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Always Take Notes

Always Take Notes

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Always Take Notes is a fortnightly podcast from London for and about writers and writing. Hosts Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd speak to a diverse range of people in the industry on a variety of topics, from the mysteries of slush piles and per-word rates, to how data are changing the ways newspapers do business and how to pitch a book. patreon.com/alwaystakenotes
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Greenleaf Book Group CEO Tanya Hall discusses all things book publishing, from how to write your book and build your author brand to getting your book into bookstores and making it a bestseller. Each episode features an interview with an expert guest, including editors, designers, publicists, and brand strategists.
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Teenage Daydream

Teenage Daydream Podcast

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Welcome to your teenage daydream come true. From the girls that brought you Another Book on the Shelf and your favourite book club (side note - check that out!). Remember the early 2000s when all of the shows were hyper dramatic totally not real teen drama? Aka THE BEST shows. Well - we’re going to go episode by episode through some of our faves. Yes this is just an excuse for use to rewatch The OC and One Tree Hill. You know we’ll also do Dawson’s Creek, Gossip Girl, Buffy - all the classics.
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The Well-Storied Podcast

Kristen Kieffer

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Insights, encouragement, and actionable advice designed to help writers craft sensational novels and build their best writing lives. Always in 30 minutes or less, so you can get back to writing. Hosted by author and Well-Storied.com founder Kristen Kieffer.
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Jockstrap Stories

Joey Hernandez

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Serialized Stories of LGBTQ+ Sports Fiction. 2019: Serial Reading of: 'NORTHRIDGE HIGH FOOTBALL CAMP' - a gay erotic sports fiction book. 2022: Serial Reading of: 'THE GUYS OF NORTHRIDGE' - a gay erotic sports fiction book. (the Sequel to 'Northridge High Football Camp' ) *PLEASE NOTE: These books were written in and take place in the late 1980's. The talk amongst the football guys are true to that time. Please view them as a snapshot of that era*
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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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A podcast about one teen, Ginny, teaching her cousin Kaylie about the Wings of Fire book series. Ginny will read the books to Kaylie and explore the lore and dragons of the WOF series. Episodes post every Wednesday. Hello and welcome to Wings of Fire: The Lost Book Series! (Extra note: Throughout this podcast, Ginny will read excerpts from the actual books. She does not explicitly state that, but we just wanted to let you listeners know that we are crediting the original book.)
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Oh No! Lit Class

Oh No! Lit Class

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Oh No! Lit Class is a semi-educational comedy literature podcast hosted by Megan and RJ, two bitter English grads who are here to tell you all the weird and sexy things you never knew about the books you had to read in school. Let's ruin some literary classics together. New episodes released every other Thursday.
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Host Jason Blitman is joined each week by bestselling authors, VIP gay readers, cultural icons, and other special guests for lively, spoiler-free conversations. Gays Reading celebrates LGBTQIA+ and ally authors and storytellers, offering insightful discussions for everyone. Whether you're gay, straight, or anywhere in between, if you enjoy being a fly on the wall for fun, thoughtful, and fabulous conversations, Gays Reading is for you.
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Assamese Book Review is a weekly book recommendation podcast series that includes the best Assamese books in print. Handpicked and curated by our presenter, Bijit Borthakur, a bibliophile and teacher of English literature. Each weekly episode comes with a personal rating and a note about the book selected. He uses a scale of 5 in the increments of 1. He includes a book in the show only when it scores at least 3 marks in his rating system. If included, he starts the rating from 3 and higher. ...
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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

Bianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra

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This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor') interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. She's joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, who read and critique query letters as well as opening page ...
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Yorke Talk

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Composer, modular synthesist and sound artist, Loula Yorke, reads out the liner notes to her releases. You can listen to the sounds that Loula is describing by visiting https://loulayorke.bandcamp.com/subscribe
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Sales [UN]Training

