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Writing Excuses
Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler
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Song Writing Podcasts
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Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording. Hosted and produced by Hrishikesh Hirway.
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Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer and radio host Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus dives into the stories and experiences that shape these artists, and ultimately, the music we hear.
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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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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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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ Fo ...
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A dumping ground for all thoughts on poetry, song lyrics, music, movies, decades, and demographics.
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Song Talk Radio | Songwriting Tips | Lyrics | Arranging | Live Feedback
Song Talk Radio : Songwriting Folks
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Songwriters sharing tips and techniques on better songwriting – and the odd bad joke.
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A games and literature podcast all about stories and game dev, from London-based indie developers Weather Factory. Currently all about making a CRPG with a two-person team.
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The definitive insider's guide to our current golden age of television, Ben Blacker's The Writers Panel is an ever expanding anthology of live convention panels and intimate in-studio interviews with the writers, producers, and show runners responsible for all the shows you can't stop watching. Over the course of nearly 500 episodes and counting, The Writers Panel has sat across from guests such as Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad), Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel ...
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Songcraft is a bi-weekly podcast that brings you in-depth conversations with and about the creators of lyrics and music that stand the test of time. You probably know their names, and you definitely know their songs. We bring you their stories.
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The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
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Two young musicians have taken it upon themselves to write a new song from scratch every week, then to share their songs with each other and the world. Each episode, Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener deconstruct the theory and process of writing music, then probably go off topic to talk about how amazing the Beatles are or something. If you'd like to share your song that you wrote in a week with us, or perhaps join us as a guest, then get in touch with us via our e-mail address weeklysongp ...
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NiggunChabura.com This is a live weekly chabura in Woodmere, NY. Each week we listen to a song, then we tie the song into the parsha or the current zman, and then we listen to the song a second time with a deeper appreciation. At the end we write a teffilah to help concretize the message into our heart. Come join the experience. Please email [email protected] with any questions or comments Check out the other podcasts Likutei Moharan Rebbe Nachman Bitachon For Real Nesivos Shalom Worki ...
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Banski discusses life as a modern-day DIY musician, craft of song-writing, producing, recording, exploring music business as well as featured guest interviews with innovators and experienced professionals within the music industry.
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J.A. Medders interviews authors on writing, books, and more. Learn about writing, get inspired to write, and of course, just keep writing.
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SongWriter is a storytelling and songwriting podcast where stories become brand new songs. In each episode, a celebrated writer shares a story, and a musician writes and performs a song inspired by it — revealing how narratives turn into music, lyrics, and emotion. Hosted by Ben Arthur, SongWriter features conversations and performances from artists including Questlove, Joyce Carol Oates, George Saunders, Steve Earle, David Sedaris, and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd. The show blends the craft ...
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Genessis of a song
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Tim Grierson and Will Leitch are lifelong best friends who have been writing and talking about the movies for 25 years. Grierson is vice president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. Leitch is doing his absolutely best to pretend. Read their work everywhere. But listen to this show for the pure juice, straight on tap.
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The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence
I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence
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Ever wish you had a songwriting mentor with over two decades of experience encouraging and supporting your songwriting success? 'The Magic of Songwriting' is all about helping you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being. In this podcast, award-winning songwriter, educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, guides you to have songwriting breakthroughs. In her solo episod ...
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Having trouble sleeping? Need some calming sounds while you write? Relaxing Nature Sounds are soundscapes designed for meditation, relaxation, sleeping, and other activates where you need natural ambience in the background.
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A podcast dissecting the storytelling of Taylor Swift’s lyrics, line by line. Hosted by Jen - writer, former English teacher, and creator of the Swiftly Sung Stories website - we unpack the Taylor Swift universe through close readings of every song, era, and narrative thread. From unforgettable metaphors to evolving character arcs, we explore Taylor’s writing with the curiosity of a Swiftie and the lens of literature.
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Sunil Bhandari is a poet by compulsion. He says he survives in this world because he can get to write poetry. This podcast is of his poetry.
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Fast Track is a show where me and a guest write a brand new song in one half of one hour
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Clay Mills & Marty Dodson present SongTown on Songwriting — a celebration of great songs, real songwriters, and the craft that ties it all together. Tune in for expert songwriting tips, inspirational stories, and music industry insights to sharpen your skills and fuel your passion.
