What is the Science of Reading? What are leaders doing to accelerate reading achievement? We answer these questions and more in Science of Reading Leadership: Guiding Minds, Transforming Lives powered by Just Right Reader. Join us as we welcome Science of Reading researchers and practitioners, sharing the latest research and best practices around reading achievement. These are the stories of the literacy leadership that support every student to be confident readers. Let's do this together.
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Welcome to Estrogen Dropouts - the podcast where hot flashes meet hot-takes. We’re just two midlife ladies who’ve ditched the rules, the filters and maybe a hormone or two. From brain fog to bold moves, aging gracefully or just aging, we’re talking about it all. Whether you’re already riding the hormone rollercoaster or just wondering what happened to your neck, you’re in the right place. We’re glad to have you along for the ride!
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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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Welcome to Who has time to read?!, the show where your hosts, Jeff and Adam, dive into the pages of their favorite reads from the last month. Each episode, they explore a mix of bestsellers and hidden gems, sharing insights, surprises, and recommendations. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just looking for your next great book, you're in the right place. So grab a coffee, settle in, and let’s turn the page on today’s episode of Who has time to read?!
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Middle School Café – Strategies & Support for Middle School ELA Teachers
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Are you a middle school ELA teacher looking for practical, proven strategies to help your students grow as confident readers and writers? Middle School Café is your go-to podcast for engaging teaching ideas, classroom-tested tools, and real talk about what works in today’s ELA classroom. Each episode delivers actionable tips to help you close reading gaps, build student ownership, and create a classroom culture where literacy thrives. Whether you're navigating a curriculum, supporting strugg ...
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Confused by Confucius? Daunted by Dante? Shook by Shakespeare? I get it! I'm Cheryl, a reader exploring the world's most influential books one episode at a time. I don't do lectures, and I can't do jargon. But we do have friendly conversations about why (and whether) these books still matter. Each episode, we tackle a great book or two—The Divine Comedy, The Canterbury Tales, The Odyssey, The Prince—unpacking the big ideas, memorable moments, and surprising ways these stories connect to life ...
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The Freedom Pivot: Business Intuition & Breaking Cycles to Starting Your Business
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The Freedom Pivot is the podcast for purpose-driven professionals ready to break free from golden-handcuff careers, break cycles they were taught by society and masculine business culture, and start the right business - one that sets them free. Hosted by Hannele Korhonen, an intuitive business strategist, ex–corporate lawyer, design thinking expert, and someone who knows what it’s like to break free from cycles and golden handcuffs, this is your space to dismantle hustle culture, heal the pa ...
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Lift Off is the ultimate game - a game of strength, speed, strategy, and teamwork! After several intense competitions, a seventh grader, Kyle, earns a position on the Guardian's Lift Off team. Now Kyle and five other students will go head to head with six members of their rival school, the Protector Academy. Sometimes they will be able to use their supernatural powers. For other contests, they must relay on their non-Enhanced physical and mental skills. It all takes place with the idyllic ba ...
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WAJ is a magazine that celebrates culture, community and creatives. We're here to tell your story because we know you deserve to be heard! Our mission isn't just about bringing people together through stories - it's also all about dialogue between different perspectives which helps create creative expression for everyone involved in these conversations (including us). With features like interviews with inspireful artists from around the world as well profiles on up-and coming talent right he ...
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Hosted by pediatric physical therapist, wife and mom of three, Dr. KC Rickerd, More Than Milestones is the podcast that goes beyond baby checklists and dives deep into real motherhood, real development, real relationships, and everything in between. Whether you’re supporting your baby’s motor development, navigating big kid emotions, or navigating a new stage of life & parenting, this show blends expert-backed education with the honest, unfiltered reality of motherhood. Each week, KC brings ...
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Welcome to Let's Stop There, the podcast where we read a book in an hour - that's right, ANY book. In one hour. And that's a promise.
