Best James Faulkner Podcasts (2025)

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The Reggie Little Outlaw Chuckwagon Race July 30 - Aug 3, 2025 11:49

2h ago11:49

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Reggie Little Outlaw Chuckwagon Race on FACEBOOK Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast…

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Ep 711 - Upright Women Wanted, by Sarah Gailey 1:05:03

1d ago1:05:03

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Gay anti-fascist librarians roam a speculative future version of the western United States in this week's novella. It's pretty close to as cool as it sounds, though the book will probably leave you wanting more in the end. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/overdue and get on your way to being your …

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The Sillymarillion Episode 0 - J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion, an Introduction 56:34

4d ago56:34

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For this new show-within-a-show, Craig and Andrew will be learning about the world of Middle-Earth! We're going to read J.R.R. Tolkien's posthumously published legendarium THE SILMARILLION. In this episode, you'll hear us discuss the creation of this epic fantasy, including the work done Christopher Tolkien to wrestle his father's work into a form …

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Long Story Short Ep-8: Myth, Romantasy & Feminist Rage with Scarlett St. Clair 1:10:17

6d ago1:10:17

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Join Robin & Pam (PS Livingstone) for Episode 8, Myth, Romantasy & Feminist Rage, with Scarlett St. Clair. Discard preconceptions of Romantic Fiction, learn the power of librarians, social media, and emotion over mechanics. [CW: indirect sex references.] Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: https://britishfantasysociet…

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The Modular Revolution. With Russell Cook 1:14:21

7d ago1:14:21

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Send us a text In this episode of The Site Visit Podcast, host James Faulkner welcomes Russell Cook of Modular Interiors by Cook’s for a future-forward conversation on how modular construction is reshaping the commercial real estate and construction industries. From raised access floors and demountable wall systems to integrating smart technology a…

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James Wright: "Goodbye to the Poetry of Calcium" 19:10

7d ago19:10

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An exploration of James Wright's poem "Goodbye to the Poetry of Calcium" by poet, storyteller, and musician Jay Leeming. www.JayLeeming.comBy Jay Leeming

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Dance Like The Stars 2025 - Shad Spight 11:44

7d ago11:44

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Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalisand show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ONTHE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am onthe shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then isreleased as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms. You’ll hearinter…

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Ep 710 - A Boy's Own Story, by Edmund White 1:11:05

8d ago1:11:05

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The late Edmund White’s breakthrough 1982 novel is the first in a trilogy of autobiographical novels that depict key eras in his life as a gay man. A Boy’s Own Story is, as you might expect, about a boy - a boy whose longing for the men in his life leads to powerful (though perhaps not entirely positive) self-understanding. This episode is sponsore…

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Sgt. Jordan Gillespie - USMC Recruiter 13:37

14d ago13:37

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In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda chats with North Mississippi's new United States Marine Corps Recruiter, Sgt. Jordan Gillespie. Sgt. Gillespie talks about the benefits of enlisting in the Marine Corps and tells me about a day in the life of a Marine Recruiter.Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalisand…

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Ep 709 - The Complete Peanuts, by Charles Schulz 1:24:10

15d ago1:24:10

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Good grief! It's time to talk about Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy - the whole gang. To give ourselves a solid cross-section of Charles Schulz's work on Peanuts, we read Volume 1 (1950-52) and Volume 10 (1969-70) of the Complete Peanuts collection. So we're able to track the evolution of Charlie Brown's pumpkin noggin, as well as Snoopy's abili…

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Long Story Short Ep-7: Tripping the Queer Urban Fantastic with A.K. Faulkner 1:01:18

20d ago1:01:18

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Author A.K. Faulkner joins David and Robin to talk about many and varied subjects, including writing books, selling books, and people reading books out loud. Also, learn about “the breadmaker”, trusting your brain, and fizzy drinks. [CW: handful of instances of stronger language.] Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: h…

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Fire On The Mountain in Blue Mountain, MS 11:12

21d ago11:12

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In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda talks with Jeff Pipkin, an alderman of the Town of Blue Mountain, MS about the 14th annual Fire On The Mountain festival (June 28, 2025). Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalisand show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ONTHE SHARK is a weekly …

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The Iliad Part Seven: the Greeks Arrive at Troy 1:08:46

