Best Steve Ambrose Podcasts (2025)

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GC Session Debrief with Alexander Carpenter & Sam Girven 43:43

11h ago43:43

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Drawing from our SPECTRUM’s presence at the 2025 General Conference Session, Editor-in-Chief Alexander Carpenter and Correspondent Samuel Girven discuss our in-person impressions of new General Conference President Erton Köhler, the fundamentalist focus on vaccination and jewelry, and how the communication landscape of the denomination might transf…

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Summer Special: Steve Cavanagh 33:13

4d ago33:13

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I interview Steve Cavanagh about his brand new book: Two Kinds Of Stranger Email Philippa: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickboo…

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Rebecca Thorne interview & Bloody Scotland Crime Festival chat with Ambrose Parry 39:06

7d ago39:06

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I interview Ambrose Parry (Chris Brookmyre and Marisa Haetzman) as we talk about their latest book The Death Of Shame and discuss all about Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival called Bloody Scotland in Stirling 12th - 14th September 2025. Plus I interview REBECCA THORNE about her new book Alchemy And A Cup Of Tea. You can find details o…

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Episode 085 - Publisher Interview with Jim Turcotte 43:35

10d ago43:35

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In this special episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group sits down with Jim Turcotte, author of Four Brothers From Lowell, as he discusses his process writing and publishing his book, as well as answers questions from the group.By Peter Fasciano

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Fiona Cummins full interview & A J West catch-up 50:51

11d ago50:51

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I interview Fiona Cummins about Some Of US Are Liars I catch up with A J West about The Betrayal of Thomas True I review It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara Five By Five by Claire Wilson The New Neighbours by Claire Douglas Old Man’s War by John Scalzi Never Call Him Dad Again by Caroline Darian The Beautiful Dead by Belinda Bauer You can email …

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Fantasy Friday: I interview Leigh Radford about One Yellow Eye 30:24

14d ago30:24

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I interview Leigh Radford about her debut book: One Yellow Eye You can email Philippa at: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbook…

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Episode 084 - Love Poems, Memoirs, On The Radio, The Thousand Hour Lesson, and much more. 47:05

17d ago47:05

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, flash fiction childhood memoirs, the radio and a call recieved about it, and Bob gives us the next chapter in The Thousand Hour Lesson.By Peter Fasciano

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Georgina Moore, Nicola Williams & 3 top books! 51:01

18d ago51:01

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I interview Georgina Moore about River of Stars and interview Nicola Williams about Killer Instinct. I review She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari Lapena Into The Fire by M J Arlidge Driving in the Dark by Deborah Moggach You can email Philippa at: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile…

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Books I'm excited about being published soon 14:36

21d ago14:36

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Books being published soon I go through the books I am most excited about that are being published in the next few months. You can email me at: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_…

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Alison Barrow, Rebecca Wait & 3 books reviewed 49:05

25d ago49:05

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I chat to Alison Barrow and interview Elizabeth Wait I review The Red Shore by by William Shaw No Safe Place by Hannah Brennan Actually I’m a Murderer by Terry Dreary I chat to Alison Barrow PR Director at Penguin and this time she answers a question about authors and what they can do to help the publicity of their books. I also interview Rebecca W…

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Fantasy Friday: Interview with Elise Kova 26:13

28d ago26:13

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I interview Elise Kova about Arcana Academy You can email Philippa at: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://…

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Episode 083 - Juneteenth, Summer Hay Help, Love Poems, Kindness From A Stranger, Lullabies, and much more. 40:02

1M ago40:02

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about Juneteenth and it's history, a story from Helen's youth about helping her friend's father with hay, a metaphor about ICE agents and the innocent, Bo updates his process with his children's book, Bill shares a poem about love, Alice shares a story abou…

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Steph McGovern interview & 5 star reads 43:50

1M ago43:50

43:50

I interview Steph McGovern about her book Deadline And I review: Some Of Us Are Liars By Fiona Cummins Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Mourning Necklace by Kate Foster Steph recommends 3 books: The Final Act of Holly Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Email Phili…

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Interview with Ben Aaronovitch 29:06

1M ago29:06

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Interview with Ben Aaronovitch about his brand new book Stone & Sky Email Philippa: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreview…

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Belinda Bauer AND Esther Freud interviews 40:59

