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The Book Club Review

The Book Club Review

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Discussion, debate, even a little dispute – expect it all on The Book Club Review. Every month hosts Kate and Laura bring you a new episode. That could be Book Club where we chat about the book read most recently by one of our book clubs. It could be Bookshelf, an episode dedicated to the books we're reading outside of book club – the ones we get to pick and choose. Or it could be an interview with a book club, bookshop or book lover. Whatever the topic, every episode features lively and fra ...
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Shelf Love is about romance novels and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host Andrea Martucci invites experts from a variety of perspectives to critically engaging with romance novels. Listen for discussions of individual books, genre discourse, and scholarly topics.
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The Dead Robots' Society

The Dead Robots' Society

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Writers talking about writing. Writers talking about publishing. Writers talking about life. Authors Terry Mixon, Paul E Cooley, and Veronica Giguerre interview, babble, and usually cover a number of disassociated topics.
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Athrabeth

Jude Vais & Stef Midlock

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Athrabeth is a monthly podcast that invites you down the lesser trod paths of Tolkien's Legendarium. Each episode we pick a single chapter, essay, fragment, or topic, and do a deep dive, exploring it as both fans and scholars.
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Scriptnotes Podcast

John August and Craig Mazin

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Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.
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Life and Books and Everything is a podcast hosted by Kevin DeYoung where discussions center on, well, life and books and everything. As a church pastor and theology professor, Kevin loves to talk about faith, theology, history, current events, and the occasional hot topic. We hope you will learn something, laugh a little, and get some good book recommendations along the way.
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Ed Gandia, co-author of the bestselling book, The Wealthy Freelancer, reveals how to propel your writing business to the six-figure level (or the part-time equivalent). In this nuts-and-bolts, no-nonsense podcast, you'll discover how to get better clients, earn more in less time, and bring more freedom and joy into your writing business. Ed will walk you through the practical, "doable" systems and strategies he has developed in his own writing business — the same systems he has taught his pr ...
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NWP Radio

National Writing Project

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NWP Radio is a program provided by the National Writing Project as an education resource on a broad range of topics for educators in and out of school.
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Chatabix

Keep It Light Media / Big Oval Plate

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Comedians Joe Wilkinson & David Earl chat utter drivel to each other 3 - 5 days a week. They natter to celebrities and deep dive into guests with interesting lives (as theirs is so boring). Occasionally they plan a surprise for each other to pep it up a bit. David loves hearing about behind the scenes stuff from TV shows and writing jingles. Joe likes adventuring and is obsessed with the podcast charts. Sometimes they'll embark on a day out podding together just so they can get out of the ho ...
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A publishing podcast for every writer, illuminating the publishing industry with episodes focused on craft, marketing, business, and mental health for writers of all experience levels. waywordwriters.substack.com
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PA BOOKS on PCN

PCN - Pennsylvania Cable Network

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PA Books features authors of books about Pennsylvania-related topics. These hour-long conversations allow authors to discuss both their subject matter and inspiration behind the books.
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The Ruffled Mango Scripture Writing Podcast

Kristen Hicks, Alyssa Clark, Christy Cook, Ashley Deffenbaugh, and Kelly Epperson

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Join us as we chat about our monthly scripture writing topics as we seek to meet God daily in His Word. Hosted by Kristen Hicks, Ashley Deffenbaugh, Christy Cook, Alyssa Clark, & Kelly Epperson, this podcast is released every other Monday.
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In each episode, Patrick Hamilton and Gena Radcliffe unpack all the gory details of horror cinema's least discussed topic: the characters. From Friday the 13th to the Evil Dead franchise and beyond, our mission is to detail each hack, slash, and decapitation in the hopes that a victim's untimely end is just the beginning of the jokes we can make about them.
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Quintus Curtius

Quintus Curtius

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Quintus Curtius is an attorney, writer, translator, and former Marine officer. His books deal with a variety of ethical, moral, and character topics, using examples in history, biography, literature, and philosophy. The result is both unique and inspiring. His podcasts are his personal dialogues with listeners. He can be found at www.qcurtius.com
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Writing With Witches

