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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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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How do the best writers get to work? In every episode, we'll chat to an author about what they do through a day. Where do they work? What time do they start? How do they plan their time and maximise their creativity, in order to plot and publish a bestseller? Some are frantic night-owls, others roll out of bed into their desks, and a few lock themselves away in the woods - but none have a regular 9 to 5, and we'll find out how they've managed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo ...
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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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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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Comic Geek Speak is the best podcast about comic books for fans and new readers alike. Put together by a group of life-long comic geeks, it's 4-5 hours a week of comic book history, current comic news, and a general look at the industry. In addition to all the latest in comics talk, the show also features creator interviews, listener responses, contests, and trivia, lots of trivia. So listen in and experience all the joys of a Wednesday afternoon at the comic shop, from the comfort of your o ...
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Book Science is a podcast dedicated to celebrating science books and their authors. Through in-depth discussions and author interviews, we explore the stories, insights, and craftsmanship behind books that make science accessible and engaging for everyone. Our mission is to champion long form science communication, inspire readers, and support aspiring authors in sharing their passion for science with the world.
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The iFanboy.com Comic Book Podcast is a weekly talk show all about the best new current comic book releases. Lifelong friends, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan talk about what they loved and (sometimes) hated in the current weekly books, from publishers like Marvel, DC, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, BOOM! Studios, IDW, Aftershock, Valiant, and more. The aim is to have a fun time, some laughs, but to also really understand what makes comic books work and what doesn’t, and trying to under ...
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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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Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips
Savannah Gilbo
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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Meet your new book besties. Settle in and get ready to spill that ACADEMIC tea. Novelbound is a podcast dedicated to making you laugh and keeping you company while we discuss our favorite books and the beauty of the literary world. We’re Celine and Anna, two best friends who have zero shelf control. In our weekly podcasts, we’ll discover new books and authors together and, with our friends, further explore the fun side of reading! We are building a community all about books, so tune in and j ...
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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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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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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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Book Writing Made Simple | How to Write a Book, Christian Author, Self-Publishing, Memoir, Biblical Encouragement
Donna Sherrie - Book Writing Coach, Author, Certified Kingdom Coach
***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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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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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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This is our real life, in real Spain. Ten years of adventures since swapping our glorious Victorian House in leafy Essex for a tiny flat in a wild Andalusian village. I was once a Radio Producer in London, not a great one. I sacked Richard Hammond for not knowing enough about cars. Was rude to J.K. and binned her rubbish first edition new kiddies book. Told the man behind Amazon when it launched in the UK that nobody wanted to shop online for books. So I ran away to Spain with my other half ...
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A loose coalition of film enthusiasts host a book club about the novelizations of your favorite movies. New episodes every Thursday!
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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to write stories their readers will love. Each week literary editors, Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill, use films to explain how to craft a story that hooks the reader on page one and holds their attention all the way to the end. 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're a writer who loves to write, this podcast is for you! "The only thing that matters, and ...
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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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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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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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From KMUW Studios and part of the NPR Podcast Network, You're Saying It Wrong is a podcast that looks at what we get wrong—and what we sometimes get right—when it comes to this English language. Hosted by KMUW's Fletcher Powell, each episode features a conversation with the sister and brother who wrote the book on it. Literally. You're Saying It Wrong: A Pronunciation Guide to the 150 Most Commonly Mispronounced Words and Their Tangled Histories of Misuse is by Kathryn Petras and Ross Petras ...
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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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Did you know that Robert Burns was the first person to feature on a Coca Cola bottle? Or that a book of his poems has orbited the earth 217 times? And he NEVER signed his name as Rabbie? This is a modern and light hearted look at the life and works of Robert Burns; poems explained; myths busted; songs sung and stories told. Listen, laugh, and maybe even learn something new with Alastair Turnbull and guests.
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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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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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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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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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Thinking about relocating to the Kingdom in 2025? Before you book that flight, get the inside scoop on the visa tiers that determine your benefits, the wage‑protection reforms that safeguard your salary, and the rising cost‑of‑living hotspots—especially around megacity projects like NEOM. We’ll break down why premium residency (the “Saudi Green Card”) can buy you property rights, how the alcohol‑free reality shapes everyday social life, and what new social‑media laws mean for your Instagram ...
