with colour, without the need for hours spent toiling to achieve it. This week’s episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ is the perfect antidote to fussy flowers - Arthur Parkinson returns to laud the best self-seeding perennials for a low-maintenance garden brimming with lasting impact …
…
continue reading
Sir Tim Berners-Lee is a computer scientist and the inventor of the World Wide Web. He was born in 1955, a golden year for technology innovators. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates were also born in the same year. A curious child, he learned about electronics from his train set and spent his pocket money on transistors. His first significant connecting inve…
…
continue reading
1
696. Holiday Wishes IV with Rae A, Josephine, and Sneezy
58:20
58:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:20We’re back with more Holiday Wishes! This week we’re talking with Rae A., Josephine, and Sneezy! This week we are talking romance bookstores and road trips, luxurious bidets, webtoons, and, of course, books. And some ranting about women artists in history. We are traveling as far as Taiwan in this episode – and this should be the last of my laryngi…
…
continue reading
1
"Us, in Another Universe" by A.C. Wise + "Crickets in Lost Light" by Jonathan Olfert
1:06:28
1:06:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:28This episode features "Us, in Another Universe" by A.C. Wise (©2025 by A.C. Wise) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Crickets in Lost Light" by Jonathan Olfert (©2025 by Jonathan Olfert) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
…
continue reading
Today Jenn and Mistie are discussing Den of Vipers by K. A. Knight. Listen in to see what good things they have to say bout this book and how it's a great place to start to learn your limits. Content Highlights: Taste tester Ranking Different kinds of play Jenn's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy 5, Overall 3.5 Mistie's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy 5, Overall…
…
continue reading
Sally Mann is a photographer and a New York Times bestselling writer. She is best known for making large-format black and white photographs of the people and places in her immediate surroundings: her children, her husband, and the rural landscape of her home state and the American South.Sally was born in Lexington, Virginia, the youngest of three c…
…
continue reading
1
695. Holiday Wishes III with Garlic Knitter, Claudia, Christine, and Jo
59:07
59:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:07We’re back with more Holiday Wishes! This week we’re talking with Garlic Knitter, Claudia, Christine, and Jo. A few notes: First, my voice is not great. Some of these were recorded when I had a dreadful cold, so I apologize in advance. Second, if you’re a sympathetic crier like I am, please know that when Christine and I are talking, we both get a …
…
continue reading
1
Josie Lewis: The 12 best container plants for a showstopping summer display - Episode 251
22:28
22:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:28Following on from last week’s wintry themed episode on containers, this week we’re setting our sights on the summer ahead, on what’ll bring colour to your pots at the season’s peak. Josie’s absolute burning passion is containers, and this week she gives her plant picks for pots taking us through summer and autumn. Join us on ‘grow, cook, eat, arran…
…
continue reading
1
"You Always Told Her You'd Give Her the World" by Aimee Ogden + "Reality Check" by Nancy Kress
50:41
50:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:41This episode features "You Always Told Her You'd Give Her the World" by Aimee Ogden (©2025 by Aimee Ogden) read by Mirron Willis, and "Reality Check" by Nancy Kress (©2025 by Nancy Kress) read by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
…
continue reading
Curious about how Jenn is taken to being pulled into the dark. Join us on this episode where Mistie's internet wasn't working so the conversation is broken and scattered. And if you've been following us you really don't want to miss this because The Ritual. #IYKYK Content Highlights: It's all fantasy and feeds into wants & desires Dark Romance vs D…
…
continue reading
1
Ep 88 - Wattpad & Serialized Fiction: Writing That Hooks Readers with Lux Raven
57:34
57:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:34"There's a reason a lot of the marginalized characters start out in places like Wattpad...it becomes this people driven publishing house in a way...." Watty award winning author, Lux Raven, understands how platforms like Wattpad are influencing publishing, reader's habits, and the rules of writing. We chat the success of serialized fiction and how …