1M ago40:59

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I interview Belinda Bauer about The Impossible Thing & interview Esther Freud about My Sister & Other Lovers I also review Long Time Dead by T M Payne Hermit by Chris McQueer Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang Esther Freud recommends: The Light Years by Elizabeth Jane Howard The Paris Dancer by Ni…

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Marianne Ambrose on Storytelling, Sign Language, and Saving the Ocean 22:59

1M ago22:59

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How can animated characters teach kids about kindness, inclusion, and climate change? What do a hard-of-hearing whale and a finger-spelling hermit crab have to do with ocean conservation and environmental conservation? In this episode of The Expat Experience, host Robert DeForge welcomes author and sign language interpreter Marianne Ambrose, whose …

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My best books of 2025 so far! 12:27

1M ago12:27

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Top 2025 reads so far Philippa reveals her Top 5 Crime Fiction, Top 5 Fantasy & Sci-Fi and Top 5 books from other genres for the year so far. Email Philippa: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Th…

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Steve Matthews: Leading With Purpose at ADRA Canada 37:02

1M ago37:02

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Steve Matthews is the CEO of ADRA Canada, he shares about his journey into humanitarian leadership, ADRA’s global mission, and efforts to connect more deeply with local churches. Steve discusses the challenges of fundraising amid economic uncertainty and media influences. Along with the importance of transparency, ADRA's strategic plan to enhance c…

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Episode 082 - Ambrose Bierce, First Real June, Iggy's Children's Book, Love Poems, Summertime, The Thousand Hour Lesson, and much more. 53:21

2M ago53:21

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about the life of Ambrose Bierce, the first feelings of summer and June, love poems, playing in the summer, in or out of place, Bo gives us a chapter in his children's book based on him and his dog Iggy, and Bob gives us another chapter in The Thousand Hour…

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The Bookseller & The Bookwriter 46:18

2M ago46:18

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Interview with Philip Jones editor of The Bookseller Magazine and interview with Author Nick Alexander about his latest book Where Do We Go From Here? There are reviews of: The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke So Thrilled For You by Holly Bourne Assembly by Natasha Brown HRT by Kathy Lette Nick recommends: Blue Skies by TC Boyle Blue Skies by…

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Interview with Elizabeth Lim about A Forgery Of Fate 21:41

2M ago21:41

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Interview with Elizabeth Lim about A Forgery Of Fate Elizabeth recommends: Luck Of The Titanic by Stacey Lee The Floating World by Axie Oh Wolf For A Spell by Karah Sutton Email Philippa: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.insta…

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Listening Through Suffering: A Conversation on Trauma, Faith, and Growth 44:02

2M ago44:02

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Dr. Mary Beth Werdel is the director of the Mental Health Counseling and Spiritual Integration and Pastoral Care programs at Fordham University. During this conversation, she shares about the powerful intersections of spirituality, trauma, and healing. Drawing from her background in mental health counseling and her doctoral research on post-traumat…

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Crime time! Martin Walker interview 32:43

2M ago32:43

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I interview Martin Walker about An Enemy in the Village I review: The Gathering by CJ Tudor. It's Always The Husband by CL Taylor & An Ember In The Ashes by Sabaa Tahir Martin Edwards recommends: Sir Nigel by Arthur Conan Doyle A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Montsarrat. You can email Philippa here: quickbookreview…

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San Carlos Unveiled: Tim Walker’s Expat Journey in Mexico 19:03

2M ago19:03

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Ready to escape to a sun-soaked paradise? Curious about a vibrant expat lifestyle? Would you love to live in a relaxed, welcoming community? Join host Robert DeForge on the Expat Experience as he chats with Tim Walker about thriving in San Carlos, Mexico! Discover a unique blend of desert, mountains, and sea that shapes a relaxed, community-driven …

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Brand new V E Schwab interview 30:12

2M ago30:12

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I interview V E Schwab about “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil” V E Schwab recommends: Tipping The Velvet by Sarah Waters The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones The Green Bone Saga (1st book in series is Jade City) by Fonda Lee The Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: h…

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Spotlight on promoting & reviewing books 42:49

2M ago42:49

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I chat to Alison Barrow PR Director as a regular slot where we lift the lid on the publishing world. Today Alison answers a question about book blurbs. I review the following books: The Death Of Us by Abigail Dean Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers 18 by Alice Loxton Susie chats about her book reviewing journey so far and her plans for the future. Sus…

