Best Samantha Charles Podcasts (2025)

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701 Emerson's Struggle with Slavery (with Kenneth Sacks) | My Last Book with Victoria Namkung | We Had Sex Inside Moby-Dick! 1:11:31

1d ago1:11:31

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For several decades, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was perhaps the most prominent writer and intellectual in America. As an advocate of personal freedom living in Massachusetts, surrounded by passionate abolitionists, one might expect that his positions regarding slavery would be obvious and uncomplicated. And yet, Emerson struggled with the issu…

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Hooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie Silverman 31:27

9d ago31:27

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Streaks have long been logged in the world of sports. And for tracking habits, like daily writing. But now apps encourage us to keep streaks going for just about anything. Messaging friends, learning new languages, meditating, exercising, you name it. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore the motivational power of streaks. An…

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700 - Butterflies at Rest 28:08

8d ago28:08

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Returning to some devastating news after a trip to Paris, Jacke searches for lost time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jacke Wilson / The Podglomerate

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S. 05, Ep. 160: Ghost Ships with Eugene Baker 1:13:59

11d ago1:13:59

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Have you ever seen a ghostly vessel sailing silently on foggy ocean waves in the dead of night, or a shipwreck with a cursed past? on this episode, the gang welcomes Kent's good friend, Eugene Baker, who will join for some fun and talk about a few ghost ships that you might not have ever heard of. Welcome to Episode 160 of, "What In The...? Podcast…

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088- How Two Men Ruined Me... In The Best Way Possible 43:38

13d ago43:38

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Host Samantha and co host Anthony discuss how two men have ruined her... but, in a good way! Intrigued by the healing potential of yoni massage, which they have explored in previous episodes, Samantha decided to take it a step further. She shares her story of receiving this intimate bodywork not just from one person, but from two men simultaneously…

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699 Gatsby's Daisy (with Rachel Feder) | My Last Book with Francesca Peacock 1:12:12

16d ago1:12:12

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F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby might be one hundred years old, but it's still incredibly relevant: one list-of-lists site ranks it as the number-one book of all time. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Rachel Feder about this classic tale of reinvention - and the reinventing she did for her book Daisy, which retells the Gatsby sto…

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue with Victoria 1:02:26

15d ago1:02:26

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Happy Birthday Month to Victoria! To celebrate B+V read a book selected by the birthday girl herself, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by: V.E. Schwab. This book manages to be both melancholy and brilliantly optimistic and the story is spun by a deeply talented author. Follow us on instagram and let us know if you've read this one! What did you th…

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087- King Breaker or King Maker? Feminine Power in Relationships 48:59

20d ago48:59

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Host Samantha and cohost Anthony dive into the fascinating concepts of being a kingmaker versus a kingbreaker in relationships. They explore the power of feminine energy, not in a bossy way, but in how it can uplift and inspire a partner to their highest potential. They kick things off with a crucial disclaimer, acknowledging that this conversation…

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698 Dante in Love (with Ellen Nerenberg and Anthony Valerio) [Ad-Free Archive Edition] 1:05:26

20d ago1:05:26

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It's springtime! A great time to be in love - and if you're a poetic genius like Dante Alighieri, a great time to catch a glimpse of a girl named Beatrice on the streets of Florence, fall madly in love with her, and spend the rest of your life beatifying her in verse. In this episode, we present a conversation that first aired in February 2018, in …

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Obstacle Illusions: With Guests Daniella McCahey & Tom Gilovich 30:41

23d ago30:41

30:41

First-born children tend to believe that their parents were harder on them than their siblings are willing to grant. Football fans take disproportionate note of the challenging games on their team's schedules. We're wired to interpret our challenges as bigger than our advantages, even if the reality is more balanced. In this episode of Choiceology …

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697 Race in European Fairy Tales (with Kimberly Lau) | My Last Book with Rolf Hellebust 1:21:03

