Best Ant Harris Podcasts (2025)

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A Magic Bible, and Smith with a "P" 20:09

9d ago20:09

20:09

Whose Bible would be more fun at a dinner party, Mick Jagger's or Harry Houdini's? And what about that curious Wodehouse manuscript coming up for auction? So much to think about, including Michael's feeling that there is an alarming lack of respect for comic literature in the rare book market. Thank you for listening! Do you have any ideas for us? …

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A Prank Inscription, Bloody Relics, and Harry Potter Unbound 30:09

1M ago30:09

30:09

All about a book that was not inscribed by Calvin Coolidge to Ernest Hemingway, the gloves Lincoln wore the fateful night of the assassination, and a marvelous Harry Potter curiosity... Enjoy!By Jeremy O'Connor and Michael DiRuggiero

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Lillian Ross & Her Very Ernest Hemingway 42:12

2M ago42:12

42:12

Special guest Sarah Funke Butler (funkeliterary.com) joins Jeremy and Michael to discuss a fascinating and newly unearthed trove of letters from Ernest Hemingway to the groundbreaking journalist Lillian Ross. You think you knew everything about Hemingway? Well, think again - this collection of letters has forced us to reconsider our understanding o…

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Intro to Region Ratz: Finally got video 15:07

3M ago15:07

15:07

Send us a text 219 podcast to connect our northwest indiana folks. We'll speak over a multitude of topics from region news to sports and world media. Get to know the team as we show the 219 some love in multiple waysBy Denzel Glasper

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Crimes, Dimes, and Scat! 23:43

3M ago23:43

23:43

In this episode we talk about dime novels and the lurid crimes they depict, and the now forgotten authors of those gazillions of highly popular novels, as well as two items of scatological interest, one of which has a very distinguished provenance.By Jeremy O'Connor and Michael DiRuggiero

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Valentine's Day Episode (A Quickie!) 11:17

4M ago11:17

11:17

A quick chat about Valentine's Day gifts from the 19th century -- and the all important question of whether love was even possible in the olden days. Plus, a little more (but not much!)By Jeremy O'Connor and Michael DiRuggiero

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Einstein's Frubber Face, Plath's Favorite Cook Book, Kafka's Earliest Scribbling, & the Kelmscott Press 49:19

6M ago49:19

49:19

We begin this episode with Michael bemoaning a missed opportunity to buy the head of Albert Einstein, and then we welcome Darren Sutherland, Senior Specialist in the Fine Books and Manuscripts at Bonhams Auctions, to discuss two upcoming sales. The first is a fascinating single-owner complete collection of books from the Kelmscott Press, assembled …

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Episode 9: Gold Rush Diaries, Delicious Urine, and Old Uncle Abraham 32:09

6M ago32:09

32:09

Welcome back to another episode of Rare Book Chat, where we dive into the delightful world of historical curiosities and the sometimes grim realities behind them. This week, we have a rollicking discussion that swings from the California Gold Rush to 17th-century plague remedies, and more —because, why not? Gold Rush Diary: We kick things off with …

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Episode 8: The Man Who Did Too Much 30:11

7M ago30:11

30:11

In this episode, Jeremy and Michael discuss William Morris, wallpaper, and the birth of fantasy literature, with an analysis of Morris's influence on J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis in particular. Then a game of would you rather - a spectacular copy of Orwell's 1984, or a mini-collection of dystopian novels? Also a half-hearted stab at the big questi…

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Episode 7: A Tea Party, a Traveling Salesman, and Artificial Ants 21:38

7M ago21:38

21:38

In this episode, we explore a delightful tea party invitation that connects Charles Babbage, Ada Lovelace, and Michael Faraday. The conversation then transitions to a rare first edition from 1832, which addresses a fundamental challenge in computational theory, one so perplexing that researchers have enlisted artificial ants to help sniff out a sol…

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Episode 6: The World Series Episode: A Very Rare Book that Revolutionized Baseball... and more! 25:01

7M ago25:01

25:01

In this episode of Rare Book Chat, we're diving into the revolutionary impact of Bill James's work on baseball and far beyond. Known to us (with affection) as the "Pork and Beans Man," Bill James transformed the way we think about baseball analytics, introducing statistical evaluation in sports with his groundbreaking work, "The Baseball Abstract."…

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Episode 5: Constitution Recap... a Bargain at $11M? 29:58