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One remarkable story, told in depth, daily. Manveen Rana and Luke Jones bring you the flagship podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join musician Chris Fafalios (Punchline) and co-host Matt Kelly from the Geekscape network on One Hit Thunder, where each week they dive into the world of one-hit wonders with a new guest. Chris and Matt are joined by a revolving door of friends, including Chris's bandmates, musicians he’s toured with, and fellow artists, to listen to a one-hit wonder and explore the full catalog of the band or artist behind it. With a mix of humor and musical insight, Chris and Matt dive deep to decide if t ...
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Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New Read
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Living The Next Chapter: Inspiring Conversations with Amazing Authors and Writers - Better Questions, Better Conversations, Better Connections Are you an avid reader or an aspiring writer seeking inspiration to embark on your own literary journey? Look no further! Welcome to "Living The Next Chapter," the podcast that celebrates the world of books and writing. Join us as we connect you with captivating authors who have mastered the art of storytelling. Each episode promises an enlightening c ...
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Learn HOW to learn Chinese with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. You will learn tips, strategies, and insights so you can supercharge your language learning. You will also be inspired by guest interviews with people from all over the world who have learned Chinese. Both Jared and John both learned Chinese, lived in China for many years, and have worked with learners all over the world and understand the unique challenges that Chinese learners face. They stay at the forefront of language l ...
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Middle Grade Made Easy(er) brings you actionable writing craft advice on how to outline, write and revise a middle-grade novel for 8 to 12-year-old readers. Tune in twice a month to join developmental editor and author, Lou Piccolo, and learn the art of writing middle grade without the overwhelm. Whether you're trying to find a way into your novel, are stuck somewhere in the middle, need to revise but don’t know how, or are looking for tips to stay motivated to finish your novel, each episod ...
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Welcome to Spiritually HER! The sacred, no fluff space for women on a journey of healing, elevation, and stepping fully into their higher self. Hosted by Terrika Surrenity — intuitive guide, mother, author, healer, and reader — this podcast is your weekly dose of soul work, soft girl energy, shadow healing, and spiritual realness. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a whole mood, a community, and a movement. Spiritually HER is the path to becoming THAT girl — not just in how you look, but in how ...
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Bash-O-Bash is a children's book series in the making, with an emphasis on love of place, heritage, a connection to the land (in Bash-O-Bash stories these will be played out primarily in rural Arkansas, where its creators, the Martin-Moats family live,) and characters who affirm and live out the right to question and explore gender and demonstrate a community where individuals outside gender norms can “just be living their good life,” as one of our fans put it.
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Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips
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Fiction Writing Made Easy is your go-to podcast for practical, no-fluff tips on how to write, edit, and publish a novel—from first draft to finished book. Hosted by developmental editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo, this show breaks down the fiction writing process into clear, actionable steps so you can finally make progress on your manuscript. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer looking to sharpen your skills, each episode offers insights on novel writing, story struct ...
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What is Angel Hunters: Nero Zero X? A new experimental series about three evil YAs with amazing talents. They have been brought together by the “powers that be” and formed into an elite squad with near limitless potential. Their mission is simple: become strong enough to destroy the world. The stage has been set and you are a part of the final performance! Your official cover is the “Neutral Observer.” You will be addressed and incorporated into their schemes and dreams as they journey towar ...
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Welcome to All Things Reacher — the ultimate Jack Reacher podcast for fans of Lee Child’s bestselling thrillers, the hit Amazon Prime Reacher TV series, and anyone obsessed with crime, action, and justice served hot with black coffee. Each episode, we deep-dive into the Jack Reacher universe: Breaking down every book, film and TV episode Debating the best villains, sidekicks and one-liners Roasting outrageous plot twists, diner showdowns and suspicious motel clerks Asking the big question: “ ...
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Tired of the nightly reading battles? Struggling to get your child to open a book because they refuse to read at all costs? Maybe they can read but just don’t want to, or perhaps they struggle with the basics, making reading feel frustrating and exhausting. Or maybe books just can’t compete with screens, sports, or other distractions. No matter the reason, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not failing as a parent. Welcome to Engaging Reluctant Readers—the podcast for book-loving ...
