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C-SPAN brings together best-selling nonfiction authors and influential interviewers for wide-ranging, hour- long conversations. Find this podcast every Saturday after 10 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you "Lectures in History" and "Q&A" podcasts.
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When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. You’ll always walk away with big questions to ponder and new books to read.
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In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily escape from them – we've got an author who will speak to you, all genres, mood and writing styles included. Catch today's great books in 15 minutes or less.
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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Sold a Story

APM Reports

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Millions of kids can't read well. Scientists have known for decades how children learn to read, but many schools don’t know about the research. They buy teacher training and books that are rooted in a disproven idea. In Sold a Story, Emily Hanford investigates four authors and a publishing company that have made millions selling this idea.
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The Yarn

Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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The Yarn takes listeners behind the scenes of children's literature. Each episode features an author or illustrator talking about how they create books for young readers.
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The Banned Library Podcast offers a unique discussion and emphasis on books and literature that are considered frequently banned or challenged by schools and libraries. Word of Warning, the stories may not be safe for work or children unless you have really cool children and a grown up work place!
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Pop Culture Man Children

Pop Culture Man Children

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Every week the PCMC crew gets into deep, fun, and funny discussions about movies, TV, books, fandom, animation, and more. This podcast covers everything from current pop culture to the retro stuff you love. So if you're interested hearing grown-ass, non-toxic nerds go on needlessly intricate deep-dives and give overly passionate rants, this is the show for you.
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Nuzzle House

Glen Nuzzles

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A bunch of podcasts where we write our own paranormal smut, review literature and read public domain books in the spirit of someone recording in their bathroom.
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Children's book publishing’s secrets are revealed as we listen in on fascinating, unguarded, insider discussion from two uniquely qualified best friends: award-winning author/illustrator Grace Lin, and one of NYC’s top editors, Alvina Ling. Go behind the scenes of kid lit and catch a glimpse of the lives of the best-selling author and editor, and the relationship between them.
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Writer's Routine

Dan Simpson

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How do the best writers get to work? In every episode, we'll chat to an author about what they do through a day. Where do they work? What time do they start? How do they plan their time and maximise their creativity, in order to plot and publish a bestseller? Some are frantic night-owls, others roll out of bed into their desks, and a few lock themselves away in the woods - but none have a regular 9 to 5, and we'll find out how they've managed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo ...
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Bridgeburners Book Club

Ben Thede, Tyler Blackwell, Sean Pass

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The Bridgeburners Book Club is a weekly read-along series for fans of fantasy fiction. We discuss novels a few chapters at a time in each episode in addition to discussing everything happening in the wide world of fantasy whether it is TV, movies, or games! Come along for a listener centered journey we all take together!
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Brave Writer

Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley

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The Brave Writer podcast is a big juicy conversation about how to bring learning to life for your kids! Julie Bogart and guests talk about how parents and children are partners in the learning adventure, especially when approaching the daunting task of writing. Brave Writer appeals to homeschoolers, educators, and parents who want more out of "school" than merely passing tests. Visit us at http://bravewriter.com and follow along at the blog for show notes: http://blog.bravewriter.com
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Welcome to Coaching for Creatives. My name is Kirstine Call. I’m a therapist trained life coach and a children’s book author. Join me and together we’ll get the drama out of our lives and onto the page.
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Charlotte Mason Poetry

Charlotte Mason Poetry Team

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Charlotte Mason Poetry is dedicated to promoting Charlotte Mason’s living ideas. We strive to share an authentic interpretation of Mason’s life work through a combination of original and vintage articles by a wide variety of authors. Our team draws from and transcribes many rare and wonderful documents from the PNEU many of which cannot be found anywhere else on the web.
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BackStory Podcast

