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BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. Interviews, lists, rankings, retrospectives, recommendations, and much more, featuring people who know and love books.
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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Jon Stewart and The Daily Show News Team cover today's biggest headlines. The “Ears Edition” of The Daily Show features full episodes, extended content, exclusive interviews, and more. The Daily Show: Ears Edition listeners can use discount code "TDS20” for 20% off all The Daily Show products on ParamountShop.com. Watch The Daily Show weeknights on Comedy Central at 11/10c or stream it on Paramount+.
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Listen to A Closer Look and more in the audio edition of Late Night with Seth Meyers, weeknights at 12:35/11:35c on NBC.
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Jordan Sorcery and Stu from Miniature Realms are reading the original fiction published by Games Workshop for Warhammer, 40k, and Dark Future.
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Book collectors and literary enthusiasts unite in first-of-it’s-kind podcast. Goldsboro Book’s Managing Director and Co-Founder, David Headley an award-winning bookseller and renowned literary agent, explores all aspects of publishing and book collecting, interviewing bestselling and upcoming authors, whilst sharing his own insights on book investing and the most inspiring reads to add to your collection.
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Topical comedy from the sharpest satirical minds in the business. Listen first on BBC Sounds, every Friday. Is the news driving you up the wall? You’re not alone. Let the comedians take the strain and work out what’s been funny this week. Features BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, The Naked Week and Too Long; Didn’t Read. Listen on BBC Sounds, seven days earlier than anywhere else, and subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss an episode.
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***WINNER 2024 Podcast Awards, Arts*** Comic Book Club News gives you the comic book news you need to know first thing in the morning, every weekday. From the creators of the long-running Comic Book Club podcast, Comic Book Club News recaps breaking news stories from Marvel, DC Comics, and beyond, Monday through Friday. Got tips or stories you'd like us to cover? Email us at [email protected].
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The First Editing Podcast helps writers succeed! Learn how to successfully write, edit, publish, and launch your book today from proven leaders and talented writers. Discover the latest tips, tools, and tricks to publishing independently, traditionally, or as a hybrid publisher. Listen to our carefully selected, knowledge-based interviews with the leading writing-industry experts. We’ll provide insight and up-to-date guidance in the ever-evolving world of publishing. Learn how to plan, what ...
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All the stories and lore from League of Legends, recorded in a format easy to enjoy. I only started the game recently (October 2019), but I instantly fell in love with Runeterra and the personalities who live there. I’ve searched for easier ways to consume these stories, and eventually decided to narrate them myself. I am not a professional voice actor. I am first, and foremost, a writer and a storyteller. This podcast is meant to create the foundation so that, someday, I might narrate my ow ...
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A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.
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Vermont Edition brings you news and conversation about issues affecting your life. Host Mikaela Lefrak considers the context of current events through interviews with news makers and people who make our region buzz.
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Join Mike Schubert, a grown man reading the Harry Potter series for the first time, as he sits down with HP fanatics to poke fun at plot holes, make painfully incorrect predictions, and bask in the sassiness of the characters. Schubes and his guests cover a portion of the Harry Potter franchise each week, taking you on a journey through your childhood, this time with the rose-tinted glasses off. Follow Potterless on Twitter (@PottterlessPod) and Instagram (@PotterlessPodcast), and learn more ...
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We’re Ashley and Liz, two real-life besties who’ve loved books since we first learned to read, so naturally, we started a podcast! We would say the rest is history but in actuality, it's just the beginning. So come join us in the next chapter of our lives as we introduce ourselves, and laugh our way through the world of books with a focus on Fantasy, Romantasy, and Dark Romance. Of course we have love for all book genres, but those are our absolute favorites! Don't be shy, subscribe! New Pod ...
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Interviews with Authors of Big Ideas about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/big-ideas
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Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips
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Fiction Writing Made Easy is your go-to podcast for practical, no-fluff tips on how to write, edit, and publish a novel—from first draft to finished book. Hosted by developmental editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo, this show breaks down the fiction writing process into clear, actionable steps so you can finally make progress on your manuscript. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer looking to sharpen your skills, each episode offers insights on novel writing, story struct ...
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Book Writing Made Simple | How to Write a Book, Author, Self-Publishing, Christian Books, Biblical Encouragement
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***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** Ready to write your first book and make an impact? Do you feel overwhelmed with how to start, be organized, and the writing process itself? Are you needing encouragement to share your God story without feeling terrified? I’m so excited that you’re here on Book Writing Made Simple! This podcast will help you organize your thoughts, simplify the writing process and make writing your book a priority in your busy schedule so you can make a kingdom impact. Hey ...
