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Short, effective hypnosis sessions to improve your mental health and well-being, designed to give you a boost, some relief from stress or anxiety, and help you if you’re struggling to cope. Each episode is just long enough for you to take time out to listen to it whenever you want and wherever you are, without disturbing your routine. After the short introduction you can then just close your eyes, relax, and have a mini-break from the stress around you. Ursula James has been a clinical and m ...
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Petrified Voices

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This podcast is an audio version of Ursula James’s book ’The Source - A Manual of Everyday Magic’. Once completed, the podcast will involve interviews with people who have different views about our inner voices, and conversations with people who are working their way through The Source itself.
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Imaginary Worlds

Eric Molinsky | QCODE

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Imaginary Worlds sounds like what would happen if NPR went to ComicCon and decided that’s all they ever wanted to cover. Host Eric Molinsky spent over a decade working as a public radio reporter and producer, and he uses those skills to create thoughtful, sound-rich episodes about science fiction, fantasy, and other genres of speculative fiction. Every other week, he talks with filmmakers, screenwriters, novelists, comic book artists, game designers, and anyone who works in the field of make ...
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** Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks ** Host David Barr Kirtley, author of the book Save Me Plz and Other Stories, talks geek culture with guests such as Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Richard Dawkins, Simon Pegg, Bill Nye, Margaret Atwood, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Ursula K. Le Guin. Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy has appeared on recommended podcast lists from NPR, The Guardian, Wired, The A.V. Club, BBC America, CBC Radio, WVXU, io9, Omni, The St ...
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Fiction Fans

Lilly and Sara

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“We read books – and other words, too.” Two cousins read and discuss a wide variety of books from self pub to indie to trad pub. Episodes are divided into a “Spoiler Free” conversation and then a clearly delineated “Spoiler-y” discussion, so listeners can enjoy every episode regardless of whether they’ve read the book or not. Most of the books covered on the podcast are Fantasy, Science Fiction, or some middle ground between the two, but they also read Literary Fiction, Poetry, and Non Ficti ...
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Best Health Podcast 4 years running at The People’s Choice Podcast Awards 🏆 Mental was created by Bobby Temps to break down mental health stigma and discrimination. Joined by special guests, the podcast is a safe space to hear honest and insightful mental health interviews in the hope listeners will feel more empowered to continue the conversation with others. Every other Thursday we delve into a factor in mental health and how to better manage it. You’ll also better understand different con ...
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The Workforce Show

