Stories from strangers across the world.
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Meg Walter Podcasts
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/hivemindhq/subscribe Hive Mind is a weekly, Utah-based podcast hosted by Meg Walter, Eli McCann, Emily King, and Irene Stone about all things pop culture, television, movies, local food, and the social media accounts of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Subscribe for bonus episodes:https://anchor.fm/hivemindhq/subscribe
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A storytelling podcast that tries very hard to not always be about poop. Hosted by Eli McCann & Meg Walter, produced by The Beehive.
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This Is The Place delivers wide-ranging, rarely serious commentary on Utah "news." Hosted by Meg Walter and Chris Rawle, This Is The Place examines Utah-centric stories that range from inspiring and relevant to completely bonkers.
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Discover your next favourite book, or take a deep dive into the mind of an author you love, with The Shakespeare and Company Interview podcast. Long-form interviews with internationally acclaimed authors, recorded from our bookshop in the heart of Paris. Hosted by S&Co Literary Director, Adam Biles. Discover all our upcoming events here. If you enjoy these conversations, you can order The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews here. Past guests include: Ottessa Moshfegh, Ian McEwan, Ali ...
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At least we got some clarification on Soup Man? Subscribe to the bonus feed here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/hivemindhq/subscribe
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This time in Strangerville, Eli talks about his big event with Equality Utah, we discuss Halloween traditions, and a woman has a sweet encounter with a witch. Story Witches, by Sarah Evans (music by Circus Marcus) Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!By Eli McCann and Meg Walter
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SOUP MAN! Check out our latest PCPI on the bonus feed
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How France Lost Its Way, with Andrew Hussey
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1:08:23In this episode recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, historian and cultural critic Andrew Hussey joins Adam Biles to discuss his powerful new book, Fractured France: A Journey Through a Divided Nation. With wit, erudition, and decades of on-the-ground insight, Hussey examines how France—once the model of revolutionary ideals and republican uni…
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Let The Right One In with special guest Angie Treasure
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29:35Hey real quick, Sweden, are you okay?
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Tough look for moms!
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This time in Strangerville, Eli is overwhelmed, has Covid, and just needs a minute, so we did another check-in episode to catch up. Also, here's the link for the Equality Utah Allies Gala if you want to come see him on stage, hopefully not coughing. Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!…
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Plus: Spooky Lake Month, Eli's Survivor existential crisis, One Battle After Another, English Teacher, and Downton Abbey. Check out our bonus episode about Nicole and Keith's divorce, Selena's wedding, and DWTS here
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Philippe Sands: Pinochet, Walter Rauff, and the Shadows of History
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1:06:38This week Adam Biles speaks with international lawyer and acclaimed author Philippe Sands about his latest book, 38 Londres Street: On Impunity, Pinochet in England and a Nazi in Patagonia. Building on East West Street and The Ratline, Sands traces the remarkable and disturbing links between Nazi officer Walter Rauff—architect of the mobile gas van…
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More of us should be bringing poster-sized photos of ourselves to lunches
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We maybe don't understand what gout is, exactly
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A camping trip we wouldn't wish on our worst enemies that was very fun to watch primarily because it meant watching Mary and Meredith try and catch fish under the tutelage of a man possibly named Gusty.
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Moonlight Express: Monisha Rajesh on the Magic of Night Trains
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58:35In this conversation recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, travel writer Monisha Rajesh talks about her new book Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train. From Paris to Istanbul, Scotland to India, the United States to Lapland, Rajesh explores the romance and realities of sleeper trains—where the carriages, the landscapes, and above a…
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Eli had a lot to say about Survivor so we recorded this episode
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18:15Plus: "The Paper," "Downton Abbey," "The Great British Baking Show" and a couple quick Emmy predictions
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This time in Strangerville, we talk about what happened in Utah this week, how everything is feeling right now, and in lighter news, Eli's accidental beef with Mitt Romney.By Eli McCann and Meg Walter
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TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL IS OUR NEXT BACHELORETTE
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Plus: "Survivor Australia," "The Roses," and "The Paper" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Recommendations 01:52 Judge Judy's Impact and Life Lessons 04:36 Survivor Australia: A Fan's Perspective 07:34 The Paper: A New Spin-off Show 10:29 Exploring Successful Sitcoms 13:15 Movie Reviews: The Roses and Downton Abbey 16:19 Documentary Discussio…
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Twenty Writers, One Bookshop: The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews, now in paperback
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1:18:21In this special episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, we celebrate the paperback release of The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews (Canongate), a compelling collection of literary conversations recorded live at our bookshop in Paris. Capturing a decade of rich, revealing discussions, the episode revisits unforgettable mo…
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This time in Strangerville, overwhelming museums, ghost tours, and a ridiculous brush with THE LAW. Story Big Mac, by Gary and Lois Uresk Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon!By Eli McCann and Meg Walter
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Plus: Survivor Australia, Fisk, the one millionth Downton Abbey farewell, and The Switch Chapters 00:00 Survivor Australia: A New Adventure 05:51 The Crossover: Fisk and Survivor Connections 11:27 SNL Exodus: Changes in the Cast 17:11 Upcoming Movies: Anticipation and Excitement 18:52 Excitement for Upcoming Films 20:35 Diverse Film Genres and Dire…
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Small Girl, Big Ideas: Getting to know Mafalda, with Samanta Schweblin and Frank Wynne
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55:10In this episode Adam speaks with translator Frank Wynne and Argentinian writer Samanta Schweblin about the first-ever English edition of Mafalda, the beloved Argentine comic strip by Quino (Archipelago Books). Together, they explore how this precocious, principled six-year-old girl—who challenged everything from soup to capitalism—shaped generation…
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Do we talk too much about the Wendy's salad bar?
