Best Dave Robison Podcasts (2025)

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Speculative Whiteness Part 1: Acadmic Altruist with Dr. Jordan S. Carroll 19:04

2d ago19:04

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In the first part of this new column about the alt-right and Speculative Fiction fandom, we get to know the author of the groundbreaking discussion, Speculative Witeness. Alan and Jordan discuss gateway genre authors, JRR Tolkien, transgressive science fiction, how SF fans experience time differently, how Jordan started studying the alt-right in co…

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Bonnie Raitt on "Getting Over You" (special Willie's birthday episode) 48:03

8d ago48:03

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In a special, icon-on-icon birthday tribute, 13-time Grammy winner and longtime Willie friend, fan, and collaborator Bonnie Raitt talks about their sublime 1993 duet, “Getting Over You.” It was a cornerstone of one of the most important albums of Willie’s career, Across the Borderline, and produced by the brilliant Don Was—who also produced Bonnie’…

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BDaB Plays Fallout 2d20 "Uranium Moonpie" Campaign #2: The Danger Arm 2:14:24

14d ago2:14:24

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Our Fallout 2d20 campaign continues, this time with special guest appearances from Boo-Boo and Tasty Treat! Drop us a line! We'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast aggregate sites. For even more info and options, check out our main website or our low-bandwidth…

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Novus Monstrum with Douglas Gwilym 1:38:28

15d ago1:38:28

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In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to writer and editor Douglas Gwilym. We discuss the Horror Writers Association, the importance of character, blending genres, the Triangulation Anthologies, editing anthologies, joy in writing, monsters, journies in fiction, the importance of writing fiction in uncertain times, and much more. You can find Novus …

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Conor Oberst on "Undo the Right" 40:12

1M ago40:12

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Brilliant indie rock-pop-and-folk singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, of Bright Eyes and Monsters of Folk fame, talks about another of Willie’s famous Pamper Demos, “Undo the Right.” It was one of Willie’s earliest efforts for the Pamper Publishing Company, a co-write with Hank Cochran, the legendary songwriter who first championed him when he moved to…

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BDaB Plays Fallout 2d20 "Uranium Moonpie" Campaign Ep01: Roll Tide 2:08:08

1M ago2:08:08

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Huzzah, we're back! It's been a while ("It's been a whiiiile...") since we put something out on this podcast feed, but after dusting off the gaming table and kicking back some spirits, we are back with the first episode of a new extended Actual Play RPG campaign, using the Fallout 2d20 tabletop RPG. This campaign is entitled "Uranium Moonpie" and t…

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Throwback Interview: Peter Beagle at the 2018 Nebulas 19:51

1M ago19:51

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As Alan convalesces from a covid infection, we've been going back through our archives looking for something interesting for our feed. This selection is an interview betwen Alan and Fantasy Grandmaster Peter Beagle the day after Beagle received his Grandmaster award. Their discussion includes: advice to younger writers, Patrick Rothfuss, Peter's re…

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Mark Seliger on "Stardust" 37:51

2M ago37:51

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Revered photographer Mark Seliger—who’s taken iconic images of everyone from Barack Obama and the Dali Lama to Kurt Cobain and Ice T—talks about the song that he says has informed almost every photo he’s taken of his friend Willie Nelson, 1978’s “Stardust.” Mark was a college freshman on a long, lonely road trip the first time he heard it, and he d…

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Larry Gatlin on "She's Not for You" 45:25

2M ago45:25

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Larry Gatlin, a card-carrying member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (“All the Gold in California,” “Broken Lady,” etc.), focuses on “She’s Not for You,” off Willie’s game-changing 1973 album, Shotgun Willie. Well-read Willie nerds know that record, cut in New York for Atlantic Records, was the closest Willie had yet come to creative cont…

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The BonesBeneath My Skin with TJ Klune 1:08:04

2M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

TW: Suicide and Cults In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to author, TJ Klune. We discuss Howl's Moving Castle, belief in aliens, X-Files, Coast to Coast with Art Bell, the 1990s, the Heaven's Gate cult, JKR, TJ's future projects, pets, more X-Files (so much X-Files), and much more. TJ Klune's Website: https://www.tjklunebooks.com/ If you'd like to …

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Adrian Quesada on "I Never Cared for You" 43:33

2M ago43:33

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Black Puma Adrian Quesada, the Austin-based guitarist, producer, and songwriter who also co-founded Grammy-winning Latin funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma, looks at the centerpiece of Willie’s 1998 album Teatro, “I Never Cared for You.” That album, produced in a small movie house by Daniel Lanois as a showcase for Willie’s guitar-picking over a bouncin…

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Amanda Petrusich on "Reasons to Quit" 52:14