21d ago1:08:46

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When the Greek army arrives at Troy they encounter Cygnus, the indestructible man, and wrestle with the prophecy of Calchas which says that the first man to step ashore will be the first to die. www.JayLeeming.comBy Jay Leeming

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Ep 708 - American Psycho, by Bret Easton Ellis (w/ Too Scary, Didn't Watch!) 1:33:05

22d ago1:33:05

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We’re joined by Sammy and Emily of the TOO SCARY, DIDN’T WATCH horror movie podcast this week to talk about Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho. None of us had an amazing time with this read, partly because the book seems to revel in its extreme violence and misogyny. But be sure to tune in to TSDW later this week to hear what we all thought about t…

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All About Olivia Cross, Summer Intern At JC Media 10:36

28d ago10:36

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Show host Melinda Marsalis gets to know all about the new summer intern, Olivia Cross and how she came here, the gauntlet she ran during her first few days, and how she plans to move forward in her future.Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalisand show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ONTHE S…

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Ep 707 - Stone Butch Blues, by Leslie Feinberg 1:07:50

29d ago1:07:50

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Leslie Feinberg’s debut novel is an intersectional bildungsroman about Jess Goldberg, a butch lesbian navigating the constellation of oppression that was the United States in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It’s an overtly political novel, and it argues that a certain level of bleak hope may be necessary for survival. This cold comfort is balanced, however,…

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Long Story Short Ep-6: the Cymera Festival special (recorded live) 56:52

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Robin attends the 2025 Cymera Festival in Edinburgh and talks to all sorts of people about all sorts of things, mainly festival and writing related, but also featuring soccer, puppers, blueberries, games, a non-hostile takeover, and much, much more. David is present in spirit and in voice. Recorded live, so expect some beeps and boops. You can find…

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Rumi: "The Diver's Clothes Lying Empty" 36:16

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An exploration of the poem "The Diver's Clothes Lying Empty" by Jalal al-Din Rumi, as translated by Coleman Barks. www.JayLeeming.comBy Jay Leeming

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Ashley England Talks TVA Energy Right 12:48

1M ago12:48

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In this episode Melinda brings back Ashley England of TVA Energy Right to discuss saving money on your energy bill during the hot summer months. Tune in for great tips from Ashley about energy saving tips and rebates to help you save even more!Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalisand show sponsor, Mississippi Hills N…

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Ep 706 - James, by Percival Everett 1:27:51

1M ago1:27:51

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James isn't so much a retelling or corrective of Huck Finn as it is an expansion, a conversation with, a delving -- or so says Pulitzer Prize winner Percival Everett. Tune in to find out what happens when an authors read Huck Finn 15 times and then starts putting pen to paper. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at be…

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Julia McDowell talks about the Pontotoc Farmers' Market 11:51

1M ago11:51

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In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda chats with Julia McDowell, director of the Pontotoc Farmers Market. The Market is bigger and better than ever this year. Tune in to find out all of the great things happening this summer in Pontotoc County!! Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalisand show sponsor, Missi…

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Ep 705 - Gilead, by Marilynne Robinson 1:07:29

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A dying preacher writes a (rather) long letter to his son. Another dying preacher’s son returns home, seeking…something. Salvation? Forgiveness? A balm? Robinson’s novel is a deeply considered portrait of a family of ministers, wrestling with the powers and limitations of their faith and fatherhood. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to s…

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Long Story Short Ep-5: Fantasy & History with James Bennett 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

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James Bennett joins David and Robin to consider many a varied topics around the intersection of Fantasy and History. Prepare for discussion of dark times, but also hope for the future, and as a bonus, James reads to us from a work by George Orwell (not that one). Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: https://britishfant…

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The Iliad, Part Six: Achilles Among the Dancing Girls 54:16

2M ago54:16

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Before you go to war, it's probably best to spend a year living as a dancing girl on the island of Skyros. That's the wisdom which this beautiful story brings to us, just in time for us to put on our own dancing shoes and sing our way into the deepening wilderness of this epic brought to life by performance storyteller Jay Leeming. www.JayLeeming.c…

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Janet Jones - Benton County Farmers' Market 10:05

2M ago10:05

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Host Melinda Marsalis talks all about the Benton County Farmers' Market with Manager Janet Jones all about the Farmers' Market in Ashland, MS. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalisand show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ONTHE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 …