…
continue reading
Lorraine Kelly is a journalist and broadcaster who has been a mainstay of daytime television for over 40 years. She has hosted her own show Lorraine since its launch in 2010 and she was awarded a lifetime achievement BAFTA in 2024. Lorraine was born in Glasgow and later moved with her family to the new town of East Kilbride. She became a junior rep…
…
continue reading
1
694. Holiday Wishes II with Agnés, Emily, Sarah Jane and Jenn
44:00
44:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:00Ready for more wishes and recs? And bad jokes? I bet you are! This week we’re talking with Agnes, Emily, Sarah Jane, and Jenn – and Min the cat. And in the outro, you’ll hear from ShoesforAll, aka Sarah. And! Important announcement 1: thanks to your Patreon pledges, we have reached our goal with the F’ICE campaign, and all dynamic ads will be turne…
…
continue reading
1
Josie Lewis: The 12 best container plants for winter scent and spectacle - Episode 250
29:21
29:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:21The garden’s magic needn’t be seasonal - containers can be the heroes of hue in even the coldest months. It’s time to assemble your winter containers ready to keep the scent and colour peaking, carrying us through till spring, with 12 inspiring varieties from Sarah and our Head Gardener, Josie Lewis. Join them on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ for a pl…
…
continue reading
1
"The Cold Burning Light of Her" by Sam W. Pisciotta + "Operation: Grapevine" by Joel W.D. Buxton
27:21
27:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:21This episode features "The Cold Burning Light of Her" by Sam W. Pisciotta (©2025 by Sam W. Pisciotta) read by Roxanne Hernandez, and "Operation: Grapevine" by Joel W.D. Buxton (©2025 by Joel W.D. Buxton) read by Scott Peterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
…
continue reading
1
My Top Reads & Audiobooks of 2025 + What is Smut?
39:40
39:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:40Wow! Season Two has been incredible, and we're closing it out with a deep dive into the core question of this podcast: What is smut, exactly? I’m breaking down my personal spice rating scale, defining the difference between romance and erotica (hint: it's all about the plot!). Plus, I’m looking back at my most memorable 2025 reads, sharing my Top 5…
…
continue reading
Welcome to another tangent episode, where we do eventually come to discussing the book titled for this episode, The Daymakers by Grace McGinty. But before we do, we chat about some other things. And remember to check out the end of the season bloopers and outtakes for some of the extended conversations from this episode. Content Highlights: Sneaky …
…
continue reading
1
Ep 87 - Ambition and Finding Purpose: Someone's Gotta Give with Alisha Fernandez Miranda
52:07
52:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:07"Someone said to me in my twenties...you can have it all but not all at the same time and that has stuck with me for a long time." Award winning author, Alisha Fernandez Miranda joined me to chat the myth of “having it all,” motherhood, following your passions, and embracing strengths featured in her debut, Someone's Gotta Give. We also discuss the…
…
continue reading
Lennie James is a British actor and writer. In 2025, he received the BAFTA for Leading Actor for his portrayal of Barrington Walker in the TV adaptation of Bernadine Evaristo’s novel Mr. Loverman. This award adds to his collection, which also includes accolades for writing. At seventeen, he wrote Trial and Error and won the National Youth Theatre–T…
…
continue reading
1
693. Holiday Wishes I with Susie, Elizabeth, Alanna
53:33
53:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:33It’s time for our annual Holiday Wishes episodes! Every year I connect with listeners around the world, where we talk about books, wishes, and bad jokes. So this time of year, my guests are…all of you! In this set of wishes, we’ve got classics, new mysteries, and series romances. And we’ve got Sapphic yearning! I have a record number of people sign…
…
continue reading
1
Tom Stimpson: 12 top plants for superb structure in the garden - Episode 249
41:55
41:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:55Whatever your garden’s size, picking plants with the right size and shape can be just as important for impact as their colour and scent. Tom Stimpson returns to ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week as we uncover the plants that form the backbone of beauty, function and vibrance all year round. You’ll hear hardy varieties, plants for both the garden…