Jennifer A. Nielsen

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StoryCon presents BackStory. A podcast featuring writers, readers, and their stories. Hosted by Bestselling Author Jennifer A. Nielsen. Intro and Outro Narrated by Aaron N. Hall.
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Radio Eye is a reading service for people who are blind or have other disabilities that make it difficult to read printed material. Children's Hour is a weekly one hour program broadcast on Saturdays, including readings from multiple books for children ages birth to 18. This is produced by Radio Eye under the Chafee Amendment to the Copyright Act which states that authorized entities that are governmental or nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is to provide copyrighted works in spe ...
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We Can Do Hard Things

Glennon Doyle and Audacy

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Life is freaking hard. We are all doing hard things every single day – things like loving and losing; caring for children and parents; forging and ending friendships; battling addiction, illness, and loneliness; struggling in our jobs, our marriages, and our divorces; setting boundaries; and fighting for equality, purpose, freedom, joy, and peace. On We Can Do Hard Things, Glennon Doyle, author of UNTAMED; her wife Abby Wambach; and her sister Amanda Doyle do the only thing they’ve found tha ...
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Bookwards

Dana & Sam

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Bookwards is a family-friendly podcast where Sam and his mom, Dana, explore children’s and young adult books. Each episode features lively discussions about a new book, with Sam’s youthful curiosity and Dana’s adult insight providing a unique perspective. Encouraging listeners to read along, Bookwards offers a fun and engaging way for book-loving kids and their parents to discover and discuss great literature together.
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Parents raising young families are facing a massive wave of cultural changes in a digital age the is increasingly seductive. The road to joy is especially challenging for the Christian family. Paul Osbourn takes us through his upcoming book, Raising Joyful Children In An Angry World, with thoughtful comments and encouragement. The book curates the wisdom of many church fathers on the Christian family. The show reminds us "For Theirs Is The Kingdom of Heaven" inviting parents to journey to th ...
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Side Hustle School

Chris Guillebeau / Onward Project

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A daily show for everyone who works a regular job and wants to start an income-earning project on the side. In each episode, listeners will hear a different story of someone who's started a side hustle—along with what went well, how that person overcame challenges, and what happened as a result. The show is written and hosted by Chris Guillebeau, the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, The Happiness of Pursuit, and other books. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media http ...
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Middle Grade Mavens

Julie Grasso+Pamela Ueckerman

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The Middle-Grade Mavens are two Australian authors reviewing middle-grade children's books. We also chat with authors and illustrators about their inspiration, processes and experience and sometimes we interview publishers and agents to find out more about the industry. Whether you're a writer, school librarian, teacher, or just a book fan, this is for you. Julie Anne Grasso is the author of the Frankie Dupont Mystery series, cupcake enthusiast and part-time library book wrangler. Pamela Uec ...
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Raising Joyful and Resilient Black Children

Dr. Sheretta Butler-Barnes & Dr. Valerie N. Adams-Bass

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As a parent raising Black children, do you ever wish there was a trusted space that understood the unique challenges and joys of raising Black children and that affirmed Black children? Well, we’re here for you.We’re Dr. Valerie Adams-Bass and Dr. Sheretta Butler-Barnes, developmental psychologists, moms and professors.In each episode, we’ll speak with experts and parents to explore what it means to raise healthy and thriving Black children, bridge conversations from parenting to child wellb ...
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Coaching KidLit

Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros

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A podcast about writing and publishing good KidLit, hosted by Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches Christy Yaros and Sharon Skinner. We talk about writing children‘s books.
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ABC Story Sisters

Thirteen Media

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ABC Story Sisters is a story time podcast from young sisters Alexa, Bristol and Charlotte, who bring classic children's literature to life for the littlest of podcast fans. The whole family will enjoy this fun-filled storytelling adventure!
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This podcast is to uplift parents in knowing they are not alone in their struggles and to equip them with inspirational ideas and research from psychology and child development. Mindy condenses the best wisdom from top parenting books and doctors and therapists who specialize in children and families.
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Modern Mind, Ancient Book