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Home to the Spectator's best podcasts on everything from politics to religion, literature to food and drink, and more. A new podcast every day from writers worth listening to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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Turn your big ideas into a published book - without the traditional publishing headaches or the costly mistakes that plague first-time authors. Join multi-published author and ghostwriter Lynn "Elikqitie" Smargis of Unicorn Publishing Company as she pulls back the curtain on the world of modern publishing, showing professional speakers, executives, and thought leaders how to transform their expertise into compelling books that build their brand and legacy. Have you been struggling with impos ...
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Want to improve your English skills? Our Intrepid English Teachers are ready to show you exactly what you need to learn to help you to achieve your English goals. Choose from our library of self-study lessons or book a one-to-one lesson with one of our English teachers and take the first step on your path to success in English.
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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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add us on snap @seldeneb @damiilos ig @seldenburns also buy our LIMITED EDITION MERCH link in discription box below (your first non-boring book podcast) support larray on youtube. go donate to our go fund me. xoxo DaMi and sElDeN Cover art photo provided by Paweł Czerwiński on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@pawel_czerwinski
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Steven Crowder brings you news, entertainment and politics with the most politically incorrect show on the web. Guests, rants, sketches, your calls ... it's whatever. Watch the VIDEO version of this podcast here: http://www.louderwithcrowder.com/mugclub
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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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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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Special Edition – The Fantastic Four: First Steps
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1:05:21It's the dawn of a new era, along with a new phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the coming of the highly anticipated film The Fantastic Four: First Steps! Arriving like the Silver Surfer heralding Earth's doom, Josh Flanagan and Mike Romo come together to brave their cautious optimism for Marvel's first family. Running Time: 01:02:22 Music…
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Sam Leith's guest for this week's Book Club podcast is Max Hastings. Max joined Sam earlier this year for a live recording to discuss his new book Sword: D-Day, trial by battle, which tells the story of the individual stories who risked their lives as part of Operation Overlord. The discussion was arranged to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. On …
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Trump's Huge Meeting Shocks the World & the Media is Dumbfounded
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1:03:27Former FBI Director James Comey released a 5 minute video about Taylor Swift because…well, no one is really sure why. Everything okay, Jimmy? Chris Pratt, who played a government employee on Parks & Rec and Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy, said something about how the mainstream media doesn’t have to take a stand against every win that Presi…
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For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa, Hannah, and Marcelle Kosman analyze the ending of Kissing Jessica Stein. They discuss curly hair, how friendship and romance intersect, and Jessica's unresolved sexuality. We finish the episode by calling Kirsten Fermaglish, author of A Rosenberg by Any Other Name: A History of Jewish Name Changing in…
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Ep 74 Coming of Age, Girlhood, & Green Gables: What is a Bildungsroman and Why Female Stories Matter
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1:03:23Send us a text According to Miriam Webster, the Bildungsroman is a novel about the moral and psychological growth of a main character. Today, we’re kicking off our Anne of Green Gables bonus episode series with an introduction to the genre, a basic examination of life on Prince Edward Island, the 7th Canadian province where the Anne books primarily…
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The Uncertain Science Behind What We Understand As ‘Truth’
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18:30Throughout history, humans have been on a search for truth. From the ancient Greeks and their belief in a universal truth, to our Founding Fathers writing, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” In a world of disinformation, conspiracy theories, and the rising influence of artificial intelligence, where does trut…
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What is 'versing'? ‘Whatchamacallit' and other placeholder words. Chicken.
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13:141109. This week, we look at why kids and video gamers talk about "versing" someone. Then, we look at the linguistics of placeholder words like "whatchamacallit" and "thingamajig," including some fun international examples and the now-obsolete word "whiblin." The "thingamajig" segment was by Ursula Kania, a Senior Lecturer in English Language and Li…
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6 Easy Ways to Fit Learning English Into Your Daily Routine
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5:55Intrepid English Founder Lorraine is here with some top tips for how to fit learning English into your everyday routine. 📝 Read the post on the Intrepid English website: https://intrepidenglish.co.uk/podcasts/6-easy-ways-to-fit-english-into-your-daily-routine/ 🧾Download Now: Your step-by-step Guide to Selecting the Best English Communication Traini…
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207. What Agents & Readers Want: How to Write a Story That Works
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12:16Have you ever sat down to write a novel and thought, “Where do I even begin?” Or maybe you’ve started writing, but something feels... off. The story isn’t coming together the way you imagined, and you’re not sure why. You’re not alone. Most writers struggle with this because they’re missing the foundational elements that make a story work. It’s not…
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2nd Edition [ NEW GAME ] : Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Deluxe Hardcover
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52:48ORIGINALLY AIRED MARCH 31, 2022 On today's CRUMB, we revisit Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time in Hollywood to check out the 60 pages of bonus content in the Deluxe Hardcover. It's fun, it's funny. Truly the artwork is beautiful! Good to see our friends Rick and Cliff again. Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/authorizedpod.bsky.socia…
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Coffee House Shots: how do we get more working class people into politics?