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The Workforce Show offers conversations with men and women in different occupations that inspire and teach. Shows are offered in segments of: Science and Technology, Government Contracting Trends, and Executive. There are also programs covering other fields. A program created for a multi-generational community of engaged listeners. Sign-up to receive regular updates on new interviews and learning events: http://tinyurl.com/lf9ulwc
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Peeling back the onion on our health is a discovery of the root cause of our imbalances. It can also be an experiment in humility. Cheryl Paswater and Nancy Campbell are educators and culinary nutritional chefs both working in the integrative and functional medicine world who are here to escort you through your health journey.
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Your hosts see Odysseus back on Ithaca in The Last Song of Penelope, the final book in the Songs of Penelope Trilogy by Claire North. They talk about impossible love triangles, poorly thought out revenge strategies, and how badly Athena needs a hug. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their so…
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This episode will help you do some mental housekeeping in order to clear the way for new and more effective ways of getting what you want from life. IMPORTANT: Please do not listen to this audio when doing anything else – especially driving. For more information about Ursula's hypnosis mp3s, books and training go to: www.ursulajames.co.uk You can f…
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Matthew Kressel joins us to discuss Fantastic Fiction at KGB, a monthly science fiction reading series in New York City. Support the Fantastic Fiction at KGB fundraiser over at www.gofundme.com/f/fantastic-fiction-reading-series-at-the-kgb-bar. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad…
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I didn't want the summer to end without joining in on the 50th anniversary celebrations of Jaws. I spent summers on Cape Cod as a kid, where I often heard that Jaws was filmed nearby on Martha's Vineyard. In fact, I recently went back and visited an exhibit on the 50th anniversary of Jaws at the Martha Vineyard Museum. So this week, I'm playing one…
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Your hosts speak with Liz Shipton, author of Dot Slash Magic, about technology based magic, writing storylines just to be contrary, and creating both spicy and sanitized versions of a story. Also, dick magic. Find more from Liz: https://lizshipton.com/ https://instagram.com/lizshiptonauthor https://tiktok.com/@lizshipton https://bsky.app/profile/li…
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In this special 600th episode David Barr Kirtley interviews his wife Steph Grossman, short story writer and co-host of the Basement Girls horror podcast. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley
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Your hosts discuss The House on Utopia Way, Stefan Mohamed’s surreal, genre-blending detective noir novel. They talk about (not) getting lost in the weirdness of the setting, metaphors that feel natural, and how important it is to have sympathetic characters who bring it all together. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the followi…
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This short hypnosis audio will help you let go of stress and things that have bothered and disturbed you. IMPORTANT: Please do not listen to this audio when doing anything else – especially driving. For more information about hypnotherapy, Ursula's hypnosis mp3s, books and training go to: www.ursulajames.co.uk You can find all the details of the on…
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Coney Island still has the classic amusements you’d expect today like roller coasters, water slides, and carnival games. But over a century ago, it looked more like a proto–Disney World, with multiple theme parks, colossal buildings, and wildly imaginative rides. The most extravagant park along the boardwalk was Dreamland. At Dreamland, you could t…
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Your hosts read Starstruck by Aimee Ogden, a bittersweet, whimsical novella. They talk about fantastical settings, interpersonal conflict, and sympathetic characters (who they still sometimes want to shake and yell “just talk to each other already!!”) Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their …
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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book Storyteller: Writing Lessons and More from 27 Years of the Clarion Writers’ Workshop by Kate Wilhelm. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley
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Your hosts are joined by Krystle Matar to discuss The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. They wonder why no one talks about Gatsby being a crime lord, throw around wild F. Scott conspiracy theories, and rank the characters from least shitty to most shitty. (It's all of them. They're all the most shitty) Find more from Krystle: https://bsky.app/pr…
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This episode will help you enjoy life to the full, so that when good things are happening you can really embrace them. It's a way of making sure you recognize that whatever else happens, you are in control of how you feel. IMPORTANT: Please do not listen to this audio when doing anything else – especially driving. For more information about hypnoth…
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Creating a musical score for interactive video games is like trying to hit a moving target. Luckily, Hans Zimmer’s studio Bleeding Fingers has developed some clever strategies. I talk with their CEO Russell Emanuel and musicians Thom Lukas and Giovanni Rios about how they create innovative scores for games like Arknights, and why they thrive under …
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Your hosts read Future's Edge by Gareth L. Powell. They talk about post-apocalyptic near futures, love triangles where no one is wrong, and stories that might work better as movies. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” - Josh…
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Matt London joins us to discuss narrative design, George R. R. Martin, and the new book Grace Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring by George Truscott. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley
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Your hosts don’t do justice to The Tombs of Atuan, the second of Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea novels, but they DO discuss standalone sequels, the differences in coming of age stories between genders, claustrophobic settings, and classic fantasy. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:…
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This episode focuses on reminding you that you need to look after yourself, first and foremost. Only then can you help others properly. IMPORTANT: Please do not listen to this audio when doing anything else – especially driving. For more information about hypnotherapy, Ursula's hypnosis mp3s, books and training go to: www.ursulajames.co.uk You can …
