Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
show episodes
 
Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
  continue reading
 
The Banned Library Podcast offers a unique discussion and emphasis on books and literature that are considered frequently banned or challenged by schools and libraries. Word of Warning, the stories may not be safe for work or children unless you have really cool children and a grown up work place!
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
The Brain Candy Podcast

Susie Meister & Sarah Rice - Wave Podcast Network

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Weekly+
 
Laugh and learn w/ Susie Meister PhD & Sarah Rice MFT from MTV's The Challenge as they cover psychology, pop culture, human interest, and science, and make everything from Kardashians to quantum physics accessible to all. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
Writing a novel doesn't have to take decades. Author and Tally Ink coach Colleen Mitchell provides authors with bite-sized mindset tips, encouragement, inspiration, and tips for the writing process. So grab a cup, cozy up, and let's get to writing! The Novel Writing Podcast is a production of Tally Ink.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Tough Girl Podcast

Sarah Williams

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
The Tough Girl Podcast is all about inspiring and motivating YOU! I will be interviewing inspirational women from around the world, who’ve faced and overcome difficult challenges and situations, they will share their story, their knowledge and provide advice and essential tips for you to overcome your own personal challenges. Please check out the Tough Girl Challenges website - www.toughgirlchallenges.com and follow on twitter @_TOUGH_GIRL
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Contest of Challengers

CHALLENGERS Comics + Conversation

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
From Challengers Comics + Conversation in Chicago, this is CONTEST OF CHALLENGERS, a comics industry business podcast about the business of running a comic book store. Hosted by Patrick Brower and W. Dal Bush. Challengers • 1845 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 • 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
  continue reading
 
If you want to know how bestselling authors find the time to write their books, the methods they use to be productive and how they find their ideas you will love this podcast. Writing coach Azul Terronez shares interviews with clients such as Pat Flynn, of the Smart Passive Income, Jon Vroman, of the Front Row Factor, and Dana Malstaff of Boss-Mom, Jadah Sellner of Simple Green Smoothies. Learn from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling authors. Want to get behin ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
The ultimate podcast for book lovers, pop culture enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to dive deep into the world of literature with their best friends. If you’ve ever daydreamed about marrying Atticus Finch, or spent hours playing marry, eff, kill with Sarah J. Maas characters, then this is the podcast for you.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
EconTalk

Russ Roberts

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Russ Roberts of Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoover Institution. The eclectic guest list includes authors, doctors, psychologists, historians, philosophers, economists, and more. Learn how the health care system really works, the serenity that comes from humility, the challenge of interpreting data, how potato chips are made, what it's like to run an upscale Manhattan restaurant, what caused th ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Breaking Down Patriarchy

Amy McPhie Allebest

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
Breaking Down Patriarchy is a podcast for everyone! Learn about the creation of patriarchy and those who have challenged it as you listen to bookclub-style discussions of essential historical texts. Gain life-changing epiphanies and practical takeaways through these smart, relatable conversations. Breaking Down Patriarchy is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization. Donate to support our work by visiting breakingdownpatriarchy.com/donate
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Unabridged: A Book Podcast

Ashley Dickson-Ellison and Jen Moyers

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Unabridged is a bookish podcast hosted by teachers. We release episodes twice a month, including a monthly Book Club episode and other bookish topics full of recommendations for your TBR list. Join us for bookish fun at our website unabridgedpod.com, on social media @unabridgedpod, or via email at [email protected].
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
This is a show where my sister Belle and I talk about different bookish content. Topics include recent read talks, book to movie comparisons, bad retellings of classic stories, and more. New episode releases once a month on Sunday!
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Badass Literature Society

Badass Literature Society

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Simply a book review podcast. We read the books, then we talk about them. Each review is in two parts: a spoiler-free summary and review, and then a spoiler-heavy in-depth discussion and review. Logo designed by Justin Miller @justinmiller.design
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Coffee and Devotions