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Ep 704 - Cursed Bread, by Sophie Mackintosh 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

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This is another one of those historical books that could have resulted from a Wikipedia dive, this one's arguably based on a real historical event but with a non-real non-historical protagonist . Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…

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LaShawn McKenzie - Heat & Wellness Spa Owner 12:57

2M ago12:57

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In this episode Melinda chats with Ripley native LaShawn McKenzie about her Heat & Wellness Spa located on City Avenue (Highway 15) in Ripley, Mississippi. LaShawn answers Melinda's questions about the services the spa offers and the health benefits of those services. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalisand show spo…

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Ep 703 - Play It As It Lays, by Joan Didion 1:07:52

2M ago1:07:52

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Did you know the towering career of Joan Didion included several novels, many of which were driven by the same acerbic wit and insight that helped to anoint her as an essential voice in the New Journalism movement? Her second novel, Play It As It Lays, traffics in much of the same Hollywood/Los Angeles social destruction that powered her essays, bu…

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2025: Funeral Diplomacy and Real-Time Geopolitics 36:03

2M ago36:03

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Donald Trump has passed his 100-days-in-office milestone with plenty of shock and awe bullets coming from the Oval Office. Has his administration boosted the world’s largest economy? Perhaps the truth is being reflected in the behaviour of the bond markets. In this podcast with financial economist Victor Hill and Master Investor’s Sarah Lowther, th…

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Long Story Short Ep-4: Slavic Folklore with Lauren Wiesebron 50:33

2M ago50:33

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David and Robin are joined by marine biologist and bestselling fantasy author Lauren Wiesebron to discuss various subjects, in particular Lauren's debut novel The House of Frost and Feathers, but also including mermaids... and leprechauns. Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the…

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Just Another Day Getting Struck by Lightning with Frank O'Hara 19:31

2M ago19:31

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An exploration of the poems "To the Harbormaster" and "The Day Lady Died" by Frank O'Hara. www.JayLeeming.comBy Jay Leeming

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From Dirty Jobs to Dignified Careers: Reimagining Construction Work with Ryan Englin, CEO at Core Matters 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

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Send us a text The mental health crisis sweeping through construction has reached alarming proportions, with suicide rates among workers soaring to five times the national average. But what's driving this crisis, and why aren't more industry leaders talking about it? Ryan Englin, a 15-year veteran consultant and author of "Hire Better People Faster…

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Local Author Iva Barkley 12:43

2M ago12:43

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Host Melinda Marsalis interviews local author Iva Barkley about the inspiration behind her multiple children's books and personal testimony. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalisand show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ONTHE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am…

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Ep 702 - Alice Adams, by Booth Tarkington 1:11:28

2M ago1:11:28

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Booth Tarkington is one of only four authors to have won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice, and he’s the only one of those four authors who nobody has ever heard of. His aggressively old-fashioned views and his stories’ general fluffiness have helped keep him from enduring fame, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a spark of something here. This epi…

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Ripley Tiger Football Head Coach Rico McDonald 10:48

2M ago10:48

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Rico McDonald, a Ripley High School Graduate, earned many honors during his senior year including being an all-state running back. He went on to play college football at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS where he helped lead the team to the 2000 NCAA Division II National Championship. McDonald served as an assistant football coach at RHS from…

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Ep 701 - Madeline (series), by Ludwig Bemelmans 1:16:08

2M ago1:16:08

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Everyone get into two lines, break your bread, brush your teeth, get into bed, and listen to our episode about Ludwig Bemelmans’ original series of Madeline stories. We talk about the art’s blend of sketchy and beautiful, the rise of Pepito, and the voice acting in 90s educational CD-ROM games. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to square…

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Long Story Short Ep-3: Politics & Religion in SFF with Justin Lee Anderson 55:48

2M ago55:48

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David and Robin are joined by the very insightful and entertaining Justin Lee Anderson - author of the Eidyn Saga - to discuss his wealth of experience of the publishing industry, providing great insight on various topics, in particular treatments of Politics and Religion in SFF. Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: ht…

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You Get the Culture You Deserve: Hard Truths for Leaders with John Nieuwenburg, W5 Business Coaching 59:37

2M ago59:37

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Send us a text Imagine mastering your craft for years, then discovering that running a business requires an entirely different skillset you never learned. That's the reality for thousands of construction business owners who find themselves trapped in what business coach John Neuenberg calls the "E-Myth" - the entrepreneurial myth that technical exp…