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Linwood Barclay does HORROR 26:20

2M ago26:20

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I interview Linwood Barclay about Whistle Linwood recommends 3 books: The Big Empty by Robert Crais Long Island by Colm Tóibín Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (And also mentions The Blue Hammer by Ross Macdonald) You can email the podcast: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookrev…

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Episode 081 - Children's Book, The Thousand Hour Lesson, Hotdog vs Hamburger, Love, Old Friends, and much more. 45:50

2M ago45:50

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about alpha writing, love poems, old friends, empty bowls, a peanut butter jelly direction exercise, Bo gives us an update on his children's book, Bob gives us another chapter in The Thousand Hour Lesson, and Joe conducts his summer survey on the hotdog ver…

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David Headley discusses Capital Crime + an author interview 39:18

2M ago39:18

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I chat to David Headley about Capital Crime. Information on the festival can be found here: https://www.capitalcrime.org I interview Salma Ibrahim about Salutation Road I review: Into the Fire by GD Wright Death At The White Hart by Chris Chibnall Glitterball by Yasmin Wilde. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ready for a BOOK TAG? 16:01

2M ago16:01

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10 bookish things I don’t buy - book tag. (Book tag originally done by Shades of Orange on YouTube) Bookmarks Books signed by author Book formats - not special edition Harbacks Bookish swag Book cart Book subscription service Book journal Ebooks Kindle The Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social In…

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Episode 080 - The Thousand Hour Lesson Chapter 4, The Writer's Group, Love, Memorial Day, and much more. 40:06

2M ago40:06

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about their group, Bob gives us the fourth chapter in The Thousand Hour Lesson, love poems, an unlikely hike, Memorial Day, and why would anyone?By Peter Fasciano

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Author interview with Jane Casey & Philippa's top picks 38:08

2M ago38:08

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I interview Jane Casey about her latest book The Secret Room I review: This House of Burning Bones by Stuart MacBride By Your Side by Ruth Jones & The Trad Wife’s Secret by Liane Child. The three books Jane Casey recommends are The Guests by Agnes Ravatn The Last Days of Summer by Sara Manning The Death of Us by Abigail Dean Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Have you read Sci-Fi Noir? 26:13

3M ago26:13

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I interview Adam Oyebanji about Esperance Adam recommends: Places In The Darkness by Chris Brookmyre The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov All System Red by Martha Wells The Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: …

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Steve and Peggy...How we found San Carlos 42:41

3M ago42:41

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Today, real estate expert Robert DeForge explores the vibrant sailing lifestyle in San Carlos, Mexico, with sailors Peggy and Steve Leonard. Peggy and Steve share their sailing journey and what led them to settle in the tight-knit San Carlos Community. From navigating Mexico’s coasts to embracing the community’s charm, this episode dives into affor…

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Philippa's Page Turners: Food, ghosts & good books 33:13

3M ago33:13

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Interview with Daria Lavelle about Aftertaste. I review: Homemade God by Rachel Joyce Nightshade by Michael Connolly The Honesty Box by Lucy Brazier, The First Murder on Mars by Sam Wilson I interview Daria Lavelle about her book: Aftertaste Daria recommends: The Princess Bride by William Goldman Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Th…

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Exploring Dystopian Fiction with 'The Quiet' Author Barnaby Martin 25:58

3M ago25:58

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I interview Barnaby Martin about The Quiet Barnaby’s book recommendations are: The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England by Marc Morris When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social In…

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Episode 079 - Love, Robert Frost, Joining the Navy, Oranges, and much more 45:47

3M ago45:47

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, reflecting on a Robert Frost poem, joining the navy after high school, trying to find the magic, a work in progress on a story, and poetry about oranges and an intro to poems.By Peter Fasciano

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Publishing secrets, books I love & a debut author 40:08

3M ago40:08

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Books, Authors, and Publishing Secrets I chat to Alison Barrow PR Director for the start of a regular slot where we lift the lid on the publishing world. I review the following books: The Hidden Life of Trees, a graphic adaptation. The Gentleman From Peru by Andre Aciman. Some Body Like Me by Lucy Lapinski, those I interview Charlotte Paradise abou…

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Fantasy Writing Secrets: Joe Abercrombie about 'The Devils' 29:43

