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Writing Excuses
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Coffee chats with people I want to learn from — about life, work, becoming, and figuring things out (often in midlife, but not always). Hosted by Lou Blaser. About The Host: Lou Blaser is a corporate escapee turned writer, podcast host, and resident philosopher-next-door. She writes We’re All Getting Older — a newsletter about joy, purpose, and figuring out what matters now. She’s also the author of Break Free: The Courage to Reinvent Yourself and Your Career. loublaser.substack.com
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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...
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Named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation and one of Inc.’s 500 fastest growing companies, Marie Forleo’s goal is to help you become the person you most want to be. In this show, Marie and her guests share actionable strategies for greater happiness, success, motivation, creativity, productivity, love, health, contribution and fulfillment — often with a lot of laughs. From business, marketing and career advice, to tackling failure, disappointment and fear, to philanthropy an ...
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Five days a week, Tom Power brings you candid conversations with the artists shaping our culture. Whether he’s chatting with A-listers or rising stars, his disarming warmth and meticulous research always gets below the surface, bringing us deeper into the art and lives of today's most compelling musicians, writers, actors and filmmakers. As a Canadian institution, Q has attracted the biggest names in the world. But it's never been about the fame. It's always been about the art. Since becomin ...
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The world and works of Jimmy Breslin. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Jimmy Breslin is the subject of Breslin: “What’s Doin’?” which explores his influence on journalism over the second half of the 20th Century. His columns for the New York Herald Tribune, Newsday and The Daily News and his writing for many other notable publications including New York Magazine, helped define New York City and the world for 50 years. Kevin Breslin grew up in Queens as one of six children to the constant soun ...
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Comix Experience opened in San Francisco April 1, 1989. Since 2015, our monthly Graphic Novel Clubs have been bringing the greatest books by the greatest creators to the greatest readers: you! As part of this service we conduct in-depth video interviews with creators about the joys and terrors of making comics! Find out more about the clubs at https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start
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Struggling with jealousy, insecurity, or self-doubt? You're not alone. Join Pattern Transformation Expert Shanenn Bryant as she combines humor, hard-won wisdom, and practical strategies to help you break free from the patterns keeping you stuck. From 2 AM social media stalking sessions to second-guessing yourself at work, each episode tackles the real struggles women face with jealousy, insecurity and confidence. Shanenn draws from her experience and expertise in attachment theory to help wo ...
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Join terrestrial radio's most unproduceable presenters Elis James and John Robins for big laughs and top quality #content. Hilarious, warm and unashamedly ashamed, let their award-winning chemistry get you over the finish line of the working week. Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
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There’s a lot that needs to change in education. But there are inspiring movements going on too! At Educator Forever, we believe teachers need to be at the forefront of education reform and be empowered to create career pathways that work for them. Do you ever think about leaving the classroom but have absolutely no idea what else you could do? You may not realize it yet, but you have acquired highly valuable skills throughout your teaching journey, and there is unlimited potential for you t ...
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Ready to turn your love of writing into a successful copywriting career? Join professional copywriters Nicki Krawczyk, Kate Sitarz, and the Filthy Rich Writer team to get the tips, tools, and training to help you become a copywriter and build a thriving business of your own. Whether you want to land an on-staff job, freelance full-time and work from wherever you want, or make extra money with a side hustle, the best place to start learning is right here. Nicki and Kate have 20+ and 10+ years ...
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Elsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of TikTok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Mi ...
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Write Copy that Connects | Online Marketing, Course Creation, Brand Messaging, Copywriting, Email Marketing
Robbin Kent | M.A. Psychology, Educator, Speaker, Messaging Coach for the Non- Copywriter, Course Creation Coach, Christian Entrepreneur
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***TOP 2% Global Podcast!*** Are you building an online business and stuck at what to say to your audience? Do you feel like no one is listening to you? Do you stare at a blank screen for hours because you don’t know what the magic formula is to writing copy that connects? And you can’t afford to hire a copywriter to do it for you? Well you’re in the right place! Because I used to be you! I am going to teach you how to connect with your target audience, so that they feel like you get them… a ...
