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Join J.D. Myall from Writer's Digest and Drexel University on 'Craft Chat Chronicles' for interviews with New York Times best-selling authors. Delve into the art of writing, uncover insights and tips on crafting bestsellers, as well as effective publishing and book marketing. Perfect for aspiring and seasoned writers, and students alike, this podcast combines creative writing expertise with real-world publishing experience. Tune in for transformative literary guidance.
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Bestselling writer Lindy West and democracy policy expert Meagan Hatcher-Mays are two Award-Winning Best Friends From High School (Most Likely To Make You Laugh in their high school senior poll - sorry to intimidate you!). Each week, Lindy and Meagan hilariously digest what’s going on in the news, their lives and their text threads with their singular combination of political smarts, embarrassing sincerity, and a truly concerning level of investment in pop culture. Text Me Back is a podcast ...
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Scratching the Surface

Jarrett Fuller

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Scratching the Surface is a podcast about design, theory, and creative practice. Hosted by Jarrett Fuller, each episode features wide-ranging conversations with designers, architects, writers, academics, artists, and theorists about how design shapes culture. Previous guests include architecture critic Paul Goldberger, MoMA design curator Paola Antonelli, architect and OMA partner Reinier de Graaf, Pentagram partner Michael Bierut, RISD President Rosanne Somerson, writer Kurt Andersen, and d ...
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The Indy Author Podcast

Matty Dalrymple, The Indy Author

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Matty Dalrymple (DAL-rim-ple) podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors, and her articles have appeared in Writer’s Digest magazine. She is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors. Matty is also the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; ...
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Empowered Nutrition helps busy women take control of their metabolic, hormonal, and digestive health. Registered Dietitian and board-certified Integrative and Functional Nutritionist Erin Skinner dishes on the most effective and accurate ways to leverage nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits to achieve optimal wellness (when time is limited). Erin uses an integrative and functional approach to address the root causes of chronic conditions that women experience the most. She specializes i ...
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Browns Digest Podcast

Brandon Little & Logan White

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The BrownsDigest Podcast is a weekly sports podcast that provides news, commentary, reviews and updates on the Cleveland Browns. The podcast is hosted by Sports Illustrated writer Brandon Little and podcaster Logan White. Listen to the podcast every week on your favorite audio streaming platform and find up-to-date information on the Cleveland Browns on the Sports Illustrated BrownsDigest website: www.si.com/nfl/browns
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Quoting Gene Roddenberry

Roddenberry Entertainment

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2021 marks the centennial birthday of legendary writer and Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry - and interestingly enough - this television icon who passed away over 30 years ago still has an enormous amount to say! Listen now as various celebrities and notables along with hosts Trent Vanegas and Rachel True digest and discuss quotes from Gene Roddenberry.
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Bite

Mother Jones

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Bite is a podcast for people who think hard about their food. Join acclaimed food and farming blogger Tom Philpott, Mother Jones editors Kiera Butler and Maddie Oatman, and a tantalizing guest list of writers, farmers, scientists, and chefs as they uncover the surprising stories behind what ends up on your plate. We'll help you digest the food news du jour, explore the politics and science of what you eat and why—and deliver plenty of tasty tidbits along the way.
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C Hope Clark

C Hope Clark

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C. Hope Clark adores mystery, and now she's known for her two mystery series, set in rural South Carolina, the most well known being the award-winning Carolina Slade books. Her Edisto Beach mystery series debuts Fall 2014. But Hope is also a motivator and mentor, editor of FundsforWriters.com. Her website and newsletters reach 40K+ readers weekly, and she's a frequent speaker at conferences and events across the United States. Writer's Digest has selected FundsforWriters for its 101 Best Web ...
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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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Greg Brown: Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet

Greg Brown, “the story-teller-poet-laureate of aviation”

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Greg Brown, “the story-teller-poet-laureate of aviation” Ride along with renowned aviator, writer, and photographer Greg Brown in his light airplane, the "Flying Carpet," as he searches behind clouds for the real America, experiencing countless aerial adventures along the way. A former National Flight Instructor of the Year, Greg is author of five books, a former Barnes & Noble Arizona Author of the Month, and longtime aviation adventure columnist for AOPA Flight Training magazine. Some revi ...
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Riverdale Writer's Room