Bryan Schneider

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Weekly+
 
A bible study devotional that goes out every week day. This is not fluffy devotional. Rather, this is a verse by verse exploration and application of books of the Bible. The study is easy enough for children to understand and applicable enough for any Christian to be challenged to grow.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
If It Was a Book | Real Stories, Reimagined

Ashley @wickedreads | Bookish Podcast Host

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
For all book lovers: writers, readers, publishers, librarians, and anyone who enjoys pop culture and ADHD chaos. BookToker Ashley @wickedreads invites authors and other bookish influencers to the podcast to discuss their outrageous stories and decide what would happen if you were writing that situation as a book! You can submit your story to [email protected] to hear how your favorite author might re-write your life into a best seller!
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship

Jennifer Davis and Dan Schulz – satirical storytellers, critics of book bans, and irreverent humorists exploring banned literature, challenged books, and other cultural controversies.

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Weekly+
 
Love banned books? Hate censorship? Same. You’re our kind of people. Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned in the first place. Each season, we tackle a new banned book, reading it chapter by chapter and asking: What made someone clutch their pearls and scream, "BAN IT!"? (Spoiler: It’s rarely what you’d expect.) One thing is clear—the people banning these books often haven’t read them. While we uncover some eyebrow-raising momen ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Random Lines

Bartholomew Public Library

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Welcome to Random Lines Podcast. Your source for the latest library news, staff updates, book recommendations, and whatever else we feel like talking about.
  continue reading
 
Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Pure Cringe, where your host, a snarky Gen x’er, laughs & cringes while recapping classic Bravo TV shows & books penned by Bravo TV Stars! Your commute will never seem shorter as we dissect every romance, every jaw-dropping scandal, & every hilarious moment of your favorite Bravo shows at their peak--the early seasons! In between, let’s explore what happens when messy Bravo TV reality stars become published authors--buckle up for candid book reviews and breakdowns of some of the m ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
Starting Strength is the bestselling book on the most fundamental and effective approach to strength training ever written. Mark Rippetoe hosts Starting Strength Radio where he discusses topics of interest, primarily to him, but perhaps also to you.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Reading Glasses

Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better! Listeners will learn how to vanquish their To-Be-Read piles, get pointers on organizing their bookshelves and hear reviews on the newest reading gadgets. Brea and Mallory also offer advice on bookish problems. How do you climb out of a reading slump? How do you support authors while still getting books on the cheap? Where do you hide the ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Spiritually Hungry

Monica Berg and Michael Berg

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly+
 
Don’t miss this thought-provoking podcast series with authors Monica and Michael Berg. Together, they’ll answer your most pressing questions, offering sage advice for the modern world. Self-proclaimed Change Junkie, Monica Berg is an author and teacher who lectures internationally. Michael Berg is a rabbi and Aramaic scholar who has published almost 20 books on the teachings of Kabbalah. This husband and wife team has been sharing kabbalistic wisdom and relationship expertise with students f ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Gobbledygeek

Paul Smith and Arlo J. Wiley

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
A more-or-less weekly podcast dedicated to all things geeky in pop culture and entertainment. We talk about everything from film and television to books, comics, video games, and more.
  continue reading
 
The power of Data is undeniable. And unharnessed - it’s nothing but chaos. Making data your ally. Using it to lead with confidence and clarity. Host Jess Carter is solving problems in real-time to reveal what’s possible. Helping communities and people thrive. This is Data Driven Leadership, a show brought to you by Resultant.
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Coaching for Creatives. My name is Kirstine Call. I’m a therapist trained life coach and a children’s book author. Join me and together we’ll get the drama out of our lives and onto the page.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
China Books Podcast

China Books Review

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
The China Books Podcast is a monthly interview series on all things China and bookish, from ChinaBooksReview.com. Hosted by editor Alec Ash and guests, we talk to authors about their recent works on or from China, from politics and history to fiction and culture. Subscribe to stay in the loop about new China publications. China Books Review is a project of Asia Society’s Center on U.S.-China Relations and The Wire, a digital business platform that also publishes TheWireChina.com.
  continue reading
 
