Hannah (Lana Condor) finds herself trapped inside her boss Fin Gorale’s (Alan Cumming) subterranean biosphere named Evergreen, alongside seven of the world’s greatest minds. When Fin informs the group that an asteroid has destroyed the surface of the Earth, they find themselves – forced survivors – tasked with rebuilding society. As our characters vie for control of Evergreen, alliances form and fracture as heroes turn into villains. But when Hannah discovers that Evergreen is malfunctioning ...
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This podcast seeks to be a conversation starter for those who seek to break beyond the binaries and labels of pro-Israel and pro-Palestine, exploring what it means to be pro-peace. Ultimately, it seeks to comfort the troubled and trouble the comfortable. Season 1 of From the Yarra was hosted by Hannah Baker and Ittay Flescher, a conversation between two Jews in Melbourne and Jerusalem about war and peace. It was recorded between December 2023 - October 2024. Season 2 of 'From the Yarra' is c ...
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The Sense8 After Show recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of Netflix's Sense8. Show Summary: Eight strangers around the globe find themselves connected — first by a violent vision, then by their shared ability to connect with one another's thoughts and actions, and finally by the urgent need to find out what happened and why. Their need to know goes beyond simple curiosity — as they pursue answers, a mysterious organization hunts them down, intent on destroying them. The intense thriller ...
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What Did I Just Read? is the podcast where best friends Holly and LA spill the tea on a new romance novel every week. From toe-curling chemistry to over-the-top drama, they break down all the steamy moments, swoon-worthy characters, and plot twists that will have you blushing (or maybe even fanning yourself). No genre is off-limits—whether it’s contemporary, historical, or paranormal, these two dive headfirst into every page-turner with no filter. Expect plenty of laughs, lots of sassy comme ...
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Clever talk about pop culture. Bigmouth is pop culture talk for discerning grown-ups. Music, TV, movies, books or something else entirely – we’ll enthuse, argue, squabble and pick over the bones of what’s happening in the world of the stuff we love. Presented by WORD magazine veterans Andrew Harrison (ex-editor of Q, Select and Mixmag) and Siân “Stan” Pattenden, a graduate of the Smash Hits and Select Mag Schools of Excellence.
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New podcast! Talk ’90s To Me with Miranda Sawyer – special taster on Oasis
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22:30Just for old-school Bigmouth listeners, a taster of the brand new podcast that dives deep into all things ’90s. This time: Oasis brought chaos, electricity and working-class swagger to a music scene dominated by po-faced grunge and indie bands in the early 1990s. How did the Gallaghers go from humble beginnings in Manchester to taking over the worl…
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Dr. Sari Nusseibeh and Ittay Flescher in conversation
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39:03Jerusalem Book Launch for The Holy and the Broken Dr. Sari Nusseibeh and Ittay Flescher in conversation at the Albright Institute on the evening of July 7, 2025. Introduction by Lana Ikelan from Kids4Peace, with closing remarks by Mahmoud Muna. The Educational Bookshop and the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research sponsored the event. …
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S3 S3 - Out on a Limb & Out of the Woods By Hannah Bonam-Young
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52:05Send us a text Holly & LA chat about Hannah Bonam-Young's Out books Out on a Limb & Out of the Woods, let's just say that both women felt one book was quite out of reach of the other. (Does that pun work?) Next episode join Holly & LA as they discuss Noel Stark's debut book Love, Camera, Action: A Novel! Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sp…
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S3 E2 - Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson
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46:57Send us a text LA & Holly discuss Lana Ferguson's latest supernatural/monster romance Under Loch and Key. Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a screen shot of your review and send us your book request for an episode! Ins…
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Preview: Madam Ram Starring Toni Collette
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36:34The first five episodes are available now. Subscribe today! Loved, hated, and an endlessly controversial figure in modern sports, Georgia Frontiere's story is one of ambition, power, scandal, and a relentless quest for respect and legacy. Inheriting the LA RAMS after the sudden and mysterious death of her sixth husband, Georgia, once dubbed a "trop…
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This episode features a Dvar Torah for Parshat Mishpatim shared by Ittay at Kehilat Kolenu in Melbourne on February 21, 2025 It deals with issues of hostage-taking, revenge, justice and peace.By Ittay Flescher
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Melbourne Book Launch - The Holy and the Broken
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57:30This is a live recording of the Melbourne Book Launch of 'The Holy and the Broken,' hosted by the ACJC and TJI. It features music from Beth Riordan and Or Sagiv followed by a conversation between Sidra Kranz Moshinsky and Ittay Flescher. Thanks to John Circosta for arranging the sound setup at the Malvern Town Hall on February 9, 2025. 'The Holy an…
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Send us a text Hope you brought your towel, because it's about to get wet! LA & Holly discuss the author they just can't quit Ali Hazelwood's latest controversial release Deep End. Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a s…