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Pandora's Longbox is a weekly podcast discussing and ranking every series from DC Comics' 2011 controversial reboot, The New 52. Each week, we read a different collected edition from this publishing era, discuss its pros (and many cons) and its place in DC Comics history, and rank it against all the New 52 books we've read up to that point.
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Pre-order History's Strangest Deaths and get 17% off: https://www.booktopia.com.au/history-s-strangest-deaths-riley-knight/book/9781761472589.html Welcome along to Half-Arsed History! It's a weekly podcast highlighting absurd and entertaining stories from history. Three times a week, it helps host Riley Knight feel as though his useless history degree has some kind of real-world relevance. Get in touch: [email protected] Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/halfarsedhist ...
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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...
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Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
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The Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour features Buddhist philosophy in a practical, common sense vernacular. Sharon’s natural wisdom, sense of humor and the ease with which she translates these teachings forge an intimate connection with the listener. From everyday experiences to pithy revelations, each podcast is a journey on the path of self-discovery. Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is one of the first to bring mindfulnes ...
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Welcome to the world of Harry Potter book collecting! Each episode, hosts Carly, Erik, and Melanie discuss the never ending adventure of collecting Harry Potter translations from all over the world. Join in as they explore the physical books that helped make Harry Potter a worldwide phenomenon. Whether it is a conversation about different cover art, spreading the need to know information about that rare translation or signed book, or everyday magical chatter, they’ve got you covered! Dialogu ...
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Fantasy Football fans, this is the podcast for you. Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio provide detailed fantasy football analysis combining in-depth stats and film study to help you win your league and earn bragging rights over your friends, coworkers or family. A mix of humor and pop-culture references keep the show fresh and light, & will expose you to new movies, music, books and more!
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Cara Clare and James Blatch host a weekly light-hearted chat about all things self publishing. Join the Word Count Club to be a part of the accountability partnership. We'll support each other in getting the words done :) Send in your questions, comments and talking points to our discord channel.
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The Next Big Idea is a weekly series of in-depth interviews with the world’s leading thinkers. Join hosts Rufus Griscom and Caleb Bissinger — along with our curators, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink — for conversations that might just change the way you see the world. New episodes every Thursday.
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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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Pray Morning and Evening Prayer according to the 1662 International Edition of the Book of Common Prayer. Through this discipline, a Christian reads the Old Testament once a year, the New Testament three times a year, and the Psalms every month. Anglican spirituality is deeply rooted in daily conforming ourselves to the study of God’s Word and the cycle of confession, supplication, praise, and thanksgiving. This daily service is a great way for people of all backgrounds and schedules to pray ...
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Welcome to the world of creative writing and story mastery with Maxwell Alexander Drake and Marie Mullany, your guides to Releasing Your Inner Dragon. This author podcast is a treasure trove of writing tips and advice, sparking inspiration and ah-ha moments for every stage of an author’s career. Drake, an award-winning novelist and creative writing teacher, brings his experience from the gaming world and beyond, while Mullany, author of the Sangwheel Chronicles and YouTuber, shares her exper ...
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Rob is a Marvel Comic Book Fan of over 30 years - Will is a MCU Fan who has never read a Marvel Comic! Together they’re re-watching Marvel movies & TV shows and comparing the original comic books to the movies that become a global phenomenon! In this podcast you’ll got lots of fun, lots of laughs, and more Marvel trivia than you’ll know what to do with!
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Join hosts Matt and Tina as they discuss all things story, writing, finding your voice, and more! We'll explore writing and storytelling as a general topic, but we will also spend some time dissecting and talking about popular works like our first focus: "Heartstopper!"
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Jump paws first into the diverse world of the Furry Fandom with "Straight from the Muzzle"! Join our hosts: Space, Paradox, Ruby, Byx, Kyra, and Deer as they discuss diversity, harp on hot takes, and traverse tangents while taking a deeper look into the furry community. Send us an email: [email protected]
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Welcome to DIYSalvation—where you own your faith journey. I’m Esther Obele, breaking down God’s Word and tough topics to help you live Kingdom-first. If this episode blessed you, don’t keep it to yourself—subscribe, share it with someone, leave a review, and stay connected! 🌐 Visit: www.treasureforce.org📚 Shop books: selar.com/m/esther-obele1📩 Reach out: [email protected] or [email protected] And follow me on social media:@pstestherr on Instagram, Pst Esther on Facebook, and @PstEO ...