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The Palimpsest of Human Rights is an experimental spoken word production which combines verse interpretations of the prose writings of Martin Luther King, Mohandas Gandhi, and Henry Thoreau. The influence of new, temporally-bound ideas on succeeding generations is revealed in a continuous discourse. The physical idea of a palimpsest (writing over the top of an existing text in a manuscript) is here extended to an aural experience. When the texts are read aloud, one over the top of another, t ...
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A great start to shaking off public speaking jitters, socializing and mastering the art of small talk. The principles of public speaking written by Dale Carnegie decades ago in this book are timeless. They are just as effective in working a crowd in today’s society as they were back then. He delves into ways of commanding and charming an audience with the right energy, tone of voice, pitch, pronunciation and vocabulary. Armed with the principles highlighted in this book, you can do more than ...
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Every great story begins with a spark. A single, defiant spark that lights the darkness, awakens the sleeping, and illuminates the path toward truth. Welcome to Wrath Of Reason: The Joseph DeLisle Pod—not merely a podcast, but an odyssey into the heart of knowledge, guided by literature, ignited by philosophy, and propelled by relentless curiosity. Here, passive consumption is not just discouraged—it is utterly rejected. This is your invitation to engage actively, to question ferociously, an ...
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Yak Laughter is an ongoing web-serialized fantasy novel written and read by Coram Parker. The podcast is produced by Canon Parker. Read the full text now on yaklaughter.com. SYNOPSIS Ezmeralda Totkins leads an ordinary life—right up until the day her seven-year-old son, Wilburn, discovers magic, nearly killing himself in the process, and accidentally provoking the wrath of a swarm of giant psychic hornets, who descend upon Ez's cottage like a crusading army, hell-bent on murdering the boy. I ...
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A podcast for enlightened women... This podcast is to remind you that ‘who you are right now is enough’. If you are striving for perfection, you will always be bitterly disappointed. If we get really honest with ourselves, we have access to self-love, inner peace, clarity and happiness – it just takes some inner work. It takes experiencing the uncomfortable to commit to making radical changes. You have the power to make things happen and all you need to know is what you want in life. Each ep ...
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Episode 37: The Version of Me You Miss No Longer Exists
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The holidays have a way of bringing people back into our orbit — old conversations, old expectations, and old dynamics knocking at the door. In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to outgrow emotional access, especially when familiarity tries to disguise itself as connection. This is a conversation for the woman who has changed. The wom…
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Best of 2025: Can you live without a smartphone?
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In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes of 2025. This episode was first published in February. A year ago Times columnist James Marriott ditched his smartphone to escape the endless notifications from his apps. How has he managed without a device many of us feel is indispensable? And could it be a…
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E653 - Alan Mueller - Improv Comedy and the Art of Leadership - Reading The Room and Active Listening
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Episode 653 - Alan Mueller - Improv Comedy and the Art of Leadership - Reading The Room and Active Listening A sought-after keynote speaker and leadership trainer, Dr. Mueller blends deep expertise with engaging storytelling to spark real change in organizations. As Senior Consultant at Adaptive Challenge Consulting, he draws on decades of experien…
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The Story presents: Planet Hope - the penguin guardian of Patagonia
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From oil spills to climate change, penguins are on the frontline of environmental change. Pablo García Borboroglu has spent more than three decades rescuing colonies, moving shipping lanes, and protecting over 32 million acres of penguin habitat. He joins Adam Vaughan to share what it takes to keep these charismatic seabirds alive in a rapidly chan…
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'The Influencer' by David McCloskey - The Story on Christmas Day