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S2 E20 - Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe
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48:21Send us a text Holly & LA chat cryptids and other inside jokes while they discuss Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe . Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & Pleasure Wheel? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, co…
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S2 E19 - The Demon's Queen by Katee Robert
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29:03Send us a text In this episode Holly & LA chat about The Demon's Queen by Katee Robert a comfy, cozy, and ghosty romance. Upcoming Episodes! - Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe -November Wine Down - The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & P…
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S2 E18 - Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca
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30:23Send us a text In this episode Holly & LA chat about Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca a comfy, cozy, and ghosty romance. Upcoming Episodes! - The Demon's Queen by Katee Robert - Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe -November Wine Down Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & Pleasure Wheel? Want…
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Send us a text Join Holly & LA for their first Wine Down (of their TBRs - one book at a time!). In this new series they are given a random category to pick one book from their TBR lists. (This may be a desperate attempt for them to confront their towering TBR shelves.) This episode's category was : UGLIEST BOOK COVER Holly's Pick: One-Star Romance …
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S2 E17 - The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde
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51:17Send us a text In this episode Holly & LA discuss The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde which brings up the topic of Romantasy Tropes. Upcoming Episodes! - October Wine Down! - Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca - Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & …
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One year on from October 7, Hannah and Ittay reflect on the past year, expressing their fears, hopes and disappointments. And a very exciting announcement: Ittay has written a book! "The Holy and the Broken: A cry for peace from a land that must be shared" is now available for pre-order at ittay.au 2025 Australian Book Tour Dates: Perth - February …
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S2 E16 - Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti
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42:27Send us a text Holly & LA dress in their finest frillery with their pinkies out to chat about Alexandra Vasti's debut romance Ne'er Duke Well. September Books: Wine Down!!! Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compl…
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S2 E15 - Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas
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42:55Send us a text *Trigger Warning: In this episode we discuss a book with dubious consent, mentions of domestic abuse, sexual assualt, and discussions of suicide.* Holly & LA discuss the sexual who dunnit Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas . September Books: Wine Down!!! Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti The Wren in …
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Send us a text Join Holly & LA for their first Wine Down (of their TBRs - one book at a time!). In this new series they are given a random category to pick one book from their TBR lists. (This may be a desperate attempt for them to confront their towering TBR shelves.) This episode's category was : A COVER WITHOUT A FACE Holly's Pick: Golden by Sha…
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Send us a text *SPOILER ALERT* We do talk about BIG, HUGE, MAJOR, ENORMOUS book ruining spoilers in this author chat. Do yourself a favor, if you haven't already, go grab yourself a copy of Pointe of Pride by Chloe Angyal and then come back for a listen! In this episode, we chat with author Chloe Angyal about her most recent book Pointe of Pride. A…
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S2 E 14 - The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields
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42:03Send us a text Holly & LA learn that a spoon full of 'honey' definitely helps the medicine go down as they discuss The Honey Witch by debut author Sydney J. Shields . September Books: Sept. 6 - Wine Down!!! Sept. 13 - Five Brothers by Penelope Douglas Sept. 20 - Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti Sept. 27 - The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Lin…
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Send us a text Holly & LA discuss the second book in Brynne Weaver's Ruinous Love Trilogy series, Leather & Lark . The follow up book to her hit novel Butcher & Blackbird. Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a screen sho…
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Send us a text *SPOILER ALERT* We do talk about BIG, HUGE, MAJOR, ENORMOUS book ruining spoilers in this author chat. Do yourself a favor, if you haven't already, go grab yourself a copy of Everything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow and then come back for a listen! In this episode, we chat with author Sloan Harlow about her debut book The YA dark rom…
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Send us a text LA & Holly once again read Ali Hazelwood's latest release Not in Love. Both women loved Ali stretching her wings into a less bubbly romance! However, Holly took some real issue with her alma mater being thrown under the bus and the general Austin backdrop with random ice skating involved... Because, why? Have a book you want us to co…