Chantal and Katie

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It’s not another recap podcast- it’s a gameshow! First, we hyper-binge the series and analyze each season. In order to out-write the HWIC themselves, we have to first learn what makes them tick! Then, we will predict episode by episode what will happen in the final season. Finally, we’re going to write two unique and complete screenplays predicting the big ending of our beloved Riverdale. Who among us (Katie, Chantal, and the HWIC) has it in them to create the most bombastic, shocking, and e ...
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We all tune in daily to the big networks and attempt to digest there version of the same sporting events, where they try show after show to make you believe what they say is fact and not what you witnessed with you own eyes. The few nuggets of truth they report are always hidden and surrounded by filler with producers and writers opinions embellished by corporate watchdogs to be announced by real people reading the same packaged biased news one show after another. We promise to report the re ...
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Game Knight News

Sean D Knight

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A freelance writer who has worked for Maximum PC and Hot Hardware while writing for Press2Reset. I am an avid gamer with a specific love for PC Gaming. I host another podcast for P2R called Press Pass and hope to host many more podcasts focusing on the video game industry.
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Combining panels with publishing professionals, interviews with featured authors, and a rapid-fire Q&A between literary pals, Coordinates is not-your-average podcast! Co-hosted by KT Herr and Hannah Matheson, this long-form quarterly series has unique segments — "Fresh Pressed," "Fellow Traveler," "Hot Dish," and "From the Crossroads" — that invite you to listen all in one go or digest it in sections. Like a good book, Coordinates takes advantage of its robust runtime (usually 2 hours per ep ...
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This is the book of generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him: male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created. Genesis 5:1,2 Quantum physics teaches that all thing are one. The Bible reveals that male and female are both called Adam and are one. The headlines of our daily papers tell us we are at war with each other and are separate. What went wrong? The exciting novel, I Am Adam, ...
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Roz Morris about MANAGING YOUR EDITORIAL CREW, including how authors can effectively manage their editing process, the role beta readers play in the development of an author's work, what the needs are for editing before submitting a work to a traditional publisher or an agent, and tips for indie authors on making the most…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how fan fiction could pave the way to a bestselling author career? Tune into this inspiring double episode of Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with the multifaceted Denny S. Bryce, who transitioned from running a PR and marketing firm to becoming a celebrated author and faculty member at Drexel University. Denny tak…
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This week, Lindy is dying :/ Bye girl!!! But the show must go on! So this week we are releasing a very special episode. An abridged semi-exclusive limited release Very Special Episode previously only heard on our Patreon! That’s right. It’s 2 Shrill 2 Furious: Portland Drift—our rewatch series of Shrill. Specifically, we’re talking about the Pool P…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Johnny B. Truant about THE NEW NORMAL OF AN AUTHOR CAREER, including the evolving landscape of self-publishing, the dilemma of comparisonitis, the need to accept slow growth in one's author career as the new norm, the value of patience, and the warning signs when patience turns into a rut. Interview video at https://bit.l…
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We have so many new delights to share with you. First off, we’re GORGEOUS?? Lindy washes her bangs and Meagan is absolutely slathered in rouge. Tune into our socials to see the evidence of this glow-up/looks-maxxing, and let us know if it’s worth all the effort @textmebackpod on IG. And we also share a BFF endorsement/reunion story that means every…
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Sarah Ichioka is an urbanist, strategist, curator, and writer. She’s the author, with Michael Pawlyn, of Flourish: Design Paradigms for our Planetary Emergency and the founder of Desire Lines, a disciplinary studio that helps places, communities, and organizations chart paths toward thriving futures. In this conversation, Jarrett and Sarah talk abo…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Art Taylor about WRITING SHORT, including common challenges faced by novelists transitioning to short stories. Art emphasizes the importance of economy, efficiency, and focus; shares practical advice on trimming word count while maintaining narrative impact, such as eliminating redundant phrases and opting for active voic…
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Send us a text What if your storytelling dreams could transform into an award-winning career? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with the remarkable Connie Schofield Morrison, who shares her journey from managing her illustrator husband Frank Morrison to carving out her own path as a celebrated author. Connie's candid conversation cove…
