Best Leslie Thompson Podcasts (2025)

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Turn The Page – Episode 361F – Emma Pei Yin 23:57

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Emma Pei Yin discusses WHEN SLEEPING WOMEN WAKE, a harrowing debut in which three extraordinary women—a mother, her daughter, and their maid—are each forced on a journey of survival during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong in World War II.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 361E – Dr. Tiffany Jenkins 23:19

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Cultural historian and writer Dr. Tiffany Jenkins discusses STRANGERS AND INTIMATES: THE RISE AND FALL OF PRIVATE LIFE, which traces the evolution of the private realm from the ancient world to its current shifting and precarious status.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 361D – Mark Leslie 28:38

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Horror Author Mark Leslie chats short form horror and ONE HAND SCREAMING: 20 HAUNTING YEARS – a reissue of his collection first published in 2004. Leslie talks revisiting older stories, adding new ones and how he built a 10K word story into his CANADIAN WEREWOLF series.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 361C – Samantha Downing 20:31

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A retired serial killer’s quiet life is upended by an unexpected visitor. To protect her secret, there’s only one option left—what’s another murder? Samantha Downing discusses TOO OLD FOR THIS.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 361B – E.L. Starling 22:39

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Meghan sat down with author E. L. Starling to discuss her new young adult book, BOUND BY STARS, an epic romance set aboard a spacecraft on an epic adventure to Mars.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 361A – Hazell Ward 26:46

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Hazell Ward chats about THE GAME IS MURDER, an immersive murder mystery that riffs on crime classics and places the reader in the role of the Great Detective.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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The Terwilliger Family Murders 53:03

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In 2023, five people were brutally murdered in a home in Florida, and it turned out, as it does in many cases like this, that the killer was someone close to home. Two young boys were also at the house but were unharmed and able to call for help. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Terwilliger family murders. As police were investigating the gri…

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🐾 PAW Patrol Fandom | Malcolm Gladwell defends a child's television show. 38:53

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Malcolm Gladwell comes to Niche to Meet You. Our FINAL Revisionist History Takeover Month episode! LINKS: Join the Niche List (our monthly newsletter…er, Nicheletter) to learn what the next niche will be! Have feedback or just want to say hi? Email us: [email protected] Check out Revisionist History! NICHE TO MEET YOU MERCH! See Privacy Pol…

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Beyond the Classroom: The Power of School Culture with Dr. Brett Wallace 21:17

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In this episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan, host Franchesca Thompson sits down with Dr. Brett Wallace from Houston County School District in Warner Robins, Georgia, a school leader dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive school culture. They dive into the strategies and practices that foster a supportive environment for both students …

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Turn The Page – Episode 360G – Sarah Beth Durst 22:00

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THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE brings us back to the world of Durst’s cozy fantasy THE SPELLSHOP, complete with talking plants, a winged cat, and a journey of the heart that will leave you enchanted.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 360F – Laura Resau 19:21

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Laura Resau takes us on a lovely journey with Eloise, a woman who flees the States after multiple IVF failures and a failed marriage to work in a locked garden where she finds a family of broken souls, and a lot of magic.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 360E – Lindy Ryan 21:24

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The Evans women are back, fighting monsters with ANOTHER FINE MESS! Author Lindy Ryan chats with us about how writing this family has been cathartic to her, and why she had decided to set this series in the 1990s.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 360D – Rick Skwiot 21:10

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Rick Skwiot discusses THE BOOTLEGGER’S BRIDE, a murder mystery that’s filled with gritty family drama, historical fiction, and a coming-of-age tale – all combined into one that spans Prohibition, The Great Depression, World War ll, and the Vietnam War.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 360C – Koji A. Dae 21:42

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Koji A. Dae discusses HOLD MY HEART, an uncompromisingly dark horror novella about desire—and the things we’ll do to get what we really want.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 360B – Julia Whelan 26:56

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Actor, author, and audiobook narrator Julia Whelan returns to the show to discuss the state of the audio industry, the AI/human voice debate, and her revolutionary publishing business Audiobrary.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 360A – Seth Haddon 18:59

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Seth Haddon discusses his science fiction debut VOLATILE MEMORY, a heart-filled, vengeful sapphic sci-fi action adventure novella.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Taylor Wright 50:01

