Have you ever felt like Taylor Swift’s songs read like poetry, or progress like a novel, or feel like a movie? You’ve come to the right place. Swiftly Sung Stories is a podcast that treats Taylor Swift’s songwriting like the literature it is. I’m your host Jen, a writer, former English teacher, and serious Swiftie. Join me to unpack the TS universe with close readings, narrative analysis, and explorations of themes, metaphors, imagery, and more. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a casual list ...
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Do you like to read the book before you see the movie? Or do you prefer to hunt down the source material after you fall in love with a film/tv show? If you answered yes to either, you’re like Luke and James--a writer and filmmaker respectively who use their backgrounds studying stories for in-depth discussions of adaptations past and present. If you like delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you. It’s a book and movie club all in one, focused on the art of s ...
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Read Like a Writer is the books podcast from Faber & Faber, Profile Books, Serpent’s Tail and Canongate, independent publishers bringing the voices – and book recommendations – of their authors to your ears, hosted by Anna Fielding. In each episode, we’ll hear about the books they strongly recommend you read, their latest projects and learn about their local indie bookshop too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by a bicoastal squad of funny, opinionated women to talk through everything from reproductive rights to romcoms. They break down the political news of the week, plus the topics, trends, and cultural stories that affect women’s lives.
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Find your next favorite book here on the podcast where readers hear authors read a chapter, or two, of their book after a brief interview. Hosted by thriller author, Jason A. Meuschke Are you an author or would like to recommend an author for the show? Email us at [email protected] and let Jason know! You can also text or leave a voicemail at 660-851-1146 and it could be in the next episode! Find out more about Jason on his website at https://www.jasonameuschke.com
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Like crime stories, books & people talking about those things? This is the podcast for you. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected]. Artwork by Andrew Thompson Theme music by Saul Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Discussing all things spooky, creepy and weird. If you have a story you’d like me to read, please submit it to [email protected]. If you’re a good speaker, record yourself reading your story and I may include it in a future episode. If you’re a fiction writer, send in your short story for review as well.
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Looking for your next great read? The Next Chapter’s got you covered! Book lovers join host Antonio Michael Downing to dive deep into great books. Big feelings, hot takes, enlightening conversations — you’ve never been in a book club like this before. It’s Canada’s book club, and everyone’s invited. So pull up a chair and join the conversation. Airs Saturdays and Mondays on CBC Radio.
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What was the dreadful thing that threatened the fortunes of the Kingdom of Haufzeignet? How did a dinner engagement cause Lord Trivett's world to fall apart? And what was the single, fateful phrase that destroyed young Mary's life forever? From the pen of writer James Lark comes a series of short stories about people who are almost certainly worse off than you are. Often bizarre, sometimes unsettling, occasionally downright upsetting, they can at least guarantee to provoke a response - and, ...
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Welcome to "What's Good?", where I tackle a myriad of subjects: From Film/TV to Music, to Tech, Race & Society; Current Affairs and many more, through my eyes and the eyes of the writers I read. So if you take an interest in anything I feel like talking about any given week, along with the occasional interview with Friends of 5E, then this is your podcast. A 5EPN Original.
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Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Le ...
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Welcome to Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the podcast that gives you a peek inside the minds of some truly inspirational primary teachers. Whether you're new to the profession or a school leader with tons of experience this podcast is a must listen. For references, links and extended cut video episodes head over to www.thinkingdeeply.info
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Find your next great read. Book recommendations, book news and guests, including top authors and other book enthusiasts who discuss what’s happening in the world of books with a focus on frontlist and backlist fiction including literary fiction, suspense, historical, memoir and nonfiction.
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Writing on walls, trains and other surfaces is something that people do worldwide. Toy Division graffiti podcast includes stories about being a clueless graffiti writer; how to live a healthier lifestyle and other related subjects. It's not about your latest local commission street art mural; Banksy book; or the latest photorealistic legal mural paid for by a large company. Listen and open your mind to learn more about supposedly mindless vandalism; as well as other points of interest in rel ...