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16:26Tom Gordon, Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, joins James Heale to discuss his campaign to improve working class representation in politics. Tom, newly elected in 2024, explains how getting his mum involved in local politics in West Yorkshire led him to think about the structural issues that exist preventing more people from gett…
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Middle-Round Favorites, Braelon Allen vs. Breece Hall, + Preseason Week 2 Recap
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1:04:21On the latest NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones dive into the latest NFL storylines. They discuss the Colts edging closer to a decision on their QB1 for the season, share strategies for drafting Rashee Rice despite his impending league suspension, and highlight the middle-round players they love. Plus, …
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Can Donald Trump Bring Peace: Zelensky and EU Leaders Massive visit to Washington
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1:01:47Illegal aliens continue to cause avoidable tragedies across the United States. This time, we take a look at the trucking industry. Palestinian refugees are being brought to the US. Let’s see where they’re going and why they’re coming here. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin went…well? Or did it? Depends on which …
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How Agatha Christie Used Chemistry To Kill (In Books)
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17:33Did you know that murder mystery writer Agatha Christie had a background in chemistry? In about half of her stories, the murder is committed using poison—something she was very, very familiar with. She had even trained in apothecaries to mix prescriptions by hand before she became a novelist. Chemist-turned-author Kathryn Harkup wrote about them in…
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A Closer Look Back: The Trump-Epstein Connection, Radioactive Wasps and LaBubus
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25:23In an all-new episode of Late Night’s podcast “A Closer Look Back,” A Closer Look Supervising Writer/Producer Sal Gentile discusses Trump wandering on the roof of the White House, MAGA’s identity crisis over the Epstein files and Seth’s dolphin impression. Sal is joined by Supervising Producer Emily Erotas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…
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'The Next Big Idea Daily': How to Run Your Life Like a Startup
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12:46Happiness might not sound like a business strategy, but Arthur C. Brooks—Harvard professor, Atlantic columnist, and all-around happiness guru—says it’s the most important metric of all. In his new book The Happiness Files: Insights on Work and Life, Arthur argues that your life is a startup, and you’re the founder, CEO, and maybe even the unpaid …
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Americano: did Putin get the upper hand in Alaska?
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18:55Donald Trump hasn't left his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska with a deal to end the war in Ukraine. He told reporters that 'great progress' was made but 'we didn't get there'. To discuss who really got the upper hand, Freddy Gray is joined by Spectator associate editor and Russia correspondent Owen Matthews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…
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Pick of the Week #990 – I Hate Fairyland #43
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1:24:10It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! Quality week! Plenty of well done comics and very good times. Josh reaches for a book that hasn't had the Pick in a very long time, and of course, there's time spent on figuring out how long that time was before moving on to the actual show again. But take heart, for there is ple…
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Corrections: The Podcast - Volume XCIII (Episode 145)
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15:13Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Holy Smoke: from the Bible to Tolkien, the risks & rewards of collecting rare books
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27:00The Bible is widely said to be the most published book of all time. Despite this, many older versions of the Bible are still sought after. This is because, as Tom Ayling tells Damian Thompson on this episode of Holy Smoke, there is a great deal of diversity amongst the editions precisely because it has been so widely published. Tom, a young antiqua…
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We tackle a few listener emails about some unusual pet peeves, including people tacking an extra sound on the end of the word "height," and another wondering why people say they want to "try and" do something.By Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras
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Self-Publishing Secrets from Murder Mystery Bestseller Jamie West
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33:52From stage to page, murder-mystery author Jamie West has cracked the code to self-publishing success. His Murder at the Matinee was shortlisted for the 2025 CWA Whodunnit Dagger Award, and his novels have climbed the Amazon bestseller charts. By night, Jamie works backstage on some of London’s biggest West End shows. By day, he’s built a thriving c…
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Coffee House Shots: is the world safer than in 1945?