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On this special Christmas Day episode we have an exclusive, brand-new story from acclaimed author, and former CIA analyst, David McCloskey. Commissioned for The Sunday Times Review, it's read for us by the author. Before she met Painter, before the CIA came calling, Natalie Perkins had no secrets, only followers, likes, and a hope of online fame. B…
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E652 - Randee Dawn - Journalist, Author, Storyteller - Short Stories, Non-Fiction and Standalones
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EPISODE 652 - Randee Dawn - Journalist, Author, Storyteller - Short Stories, Non-Fiction and Standalones I’m a Brooklyn-based author and journalist focusing on speculative fiction across the categories (science-fiction, fantasy and horror) at night, while writing entertainment and lifestyle stories during the day for publications including Today.co…
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In this week’s episode, we dig into NewSong’s “The Christmas Shoes,” a holiday hit that somehow became a cultural phenomenon despite being, frankly, awful. The song relies on emotional manipulation instead of real storytelling, and we still cannot understand how it convinced so many people that it was profound. We take apart the lyrics, talk throug…
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Best of 2025: My son Charlie - and the breakthrough that changed our lives
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In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes of 2025. This episode was first published in February. When James Coney's son Charlie missed milestone after milestone, he knew something wasn't right. It would take 12 years before one phone call would change their lives. They learned that, not only was the…
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Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? Reaction Episode
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In this episode, Chris and Matt discuss the new HBO Original Documentary from their Bill Simmons-produced Music Box series. Using the categories from Bill’s very popular The Rewatchables podcast, the guys discuss their favorite parts of this look into the meteoric rise of Counting Crows in the early 90s. Join our Patreon Buy a Shirt Follow us on In…
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Learning Chinese Through Life, Not Lessons: How Matthew McGuire Did It
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What began as a teenage crush became a lifelong journey into Chinese for Matthew McGuire, an Australian creator and accent coach. In this episode, Jared sits down with Matthew to discuss how he learned Mandarin without textbooks, grammar drills, or writing practice. Instead, he immersed himself in love dramas, shadowed dialogue, and built a Chinese…
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God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen. Bonus! Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol
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We take a little break from our reading list this week for some holiday cheer: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens! I thought I knew this one inside out, which was ridiculous because I had never actually read it. (When will I learn?!) This is a punchy little novel, and you can read it aloud over the course of less than a week with your kids. I hop…
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18. Is a Helmet Really Necessary? A Pediatric PT and Orthotist Break Down Flat Spots, Torticollis & Treatment Options
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In this episode of More than Milestones, I sit down with Becki Westover, a certified orthotist with Bloom Kids who has over 20 years of experience working with infants and families. Becki explains what a certified orthotist does and why helmet therapy can feel confusing or controversial for parents. We talk through common concerns about infant helm…
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#225. Student Spotlight: From Zero Drafts to Dream Agent While Raising 4 Kids With Madi Unruh
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Learn how a busy parent finished a novel by following a clear roadmap that made it possible to pause, return, and keep moving forward. Between raising four kids, navigating pregnancy and newborn life, and juggling everything that comes with being a busy parent, Madi didn't exactly have ideal writing conditions. And yet, she finished her novel. In t…
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Best of 2025: How ketamine’s on the rise and getting into the UK
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In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes of 2025. This episode was first published in April. Recreational use of the Class B drug ketamine doubled in 2024. A Sunday Times investigation has looked into where it's coming from and why it's so hard to police. This podcast was brought to you thanks to t…
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E651 - Mark J Wilson - Full of Beans - A dead professor. A missing student, And a time-traveling detective.