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Gonzo, Bronze, Cara, and occasional guests present a reactionary reading of the first edition of the Book of Mormon devoid of a religious context. Join us weekly as we read and react to the text of this book that has been identified as a singular work: it's the only book all educated people know about but have not read.
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Host Elle Gonzalez Rose drags her friends and family along for the ride as she tackles reading all 84 chapters of the boyband fan fiction she wrote when she was 12. It's more embarrassing than you think.
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Jesse Blaze Snider is the hero we need, bipartisan & scrutinizing. Like a nerd culture Arthur Fonzarelli, he will give you that perfect advice you need or jump some sharks to save the day himself. He’s a geek like you. A fan of the source material FIRST, who believes that geeks need to get their geek news from other geeks or it’s all bull$#!+. He’s a professional comic book writer whose credits include Marvel, DC, Image, Disney*Pixar, the Muppets & a lot more. He’s an English major, a music ...
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A virtual reading discussion club for personal productivity enthusiasts.
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We talk about books, life, and occassionally movies. Reading List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MrUOV-tSESafVr4wnCjnLwUks0ydV8BVxVOaCg3hk88/edit?usp=drivesdk
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The Collective meets at the Art Depot NR3 Norwich each week, making art of all kinds. This is our podcast, 'the sound of art.' Catch us on the first day of each month at midday. April's edition features the music of Mark C. Sargeant and a performance by the experimental music/arts group Plank.
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Telling Jefferson Lies: Debunking the Myth that America was Founded as a Christian Nation
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Season Two is here! The first episode was posted on April 14. Telling Jefferson Lies chronicles how history can be hijacked for ideological and political purposes, as well as a much broader story about the surge of Christian nationalism and the misuse of history which often goes along with it. The series begins with an in-depth consideration of the methods of Christian nationalist story teller David Barton. Then I tell the story of how his book on Jefferson was pulled from publication in 201 ...
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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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Congress is the least liked and perhaps least understood part of government. But it’s vital to our constitutional government. Congress is the only branch equipped to work through our diverse nation’s disagreements and decide on the law. To better understand the First Branch, join host Kevin Kosar and guests as they explain its infrastructure, culture, procedures, history, and more.
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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor ahead of the All Blacks v France series
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There are new faces across the board for the first All Blacks test of the season. Four uncapped All Blacks will be unleashed in Dunedin, with number 8 Christian Lio-Willie and lock Fabian Holland starting, while prop Ollie Norris and flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi will storm off the bench. On the French side of things, with five debutants featuring in t…
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Brad Jacobs: Franchise NZ Chairman and Coffee Club Director on the proposed trespass rules
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Franchises could soon have the ability to trespass someone across multiple sites. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is beefing up the current laws, calling them no longer fit for purpose. He's also proposing doubling the maximum fines for trespassing on businesses, and increasing the maximum period to three years. Franchise New Zealand Chairman and C…
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Daily Evening Prayer (7/3/25): Psalm 18; Proverbs 16; Philippians 3 and a brief reading from The Books of Homilies
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Daily Evening Prayer (7/3/25) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalm 18; Proverbs 16; Philippians 3 and a brief reading from The Books of Homilies To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/ To own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/ To own a prayer b…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Friday 4th of July, the Government's given businesses the power to trespass people from multiple locations, Franchise NZ Chairperson Brad Jacobs tells Ryan about the difference this will make. It's the first All Blacks test of the year, Newstalk ZB voice of rugby Elliot Smith joins Ryan f…
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Felicity Foy: Far North District Councillor on changes to insulation standards
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Changes to rigid insulation standards are predicted to cut new-build costs by an average of $15 thousand. They'll give more flex to requirements in the building code by the end of the year, in a bid to cut down rising construction costs. The Government's also looking to make the Far North a separate 'climate zone', stating the region’s warmer clima…
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Ryan Bridge: National's week of law and order announcements
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The award for most press releases and announcements on a single issue must got to National this week. Law and Order was front and centre - announcements about everything from first responders to coward punches. It was an assault of announcements. Now, announcements don't make streets safer. Announcements don't fix problems on their own. This was a …
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Jeff talks about Hot Girls with Balls with author Benedict Nguyen. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. The Book Riot Podcast Live at Powell’s on July 9th, 2025 This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate com…
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Daily Morning Prayer (7/3/25): Psalms 15-17; Proverbs 15; Luke 15 and a brief reading from The Books of Homilies
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Daily Morning Prayer (7/3/25) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalms 15-17; Proverbs 15; Luke 15 and a brief reading from The Books of Homilies To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/ To own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/ To own a prayer boo…