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Essay Questions is the podcast in which your hosts, Joe & Josh, read an essay that's interesting to them and/or of historical importance, and then talk about it. Pretty simple, right? Well, we like to think we're using these essays as a starting point for conversations that end up going in strange and surprising directions. Nothing makes us happier than dragging luminaries like Mencken, Orwell, Adorno, and Didion into our own long-standing obsessions with conspiracy theories, the National Se ...
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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!
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ABOUT THE SHOW: DR. LISA GIVES A SHIT Dr. Lisa is fixing the planet one person at a time. Tired of sanitized self-help and textbook therapy? Dr. Lisa cuts through the noise with raw, unfiltered conversations about the mental health challenges you're actually facing. As a self-proclaimed psychotherapist unburdened by institutional constraints, Dr. Lisa delivers straight talk on everything from relationship dynamics to societal pressures with zero sugar-coating and maximum impact. What sets th ...
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Simon (Stuck in a Book) and Rachel (Book Snob) debate the difficult decisions of books and reading.
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It's every fan's dream to read the books they love for the first time again. The wonder, the joy, the excitement and forums and not knowing what is going to happen on the next page. It's one of the best experiences ever. Join four readers as they read and talk about Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and other nerd worlds. So come vicariously live through some first-time readers!
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Prior to awe-inspiring and breathtakingly breathtaking cold Table Reads of magnificent scripts and fantastic screenplays, we usually discuss in some depth some aspect of the performing arts or arts in general or the arts industries or related life lessons, sort of a presentational brainstorming session with rounded edges and big chunks of chewy chocolate. (Memo to self: never write descriptions when hungry for chocolate.) We’re unabashedly seldom at a loss for pithy words or pithy rhetoric, ...
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Through discussions and interviews with writers, artists and health professionals, author friends James McKenzie Watson and Ashley Kalagian Blunt explore the big questions: how do books get written? How do people navigate life with chronic illness? And just what ARE you reading? Hosted by James McKenzie Watson, winner of the 2021 Penguin Literary Prize, and Ashley Kalagian Blunt, author of 'Dark Mode.'
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Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. Grab your front row seat to the best live forums and festivals with Natasha Mitchell.
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Welcome to Recovery Diaries In Depth; a mental health podcast that creates a warm, empathic, and engaging space for discussions around mental health, empowerment, and change. Executive Director and podcast host Gabe Nathan brings a unique combination of lived experience with mental health challenges, years of independent mental health and suicide awareness advocacy, and an understanding of the inpatient psychiatric millieu as a former staff member at a psychiatric hospital. This extensive ba ...
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A monthly podcast dedicated to celebrating the literary short story and all things bookish. Bite-size short fiction for writers and readers everywhere. Listen to a short story or interview on the 1st of each month at 12:00am. Hosted by Tabitha Potts and Martin Nathan open to established, new and emerging writers in the English language. Always free to submit. We are a small organisation run by volunteer writers and producers (Tabitha Potts and Martin Nathan) hoping to benefit the writing com ...
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The podcast about making comics — and making a living from comics! It's half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. WE SQUEEZED IN THREE HALVES. It's tips and tricks and all the joys of cartooning as a pro. So pull up your drawing chair, put on some headphones, and join us while you draw! And if you like what you hear, join our community at patreon.com/comiclab (For sponsorship inquiries: [email protected])
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A podcast specifically designed to cover everything from politics, advice, comedic moments, relationships, sports & everyday social commentary. In addition to these discussions, I will give a bevy of opinions while trying to drop gems. As a self proclaimed critic of the culture, this podcast gives me a responsibility to not only contribute to narrative of black excellence but to be a staple in the culture as well. Last but not least, I will drop a playlist of napalm with each podcast that I ...
