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Writer Unleashed

Nanci Panuccio

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Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.
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“Learn how acclaimed writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid writer’s block.” Each week, host Kelton Reid chats with guests like Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah, on life after becoming a laureate; #1 New York Times bestselling author, Emily Henry on her past life as a YA mid-lister; Celebrated author, Walter Mosley, on his conflicted feelings after winning a National Book Award; NY Times bestselling author, Lisa Scottoline, on what she learned from literary lion Phili ...
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Ditch Diggers

Mur Lafferty

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Treat your writing like a blue collar job. Doctors don't get doctor block and ditch diggers don't get ditch digger block, and working writers can't get writer's block. Business and humor.
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The Resilient Writers Radio Show

Rhonda Douglas Resilient Writers

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Welcome to the Resilient Writers Radio Show! This is the podcast for writers who want to create and sustain a writing life they love. It's for writers who love books, and everything that goes into the making of them. For writers who wanna learn and grow in their craft, and improve their writing skills. Writers who want to finish their books, and get them out into the world so their ideal readers can enjoy them, writers who wanna spend more time in that flow state, writers who want to connect ...
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A master-class in personal and professional development, ultra-athlete, wellness evangelist and bestselling author Rich Roll delves deep with the world's brightest and most thought provoking thought leaders to educate, inspire and empower you to unleash your best, most authentic self. More at: https://richroll.com
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1 Minute Writing Tip

Katelyn Silva

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A weekly podcast that shares tips on how to overcome any form of writer's block, get crystal clarity on your content, write and publish your manuscript, and use it to establish and grow your author business.
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James Altucher interviews the world's leading peak performers in every area of life. But instead of giving you the typical success story, James digs deeper to find the "Choose Yourself" story - these are the moments we relate to... when someone rises up from personal struggle to reinvent themselves. The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, ...
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The Writers' Block exists to be an encouragement and resource to all writers along their journey! Whether you write as a hobby, if you are a blogger, or you are on your way towards publication, we have something for everyone! Come see us every other Thursday and get your strength back to keep going! And as always, Happy Writing!
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Welcome to StoryADay Presents: I, WRITER – A Writing Podcast about building a fulfilling writing life. Hosted by author and StoryADay founder Julie Duffy, this show helps writers of all kinds—novelists, short-story authors, poets, or anyone building a creative habit—turn writing into a sustainable, joyful practice. Each episode blends practical writing tips with mindset reframes drawn from the I, WRITER Framework (Imagine, Write, Refine, Improve, Triumph, Engage, Repeat), to help you avoid o ...
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Timcast IRL

Timcast Media

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Timcast IRL is hosted by Tim Pool and delivers hard-hitting news and analysis on politics, culture, and current events. Featuring a wide range of guests, the show tackles topics like government overreach, tech censorship, and political division from an independent perspective. Expect uncensored discussions and sharp insights into today's most controversial issues.
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Join J.D. Myall from Writer's Digest and Drexel University on 'Craft Chat Chronicles' for interviews with New York Times best-selling authors. Delve into the art of writing, uncover insights and tips on crafting bestsellers, as well as effective publishing and book marketing. Perfect for aspiring and seasoned writers, and students alike, this podcast combines creative writing expertise with real-world publishing experience. Tune in for transformative literary guidance.
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CEOs and business leaders, management consulting senior partners, ground-breaking professors, thought-provoking writers and journalists, record-setting athletes and coaches, and award-winning actors and celebrities discuss the key issues facing the business world and broader society. Get free access to our newsletter, Monday Morning at 8 am, along with sample episodes from our training programs on www.strategytraining.com. Go to https://www.firmsconsulting.com/promo.
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Writer’s Block

WPGU 107.1 FM

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A podcast hosted by Brenden Nevidomsky talking to writers of the WPGU web writing team about their articles, across different topics around new music, playlists, music think pieces, and the latest in music news.
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Welcome to Making Trouble, the podcast about the trouble we’re having with the things we’re making. Join Molly Naylor and her esteemed guests as they navigate a range of creative hurdles, from the trivial to the existential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Writer's Block