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Hello Everyone! We are Writing with Witches, featuring authors Leona Urbansky and Nicole Autumn. Leona loves writing high fantasy novels with rich world-building and dynamic characters that will transport you into another world. Nicole loves dark fantasy that incorporates our world with relatable characters, hard-hitting, gritty topics, and heavy smut. Both of them also incorporate their craft, which is witchcraft, into their novels as well. They draw on their daily lives to help bring the m ...
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Every week, Maria and Rory get together to discuss the latest IELTS Speaking topics, providing model answers and vocabulary to help you improve your general spoken English and achieve a higher band in your IELTS exam. Our website: https://successwithielts.com Transcripts: https://successwithielts.com/podcast#transcripts Premium episodes: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium
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The Audio Long Read

The Guardian

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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest longform journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on current affairs, climate change, global warming, immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more. The podcast explores a range of subjects and news across business, global politics (including Trump, Israel, Palestine and Gaza), mo ...
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Hackaday Editors take a look at all of the interesting uses of technology that pop up on the internet each week. Topics cover a wide range like bending consumer electronics to your will, designing circuit boards, building robots, writing software, 3D printing interesting objects, and using machine tools. Get your fix of geeky goodness from new episodes every Friday morning.
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Gastropod

Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley

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Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hidden history and surprising science behind a different food- or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient feasts, from cutlery to chile peppers, and from microbes to Malbec. We interview experts, visit labs, fields, and archaeological digs, and generally have lots of fun while discovering new ways to think about and understand the world t ...
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The Writers’ Gym Podcast

Dr Rachel Knightley

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Build creative confidence and beat the inspiration addiction with Dr Rachel Knightley. Every episode, we’ll discuss key writing topics while exploring the goals, exercises, tools and techniques to discover what you really want from your writing — and what your writing really needs from you.
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The System for Everything

Julie Fried, Business & Systems Strategist

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Imagine if your funniest business-savvy friend handed you a life cheat sheet every week. That’s The System for Everything — quick, relatable episodes packed with real tips, real talk, and way too many reality television references. Hosted by Julie Fried, it’s the podcast that proves systems don't have to be boring. If you love practical tips but need them served with a side of sharp wit, this is your new favorite system. Whether you're a small business owner, creative entrepreneur, busy pare ...
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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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You've Got This is a podcast dedicated to helping academics and higher education professionals seek self-knowledge, playfully experiment, and live core values with intention. Tune in for insights, examples, and advice on topics such as meaningful productivity, boosting creativity, and much more.
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Always Take Notes

Always Take Notes

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Always Take Notes is a fortnightly podcast from London for and about writers and writing. Hosts Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd speak to a diverse range of people in the industry on a variety of topics, from the mysteries of slush piles and per-word rates, to how data are changing the ways newspapers do business and how to pitch a book. patreon.com/alwaystakenotes
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The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. In each episode of You’re Dead to Me from BBC Radio 4, Greg Jenner is joined by a comedian and an expert historian to learn and laugh about the past. History isn’t just about dates and textbooks – it’s about extraordinary characters, amazing stories, and some very questionable fashion choices. How long did it take to build an Egyptian pyramid? What does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal about medieval life? Why did it take nearly half a millennium fo ...
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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.
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Plain English

Plain English

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The best podcast for learning English if you like current events and trending topics. Improve your English listening, learn new words, and build your confidence with the #1 English-learning podcast focused on current events and trending topics. Improve your English listening: Plain English episodes go a little slower than native speed so you can understand every word and improve your English listening little by little. Your host is Jeff. He's a native English speaker from the United States a ...
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Story Magic

Golden May

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Hey fiction writer! Want your readers to stay up until 2am, so engrossed in your story they just can’t put it down? Want to build a successful, fulfilling, and sustainable writing life that works for YOU? Story Magic is the place for you. Every week, professional book coaches and editors Emily and Rachel from Golden May dive into writing craft, community, and mindset tips, tricks, and advice so you can write and publish books you’re damn proud of, again and again. We cover craft topics like ...
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Post Games

Chris Plante

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Post Games is a listener-supported podcast about how and why we love video games. Each week, host Chris Plante reports on a new, overlooked, or underappreciated topic in gaming culture. Where did all the new porn games come from? What’s it like to be the AI that destroys the world? How has one award turned tiny indie game makers into big-name millionaires? With original interviews, writing, and a traditional audio-magazine structure, Plante keeps things entertaining, informative, and always ...
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QOL

Hugh Kruzel

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Hugh Kruzel's program Quality of Life (QOL) was originally launched as "Eat This! Drink That!" some 8 years ago. Hugh visits anywhere - and explores - any topic that improves your quality of life.
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Heritage Voices