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In 2017, 33-year-old private investigator and former police officer Taylor Wright vanished in after heading out to meet a friend. Eventually, the truth about what happened to Taylor would come out, and this would evolve into a homicide investigation; one that would lead directly to someone very close to Taylor. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss th…

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🍞 English Muffin Legal Legends | Part 2: The Formula 39:14

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Revisionist History teams up with the Culinary Institute of America to reverse engineer the secret recipe for Thomas’s English Muffins. Our second Revisionist History Takeover Month episode! LINKS: Join the Niche List (our monthly newsletter…er, Nicheletter) Have feedback or just want to say hi? Email us: [email protected] Check out Revisio…

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Overcoming Doubt: The Silent Battle We Can Win 16:16

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In this deeply personal and uplifting episode, host Franchesca Thompson explores the quiet but powerful force of doubt—and how it tries to keep us small. From classroom struggles to personal crossroads, Franchesca shares honest stories, real-life strategies, and gentle encouragement to help listeners recognize, confront, and rise above self-doubt. …

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Turn The Page – Episode 359F – Tasha Coryell 29:34

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When Lexie’s fiancé runs off with her so-called best friend on her birthday, her carefully crafted fairy-tale life shatters. Having survived horrors in her past, she was determined to finally get her happily-ever-after—and she’s not giving up yet. Tasha Coryell chats MATCHMAKING FOR PSYCHOPATHS.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 359E – Katie Fricas 23:07

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Katie Fricas chats about CHECKED OUT, a graphic novel valentine to libraries and New York, and the story of an artist working to make her dreams come true (if she can figure out what those dreams are, exactly).By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 359D – Kala Harris 18:12

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Meghan sat down with author Kalla Harris to discuss her YA vampire apocalypse dark fantasy book, THE GROUND THAT DEVOURS US, which follows Ruby and her twin sister Ripley as they navigate a vampire apocalypse.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 359C – Virginia Trench 18:37

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Virginia Trench chats about her debut thriller OUR SECRETS WERE SAFE, a razor-sharp, twist-loaded thriller that proves the past is never truly buried—and some secrets refuse to stay silentBy Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 359B – Susan Wiggs 26:21

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Susan Wiggs discusses WAYWARD GIRLS, in which six girls are condemned to forced labor in the laundry of a Catholic reform school during the turbulent Vietnam era in the All-American city of Buffalo, New York.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 359A – Lenora Woods 20:05

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Kaye and Jenn chat writing, gaming, and love with Lenora Woods, author of the delightful ROLL FOR ROMANCE, in which two fledgling tabletop gamers find themselves falling for each other—both in and out of their weekly D&D sessions.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Lauren Giddings 1:01:19

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In 2011, 27-year-old Lauren Giddings was studying for the bar exam. She had told friends and family that she would be out of contact during this time so she could give her full attention. For this reason, it took everyone in her life longer than it normally would have to realize she was missing. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Laur…

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🍞 English Muffin Legal Legends | Part 1: Nooks & Crannies 38:25

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Seven people knew the recipe for a half-a-billion dollar muffin. Then, one of them tried to leave. Our first Revisionist History Takeover Month episode! LINKS: Join the Niche List (our monthly newsletter…er, Nicheletter) Have feedback or just want to say hi? Email us: [email protected] Check out Revisionist History! NICHE TO MEET YOU MERCH!…

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Turn The Page – Episode 358F – Annie Mare 16:46

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COSMIC LOVE AT THE MULTIVERSE HAIR SALON: it's as much fun to read the book as it is to say the title! Author Annie Mare sat down with us to chat about this lovely romance about two women who fall in love while texting one another from five months apart.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 358E – Patricia Grayhall 18:31

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Patricia Grayhall talks about writing A PLACE FOR US, her debut novel and a thrilling tale of two women who find each other irresistible but struggle for a second chance for love, redemption, and sanctuary when the world is against them.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 358D – M.K. England 18:18

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M.K. England discusses ROLL FOR LOVE, a second-chance queer romance about two teens whose in-world D&D characters fall in love, but in IRL things are more complicated.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 358C – Kelsey James 20:47

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A young woman searching for her missing sister in 1930s California is drawn into a dark and dangerous cult. Kelsey James returns to talk about her third book, THE COLONY OF LOST SOULS-- another historical thriller that will consume you!By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 358B – Rita Lussier 15:47

