Best Joe Sparrow Podcasts (2025)

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From Beach Bags to Bedside Tables: July’s Must-Read Picks 1:08:08

3h ago1:08:08

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It’s a bonus episode, book lovers! Joe is joined by friend and fellow bookworm Emma to chat about the July 2025 releases they're most excited to add to their TBR piles. Whether you’re craving rom-coms, thrillers, fantasy, or something a little spooky, here's a stack of reads to keep your summer sizzling. From campus drama and romantic tension to ma…

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Pride in Publishing: How Queer Stories Shape Readers 3:01:35

4d ago3:01:35

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Happy Pride 🌈💖! In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ voices and the power of queer storytelling. In the first half of the show, Joe sits down for heartfelt, honest conversations with authors Andrew Joseph White, Juno Dawson, Susie Dumond, and Emily Austin. Each shares their unique experience as a queer writer—what inspi…

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Stored Up - Matthew 12:22-37

4d ago

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Matthew 12:22-37 - - June 22, 2025By Joe McGee

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In His Name - Matthew 12:15-21

6d ago

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Matthew 12:15-21 - - June 15, 2025By Joe McGee

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Behind the Mic: Narrators, Authors, and Producers on the Magic of Audiobooks 2:26:46

11d ago2:26:46

2:26:46

Welcome to the very first episode of Book Lounge by Libby! We’re kicking things off with an ode to audiobooks—the voices, the stories, and the behind-the-scenes magic that makes them so special. First up, our host Joe chats with thriller author Carter Wilson, narrators Allyson Ryan and Patrick Zeller, and audiobook producers Catherin Bucaria and Al…

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What Is Unlawful - Matthew 12:1-14

11d ago

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Matthew 12:1-14 - - June 1, 2025By Joe McGee

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Come to Me - Matthew 11:20-30

13d ago

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Matthew 11:20-30 - - May 25, 2025By Joe McGee

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Welcome to Book Lounge by Libby — A New Chapter Begins 9:42

18d ago9:42

9:42

Say hello to Book Lounge by Libby, the new name for the podcast formerly known as Professional Book Nerds! In this intro, host Joe Skelley shares updates on the rebrand, what’s staying the same, and what new vibes you can expect in this next chapter. Plus, get a sneak peek at our first season - episode 1 is dropping next week, featuring a celebrati…

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Least in the Kingdom of Heaven - Matthew 11:7-19

20d ago

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Matthew 11:7-19 - - May 18, 2025By Joe McGee

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The Argos Catalogue – the time Eddie had horseshit thrown at him by Selfish C*nt outside Buckingham Palace; proposes a TV show with him and Half Man Half Biscuit; when he accidentally ghosted Lawrence ... 47:15

26d ago47:15

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Ep. 6: In our most faeces-tastic episode yet, we once again read out a mixture of ABSOLUTELY REAL and QUITE DUBIOUS listener letters to try to capture the life, times and tribulations of the lah-di-dah indie gad-about-town Eddie Argos. We're aiming to document the life, times and tribulations of Eddie Argos – and boy did we find out some... surpris…

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Gotcha! Feat. Mark Burns & Sydney Duncan 23:35

27d ago23:35

23:35

On this episode, Mark Burns tells us of his harrowing experience hunting down a yeti in Disney World and Sydney Duncan talks about going over 100 MPH (literally) to book acting roles in Texas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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JUNE 2025 Listen Local Show 1:47:37

29d ago1:47:37

1:47:37

This month the show is guest co hosted by Tyler Stamets and features songs from San Diego and beyond. Tune in and enjoy! The Listen Local Show is a monthly podcast sharing music and messages submitted by music makers from San Diego and beyond, since 2003! Made possible with support from our subscribers at www.Patreon.com/listenlocalradio, become on…

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LLLBS episode 3 with Lizzie Shipton, Amanda Portella 44:41

1M ago44:41

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LLLBS episode 3 with Lizzie Shipton, Amanda Portella by Cathryn BeeksBy Cathryn Beeks

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Hot Reads, Cool Vibes: June 2025 Book Picks 1:15:36

1M ago1:15:36

1:15:36

Joe is joined by his colleague and friend Nahomy for a fresh stack of June 2025 book picks—perfect for summer reading season. Whether you’re soaking up the sun or curled up in the AC, they’ve got something for every kind of reader. Nahomy shares queer coming-of-age tales, romantic comedies, twisty thrillers, and empowering debuts, while Joe's picks…

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What You Hear and See - Matthew 11:1-6

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Matthew 11:1-6 - - May 11, 2025By Joe McGee