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Welcome to Remember Why You’re Here—a podcast for seekers and sensitives where you can relax, receive, reconnect to yourself and remember the most important thing of all: why *you* are here. From writer, teacher, best-selling author, and earth intuitive Asia Suler, Remember Why You Are Here is like stepping into a warm tea shop on a quiet rainy day. Come settle in and let me pour you a cup of chamomile tea while we have the kind of conversations that bring you back to yourself. Ecological ph ...
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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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Hot and Bothered is all about the power of romance culture. We analyze romance novels and movies to better imagine our own happy endings. Episodes release weekly on Tuesdays. CURRENT SEASON: Hot and Bothered (Movie Edition) We make Hot and Bothered because we are interested in the way that love stories have impacted our lives and culture. For our fifth season of the show, we’re turning our attention to romantic films. Vanessa and Hannah McGregor dig into the canon of romantic films, from Tit ...
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We're Indians and we read uncontrollably. Not just the starred "serious" books that are reviewed in the papers, but comics, thrillers, self-help books, campus romances, travel, and whatever seems interesting. How come the papers don't cover what we really want? Bookasur is a book review and discussion podcast where P. S. Nissim, a writer and professional book critic, talks about the full broad variety of books we like, from a true desi perspective. From Stephen King to Sholay, from Tagore to ...
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Aanchal is a piece of cloth worn typically by South Asian women like a dupatta (stole or scarf), and that is symbolic of a caregiver cloaking a young baby or child for protection and nurturing.
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Do you enjoy reading but can't find the time? "Books for Men" is the perfect literary podcast for men in a hurry who want to read more and diversify their reading habits. In short episodes, every Monday, host and author Douglas Vigliotti, spotlights a different book that men will enjoy, sharing everything from novels to nonfiction, literary classics to self-help, crime fiction to memoirs, and providing key quotes and insights on authors, themes, writing styles, storytelling techniques, and l ...
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Marlon and Jake Read Dead People is a podcast hosted by the Man Booker Prize-winning and internationally bestselling author Marlon James and his editor, Jake Morrissey, Executive Editor at Riverhead Books. In each episode, Marlon and Jake talk about authors—specifically dead authors. Authors they like. Authors they hate. Great books, terrible books, and books they love that you’d never expect them to. As a writer and an editor, Marlon and Jake have read thousands of books between them, and t ...
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This podcast is for anyone who loves a good story. Board now for interviews and writing samples from talented authors! If you would like to be featured, email your work to [email protected] Submission guidelines: There is no word count, but please select a piece that can be read in ten minutes or less. Pieces with extreme violence, language, or other explicit content will not be considered. Thank you for your interest!
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Nadhimoolam Rishimoolam... Having read extraordinary stories written by Tamil authors in the last few years and translated them into the English for a prestigious publishing house in Chennai, Zero Degree Publishing, I developed an insatiable thirst to go in search of more such gems. What a revelation has it been! One's life time may not be enough to read all those wonderful penance like creations! Also, an opportunity to listen to a famous orator in Tamil, read out a story in Tamil, left me ...
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The Fanfic Writers’ Craft is a podcast that discusses all things fanfiction with a focus on the art and science of writing for the enjoyment of fan communities. Every three weeks, Jo and Blayne (otherwise known in fandom as @pebblysand and @nargles15) sit down for a fun, multi-fandom, fanfic-related chat and delve into particular topics such as: the particularities of writing and reading fanfiction, monetisation, how to build a fanfiction plot, etc. Hope you enjoy! You can find us and contac ...
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Ever watched the Academy Awards and thought, What were they thinking? You’re not alone. Join legendary comedian and writer of over 25 Oscar telecasts, Bruce Vilanch, and screenwriter/film nerd Adam “Tex” Davis (Just Friends) as they dive into Oscar history, unpacking the flubs, snubs, and surprises from Hollywood’s biggest night. From behind-the-scenes stories of A-list stars to insider insights on how the nominations and winners are really chosen, Bruce and Tex break down each Oscar ceremon ...
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Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in yo ...