TestGuild Automation Podcast (formally Test Talks) is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe Colantonio, which geeks out on all things software test automation. TestGuild Automation covers news found in the testing space, reviews books about automation, and speaks with some of the thought leaders in the test automation field. We’ll aim to interview some of today’s most successful and inspiring software engineers, and test automation thought leaders.
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge - read a science book! Plus, they solve a problem about getting a library book signed, and recommend YA books that deal with social justice. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Aura Frames www.auraframes…
  continue reading
 
This week on The Book Drop, we explore this month’s reading challenge, books that celebrate libraries, bookstores, and the stories within them, with help from fellow book lovers in our community. This is The Book Drop. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at t…
  continue reading
 
This week Magda and Lindsay take Half-Priced books by storm. The mission? To add to each other’s TBR with things they think the other must read. But here’s the catch, they have to keep their purchases to less than $25. How will they choose? Will they torture the other with genre tastes they don’t share? Are fancy book covers the guiding light? Will…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text Write a college, rivals to lovers, sports romance that challenges the patriarchy in this week's episode of If it Was a Book. Our guest this week, Dodo, is a bookstagrammer, freelance marketer, and designs bookish merch including her bookmark club! Find her merch shop here: https://ko-fi.com/dodothebookbitch/sh... You can follow Dodo …
  continue reading
 
Brea and Mallory give tips on interacting with authors in person, test out a bookish candle, and recommend plot driven books to keep your attention. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.…
  continue reading
 
Listen to a special episode from Where AI Works, a new podcast hosted by Wharton faculty, sponsored by Accenture. The show dives into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, with real-world stories and insights from leaders across industries. In this episode, host Kartik Hosanagar speaks with David Droga, founder of Dr…
  continue reading
 
Why does Egypt continue to fascinate curious travelers? What hidden chambers might lie beneath the pyramids of Giza? How does the duality of Egyptian mythology influence thriller writing? Join thriller authors J.F. Penn and Luke Richardson for a conversation that weaves together archaeological intrigue, travel insights, and the creative process beh…
  continue reading
 
A live recording from Melbourne Writers' Festival as Hannah Kent and Beejay Silcox sit down with Kate Evans and Jonathan Green to discuss the latest fiction releases they’re enjoying, loving and being challenged by. BOOKS- Hannah Kent, Always Home, Always Homesick, Picador- Eimear McBride, The City Changes its Face, Faber- Susan Choi, Flashlight, J…
  continue reading
 
On this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan wade into the madness of Chapter 17 of 1984—where Hate Week hits its sweaty, propaganda-drenched climax. Winston works 90 hours in five days, people rewrite history in real-time, and we meet a propaganda-spewing goblin who feels suspiciously familiar. Robot is not amused. Also: jello limbs, banned pa…
  continue reading
 
Scientists think they might have found a planet that is "brimming with life," and we're pretty sure whoever lives there is way smarter than earthlings. We learn about a climber who had to be rescued twice in one week because he forgot his phone on the mountain. And we discuss a vintage story about a hiker who was lost and couldn't be rescued becaus…
  continue reading
 
In honor of Mother's Day, Magda and Lindsay discuss the peak and valleys of literary moms. Who earns their flowers, and who is leaving some parental scars on their fictional (and sometimes nonfictional) children? Listen in and find out on this week's Literally Books. Email us! Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lind…
  continue reading
 
Have you watched the Heartstopper series or read the graphic novels by Alice Oseman? In this episode, we’re sharing a conversation that originally aired on Patreon all about the pilot episode of Heartstopper, based on Oseman’s beloved graphic novel series. Before we dive into the adaptation, we kick things off with a bookish check-in—Ashley shares …
  continue reading
 
TBR Time Travel + Our Most Unhinged Trope Talk Yet Time to dust off the digital shelves—Amanda and Kat are throwing it back to the very first books they ever added to their Goodreads TBRs (we're talking 2011-level chaos). From books they still haven’t read to ones they completely forgot about (and maybe even hate-read), this episode is packed with …
  continue reading
 