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Diamond Owes Dynamite $1 Million, Universal Monsters Goes Black And White, Comic Book Club News Up For Podcast Award | Comic Book Club News For July 3, 2025
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Diamond owes Dynamite $1 million. Universal Monsters goes black and white. Comic Book Club News up for Podcast Awards. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir…
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Understanding Sunscreen Ingredients And Which Ones You Need
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Summer is here, which means it’s the season for soaking up the sun. But it’s important to do so responsibly, considering the strong link between sun exposure and skin cancer. There are a lot of sunscreens on the market, so Hosts Flora Lichtman and Ira Flatow join dermatologist Jonathan Ungar to discuss what ingredients to look for and how they work…
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Best Of: Life Lessons From Wired Co-Founder Kevin Kelly
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Sign up for our daily Substack here! Kevin Kelly has made a career out of looking to the future. He helped pioneer online social networking all the way back in the 1980s, and he co-founded Wired, the magazine devoted to digital technology, when the internet was still an infant. But in his new book, Excellent Advice for Living, he looks backward. It…
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The surprising history (and politics) of emoji, with Keith Houston
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1096. This week, we look at the world of emoji with Keith Houston, author of "Face with Tears of Joy." He discusses the long history of emoji, from ancient origins to early computer character sets, and the formal process of proposing new emoji to the Unicode Consortium. We also look at how emoji can be blends of multiple characters and tell us more…
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Bonus: From Stuck to Breakthrough: How Three Writers Found Their Path Forward
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What if the reason you're stuck on your novel isn't about talent or creativity, but simply a missing piece of the puzzle that could change everything? Every writer knows that soul-crushing feeling of being completely stuck. Not just procrastinating or battling writer's block, but that specific paralysis where you love your story idea, want to write…
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Tickets for the Half-Arsed History 2025 Book Tour will be available in 24 HOURS
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Watch this space - the links to snag your tickets to the live shows in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane will go up on Friday afternoon, and the tickets likely won't last. Be ready! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tamah Alley: Central Otago Mayor on the long-term agreements between regions and central government
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The Government's one step closer to reaching long-term agreements on the future of some of our fastest-growing areas. It's agreed to negotiate with councils in Auckland, Western Bay of Plenty, and Central Otago, on 10-year deals to boost economic growth, housing and infrastructure. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says "small decisions" should be kept wi…
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Daily Evening Prayer (7/2/25): Psalms 12-14; Proverbs 14; Philippians 2
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Daily Evening Prayer (7/2/25) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalms 12-14; Proverbs 14; Philippians 2 To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/ To own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/ To own a prayer book, visit: https://anglicanway.org/product…
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Announcing: History's Strangest Deaths, the first Half-Arsed History book
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History's Strangest Deaths, the first Half-Arsed History book, releases on the 5th of August across the Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand region. Pre-order your copy from Booktopia or A&U: AU/NZ: https://www.booktopia.com.au/history-s-strangest-deaths-riley-knight/book/9781761472589.html International: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Ril…
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Ruth Richardson: Former Finance Minister on the need for a publicly funded election policy-costing unit
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A former Finance Minister believes there's a need for a publicly funded body to find out what election promises would cost. Act and New Zealand First have shot down current Finance Minister Nicola Willis' proposal, which would have allowed resources from the public sector to cost policies of political parties up to 10 months before an election. Rut…
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Andor & Rogue One: The Only Truly Great Disney Star Wars - A "Coolest Pick" Special Edition
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In a galaxy oversaturated with half-baked sequels, empty nostalgia, and corporate fan fiction, Rogue One and Andor stand alone. Today on Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider throws down the lightsaber of truth and celebrates the only great Star Wars storytelling to come out of Disney’s era. Born from a single sentence in the A New Hope crawl, Rog…
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Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO on the $41 million investment into Oranga Tamariki staff training
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The Minister for Children's $41 million workforce investment is expected to train and retain youth care staff. Karen Chhour says her new funding follows a 2023 Oranga Tamariki review, which found many workers weren't equipped to deal with the high needs of some kids in care. The boost will qualify more staff, recruit capable workers to vacant posit…
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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Sean “Diddy” Combs' conviction
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People are swarming outside a New York courthouse following Sean “Diddy” Combs' conviction. The 55-year-old hip hop mogul's been found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution. But he's been acquitted of his more serious charges, of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of sex trafficking. US Correspondent Mitch McCann is outside the cou…
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Ryan Bridge: There should be instant fines for loss of data