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There are people who launch books and end up just having a nice thing to put on their shelves. Then there are people who launch books that transform their careers—and lives. As a former member of the first group, Legacy Launch Pad publisher and New York Times bestselling author Anna David strongly urges you to be part of the second. In this show, she talks to entrepreneurs and authors about how to intentionally launch the book that will serve as the best business card and marketing tool you’ ...
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Teachers throughout the city have been objecting to the public release on Friday of individual teacher performance rankings. They called in to WNYC’s "The Brian Lehrer Show," they sent comments to SchoolBook and they wrote sometimes lengthy explanations on the forms that SchoolBook made available for teachers to respond to their individual reports. Their comments spoke to the anguish they experienced in seeing the published reports, or their anger about their publication. Many pointed out wh ...
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Andrew Ambrosius invites you to The Art of Business English (AOBE). The premier podcast for those who wish to improve their business English skills and confidence. Listen in as Andrew provides useful strategies and lessons for learners. Immerse yourself in weekly episodes, with tips, vocabulary, expressions and coaching. These compelling lessons reveal how anyone can learn, improve and go through the often daunting task of learning a second language. Get inspired as Andrew shares stories and ...
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Vince Carter of the Atlanta Hawks returns to ‘Winging It’ for a second season with his co-host Annie Finberg. Vince and Annie are going off script to offer a behind-the-scenes look at what NBA players think and talk about, and an inside look at Vince’s 21st and final season in the NBA. As well as talking to guests (from other players like Steph Curry to music stars like 2 Chainz), they’ll cover the Hawks’ season, the '19-’20 NBA season, the broader worlds of sports and pop culture, and much ...
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Welcome to DivaTalkRadio. Our weekly shows are dedicated to the 50+ woman who is navigating through the second part of life with purpose and on purpose! She's raised her family, has had success in business/career, and now is looking for ways to make a greater impact on her community and throughout the world. She is intentional and enjoys living the blessed life! Join our Host, Kelli Claypool, as she empowers, motivates, and encourages you to take the leap into living life with outrageous exp ...
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Where's That Sound Coming From Presents: Questions But No Answers with Brian Marchese
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Dateline December 30 2023. The spinoff is now the main event. Welcome to Where's That Sound Coming From Presents: Questions But No Answers! Yes, WTSCF has become what might be the only podcast centered on the musical career of a person whom I consider to be one of the most creative, if underrated and misunderstood, musical minds of the mid-late 20th Century: the late, great Michael Nesmith. I made a list of 75 songs he recorded between 1965-2016 which I feel support my opinion (mostly origin ...
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Welcome to the HIGHER! Career Podcast everyone. A show full of wicked stories from the job market and brilliant guest experts showing us how to succeed in it. Because we've all been there haven't we? It's time to get unstuck and make our dream careers happen. Let's go get it! -- With Nikki Symmons and Tom Zamzow This show is all about exploring ways to navigate one's career with ease and how the seemingly secret language of the job market is not one we have to each learn by ourselves through ...
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This book opens with a young wife and mother, vacationing at a resort in the Gulf of Mexico with her husband and children. The resort is run by an elderly Frenchwoman, who manages the place along with her two sons. The young wife and one of the sons develop a deep and passionate attachment to each other, with devastating effects on both families and their circle of friends. When Kate Chopin's 1899 novel The Awakening, originally titled A Solitary Soul, was first released, it evoked a storm o ...
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A podcast with friends. One’s a bartender, and the other is…well, also a bartender. After leaving his long, yet unfortunate career as a morning radio show host, Drew Mitchell gave the middle finger to anything promising ahead of him in exchange for a chance to make something of himself through this lackluster, at best, podcast. Then there’s Nick Amoroso, the second wanna-be headliner of the show. Nick, in short, is akin to the sharpest crayon in your childhood trapper keeper, but like only s ...
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“An Adventurer – He that goes out to meet whatever may come!” This is the credo of Allan Quatermain, the quintessential, swashbuckling protagonist of Allan Quatermain by H. Rider Haggard. Quatermain first makes his appearance as a character in Haggard's most famous bestselling adventure tale, King Solomon's Mines. Published in 1885, this Victorian action novel depicts a group led by Allan Quatermain who travel to a remote region in Africa in search of the missing brother of one of them. It i ...