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Writer and founder of the Well-Read Black Girl book club Glory Edim is a book lover who brings readers and writers together to celebrate the written word. Expanding on the community she built in 2015, Well-Read Black Girl is the literary kickback you never knew you needed. Each week, Glory sits in deep, honest and close conversation with authors like Tarana Burke, Min Jin Lee, Anita Hill, Gabrielle Union, Elizabeth Acevedo and more. You’ll also meet WRBG Book Club members, literacy advocates ...
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This is where we read each others stories sometimes we help with tips and tricks for young writer. Our goal is to make this a good and fun place for writers. We will publish every Friday and sometimes Tuesday. Hope to see you again soon! Cover art photo provided by Jaredd Craig on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jaredd_craig
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On this street, Ebi Wali a writer, and enthusiastic counselor with her little life experiences shares interesting topics on self-development, Self-Awakening, utilizing the power of the mind, overcoming depression, and lots more. Guests will be joining to make each session even more interesting. I'm from the street, and if you are from the streets like me, you'd know our greatest motivation is our experiences, if you'd like to be inspired pls stay tuned to this podcast.
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Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship Advice
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"Top 100 Small Business Podcasts 2014" -- Small Biz Trends. Former Clinton White House Writer John Corcoran shows you how to build relationships intelligently to get more clients, grow your income and advance your career. Discover how you can use win-win networking and intentional relationship-building with Influencers and VIPs, even if you "hate networking" or feel like you have "nothing to offer" people who are successful. Interviews with today's top entrepreneurs and authors such as Dan P ...
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Penny Wincer is not too busy to write. Except of course, sometimes she is too busy to write as much as she would like. Join Penny as she has conversations with other writers about writing, publishing and creativity whilst juggling all the demands on them such as motherhood, caring and other paid work. Penny Wincer is the author of two narrative non-fiction books, Tender and Home Matters and a non-fiction writing coach. She's an Australian and long-term resident of London, a mother of two tee ...
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This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we feel like cons. Brought to you by Precipice Fiction: Six Writers. Six Worlds. Alexandria Burnham, Paddy Boylan, Alex Eldridge, Matan Elul, Phoenix Raig and James Healy. Intro and outro delivery by Nathan Gothard. https://linktr.ee/precipicefiction Our first anthology is available now! "The New Mythic: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Collection". Find it in ebook or paperback: ...
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Kollibri terre Sonnenblume is a writer, photographer, tree hugger, animal lover and dissident, who blogs regularly at Macska Moksha Press. Topics include ecology, politics, media, agriculture, wildtending, indigenous issues, sexuality and consciousness.
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Kids on a Journey© with Anna McKann. Anna has over 30 years experience working within the childcare sector. She is a keen writer, an accomplished author and a humanitarian. Join her in this new podcast series as she discusses anything, and everything relating to the world of children, from birth to 18 yrs. The podcasts will be a mix of interviews with professionals regarding a variety of issues, facing the children of today. What does childcare look like in modern society and how is it chang ...
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If writing advice and the lingo used in the publishing industry usually sounds like gobbledygook to you, look no further than this Show, don’t Tell Writing podcast. I’m Author, Editor, and Book Coach Suzy Vadori, and I’m absolutely obsessed with helping writers get their ideas onto the page in a way that readers LOVE. If you think Show, don’t Tell is just tired writing advice, prepare to have your eyes opened as I break down the process of applying this key technique in both fiction and nonf ...