The Archaeology Podcast Network

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Jessica Yaquinto is an ethnographer and deals in tribal consultation. The podcast includes topics on mediating between tribes, community based participatory research, and tribes' perspectives of anthropology.
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The Write Dawn

Dawn A Denton

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NON-FICTION CONVERSATIONS The Write Dawn is the podcast that celebrates the power of non-fiction books — for readers who love to learn and for professionals ready to share their own expertise with the world. In each episode, host Dawn A Denton shares inspiration or sits down with authors, writers, and thought leaders to uncover the stories behind their books, the insights that shaped them, and the impact they've made. You will discover inspiring reads, practical writing tips, and the encoura ...
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Discussions on Writing and Rhetoric

Meeghan Faulconer and Nikolas Gardiakos

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Greetings and welcome to DWR- Discussions on Writing and Rhetoric. Join your hosts, professors Meeghan Faulconer and Nikolas Gardiakos from the University of Central Florida, for some informal conversations around research and practice in the field at the university level. These discussions are a place inclusive for curious novices, blossoming scholars, and seasoned academics to consider and share their inquiries, experiences, and passions surrounding writing and rhetoric.
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The Spun Today Podcast is a show that is anchored in Writing but unlimited in scope. Join the host Tony Ortiz as he explores various topics and subjects like writing, podcasting, movies, books, TV shows, people, politics, MMA, current events and much more. Give it a whirl.
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The Atheist Nun