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11:0380 years ago this week Japan surrendered to the allies, ushering in the end of the Second World War. To mark the anniversary of VJ day, historians Sir Antony Beevor and Peter Frankopan join James Heale to discuss its significance. As collective memory of the war fades, are we in danger of forgetting its lessons? And, with rising state-on-state viol…
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Too Long; Didn't Read: Ep 3. Let's get this party started
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28:42Why does Britain have so many new parties? And why are none of them the fun kind? Catherine Bohart investigates the rising challengers to the two-party system, with the help of Zoe Lyons, Ian Dunt and roving correspondent Sunil Patel. Written by Catherine Bohart, with Madeleine Brettingham, Gareth Gwynn and John Tothill. Producer: Alison Vernon Smi…
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Archetypes 04 | The Magic Within: Writing the Wise and Powerful Archetype
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1:13:12Send us a text Join Drake and Marie as they explore how to write interiority using a 12 layer model. We go over everything from showing, to telling, to worldview and more! Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Tim…
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What Do mRNA Funding Cuts Mean For Future US Research?
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19:37On August 5, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Department of Health and Human Services would terminate almost $500 million in mRNA vaccine development grants and contracts, affecting 22 projects. Biologist and mRNA researcher Jeff Coller joins Host Ira Flatow to talk about what this move means for future mRNA research in the…
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Sophie Turner | Trump Brings Right-Wing Cancel Culture to the Kennedy Center Honors, Bans "Wokesters": A Closer Look
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22:19Seth takes a closer look at Trump claiming he personally selected the nominees for this year’s Kennedy Center honors so that he could prevent "woke" artists from getting the award. Then, Sophie Turner talks about having to work with rats and cockroaches for her movie Trust and not wanting to kiss Kit Harington in their movie The Dreadful. See Priva…
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Spectator Out Loud: Patrick Kidd, Madeline Grant, Simon Heffer, Lloyd Evans & Toby Young
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27:48On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Patrick Kidd asks why is sport so obsessed with Goats; Madeline Grant wonders why the government doesn’t show J.D. Vance the real Britain; Simon Heffer reviews Progress: A History of Humanity’s Worst Idea; Lloyd Evans provides a round-up of Edinburgh Fringe; and, Toby Young writes in praise of Wormwood Scrubs – th…
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Episode 50 is a good time to take stock of the industry and discuss the latest developments that can affect our indie world. Useful links: LSP Launchpad Course waitlist: https://www.learnselfpublishing.com/launchpad Get your ticket for SPS Live: https://www.learnselfpublishing.com/spslive Join our Patreon for exclusive access including Live Q&As wi…
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Faith Hogan, author of 'The Women at Ocean's End' - Uplit author discusses finding your voice, being a happy pantser and finding the right career
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50:19This week, we're chatting to award-winning global bestseller, Faith Hogan. Faith has published many uplit/ women's fiction novels - the last one 'The Bookshop Ladies' won the An Post Irish Book Award for Best Popular Fiction Novel of the Year. Faith's writing journey has taken her from working in many different jobs, never quite sure if she will ad…
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Preseason Week 2 Preview and Storylines to Watch
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53:23Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones break down the latest fantasy headlines, including Rashee Rice’s looming suspension and why we may be underdrafting Chase Brown. (1:45) Then, they preview Week 2 of the preseason, revealing the key players, position battles, and storylines that could shake up your fantasy draft board. Don’t miss the…
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Countdown: Trump and Putin Meeting Preview & Who Wants it to Fail
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1:01:44Just when you thought we were done with Tim Walz, they pull you back in. His daughter, Hope, has a potty mouth and went on a rant against President Donald Trump. What’s a word that means “dodged a bullet?” NFL Preseason has started, and Travis Kelce hype is already too much. At least we didn’t have to mention Taylor Swift. Aw, dang it. We just did.…
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AI's impact on translators, untranslatable Dutch words, and more, with Heddwen Newton
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19:381108. This week, we talk to Heddwen Newton about some of the unique and untranslatable words she's discovered while translating. She shares her thoughts on why the translation profession is being hit hard by AI and the kind of work that is likely to be lost. We also hear her book recommendations, including a novel and a nonfiction book about the hi…
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Breast Milk Is Understudied. What Are Scientists Learning Now?