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Ep. 555: Invest in Tools, an Orange Theory Hack & a Sobering Fact about Books
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We discuss why investing in the right tools can boost both happiness and productivity—when it's worth spending money, and when it’s not. We share an easy happiness hack for finding accountability and community to keep up a good habit, and talk about a startling calculation that may change the way you read. Resources & links related to this episode:…
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3765: Calm Your Anxiety with a Self Awareness Journal by Karl Staib of Dig To Fly on How to Reduce Stress
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3765: Karl Staib shares how journaling and meditation can help calm anxiety by bringing more awareness to everyday emotions and expectations. Through the practice of an awareness journal, he sh…
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Prove It! Elizabeth Finkel's Scientific Guide for the Post-Truth Era
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If a stiff dose of medical misinformation is what you're after, look no further than the White House right now. And, on social media and in online forums, countless conspiracy theories reign supreme. In this "post-truth" era, has science lost its authority, or have we lost sight of what scientific proof actually involves? From debates over the orig…
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Not Too Busy To Write is back from series 11 from October 15th with some incredible authors. Here's a little preview of what's to come. Links pennywincerwrites.com The Fold Writer's membership This series of the podcast is sponsored by award winning audio book app xigxag Listeners of Not Too Busy To Write can receive their second book FREE To redee…
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124 | How nature can heal your brain with Darryl Jones, author of (Be)Wilder
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In episode 124, urban ecologist and past guest Darryl Jones returns to discuss the power of nature to heal your brain and other topics from his latest book, (Be)Wilder, which delves into elephants in Thailand, bearded pigs in Borneo, and conservationist farmers in the Snowy Mountains. Darryl also speaks about the recent brain surgery he underwent a…
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Surviving a Doorstep Apocalypse (one year later)
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One year ago, Hurricane Helene brought a thousand-year flood that changed everything here in the mountains of Western North Carolina—entire towns destroyed, highways gone, hospitals, homes, and my own apothecary lost to the waters. In this tender and very personal anniversary episode, I look back on this “doorstep apocalypse” and reflect on what I …
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From Squalor and Fear to Thriving and Helping; an Interview with Psychotherapist Sheri Heller | RDID; 201
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Sheri Heller is many things. She is a psychotherapist, a coach, an interfaith minister, and a supremely talented writer. She is also a trauma survivor, having been raised in the chaos and pain of a home where her mother was suffering from chronic paranoid schizophrenia. Sheri wrote the piece, “An Orphan’s Memorial to Her Dying Mother” and sent it t…
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3764: The Greatest Pleasures In Life AND What Is The Most Important Factor In Being Happy by James Altucher
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3764: James Altucher distills the essence of happiness and pleasure into raw, honest observations about living freely, thinking clearly, and creating daily meaning. Through reflections on simpl…
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John Lennon and Paul McCartney — a partnership that changed cultural history
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The Beatles shook the world to its core in the 1960's and, to this day, new generations continue to fall in love with their songs and their story. At the heart of this phenomenon lies the dynamic between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Few other musical partnerships have been rooted in such a deep, intense and complicated personal relationship. Ian…
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66. Strategies for ADHD and Neurodivergent Writers with Nicole Bross
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Send us a text Preorder A Novel Approach HERE! (Releases on October 15th, 2025) Suzy sits down with Author, Editor, and Book Coach, Nicole Bross to talk about her new book A Novel Approach: Strategies for ADHD Writers. They dive into what makes neurodivergent brains unique, and how you can harness the strengths of your brain function to finish your…
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1955 - I Coulda Been a (Oscar) Contender
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Hey Oscar fans — welcome to the 1955 Oscars for the films of 1954. In case you weren’t aware, 1954 was an absolutely outstanding year full of great movies…some of which even got nominated for Academy Awards! Which means some of the best movies that are still beloved, rewatched, referenced and remade today did NOT get any Oscar love. This includes a…
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On episode 151 Kristine Eckart visits and talks about her new book, Meet Me At Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from the Gilmore Girls. We talk about Rory's booklist, sense of community and important lessons we can learn from the beloved series. Books Recommended: Spells and Forgotten Things by Brianne Randall Hazel Says No by Jessica Burger Gross …
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#266 | Hands Down, the Cheesiest Self-Help Book I’ve Ever Shared on the Podcast—So Why Am I Sharing It?