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The Iliad Part Five: The Horse Sacrifice 1:06:24

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When I got to the whispering forest and the dark I thought of the sacrifice of the horse, and how it bound us to the god of the sea and the way the horse's nostrils flared and later by the fire the branches devoured by flame seemed wrinkled ancestors confessing their bright crimes to the rain. www.JayLeeming.com…

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T Graham Brown - From Memphis to Muscle Shoals 8:06

3M ago8:06

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Check out the Album Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast pla…

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Ep 700 - Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined, by Stephenie Meyer 1:35:40

3M ago1:35:40

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We have to go back. Back to FORKS! To celebrate 700 episodes of our show, we decided to celebrate the tenth anniversary of a companion novel celebrating the tenth anniversary of Twilight. Meet Beaufort and Edythe, who very much resemble Bella and Edward, and the rest of the genderswapped cast who inhabit this novel that is definitely not all differ…

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Carbon Revolution: Transforming the Building Materials Industry with Markus Kritzler, Chief Revenue Officer at Carbon Upcycling Technologies 50:19

3M ago50:19

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Send us a text The cement industry is at a crossroads. As global construction demands soar, so do the sector’s carbon emissions—contributing nearly 8% of global CO₂ output. But Markus Kritzler, Chief Revenue Officer at Carbon Upcycling Technologies, believes there’s a way to build a better future—literally. Markus has found purpose in a game-changi…

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Suzanne Rolison - Ripley High School Band 10:03

3M ago10:03

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Melinda Marsalis talks with Suzanne Rolison about the Spring Concert and Ripley High School Band. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalisand show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ONTHE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am onthe shark 102.3 FM radio station based i…

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Ep 699 - Arrival (Stories of Your Life and Others), by Ted Chiang 1:31:15

3M ago1:31:15

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This collection of short stories runs the gamut from biblical fiction to sci-fi mockumentary to "short story that inspired a very successful film named Arrival." Recurring themes include Creation, Thought, and Perception. Pretty heavy stuff! But Chiang tackles it all with creativity and flair. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squares…

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Building Better Construction Teams Through Strategic HR and Mentorship with Traci Austin, Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting 1:06:19

3M ago1:06:19

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Send us a text What if the key to solving your construction workforce challenges was hidden in plain sight? Tracy Austin, Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting and host of the People Strategy Podcast, reveals that the complaints you hear on job sites contain valuable information about what your team actually needs to succeed. Traci off…

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Long Story Short Ep-2: Cities with T.L. Huchu! 1:07:28

3M ago1:07:28

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Join David Green and Robin CM Duncan as they talk with the most-excellent T.L. Huchu, author of the 'Edinburgh Nights' series, about all cities in fantasy and... Star Wars? Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/become-a-member/ Keep up to date with all things T.L. Huchu: h…

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Bullwhip Ballard talks UWA Wrestling 13:06

3M ago13:06

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In this episode, Melinda chats with Corinth-local UWA Wrestler Trevor "Bullwhip" Ballard about his journey into wrestling and tips for how he broke into the sport.Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalisand show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ONTHE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs …

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Steve Scafidi Interview: "What if Faulkner is Wrong and We Do Not Endure or Prevail" 31:12

3M ago31:12

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An interview with the poet Steve Scafidi, who reads his poem "What if Faulkner is Wrong and We Do Not Endure or Prevail" and discusses laughter, oblivion, religion, high school, and poetry with host Jay Leeming. www.JayLeeming.comBy Jay Leeming

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Ep 698 - The Ministry of Time, by Kaliane Bradley 1:12:43

3M ago1:12:43

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Have podcast, will (time) travel! This is the time travel book-slash-romance novel you write when you’re enamored with a hot old-timey boat guy and his doomed Arctic exploration. It’s got a whole lot going on, for better or worse! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Pri…

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After globalisation 29:53

3M ago29:53

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Wednesday, 9 April 2025, saw the U.S. impose a 104% tariff on China. Beijing retaliated and raised its levy on U.S. imports to 84%. Will this tit for tat erode globalisation, or had the world trade model started unravelling years before Trump took office the first time round? Financial economist Victor Hill talks to Sarah Lowther about the end-of-l…

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