CJSW 90.9 FM

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CJSW’s monthly foray into literature. Hosted and produced by a student driven collective, Writer’s Block is focused on local events, writers, poets, publishers, while keeping an eye on the bigger literary picture across the country and around the world! Writer’s Block airs at 90.9 on the FM dial in Calgary on the third Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m.
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Welcome to Writers Block, a precise and easy to follow step by step procedure to writing a book and self-publishing your work. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writers-block/support
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Welcome to Improbable Walks, the travel podcast that brings you to the streets of Paris, wherever you are. Every episode, we discover a new street in the City of Light, strolling into the hidden history and stories of Paris, block by block. Your host is Canadian writer and long-time parisienne, Lisa Pasold. To support this monthly podcast, please subscribe for free, so you're notified when the next podcast is available. Merci!
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Janel Gonzalez is a writer, mother, recovering perfectionist and reforming people-pleaser who decided to prioritize her spiritual growth in the second half of her life. She holds a Master’s in Psychology but researches different schools of thought to help others with valuable insights and tools along their personal development journey. Her approach helps others shed societal pressures and expectations to connect with their inner selves and embody a new way of being. The Rising Podcast will b ...
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Fascinating People, Fascinating stories. If you're like me, you love to find out how people got to where they are in life, what makes them tick, some of their hurdles, and what made them think they could do it. If so, then join me every Monday as I 'take a walk down Fascination Street' and get to know the stories behind people from every walk of life. "Streetwalkers" include: actors, authors, directors, musicians, pop culture icons, social activists, athletes, screenwriters, comedians, artis ...
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Writing and publishing a phenomenal book doesn’t have to be ridiculously complicated or mind-numbingly overwhelming. From myths and misconceptions to practical tips and sound strategies, Elizabeth Lyons (author, book writing coach, book editor, and founder of Finn-Phyllis Press), helps writers feel more in control of and comfortable with the business of book publishing. Her interviews with fellow authors discussing their writing processes and publishing journeys aim to help you untangle YOUR ...
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The Filmjoe Podcast is where we talk film and cover a lot of different subjects, like film genres, trends in film, spotlights on directors, maybe even some history. All in the spirit for the love and celebration of film. This is the Filmjoe Podcast...Where film talk Happens…..
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Story Blocks Podcast takes 4 very different writers and asks them to write 4 very distinct chapters of a single story. The writers do not talk, plan, or confer in any way. They simply build off of what they hear from the episodes before.
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Indiewood

Cinematography for Actors

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A Podcast for Indie Filmmakers In the world of social media, and fast-paced journalism, knowledge is abound. But with all the noise, finding the right information is near impossible. Especially if you’re a creative working in independent film. Produced by Cinematography For Actors, the Indiewood podcast aims to fix that. This is a podcast about indie filmmakers and the many hats we wear in order to solve problems before, during, and after production. Every month, award-winning Writer/Directo ...
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People Who Do Things

John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald

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Join hosts John H. Matthews (Runt, Designated Survivor) and Laura Buchwald for conversations with creators, including authors, screenwriters, musicians, playwrights and more, as well as chats between the hosts about the basics of writing, inspiration, getting over writer's block, and more.
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The Writer's Block

89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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The WHRO Writer's Block brings together local artists who share a common bond—expressing themselves through writing. Performers include local poets and slam poets, spoken word artists, storytellers, and authors with interludes of music by some of the region’s top musicians. Topics vary from the environment and war to love and race relations. Works range from somber and thought-provoking to lighthearted and comical.
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The Create Unknown

Unknown Media & Studio71

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The Create Unknown interviews the most successful online creators to reveal how they got started and how they keep going. iDubbbz. Vsauce. Casey Neistat. iJustine. PsychicPebbles. We talk to the YouTubers, artists, and streamers who exemplify our mantra of “Make Something. Mean Something.” Part high-level analysis, part hopelessly stupid, Kevin Lieber and Matt Tabor from Vsauce2 dissect the complex business, the unpredictable drama, and the uncertain future of creating online. We’ll see you ...
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Lyric Mastery - Storytelling in Songwriting