7M ago29:58

29:58

In this episode we discuss the sale price of a the extremely rare ratification printing of the US Constitution sold at Brunk Auctions last week. Was $11M high or low? Listen to the episode to find out why it was probably a bargain.By Jeremy O'Connor and Michael DiRuggiero

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Episode 4: The Most Important Printed Document in American History? 46:57

8M ago46:57

46:57

In this episode of Rare Book Chat, hosts Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O'Connor discuss a rare ratification copy of the US Constitution with Seth Kaller, the pre-eminent dealer of rare and important American historical documents. The conversation explores the document's historical significance, the complexities of its journey from creation to ratif…

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Episode 3: Marx, Darwin, Smith, and Mutton 32:21

8M ago32:21

32:21

In this episode of Rare Book Chat, hosts Jeremy O'Connor and Michael DiRuggiero explore the fascinating world of rare books, spotlighting three legendary first editions: Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, Karl Marx’s Das Kapital, and Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. They discuss what makes these books so valuable, why Jeremy thinks Das K…

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Episode 2: Did American Literature begin with a con? 24:12

8M ago24:12

24:12

In this episode we discuss a wonderfully strange 1809 first edition that just might be the founding work of American literature … Jeremy then takes the conversation in a different direction by making a comparison with this book and the much-coveted and exceptionally valuable 1623 Shakespeare first folio, the first collected edition of Shakespeare, …

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Episode 1: Einstein Dancing in the Multiverse 35:19

8M ago35:19

35:19

Welcome to Rare Book Chat: In this episode we discuss Eleanor Roosevelt’s This I remember, a letter addressed to Jimmy, Einstein dancing in the multiverse, and the filthiest story ever told... Enjoy! We have a very basic website up at rarebookchat.com, but please feel free to email us at [email protected] Items discussed: A special copy of…

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Welcome to Rare Book Chat! 8:02

8M ago8:02

8:02

Dive deep into the fascinating world of rare books with Rare Book Chat. Hosted by Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O'Connor, the co-founders of The Manhattan Rare Book Company, this twice-weekly podcast explores the unique and often valuable items that fill the world of rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, archives, and more. From historical…

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ComeBack Kidd 25:48

9M ago25:48

25:48

On todays episode, we talk about being back on the podcasting scene and moving the brand forward.

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Overthinking = Overkill 32:27

1+ y ago32:27

32:27

In todays epsiode, Mac discusses how overthinking can affect your current situation and how you should fully grasp the moments you’re in now.

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W I F E Y 29:03

2y ago29:03

29:03

On this episode, Mac talks about his wife and daughter and shares a few events from their birthday weekends. Good People | Good Vibes | Good Fun

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Nippy Day/Put The I in Quit 32:55

2y ago32:55

32:55

On this episode, Mac provides you with his top 5 songs from his favorite artist aka The Voice! He then dives into the psychological aspect of creating a quitting habit subconsciously.

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The Meh-He-Co Experience 32:10

2y ago32:10

32:10

Mac speaks on his past vacation in Mexico as well as affirming yourself and speaking over yourself daily.

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Grow or Go! 22:17

2y ago22:17

22:17

In today’s episode, Mac speaks on only dealing with things that grow you as an individual or letting it go.

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You cant get THERE without taking care of HERE 25:44

2y ago25:44

25:44

In todays episode we talk about stewardship and giving 100% whether you’re in a place you want to be at right now or not.

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33- We Back Babeeyye 40:25

2y ago40:25

40:25

On todays episode, Mac discusses life as he has been living it and what’s to come in the future.

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Region ratz ep 3 ft Rapper' Weed Ant 55:02

3+ y ago55:02

55:02

Send us a text Region Ratz episode 3 ft Black Owned Cannabis company Rapper' Weed Genetics owner Ant! Tune in with us as we go in depth about music life cannabis and culture. Follow Rapper' Weed on IG https://www.instagram.com/rapperweedexclusive/ https://www.instagram.com/rapperweedgenetics/By Cameron Cousins , Denzel Glasper, Zachariah Harris

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Region ratz ep 2- Almighty Fo and The Good Boy Interview 1:37:57

3+ y ago1:37:57

1:37:57

Send us a text The Good Boy and Almighty Fo came thru the spot and had great laughs and conversation! Follow us on all socials https://twitter.com/RegionRatz219 https://www.instagram.com/regionratzpod/ https://www.facebook.com/regionratz219 follow our guest Almighty Fo - @verde_dinero twitter/IG The Good Boy - @jordancarnette twitter/ @thejordanarn…