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Philosophy Bites

Edmonds and Warburton

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David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website http://www.philosophybites.com
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The incredible real stories behind the making of the biggest documentary series & films on Netflix. Host Rebecca Lavoie leads in-depth interviews with creators and subjects, exploring how these stories are produced & their impact, while uncovering new information. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Every week, we sit down with an acclaimed and venerable songwriter to intimately discuss what happens behind closed doors in the music industry. There are millions of singers, thousands of artists, and only 40 top songs per genre at a time... this podcast is about the people who make them. Produced by Joe London & Ross Golan in association with Big Deal Music & Mega House Music. And The Writer Is... ™ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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London Writers' Salon

Parul Bavishi, Matthew Trinetti

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A deep dive into the habits, mindsets, tools, craft secrets and creative practices bestselling writers use to write novels, plays, poetry, and articles. Hosted by the co-founders of the London Writers' Salon, Matt & Parul.
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The Failing Writers Podcast

The Failing Writers Podcast

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Join these success-starved wordwranglers as they stumble towards their shared ambition: to become proper writers! Learning from guests like bestselling authors and BAFTA-winning writers. Setting themselves writing tasks and trying to improve their craft. Discussing how to get past all the things that stop us writing. And hopefully taking you on a journey with them to become successful writers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Some people hear the phrase "technical writing" and think it must be boring. We're here to show the full complexity and awesomeness of being a tech writer. This podcast is for anyone who writes technical documentation of any kind, including those who may not feel comfortable calling themselves tech writers. Whether you create product documentation, support documentation, READMEs, or any other technical content—and whether you deal with imposter syndrome, lack formal training, or find yoursel ...
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15-year-old book enthusiast Hollyn Alpert hosts the Stories Without Borders podcast, in which she interviews authors, artists, entrepreneurs and others who use the power of stories and service to build connection, empathy and understanding around the world.
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In-depth conversations with authors about their books—how and why they write, the books and authors they admire, and so much more. Plus, occasional takes on what's going on in the business of books. And year-end round-ups of reading recommendations from the staff of Rakuten Kobo, the global digital bookseller. Hosted by Michael Tamblyn and Nathan Maharaj.
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Fictionable

Fictionable

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Interviews, book chat and everything about the short stories and graphic fiction from all around the world appearing in Fictionable. "Storytellers, readers and creatives alike will love" – The Independent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How To Talk To Humans

Larry Wilson

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Larry Wilson is an Emmy nominated performer, producer, writer, and 2017 Comedy Magician of the Year, who synthesized his long history in show business into a powerful training system called The Wilson Method. As a successful TV Star and Communications Expert, Larry Wilson, shares his secrets to quality & clear communication. Every week a new episode takes the listener into another level of training where he/she can find success in business & relationships through better communication skills.
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A Role To Play

Untamed Dandelion

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An RPG Community Podcast. Follow me as I seek out interesting people in and around the roleplaying game industry. Hear their stories, their struggles, their passion, their advice. Exploring the world of RolePlaying Games. #ttrpg #podcast #ttrpgcommunity #ttrpgpodcast #podcastinterview #realstories #realpeople #d&d #roleplayinggames #gaming #dnd #storytelling
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Fascinating People, Fascinating stories. If you're like me, you love to find out how people got to where they are in life, what makes them tick, some of their hurdles, and what made them think they could do it. If so, then join me every Monday as I 'take a walk down Fascination Street' and get to know the stories behind people from every walk of life. "Streetwalkers" include: actors, authors, directors, musicians, pop culture icons, social activists, athletes, screenwriters, comedians, artis ...
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We all have creative minds. Whether you're a writer, actor, musician, world traveller, or all-around curious mind, we need inspiration. For that, we turn to our fellow inspiring human beings. Join me - "Writer Reacts" - musician, actor, screenwriter, as I search for the most interesting, inspiring, and juiciest stories from some of the greatest minds to walk the planet. Let their stories intrigue you, educate you, inspire your next project, and most of all: unblock that incessant creativity ...
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Welcome to The Graphic Histories Podcast. This weekly series features interviews with personalities related to Comic Books, Sci-Fi, Fantasy and everything in between! If you enjoy engaging conversations with creators and industry experts this is the podcast for you!
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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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James and Ashley Stay at Home