Melanie - Certified Story Grid Editor

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Narrative Songwriting Explored. This podcast is all about how you can write a song that tells a story. The LyricMastery Podcast helps you look BEYOND lyric structure and form AND focus on what's important: how to hook, move, and impact your audience. And we achieve that through the power of storytelling. In this podcast, you get amazing tools on how to craft, write, and revise your lyrics without hitting writer's block ever again. Hit subscribe and get ready to get to another level!
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Pastor Ron Anderson is dedicated to Rightly Dividing Scripture through sound exegesis and engaging exposition. These critical elements are essential to accurately applying the Bible to daily life. To understand the Bible as the Author intended, it is imperative to listen to both the voice of the Author and the writer, while taking into consideration the various contextual influences, cultural dynamics, grammatical constructs, and language of the era and culture in which they were used. Overl ...
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Ron Knight (Sirius, The Travel Channel, Chapala Radio, ABC) yucks up the talk with writers, talent n' topics in contemporary media, of the world, subjects of newest releases in book, ebook, audiobook, working titles and works in progress. Covering certain world views and a touch on geopolitics, everything from media, film, screenplay, music, book, interactive, animation, even prose, poetry and essay get an even, open crack.
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In this inspiring episode of The Happy Publishing Podcast, host Erica Glessing dives deep into one of the biggest struggles creative souls face — writer’s block. If you’ve ever felt that a story is trying to come through you but just won’t flow, this episode will help you open the channels and let creativity move freely again. Erica shares three po…
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Thanks to MAINGEAR for speeding up everything for us. Check out the VYBE line that’s making up the core of Matt’s new studio -- and use code CREATE for a free additional year of warranty on desktops: https://maingear.com/ref/656/ Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecreateunknown Matt kicks this week’s episode off by expressing his deep LOA…
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In light of Noah Hawley TV show Alien Earth, Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn and Al revisit the franchise through its seven canon films beginning with Ridley Scott's 1979 classic. While there's plenty of sheer repetition (alien loose, killing people one by one) throughout these properties, the various filmmakers attempt to avoid sure repetition by shiftin…
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Lynn Smith, former national news anchor for NBC News, MSNBC, and CNN Headline New, and now executive communication coach, reframes public speaking as an internal leadership skill, not a performance. She identifies the recurring obstacle as the "brain bully", the inner critic that turns preparation into paralysis, and shows leaders how to retrain it…
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293 / Curious about how conferences can spark inspiration, build connections, and transform your author business? We recap our experiences at Author Nation, share some lessons learned, and highlight community connection possibilities. Panel insights: romance, rom-com, cozy, and more Direct sales, Kickstarter, and translations for authors New tech f…
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Phil and Seamus are joined by Andrew Wilson, Rachel Wilson, & Jake Rattlesnake to discuss the DOJ announcing a full investigation into Antifa after a riot at UC Berkeley, reports emerging the Trump administration is furious over their 50 year mortgage plan, Trump saying Operation Midway Blitz is a massive success, and Tucker Carlson's new details a…
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A Note from James: Wisdom Takes Work is Ryan Holiday’s fourth book exploring the Stoic virtues, and this time he’s taking on the big one — wisdom. His earlier books on courage, temperance, and justice were all great conversations, but this one hit me personally. I’ve often thought I had wisdom, only to realize later that I didn’t — or at least not …
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What's the difference between a character-driven story and a plot-driven story? And how do you know which one you're writing? In this episode, I explain what these terms actually mean, how to identify where your manuscript falls on the spectrum, and—most importantly—how to strengthen whichever element needs more support. You'll learn the two most c…
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Special Guest Host Seamus Coughlin is joined by Phil, Elaad, Shane, & guest Dan Dillon to discuss an illegal immigrant open firing on DHS agents in Chicago, the Trump administration considering denying Visas for fat people, Trump proposing a $2000 stimulus check funded by tariffs, and an Antifa riot erupting at a TPUSA event at UC Berkely. Hosts: S…
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Breaking into the film industry as a screenwriter shouldn’t feel like decoding a riddle. We invited producer and development executive Andrew Lang to lay out the paths that writers can take to get ahead in their careers. From how reps filter the chaos to which competitions actually signal quality, we map the routes that move a script from inbox to …