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The production design of the film Fantastic Four: First Steps is an homage to the early ‘60s comics created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. While Kirby is best known for his bold, fist-popping drawing style, he was also a great storyteller who redefined what comic books could be. He was appreciated by hardcore fans at the time, but he never got the sam…
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This week's episode will will help you get on with things and stop making excuses. It will help you feel better as you get things done. IMPORTANT: Please do not listen to this audio when doing anything else – especially driving. For more information about hypnotherapy, Ursula's hypnosis mp3s, books and training go to: www.ursulajames.co.uk You can …
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Your hosts are joined by Andrew Cartmel to discuss Like a Bullet, the latest addition to his nefarious Paperback Sleuth mystery novels. They talk about wartime novels, the allure of ill-begotten Nazi good, and Cordelia’s “go get ‘em, but have a backup plan just in case" approach to encounters. Find more from Andrew: https://reclaimedradio.com/shows…
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This episode will help you get a good night's sleep. When the hypnosis finishes you can choose to either open your eyes and wake up or continue into a deep, restful sleep IMPORTANT: Please do not listen to this audio when doing anything else – especially driving. For more information about hypnotherapy, Ursula's hypnosis mp3s, books and training go…
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When Arvind Ethan David was a student, he decided to adapt the Douglas Adams novel Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency into a play. Arvind didn’t imagine that Adams would show up to see the play (which he did), nor that Arvind would grow up to become a caretaker of Adams’ legacy. Arvind just released an audiobook called Douglas Adams: The Ends …
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Your hosts are joined by James Lloyd Dulin to talk about the first book in his recently-completed Malitu Trilogy, No Heart for a Thief. They discuss dark plotlines (but not Dark Fantasy (tm) necessarily), dual stories, and traumatized characters. They also talk about writing plots that criticize colonization as a white person and retrospective char…
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Your hosts discuss A Murder for Miss Hortense by Mel Pennant. They talk about murder mystery tropes, new (to them) settings, and octogenarian character casts. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” - Josh Woodward for the use o…
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The aim of this week's episode is to help you get energized. IMPORTANT: Please do not listen to this audio when doing anything else – especially driving. For more information about hypnotherapy, Ursula's hypnosis mp3s, books and training go to: www.ursulajames.co.uk You can find all the details of the online Clinical Hypnosis training and how to si…
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The animated TV series Pantheon (streaming on Netflix) asks what if you could upload your mind to the Internet? Would still be human? Would we create a virtual paradise where everyone got to live forever? Or would we find new and more sophisticated ways to destroy each other? I talk with Pantheon showrunner Craig Silverstein and Ken Liu, the author…
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Your hosts are joined by Emily Paxman to talk about murder, mayhem, and magic in her debut novel, Death on the Caldera. The conversation ranges from Agatha Christie influences, to complex family dynamics, to who we were rooting for as love interest for our intrepid heroine. They also discuss creating a fantastical version of the 1920s, and volcanic…
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This week's audio contains suggestions about getting the best out of each and every day. Make today count! IMPORTANT: Please do not listen to this audio when doing anything else – especially driving. For more information about hypnotherapy, Ursula's hypnosis mp3s, books and training go to: www.ursulajames.co.uk You can find all the details of the o…
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Your hosts welcome Laura Elliott to talk about her debut gothic horror novel, Awakened. They discuss unethical medical research, fraught family dynamics, and toxic love triangles. Find more from Laura: https://x.com/TinyWriterLaura https://www.instagram.com/tinymeetsworld/ Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians…
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Murderbot is a killing machine in the far future that would rather spend its time binging an intergalactic soap opera. Shooting bad guys with lasers is much less stressful than making eye contact or engaging in small talk with humans. Murderbot is also the main character of Martha Wells’ best-selling series of books, The Murderbot Diaries. The book…
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Your hosts read “Walls Of Shira Yulun” by Dariel R.A. Quiogue and “Waste Flowers” by Bryn Hammond, two novellas in Mongol-inspired fantasy settings published in one volume. Your hosts compare how fantasy is integrated into each story, different approaches to fight scenes, and the horrors of war. The only character names Lilly didn't have to look up…
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This episode contains suggestions to help you keep your mind at peace. IMPORTANT: Please do not listen to this audio when doing anything else – especially driving. For more information about hypnotherapy, Ursula's hypnosis mp3s, books and training go to: www.ursulajames.co.uk You can find all the details of the online Clinical Hypnosis training and…
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Your hosts read Saint Death's Herald, the second book in the Saint Death series. They discuss how much they remembered from book 1, and how that affected their experience with book 2. They also talk about the various relationships (from heartwarming to delightfully toxic) and their favorite animal companions (all of them. Every single animal, dead …
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Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, and Matt London join us to discuss Season 2 of the Disney+ series Andor, a prequel to the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley
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This week's episode will help you think more clearly and reduce the brain fog. IMPORTANT: Please do not listen to this audio when doing anything else – especially driving. For more information about hypnotherapy, Ursula's hypnosis mp3s, books and training go to: www.ursulajames.co.uk You can find all the details of the online Clinical Hypnosis trai…
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Next year marks the 60th anniversary of Dark Shadows. The gothic soap opera wasn’t originally intended to include a vampire, but when creator Dan Curtis introduced the character of Barnabas Collins in a last-ditch effort to avoid cancellation, he inadvertently launched a cultural phenomenon. As portrayed by actor Jonathan Frid, the character of Bar…
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Your hosts are joined by Lilly's cats to discuss Chai and Cat-tales by Lynn Strong. They cover how much they love cats, the unexpected delight of finding recipes in a novel, how much they love cats, inclusive fantasy in a cozy setting, how much they love cats, what makes a romance and finally, how much they love cats. Lilly did cut some of the cat …
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