James McKenzie Watson and Ashley Kalagian Blunt

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Through discussions and interviews with writers, artists and health professionals, author friends James McKenzie Watson and Ashley Kalagian Blunt explore the big questions: how do books get written? How do people navigate life with chronic illness? And just what ARE you reading? Hosted by James McKenzie Watson, winner of the 2021 Penguin Literary Prize, and Ashley Kalagian Blunt, author of 'Dark Mode.'
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Tokyo based radio broadcaster Guy Perryman interviews movers and shakers in global entertainment and creative business about their projects, life journey and the power of music, all from the perspective of being in Japan.
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The Authors of History Podcast talks to authors of history books from around the world and across history. Celebrating them as authors, talking to them about their inspiration to write and the subjects they write about. Their writing process and challenges they face, new books they have coming up and gets them to recommend a author or history book we all should read. Supporting independent books shops Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Creator's Cafe

Jessica Payne

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Host Jessica Payne of Kika Labs breaks down the subtle and the sublime of the creative process with inspiring artists at the Creator's Cafe. More info at https://www.kikalabs.com Transcripts and links at www.kikalabs.com/creators-cafe-shownotes
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A monthly podcast where I talk to writer friends about those little things that make a big difference to their craft and careers in the hope that we can give readers some insight to the creative process, and writers and creative folk practical advice that they can actually use! The podcast is a recording of a monthly livestream.
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Obsessed: The Podcast

The Daily Beast

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Obsessed: The Podcast is for those who like their culture pop and their pleasures guilty. Entertainment guru Kevin Fallon and a rotating cast of brilliant critics, including late night TV expert Matt Wilstein, bring you the most dramatic news and interview the biggest celebrities from TV, movies, and that not-so-guilty pleasure you love to binge. Whether it’s a steamy-beyond-steamy kiss, just-dropped trailer, or unhinged social media meltdown: if you love it, we’re Obsessed. New episodes eve ...
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You Call That Radio?

Mark.All.Trades

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The meaning of life, the art of everything and sometimes hings about crisps. A mixture of interviews, rants and skits squished together with music. From the deep talk to the daft chat featuring artists and personalities from Glasgow and beyond.
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This Podcast Will Change Your Life is a long-form interview show hosted by writer, teacher, trainer, coach and content creator Ben Tanzer and housed at This Blog Will Change Your Life. The show focuses on conversations with authors, creatives and changemakers from around the world.
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For writers who are trying to figure it all out - from writers' block to pubbing options and building a platform in between. We get it. We're weirdos too. Julia Roberts is an expert in creative thought process - and she brings in experts in many fields to help up get our thoughts out of our heads, onto the page and into the world. Writers can make the world a better place, one book at a time.
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Writers With Wrinkles

Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid

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Authors Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid iron out the wrinkles in writing, publishing, and everything in between . . . One podcast at a time. Writers With Wrinkles is the go-to podcast for aspiring authors, and those in the trenches, who want to successfully publish a novel...or ten! Join us each week as we dive deep into writing and the publishing industry, providing expert interviews, insightful discussions, and practical tips. With our engaging and informative format, you'll get the guidance ...
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Targeting AI

Informa TechTarget

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Hosts Shaun Sutner, TechTarget News senior news director, and AI news writer Esther Ajao interview AI experts from the tech vendor, analyst and consultant community, academia and the arts as well as AI technology users from enterprises and advocates for data privacy and responsible use of AI. Topics are related to news events in the AI world but the episodes are intended to have a longer, more ”evergreen” run and they are in-depth and somewhat long form, aiming for 45 minutes to an hour in d ...
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Writing and publishing a phenomenal book doesn’t have to be ridiculously complicated or mind-numbingly overwhelming. From myths and misconceptions to practical tips and sound strategies, Elizabeth Lyons (author, book writing coach, book editor, and founder of Finn-Phyllis Press), helps writers feel more in control of and comfortable with the business of book publishing. Her interviews with fellow authors discussing their writing processes and publishing journeys aim to help you untangle YOUR ...
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Script Club