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Discover your next favourite book, or take a deep dive into the mind of an author you love, with The Shakespeare and Company Interview podcast. Long-form interviews with internationally acclaimed authors, recorded from our bookshop in the heart of Paris. Hosted by S&Co Literary Director, Adam Biles. Discover all our upcoming events here. If you enjoy these conversations, you can order The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews here. Past guests include: Ottessa Moshfegh, Ian McEwan, Ali ...
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Torraine Futurum and All My Knives: two friends and independent musicians, writing, recording and producing our own music. In each episode, we play each other a song we're working on (a demo) and discuss a song, artist, or album we love (the radio!) If you're a music maker yourself or wonder how a song gets made, this show covers it all in a way that's candid, but constructive; encouraging and entertaining. Give it a spin!
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James Coberly Smith speaks with local Boise Songwriters about how they write their songs.
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Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host/Literary Horror author Jennifer Anne Gordon with the help of her co-host/author Allison Martine, chat with some of the best authors of the day. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com
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A horror movie podcast where every episode ends in a song! Actually, two songs. Hosts Rachel and John review cult classics, creature features, and creepy gems, write original music inspired by each film, and perform it for each other live and uncut. Expect weird trivia, nerdy banter, and bizarre deep dives. Full episodes feature movie analysis and live songs, followed by shorter bonus encore episodes with demo versions and extra commentary. New episodes drop weekly. Come for the gore, stay f ...
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Layer by Layer is a fresh blend of creativity, intention, and inspiration — hosted by Don, a songwriter, cook, and lifelong learner exploring how we build a meaningful life, one layer at a time. Each episode mixes song insights, practical goal-setting, and flavorful cooking tips, all grounded in real-life experience and a bit of rhythm. Whether you're chasing a dream, seasoning a stew, or writing your next big chorus, this show is your weekly nudge to dig deeper, live fuller, and keep creating.
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'Unpicked in 5' I’m often asked, ‘what was the inspiration behind your song lyric' So, this is a Podcast series of 5-minute Podcasts, that unpick a popular Brady Kent Song Lyric, in order to explain everything to the listener. 'Poems 5 in 5' This is a Podcast series of 5 Poems, recited in 5 minutes, taken from published, Brady Pent Poetry Books ( often used to then write a song lyric) I hope you enjoy them Brady kent
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Welcome to One More Thing(s), the bite-sized arts and culture podcast that tries to find one more important thing to think about in this busy world. Each episode, host Brock Kingsley picks a film, a book, an artist, a piece of artwork, a song…something that is worth spending a little bit of time with and digs into it. We invite you to do the same. Occasional special topics and interviews. Follow on Instagram @onemorethingspod
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Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness is an evolution of The Holderness Family Podcast, which began in 2018. Laugh Lines is all about aging better together and being able to laugh about getting older. The show features prominent experts, listener call-ins, and hilarious segments including “Are We Too Old For…” and “Gen Z Slang of the Week.” Kim and Penn Holderness are award-winning online content creators known for their original music, song parodies, comedy sketches, and weekly podcasts. T ...
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The Rest is Commentary is a podcast that explores connections through music, ancient wisdom, and conversations. Shep Rosenman is writing a song cycle inspired by the Psalms/Tehillim. In each episode, Shep offers one of his songs to a friend and they discuss whatever comes up, from the mundane to the sublime, the philosophical to the sophomoric, from dark and narrow places to wide open spaces of joy.
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We nerd out on breaking down music and lyrics that move us.
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For many performers, their biggest fears is that people will find the creative writing they produced when they were younger. Early poetry, short stories, song lyrics, scripts and more shouldn't stay hidden in shoe boxes in our parents' house or in password protected folders on our laptops. It’s time we monetised that shame and gave those pieces the public outing our 15 year old selves would’ve wanted. Each week a guest brings something they wrote in their adolescence to be discussed and co-a ...
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Your song is drowning. We'll throw you a life line.
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Dive into this lit podcast hosted by Mallory Smart, where authors explore the synergy between music and their writing. Brace yourself for offbeat interviews where writers discuss their individual styles, get lost in unpredictable anecdotes, and how music transforms their creative process. New episodes airing every Saturday.
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Welcome along to my weekly show. I play some great Irish rebel & folk music every week & I also get to chat to many of the artists who write/perform the songs of our history.