Amy is joined by Somatic Educator Pamela Madsen to discuss sexual self-confidence, feeling good about vulvas, the healing power of pleasure, and how we can all come back to our bodies through sex and somatic practices. Donate to Breaking Down Patriarchy Pamela Madsen is a veteran advocate, activist, and educator. As the founder of Back to the Body,…
  continue reading
 
Today's episode is all about our picks for your beach reads this year! As a reminder, the beach is a closed ecosystem and what you read there does not transcend into other realms. Like the airport, nothing matters here. Read your crazy books, be free, have fun. BEACH READS: Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon Funny Story by Emily Henry The Fake Boyfrien…
  continue reading
 
Angela Maxwell spent nearly seven years walking around the world — solo. Covering over 20,000 miles across four continents and 16 countries, she braved the Australian outback, battled dengue fever in Vietnam, and faced the daily challenge of finding safe places to sleep, often in a tent. A self-described introvert and novice adventurer when she beg…
  continue reading
 
There are many pieces in the self-publishing puzzle, but what are the pros and cons of DIY-ing them? Doing it yourself saves money (and time) but in many cases, the risks outweigh the benefits. This is a deeper dive into DIY and self-publishing, and goes to show there's more to the puzzle than we might think at first glance. Send us a text Click he…
  continue reading
 
n this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 16.2 of 1984 by George Orwell. O’Brien lays out the grim reality of resistance, reminding Winston and Julia that their fight is destined to be futile—and deadly. While O’Brien’s warnings cast a shadow over the rebellion, Dan and Jennifer can’t help but feel the trap closing in. Thing…
  continue reading
 
Our words carry our essence. In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the transformative—and sometimes destructive—power of our words. Words can heal or harm, build bridges or burn them down. More potent than actions at times, speech carries weight and energy that shapes the world around us. Listen as we unpack how even truthful wo…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text If you want to cry, this is the episode for you. On top of writing this sad girl hours love story (NOT ROMANCE!!), we also discuss publishing, editing, drafting, and more for debut authors. Check out our new website ifitwasabook.com or watch video episodes of the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRY40cc4vKM&list=PLa_HBI1…
  continue reading
 
In this episode Jada Marie just wants to talk to yall. As always, there's a lot going on in the world and we all handle things differently. Jada talks briefly about what's going on in and out of the US and what she's been doing the last couple weeks. Tune in to watch on YouTube: @TheLanguagePodcast You can follow Jada Marie on IG: @its_jmariee and …
  continue reading
 
A paradox of our time is our willingness to bare all to strangers while worrying about who exactly is watching us online and anywhere else. Listen as author Tiffany Jenkins discusses her book, Strangers and Intimates, with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore the role of Martin Luther, J.S. Mill, reality TV, and …
  continue reading
 
Sarah and her gf got a caricature, and it is truly the stuff of nightmares. We debate whether the "artist" was intentionally making it awful, why he wanted to give her gigantic boobs, and what message he was trying to send. Sarah watched a new series on Netflix and now she is fascinated by equine social culture, but is simultaneously against horse …
  continue reading
 
In this reissue of The Bible for Normal People Episode 133: The Book of Job, Pete takes us on a provocative journey through Job, challenging traditional interpretations of suffering, divine justice, and the nature of God. Rather than seeing Job as a lesson in patient endurance, Pete explores the book as a complex, layered critique of transactional …
  continue reading
 
NOT A PATH TO FOLLOW•Website tweaks and notifications. •Searching PRH for “I Am a Hero.” •Details of our Career Day at a local elementary school. •Free Comic Book Day wrap-up. •The Chillin’ Like a Villain Art Show opening! •Comic talked about in this episode: EXQUISITE CORPSES #1 This episode is dedicated to the darker seid of love. ---------- This…
  continue reading
 