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Is capitalism still working, or is it due for an upgrade? In this must-watch episode, authors Seth Levine and Elizabeth McBride discuss insights from their book Capital Evolution, sharing what they learned from interviewing top CEOs, including Jamie Dimon, Dan Schulman (PayPal), Peter Stavros (KKR), and others who are helping to reshape the social …
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Tig Notaro is a comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, and co-host of the podcast Handsome. This conversation explores Tig's legendary 2012 set—delivered days after her cancer diagnosis—and how loss became her greatest teacher. We discuss her wild upbringing, choosing presence over performance, the napkin-based writing process, what's going on in…
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In this eye-opening episode of The Happy Publishing Podcast, Publisher Erica Glessing dives deep into one of the most misunderstood parts of writing a book — finding your true audience. 💫 If you’ve ever said “my book is for everyone,” this episode shows you a better way. Erica shares real-life stories that will stay with you — including the emotion…
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Adrien Skye Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Adrien Skye. Adrien is a brand new artist jumping on the scene with her debut E.P. called "The Gothspel of Adrien Skye". In this episode, we get to know Adrien, where she grew up, and how that influenced her decision to move to Los Angeles to begin her music career. She shares…
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It's the bard of Barnsley himself, Mr. Ian McMillan! Ian is a poet and broadcaster. He presents The Verb on BBC R3 and has been a regular on BBC Breakfast, Coast, Pick of the Week, You & Yours, Last Word and The Arts Show. He’s been a castaway on Desert Island Discs! Ian joins Molly for a chat about Time. How do we find more? How do we use it wisel…
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"The point of a planner is to make your life easier, not be a source of guilt and stress." - Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher) Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon are back and dive into the chaotic world of writing! We talk about everything from the trials of managing multiple projects to the absurdities of planner systems. (And talk about a bunch of option…
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In this heart-opening episode of The Happy Publishing Podcast, host Erica Glessing invites listeners to pause, breathe, and lean into the transformative energy of gratitude and appreciation. Drawing from her own early experiences as an author, Erica reflects on the moments she wishes she’d slowed down to celebrate — the quiet compliments, the small…
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"You should absolutely always write spite books." - Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher) Unfortunately, this was recorded some time ago, but the Ditch Diggers tackle everything from the challenges of meeting deadlines to the complexities of AI settlements impacting authors. We touch on recent book releases, whirlwind tours, and the peculiarities of hotel …
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We all have that voice that whispers, "Who are you to think you can write?" In this gentle, thoughtful episode, Julie Duffy shares why those inner critics feel so convincing—and how to move past them. From celebrating small wins to journaling the negative voices into submission, she offers calm, practical ways to rebuild confidence and keep writing…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how a childhood love for storytelling can transform into a successful writing career? Join us as we sit down with USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight, who takes us on a journey from her early passion for writing to becoming a celebrated historical fiction novelist. Eliza shares invaluable insights from her educati…
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Tim, Phil, & Tate are joined by Bryan Callen to discuss airlines canceling more than 700 flights as FAA shutdown begins, theories emerging that the NJ election was rigged, Gen Z women celebrating Zohran Mamdani's win, and Sydney Sweeney refusing to apologize for jeans ad in viral interview. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X)…
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Send us a text Resist the Devil and he will flee from you is yet another phrase that is so often isolated and lifted out of its context and misunderstood and misapplied. Resist the devil and he will flee from you is actually a partial phrase in a paragraph where we find 9 specific and related instructions for believers… this episode… Resist the dev…
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Tonja Withers is a pastor, podcaster and author who has podcasts such as Every Single Morning (currently on YouTube) and The Realities of Being Single (available on podcast platforms everywhere). She has also written books like "A Single Perspective: Every Woman's Journey to Wholeness" and "Paradise in Singleness: Is It Possible?" (both available o…
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In this energetic and insightful episode of the Happy Publishing Podcast, Erica Glessing dives into one of the most important — and often misunderstood — foundations of a successful nonfiction book: your niche. Whether you’re writing your first book or your fifteenth, finding the right niche can be the key to creating a best-selling, high-convertin…
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At 45, Janel has learned that true peace doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from presence. In this reflective Rising Podcast episode, she opens up about the powerful lessons life has taught her: to accept what is, to stop trying to fix or change others, and to honor her own pace without apology. She shares how releasing control and embracing s…