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EPISODE 651 - Mark J Wilson - Full of Beans - A dead professor. A missing student, And a time-traveling detective. Mark is a scientist who works in gene therapy and very foolishly decided he had to write a novel about a time-traveling detective in his spare time. I live in Washington, DC with my wife, Carrie, but I was born and brought up in Readin…
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E237 - Stewart Lee - Me and My Addiction - one man’s battle to break free from a life heavily impacted by alcoholism
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EPISODE 237 - Stewart Lee - Me and My Addiction - one man’s battle to break free from a life heavily impacted by alcoholism About our Guest - I grew up in Exeter, Devon and lived with my parents and 2 older sisters. I didn't really have a troubled life but from a young age I discovered alcohol and my journey into addiction began. Drugs and alcohol …
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The charity that stops prisoners reoffending
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You probably don't need reminding how much of a mess our prisons are at the moment - run-down, overcrowded and sometimes with a revolving door for prisoners who reoffend. One of the charities supported by this year’s Times and Sunday Times Christmas appeal is Switchback, who’ve had great success at helping ex-offenders to ‘go straight’ when they le…
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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: A discussion on The Waitresses “Christmas Wrapping”
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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 288 on 12/15/25)... In the 1981 holiday season, The Waitresses delivered a refreshingly offbeat gift with their single “Christmas Wrapping.” Written by Chris Butler, who openly admitted his dislike for the holidays, the song was pieced together from leftover riffs and lyrics he scribbled …
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Icons of culture, science and politics - the Sunday Story
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In this emotionally resonant end of year episode, we take a deep dive into some of most iconic figures we lost in 2025. From the beloved British actress Dame Patricia Routledge, famed for her incredible performance as Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, to the pioneering primatologist, Jane Goodall, whose groundbreaking research at Gombe Str…
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E368 - Milton Sithole - Dominate Your Potential - Break Free from Self-Defeating Thinking
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EPISODE 368 - Milton Sithole - Dominate Your Potential - Break Free from Self-Defeating Thinking "Dominate Your Potential: Break Free from Self-Defeating Thinking." Unpacking how we communicate, empathize, and behave unveiling biases, assumptions, and vulnerabilities. This self-awareness elevates communication and empathy, crucial for establishing …
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E393 - Adam Nimoy - The Most Human, Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy
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Episode 393 - Adam Nimoy - The Most Human, Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy Adam was born during the Eisenhower administration to Leonard and Sandra Zoberblatt Nimoy. He attended the University Elementary School, a “lab school” run by UCLA, where he was subjected to numerous psychological experiments. The experimentation continued at UC Be…
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Episode 36: I Don't Lose. I Learn and I Win....Duh!
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From taking L’s… to stacking W’s. This episode of Spiritually HER is for the woman who’s been through enough to know that every loss taught her something and every lesson prepared her to win. We’re reflecting on the seasons that felt heavy, the moments that didn’t go as planned, and the quiet strength it took to keep going. But we’re not staying th…
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The true story of Father Christmas - the Saturday Story
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It's the weekend before Christmas and millions of people around the world are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Father Christmas. For many, it's feels like he's always been there, but where exactly did he come from? Turns out, it's been a pretty wild ride for Old Saint Nick, one that involves prostitution in the 3rd century, pagan winter feasting, an…
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BONUS EPISODE: Coldplay kisscam HR boss on the 16 seconds that ruined her life
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Married mother of two Kristin Cabot speaks for the first time about being caught on a kisscam embracing her married boss, Andy Byron, at a Coldplay concert. The video went viral as people wrongly suspected adultery between a tech CEO and his head of HR, drawing online mockery, abuse and threats. In a Times exclusive, our chief US reporter Josie Ens…
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E650 - Jeff and Andy Crocker - Mister and Mischief - Infinite Right Answers, Improv Lessons for Everyday
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EPISODE 650 - Jeff and Andy Crocker - Mister and Mischief - Mister and Mischief - Infinite Right Answers When you’re asking big questions, chasing connection, and reminded why you started making things in the first place We're pretty fun and we think you are too. Mister & Mischief (a.k.a. Jeff and Andy Crocker) create fun-forward interactive experi…
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Rob Reiner's death, Trump's reaction and Hollywood politics
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Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead last Sunday. His son has been charged with their murder. It’s seen an outpouring of emotion from Hollywood and across the world, but one person’s response was less than complimentary: Donald Trump. So what does the President’s latest incursion into Hollywood politics mean for the mo…
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*New Episodes are posted every other Friday around 12pm (EST)* Want to read ahead or some of my other much darker stories? Go to my subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingocrossStories/ When you go to my subreddit, click on "Please Read" to find out more about me and Angel Hunters: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingocrossStories/comments/1e44lll/please…
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Bonus: From Overwhelmed to Outlining: How 3 Writers Finally Started Their Novels
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What if the reason you haven't started writing your novel has nothing to do with how much you know? “I’m not ready yet” is one of the most common things I hear from writers. And on the surface, it makes sense. You want to feel prepared before starting something as big as writing a novel. But not feeling ready usually has very little to do with know…
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MI6 chief warns of war with Russia - are we ready?