We skid into the final episodes in typical Project Runway fashion: pretty and petty. This episode finds the designers reunited in NYC a few days before Fashion Week. Some highlights: Everyone still hates Wendy Vanessa is full of sour grapes Even Tim Gunn has a petty side, and we love him for it! Enjoy--stick around until the end to hear the categor…
  continue reading
 
Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing a recording from one of our monthly live Automation Guild member trainings, and trust me, it’s a session every software tester should hear. Get instant access to Automation Guild: https://testguild.me/youtubeGuild ** Use code youtube30 to get 30% off. We’ll discuss an essential topic for anyone inv…
  continue reading
 
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Rubina Raja, professor of classical archaeology and art at Aarhus University in Denmark. First, we go back to May 2015, when the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria was about to fall to Jihadist fighters and how of a group of men risked …
  continue reading
 
Forest Lost: Producing Green Capitalism in the Brazilian Amazon (2024) is an ethnography of forest carbon offsets and the wider effort to make the living rainforest valuable in the Brazilian Amazon. Situated in the state of Acre, which continuously had to grapple with a complex positionality between frontier and periphery, Maron E. Greenleaf explor…
  continue reading
 
This week, find out if we successfully podcasted our way to a new Pope. Learn just how poorly AI can spell Voorhees and Viticci. And, enjoy an audiobook pick, thoughts on Friends, and a Marvel movie bundle deal. Also available on YouTube every Friday here. Links and Show Notes Unplugged: As the conclave continues, two seagulls steal the show on the…
  continue reading
 
What does it really mean for a client to be “ready” for coaching? And how do we, as coaches, avoid stealing the learning by inserting our own insights? In this episode of the Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy Stuber and Ken McKeller dive into Cultivating Coachability by Clare Norman—an essential read for every coach’s bookshelf. Together, they ex…
  continue reading
 
This week on The Book Drop, we dive into the fun of the Summer Reading Program and share tips for enjoying all the events, activities, and books the library has to offer. This is The Book Drop. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: World Collage…
  continue reading
 
Virtual influencers are more effective when paired with a companion, which makes them seem more human and trustworthy, according to research from Wharton's Jonah Berger, USC Marshall’s Giovanni Luca Cascio Rizzo, and LUISS Guido Carli University’s Francisco Villarroel Ordenes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
  continue reading
 
Summer Reading is just around the corner, and Ross is joined by Sarah Brubaker, Programming Manager at FCPL, to discuss how to make the most of this year's Summer Reading Fun! Sarah shares how to get started using Beanstack, as well as some tips and tricks for logging your and your family's reading. Curious about our incremental and grand prizes, o…
  continue reading
 
Susie is sharing a tragic tale of why her dancing at the gay wedding was cut short. They also had a peek at each other's sacral dimples and will update you about their size, scope, and scale. Is bigger better? Find out. Susie watched a documentary about songwriting and they discuss the mystery and wonder of the "flow state," what we think causes in…
  continue reading
 
What is the growing appeal of fascist idealism for young people? Why is radical nationalism on the rise in Europe and throughout the world? In Living Right: Far Right Youth Activists in Contemporary Europe (Princeton UP, 2024), Dr. Agnieszka Pasieka provides an in-depth account of the ideas and practices that are driving the varied forms of far-rig…
  continue reading
 
“The meaning of life is that it stops.” — Franz Kafka I’ve always felt most grateful to be alive when I walk among the dead. That might sound strange, but bear with me! Step through a lychgate into a church yard or descend a narrow stone stair into a catacomb or ossuary, and the pace and the noise of the world falls away. In these quiet spaces—grav…
  continue reading
 
One day lived over and over again with humour, despair and self-improvement is what we’re up against in Danish novelist Solvej Balle’s On The Calculation of Volume, a fictional work in seven volumes, the first volume (the one we’re talking about in this episode), has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. Plus, The Emperor of Gladness…
  continue reading
 
Loading …
Listen to this show while you explore
Play