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A podcast showcasing the weekly song writing efforts of Cesky.
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Writing and producing a song slowly with Kaleb Hikele
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Canadian singer-songwriter Kaleb Hikele joined us for the third time to talk about writing and producing the first single from his upcoming album in 2026. Download the lyrics for Slowly to follow along. We talked about: Using a simple drone-like chord progression in the verse, and adding more movement of chord changes in the refrain Using metaphors…
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Yehudah vs Yosef and the future implications
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Books Matter More Than Ever: A Conversation with Ian Patterson
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In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Podcast, Adam Biles speaks with poet, translator and critic Ian Patterson about Books: A Manifesto, his passionate defence of reading in all its forms. What begins with the construction of a personal library in a converted coach house opens into a wide-ranging meditation on memory, loss, vulnerability …
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The Niggun Chabura – Reveal the Light Chanukah Concert was held at Aish Kodesh on December 15, 2025. Reb Yirmi interweaves Torah teachings on the Ohr HaGanuz—the primordial light hidden within every Jew—with powerful insights into how that light can be revealed in our own lives. These teachings are woven seamlessly between the moving music of the e…
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Songcraft Classic: WALTER AFANASIEFF ("All I Want for Christmas Is You")
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We've been celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, for our final "classic episode" of 2025, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with "All I Want for Christmas" co-writer Walter Afanasieff. Happy holidays and thanks for a great year of looking back together as…
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24: Silent Night Deadly Night Encore - Favorite Holiday Horror + Naughty Christmas Demo
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On this festive episode of Open Mic Night of the Living Dead, we dive into our favorite Christmas horror movies, sharing the must-watches, underrated gems, and wild low-budget thrillers that have crept into our holiday traditions. From classics like Black Christmas and Silent Night, Deadly Night, to off-the-beaten-path picks like Christmas, Bloody …
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This is a series of 5 Poems, recited in 5 minutes, taken from published, Brady Pent Poetry Books He owned a gun Nuremburg Hey Joe Mossad Post Brexit Support the show
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This is a series of 5 Poems, recited in 5 minutes, taken from published, Brady Pent Poetry Books El Dorado Covid Interviews with Hitler It’s not worth fighting for Convict a shooters parent Support the showBy Brady Kent
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This is a series of 5 Poems, recited in 5 minutes, taken from published, Brady Pent Poetry Books Kim Jong Un Russian death syndrome Merchants of death Palestine is complicated College Freedom of Speech Support the showBy Brady Kent
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036: Mercy, Muse, and the Music of Prayer: A Conversation with Chava Mirel
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What does it really mean to live a Jewish life guided by Torah—not politics? In this episode, Chava Mirel joins us for an honest and deeply heartfelt conversation about Judaism, identity, and what happens when faith and nationalism start to overlap. Chava reminds us that Judaism was never meant to be a political movement. Instead, it’s a living tra…
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Tracey Norman and Mark Norman, "Devon's Forgotten Witches: 1860–1910" (The History Press, 2025)
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Witchcraft and witches throughout history have long captured the imagination, yet hidden away in archives are records of long forgotten cases. Many of these are tragic, some are unusual – perhaps even inexplicable – but all are fascinating in their own right. Devon’s Forgotten Witches 1860–1910 (The History Press, 2025) by Mark Norman and Tracey No…
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If you ever rode rear-facing in a station wagon or took a “fart walk” to survive the holidays… welcome home. This week, we’re wrapping up 2025 by revisiting the moments that made us laugh hardest, cry a little, and feel deeply connected to you this past year. (Thank you for your voicemails and emails into the show. Our listeners are the heart of La…
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This is a series of 5 Poems, recited in 5 minutes, taken from published, Brady Pent Poetry Books What would I tell my children Olympic highlights Come on Kate, you're nearly 50 Urban doom loop Frendship Support the showBy Brady Kent
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This is a series of 5 Poems, recited in 5 minutes, taken from published, Brady Pent Poetry Books Damians Dead Overgrown tennis court Only rich parents' kids Victims Opening Ceremony Support the showBy Brady Kent
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Taylor Swift’s “The End of an Era” Recap: Kismet & Karma (Episodes 3-4)