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HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM! GET 👏US 👏OUTTA HERE 👏 Last week dire wolves, this week…Gayle King is in space? You might think that all of the world’s problems have been solved if we’re spending time doing this nonsense–but actually, nope! Believe it or not things are actually worse than ever! The BBWs are losing their minds in real time, but that’s oka…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer about TRAINING THE BRAIN FOR FICTION DICTATION, including the differences in approach for fiction versus nonfiction. Sarah describes the challenges authors face when transitioning to dictating fiction and offers practical advice for overcoming mental blocks. Sarah also highlights the flexibility of …
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Hello faithful Text Me Backolytes and welcome new listeners (we’re sorry in advance to newbies! You could not have chosen a more wild starting place, but you’ll catch on fast!). Today Lindy and Meagan kick off with a humble but necessary installment of Department of Corrections: Peter Edition. Apparently one of these colonizing yahoos from last wee…
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Episode Summary In this insightful episode, Erin is joined by Stephanie Notaras, a seasoned dietitian, Director of the Dietician Counselling Skills Practice, and host of The Nutrition Counselling Podcast. Together, they dive into the often-overlooked emotional and psychological layers of nutrition change—what really keeps people stuck, and how both…
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Matt Owens is co-founder and Chief Design and Innovation Officer at Athletics, a brand studio based in Brooklyn, and author of the book, A Visible Distance: Craft, Creativity, and the Business of Design. A graduate of Cranbrook’s Graphic Design Program, he previously worked as an art director for Methodfive, founded a small design studio, One9nine,…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Kevin Tumlinson about WRITING PIVOTS AND THE POWER OF HUMILITY, including Kevin's journey of moving from a pantser to an outliner. They discuss his reasons for adopting outlining, influenced by his co-authoring project with J.D. Barker, and the cognitive challenges he faced during the transition. Kevin also speaks candidl…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how a ghost story can turn rejections into a celebrated book launch? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with award-winning YA and children's picture book author, Sarah Glenn Marsh. Hear about Sarah's inspiring journey from a book-loving teenager encouraged by a high school teacher to an accomplished author …
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If you thought Lindy’s train adventure was an unhinged delight YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT. This week it’s Meagan who hits the dusty trail on a trek from Washington, (District of Columbia) to Washington (State). Meagan bravely Dale Coopers her whole ass off with that tiny influencer mic. Along the way she endures a mid-flight beef with her evil auntie d…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Rossana Corniel about UNLOCKING THE POWER OF BOOK REVIEWS, including the importance of reviews in understanding reader expectations and forming effective marketing strategies. Rossana discusses the finding that research shows that reviews can significantly impact sales and reader trust; the importance of tailoring your bo…
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*FAN MAIL: Text Greg your comments! Flight instructing offers some of the most rewarding flying there is. We experience the joy of fulfilling our students’ dreams of flight, become better pilots ourselves in the process, and develop lifelong friendships with many of those we teach. But among hours and hours of routine teaching and flying, there are…
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This week, Lindy and Meagan submit a heartfelt notes app apology. We are so sorry to all the snakes and worms and devoted listeners out there. To help mend some of these shattered fences, we bring you not just one…but THREE Snakes of the Week 🐍🐍🐍!!! Thank you to a loyal Husband listener Peter for submitting an iconic snake anecdote! And next, we ar…
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Episode Summary In this episode, we dive into a client-centered approach to nutrition and behavior change. Our guest, Ian, shares his insights on how practitioners can create sustainable change by focusing on empowerment first, education second. The conversation highlights the importance of small, realistic goal setting and understanding the emotio…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Liesel Hill about USING RELEVANCE TO SAVE YOUR DARLINGS, including the importance of integrating emotional connection and subconscious storytelling to retain seemingly irrelevant scenes by making them essential. Topics include multi-tasking in scenes, pacing, evoking emotion, character arcs, purposeful character deaths, m…
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Lara Lesmes and Fredrik Hellberg are the founders of Space Popular, an architecture studio that explores relationships between media and the built environment through research, design, and artworks. They are also professors at the Institute of Architecture at the University of Applied Arts Vienna where they run the Architectural Design Studio 2. In…