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Even a Cup of Cold Water - Matthew 10:32-42

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Matthew 10:32-42 - - May 4, 2025By Joe McGee

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Worth More than Many Sparrows - Matthew 10:16-31

2M ago

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Matthew 10:16-31 - - Apr 27, 2025By Joe McGee

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James Smith from Yard Act Formed a Band! From drawing cartoons to playing Glasto and collaborating with Elton John in between 56:05

2M ago56:05

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Ep. 5: Eddie and Joe chat to James Smith, singer (or, much to Eddie's delight, he's more of a speaker-singer) with the totally ace Yard Act; and they speak to him just before the band was about to play Glastonbury.* That seemed like a good time to take stock – and James recalls how drawing cartoons led to him becoming a drummer, then a guitarist, a…

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Gotcha! Feat. Marissa Moorhead & Kimberly Dinaro 22:28

2M ago22:28

22:28

With summer on the horizon, today's guests look back at the summer jobs of their youths! Marissa Moorhead joins us to talk about fending off her Nosferatu-esque manager at an unnamed movie chain (it was probably AMC, though). Then, Kimberly Dinaro tells us how she...*GASP* killed Quiznos??! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

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Compassion - Matthew 9:35-10:15

2M ago

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Matthew 9:35-10:15 - - Apr 20, 2025By Joe McGee

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Blind Men - Matthew 9:27-34

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Matthew 9:27-34 - - Apr 13, 2025By Joe McGee

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MAY 2025 Listen Local Show 2:02:08

2M ago2:02:08

2:02:08

This month the show is guest co hosted by John Katchur and features songs from Huntington Beach, LA, Seattle, Australia, Hawaii and even a message straight from Heaven. Tune in and enjoy! The Listen Local Show is a monthly podcast sharing music and messages submitted by music makers from San Diego and beyond, since 2003! Made possible with support …

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Gotcha! Feat. Clare Donaher & Tony Ferraro 20:25

2M ago20:25

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Don't come for Clare Donaher, or she might...spend the next few decades feeling guilty about it? Clare tells us about confronting her childhood bully how she helped shape Clare into the person she is today. Then, Tony Ferraro, tells us about an entire class uniting against their finance professor by cheating on their exam. Also: is Jonah Hill hot? …

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Fresh Reads, Spring Vibes and Big Book Energy: May 2025 Book Picks 1:07:49

2M ago1:07:49

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Spring has officially sprung and so have the May 2025 book releases! Joe is joined by colleague and fellow book lover Rachel to share their top picks for this May's freshest reads. From swoony romances and thrilling mysteries to heartfelt queer YA and buzzy debuts, they’ve got a little something for every reader. Plus, stick around for Joe’s rapid-…

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The Argos Catalogue –Eddie (hungover) answers: Who would win if Brian Eno fought Moby in a pub car park? What's his favourite Lighthouse Family song? How he'd use cats to build Noel Edmonds a playlist ... 35:44

2M ago35:44

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Ep. 4: We continue to document the life, times and tribulations of Eddie Argos – and this time, he's sporting the kind of hangover that required him to be mostly lying down during the podcast recording. Thankfully it allows him to tap into some deep recesses of his mind. In this episode, Eddie: > Reveals that he’d be happy to listen to a Simply Red…

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Gotcha! LIVE Feat. Marie Faustin & Shosh Brodman 18:48

3M ago18:48

18:48

Recorded LIVE at the UCB theater in NYC, our first guest, Marie Faustin, talks about her semi-professional career in theft, then returning guest, Shosh Brodman, tells us a story that we like to call "Oh, the places you'll piss in public! (and private)" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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We Could've Been So Good Together 26:23

3M ago26:23

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Holy relationship problems, Bat-, er, Careless Whisper! Deep in the heart of the Hudson Valley, lives millionaire film director, George, with his partner, that ruthless vigilante, The Careless Whisper! But when The Careless Whisper is kidnapped by a group of her most fearsome foes, The Freaky Four-Tet, strains in their relationship start to show. A…

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Daughter - Matthew 9:18-26

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Matthew 9:18-26 - - Apr 6, 2025By Joe McGee

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Dunstan Bruce formed a band! Chumbawamba, anarchy, and accidentally writing a global super-hit 1:24:44

3M ago1:24:44

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Ep. 3: Eddie and Joe chat to the funny, erudite and extremely dapper Dunstan Bruce – he of 90s Tubthumping BEHEMOTH Chumbawamba, and, latterly, Interrobang. This was a great interview: Dunstan has so much thoughtful stuff to say about life, music fandom, art, anarchy, pranks, learning, growing – and selling millions of records well over a dozen yea…