23d ago1:21:03

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Anyone digging into fairy tales soon discovers that there's more to these stories of magic and wonder than meets the eye. Often thought of as stories for children, the narratives can be shockingly violent, and they sometimes deliver messages or "morals" at odds with modern sensibilities. In this episode, Jacke talks to Kimberly Lau about her book S…

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S. 05, Ep. 159: The Killing of Charles Walton 1:25:00

24d ago1:25:00

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On Valentine's Day in 1945, Charles Walton was found dead by a hedgerow on the Firs Farm in Warwickshire, England. He had been beaten over the head, his throat cut with his own slash hook and pinned to the ground by the neck with a pitchfork. Was the murderer one of the locals, possibly even a friend, or was the murder a ritualistic form of witchcr…

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696 John Ruskin (with Sara Atwood) | My Last Book with Collin Jennings 1:00:25

27d ago1:00:25

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John Ruskin (1819-1900) was a powerhouse of a man: writer, lecturer, critic, social reformer - and much else besides. From his five-volume work Modern Painters through his late writings about literature in Fiction, Fair and Foul, he brought to his subjects an energy and integrity that few critical thinkers have matched. His wide-ranging influence r…

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086- Cheating, Monogamy, and the Rules We Never Agreed To 43:11

27d ago43:11

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Host Samantha and co-host Anthony dive headfirst into the murky waters of cheating. They kick things off by acknowledging the classic definition of infidelity but quickly veer into those gray areas that can spark heated debates. Is scrolling through adult content a betrayal? What about a seemingly innocent dance or a friendly chat that feels a litt…

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695 Ten Indian Classics (with Sharmila Sen) | My Last Book with Adam Smyth 1:03:57

1M ago1:03:57

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For the past ten years, the Murty Classical Library of India (published by Harvard University Press) has sought to do for classic Indian works what the famous Loeb Classical Library has done for Ancient Greek and Roman texts. In this episode, Jacke talks to editorial director Sharmila Sen about the joys and challenges of sifting through thousands o…

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085- The One Where Samantha Is Always Right 46:50

1M ago46:50

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Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss a recent lesson Anthony's been processing, playfully framed around the idea that Samantha is always right. They explore a situation where Anthony made a work-related choice, and despite Samantha having some intuitive hits and noticing subtle behavioral flags, Anthony forged ahead, convinced he knew best. Th…

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694 Apocalyptic Literature (with Dorian Lynskey) | My Last Book with Charles Baxter 1:07:02

1M ago1:07:02

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For some reason, human beings don't seem to be content just thinking about their own death: they insist on imagining the end of the entire world. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Dorian Lynskey (Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About the End of the World), who immersed himself in apocalyptic films and literature to discover exactly wha…

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The Reality Trap: With Guests Ken Adelman & Julia Minson 38:22

1M ago38:22

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Is it ever possible to see the world objectively, as it is? Turn on the news, open social media, engage with that family member at Thanksgiving, and it appears to some the answer is yes. But what if our biggest blind spot is thinking we don't have a blind spot? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how we can easily be fooled…

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693 Understanding the Wonders of Nature (with Alan Lightman) | My Last Book with Alan Lightman 1:00:13

1M ago1:00:13

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In today's world of specialization, Alan Lightman is that rare individual who has accomplished remarkable things in two very different realms. As a physicist with a Ph.D. from Cal Tech, he's taught at Harvard and MIT and advised the United Nations. As a novelist, he's written award-winning bestsellers like Einstein's Dreams and The Diagnosis. In th…

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084- What Are Soul Mates? 34:16

1M ago34:16

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Host Samantha and co host Anthony discuss the popular, and sometimes controversial, idea of soulmates. Anthony starts by sharing his perspective, painting a picture reminiscent of fairy tales and puzzle pieces fitting perfectly together. But Samantha offers a different view, questioning if the whole Disney romance narrative sets us up for unrealist…

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692 An Investigation in Chinatown (with Radha Vatsal) | The Five Books (with Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen) 1:02:57