Kaitlyn Bankson

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Welcome to The Atheist Nun Channel! A show aimed to inspire readers to cherish the most meaningful moments found in life by learning about secular morality. Subscribe for more content on aspects of my business and writing life as well as topics concerning ethics, mid-nineteenth-century living, etiquette, and much more. My Business Website - https://americanwordsmith.com My Author Website - https://kaitlynlansing.com
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This podcasts for beginners and intermediate learners provides small episodes in german, with slow pace and a relaxed vibe! It can be a great daily tool to support your german learning (e.g. in addition to a course) or just to get you accustomed to the sound of the language. A long the way you'll learn interesting things about everyday topics, but also german culture, sports, politics and history. Usually there will be new episodes every monday. There are links to free transcipts in the decr ...
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With the thinning of the veil comes our annual autumnal offering! Just when you thought you were safe from repulsive repasts, pilfered plates, and things that slither in the night- Hobbitween 6 has arrived! Join Theo Fleetfoot, Ozzie Oiolaire, Finellen Frostbeard, Iadar Listbalarion, Pumpkins Proudfoot, and our fearless Lore Master for another terr…
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Death to false podcasts!! We’re spinning this record backwards to summon the spirit of Hair Metal Past as we talk about 1986’s TRICK OR TREAT!! Along the way, we examine why the film believes metal fans were a targeted minority in 80s high schools, explore Gene Simmons’ scariest role, rage against the Dino De Laurentiis machine, and celebrate our n…
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My guest today is Lux Raven, author of the Siren’s duology that starts with Siren’s Mark, which came out – together – in early October. Lux wanted to join me on the podcast to talk about disability portrayals in romance, and about her own journey to diagnosis and how it influenced her writing – and vice versa. We talk a lot about the pernicious abl…
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From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen it – and cleaned it – all. In their stickiest hours, people rely on him to restore order By Tom Lamont. Read by Elis James. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Greg Jenner is joined in the 18th century by Professor Frank Cogliano and comedian and actor Patton Oswalt to learn about the American War of Independence. Also known as the American Revolutionary War, 2025 marks 250 years since the start of the conflict in 1775, when the first battles between the British army and the colonial resistance were fough…
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about revising and/or rewriting messy scenes. What you’ll learn from this episode: How to know if you should rewrite or revise messy scenes What ‘rewriting’ can look like, depending on your process How Emily & Rachel approach rewriting differently (and similarly!) Mindset around ‘throwing things out’ Ready to make readers…
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In this episode from the Plain English archives, you'll learn about Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland. It's a great place to explore the best of Irish culture: the music, the drinks, and the literature. -- Cold plunges are the new health trend championed by high-fliers and ordinary people alike. By submerging yourself water that's 15 d…
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What if the key to transforming your city was simply showing up? For many of us, local politics and civic engagement can feel like a world reserved for career politicians, polished extroverts, or people with endless free time. But what if I told you that you could make a meaningful impact in your community without quitting your day job or becoming …
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There's more Amazon/Audible news. There's Salesforce news. There's... How do you keep up on the industry gossip, buzz, and class action lawsuits? The DRS Crew discusses and takes on chat. They've been obnoxious lately... Our links: Dead Robots' Society: https://deadrobotssociety.com Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://…
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Learn more about my products and services: explore my 1:1 coaching practice learn more about my coach training program check out my PM by Design training program join my 2025 AMA series join Prolific, my online community devoted to meaningful productivity learn more about the Blend by Design online course check out my SoTL by Design online course P…
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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: forensic scientist Angela Gallop has helped to crack many of the UK’s most notorious murder cases. But today she fears the whole field – and justice itself – is at risk By Imogen West-Knight…
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One In A Million is back! And in this great selection of messages, there’s tales about a golfing celebrity (with quip), a paper plane disaster, a treacle tart hat-trick, multiple lightening strikes and a remarkable family history find. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast⁠⁠ Insta: ⁠…
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs You should say: what it was, when/where that happened, how you broke it, and explain what you did after that. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Ver…
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John and Craig return to Texas for their 11th show at the Austin Film Festival. They welcome writer Pamela Ribon (Nimona, My Year of Dicks) and showrunner Anthony Sparks (Queen Sugar, Bel-Air) to look at what makes character relationships compelling, and how to build a writing career later in life. We also answer lister questions on getting un-stuc…
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In this episode of Way-WordWriters, senior literary agent Heather Cashman and authors Stephanie Bearce and Nicki Jacobsmeyer discuss the challenges writers face when life disrupts their plans. They explore strategies to keep writing amidst such disruptions, including adjusting goals, shifting creative outlets, and leveraging technology. The episode…
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In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of choosing to be a quantity or quality author. Where You Can Find Us: Writing with Witches: https://linktr.ee/writingwithwitches Leona Urbansky: https://linktr.ee/AuthorLeonaUrbansky Nicole Autumn: https://linktr.ee/authornicoleautumnBy writingwithwitches
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You might think that revisit of CREEPSHOW is crawling to a halt, but actually, it's just getting (re)started!! That's right, for our final episode covering the “They’re Creeping Up On You!” segment, we invited our dear friend and Returning Champion, Wynter Mitchell, on the show to help us squash all of our creepy and crawly concerns!! We discuss co…
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In this episode Simon and Rachel speak to the novelist Dean Koontz. The author of over 120 books, Dean is published in 38 countries and has sold 500m copies to date. His suspense thrillers blend science fiction, horror, crime and comedy. Fourteen of Dean's novels - including "One Door Away From Heaven", "The Bad Place" and "77 Shadow Street" - have…
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Following our recent episodes about loving Clarkson’s Farm, the director and producer of the show - Kit Lynch-Robinson and Peter Richardson - got in touch to say hello. David and Joe were absolutely chuffed and of course invited them onto the pod for a chat - and here they are! So settle in for a proper Chatabix deep dive into all things Jeremy Cla…