Kelly Riggs & Pod About It Productions

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Your weekly sales strategy guide that will rewire your sales brain to bust bad habits and crush your number. The way that companies train salespeople is broken. Host Kelly Riggs discusses what ACTUALLY works in sales with leading experts in our industry. Forget what you think you know about sales. It's time to train hard and play to win. Kelly Riggs is an author, speaker, and business consultant for executives and companies throughout the United States and Canada. Widely recognized as a powe ...
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Scary true storytelling told with immersive audio. Catch the Video Version on YouTube (links in show notes for each episode) or listen on the go with this audio edition. Note: Peter Laws was the previous host of 'Frightful', but going forward his 'Frighful' style content will be found on Into The Fog.
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This podcast was created so I could talk about the genius of Ilona Andrews. They are the co-authors, Ilona Gordon and Andrew Gordon, who have created the Kate Daniels series, the Edge series, the Hidden Legacy series, the Innkeeper series, and spawned many shorter stories over the last decade and a half. This project is my humble attempt to study and appreciate the literary style of House Andrews. (A special note to the Book Devouring Horde: thank you for being the amazing community you are!)
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History Notes

Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective

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Origins: Current Events In Historical Perspective presents short audio discussions of the historical context of some of today's most important issues. Check out origins.osu.edu for the written versions of these podcasts and more!
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The power of Data is undeniable. And unharnessed - it’s nothing but chaos. Making data your ally. Using it to lead with confidence and clarity. Host Jess Carter is solving problems in real-time to reveal what’s possible. Helping communities and people thrive. This is Data Driven Leadership, a show brought to you by Resultant.
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Plotcasters

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Plotcasters is a podcast about the craft of writing fiction. Season One episodes include lessons on plot structure, specifically the Three-Act Structure and Sticky Note Plotting.
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Before it's Big

Yvonne Perkins Books

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Trying to decide if you want to read or even spend your hard earned money on a book by a new author? Want to know if the story will be any good? Want to make sure the book was written by real human authors? Listen to Before It's Big. AI reviews and discusses new book by human authors before they are released. Note: We cannot control what AI says about a book. The reviews are based on the submitted story. WARNING: Spoilers may occur.
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Life of JEM

Juanita E Mantz

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”Life of JEM: writers on writing” is a podcast where Juanita E. Mantz (JEM), who is a writer herself, interviews many of her favorite writers. JEM loves interviewing and you’ll see why. Every show has a theme, but there’s always a focus on the craft of writing, as well as a love of the written word and JEM does a deep dive into many of her favorite books and authors. Check it out! You can listen in, but be sure to like JEM’s Facebook page for podcast extras! See https://www.facebook.com/Life ...
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Welcome to the Chats with Jesus Podcast! Throughout these episodes, you will get to know Kara and how this poetic journey started. The goal of every episode is to remind us that Jesus is not only with us all of the time, but he also wants to chat with us... all of the time. This world that we live in is wild, crazy and quick but that doesn't mean that we have to live our lives wildly, crazily and quickly. Join Kara for some casual chats about how to chat with Jesus. Through scripture, poetry ...
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Welcome to I’ll Take a Death Note and Read It, a podcast on the manga Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. We’ll take a close look at each volume of the series to explore questions about morality, human nature, potato chips, and more. Like what you hear? Gimme a rating on iTunes! You can also send questions and comments to [email protected].
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The Write Note

J Ryan Fenzel

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The Write Note is a podcast dedicated to independent authors who have a passion for writing, a love of storytelling, and an interest in the independent publishing process. It is hosted by 20-year indie author J Ryan Fenzel and his daughter, Keira F Jacobs, a newbie just getting started on the writer's road. Topic-of-the-month episodes focus on key elements of creative writing and storytelling through tips, tricks, picks, reviews and recommendations. Interview episodes delve into the writing ...
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“The Ariel Helwani Show” is the flagship program for Uncrowned. Every episode will feature interviews with the biggest names in combat sports, and analysis from Helwani and The Boys in the Back.
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Indian Noir