1M ago1:02:57

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It's a two-for-one special! First, Jacke talks to novelist Radha Vatsal about her new book, No. 10 Doyers Street, which tells the gripping story of an Indian woman journalist investigating a bloody shooting in New York's Chinatown circa 1907. Then podcaster Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen stops by to discuss her experience hosting The Five Books, which asks …

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S. 05, Ep. 158: Paranormal Skepticism with Matt Davis 1:28:05

1M ago1:28:05

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Tonight we interview Tracy's friend, Matt Davis. Matt is a man who wants to believe in the paranormal, and yet the paranormal seems to literally hide from him. Where some of us are "weirdness magnets" who attract the unexplained, Matt considers himself more of a "weirdness repellent." Can we convince him that the paranormal is real? We invite you t…

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Douglas Stuart and Sian Eleri 27:52

1M ago27:52

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Douglas Stuart author of Booker Prize winning novel Shuggie Bain chooses his favourite book - Train Dreams by Denis Johnson - a short novel encapsulating the history of America in the early 20th century through the life of a lonely man in the forests of the Pacific Northwest.He's joined by Radio 1 and The Voice Wales presenter Sian Eleri whose choi…

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691 The Making of Sylvia Plath (with Carl Rollyson) | My Last Book with Cheryl Hopson 1:04:05

1M ago1:04:05

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Since her death, poet and novelist Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) has been an endless source of fascination for fans of her and her work. But while much attention has been paid to her tumultuous relationship with fellow poet Ted Hughes, we often overlook the influences that formed her, long before she traveled to England and met Hughes. What movies did s…

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Play swap with B+V 50:20

2M ago50:20

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In this episode Becca and Victoria recommend and discuss two very different plays and ask important questions like "what would a human do?". Becca's pick is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead by: Tom Stoppard and Victoria recommends Primary Trust by: Eboni Booth. Check out Magnolia Theatre Company in Dayton OH where Becca will be performing in J…

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083- The Sacred Backdoor: Conscious Anal Play & Root Chakra Healing 48:01

2M ago48:01

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Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss something many might blush about: butt stuff. Forget polite introductions, they dive right into the topic, questioning societal norms and personal experiences. Ever wondered what a 12th grade Bible class has to say about anal sex? Or how a medieval mace wielding pastor factors into the conversation? Anthony…

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690 Coleridge and the Person from Porlock [Ad-Free] 1:06:26

2M ago1:06:26

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[This episode originally ran on July 18, 2016. It is presented here without commercial interruption.] In 1797, the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge took two grains of opium and fell into a stupor. When he awoke, he had in his head the remnants of a marvelous dream, a vivid train of images of the Chinese emperor Kubla Khan and his summer palace, Xanadu.…

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Lucy Speed and Sarah Mills 27:50

2M ago27:50

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EVERYONE BRAVE IS FORGIVEN by Chris Cleave, chosen by Lucy SpeedTHE HUMAN FACTOR by Graham Greene, chosen by Harriett Gilbert253 by Geoff Ryman, chosen by Sarah Mills Former Eastenders and present-day Archers actor Lucy Speed and comedian Sarah Mills talk about books set in wartime London, a 1990s underground train, and Graham Greene's MI6. Lucy's …

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A Numbers Game: With Guests Linda Chang & Stephen M. Colbert 29:37

2M ago29:37

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Workplaces often rely on numerical ratings for performance reviews. Election debates focus on poll numbers and approval ratings. Your watch counts your steps in a day. Numbers increasingly influence our decisions. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at our very human tendency to fixate on digits even when words or graphs repre…

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689 Thomas Kyd (with Brian Vickers) | My Last Book with Jonathan D.S. Schroeder 47:28

2M ago47:28

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For centuries, the playwright Thomas Kyd has been best known as the author of The Spanish Tragedy, a terrific story of revenge believed to have strongly influenced Shakespeare's Hamlet. And yet, a contemporary referred to Kyd as "industrious Kyd." What happened to the rest of his plays? In this episode, Jacke talks to scholar Brian Vickers about hi…