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Welcome to Modern Mind, Ancient Book, a podcast that bridges the past and the present. Join us as we delve into the rich stories, philosophies, and cultural contexts of books from the Bible—exploring how they can still speak to us today. This podcast is crafted for educators, students, and curious minds of all ages who want to deepen their understanding of classic texts, engage with the worldviews of different eras, and find wisdom that transcends centuries. Whether you’re an educator seekin ...
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A bible study devotional that goes out every week day. This is not fluffy devotional. Rather, this is a verse by verse exploration and application of books of the Bible. The study is easy enough for children to understand and applicable enough for any Christian to be challenged to grow.
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Everywomen Joan Damry and Jericha Domain have between them worked in the fields of life coaching, female sexual health, psycho-genital counselling and sports journalism for the past 32 years. Joan has been married several times and has five children, while Jericha has been married for 30 years and has an only daughter, Cardinal. Joan recently turned her hand to erotic-romantic adult fiction, whilst Jericha has written 5 books on depression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf ...
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Multicultural Family Hub

Kjessie & Andre Essue

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Join us, Andre and Kjessie, at Multicultural Family Hub. We bring together multicultural families with children so that we can connect to one another, and create joy, ease, and beauty in our family lives. We're bringing you our kitchen table conversations where all the juicy stuff gets spilled. We’ll be chatting about tools we’ve found to be helpful, tell funny stories, break down books and podcasts we've been listening to, and dive into questions posed by the community.
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Below Grade Level