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Send us a text Join Holly & LA for June's round of the Pain or Pleasure Wheel. This episode LA gets PAIN and is forced to finish a book she started almost a year ago, "This Spells Disaster" by Tori Anne Martin. Holly lands on beige, chose PAIN, and read read "Spoiler Alert" by Olivia Dade. Next episode, LA and Holly decide to change up the pain or …
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Pride Reads! - Late Bloomer by Mazey Edding & The Prosepct by KT Hoffman
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37:53Send us a text In this Pride Month episode Holly & LA each choose a LGBTQ+ book that has been on their radar to share with each other. Holly shares the adorably sweet and sapphic rom com Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings. LA shares the gay sports romance of the summer The Prospects by debut author K.T. Hoffman. Have a book you want us to cover? Want to…
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S2 E11 - One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
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1:08:30Send us a text LA & Holly dive into and talk next book theories for Rachel Gillig's gothic romantasy "One Dark Window". Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a screen shot of your review and send us your book request for a…
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Send us a text Join Holly & LA for May's round of the Pain or Pleasure Wheel. This episode LA gets PLEASURE and talks about her confusing enjoyment of "Divine Rivals" by Rebecca Ross, while Holly also gets PLEASURE and about the hilarious schemes in "The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi" by Shannon Chakraborty. Next episode, LA gets PAIN and assigned …
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Send us a text LA & Holly discuss the book everyone will read this summer, Emily Henry's "Funny Story". Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a screen shot of your review and send us your book request for an episode! Insta…
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S2 E9 - The Succubus's Prize by Katee Robert
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47:42Send us a text Join LA and Holly as they discuss the latest installment to Katee Robert's Demon Bargain series 'The Succubus's Prize'. Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a screen shot of your review and send us your boo…
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Send us a text Join Holly & LA for April's round of the Pain or Pleasure Wheel. In this episode, Holly gushes over her pleasure pick "A Fate Inked in Blood" by Danielle L. Jensen. While LA can't get over her college/sports romance pleasure pick "The Deal" by Elle Kennedy. Next episode, LA gets PLEASURE and assigned to read "Divine Rivals" by Rebecc…
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S2 E8 - Just For The Summer by Abby Jimenez
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1:40:08Send us a text Join Holly & LA as they chat about Abby Jimenez's new book in the Apart of Your World Series "Just For The Summer". Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & Pleasure Wheel? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, co…
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S2 E7 - The Boyfriend Subscription by Steven Salvatore
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1:07:05Send us a text Strap into your favorite harness and join Holly & LA as they discuss the debut novel by Steven Salvatore, "The Boyfriend Subscription". A whirlwind MM fake dating trope. Complete with positive sex work representation and... did we mention a plant daddy? Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pai…
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S2 E6 - Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
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1:01:27Send us a text Dust off your assless chaps and saddle up to join Holly & LA as they discuss "Done and Dusted" by Lyla Sage. A cowboy romance where she falls for her brother's best friend / he falls for his best friend little sister. Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & Pleasure Wheel? Want to sprinkle…
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Send us a text Join Holly & LA for this year's round 2 of the Pain or Pleasure Wheel. In this episode LA talks about her painful (uncomfortable) read of "Tryst Six Venom " by Penelope Douglas and Holly talks about her joyful pleasure of read of "A Part of You're World" by Abby Jimenez . Next episode, LA gets PLEASURE and assigned to read "The Deal"…
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Send us a text Father forgive us for we have read something truly filthy, and we loved it. Join Holly & LA as they praise Sierra Simone's "Priest". Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & Pleasure Wheel? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no …
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S2 E4 - Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta
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42:24Send us a text Holly & LA talk about a piece of Grade A prime beef from the book "Morning Glory Milking Farm" by C.M. Nascosta. Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & Pleasure Wheel? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, conta…
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Send us a text LA & Holly talk about how they are struggling to stay interested in any book they pick up. They are both down in the slumps, the book slumps that is. In this episode they discuss what puts them in a slump along with their strategies are to get back to enjoying reading again. If you have any suggestions for how you get out of a book s…
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Episode 10: Conversations over cancelling with Ahmed Fouad Al-khatib