CenterFrame

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Each month, a group of screenwriters get together for a deep-dive, analytical discussion of a produced screenplay. This focuses on good screenwriting craft, whether that’s an evocative line of description, a story beat that effectively reveals character or a theme that resonates throughout the script. Script Club meetings are held online and are also streamed live on CenterFrame’s video channel, with a trimmed down version additionally posted after the event. All screenwriters in the CenterF ...
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A pod for those who love the latest in fiction, non fiction and poetry. Field is a platform for new and exciting work from across the UK and beyond. If you like what you hear find out more about Field at www.fieldzine.com. You can subscribe and support Field's work via patreon at www.patreon.com/fieldzine for just £3 per month.
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🎙️EXCLUSIVE interviews with filmmakers, actors, writers, directors and TV personalities uploaded every week! SUBSCRIBE NOW and THUMBS UP! 👍 🎙️ The Mighty Dragon conducts respectful interviews with actors and filmmakers from your favourite TV shows and films, offering insights into creative processes and behind the scenes. This is a focussed discussion on how actors prepare for characters, their research, how they bring their unqiue interpretation to the role. 🎙️ If you are interested in appe ...
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Happy New Year! I’m delighted to bring you some more unedited and bonus content from my Christmas and New Year special with Madeleine Dunnigan and Farah Ali. There was just so much good stuff in our craft and curation special, that I wanted to bring you a little more to start the year. These books are going to be spoken about in literary circles in…
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In this episode, host Larry Wilson breaks down practical, proven techniques to help anyone conquer the fear of public speaking. Drawing from his own Wilson Method, Larry shows how everyday people can move past anxiety and speak with confidence. He also reveals insider tips learned directly from an Academy Award–winning actor, making this episode a …
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In this solo episode, I share my latest content updates progress (spoiler: I finished my project! 🎉). I also share the new daily check-in Google Form I’m trying, inspired by Kate Pond’s interview (S3:E24), as well as some general thoughts on the power of self-documentation and a call for more intermittent or unofficial tech writing guests. I finall…
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Chris Perfetti, the stealth MVP of ‘Abbott Elementary,’ joins Kevin Fallon for a funny, smart, surprisingly heartfelt conversation about his character Jacob Hill. In our first episode of ‘Obsessed: The Podcast,’ Kevin (Editor at Large at the Daily Beast’s Obsessed) and editorial director Matt Wilstein also dive into the buzziest movie of the moment…
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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! In this episode, I discuss the significance of context in the author space, emphasizing the need for transparency in marketing. I also talk about that dreaded task: building an author email list. EPISODE CHAPTERS 01:37 - The Power of Quiet Reflection 04:09 - When Navigating the Author Sp…
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Host Nathan Maharaj spoke with sports broadcaster Eric Smith and writer Andrew Bricker, who together are the authors of We the Raptors: 30 Players – 30 Stories – 30 Years. It is a snackable feast of a book about Canada's only NBA team, the Toronto Raptors, who celebrate their 30th anniversary this season. Eric Smith and Andrew Bricker on 30 years o…
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And The Writer Is... Diplo! This episode isn’t about hits. It’s about how culture actually gets made. Taste, burnout, and building culture without permission. From growing up in Florida crate-digging scenes no one cared about, to turning underground instincts into global movements, Diplo breaks down the uncomfortable truth behind longevity in music…
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At the start of the mass popularity phase of generative AI, large language models were the star of the show. Vendors released bigger and newer models. However, the conversation has recently shifted from considering big or small models to a deep focus on data. In this episode of the Targeting AI podcast from AI Business, Yasmeen Ahmad, of Google Clo…
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Obsessed: The Podcast is for those who like their culture pop and their pleasures guilty. Entertainment guru Kevin Fallon and a rotating cast of brilliant critics, including late night TV expert Matt Wilstein, bring you the most dramatic news and interview the biggest celebrities from TV, movies, and that not-so-guilty pleasure you love to binge. W…
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Send us a text Note: For the most up-to-date information on Erin’s submission status, interests, and availability, visit https://erincaseywestin.com. Episode Summary In this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid talk with Erin Casey Westin, associate agent at Galt & Zacker Literary Agency, about the current kidlit market a…