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The Culture Awards and The Gilded Age Finale
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41:00Plus: The Wild Robot, Weapons, Dig!, and Barack O's nature special 00:00 Introduction and Children's Media 02:56 Parenthood and Watching Habits 06:01 Documentaries and Environmental Awareness 09:10 Music Documentaries and Cultural Commentary 11:53 Film Discussions: Weapons and The Menu 14:59 Comedy and The Culture Awards 20:29 The Power of Positive…
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This time in Strangerville, kids getting sick, the feeling of guilt over not getting family photos often enough, and feeling like the main character on the internet. Story Family Photos, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Please join our Patreon!By Eli McCann and Meg Walter
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Matteos, Manoli's, Mi Buena Vida, Midway Mercantile, So Swede, Koyote, and everything we've been cooking 01:28 Cooking for a Crowd: Taco Night 05:32 Smash Burgers: A New Obsession 10:22 Ice Cream Adventures 13:23 Tomato Toast and Gardening Woes 22:19 Dining Out: New Restaurant Experiences 28:11 Sweet Treats and Candy Adventures 32:10 Back to School…
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Calls May Be Recorded: Lipstick, Loneliness, and Late Capitalism with Katharina Volckmer
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41:54Katharina Volckmer joins Adam Biles to discuss her biting, bleakly funny second novel, Calls May Be Recorded for Training and Monitoring Purposes. Set in a London call centre, the book follows Jimmie, a disillusioned former actor trapped in a soul-crushing job, a suffocating home life with his immigrant mother, and an alienating body. Volckmer disc…
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Meg and ELI discuss "Inside Out 2," "Superman," "The Gilded Age," and more. Plus, recent podcast recommendations. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:43 Inside Out 2: A Deep Dive 05:46 Parenting Perspectives on Animated Films 08:30 Reflections on Middle School and Growing Up 11:43 Reality TV and Upcoming Events 14:30 Gilded Age: Season 3 Ins…
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For this episode of Strangerville Meg reflects on the one-year anniversary since she lost her dad, Brad.By Eli McCann and Meg Walter
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The Shape of Survival: Eimear McBride on Love, Art, and the City
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1:02:49In this textured conversation, author Eimear McBride joins Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company to discuss her latest novel The City Changes Its Face. Set in Camden Town in the 1990s, the book revisits characters from The Lesser Bohemians as they navigate the complexities of love, art, aging, trauma, and parenthood. McBride explores the enduring i…
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The Altar from Provo's Most Eligible and Cowboy Carter with special guest Rebbie Brassfield
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45:11How and why we ended up watching a Provo dating show in front of a slot machine in the Vegas airport. Find more of Rebbie on Mormons in Media 00:00 Weekend Adventures 02:59 Concert Experience: The Highs and Lows 05:54 Beyonce's Performance: A Masterclass in Showmanship 08:50 Post-Concert Chaos: The Struggle for Transportation 11:51 Airport Trials: …
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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 Reunion
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39:52Meg and Emily discuss the Reunion Special of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.' They express their frustrations with the show's format, particularly the overwhelming focus on trauma and the ineffective storytelling. And Nick Viall. Check out our latest bonus episode and support our podcast here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/hivemindhq/…
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Katie Kitamura on Fiction’s Shifting Realities
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55:22Katie Kitamura joins Adam Biles to discuss her remarkable novel Audition. Centred on a middle-aged actress whose settled life is upended by a young man claiming to be her son, Audition blurs the lines between performance, identity, and narrative certainty. Kitamura reflects on the novel’s dual structure—a “rabbit-duck” ambiguity—and her fascination…
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In this episode, Meg and Eli discuss their recent media consumption, including reflections on the show 'Girls' and its impact on their perceptions of generational identity. They share updates on current shows they are watching, including 'The Gilded Age' and 'Industry', and dive into the recent Emmy nominations, offering predictions and opinions on…
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This time in Strangerville, our favorite current internet dramas, a bird flew into Eli's house, Meg loves the zoo, and a story about a neighborhood splashpad. Story Splashpad, by Eli McCann Production by Eli McCann & Meg Walter Join our Patreon! If you would like to sponsor and episode of Strangerville, please reach out to us at sponsors@itjustgets…
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