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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti spotlights Darren Hardy’s “The Compound Effect”, a self-help book about the transformative power of small, consistent choices over time. Vigliotti discusses Hardy’s background, the book’s core message of personal agency, and shares how the concept of compounding influenced his own life. He encourages listeners to embrace daily a…
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E600 - Dominick Domasky - Celebrating 600 Episodes, Tap Into Your Creativity, Go Beyond Learning, Embrace Starting
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Episode 600 - Dominick Domasky - Celebrating 600 Episodes, Tap Into Your Creativity, Go Beyond Learning, Embrace Starting Episode 600 brings the return of Dom Domasky - every one hundred episodes of Living The Next Chapter, Dom returns to celebrate a podcast idea that he gave me 600 episodes ago Dom shares publishing inside information and how we a…
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Little Happier: A Happiness Lesson from Author Kurt Vonnegut’s Uncle
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Gratitude is a key to happiness, and while gratitude journals work for some, alternative practices also work—such as one simple approach suggested by author Kurt Vonnegut's uncle. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and th…
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3763: Shopping by Rose Lounsbury on How to Live a More Intentional Life with Minimalism
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3763: Rose Lounsbury explores how shopping often goes beyond necessity and becomes a way to seek comfort, identity, or even a temporary sense of control. By reflecting on why we shop and how ou…
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'Militarism gone mad' — Labor firebrand hits out at party’s support of AUKUS
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The world feels more dangerous and unpredictable, but with Australia wedged between our traditional ally, America, and our biggest trading partner, China, does our most expensive ever defence project make us more secure, or less? The 2025 Laurie Carmichael Lecture, Australian Sovereignty and the Path to Peace, was recorded on Wednesday 10 September…
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Want to be a better writer? Read these books
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Have you always wanted to write a book of your own? From the outside the publishing industry and writing life can seem mysterious and unattainable. Author and creative writing professor Robert J. Wiersema might be able to help you out. He recommends three books that could take you from wanting to write, to actually doing it. And hear from Liz Crock…
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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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E489 - Author Darlene Campos Shares the Amazing Story of Holocaust Survivor Pete Philipps
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EPISODE 489 - Author Darlene Campos Shares the Amazing Story of Holocaust Survivor Pete Philipps Hello! Hola! I'm Darlene P. Campos, an Ecuadorian-American author who is also a proud Houstonian. I earned my BA in English-Creative Writing with a Medicine and Society Studies minor from the University of Houston (Go Coogs!) and my MFA in Creative Writ…
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E60 - Lauren MacLean Author of Me and My Sit Spot - Find your spot in nature
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EPISODE 60 - Lauren MacLean Author of Me and My Sit Spot - Find your spot in nature About the author Lauren MacLean, an accomplished author and educator, is the creative force behind the Amazon Bestselling children's picture book, "Me and My Sit Spot," and "Finding Common Ground," as well as Sitting With Nature: An Educator's Guide to Sit Spots. Wi…
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E85 - Jim Burns Author of two books for Parents of Adult Children and Empty Nesting
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EPISODE 85 - Our Empty Nest and Doing Life With Your Adult Children For me as a Dad I sensed this empty nest state would equate freedom, my wife Jen has a different take on this - everything and everyone revolved around Jen with the kids here - she knew her role in all of our lives (mine included) now that keep the plates spinning season is over, a…
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3762: How I’m Getting Past Internal Resistance So I Can Live a Life I Love by Elizabeth McDonnell with Tiny Buddha
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3762: Elizabeth McDonnell explains how resistance often keeps us stuck, but even the smallest step forward can spark momentum and clarity. By choosing action over fear, she shows how we can bui…
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3761: How Misplaced Financial Priorities Lead to Lame Excuses by Len Penzo on Overcoming Money Mistakes
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3761: Len Penzo challenges the everyday excuses people make for poor money management, showing how misplaced priorities often lead to financial struggles. Through relatable examples, he highlig…
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The magical system of Middle Earth is Bizarre...