Jon, Chris, and Bekah

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Welcome to Below Grade Level, where we read our favorite books from childhood and unnecessarily critique them and make them horrible. Everything from Goosebumps to Babysitter's Club, no book is safe from Below Grade Level.
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Two new picture books explore how the outside world can transform our relationships with our communities and ourselves. First, Kiese Laymon is out with a children's book about three Black boys who connect during a transformative summer in the South. With City Summer, Country Summer, Laymon says he wanted to explore the experience of getting lost as…
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My guest in this week’s Book Club podcast is the poet and novelist Joe Dunthorne, who is here to talk about his new non-fiction book Children of Radium: A Buried Inheritance. In it, he describes how he criss-crossed Europe in search of the truth about his great-grandfather, a Jewish scientist who found himself working on chemical weapons for the Na…
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Jia Tolentino joins us to discuss how to finally accept all sides of you: Why your un-productivity matters most; When your shame is good; How to make your real life bigger than your internet life; How to let motherhood energize you instead of drain you; and How to stop scrolling in the middle of the night. Plus, we talk acid trips, the sorority rus…
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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is World War Two military historian and archivist Elisabeth Shipton. We start by concentrating on two events from the last year of the Second World War. Exercise Tiger took place in April 1944 in preparation for the D-Day landings of All…
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When is it time to start spending real money on your side hustle? In this episode, we explore how to balance scrappiness with strategic investments to fuel growth. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided l…
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We learn: I’ve fixed my own knees This story was dumb I didn’t fart once this episode Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/p/books/scientific-and-horrific-stories-h-g-wells/18338137?ean=9781513201290&next=t Listen anywhere:nuzzlehouse.com Your bedtime story read aloud for grown ups. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip…
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In this bonus episode, Glennon shares her “Sort Your Mail” rules for dealing with the inevitable criticisms you will receive from daring to say anything, do anything, or be anything. Learn to sort your mail so you can keep showing up! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m…
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In this engaging conversation, Jeff Kinney, the author of the beloved 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series, shares insights into his creative journey, the impact of his work on young readers, and the importance of humor in storytelling. He discusses his innovative writing techniques, the challenges of maintaining a relatable character, and his commitment …
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Zadie Smith's White Teeth marked its 25th anniversary in January. The now canonical novel tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a shy Englishman named Archie Jones and his friend Samad Iqbal, a devout Bengali Muslim. Both men are trying to pass on their religious and moral beliefs to their children. In today's episode, we revisit a conv…
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How do you turn being an industry outsider into a strength? In this episode, we explore how to practice creativity while building trust and credibility with customers. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guid…
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Bill rambles about New York, MotoGP, and crooked nipples. (00:00) - Thursday Afternoon Podcast (32:39) - Thursday Afternoon Throwback 4-24-17 - Bill rambles about polka dotted socks, wearing gloves and Captain America. Thursday Afternoon Interlude - Mitch Murder - Telefuture Theme Chubbies: For a limited time, Chubbies is giving our viewers 20% off…
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Grace and Alvina talk about how the current presidential administration has and could affect publishing. They discuss how the increase in book banning, cuts in funding for libraries, changes in how diversity is valued, and increased tariffs may or may not affect publishing. For the Fortune Cookie segment they talk about what's making them happy rig…
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We’re bringing out the big stuff today. We’re talking about money. We define it in a unique way and share language around money and value we’ve adopted for our family. We just had an estate sale that allowed our kids to create value around their belongings and sell their toys. We share the language we use to talk about money with kids, and to frame…
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1076. Dan Gerstein, founder of Gotham Ghostwriters, looks at how ghostwriting fiction really works, who’s hiring ghostwriters, and why AI can’t replace human storytelling. We also talked about how ghostwriters negotiate royalties, film rights, and what makes a great collaboration work. Find Dan at GothamGhostwriters.com. 🔗 Share your familect recor…
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When Nikki travels to visit her grandmother in western North Carolina, she expects answers about her family's history. But instead, she uncovers her connection to the Kingdom of the Happy Land, a community of formerly enslaved people. Dolen Perkins-Valdez's new novel Happy Land follows Nikki as she delves deeper into family secrets. The author says…
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In this week’s Throwback Thursday segment, discover how a pro videographer ditched travel hassles by mailing filming kits worldwide and directing online course shoots entirely from afar. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show…
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#BrandonBarrows #MysteryWriter #ComicBooks #GraphicNovels #CrimeFiction #ThrillerBooks #LiteraryTalk #AuthorInterview #MysteryAndSuspense #UpcomingBooks #LongBeforeTheyDie #JackHammer #Voyaga #WriterLife #BookRelease #ReadMoreBooks #NovelWriting #Storytelling #CreativeWriting #LiteratureLovers Join us in an exclusive interview with Brandon Barrows,…
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405. Finally Democracy Fighting Back! | Jessica Yellin on Hope from SCOTUS & Harvard This week, Amanda is back with friend of the show, Webby Award Winning Journalist, Jessica Yellin, to break down what’s happening in America and why this week there are a few stories to feel good about. -The alarming deportation case making headlines and how the co…