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This week, MI6 and the UK military issued a stark warning: Britain is already on the front line against Russia. And Moscow’s tactics – from drone warfare to cyber attacks and sowing disinformation – are growing more sophisticated and aggressive. But is the UK taking the threat seriously enough? A former British army general explains what conflict w…
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“Jim Dandy” by Black Oak Arkansas (f/Josh Ireson)
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Doesn’t escaping into the hills to do nothing but write music with your friends sound like the ultimate dream? By the mid-60s, this was a reality for Black Oak Arkansas, a Southern rock band that refined their sound and mastered their instruments while living off the land. Led by charismatic frontman Jim “Dandy” Mangrum, they built a reputation for…
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#20 Does Word Count Matter in Your Middle-Grade Novel?
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Word count may seem like the least of your concerns when you're thinking about writing a middle-grade novel. You've got story type, plot, theme, character development, pacing, and who knows what else to consider, right? But here's the thing: knowing industry-standard guidelines for the length of a middle-grade novel, and having a target word count …
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E649 - Roger Chiocchi - From Advertising Executive to Author, The Brushy Ridge Militia - Parents Take Gun Control Into Their Own Hands
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E649 - Roger Chiocchi - From Advertising Executive to Author, The Brushy Ridge Militia - Parents Take Gun Control Into Their Own Hands About the author Eclectic is a word that aptly defines Roger Chiocchi. Constantly questioning, How does it work?, Chiocchi graduated from Ithaca College and then the Wharton School (MBA) with distinction. He then ro…
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ADHD, Entrepreneurship and Radical Acceptance: How to Build a Business Around Neurodivergent Family Life with Caroline Thor [Ep. 29]
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What if the calm you’re searching for isn’t something you need to create—but something that emerges when you stop fighting reality? In this episode of The Freedom Pivot Podcast, I’m joined by Caroline Thor, a professional organizer and KonMari consultant who supports families—especially those navigating ADHD and neurodivergent family life—in moving…
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Will the doctors strike put lives at risk amid the flu crisis?
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Thousands of resident doctors are going on strike today despite a flu outbreak which is already putting hospitals under pressure. The NHS says it’s facing a “worst-case scenario” in the run up to Christmas, so will the health service be able to cope? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times.…
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Ep 507: Our team recaps our 2025 reading year
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As we wrap up our ninth year together, Anne invites our What Should I Read Next? team members to join her and share insight into what the past twelve months have meant in each of their reading lives. This episode borrows from a long-time tradition on Modern Mrs Darcy, the blog where every year Anne asks herself what worked and what didn't. Our team…
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17. Baby Sleep Without the Pressure: A Conversation with Rachael Shepard-Ohta from Hey Sleepy Baby
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Today I’m joined by Rachael Shepard-Ohta, founder of Hey Sleepy Baby, for an honest look at what’s normal when it comes to baby sleep. Rachael started Hey Sleepy Baby in 2020 when she was newly postpartum with her second baby, and now as a mom of three, she has become a trusted voice for parents who want an alternative to sleep training. We talk ab…
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Two Logical Guys. Week 38: Charles Darwin's Origin of Species and John Stuart Mill's On Liberty
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Week 38 of Ted Gioia’s Immersive Humanities Course pairs two seemingly unrelated works: Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species (chapters 1–4) and John Stuart Mill’s On Liberty. What initially felt random turned out to be an enlightening combination! Darwin’s early chapters focus not on sweeping conclusions but on careful observation—natural sele…
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Easy Ways to Celebrate Reading Wins and Motivate Readers [Ep 67]
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The days leading up to winter break can feel a little wild, and it’s easy to overlook all the quiet reading growth happening in your classroom. In this episode, we’re slowing down just enough to notice those moments. I’m sharing simple, low-pressure ways to celebrate reading wins—nothing fancy, nothing time-consuming—just meaningful moments that he…
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