2M ago52:14

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New Yorker music critic Amanda Petrusich looks at the other big hit off Willie and Merle Haggard’s classic 1983 Pancho & Lefty album, “Reasons to Quit.” It’s a classic Haggard drinking song, but a little more pensive than most, and Amanda reframes it—and really, all of Pancho & Lefty—as an example of what she calls the Outlaw’s Conundrum, i.e. what…

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"Law and Fulfillment" by Dave Sim | Matthew 5:17-20 | 02.09.2025 40:14

2M ago40:14

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Two major themes we have explored in the Sermon on the Moun so far: 1. the essential character of Jesus' disciples as described by the Beatitudes and 2. their purpose to be the salt and light of the world. Jesus pivots to a discussion of the Law and the Prophets to address concerns about traditional teachings by the Pharisees and other religious le…

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Charlie Sexton on "I Let My Mind Wander" 47:42

3M ago47:42

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Before he received wide acclaim as Bob Dylan’s lead guitarist in the early 2000s, Charlie Sexton was a fixture of the Austin music scene going back almost as far as Willie himself, having first performed publicly in 1978, as a self-taught, nine-year-old, guitar prodigy invited onstage at the famous Continental Club. This week, Charlie the producer/…

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Bailey's Books: Humor, Hope, and Resistance 14:06

3M ago14:06

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In this episode Alan reviews (books linked below): Jubilee by Stephen K Stanford published by Flame Tree Press 2023 Cryptid Bits by Jesse Simms published by Last-Picked Books 2024 Skull Slime Tentacle Witch War by Rick Claypool published by Anxiety Press 2024 Coyote Run by Lilith Saintcrow published by Horned Lark Press February, 25th 2025 Tempest …

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John Mellencamp on "Funny How Time Slips Away" 36:16

3M ago36:16

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John Mellencamp, one of Willie’s fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members and a Farm Aid co-founder, has been a fan since first hearing “Funny How Time Slips Away” as a pre-teen in Seymour, Indiana. That song was one of Willie’s first contributions to the American Songbook, a reliable hit for other artists for nearly 15 years before Willie finally…

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"Joy and Lament" by Dave Sim | Philippians 4:4-9 | 12.15.2024 45:05

3M ago45:05

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Paul writes while in prison in Rome. He calls the Philippians to rejoice in all circumstances. What does it look like to rejoice even in pain and suffering? What is the relationship between Joy and suffering? As we journey in this Advent season, we recognize that all is not shiny lights and happiness in this season. We recognize that for many, Chri…

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"Overflow" by Dave Sim | Luke 1:39-45 CEB | 12.22.2024 37:13

3M ago37:13

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The gift of Jesus fills the empty spaces of our soul with joy, good news, and praise. This abundant grace overflows and spills out to other in contagious praise.By RC2 Lynnwood

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"Faithful Ambassadors" by Dave Sim || 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 || 10.06.2024 34:41

3M ago34:41

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Christ is our Shalom! We in the church are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation and carriers of Shalom. With our citizenship in the KoG we are centered on the policies of Jesus, and work from there to pursue reconciliation, renewal, and love in the world.By RC2 Lynnwood

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"De-Centering the Sacred" by Alison Robison | Mark 8:27-38 | 10.13.2024 33:18

3M ago33:18

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We live out our Kingdom citizenship, however, “in the world” We’re not supposed to huddle safely within the confines of the church. Let us de-center the “church” as the only place we do the “sacred.” How do we live our faith outside the walls of the church, in our places of work?By RC2 Lynnwood

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"Sent Out" by Dave Sim | Luke 10:1-11; 17-18 (NRSV) | 10.27.2024 19:53

3M ago19:53

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Sending out of the 72 into the towns was not explicitly only to the “house of Israel” here in Luke. Jessica Hsieh and Pastor Dave Sim will offer both their takes on the passage as it relates to Renew being sent into our everyday lives/work to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.”By RC2 Lynnwood

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"Reimagining Evangelism" by Dave Sim | 1 Peter 3:8-17 NRSV | 11.03.2024 46:22

3M ago46:22

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As citizens of an upside down Kingdom our witness lies in our peace-keeping, love, and good deeds that run counter to values of empire. To give a defense for the “hope you have” is less about apologetics and more about how we live our lives.By RC2 Lynnwood

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"Greening our Faith" by Dave Sim | Romans 8:19-23 | 11.10.2024 37:44

3M ago37:44

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19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that[a] the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.…

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"Christ the King" by Dave Sim | John 18:33-37 | 11.24.2024 35:54