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Yesterday was a bad day for some of my pet peeves. I couldn't find a carpark in town, I had to visit a supermarket, and Qantas suffered a data hack. Nothing drives me more crazy than a business —big or small, although in this case very big— asking too many personal questions and getting too many personal details about their customers. Unnecessarily…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 3rd of July 2025, the government's ready to start negotiating with councils on regional city deals, Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley shares her thoughts. Minister for children Karen Chhour yesterday announced more money for Oranga Tamariki staff's professionalism training, Child Matter…
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Who wants to turn on the stove and cook dinner this time of year when you could stop by a local snack bar instead? Eating out at these seasonal restaurants is a beloved summer tradition in our region. Seven Days food writer and editor Melissa Pasanen shares some of her favorite snack menu items, like the smash burgers from Gondola's Snack Bar in Mo…
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Announcing THE FUNDAMENTALS OF STORYTELLING on-demand course, available now. Visit storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50 for 50% off, now through July 7, 2025. Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50, now through July 7, for 50% off. For access to writing templates and workshee…
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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Canadian Caper, when the Canadian government smuggled six US diplomats out of Tehran during the Iran Hostage Crisis using a CIA-backed fake film. History's Strangest Deaths, the first Half-Arsed History book, releases on the 5th of August across the Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand region. Pre-order your copy f…
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Daily Morning Prayer and the Litany (7/2/25): Psalms 9-11; Proverbs 13; Luke 14
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Daily Morning Prayer and the Litany (7/2/25) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalms 9-11; Proverbs 13; Luke 14 To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/ To own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/ To own a prayer book, visit: https://anglicanway.org…
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Jim Shooter Remembered, Marvel Returns To Newsstands, Invincible Compendium Line Expands | Comic Book Club News For July 2, 2025
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Jim Shooter has died at age 73. Marvel Comics is heading back to newsstands. The Invincible Universe compendium line is expanding. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht…
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In ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ Paleontology Is Still The Star
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The latest Jurassic World movie, “Jurassic World Rebirth,” is out today. The movie stars Scarlett Johansson (“The Avengers”) and Mahershala Ali (“Moonlight”). Their characters make a dangerous journey to an island chock-full of dinosaurs to get their hands on some dino blood for a life-saving heart medicine. But unfortunately for them, and luckily …
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Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation is a great example of good, straight forward storytelling. Yes, it’s an action movie with big stunts. Yes, you have to suspend your disbelief. Yes, it’s Tom Cruise. But there’s more craft in this movie than meets the eye. This episode, I’ll show you what I mean and Valerie will give her take on the interesting varia…
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52 First Dates - Batwoman v1: Hydrology
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And so it happens with a randomised wheel, we're back this week with a book that's all killer, no filler as we come round to the New 52 relaunch of Batwoman. The gayest book in the line just missed Pride, but it was well worth the wait as we dig into all the comings and goings of Miss Kate Kane, Gotham's Boldest Buttkicker and Lovingest Lesbian. Co…
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Laura Marshall: Library and Information Association of New Zealand Executive Director on AI books in libraries
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Books written by artificial intelligence have been finding their way onto local library shelves, and they could become more common in the future. Newstalk ZB can reveal most libraries avoid buying AI-written books, but don't ban them, and some have added them to their collections by accident. Laura Marshall, Library and Information Association of N…
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Hayden Ricketts: Retired Lieutenant Colonel on the NZ Defence Force's cost cuts
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The Defence Force is keeping details of its cost cuts secret. But Newstalk ZB can reveal NZDF admitted, in internal communications, that it would have to scale back or cut programmes that impact how people view the force, and New Zealand's reputation. The defence force also noted the sinking of the Manawanui added to its financial struggles. Retire…
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Vanessa Zoltan and special guest Avery Trufelman meet at Paris Fashion Week to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about The Devil Wears Prada. This week we defend Miranda Priestly, learn about the truths and fictions of the fashion industry, and analyze Andy's makeover. We finish the episode by talking to Deborah Jermyn about Meryl…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 2nd of July 2025, the government introduces tougher penalties for crime, Woolworths director of retail Jason Stockill shares his thoughts. Quite a few of New Zealand's libraries either already have or are open to stocking books written by AI authors, Laura Marshall from the libra…
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Jason Stockill: Woolworths Retail and Franchise Director on new retail crime changes
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Woolworths says it takes a community effort to curb retail crime. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has unveiled the plan for Police to issue infringement fines for people stealing - similar to speeding tickets. It is based on suggestions from the Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group. Woolworths Retail and Franchise Director Jason Stockill told Ry…
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Ryan Bridge: The coalition is stealing Labour's thunder
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You know immediately when something makes good political sense. You can usually tell, not by listening to the Minister announce it, but by listening to the Opposition oppose it. Crime is topic du jour as the Government's rolling maul of thundercloud announcements continue. It's one of the party's strongest, biggest levers to pull - it's one of the …
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Why Erica Heilman asks "What Class Are You?"