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688 Georges Simenon 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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The Belgian-born French writer Georges Simenon (1903-1989) was astonishing for his literary ambition and output. The author of something like 400 novels, which he wrote in 7-10 day bursts (after checking with his physician beforehand to ensure that he could handle the strain), he's perhaps best known for his creation of Chief Inspector Jules Maigre…

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Nina Sosanya and Joelle Taylor 27:41

2M ago27:41

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Actor Nina Sosanya and prize winning poet and writer Joelle Taylor talk favourite books with Harriett. Nina chooses Sally Jones and the False Rose by Jakob Wegelius, a children's novel with a mute gorilla engineer as its protagonist. The book appeals to Nina's love of engineering, and the city of Glasgow! Joelle nominates Booker Prize winning The S…

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687 Gatsby Turns 100 (with James West) 53:29

2M ago53:29

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"I want to write something new," American author F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in a letter to his editor, "something extraordinary and beautiful and simple and intricately patterned." Months later, he presented the results: the novel that would eventually be titled The Great Gatsby. Published in 1925 to middling success, the book has since become a can…

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082- The Grief of Growth 51:13

2M ago51:13

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Host Samantha and co-host Anthony talk about a subject that is close to their heart: grief. Buckle up, because today we're diving into the kind of loss no one warns you about. It is one of my favorite things to explore, and not because I enjoy sadness, but because grieving is something most of us are not taught how to do. There is so much more to i…

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686 Russian Poetry After the Cold War (with Stephanie Sandler) 55:32

2M ago55:32

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For decades, the Soviet Union was unfriendly territory for poets and writers. But what happened when the wall fell? Emerging from the underground, the poets reacted with a creative outpouring that responded to a brave new world. In this episode, Jacke talks to Russian poetry scholar Stephanie Sandler about her new book The Freest Speech in Russia: …

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Oliver Burkeman and Sara Collins 27:51

2M ago27:51

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MOON TIGER by Penelope Lively, chosen by Sara CollinsNUMBER GO UP: INSIDE CRYPTO'S WILD RISE AND STAGGERING FALL by Zeke Faux, chosen by Oliver BurkemanLORD JIM AT HOME by Dinah Brooke, chosen by Harriett Gilbert "I'm writing a history of the world" - so begins the choice of novelist and broadcaster Sara Collins: Penelope Lively's Booker Prize-winn…

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Coming Soon: A New Season of Choiceology 1:35

2M ago1:35

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It’s a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes arrive every two weeks, so please follow us in your favorite podcasting app. Important Disclosures The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contai…

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685 Charles Chesnutt (with Tess Chakkalakal) | My Last Book with John Goodby 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

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Complex and talented, Charles W. Chesnutt (1858-1932) was one of the first American authors to write for both Black and white readers. Born in Cleveland to "mixed race" parents, Chesnutt rejected the opportunity to "pass" as white, instead remaining in the Black community throughout his life. His life in the South during Reconstruction, and his kno…

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081- The Lightning Path: Desire, Discovery & the Dissolution of Self 43:47

2M ago43:47

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It's Host Sam and Co-Host Anthony coming at you with a real, raw, and radical start to this spicy episode - but what else would you expect? This past weekend was packed with experiences that pushed both of us into deeper self-awareness. We had a temple night play party, connected with our local Tantra community, and attended a White Tantra energy w…

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684 The Minister's Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne (with Mike Palindrome) 1:29:36

2M ago1:29:36

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What happens when a respected church leader shows up one day wearing a mysterious veil that conceals his eyes, offering no explanation - and keeps wearing it for decades? How will the community respond? What conspiracy theories will they develop? And how will an author like Nathaniel Hawthorne, writing a hundred years later, spin a New England sin-…

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Inua Ellams and Ted Hodgkinson 27:51