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The End of an Era documentary gives us the most candid look yet at Taylor Swift - her struggles and triumphs, her personal life, and the hidden mechanics of The Eras Tour. In this episode of the Swiftly Sung Stories Podcast, we dive into Episodes 3 and 4 of the docuseries not as a simple recap, but as the latest chapter in the story Taylor has been…
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20.51: Howard Tayler’s Personal Writing Process
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A workflow that made daily writing (and comics) possible—Howard Tayler takes us through two decades of the delightfully eccentric process behind Schlock Mercenary: text boxes in landscape Word, laser-printed pages he inked by hand, and a system that kept comics coming even through long COVID and chronic fatigue. The conversation shows how craft can…
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David Elias, "Into the D-Ark" (Radiant Press, 2025)
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In this NBN episode, NBN host Hollay Ghadery speaks with acclaimed Manitoba author David Elias about his new novel, Into the D/Ark (Radiant Press, 2025). Rose Martens struggles with the aftermath of a terrible fire that has left her sons, Jake and Isaac, horribly disfigured. The boys have gone to live in an abandoned house they’ve named Bachelor’s …
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Join the Vox Vomitus "vixens" for the annual Vox Vomitus Eggnog Extravaganza as we toast to the end of 2025! We'll be chatting about the books we binged, authors we added to our auto-buy lists and have visions not of sugarplums, but guests we hope to snag in the new year.VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's …
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A Love Letter from a Frustrated Husband to an Exasperated Wife
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Darling, make no mistake. There's so much of you I crave and care for. My morning gratitude wishes are of you, whatever nightmare you might have put me through a sweaty night. I've learnt the hard way that married life is less a game of naughts and crosses, and more of remembrances and erasures. Because the burden of memory in a marriage is Krishna…
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This is a series of 5 Poems, recited in 5 minutes, taken from published, Brady Kent Poetry Books . The warrior princess . Video shop closed . Grasmere charisma . Derwent day out . Padstow . Support the showBy Brady Kent
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This is a series of 5 Poems, recited in 5 minutes, taken from published, Brady Kent Poetry Books . The bar down the street . Walked and stopped . In memory of Wilfred . Play barn madness . When I am nearly dead . Support the showBy Brady Kent
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This is a series of 5 Poems, recited in 5 minutes, taken from published, Brady Kent Poetry Books . Day out on Mersey Island . Flowers look back in the mirror . Silent assassin . Dim view of bright lights . Triana Girls . Support the showBy Brady Kent
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This is a series of 5 Poems, recited in 5 minutes, taken from published, Brady Kent Poetry Books . Triana Market . To beers and a dog . The woman through the gates . Before I left . The bedroom is lonely . Support the showBy Brady Kent
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Sam Berman is a writer living in Boise, Idaho. His work has been featured in X R-A-Y, Forever Magazine and Maudlin House. 🎧 Like what you hear? Rate and review Textual Healing on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It seriously helps us reach more listeners. 🌐 Visit us: https://textualpodcast.com 📲 Follow: Twitter| Instagram | Bluesky: @mallorysmart.bsky.so…
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Send us a text Happy Christmas everyone. Back this week with more great music, a Tipperary song I never heard about before and a chat with Bill O'Brien who is doing great work tracking down some long lost Irish songs. I may or may not waffle on about Celtic for a while also. Check out Bill's podcast & his kickstarter: https://open.spotify.com/show/…
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This is a series of 5 Poems, recited in 5 minutes, taken from published, Brady Kent Poetry Books . Patrick . Tim . Bad Manners Blues . Ricardo . Old Smelly knickers . Support the showBy Brady Kent
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Dorkfest 2025: The Best Ten Movies of 2025
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It's Dorkfest! Dorkfest 2025 is here! This is our annual countdown of our favorite 10 movies of 2025. It was a great, GREAT movie year. We can't wait to talk to you about it. Have a great holiday, everyone. We'll see you in 2026. Thanks to Dylan Mayer and My Friend Mary, both of which are wonderful, for the music. We hope you enjoy. And to John Dog…
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Mumble and Peg: Songwriting Beyond Singing with Summer in the Attic
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Adam Kidd and Josh Gunnels, aka Summer in the Attic, have been making music together since their college days in the 90s. Now based in Boston and Nashville, they collaborate online through I Heart Songwriting Club, challenging themselves and each other in inventive ways. In this episode, we explore their songwriting process—from Josh’s unconvention…
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Air - Playground Love (feat. Gordon Tracks)