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Literary agent, John Baker is here to chat about his career, publishing as a whole and how he approaches queries and finding new authors. Support the show on Patreon! 💖 And get extended episodes, ad-free and a week ahead of everyone else. 🙏 For audio listeners: Spotify Apple Amazon Listen to The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes, Jamie's other podcast w…
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James DuMont #5 Take a walk with me down Fascination Street, as I get to know even more about James DuMont. This is James' FIFTH time on the show; so we don't do a whole deep dive into his past. But we do a little bit of some digging into some of his older stories. In this episode, James shares fun stories about growing up and the moment he realize…
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Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on drummer Phil Haynes. Since moving to New York from Oregon in 1983, Phil's played on scores of recordings with artists like Anthony Braxton and David Liebman. Phil has joined me once already, in March 2024, to discuss his memoir, Chasing the Masters: First Takes of a Modernist Drumming Artist. Phil’s with …
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Neuroaesthetics researcher Susan Magsamen and Google design leader Ivy Ross on creativity as a biological necessity, intuition, and the aesthetic mindset for a good life. You'll learn: Habits that Susan and Ivy turn to when they need to re-centre. What Susan and Ivy are trying to change in the world with their day jobs. The beginning of Susan and I…
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A life-changing writing class, a fierce love for language, and a new mom’s clarity: that’s the spark behind Nicola Yoon’s leap from engineering and finance to bestselling novelist. We sit down with the author of Everything, Everything, The Sun Is Also a Star, Instructions for Dancing, and One of Our Kind to unpack how vulnerability, precision, and …
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Send us a text From aspiring biochemist to bestselling author, Kwame Alexander's literary journey is nothing short of inspiring. What if a single college poetry class could alter the course of your career? For Kwame, that moment came with Nikki Giovanni at Virginia Tech. Kwame reveals how this pivotal experience ignited his passion for writing, ult…
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Actor and writer David J. Fielding (Zordon from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) returns to help us review some of the most popular movies of 2025! We look at films like Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four, Superman, The Conjuring: Last Rights, Jurassic World Rebirth, and more! Let us know what your favorite movies of 2025 w…
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In Into Being Lily Dunn explores the ways in which writing one’s life has the potential to transform it; how writing, if done well, can produce “symbolic repair.” We look at Virginia Woolf’s notion of “moments of being” as a means and method to find the form that best fits your specific story to tell. We look at different ways memoirists have used …
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Show website - www.heythatsmepod.com Patreon - patreon.com/commentary Simpsons S32 Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jgYEYERYFQ LINKS TO WATCH THE MOVIE: Disney+ - https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-cac75c8f-a9e2-4d95-ac73-1cf1cc7b9568 SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram - instagram.com/heythatsmepod BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/heyth…
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Today Larry Wilson helps us all become better persuasive communicators. Whether for debate or just friendly conversation, being able to understand BOTH sides of a topic and to be able to be clear and persuasive towards your opinion means being prepared and to be empathetic to others opinions. He uses the "Art of War" as an example of these theories…
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We return to our discussion of the one true crime story you couldn’t get enough of in 2025: the Netflix documentary series Amy Bradley is Missing. Host Rebecca Lavoie revisits her conversation with directors Phil Lott and Ari Mark. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Amy Bradley is Missing yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listen…
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Following our last episode all about the best books we read in 2025, host and producer Nathan Maharaj connected over Zoom with even more Kobo staffers—as well as Kobo in Conversation co-host Michael Tamblyn—to talk about the books that have stuck with them over the past 12 months. So welcome back once more, to our year in books. The best books we r…
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Send us a text In this bonus season-finale episode of Writers With Wrinkles, Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid reflect on the end of the season, share a behind-the-scenes podcasting mishap, and dive into a First Pages critique of a cozy fantasy submission, The Village Mage. Along the way, they discuss why first pages are so hard to get right, how too m…