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One of the things I hear over and over is how Tolkien is creating a soft magic system. I think in my mind I define that just as an ambiguous magic system…one where you don’t see magic all that often and then one that also doesn’t go into detail about some of the things that are happening. So I don’t know if some of you have any answers to these que…
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3760: Sangfroid: The Art of Being Cool Under Pressure (and Success) by Ryan Holiday on How to Be More Composed
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3760: Ryan Holiday explores the timeless virtue of sangfroid, the art of keeping calm under pressure, and how it has shaped the success of leaders, athletes, and creatives throughout history. B…
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More Happier: The Joy of Giving Away Toys, the Pleasure of Parasocial Relationships & TV Tourism
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We talk about the energy (and space) gained from giving away items that others will appreciate, and we explore the surprisingly positive aspects of parasocial relationships with podcast hosts and TV personalities. Plus, we dive into the phenomenon of TV tourism. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to the Since You Asked with Lori Gott…
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From Dairy Queen employee to the Queen of Canadian BookTok
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Morgann Book lives up to every part of her last name. Over the last few years, she has become one of Canada’s biggest book influencers, giving book recommendations and sharing her love for reading online. This year, she added a weekly podcast to her line up called Off the Shelf with Morgann Book. She chats about getting her start on TikTok, and wha…
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JRR Tolkien is the best perspective shift writer I've ever read.
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When I was in college, I took a writing class. In that class one of the very first things that they taught was to never, ever, under any circumstances, switch the perspective of your writing. Now, there was a reason for why they forced us into this, because they wanted us to stick to either first person or third person for our writing, and they bel…
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BONUS - Surrender, An Audiobook by Bono of U2 - Dave's Audible Recommendation
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BONUS - Surrender, An Audiobook by Bono of U2 - Dave's Audible Recommendation Surrender, An Audiobook by Bono of U2 - Dave's Audible Recommendation Bono—artist, activist, and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2—has written a memoir: honest and irreverent, intimate and profound, Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he’s lived, the challen…
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E599 - Gary Barnes - The Traction Coach, On a mission to empower everyone that he connects with
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Episode 599 - Gary Barnes - The Traction Coach, On a mission to empower everyone that he connects with My name is Gary Barnes, and it's my mission in life to help people find more creativity, passion, fulfillment, and, yes, wealth in their businesses. To do that, I help people just like you to learn how to get past their self-defeating behaviors. A…
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3759: Some Thoughts on Social Media by Randi Kay of NaturallyRandiKay on How to Live Intentionally
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3759: Randi Kay reflects on the complicated role social media plays in our lives, offering a candid perspective on both its creative potential and its draining effects. She invites readers to r…
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The Secret to Agency Matchmaking With Brennah Davis
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Brennah Davis is the Founder of The Marketing Matchmakers, a service that helps small businesses connect with the right marketing agencies. With over a decade of experience running her own agency and scaling teams, she has developed a proven process for creating successful partnerships across North America and the Caribbean. Brennah combines her fi…
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The Blueprint for Helldivers | Starship Troopers (1997 Film)
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Paul Verhoeven’s adaptation of Heinlein’s classic novel divided critics at the time as many found the satire to be indistinguishable from endorsement, but its antifascist subtext plays a bit different in 2025. In episode 360, join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they compare the film to Helldivers II, try to find the line between satire and approv…
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DLG2325 Understanding Charles Traub's work through talking about his life + childhood.