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The band Air is a duo from Versailles, France. Their first EP came out in 1995, followed by their critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Moon Safari,' which was an international hit. Then they made the music for the film ‘The Virgin Suicides,‘ which was written and directed by Oscar-winner Sofia Coppola, based on the novel by Jeffrey Eugenides. The mov…
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The End of an Era Recap (Episodes 1–2): The Shadow of the Showgirl and Taylor Swift’s Self-Narrative
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In this episode, we break down Episodes 1 and 2 of Taylor Swift’s docuseries The End of an Era through a storytelling and literary lens. Rather than a straightforward recap, this discussion situates the series within the larger narrative Taylor has been constructing about her life, career, and public identity for years. We examine moments that offe…
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Brad Smith, "Billy Crawford's Double Play" (Wolsak & Wynn, 2025)
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In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Brad Smith about his new novel, Billy Crawford's Double Play (Wolsak & Wynn, 2025). Everything is legal – if you can get away with it. Billy Crawford is a hero. The star of the Rose City Rounders, the baseball player has been thrilling fans of the city for years. But Billy’s not as young as he us…
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23: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
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This week, we plunge into the holiday horror classic Silent Night, Deadly Night. We dig deep into the film’s infamous controversy, its surprising box office rivalry with A Nightmare on Elm Street, and the cultural panic that erupted over a killer Santa Claus. We explore the movie’s themes of trauma, tradition, and the twisted impact of religious gu…
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Ep. 270 - MIKE REID ("I Can't Make You Love Me")
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GRAMMY winner and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Mike Reid chats about his remarkable musical life. PART ONE Scott and Paul talk about the sports games and so much more PART TWO Our in depth conversation with Mike Reid ABOUT MIKE REID Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Mike Reid has written twelve #1 country songs and has had his work recorde…
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183: Christmas Special: "A Christmas Turkey"
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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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035: From Awe to Action: A Conversation with Clive Lawton
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In this episode of The Rest is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman welcomes renowned and award winning Jewish educator and storyteller Clive Lawton for a wide-ranging, down-to-earth conversation sparked by the song “Weaving a Garment of Light” (also known as “Work of Our Hands”), inspired by Psalm 19 and written by Shep and Ruby Corbyn-Ross. Together th…
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Niggun Chabura held a pre Chanukah kumsitz at Heichal HaTorah yeshiva high school in Teaneck. Leading the musical inspiration were Avi Wisniki, Dovid Pearlman, Dovid Rotberg, Shlomo Zomick, and Yosef Kugler. Tani Frisch on guitar and Yitzchak Koyfman on keyboard brought the sound to another level.
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Writer/director Craig Brewer (Song Sung Blue; Hustle and Flow; Dolemite Is My Name) discusses making a narrative out of the Song Sung Blue documentary, how it's autobiographical, finding career inspiration in Amadeus, his writing process, "The Shelf," non-musical musicals, the beauty of "Save As," the Faustian bargain of making art, and lots more. …
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Amber Day, "Caught in the Crosshairs: Feminist Comedians and the Culture Wars" (Indiana UP, 2025)
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The landscape of comedy has undergone a seismic shift in recent years with an increasing number of female comedians breaking through to mainstream audiences. Women are claiming high-profile roles as late-night hosts, sketch comedians, television producers, and standup stars. As they disrupt industry norms and transgress cultural boundaries, they ha…
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Fear and political polarization: Beth Macy + Palmyra
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Journalist and bestselling author Beth Macy (Dopesick) reads a piece she wrote to accompany her new memoir Papergirl, about her family's struggle with opposing political views. She describes a slow process of reconnecting with her conservative brother through simple things like fly fishing and the love of music. The University of Virginia’s Dr. Rac…
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Diane Botnick, "Becoming Sarah" (She Writes Press, 2025)
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Sarah Vogel was born in Auschwitz and liberated at age three, but she has no memories of being there and nobody to tell her the story of her birth or her mother. Becoming Sarah (Diane Botnick, She Writes Press 2025) grapples with identity, memory, belonging, and reinventing oneself. Sarah’s trajectory is filled with both happiness and extreme loss,…
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