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This episode of This Podcast Will Change Your Life* stars Josh Dale (Thirty West Publishing House, The Light To Never Be Snuffed, Duality Lies Beneath). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Dale's Thirty West Publishing House office in greater Philadelphialand in November 2025. …
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Derek Garrison Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Derek Garrison. Derek is the principal at a public high school in Oregon. He is also a filmmaker. In this episode, we get to know Derek and what made him decide to be a public school educator, and more specifically a principal. We also find out if he is the cool principal o…
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Poets Mary Jean Chan, David Whyte, and Anthony Anaxagorou read their work and unpack emotional truth, craft choices, and poems built from lived detail. You'll learn: How early “bad” poems can still be soothing and give you a way through angst. Why simplicity of voice can beat complexity when a poem needs clarity. How form and layout can carry a poe…
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Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on violinist and composer Bryan Senti. Bryan Senti won a BAFTA for scoring the BBC series Mood. He's composed for films since 2015 and worked with artists like Regina Spektor and Mark Ronson. But his new album La Marea tells a different story—his father's story. La Marea takes Cuban migration and turns it in…
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Send us a text What does it take to transition from a legal career to becoming a bestselling young adult author? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we share thrilling updates, including my exciting new role at the Neighborhood Literary Agency under the guidance of the renowned Eric Smith. We'll discuss my progress on two major writing projects: a …
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In this episode, I share clips from my conversations with Liz Argall, Dennis Dawson, Sarah Walker, Ryan Macklin, Nick Graziade, Janine Chan, and Kate Pond. The clips include outtakes, sound check moments, and segments we cut for time from our 2025 interviews. This episode is different from our usual format. Instead of a single guest interview, I'm …
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On this episode, we’re revisiting one of the most thought-provoking and conversation-starting films from the past year. We’ll return to our discussion of the Netflix documentary The Perfect Neighbor. Host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director Geeta Gandbhir and producer Nikon Kwantu. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched The Perfect Neighbor yet, make…
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On this episode of the Authors of History Podcast I am joined by award winning historian and author Helen Castor. Helen Castor is a historian of the later middle ages and sixteenth century. She studied for her BA and PhD at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and was elected to a Research Fellowship at Jesus College, Cambridge, in 1993. Helen ha…
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Judd Apatow didn’t realize it at the time, but as a young teenager growing up on Long Island in the ‘70s, he was inventing the comedy podcast by doing the first-ever long-form radio interviews with his stand-up heroes. So it’s only fitting that he’s the last guest ever on The Last Laugh podcast. In his fourth and final appearance on the show—taped …
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It's no spoiler to say that Kobo is full of avid readers. So every year we get together to share the best books we read in the past year. Some of the books are new. Some are very old. All were beloved to a Kobo staffer. So across 2 whole episodes (follow to make sure you don't miss the second one!), join us as we hear from the staff of Kobo about t…
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And The Writer Is… Alex Warren. Alex joins the podcast to talk openly about resilience, finding his voice, and what it actually takes to turn pain into songs that connect. In this episode, he breaks down: Overcoming homelessness and instability while chasing music Earning credibility in an industry that didn’t immediately take him seriously How vul…
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Our recent episode featuring Wilco and creative music guitarist Nels Cline has proven to be a listener-favorite. This holiday season, we thought it might be fun to give you even more of what we know you love. So … we are excited to bring you another conversation with Nels, this one from the Wilco Will Love You Podcast. Wilco Will Love You is hosted…
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Caimh McDonnell is the author of the Bunny McGarry trilogy (not a trilogy) and the Stranger Times series (definitely a series) and his latest RING THE BELLS is one of my favourite books of the year. In this festive special, we discuss: How travel triggers story ideas The value of short stories Why calling something a trilogy is a bad idea And why i…
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