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Charles H. Traub is a photography legend. His accomplishments are vast. He taught my husband photography at SVA 25 years ago. I was grateful to have a chance to interview him (Charles H. Traub is the chair of the Photography, Video and Related Media department at the School of Visual Arts in New York City)—BUSY GUY), in conjunction with his solo ex…
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A listener asks if there are any comics that the comics dads think are essential reading for being a comic creator. They sure do... and it's not what you'd expect! Today's show Romance novels "Must-Read" Comics List Summary Cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett explore the value of romance novels in storytelling, contrasting their narrative pref…
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Ep.350 - "Journey Of A Heartbreak" W/ Kairos The Writer
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Another interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to upcoming Alt-R&B talent Kairos The Writer off the back of his latest EP release "AND I STILL LOVE". We get into his beginnings, the constant pendulum swing from singing to rapping; learning production and marketing and of course his Top 5. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribu…
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This was the moment Pippin became a man...or a hobbit
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I think you can only really know the measure of a man by how they handle adversity and challenges. In this case, you can only really know the measure of a hobbit by how they handle adversity. None of us like to be in those situations, but how we handle them is the thing that matters the most. I think that’s a huge theme of Tolkien’s writing right n…
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The Republican-run government has shut down, Trump is using misinformation to blame Democrats, and Erin and Alyssa explain what’s at stake. Then they dive into Ezra Klein’s recent bad takeapalooza, on everything from Charlie Kirk’s legacy to pro-life Democrats. And, of course, there’s the latest Epstein files news, some races to watch in Virginia, …
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3758: The Psychology Of Never-Ending Willpower by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on How to Perform Better Under Stress
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3758: Tyler Tervooren explains research showing that people who believe their willpower is unlimited perform better under stress, and that you can train this by changing small actions into auto…
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Genocides are everyone's business, not no-one's business — Gareth Evans, Yassmin Khadra, Daniel Abot's urgent plea for peace
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A frank and impassioned plea for peace by Gareth Evans. As Australia's former Foreign Minister and former president of the International Crisis Group, he's spent most of his career forging real paths to peace globally. From Sudan to Gaza, Myanmar to Ukraine - who can we rely on to stop "forever" wars and genocides? Does Australia have a unique role…
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Mental fog lifted like never before (#126)
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Discussion with Frank Wright about the benefits of an animal product only eating plan in relation to improving physical and mental health. It’s an open and honest discussion about Frank’s own mental health challenges; how he adjusted his diet in multiple ways to bring about better health; and many other health related topics. FRANK WEIGHT @thefrank…
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Vale Dr Jane Goodall — why the renowned primatologist and environmentalist held onto hope
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Primatologist Jane Goodall once said: "It actually doesn't take much to be a difficult woman. That's why there are so many of us." She spoke up. For all the species who go unheard, or unnoticed by humans. She was a giant in the global environmental movement. She first walked into the wild forests of Tanzania as a young woman with no science trainin…
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Episode 287 welcomes back mystery & crime writer, Spencer Gray for a riveting sample reading from his novel, The Stranger in Southridge! Spencer Gray books on Amazon Follow Spencer on Facebook or Instagram Tune in to the KC Sports Authority on YouTube Check out the interview with Spencer in episode 286. Contact the show via email at samplechapterpo…
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Taylor Swift’s Career Timeline Part 2: Lover to TTPD
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After reputation, Taylor Swift pressed the reset button. She had a new record label, a new outlook, and set out to make a new kind of album. But it wouldn’t be all rainbows and purple-pink skies: there were storms brewing on the horizon. This episode picks up where we left off in part 1 with the release of reputation, and we’ll explore Taylor’s car…
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Taylor Swift's Career Timeline Part 1: Debut to Reputation
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There was a time when Taylor Swift got rejected from every record label she approached. Today, there would be a billion-dollar bidding war to get the chance to work with her. So how did she get here? This is part one of the complete timeline of Taylor Swift’s career, from her beginnings as a small town girl in Pennsylvania to her rise to the top of…
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Ep.349 - Coke Bottles & Hating Your Job
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In a week where: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is sentenced to 5 years in prison for criminal conspiracy. Huntington's disease is successfully treated for first time. Keir Starmer announces plans for a compulsory digital ID system, with every UK adult to be issued a "Brit Card”. Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is …
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What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force? And then both of those things meet Gimli? It’s a question that the philosophers have debated for ages, and it was a question that was settled by JRR Tolkien in the chapter The Riders of Rohan, when Eomer meets Aragorn, and then Gimli steps in after something ticks him off.…
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