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18:47If you’ve found yourself scrolling through the breastfeeding world online, you know that people have a lot of strong opinions about breast milk. But what exactly do we know about the biology of it? Does breast milk really adapt to a baby’s needs? Does it confer immunity? How does making breast milk impact the breastfeeder? Joining Host Flora Lichtm…
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INTUITION: The Science of Trusting Your Gut
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56:11We all have eureka moments, sudden bursts of certainty that seem to come out of nowhere. What if you could summon that feeling on command? Laura Huang, a business school professor, has been studying that question. She’s found that for the world's most successful people, intuition isn't an accident. It's a skill. A tool they’ve sharpened. Today on t…
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Zoë Kravitz | Trump's Rambling Kennedy Center Announcement and Threat to Send Troops to More Cities: A Closer Look
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24:46Seth takes a closer look at the Trump administration threatening to send National Guard troops to more cities after taking control of the D.C. police. Then, Zoë Kravitz talks about finding her New York City apartments on Craigslist back in the day, working with Austin Butler in Caught Stealing and destroying Taylor Swift's bathroom while staying th…
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Star Trek: The Entropy Effect by Vonda N. McIntyre ( w/ Mark Stay, Sarah Welch-Larson, and Gavin Zalinger)
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2:16:12This week on Authorized, the Enterprise is in a bit of trouble. A time traveling mad man has killed a member of the crew, and the only thing that can stop a bad guy with a time travel is a good guy with a time travel. Spock valiantly makes himself an anachronism. No Hannah this week, but a slew of guests. Mark Stay: https://markstaywrites.com/ Sara…
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The Edition: Border lands, 200 years of British railways & who are the GOATs?
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37:22First: how Merkel killed the European dream ‘Ten years ago,’ Lisa Haseldine says, ‘Angela Merkel told the German press what she was going to do about the swell of Syrian refugees heading to Europe’: ‘Wir schaffen das’ – we can handle it. With these words, ‘she ushered in a new era of uncontrolled mass migration’. ‘In retrospect,’ explains one senio…
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2025 - The Top Comics of the 21st Century
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2:02:51The Speakers of Geek are joined by longtime listener and friend Pankaj from Philly to discuss the Top Comics of the 21st Century! From stories to runs to collections to single issues, we do our best, along with the help of listener suggestions, to talk about as many of the great comics from the last 25 years as we can! (2:02:51)…
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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones kick things off with the latest fantasy news, including James Cook’s new four-year deal with the Bills, injuries in Green Bay affecting Josh Jacobs’ draft stock, and Brandon Aiyuk eyeing a Week 6 return. (1:53) After the break, the guys play Hype Train or Smokescreen, debating if DJ Moore could see …
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Tucker Carlson's Controversial Palestine Interview: Good Journalism or Nefarious Standard
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1:04:35The UK is trying something interesting in order to go after people who are catcalling joggers. If only there was something that all of the perpetrators had in common… Washington, D.C. isn’t a state and it’s not just because we haven’t gotten around to it. It was never intended to be and never should be, but let’s explain why. Tucker Carlson intervi…
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When Headaches Are Ruining Your Life, Where Can You Turn?
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18:50Science journalist Tom Zeller Jr. has suffered from debilitating cluster headaches for three decades. Like other cluster headache sufferers, his episodes would leave him unable to function, and the fear of the next one happening was constant. In a quest to better understand his own condition, Zeller learned that headaches remain a great neurologica…
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The Bourne Identity: build tension, raise stakes (archive)
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38:27Whatever kind of story you're writing, if you want a reader to stick with you all the way to the end, you've got to build tension! Believe it or not, The Bourne Identity is a terrific example to study - even for a love story or coming of age story. Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50, …
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52 First Dates - Green Lantern: New Guardians v1: The Ring Bearer
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1:30:30We're back off for another book with everyone's favourite space cops, as this time, they revive an old no-name title and hand it off to Kyle Rayner and all the colours of the rainbow. Come along and see what happens when seven people who all have questionable displays of their emotions come together and try to make a team with a dysfunctional dynam…
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Sam Leith's guest for this week's Book Club podcast is Joanna Pocock, whose new book Greyhound describes two trips she took across America by Greyhound bus in 2006 and 2023. They talk about the literature of the road, that distinctively American and usually distinctively male genre, and the meaning of travel – and Joanna tells Sam how the America y…
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Trump's Takeover Has the Left Absolutely Seething & It's Glorious
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1:02:56Token conservative and fan favorite of this season of CNN Scott Jennings came over the top rope on the Leftist mouthpieces on News Night with Abby Phillips over the upcoming Trump/Putin meeting. Here’s a brief summary of President Donald Trump’s record on peacemaking and peace keeping. President Trump is going to make Washington, D.C. safe again an…
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Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor are joined by Marcelle Kosman in a literary New York apartment to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Kissing Jessica Stein. This week we discuss sex drives, compulsive heterosexuality, and what compromises you can make in partnership. --- Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry Production Find us at…
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