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Nobody "Yes And's" Forever 21:30

3M ago21:30

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An all new Cole & Jane adventure, recorded LIVE at the UCB theater in NYC, and available to all of our loyal listeners, for the very first time! Cole and Jane are brought in to solve the murder of NYC's best improviser, but can they get past a temperamental artist, a faded star turned maintenance worker, and ...THE 1991 CHICAGO BULLS (?!?!?!) first…

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The Guests of the Bridegroom - Matthew 9:14-17

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Matthew 9:14-17 - - Mar 30, 2025By Joe McGee

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Gotcha! LIVE Feat. Amelia Ritthaler & Kelley Heyer 14:25

3M ago14:25

14:25

Recorded LIVE at the UCB theater in NYC, our first live Gotcha! features two HERstorical icons: Amelia Ritthaler from the Girl's Rewatch Podcast, and creator of the Apple dance, Kelley Heyer! Queen out with Amelia and Kelley as they talk about airport thievery and warding off college film bros! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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🌸 Spring into Reading: April 2025 New Book Releases 🌸 1:27:23

3M ago1:27:23

1:27:23

April is here, and with it comes a fresh lineup of must-read new books! Join Joe and Madison as they dive into the most exciting releases of the month. From long-awaited sequels to unexpected gems, our TBRs are taking us on quite the journey—just like the changing season! Whether you're in the mood for something light and breezy or deep and thought…

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Tax Collectors and Sinners - Matthew 9:9-13

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Matthew 9:9-13 - - Mar 23, 2025By Joe McGee

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APRIL 2025 Listen Local Show 1:52:33

3M ago1:52:33

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This month the show is guest co hosted by Rhythm Turner. Tune in and enjoy! The Listen Local Show is a monthly podcast sharing music and messages submitted by music makers from San Diego and beyond, since 2003! Made possible with support from our subscribers at www.Patreon.com/listenlocalradio, become one today for as little as $2 a month. Special …

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Basic (Instinct) White Female 21:56

3M ago21:56

21:56

On the surface, Jane Flame has it all. A partner who cares about her, very little money, no mom, a warrant for her arrest, that weird mole on her face. Ok maybe not, but she's very tough, and cool, and sexy ok! Why would you want to be yourself, when you can be...Jane? That's the question hitchhiker Meredith asks herself after being picked up by Co…

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Cole Steeley Dan 19:10

3M ago19:10

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On this week's episode, Cole and Jane are reelin' in the years! Tired of doing your dirty work and strapped for cash, Cole and Jane get roped into starting a band by a Soviet Svengali and take the nation by storm in a phenomenon we like to call : Cole Steeleamania. Only a fool would say that things go well though, because Cole and Jane's songs are …

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Your Sins Are Forgiven - Matthew 9:1-8

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Matthew 9:1-8 - - Mar 16, 2025By Joe McGee

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Gotcha! Feat. Joan Flaherty & Neel Ghosh 24:24

4M ago24:24

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April Fools! It's March 17th! (Isn't that St. Patrick's day? Sshhh!) Our guests, Joan Flaherty and Neel Ghosh share stories of pranks gone wrong and also pranks gone right. Plus, I am woman, hear me...neigh?? Meredith dishes to Cole and Jane about her past as a horse girl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Surviving the Reaping: What to Read While You Wait 48:14

4M ago48:14

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In this episode, Joe is joined by Nahomy to recommend books for fans of The Hunger Games, whether you're eagerly awaiting Sunrise on the Reaping or need more dystopian reads after devouring it. From high-stakes competitions and oppressive regimes to survival in broken worlds, these books will keep you on the edge of your seat. Tune in for thrilling…

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The Argos Catalogue: Eddie answers listener's letters (and reveals his time as a traffic warden, his beef with Kele from Bloc Party and the glory days of Landfiull Indie) 46:35

4M ago46:35

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Ep. 2: We begin to document the life, times and tribulations of the much-storied, celebrity-beef-starting, indie troubadour Eddie Argos – and then compile the stories in... The Argos Catalogue. Yes, indeed, it's the inevitable "readers' letters" episode, and boy, do we learn some eye-opening stuff about Eddie's career. So join Eddie and Joe – the R…

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The "My Fair Horsey" Score 25:26

4M ago25:26

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Heists are a job, and should be done by professionals, like any other. At least that's what career criminal Peters thinks. They require careful thought, planning, and execution. Not to mention...wait why is Cole wearing a horse costume and singing showtunes? And Jane keeps loudly talking about a double cross in front of everyone? This job will test…

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