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#1 New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart spoke with us about her past life in academia, falling in love with the YA scene, and returning to the world of TikTok favorite We Were Liars with her latest beachy gothic WE FELL APART. I am joined by a co-host this week, none other than The Book Babe, Milena Gonzalez. E. Lockhart is author of #1 Ne…
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Tim, Phil, Mary, & Brett are joined by Zachary Levi to discuss SCOTUS potentially overturning gay marriage, a judge demanding Trump fully fund food stamp benefits, the impending AI dystopia, and a mysterious comet 3I Atlas stunning scientists. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Mary @PopCultureCrisis (everywhere) Brett @PopC…
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This Modern Masculinity Compilation features Scott Galloway (ep. 826), Terry Crews (ep. 676), Jonathan Haidt (ep. 827), Arnold Schwarzenegger (ep. 784), John W. Price (ep. 939), John Pearson (ep. 739), and Toby Morse (ep. 816). We explore the friendship recession, boys without fathers facing incarceration, and digital isolation that predated COVID.…
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Tim, Phil, Brett, and Libby are joined by Brett Pike to discuss the FAA cutting thousands of flights & may close certain airspace, NYC Fire Chief resigning after Zohran Mamdani election win, outrage after Zohran Mamdani does "Nazi Salute," & CBS spending $10K per day on bodyguards for Bari Weiss. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemai…
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In this heartfelt episode of the Happy Publishing Podcast, CEO and publisher Erica Glessing dives into one of the most common questions authors ask before publishing: “Is my story good enough?” Erica explores the deep-rooted desire for validation that so many writers experience. Authors desire to know whether their book, message, or story is “worth…
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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! Wanting life to be wonderful and wanting to be wonderful aren’t the same thing, and that gap is where today’s conversation lives. Israeli journalist and author Lihi Lapid joins me to talk about motherhood’s messy truths, the pressure to be “more” than "good enough," and the writing choic…
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"Most people can't remember the last time they went to bed and thought: today was fun." In this conversation with Bree Groff, author of Today Was Fun, we recenter the conversation on joy, pleasure, and meaning at work. Bree shares why her mom always said, "I have the best days," what it taught her about how we spend our lives, and why fun is not fr…
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A Note from James Tupac Shakur—one of the greatest rap artists ever—was shot and killed almost two decades ago. What else is there left to say about him? What new things can be said? Well, Jeff Pearlman’s new book, Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur, takes on that challenge. In our conversation, we talk about what Jeff uncovered …
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292 / Are you curious about when to work with a developmental editor, how to get unstuck in your manuscript, and what actually helps authors succeed for the long haul? Editor and book coach Sarah Elle shares insights on the editing process, author mindset, and the strategies—plus pitfalls—every writer should know. When to bring in a developmental e…
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Tim, Phil, Tate, & Elaad are joined by Logan Hall for a special episode of Timcast IRL covering Election Day 2025. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Tate @RealTateBrown (everywhere) Elaad @ElaadEliahu (X) Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guest: Logan Hall @loganclarkhall (X)By Tim Pool, Timcast
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Have you ever felt like writing just isn’t for you — maybe because someone once told you that you weren’t good enough? That your words didn’t measure up? In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of the Happy Publishing Podcast, bestselling author and publisher Erica Glessing explores how emotional scars from our past — especially from teachers…
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What if one book — just one story — could change a life forever? In this deeply moving and commercially inspiring episode of the Happy Publishing Podcast, host Erica Glessing shares two powerful stories that reveal the transformative and life-saving potential of writing and publishing your book. First, Erica opens up about a moment 14 years ago whe…
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Got a story idea but don't know where to begin? You're not alone. Many writers either freeze at "Chapter One" or spend months planning without ever drafting. In this episode, I walk you through the essential things you need to know before you write your first scene. So you can stop overthinking and start writing today. Episode Web Page Not sure if …
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Tim, Phil, & Ian are joined by Mark Grimes to discuss Trump endorsing Andrew Cuomo for NYC Mayor, Cuomo projected to win against Mamdani according to NYC Kalshi data, the Trump admin to cut 50% of food stamps, and Nancy Pelosi announcing she will not seek reelection. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Ian @IanCrossland (ever…
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