Nikesh Murali

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India's most critically acclaimed chart-topping horror podcast featuring Indian Horror stories and Indian Creepypastas in audio and animated video format. Nikesh Murali (host) is a Commonwealth Short Story Prize winning writer, bestselling horror author & professional narrator. Podcast featured in Harper’s Bazaar, India Today, CBC, The Hindu, Times of India, New Indian Express, Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald, The Statesman, The Week, The Telegraph, Femina, Economic times, Mid-Day, The News M ...
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A young man leaves Massachusetts on a ship bound to harvest ice and deliver it to Charleston. When they encounter an impossible iceberg and haul a mysterious fragment on board events are set in motion that will lead our young hero, and generations after him, on a journey to their horrible destinies on an island off the coast of South Carolina.
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The namesake of the Robert Glasper Experiment has long kept one foot planted firmly in jazz with the other in both hip-hop and R&B. He has worked extensively with Q-Tip, is the music director of Mos Def’s touring band, and has toured with the multiplatinum R&B singer Maxwell. Yet his experiment has just begun.
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A series that reconstrues and retells key ideas, insights, and stories in Christianity for the skeptics who want to understand religion, Christians with questions about their own beliefs, and everyone in between. I am Paul Seungoh Chung, the author of God at the Crossroads of Worldviews, a university lecturer, and a pastor. I invite you to explore with me the world shared by 2.4 billion people--one that inspired our ideals, imaginations, and intellect, for better or for worse. (Note: I recom ...
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1 What's Humankind In "Humankind: A Hopeful History," Rutger Bregman explores the optimistic view of human nature, arguing that people are inherently good and cooperative rather than selfish and violent, as often portrayed in traditional narratives. Bregman supports his thesis with historical examples and research, suggesting that societal structur…
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Host Jason Blitman sits down with debut author Austin Taylor (Notes on Infinity) to talk about themes of ambition, mortality, and the challenges of being a woman in science. They also explore big questions about life, the next big thing in science, and Austin shares an insightful critique of the film When Harry Met Sally. Jason is then joined by Gu…
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The final instalment of the shipping-forecast /slash/ dream-sequence where I read out the audio descriptions for my monthly mixtapes. I pick where I left off at the end of last week's episode, with The Book of Commonplace Side B. The liner notes are a zine, a physical object that's available to buy, along with the mixtape audio, here: https://loula…
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It's all a great big plan, so let's talk during evening mirror prep. Funny story about a small book related error. EU needs to be strong armed. It's the end of unchallenged tariffs on US goods. Germany may freeze this winter. this is info for those over 30. When you realize what's happening to the kids, you get the commodity picture. China has hija…
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Few writers can translate the sound of an album into a story with the grace and acuity of Jude Warne. Known for her deep dives into the lives of musical icons, Warne returns with her second music biography—this time turning her focus to the ever-evolving Boz Scaggs, titled Lowdown: The Music of Boz Scaggs. Her previous book on the band America set …
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In some cases the carefully made knockoffs are so good you can't tell the difference. That applies to the current unrest too. What's happening in California is for public consumption. Chemical peels leave you red. The narrative is driving division, as planned. Strange that LA's homeless camps are empty during the riots. All of our issues are from t…
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Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo open the show by discussing the latest updates about the Canelo-Crawford superfight (03:31). Eddie Hearn joins the conversation to share his insight on the fight and Dana White’s involvement, the latest on Anthony Joshua, Dave Allen’s rise, Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos Jr., and ends with his reaction to Fabi…
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Ariel Helwani reacts to major news regarding Canelo-Crawford landing on Netflix, the latest back and forth between rivals Diego Lopes and Yair Rodriguez, and more (01:37). Joe Pyfer joins in-studio after his big win over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 316 to discuss stomach issues stemming from his UFC Mexico pullout, staying off of social media, his strai…
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1089. Do you wonder when you should use "further" or "farther"? We have the answer (where there is one). Then, you’ve seen lorem ipsum everywhere, but what does it mean? And where did it come from? The "lorem ipsum" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-five years. He’s the founder of TypoSuc…
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Host Jason Blitman welcomes bestselling author Victoria "V.E." Schwab for a conversation about her remarkable milestone—her 25th book, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil. They discuss the profound power of names, exploring how identity shapes both fantasy storytelling and LGBTQIA+ narratives, the impact of representation in literature, and the mom…