…
continue reading
1
"Visible Damage" by Nina Kiriki Hoffman + "How to Build a Homecoming Queen: A Guide by a Bad Asian Girl" by Tina S. Zhu
52:30
52:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:30This episode features "Visible Damage" by Nina Kiriki Hoffman (©2025 by Nina Kiriki Hoffman) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "How to Build a Homecoming Queen: A Guide by a Bad Asian Girl" by Tina S. Zhu (©2025 by Tina S. Zhu) read by Si Chen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
…
continue reading
1
Grumpy Heroines, Authentic Storytelling, and Flaws That Make Us Relatable with Jen Trinh
33:07
33:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:07If you've been listening to We Read Smut for any amount of time, you know I love grumpy female main characters! Today, I'm joined by author Jen Trinh to discuss why flawed, nuanced characters make for the most compelling stories, using her popular book Coming Clean as an example. We dive into the importance of authentic storytelling and why strong …
…
continue reading
1
Plated Prisoner Books 1-3 by Raven Kennedy
40:39
40:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:39On today's episode we have Mistie recapping the first 3 books in the plated prisoner series. Yeah, a little worried about the summary, she didn't too bad. Check it out and let us know your thoughts. Content Highlights: The Goose that Lays the Golden Egg Two side of the same coin A first for Mistie, something went too far Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, …
…
continue reading
1
From the Beginning: "The Birth of Pride of the Raven” with Dennis McNab
1:31:51
1:31:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:31:51In this special episode, Glenn sits down with Dennis - one of the near-founding members of the Pride of the Raven Flute Band - to look back at the band’s earliest days. From the first practices and handmade uniforms to unforgettable parades, rivalries, and the deep sense of community that shaped their journey, Dennis shares stories and memories tha…
…
continue reading
Mary Greenwell is a makeup artist who has worked with some of the most famous faces in the world including Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, David Bowie and Cate Blanchett. Her less-is-more approach has won her plaudits in the beauty industry and she became Princess Diana’s makeup artist of choice. Mary was born in Sussex and left school at 16…
…
continue reading
1
692. Soap Opera Nostalgia with Amye Archer from Little Miss Recap
1:30:39
1:30:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:30:39Amye Archer, host of Little Miss Recap, was a guest on a recent paywalled episode of Fixing Famous People talking about soap operas. I was entranced. Amye is a fan of soaps, going way back, and I was very eager to have her as a guest to talk about soaps, the romances within soaps, and some of the overlap between soap fans and romance readers. After…
…
continue reading
1
Tom Stimpson: The 12 best dried flowers for glamorous Christmas decorations - Episode 248
28:31
28:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:31It’s the run-in to Christmas, so if you’re thin on decorations and want to think more sustainably about dazzling your guests this year, turn to the garden and start drying flowers now. In the first of many ‘12 Best’ episodes over the coming months, Tom Stimpson joins us as he and Sarah talk through the best flowers for stunning dried arrangements, …
…
continue reading
1
"Beneath the Umdlebe Tree (Or: A Vegetable Love Story)" by Modupeoluwa Shelle + "Elegy for Zephyr One" by Gene Doucette
1:18:28
1:18:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:28This episode features "Beneath the Umdlebe Tree (Or: A Vegetable Love Story)" by Modupeoluwa Shelle (©2025 by Modupeoluwa Shelle) read by Mirron Willis, and "Elegy for Zephyr One" by Gene Doucette (©2025 by Gene Doucette) read by Stefan Rudnicki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
…
continue reading
1
100 Days of Queer Fantasy + Cozy Recs with Ally's Shelf
40:51
40:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:51Do you love romance but feel intimidated by long fantasy series? Are you looking for diverse queer representation beyond the typical male/male romances? This episode of We Read Smut is your cozy guide! I'm joined by Ally of Ally's Shelf, the creator of the viral "100 Days of Queer Fantasy" series, to discuss how to dive into fantasy without the hug…
…
continue reading