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Send us a text Pull back the curtain on the fascinating world of media with Emmy award-winning television producer Paula Rizzo. Ever wondered how to land your dream media gig or nail that nerve-wracking TV interview? Paula lays out a roadmap with insider tips on mastering media appearances and becoming a media-savvy author. From her early days as a…
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Send us a text From childhood notebook scribbles to groundbreaking queer YA novels, New York Times bestselling author Tess Sharpe's journey exemplifies resilience and creativity. On "Craft Chat Chronicles," Tess shares the thrill and challenges of seeing her novel "The Girls I've Been" adapted for Netflix. She discusses the importance of community …
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Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to leave a tech career for the unpredictable world of full-time writing? Join us as we sit down with debut author KM Fajardo who shares her inspiring journey from programming to penning her own cyberpunk retelling of "The Great Gatsby." KM opens up about the joys and hurdles of transitioning genres from li…
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Send us a text What if you could transform stress-filled corporate days into successful storytelling? Our guest, Jill Tu, did just that. We talk about her inspiring journey from high-demand corporate jobs to becoming the debut author of "The Dividing Sky," a cozy dystopian romance set in a hyper-capitalist future. Jill's story begins with a pivotal…
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Send us a text Join us as New York Times bestselling author Sadiqa Johnson shares lessons on crafting bestsellers. Embark on a literary voyage with us as I, JD Myall, sit down with Sadiqa Johnson, a celebrated author known for her gripping novels like 'The Yellow Wife.' Sadiqa's journey is a testament to the power of storytelling and persistence, m…
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Send us a text Join us as New York Times best-selling author Gilly Segal shares lessons on crafting bestsellers. Transitioning from law to literary stardom, Gilly unfolds her remarkable journey from hidden manuscripts to her collaboration with Kimberly Jones on the acclaimed YA hit "I'm Not Dying With You Tonight." She offers invaluable insights on…
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Send us a text When the blank page becomes a canvas for a bestselling novel, what's the secret behind the first stroke of genius? Ava Reid, acclaimed author of dark academia's gripping tales, joins us to unravel the artistry of hooking readers from the get-go. She opens up about her own transformation from writing in solitude to embracing the glari…
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Lindy is running on the fumes of borrowed youth, and Meagan is one (1) glass of wine deep. This is the opposite of a Magic Mind episode where we’re cool collected cucumbers and we’re calling it Tipsy Back Podcast! Lindy brings tidings from the So True Hype House, where Lindy desperately tries to impress her young comedy crushes, starts a group chat…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Clay Stafford about INSIDER TIPS FROM WRITING CONTEST JUDGES, including what judges look for in submissions, such as originality, strong voice, and proper pacing. Clay shares insights into the judging process, highlighting the necessity of engaging the reader early, avoiding errors, and understanding the contest’s goals a…
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Welcome to another classic episode of Text Me Back, where Lindy and Meagan, two self-appointed kings, tackle the most pressing issues of our time. See agenda below: FIRST AGENDA ITEM: Buggies. Meagan bullies a neighbor by sending another round of live bugs to a stranger’s building. And friends…there is potentially a third round of bugs en route. Th…
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Julian Bleecker is a researcher, designer, engineer, and entrepreneur. He runs Near Future Laboratory, a platform and consultancy focused on design fiction. He is the author of Design Fiction: A Short Essay on Design, Science, Fact, and Fiction and co-author of The Manual of Design Fiction, among other titles. In this conversation, Jarrett and Juli…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Troy Lambert about LINKEDIN STRATEGIES FOR AUTHORS, including the evolving role of LinkedIn for authors. We delve into strategies for optimizing LinkedIn profiles, engaging with peers, and understanding platform nuances to enhance professional presence, network effectively, and perhaps build a side hustle. Interview video…
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This week we continue a-milkin’ that New York cow! Um, excuse us? We are walking here. Meagan and Lindy make a brave break from their cozy hotel room into the NYC winter night to watch Drag Race at a local bar/mystery tent and meet THE Thorgy Thor camping out in there! Somebody go back in time, call our elder care facility, and tell them to bring u…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Malorie Cooper about THE PERKS AND PITFALLS OF FACEBOOK ADS, including the significance of high-contrast images and textual elements in ad creatives, the benefits and drawbacks of Facebook's automated targeting suggestions, and the latest updates in Facebook's targeting mechanisms that can affect ad performance. Mal empha…