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Simon and Rachel speak to the journalist and author Ben Macintyre. Ben is the bestselling author of books including "A Spy Among Friends", "Agent Sonya", "Agent Zigzag", "Colditz", "Operation Mincemeat", "SAS: Rogue Heroes" and "The Spy and the Traitor". He is a columnist and Associate Editor at The Times, and has worked as the newspaper's correspo…
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1 What's Cosmos In "Cosmos," Carl Sagan explores the immense universe and humanity's place within it, emphasizing the interconnectedness of science, philosophy, and the human experience. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of life, the development of civilizations, the history of astronomy, and the potential for extraterre…
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Ariel Helwani break downs the biggest results from UFC 316, including a discussion of Merab Dvalishvili’s legacy and Amanda Nunes’ highly anticipated return against Kayla Harrison (09:29). Then, he gets fired-up for a conversation regarding the latest Jones-Aspinall drama and reacts to Dana White’s press conference comments (34:43). Merab Dvalishvi…
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Send us a text A group of UK Bible college students hike up the Malvern Hills one Halloween night to pray over their town. But what they find on that hill—and what followed them home—changed everything. In this chilling true story, you’ll hear the terrifying encounters of Josh, a former theological student who never believed evil could walk so clos…
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Three out of four salespeople are falling short, despite having mountains of available training content at their fingertips. In this episode, Kelly is joined again by Jeff Bajorek to tackle the real issue: why sales organizations fail to execute—even when they know what to do. ChatGPT joins the show (yes, literally) to offer insight into how AI can…
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1 What's The Psychopath Test In "The Psychopath Test," Jon Ronson explores the concept of psychopathy through a blend of investigative journalism and personal narrative, examining how the label of "psychopath" is used in society, particularly in the realms of mental health, business, and criminal justice. Through encounters with mental health profe…
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On the Shelf for June 2025The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 316 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blog Bronski, Michael. 2012. A Queer History of the United States (ReVisioning American …
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Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll are back to recap UFC 316, starting with Merab Dvalishvili's incredible submission of Sean O'Malley in the night's main event (05:45). Next, they discuss Kayla Harrison's dominant showing against Julianna Peña and her inevitable meeting with former training partner Amanda Nunes (25:06), before wei…
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- Indian Noir will no longer be published on streaming platforms or YouTube—it is transitioning exclusively to Patreon. Subscribe now @ patreon.com/IndianNoir- Buy my collection of horror novellas TALES OF HORROR at https://amzn.to/42XxAu5- Donate via https://ko-fi.com/U7U03JREM to cover the web hosting and sfx costs.- Follow me on Instagram instag…
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The entire facade crumbles when we learn to ask the right questions. Peace is not currently on the menu. The influencer flotilla is psyop operation. And, that's not Greta. Greece is helping the second flotilla. There will be diplomatic repercussions. Testing the waters in Gaza. The Israeli civilian victims. The UN says they committed crimes. Ukrain…
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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regulars Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. The boys open the show by breaking down the UFC 316 weigh-in results and analyzing which fighters looked sharp on the scales (5:14). One fighter who had no trouble making weight was Kayla Harrison, who challenges Juliana Peña for the bantamweight title. …
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Host Jason Blitman sits down with legendary author Edmund White, a towering figure in gay literature, for what would become one of White's final recorded conversations. In this deeply personal conversation, they explore White's latest memoir The Loves of My Life, delving into his reflections on love's many forms, the intimate dynamics that sustain …
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1 What's Legacy "Legacy" by James Kerr explores the essential principles of leadership and teamwork through the lens of the All Blacks, New Zealand's legendary rugby team. The book distills key lessons from the team’s rich history and culture, emphasizing values such as humility, resilience, and responsibility. Kerr outlines how the All Blacks main…
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The Boys in the Back start the show with quick mention of Vasiliy Lomachenko's retirement, before diving into their UFC 316 mega preview, including the main event (3:16), co-main event (29:31), and other action on the card (53:48). Then, they're joined by Jordan Leavitt for a thoughtful and fascinating conversation about his life and career (1:04:0…
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1088. He says he hates AI writing, but he's also the CEO of the company behind Draftsmith, an AI editing tool. Today, I talk with Daniel Heuman about editing, AI, energy use, and how tools like DraftSmith try to help without replacing human editors. Draftsmith → draftsmith.ai 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn L…