2M ago27:51

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WHEN WE CEASE TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD by Benjamin Labatut (translated by Adrian Nathan West), chosen by Ted Hodgkinson ENTER GHOST by Isabella Hammad, chosen by Inua EllamsGHOSTING: A DOUBLE LIFE by Jennie Erdal, chosen by Harriett Gilbert As Head of Literature and Spoken Word-programming at the Southbank Centre in London, writers and writing are a…

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683 Marianne Moore (with Cristanne Miller) 1:12:13

2M ago1:12:13

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Marianne Moore (1887-1972) achieved something rare in American letters: a modernist poet who was popular with both critics and the public. Famous for her formal innovation, precise diction, and wit - as well as her black tri-corner hat and cloak, which she wore as she dashed around Manhattan - she was lauded by T.S. Eliot (and numerous prize commit…

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A Novel Love Story By: Ashley Poston with Lauren B. Leigh 1:10:24

2M ago1:10:24

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In this episode we are joined by our first repeat guest, Lauren, to discuss A Novel Love Story by: Ashley Poston. We fall head first into a story unfolding within a story in this love letter to romance novels and favorite stories. Spoilers, we loved it! Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of t…

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080- More Than Allowance: Tantra, Power & Conscious Sugar Dating 50:59

3M ago50:59

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Host Samantha, guest Kristen Birdwell, and co host Anthony dive into a topic that’s juicy, taboo, and full of potential for expansion—so, basically, just another day on this podcast. Today, it's sugar dating. Our guest today is the incredible Kristen Birdwell:author, healer, Tantrika, and all-around love warrior. This conversation is going to take …

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682 The Profound Wisdom of Black Life and Literature (with Farah Jasmine Griffin) [Ad-Free Re-Release] 58:55

3M ago58:55

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As America closes out this year's Black History Month, Jacke dives into the archives for one of his favorite episodes, which featured a conversation with Columbia University professor Farah Jasmine Griffin about her book Read Until You Understand: The Profound Wisdom of Black Life and Literature. PLUS friend of the show Scott Carter stops by to tal…

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Julia Bradbury and Ramita Navai 28:03

3M ago28:03

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How to Stop Time by Matt Haig, chosen by Julia BradburyA Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, chosen by Ramita NavaiAn Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim, chosen by presenter Harriett Gilbert TV presenter, author and walking enthusiast Julia Bradbury recommends a fiction book by Matt Haig, How to Stop Time, which brings to life the idea of living f…

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681 The Jolly Corner by Henry James - Part 3 | My Last Book by Colm Tóibín 56:02

3M ago56:02

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It's the conclusion to "The Jolly Corner"! Spencer Brydon lived in Europe for 33 years (as did his creator, Henry James) before returning to his childhood home in New York City. Europe has changed him - and he can't help thinking, as he observes a highly transformed New York, that he'd have been a very different person had he stayed in America duri…

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079- What is Lingam Massage? 47:52

3M ago47:52

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Host Sam and co host Anthony dive deep into a topic that’s often misunderstood yet incredibly powerful: lingam massage. But... wait, what is that even? Listen in to hear about the emotional release, energetic alignment, and a profound sense of receiving possible... In many cultures, male sexuality is framed around performance and dominance, often i…

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680 The Jolly Corner by Henry James - Part 2 1:16:34

3M ago1:16:34

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After spending decades in Europe, the American Henry James felt haunted by the idea that he'd given up something essential. Inspired by a trip home to New York City, the place of his birth, he wrote an astonishing story about a man who creeps through his childhood home late at night, searching for ghosts, and one in particular he's desperate to see…

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Joe Dunthorne and Iszi Lawrence 28:08

3M ago28:08

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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind, translated by John E. Woods, chosen by Iszi LawrenceTwo Serious Ladies by Jane Bowles, chosen by Joe DunthorneOh William! by Elizabeth Strout, chosen by presenter Harriett Gilbert Historical fiction author and broadcaster Iszi Lawrence adores the sensational novel Perfume, and has done since she …

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