3M ago29:43

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Interview with Joe Abercrombie about his latest book The Devils The three books JOE RECOMMENDS: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry The L A Quartet by James Ellroy The Civil War by Shelby Foote You can find the Quick Book Reviews Podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…

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Shane Sinclair: Beyond Empathy, What Compassion Looks Like in Health Care 56:56

3M ago56:56

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Dr. Shane Sinclair is a professor with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary and director of the Compassion Research Lab. In addition to overviewing the power that compassion holds, He shares his journey from clinical chaplaincy to groundbreaking research in oncology and palliative care on the topic of compassion. Sinclair unpacks wha…

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Cultivating Beauty: A Look Inside the Pearl Farm at Miramar 44:33

3M ago44:33

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Fueled by passion and perseverance, Enrique Arizmendi, owner of a One-of-a-Kind Oyster Pearl Farm is here to share how something as small as a pearl can significantly impact the community and environment. Welcome to The Expat Experience, where host and real estate expert Robert DeForge sits down with special guest Enrique Arizmendi, owner of a one-…

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Episode 078 - Love, Objective Correlatives, Roller Coaster Rides, Prayers, and much more 39:16

3M ago39:16

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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, examples of objective correlatives, a roller coaser ride with more than one meaning, prayers to stop war. an update to Bob's story, and poetry based on the Great Gatsby.By Peter Fasciano

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What's it REALLY like to open a bookshop? 42:15

3M ago42:15

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I interview Laura and Ross from Station Books Station Books website: https://stationbooks.co.uk Hardy's Books Youtube channel: UCbQetFvMecZV9SxVQdI9gXg Laura recommends: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Ross recommends: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna …

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Inside Spellbound: Georgia Leighton Talks Magic, Secrets & Sorcery" 26:51

3M ago26:51

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Interview with Georgia Leighton author of SPELLBOUND Georgia recommends: Beauty by Robin McKinley, Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik. The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews…

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Stéphane Beaulieu: A Chair’s Perspective on Pastoral Training in Canada 49:11

3M ago49:11

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Dr. Stéphane Beaulieu is the Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Burman University. In this conversation he shares his remarkable journey from working as a truck driver and high school dropout in Québec to achieving his doctoral degree. He recounts how his conversion to Adventism in his late teens sparked a passion for learning, leading…

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Uncovering The Cleaner – Mary Watson on Truth, Trauma & Tension 28:21

3M ago28:21

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Philippa interviews Mary Watson about THE CLEANER & Philippa reviews: I Bet You'd Look Good In A Coffin by Katie Brent The Stand-In Dad by Alex Summers, Breaking The Dark by Lisa Jewell and Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare. Mary recommends: A Stranger In The Family by Jane Casey Here One Moment by Lianne Moriarty It Should Have been You by Andrea M…

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Author Antonia Hodgson Discusses 'The Raven Scholar': Journey from Historical Fiction to Epic Fantasy 27:01

4M ago27:01

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Interview with Antonia Hodgson about The Raven Scholar Antonia recommends: Greenteeth by Molly O’Neill The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin They by Kay Dick The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews…

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San Carlos: The Restaurant Scene 38:11

4M ago38:11

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Join real estate expert Robert DeForge as he delves into the allure of relocating to the scenic coastal town of San Carlos, Mexico, with insights from Alex Mendoza, owner of the beloved Colibri restaurant. Alex shares his remarkable life story, from his arrival in the U.S. via a paid coyote to his journey of self-acceptance, deportation, and eventu…

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Akeem Ambrose: Sports, Spirituality, and Shaping Young Lives 46:27

4M ago46:27

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Akeem Ambrose is the elementary P.E. teacher and athletic director at Crawford Adventist Academy in Toronto, Ontario. In this conversation he explores the transformative power of sports in Adventist education. Akeem shares the origin story and vision behind the Ontario Adventist Sports Association, and challenges the traditional hierarchy of learni…

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Human Remains by Jo Callaghan | Killer Concepts & Crime Fiction with a Twist 41:06

4M ago41:06

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I review: When women were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill, The Cure by Eve Smith. Two poetry books: Wild Remedy and Becoming By Poetry Prescription Bored to Death, A Board Game Shop Mystery by CJ Connor. And I interview Jo Callaghan about Human Remains Jo recommends: The Death of Us By Abigail Dean Your Are Here by David Nicholls The Art of a Lie by Laur…

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