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We’re Amanda & Ryan and we’re the hosts of The World Wanderers podcast. We’re a traveling couple originally from Alberta, Canada with a love of exploring the world, eating great food (mostly Mexican food, if we’re being honest), learning new languages, and meeting new people. The World Wanderers podcast is a travel diary of our adventures since we started traveling together in 2011. We take you with us as we travel through Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia & New Zealand as 22-year old budget ...
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Rachel B. Glaser has been recognized as one of Granta Magazine's Best Young American Novelists, and her work has been showcased in prestigious publications such as The Paris Review and McSweeney's. "Ira & the Whale" was honored with an O. Henry Prize in 2023. Jeff Hiller is an actor who has been a charming anchor of the HBO series Somebody Somewher…
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Losing her voice taught Melanie Fiona to speak up for herself
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After over a decade away from the spotlight, Canadian singer Melanie Fiona is back with an EP. “Say Yes” is her first record since she won a Grammy for her 2012 album, “This MF Life”. She tells Tom Power how her intense burnout and time off was a gift from god, and why her EP is about saying yes again after all these years of saying no.…
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The wrestling saga at the heart of The Halluci Nation’s new EP
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When Bear Witness and Tim “2oolman” Hill of The Halluci Nation watched wrestling as kids, they had to look past stereotypes and tropes to find Indigenous heroes in the ring. Now, their new EP “Path of The Baby Face” uses wrestling to tell a more empowering story. The music duo tell guest host Talia Schlanger about their collaboration with wrestling…
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Conversations across a divide: Palestinians who are outside Gaza check in with family, friends, and strangers inside. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription. Prologue: The Hammash family’s group chat unfolds over texts, starting before the war. (8 minutes)Act One: When Yousef Hammash left Gaza a year ago, hi…
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Time isn't just a backdrop—it’s a powerful tool in storytelling. In this episode, we explore how time shapes narratives, beyond just plot structure. From magnifying moments in a fight scene to revealing a character’s morals through temporal shifts, we unpack how timing, pacing, and the passage of time can deepen emotional impact, build tension, and…
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Animals rescue people all the time, but not like this. In this episode, first aired more than a decade ago, Jim Eggers is a 44-year-old man who suffers from a problem that not only puts his life at risk, it jeopardizes the safety of everybody around him. But with the help of Sadie, his pet African gray parrot, Jim found an unlikely way to manage hi…
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#441 - Full Fibre Content, Ladies Lashathon and Taking a Mini Retirement
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It’s the TFI Late Review on the show as a night-time recording has Elis at his energetic peak. He's ready to throw a chair at a wall and also discuss the latest avant-garde Spanish melodrama. It’s a different vibe altogether, the boys don’t even know what day it is. But in such a circular audio environment, what even are days? We speak to the chatt…
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Wiz Khalifa found peace in not needing praise
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Wiz Khalifa just dropped his latest album ‘Kush + Orange Juice 2,’ the sequel to his 2010 mixtape that introduced him to the world. Khalifa joins Tom to talk about his early days as a hip-hop artist, why he’s never cared about being a celebrity, and what important lessons he learned from Snoop Dogg.
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Sister Ray trades rejection for joy on their new album Believer
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The Alberta folk singer-songwriter Sister Ray is known for writing songs about heartbreak and sadness. But they decided to try something different with their new album “Believer”— their latest record is all about love and connection. Ella Coyes of Sister Ray tells Tom Power about how “freeing” it is to write about joy, how growing up around Métis a…
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More than a decade since their last album, OK Go are out with a new one: And the Adjacent Possible. The band that grew up with Youtube and revolutionized the music video for the internet age join us in-studio to perform live.