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My guest on this week’s Book Club podcast is Lamorna Ash, author of Don’t Forget We’re Here Forever: A New Generation’s Search for Religion. She describes to me how a magazine piece about some young friends who made a dramatic conversion to Christianity turned into an investigation into the rise in faith among a generation that many assumed would b…
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Feeding kids has become a high-stakes game, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we explore responsive feeding, joyful food marketing, and how to ditch fear-based nutrition rules in favor of connection, variety, and common sense. Jennifer Anderson of Kids Eat in Color helps us rethink what it means to nourish our children without the stress.…
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You may not be familiar with Dorian McNamara yet … but his story, You (Streetcar at Night), is the winner of the 2025 CBC Short Story Prize. If you’ve spent time in Toronto, you’ll know its trademark red streetcars. Dorian grew up on those streetcars, which is why he chose one as the backdrop for his story of a young transgender person reflecting o…
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SPOILER ALERT for Seasons 1 and 2 of Severance! Praise Kier! On today's all-new episode of pcmc, host Mike Bongiorno is joined by old friend of the show, Chris Sorrentino. Chris is a comedian, a musician, a cosplayer, and an artist. He even designed the pcmc logo! Recently, Chris had a once in a lifetime experience. He got to work for one day at Lu…
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Three years ago, trans content creator and actor Dylan Mulvaney posted a video on TikTok documenting her first day of girlhood. Though she didn't expect to turn the post into a series, Mulvaney says the videos became a way to track both her journey and her experience of trans joy. Now, she's out with a memoir called Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bl…
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A Colorado couple creates a side hustle that gives dogs and their owners a way to enjoy their frozen treats from their own bowls. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several da…
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In this episode, Dr. Brittany Friedman—sociologist and author of the book Carceral Apartheid: How Lies and White Supremacists Run Our Prisons—joins hosts Dr. Valerie Adams-Bass and Dr. Sheretta Butler-Barnes to discuss how mass incarceration impacts Black children and families. Known for exposing how institutions hide harmful truths, Dr. Friedman u…
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Author : Mimi Mondal Narrator : Elizabeth Green Host : Kaitlyn Zivanovich Audio Producer : Devin Martin Discuss on Forums Originally published as PodCastle 349 Content warnings for violence and disturbing imagery Rated R This Sullied Earth, Our Home by Mimi Mondal A few hours after the Majestic Oriental Circus rolls into Deoband, Johuree steps into…
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Editor’s Note, by Art Middlekauff The final Scale How Meditation to be published in Charlotte Mason’s lifetime appeared in the 1909 Parents’ Review. However, and perhaps to the surprise of readers, a new meditation was unveiled two years after Mason’s death in the April 1925 issue. It was said to be Miss Mason’s Easter Day … The post Easter Day fir…
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1075. People often confuse "i.e." and "e.g." We'll help you get them right — no Latin required. Then, in honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, we look at five common myths about his contributions to the English language, including whether he coined thousands of words and how much Latin he actually knew. The "Shakespeare" segment was by Jonathan Culpeper…
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Pope Francis died Monday, leaving behind a legacy as "Pope of the People" and a change agent within the Catholic Church. Austen Ivereigh's The Great Reformer was published just a year into Pope Francis's papacy. But already, the biography argues, the pope had solidified his position as a radical reformer, both in his approach to hot-button issues a…
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How do you build a business that aligns with your values without coming across as performative? In this episode, we help a listener navigate authenticity in sustainability and activism. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show …
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#JeffLarkin #KidsComicsUnite #ComicCreation #Storytelling #FromStageToComics #ChildrensComics #ComicBookArt #AnthologySeries #IllustratorLife #GraphicNovels #ArtEducation #CreativeProcess #BehindTheScenes #ComicCon #Illustration Join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Jeff Larkin, from a musical theatre writer to a key figure in the crea…
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#KidsComicsUnite #LetsGoAnthology #ChildrensBooks #ComicBooks #Illustration #Storytelling #CreativeProcess #KidsLiterature #AuthorInterview #ArtEducation Join us as we dive into the creative minds behind the "Let's Go" anthology from Kids Comics Unite. In this interview, children's book authors Maggie Shang and Johnell DeWitt share their experience…
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404. It’s Not Too Late! How We Save the Planet with Dr. Ayana Johnson Glennon, Abby and Amanda speak with Dr. Ayana Johnson, a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and teacher working to help improve our climate future. The joy of imagining what comes next for our planet, if we mobilize and engage in fostering climate solutions. How to create a…
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning illustrator, Sol Cotti, about how a little shamelessness can go a long way in establishing an illustration practice; why illustrators should generate ideas without using generative AI; why now is the time for illustrators to share their work; and more. To learn more about Sol, visit solcotti.com. Artists m…
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How Beautiful is our world? On today’s show, we chat to one of this country’s finest picture book authors about writing humour along with serious and important stories for kids. We chat about planning stories, writing stories, where stories come from, where humour comes from, and a brand-new book showcasing our beautiful world. Today’s special gues…
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Bill rambles about Easter, fruit, and the Book of Job. Policy Genius: Secure your family’s tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Head to www.policygenius.com/BILLBURR to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. SquareSpace: Go to www.squarespace.com/BURR for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use code BUR…
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Journalist Clay Risen is out with a new narrative history of the Red Scare, based in part on newly declassified sources. In Red Scare, Risen depicts McCarthyism as a cultural witch hunt against all kinds of people, not just potential communist spies. And he argues that the Red Scare was part of a broader cultural backlash against New Deal progressi…
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