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Of all the touchy topics there are to talk about, class might be the thorniest of all. Today on Vermont Edition: Vermont Public's Erica Heilman tells us about her ongoing series examining economic differences in Vermont. New stories in her series What Class Are You drop this week. Then: we bring you a recent episode of the podcast Brave Little Stat…
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Ep 68 AITA Hotdog Edition! Just kidding (but not really) it’s the 4th of July!
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Send us a text What is the good old US of A at its core? Well, we decided to take that magical school bus trip to the center of America and what did we find? Not molten lava, The Statue of Liberty, or even bald eagles like you might suspect. We found hotdogs. And boy, were there many. Today we’re resuming our “Am I the A Hole?!” Holiday Series with…
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92 | AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: How Writing Became Her Path to Healing & Impact with Tiane Sutton
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If you’ve ever wondered whether your story is too broken or too heavy to share, this episode will remind you that healing often begins with obedience. In today’s powerful Author Spotlight, I’m sitting down with Tiane Sutton, writer of God’s Baby Girl, as she opens up about her raw journey from trauma to healing, from atheism to faith, and the coura…
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Lone Wolf And Cub Gets Deluxe Edition, Who Will Die In Ultimate Spider-Man, Valiant Beyond Gets Ashcan Preview At SDCC | Comic Book Club News For July 1, 2025
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Lone Wolf and Cub gets the deluxe treatment. Who will die in Ultimate Spider-Man? Valiant Beyond will get an ashcan preview at San Diego Comic-Con. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priv…
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What Does It Mean To Have A Chatbot Companion?
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AI is not just for automating tasks or coming up with new recipe ideas. Increasingly, people are turning to AI chatbots for companionship. Roughly half a billion people worldwide have downloaded chatbots designed specifically to provide users with emotional and social support. And while these human-chatbot relationships might ease loneliness or sim…
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Is ‘sick’...good? What we think of posh language and class. Misunderseed
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1095. Is “sick” really “good”? This week, we explore how words flip their meanings and why language changes over time. Then, we look at the 1950s idea of "U and Non-U English" and what it tells us about social climbing. The "sick" segment was written by Natalie Schilling, a professor emerita of linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC…
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Happy Birthday, Canada! Celebrate our northern neighbor's independence with a compilation of pieces made before America threatened to invade. Jon Stewart is joined by Jessica Williams to get caught back up on Toronto's crack smoking mayor. Jason Jones heads to Canada to find out why the banks there are too boring for disastrous economic collapse. D…
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#200. Why Most Writers Give Up (And How to Finally Finish Your Novel)
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Ever wonder why 97% of aspiring authors never finish their books? The answer might surprise you. If you've been dreaming about writing a novel but find yourself starting and stopping, getting stuck in the middle, or just staring at a blank page wondering where to even begin, you're not alone. Here's what I've noticed after working with hundreds of …
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Reading the Grand Cathay Story | GW Book Club
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Cathay is joining the Old World so Stu and Jordan have checked out one of the original short stories written for Total War: Warhammer 3. Master of the Meteor Wind by David Guymer tells a tense tale of tea and Tzeentch in the celestial empire. _____________________________ Support Stu and Miniature Realms: PATREON: patreon.com/MiniatureRealms DISCOR…
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Bryan Williams: BWA Insolvency Principal on company liquidations rising again
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Businesses still seem to be doing it tough. The latest Centrix data for June shows the number of people behind on payments is down on last year, for the fifth consecutive month in a row. At the same time, company liquidations have risen 27% year-on-year. BWA Insolvency’s Bryan Williams told Ryan Bridge he expects it to start falling again later thi…
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Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director on the establishment of Invest New Zealand
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Business NZ's Advocacy Director says Invest New Zealand is looking to hire people with an array of international connections. The government organisation's been given $85 million over four years to work with global investors to create jobs, boost innovation, and lift productivity. Catherine Beard told Ryan Bridge potential employees should be well-…
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