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Rita Lussier drops by to chat about her memoir AND NOW, BACK TO ME, which explores adjusting to change and reclaiming independence when the last child leaves the house.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 358A – Josh Rountree 25:27

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Josh Rountree returns to the show to discuss THE UNKILLABLE FRANK LIGHTNING, which vividly reimagines Mary Shelley’s FRANKENSTEIN in the Wild West.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Summer Reset: A Meditation for Teachers to Recharge and Relax 6:17

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In this special episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan, host Franchesca Thompson invites educators to take a well-deserved pause and reconnect with themselves. As the school year wraps up and summer break begins, it’s easy to carry the weight of the year’s stress with us. This episode features a calming, 4-minute meditation designed to help teac…

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Niche to Meet You, Revisionist History 2:22

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July is Leslie’s birthday month — and she’s celebrating by giving you a gift. That gift? Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History is taking over the Niche to Meet You feed. Yes, you read that right: Revisionist. History. Starting Friday, July 11th, we’re featuring three of Leslie’s favorite episodes from Gladwell’s genre-defying show. If you love the…

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Ilene Misheloff 1:03:09

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On January 30th, 1989, the soon to be fourteen-year-old Ilene Misheloff vanished from Dublin, California. She left school early to head home and then attend ice skating lessons, but she never made it. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Ilene Misheloff. Ilene's case has been linked through the years with other girls who have dis…

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TED Talks: Fuel for Learning with Jacqui Chew 31:18

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In this episode, we explore the impact of TED Talks as a tool for classroom engagement, featuring Jacqui Chew, TEDx ATL Speaker and Storyteller. We discuss practical ways to integrate TED Talks into teaching, how they can foster creativity, and the role of storytelling in education. Tune in for inspiration on transforming your classroom environment…

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Turn The Page – Episode 357F – L.J. Andrews 19:37

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Author LJ Andrews talks BROKEN BONES AND SOULS, a highly addicting character driven book set against a Norse Mythology fantasy world where Lyra Bein and Roark Ashwood find themselves at odds with each other and their own fates as they draw reluctantly closer.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 357E – Ben Mattlin 24:42

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Ben Mattlin discusses UNBOUND: NOTES FROM A RELUCTANT DISABILITY ADVOCATE, in which he chronicles his life with spinal muscular atrophy and charts his growth as a reluctant disability activist and public intellectual.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 357D – Alex R. Johnson 23:56

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Alex R. Johnson brings us a classic private detective mystery set in Guiliani’s 1998 NYC, that brings an authentic voice and an immersive experience to the reader.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 357C – Lina Chern 20:40

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Lina Chern returns to the show to discuss TRICKS OF FORTUNE, the follow-up to her award-winning debut mystery about a professional tarot card reader who just can’t seem to avoid getting called to solve another local murder.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 357B – Mary G. Thompson 17:02

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Trapped in a child’s body, a resourceful woman risks death by deletion from a simulated world. Mary G. Thompson chats about writing her sci-fi novella ONE LEVEL DOWN.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Turn The Page – Episode 357A – Antony Johnston 24:57

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Jenn and Jody chat with Antony Johnston about CAN YOU SOLVE THE MURDER?, a brilliantly innovative interactive crime novel where YOU are the lead detective and it’s your job to investigate the most mysterious crime of your career.By Syosset Public Library - Librarians

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Candace Thompson-Zachary on Leadership, Burnout & Knowing When to Ask for Help 1:01:41

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In this episode, host Jinah Parker sits down with Candace Thompson-Zachary — a multifaceted leader, arts administrator, cultural advocate, and lifelong dancer — for a powerful conversation about career evolution, burnout, and the wisdom that comes from knowing when to seek support. Candace shares her journey navigating multiple roles in leadership …

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The Citronelle Murders 50:50

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In the early morning hours of Sat August 20th, 2016, Twenty-seven-year-old Derrick Dearman, entered the home where his twenty-four-year-old estranged girlfriend, Laneta Lester, was staying. It was Laneta's brother's home, situated approximately 30 miles outside Mobile, Alabama. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Citronelle murders. Laneta had f…

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1988: Reunion of the Advocates (Part 2) 56:19

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Part II of 1988: Reunion of the Advocates explores the critical days following the Supreme Court’s order of 2 July 1988. In this episode, the lawyers who were directly involved share their experiences of the aftermath — including the suspension of five Supreme Court judges, the legal consequences, and the eventual disbanding of the team that defend…