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Some of New York's most iconic concerts, including Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park, the Beatles at Forrest Hills Stadium, were organized by legendary concert promoter Ron Delsener. Director Jake Sumner speaks about his new documentary that tells the story of Ron Delsener's life, from a childhood in Queens to a life in the music industry. The fi…
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2025 Tony nominees Jonathan Groff and Gracie Lawrence discuss their Broadway musical "Just in Time," which explores the life of singer Bobby Darin. Groff stars as Darin, while Lawrence plays singer Connie Francis.
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Host Meg Wolitzer is presents two stories from a live SELECTED SHORTS evening celebrating the O’Henry Prize, with guest editor Amor Towles, bestselling author of volumes including A Gentleman from Moscow.On today’s show, Allegra Hyde imagines the very near future as a never-ending road trip, in “Mobilization,” read by Jane Kaczmarek. And a family i…
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Why Sook-Yin Lee adapted her ex’s memoir about paying for sex
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In Sook-Yin Lee’s film, “Paying For It,” a couple whose romantic attraction is waning decide to open up their relationship. While Sonny explores dating, her introverted boyfriend, Chester, opts to hire sex workers. The story is based on Sook-Yin’s real-life former relationship with Canadian cartoonist Chester Brown, who released a bestselling graph…
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Amy Millan realized grief didn’t need to be a secret, so she wrote an album about it
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Amy Millan from the band Stars is back with her first solo record in fifteen years. Millan tells Tom how her album “I Went To Find You” was inspired by the loss of her father at five years old. Plus, she tells the story behind her new song “Make Way for Waves.”
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JOSE PIMIENTA for HALFWAY SOMEWHERE
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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/ …
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The internationally renowned Cannes Film Festival wrapped up over the weekend. New York Times columnist Kyle Buchanan recaps the films and the festival's programming, and talks about how attendees have responded to this year's cinematic works.
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Ayo Sanderson Wilson discusses the work of the organization Empower The Village, an organization which aims to uplift Black people, businesses and communities. The group will hold its Juneteenth celebration and arts show at the Montclair Arts Museum.
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In the new novel The Names, a woman named Cora is stuck in an abusive marriage. She has a new baby son, and is faced with three choices. She could name him Gordon after her husband, which is what he wants. She could name him Bear, which is what her daughter wants. Or she could name him Julian, which is what she wants. The book explores three differ…
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In June 2024, I got to go to the Solid Sound Festival in North Adams, Massachusetts, which is organized by the band Wilco. I performed some of my new songs, and I got to interview Jeff Tweedy, the lead singer of Wilco, on stage as part of the festival. Jeff, in addition to being in Wilco and the band Tweedy, and putting out his solo albums, has als…
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137. Focusing on Students’ Emotional Wellbeing with Iuri Melo of SchoolPulse
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Iuri Melo is a therapist, motivational speaker, and—on particularly exciting days—a “professional teenager whisperer.” He has spent over two decades working closely with families, students and schools, and he's become a trusted voice when it comes to promoting psychological awareness, great relationships and student success. His research led to the…
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Justice’s best advice for artists: revel in your mistakes
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You might not remember every song on the radio from 2007, but if you were anywhere near a club or dancefloor, you might remember the electronic duo Justice. Their debut album, with that glowing cross on the front, was impossible to ignore. Justice redefined electronic music for a new generation, and became one of the most influential acts of their …
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This choreographer thinks of her work as “painting” on dancers
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Jennifer Archibald is one of North America’s busiest and most in-demand choreographers. At the end of May, she’ll debut her first piece for the National Ballet of Canada called “Kings Fall,” one of nine world premieres that she’ll go on this season. Archibald tells Tom Power about the commonality between chess and her journey in choreography and th…
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Our Best Advice: core event + progressive complictions
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We've reached the end of another season and that means it's time for me and Melanie to give your our best advice, our a-has, and our key takeaways all about the core event and progressive complications. You'll want to bookmark this episode! -V. For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscr…
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231. Teacher Burnout, Guilt, and Getting Into a New Profession