3M ago35:54

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From the start, John's Gospel declares Jesus as King through Nathanael's words: "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" (John 1:49). Throughout the Gospel, Jesus is shown as an unconventional king—one who speaks to the lowly, serves rather than being served, and remains humble. His unique kingdom is not of this world, prompting…

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"The Promise of Christ" by Dave Sim | Jeremiah 33:14-16 | Advent I | 12.01.2024 42:27

3M ago42:27

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Jeremiah 33:14-1614 “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah.15 “‘In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David’s line; he will do what is just and right in the land.16 In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safet…

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Paul Begala on "Heartland" 36:32

3M ago36:32

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CNN political analyst Paul Begala, a former White House chief strategist for Bill Clinton and lifelong Willie nerd, talks about “Heartland, a song Willie co-wrote and recorded with Bob Dylan for his 1993 masterpiece, Across the Borderline. “Heartland” was inspired by the American farm crisis of the mid-eighties, a tragedy Begala saw first-hand as a…

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"Beatitudes 1-4" by Dave Sim | Matthew 5:3-6 | 01.12.2025 44:03

3M ago44:03

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We look at the 1st 4 Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-6. The Poor in Spirit; those who mourn; those who are meek; those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. There is a quality of lack or an awareness of lack in this group of people.By RC2 Lynnwood

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"Persecution and Living the Beatitudes" by Alison Robison | Matthew 5:10-12 | 01.26.2025 27:41

3M ago27:41

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10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before …

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"Salt and Light" by Tim Hsieh | Matthew 5:13-16 | 02.02.2025 34:13

3M ago34:13

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13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its s…

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"Intro to the Jesus Way" by Dave Sim | Matthew 5:1-2 | 01.05.2025 43:05

3M ago43:05

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We begin a series on the Sermon on the Mount with the question: is Jesus’ ethical teaching still relevant and pragmatic for us today?By RC2 Lynnwood

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"Shalom and Flourishing" | Faith and Vocation Panel | "10.20.2024 39:07

3M ago39:07

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Embodying Kingdom Values in our everyday lives. Shalom, a Hebrew word for “peace,” means wholeness and well-being in all areas of life–individual, communal, and societal. Human flourishing involves fulfilling God’s purposes, nurturing relationships with God and others, living an integrated life, and fulfilling our vocations. We are called to pursue…

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“Mercy, Purity of Heart, Peace-making” by Dave Sim | Matthew 5:7-9 | 01.19.2025 43:13

3M ago43:13

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Beatitudes 5-7. We will look at being merciful, pure in heart, and peacemakers--These can be seen as “fruitful” outpouring of the first 4 beatitudes.By RC2 Lynnwood

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"Faithful Stewardship" by Alison Robison | Matthew 25:14-30 (ESV) | 11.17.2024 26:04

3M ago26:04

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Matthew 25:14-30English Standard Version14 “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he m…

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The Working with Brightflame 1:15:12

3M ago1:15:12

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In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to teacher, author, Solarpunk, and witch, Brightflame. We discuss how Solarpunk relates to witchcraft, second world fantasy, inspiring art with questionable creators, your shadow self, the Reclaiming Tradition, Witch Camp, how to know if you're doing enough politically, writing a community of characters, stereot…

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Billy Strings on "Stay a Little Longer" 33:52

3M ago33:52

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One of the most mind-blowing guitarists on earth, Billy Strings, talks about an all-time great Willie and Trigger workout, “Stay a Little Longer,” off the 1978 double-album Willie and Family Live. The song’s an old Bob Wills standard that Willie updated, made his own, and plays here at a careening, 90-mph pace that Billy says blazes like bluegrass—…

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Miranda Lambert on “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys” 37:46

3M ago37:46

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The reigning queen of country music, Miranda Lambert, talks about one of the all-time great Outlaw anthems, Willie and Waylon’s Grammy-winning, #1 hit from 1978, “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow up to Be Cowboys.” It’s a song Miranda can’t remember ever not knowing, one she suspects she first heard her dad played on the front porch, before she co…

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Why I like Military Science Fiction: My PTSD Journey - Part 2 with Diane Morrison 29:41

4M ago29:41

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The second part of Diane's column about Military Scence Fiction is here! In this column, Diane grapples with the physical manifestations of PTSD, and discusses Military Science Fiction that represents PTSD realistically.By Diane Morrison, Alan Bailey, Sable Aradia

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Introducing One by Willie Season 6 3:10

4M ago3:10

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Music writer John Spong talks each week to one notable Willie fan about one Willie song they love, then runs down the kinds of rabbit holes that open up when the subject is Willie Nelson. Starting January 22, ten new episodes featuring Miranda Lambert, John Mellencamp, Billy Strings, Black Puma Adrian Quesada, New Yorker music critic Amanda Petrusi…