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56:03In our tenth episode, Ittay speaks with Ahmed Fouad Al-khatib, a U.S. citizen from Gaza and a Middle East political analyst. Ahmed has a master’s degree in intelligence studies from American Military University and has written and contributed extensively to publications on Gaza’s affairs in U.S., Israeli, Jewish, and Arab outlets. In this episode, …
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Send us a text Holly & LA chat about Chloe Liese's first book in the Bergman Brother series, "Only When It's Us". Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & Pleasure Wheel? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a s…
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Send us a text Join Holly & LA for this year's round 2 of the Pain or Pleasure Wheel. In this episode Holly talks about her painful read of "King of Wrath" by Ana Huang and LA talks about her not at all painful read of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas. Next episode, LA gets pain and assigned to read "Tryst Six Venom" by Penelope Dougl…
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Episode 9: Unapologetically, From the Yarra River to the Mediterranean Sea
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1:22:00In this episode, we have teamed up with the incredible Ibrahim and Amira, co-hosts of the podcast "Unapologetic - The Third Narrative" to bring you "Unapologetically, From the Yarra River to the Mediterranean Sea". Ibrahim and Amira are Palestinian-Israeli Citizens, who are unapologetic about their views and vision for a better future for all those…
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Send us a text Holly & LA discuss Ali Hazelwoods latest paranormal book "Bride". Holly 'shifts' her stance on Ali Hazelwood's books, while LA bares her fangs. Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & Pleasure Wheel? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (…
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Valentine's Day Special Episode - Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
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46:01Send us a text Holly & LA are joined by their other halves in this Valentine's Day Special Episode to talk about "Ice Planet Barbarians" by Ruby Dixon. That's right, they made their husband read about big blue alien (ahem). Have a book you want us to cover? Have any good recommendations to add to our Pain & Pleasure Wheel? Want to sprinkle us with …
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Episode 8: Strong Opinions, Weakly Held with Elica Le Bon
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54:57It’s the episode we know many of you have been waiting for. Welcome to episode 8 of From the Yarra River to the Mediterranean Sea: “Strong Opinions, Weakly Held with Elica Le Bon”. Elica is an Iranian attorney, activist and artist who is currently living in LA. She has over 150,000 followers on Instagram which is where we discovered her in the week…
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Send us a text Join Holly & LA for their first spin of the Pain or Pleasure Wheel. The wheel decides if they get to read a book of their dreams or something that will be pure torture. In this episode LA lands on Pleasure and gets to read "Pen Pal" by J.T. Geissinger, while Holly lands on Pain and has to read "The Bodyguard" by Katherine Center. Hav…
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S2 E1 - Hunt on Dark Waters by Katee Robert
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1:02:25Send us a text We're back at it again! Join us as we chat about Katee Robert's new "pirate" themed novel "Hunt on Dark Waters"! Have a book you want us to cover? Want to sprinkle us with compliments? FIRST, FOLLOW US! SECOND, leave us a 5 STAR review (we have no shame). THIRD, contact us with a screen shot of your review and send us your book reque…
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Episode 7: One State, Two States or a Land For All?
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51:08Following on from our conversation with Moaz Inon in the previous episode, Hannah and Ittay closely examine the various "solutions" that currently exist in the public domain that can help us move from a state of war to a state of peace. RECOURCES Haaretz Video featuring maps of all solutions explored: "The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: One state, t…
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In this episode, we welcome Israeli peace activist Maoz Inon onto the podcast. Maoz lost both his beautiful parents, Bilha and Yakovi Inon on October 7. They were two of the first people killed on that horrific day when a Hamas rocket landed directly on their house in Moshav Nativ Ha’asara. Since suffering the pain of their loss, Maoz has been camp…
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Send us a text SEASON ONE IS IN THE BOOKS! Join Holly and LA as they reminisce over past episodes and talk about the books they read over the year. We'll see you all in February! CALLING ALL INDIE AUTHORS! We want to read what you wrote! DM or email us with a brief description of your book and where we can purchase it! Have a book you want us to co…
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Episode 5: Building Trust with Lana Ikelan
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1:07:01Welcome back to From the Yarra River to the Mediterranean Sea - Episode 5: Building Trust Lana Ikelan is a Palestinian Journalist and graduate of the Tomorrows Women peace building dialogue program. In this episode, she speaks about her experiences growing up in Jerusalem, how this war has shaped her relationships with Jewish friends, and her hopes…
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Episode 4: Mapping Empathy with Mushon Zer Aviv
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1:11:49In this episode of "From the Yarra River the Mediterranean Sea", we interview Israeli map designer and peace builder Mushon Zer Aviv. We first came across Mushon after reading a powerful article he wrote called “Your Empty is Killing us” which explores the importance of holding space for YES AND statements during this war. In the second half of the…
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