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Raise your hand if you’ve recently felt: 😮💨 Burnout. 😟 Guilt from even thinking about taking time to rest (and combat the aforementioned burnout). 😓 Extra guilt about considering changing professions. If you said “yes” to all 3, we’re willing to bet you are a teacher. Today’s episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast is dedicated to t…
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#440 - Beefcake Alert, The Lust King and Producer Dave’s Handsome Surprise
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Every week on this show you think that the last vestige of John’s weird past is revealed. You think there cannot be any more layers peeled back. And then bam(!), another one, as yet another aspect of intense Robins c.1994-2004 hits you smack in the face. This is one such episode. But don’t worry it’s not all too harrowing, for there’s a huge and ex…
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442 - Repeat These 2 Words to Reinvent Yourself with Jonathan Van Ness
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What if two simple words could change how you see yourself - and your future? In this powerful peisode, Jonathan Van Ness shares the surprising phrase that helped them stop spiraling self-talk and start living with purpose, creativity, and courage. From overcoming people-pleasing to embracing their natural talents, JVN gets real about how they lear…
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From CIA to Ohana: Courtney B. Vance stars as Cobra Bubbles in Lilo & Stitch
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Courtney B. Vance is known for playing men of power and purpose — from Johnnie Cochran in “The People v. O.J. Simpson,” to Uncle George Freeman in “Lovecraft Country,” Vance now takes on Cobra Bubbles in the live action remake of Lilo & Stitch. He joins Tom Power to talk about the emotional depth of Bubbles in the new remake, how growing up as a Bl…
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“Having the space to fumble" shaped Hanorah’s music
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Hanorah is a singer-songwriter from Montreal who’s opened for Mavis Staples, and grew up listening to Etta James and Joss Stone. On her latest EP “Closer Than Hell,” Hanorah moves beyond her early soul influences and explores a new voice. Hanorah tells Tom about surprising herself when she began songwriting, why she’s happy she didn’t win “La Voix”…
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A Nervous System Reset For Jealousy EP 113
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In this episode of Top Self, Shanenn unpacks one of the most misunderstood truths about jealousy: it doesn’t start in your mind—it starts in your body. If you’ve ever told yourself “I’m just going to think positive thoughts” or “I’ll be chill tonight”—only to spiral the moment your partner picks up their phone—then go ahead and hit play now. Shanen…
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In this hour, stories of support systems and the people we depend on. In elementary school band, during medical events, and in the midst of a dangerous escape. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers:Ryan Roe's father proves instrum…
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Sarah Levy on finding her voice after Schitt’s Creek
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Sarah Levy comes from a pretty funny family. Her dad is the comedy legend Eugene Levy, her brother is Dan Levy, and all three of them were on the Emmy-winning show “Schitt's Creek.” But Sarah says the funniest one of them all is her mom, who’s also the person in her family who’s had the biggest influence on her comedy. Sarah joins Tom Power to talk…
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Dan Mangan’s new album was a surprise even to him
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What happens when you let go? Dan Mangan found out when he stopped trying to make the best record of his career — and he ended up with one of the best records of his career. The Juno-winning singer-songwriter says it all goes to show that surrendering control might be the key to making something great. Dan sits down with Tom Power to tell us how a …
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This week, we’re digging into context—what it is, why it matters, and how it can totally transform your storytelling. Whether you're working in fantasy, sci-fi, or anything in between, the details you choose to include (or leave out) can make your world feel rich, real, and emotionally resonant. We talk about using context to deepen conflict, sharp…
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Ken Sunshine is a public relations consultant, co-CEO and founder of Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis. He’s worked in the political arena as delegate to the Democratic National Convention and Chief of Staff to NYC Mayor David Dinkins, as well as the entertainment business where he headed the PR department of ASCAP. Sunshine currently serves on the boa…
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#439 - Inverting The Pilaumid, Winning 18 Apples and The Mayor of Thornbury
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There’ve been contrasting weeks for our two heroes. It’s a non-stop all anecdote premiere for Elis. For he has as follows… met Hugh Grant, attended Ken Clarke’s curry house, been to film screenings and had his greatest ever stag - apart from the one organised by John he stresses. *And* Mo Salah thinks he matters. John meanwhile has been asleep for …
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Today you can convert speech to text with the click of a button. YouTube does it for all our videos. Our phones will do it in real time. It’s frictionless. And yet, if it weren’t for an unlikely crew of protesters and office workers, it might still be impossible. This week, the story of our attempts to make the spoken visible, the magicians who tri…