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Unearthed from their On Air Fest goodie bags, Lindy and Meagan discover little teensy influencer microphones! And if you know how jazzed one host in particular gets about the media board, you can guess what this means–absolute unhinged chaos aka a cross country FIELD TRIP! 🚂 But before Lindy shares her unfiltered reporting from her truly epic train…
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Mike Pepi is a critic and technologist who writes about art, culture, and technology. He is the author of the new book, Against Platforms: Surviving Digital Utopia, which is both a work of technology criticism and an analysis of how we talk about Silicon Valley. His other writing has appeared in Frieze, e-flux, Artforum, and The Brooklyn Rail. In t…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Leah Paulos about BOOK PROMOTION AND HOW TO BREAK THROUGH THE NOISE, including the importance of early marketing planning, crafting concise and compelling pitches, and understanding the specific needs of different recipients. Leah also delves into leveraging email lists, using AI tools for crafting pitches, building relat…
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Today, Lindy and Meagan are recording this episode in their most natural state: lying down.That’s right–these two sleepy gals are broadcasting from a very fancy Big Fig mattress at On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NYC aka DA BIG APPLE. And they’re not alone! They’re in bed with the biggest grifter in the biz, a legendary podcast king and professional menac…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Kathryn Goldman about NAVIGATING LEGAL RISK IN MEMOIR, including the delicate balance memoir writers must strike to avoid defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Kathryn explains the legal definitions and elements of these terms and offers advice on minimizing risk, emphasizing t…
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Deep-cut audio lore, chaotic jingles, and possibly altering the course of America—just another exceedingly normal episode of Text Me Back. 🚨🚨Hot Take Alert 🚨🚨Meagan defends nepo babies? If you’re into blazing hot takes from topics that were top of mind in 2014, you are in for a real treat today. And a new segment means a call for a new theme song! …
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Elizabeth Diller is a partner and co-founder of Diller Scofidio + Renfro where she’s worked on a range of buildings including New York’s The Shed, the Highline, and an expansion of MoMA. Since 1981, the studio’s practices has spanned architecture, urban design, installation art, multi-media performance, digital media, and print, all of which is fea…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Michael La Ronn about GETTING UNSTUCK IN BOOK MARKETING AND PROMOTION, including how authors can get unstuck when traditional methods like ads and blogger reviews are not affordable or effective. He emphasizes the importance of having an email list and a reader magnet, using strategic pricing, updating book descriptions, …
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Ass oil, Dongexploder, and The Puppies! If those words and phrases make sense to you, you’ve been perusing the Text Me Back Biki and are OBSESSED with us! This week, these two supermodels do the impossible: record a podcast. Lindy goes absolutely feral on the mediaboard, testing the limits of both podcasting and her friendship with Meagan. Meagan h…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Joanne McLaughlin about ELEVATING YOUR PRESENCE WITH PANEL APPEARANCES, including participating in panels as a way to build confidence, network, and promote one's work. We discuss the importance of contributing meaningfully during panels and the benefits of both genre-specific and non-genre-specific conferences, and we to…
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Lots of news to get into today! First up, we start off with DOG THOUGHTS that includes an absolutely iconic voicemail from a very good husband listener named Gerald. Yes, Gerald, this time we ARE talking about you! If YOU want to tell us more about bull penis use-cases, call the Best Friend Party Phone at (703) 829-0003. And we have a new segment: …
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Cheryl McKay about SHOWRUNNING YOUR SERIES NOVELS, including how to plan for standalone versus series formats; the role of episodic elements; the benefits of feeling inspired by and using real-world locations in storytelling; the importance of character development and story arcs; and the importance of making strong stand…
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Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin are the founders of Formafantasma, a research-driven design studio based in Milan and Rotterdam that investigates the ecological, historical, political, and social forces shaping the discipline of design. In this conversation, Jarrett talks with Andrea and Simone about the role of research in their studio, movin…
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This week we welcome Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, our in-house private eye and bear oil enthusiast, who gives us some pretty hot gossip in this week’s Segment P.U.B.E.S. We’re learning who these dangerous yahoos are stocking Trump’s cabinet, and this week’s featured player is: -An alumnus from America’s most expensive clown college, Princeton* -A geography n…
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