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"Unity is Hard Work" | Rev. Dave Sim | Galatians 2:8-14 | 09.29.2024 34:08

4M ago34:08

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Though the Spirit had been moving hte early church towards being a more Gentile-inclusive community, Paul confronts Peter for being a hypocrite and ghosting the Gentiles after a delegation from Jerusalem show up on the scene. Christ-centered unity is more than just getting along, and it’s a difficult sustained journey of conviction. There will be p…

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“The Cross at the Center of Unity” | Rev. Dave Sim | Ephesians 2:14-22 | 09.22.2024 41:47

4M ago41:47

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Unity isn’t about being the same or conforming to one culture. People can have different political views, dress differently, and eat different foods, yet still be unified. A strong mission, vision, and purpose can bring people together. True unity centers on the Gospel/Christ, True unity has love at its core. True unity recognizes and honors differ…

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"Sight to the Blind" | Rev. Dave Sim | Mark 8:22-26 NIV | 09.15.2024 25:24

4M ago25:24

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In the center of Mark, Jesus touches a blind man who initially cannot see clearly but then can. The disciples earlier do not ‘see’ the meaning behind the loaves and the fish. Following the healing of the blind man, they see clearly that Jesus is the Messiah. What in our lives keeps us from seeing.By RC2 Lynnwood

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"Don't Cry" | Rev. Dave Sim | Luke 7:11-17 NIV | 09.08.2024 33:42

4M ago33:42

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Jesus raises a widows son from the dead. From a terminal situation, Jesus’ heart goes out to a devastated mother and demonstrates that He is the Lord of the Resurrection.By RC2 Lynnwood

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Rumor Has It with Cat Rambo and Dave Robison 1:18:54

4M ago1:18:54

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In this episode, Alan and guest co-host, Dave Robison, talk to our own Cat Rambo about Cat's newest novel Rumor Has It, the evolution of her work, her upcoming work, the pragmatisim of necromancy, villiains, clones, humor, 2025 WorldCon, 10 book series, building romance in a story, Conan the Barbarian and Robert E Howard, and much more. If you'd li…

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Book Navigator: Solarpunk Creatures, Penelope Rex, and a Bunch of Nonfiction with Navarre Bartz 12:33

5M ago12:33

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In this episode of the Book Navigator column, Navarre Bartz reviews a collection of short fiction, a children's fiction series, as well as a lot of nonfiction including: Solarpunk Creatures by World Weaver Press Penelope Rex by Ryan T. Higgins The Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv The Internet Con by Cory Doctorow How to Build with Grid Beam …

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The Nightmare Box & Other Stories with Cynthia Gomez 1:16:42

5M ago1:16:42

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In this episode, Alan talks to writer Cynthia Gomez about La Llarona, Poltergeist. The Shining, horror and social justice, story inspiration, racism, working in education, covid and cons, unions, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.…

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Bailey's Books: Some Flame Tree Stuff, A Kerouac Fantasy, & A Bit of Nonfiction 16:40

6M ago16:40

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In this episode Alan reviews (books linked below): Lagrange Point by Alan Stroud published by Flame Tree Press 2023 Terra by Allen Stroud published by Flame Tree Press 2023 Hellweg’s Keep by Justin Holley published by Flame Tree Press 2023 The Day and Night Books of Mardou Fox by Nisi Shawl published by Rosarium Publishing October 2024 One Eye Open…

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Introducing Viva Tejano - Trailer 3:58

6M ago3:58

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Introducing the latest podcast from Texas Monthly, "Viva Tejano.” Latin music is ascending in the U.S., and, in some surprising ways, much of the story behind the trend begins in Texas. On Viva Tejano, host J.B. Sauceda talks with legendary tejano artists and well-known tejano music fans about how the music has shaped their lives. It’s a nostalgic …

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US Listeners: Please Vote! 0:54

6M ago0:54

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Hello US Listeners, this is just a reminder to please vote. Today is election day and it is an extremely important election. We stand against Trump and authoritarianism, but unless we all stand together it could be lost. PLEASE do the what you can.By Alan Bailey

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The Ballad of Perilous Graves with Alex Jennings 1:03:50

6M ago1:03:50

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In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to author, comedian, and teacher Alex Jennings about New Orleans, music, the legend of Stagger Lee, the practice of signifying, The Phantom Tollbooth, the X-Men, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.…

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Publishing in Africa 23:57

7M ago23:57

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In this Episode of Publishing in Africa, Oghenechovwe and Alan discuss The Best African Speculative Fiction Volume 3, trends in African fiction, WorldCon 2024, Scotland, the Nommo Awards, the Hugo Awards, how to make conferences diverse.By Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, Alan Bailey

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