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Michelle Zauner isn’t afraid to say no anymore
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In 2021, Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner got everything she’d ever wanted: her memoir “Crying in H Mart” became a surprise New York Times bestseller, and her band’s breakthrough album “Jubilee” received multiple Grammy nominations. But all of that success came at the cost of her mental and physical health, so she moved to Seoul to regroup. Now…
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How Crystal Shawanda found her peace through song
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What do you do when the world around you is anything but calm? For the Juno-winning Indigenous blues artist Crystal Shawanda, the answer was to go inward. She joins Tom Power to talk about her powerful and deeply personal new track “This Peace,” which channels her family’s strength, her culture and her own journey of self-discovery to find calm in …
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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’ll be sharing three stories from AAPI storytellers - which take place everywhere from a Korean Spa to a crisis hotline. This episode was hosted by Chloe Salmon.Storytellers:Helen Langlee Wyss finds confidence at a jimjilbang.Hari Sanghvi resents the sound of his own voice, until he’…
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The new two part documentary "Pee-wee As Himself" features some of the final interviews with comedian Paul Ruebens before his death in 2023. The documentary, directed by Matt Wolf, follows both the public and private life of Reubens, who discusses his sexuality in detail for the first time. "Pee-wee As Himself" premieres on HBO and Max on May 23.…
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents four stories in which characters give, and get, a little assistance, from friends, strangers and family. A daughter copes with a cantankerous parent in “How to Take Dad to the Doctor” by Jenny Allen, performed by Jennifer Mudge. A woman moves to a new town and makes a strange new friend in Laura van den Berg’s “Friends,” …
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Corruption, Chaos, Cancer: The Headlines They Hope You'll Ignore
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Clay and Elsa dive deep into former President Biden's late-stage prostate cancer diagnosis, examining the suspicious timing and implications for his presidency. • Biden's cancer diagnosis raises questions about who was really making decisions during his presidency • Jake Tapper's new book reveals media complicity in covering up Biden's decline • CB…
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What is delight, really? Not just happiness, not quite joy, but something sparkier and more surprising. In this episode, I talk with writer and yoga therapist Alex Lovell, whose essay “Delight: A Radical Invitation” caught me at just the right time. We explore what makes delight feel different from other emotions, how we can (maybe?) invite more of…
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Yanic Truesdale was told he spoke too quickly after Gilmore Girls
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When Yanic Truesdale was growing up in Quebec, he used to watch American TV with his grandmother — but he didn't speak any English, so she had to translate the whole show to him line by line. When he started getting cast in TV roles, no one was prouder of him than his grandmother. Since then, Yanic has become a beloved actor all over the world, par…
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The Last of Us star Noah Lamanna on their breakthrough role
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Canadian actor Noah Lamanna stars as Kat in the new season of the hit HBO show “The Last of Us.” Noah joins Tom Power to talk about the moment they found out they’d be on one of the biggest shows on TV, what it’s like working with Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, and how the film and TV industry has evolved for non-binary actors.…
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JOEY ESPOSITO and SEAN VON GORMAN for THE PEDESTRIAN
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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/ …
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Little Island's producing artistic director Zak Winokur talks about the summer events and performances being hosted there, including ones centering the works of writer James Baldwin and musician Arthur Russell, and a special presentation of Radiolab Live.
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Lorde is a Grammy-award winning singer, songwriter, and producer. Her second album, Melodrama, debuted at number one on the charts in June 2017 – five months before her 21st birthday. In this episode, Ella breaks down her song “Sober.” You’ll hear how it started, with the original demos she made with her co-producer Jack Antonoff, and how the song …
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136. Engaging Kids in STEM with Ronnie Thomas of Fun Weird Science
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Ronnie Thomas is the founder of Fun Weird Science, an education company built on the belief that STEM lessons can apply all kinds of disciplines. A science teacher with 25 years of experience and two Teacher of the Year awards, Thomas started Weird Fun Science after developing a reputation for engaging and versatile teaching methods. In our discuss…
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