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you like buying shoes? How often do you buy shoes? What kind of shoes do you like to wear? Have you ever bought shoes online? Which do you prefer, fashionable or comfortable shoes? How much money do you usually spend on shoes? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory…
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Mike Sperber is the CEO of Active Group, a company designed for Counseling, Development and Training in functional programming. He is a co-organizer of Bob Konf and FunArch, the Co-founder of the leading german blog on functional programming. Member of the Editorial Board of the JFP. Part of the R6RS, the 6th revised report on the Algorithmic Langu…
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Get video episodes, extra segments, bonus episodes, and early access at www.patreon.com/postgames Get full show notes free at post.games Few video games achieve mainstream cultural relevance. Fewer still get labeled as "art." And only a handful of games that get through the culling manage to retain their relevance across decades. Shadow of the Colo…
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In this episode from the Plain English archives: Electric vehicles promised to improve safety and reduce harmful CO2 emissions, but they’re also eerily quiet, which is causing safety problems for pedestrians and cyclists. Several countries now have regulations mandating that electric vehicles make noise with external speakers, but it’s up to the ca…
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What is conservatism? And why does it go hand in hand with religious freedom? How should we think about the American experiment of ordered liberty? Has it failed? It is worth preserving? And what about Christian Nationalism? And while we’re at it, how should Christians assess the Charlie Kirk memorial service? Listen in as Kevin talks to John Wilse…
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Alyssa & Kristen talk about "light momentary affliction," encouraging others in the faith using Paul's example, putting on God's armor to achieve victory, a beautiful snapshot of a victorious faith, plus receiving the "crown of life" when we overcome in the end. Episode Resources: Victorious Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/o…
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If the first term of Donald Trump provoked anxiety over the fate of objective knowledge, the second has led to claims we live in a world-historical age of stupid, accelerated by big tech. But might there be a way out? By William Davies. Read by Dan Starkey. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…
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It’s archive time again. In this one, David closes his eyes and imagines walking round the Fawlty Towers set and then Joe talks about Open All Hours. First posted on 5th October 2022 FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/ TikTok: https:/…
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Free transcript: Transcript If you want to support the podcast, you can click here: Support Please share this podcast with your friends, family and neighbours or even write a review :). You can contact me as a Steady Supporter or write a mail to [email protected] . Du möchtest deine Werbung in diesem und vielen anderen Podcasts schalten…
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Why should people protect wild animals? Is it more important to protect wild animals or the environment? Should people educate children to protect wild animals? Why do some people attach more importance to protecting rare animals? Do you think it’s important to take children to the z…
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In this energizing episode of Tell The Damn Story, hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan team up to reveal the essential secrets of successful collaborative storytelling. Drawing from decades of experience—Alex with his storied background in comic books, fiction, and the legendary Blackjack series, and Chris with his deep dive into the independent publ…
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This is a recording of our AI book club discussion of Hands-On Large Language Models: Language Understanding and Generation by Jay Alammar and Maarten Grootendorst, held Oct 19, 2025. The book differs from other books in the series in that it's a more technical exploration of how LLMs work, without any ethics discussions. It's less narrative and mo…
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In this podcast episode, Fabrizio Ferri Benedetti and I chat with guest Anandi Knuppel about MCP servers and the role that technical writers can play in shaping AI capabilities and outcomes. Anandi shares insights on how writers can optimize documentation for LLM performance and expands on opportunities to collaborate with developers around AI tool…
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In which Kate is joined by pod regular, journalist Phil Chaffee and Professor Elizabeth Eva Leach. Both read over 200 books a year, and their reading stacks this year have included the Booker longlist. And so who better to consider the books that didn't make the final cut – but which are, notwithstanding, the 'best' books selected from over 150 sub…
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What is a "Zero Draft?" Can the processes outlined help you in your writing? Also in this episode, Paul and V discuss Lovecraft's "Call of Cthulu." Our links: Dead Robots' Society: https://deadrobotssociety.com Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discor…
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This week, Hackaday's Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos met up across the universe to bring you the latest news, mystery sound, and of course, a big bunch of hacks from the previous seven days or so. In Hackaday news, OMG Supercon is almost here! And we just revealed the badge! In other news, we've still got a contest running. Read all about the 2…
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We’ve dealt with all kinds of franchise highs and lows, but when a film series only has two parts, any dip can feel like falling off a cliff. And that’s where we meet up to discuss the sequel and conclusion to one of the biggest horror hits of the 21st century, IT CHAPTER 2!! Here to help us - the only podcast to ever discuss Stephen King and his w…
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In the 1970s, the radical leftwing German terrorist organisation may have spread fear through public acts of violence – but its inner workings were characterised by vanity and incompetence By Jason Burke. Read by Noof Ousellam. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Greg Jenner is joined by guests Prof Brett Whalen and comedian Alison Spittle in 9th-century Rome to explore the early medieval papacy. As the political heart of the papacy is plunged into chaos, we step into a world consumed by debauchery and a thirst for power and hear about perhaps the most unhinged courtroom trial of all time. This is a radio e…
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Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs You should say: what it is, when/where you saw it, why you want to learn more about it, and explain what you want to learn more about it. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about post-book-release emotions! What you’ll learn from this episode: what it's like to release a book into the world mindset reframes practical steps for managing the ups and downs of the publishing process Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The…
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Today's story: Get ready for some updates to previous Plain English stories: New York begins rolling out containerized trash collection; Paris opens the Seine for public swimming; BTS announces a comeback; the original Birkin bag sells for a record €8.6 million; Ethiopia opens the long-disputed Nile dam; and the UK, Uruguay, and Italy take steps to…
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