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In this special episode, CeCe Lyra sits down with our very own Bianca Marais to explore her writing journey, with a spotlight on her latest novel, ‘A Most Puzzling Murder.’ If you’re not already familiar with her work, Bianca is the bestselling author of ‘The Witches of Moonshyne Manor’, the beloved novels ‘Hum If You Don’t Know the Words’ and ‘If …
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We expose the evils hiding in darkness not to persecute, but to heal. Our silence can suppress fraud detection forever. You are not alone, plus, you're awake. Many people are not who they say they are. Here's how everyone got hoodwinked. Strategies are distractions. The ballot wasn't the fraud. They manage perception while avoiding the truth. Belie…
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1 What's The Communist Manifesto The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848, presents a critical analysis of capitalism and advocates for the revolutionary overthrow of bourgeois society to establish a classless society. The central theme revolves around the struggle between the proletariat (working class) and the bo…
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Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back answer your On the Nose questions to start the show (7:34), then GC hops on the Aviron bike, but has Sean Brady accepted the challenge? Keyshawn Davis calls in to preview his WBO lightweight title defense against Edwin De Los Santos and talk about meeting Michael Vick and Allen Iverson in his hometown, specula…
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AI can feel abstract until it’s tied to something real. At Southwest Airlines, it’s used to improve flight operations, support frontline staff, and help leaders make faster decisions. In this episode, Jess Carter chats with Justin Bundick, managing director of artificial intelligence at Southwest Airlines. He shares how the airline built an AI stra…
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1 What's What If? "What If?" by Randall Munroe explores hypothetical scientific questions through a blend of humor and rigorous scientific explanation. The book is structured around a variety of bizarre and unlikely scenarios, such as what would happen if a person could swim in a pool of molten lava or how many people would die if the Earth suddenl…
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Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo start the show by discussing Caleb Plant’s upset loss to Armando Resendiz and where the result leaves the Jermall Charlo fight (4:57). Next, they're joined by Justis Huni to preview his short-notice title fight against Fabio Wardley and talk about how adversity prepared him for this moment, boxing in enemy territory, a…
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Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show with another angle on the conversation about the UFC being "washed" (06:26). Shawne Merriman, former NFL star, joins the show to talk about his MMA promotion, Lights Out Xtreme Fighting. He outlines his start in combat sports, competing with the UFC’s control of the industry, hosting athlete …
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Send us a text This week we have spoiler free discussions on the following: Unravelling Oliver - Liz Nugent The Death Of Us - Abigail Dean Redemption - Jack Jordan The Housemaid - Frieda McFadden The Ministry Of Time - Kaliane Bradley The Safekeep - Yale van der Wouden A Little Trickerie - Rosanna Pike Best Summer Ever - Heidi Swain Palm Meridian -…
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1087. You use the word "the" hundreds of times a day, but are you pronouncing it wrong? Today I have the rules I never learned about whether to say “thuh” or “thee.” Then, we look at why Latin died (and why "died" isn't quite the right way to describe it). The "Latin" segment is by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a you…
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Host Jason Blitman sits down with debut novelist Lucas Schaefer to discuss The Slip, diving into themes of identity, self-expression, and the inspiration behind the book. They explore Lucas’s personal experiences at a boxing gym, the real-life mentor who shaped one of his characters, and what led to the end of his theater career. Later, Jason is jo…
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1 What's David and Goliath In "David and Goliath," Malcolm Gladwell explores the unconventional idea that apparent disadvantages can lead to unexpected advantages, emphasizing that what is perceived as strength may actually be a weakness, and vice versa. By examining various historical and contemporary examples, including the biblical tale of David…
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Inevitably, open eyes always seem to turn upward. Our faith and our refusal to bow are weapons forged in darkness. The American air industry is now in chaos. Combine airlines, aviation, national security, and the heavy infiltration of Chinese risk. Maintenance scares and hub battles. Where are the reasonable fares? The US Govt buys tickets in bulk?…
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Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show with news, notes, and a recap of this past weekend’s UFC main event drama (03:31). Friend of the program and current "The Ultimate Fighter" coach Chael Sonnen joins the program to discuss his coaching style, working with Colby Covington, recent disagreements over social media with Ariel, inte…
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