You have questions. I have answers. (And so does Bryan.) A weekly podcast hosted by @RonnaGlickman and @BryanSafi. Every Tuesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Send us your questions at [email protected]
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The literary podcast that has been giving new life to old books since 2015. For show notes visit backlisted.fm and get an extra two shows a month by supporting the pod at patreon.com/backlisted
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Compulsive Reader's author interviews, book chat, literary discussions, readings and more. It's an audio haven for book lovers! Recent and upcoming guests include Terry Denton, Marion Halligan, Sir Ken Robinson, Emily Ballou, Sofie Laguna, Matthew Riley, John Banville, Felicity Plunkett, Mark Coker, Peter Bowerman, Eric Maisel, Ramona Koval, Tim Flannery, Carl Zimmer, Gail Jones, Jane Smiley, Frank Delaney, Ben Okri, and many more.
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Join J.D. Myall from Writer's Digest and Drexel University on 'Craft Chat Chronicles' for interviews with New York Times best-selling authors. Delve into the art of writing, uncover insights and tips on crafting bestsellers, as well as effective publishing and book marketing. Perfect for aspiring and seasoned writers, and students alike, this podcast combines creative writing expertise with real-world publishing experience. Tune in for transformative literary guidance.
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It's a book club! Join Ryan and his friends every other Tuesday as they chat about books (and also tell you all about things they aren't sponsored by). From Mythology and Swords & Sorcery to Urban Fantasy or History, this book club is all about having a good time while exploring diverse literary genres. Currently, the club is making its way through: 14, by Peter Clines
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Books & Chat 🎙️from Gloucester Book Club 📚 Your perfect literary companion in two formats: ☕ Bitesize Book Bites 10-minute solo episodes featuring: - Quick, thoughtful book reviews - Standout passages worth revisiting - Personal reflections from our club shelves 📖 Book Club Chats 30-minute community conversations with: -Our book club members and occasionally local authors - Lively discussions about themes and characters Be part of our story! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts ~ follow to ...
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Not just book chat! The Literary Life Podcast is an ongoing conversation about the skill and art of reading well and the lost intellectual tradition needed to fully enter into the great works of literature. Experienced teachers Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks (of www.HouseOfHumaneLetters.com) join lifelong reader Cindy Rollins (of www.MorningtimeForMoms.com) for slow reads of classic literature, conversations with book lovers, and an ever-unfolding discussion of how Stories Will Save the ...
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Find out what makes great, arts-inspired fiction in a variety of genres, from mysteries to crime novels, historical fiction, thrillers, contemporary fiction, and more. Art In Fiction founder and author Carol M. Cram chats with some of the top novelists featured on Art In Fiction, a curated online database of books inspired by the arts. Discover your next great read and get valuable advice on what it takes to be a successful writer.
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Fascinating conversations with today's most engaging authors. On each episode, we sit down with an acclaimed author for an in-depth chat about their latest work, the creative process, and the stories behind the stories. With its broad range of titles and topics, Books & Looks is your ticket to literary discovery. Join the conversation and find your next great read, with new episodes weekly. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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On Broken Spine Social Club, host Zoe Yohn (reader, writer, friend) sits down with the people in her life to chat about their favorite books. No book is off limits, and from high modernism to high fantasy, Zoe covers it all, getting to the heart of what makes a story last beyond the final page. Her guests bring her a new read each week, and together, they explore how the books we love shape us on an hour-long podcast that’s a little amateur literary analysis, and a lot of casual conversation ...
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Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host/Literary Horror author Jennifer Anne Gordon with the help of her co-host/author Allison Martine, chat with some of the best authors of the day. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com
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Literary Treks is a Trek.fm podcast dedicated entirely to Star Trek in written form. Each episode hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettit explore Star Trek books and comics and chat with authors.
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Hosts OutWest Shop’s Bobbi Jean Bell and Jim Bell chat LIVE with creators of the written word including authors, songwriters, and poets. Unscripted. Entertaining. Informative. Tune in to enjoy live conversation with their guests about their latest project and their creative process. Supporters of the wordsmith are included too like literary agents, publicists, publishers and more. To inquire about appearing on the broadcast: [email protected]
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Today, Explained is Vox's daily news explainer podcast. Hosts Sean Rameswaram and Noel King will guide you through the most important stories of the day. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Step inside the minds of storytellers with Ink Blots: Author Interviews — the podcast where books meet personality. Host Rob Southgate chats with authors across genres — from mystery to sci-fi, romance to non-fiction — diving deep into their creative process, personal journeys, and favorite reads. Each episode blends practical writing tips for aspiring authors with candid conversations about life, inspiration, and the stories that shaped them. Expect surprises, laughter, and the kind of insi ...
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Welcome to your literary happy hour, Writers Drinking Whiskey, the show where you find more than your next read: you find your next AUTHOR, along with cocktail recipes, travel advice, life hacks, and book readings from the authors themselves. Hosted by award-winning author William R. Hincy, the show takes #booktok to another level with engaging, in-depth, and merrily irreverent conversations with today’s most interesting writers. And for our writers joining us, there are plenty of creative w ...
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“Learn how acclaimed writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid writer’s block.” Each week, host Kelton Reid chats with guests like Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah, on life after becoming a laureate; #1 New York Times bestselling author, Emily Henry on her past life as a YA mid-lister; Celebrated author, Walter Mosley, on his conflicted feelings after winning a National Book Award; NY Times bestselling author, Lisa Scottoline, on what she learned from literary lion Phili ...
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Third Person Limited is a podcast about books and culture with Nathan Pensky and Mason Stockstill, two writers living in Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. We both work in academia, so we are therefore both tired, but in, like, a droll, entertaining way. Our opinions are numerous and wonderful to behold. Each of our chats will focus on a specific book, author, or cultural trend. Talk will be wide-ranging, with other topics likely to include literary gossip, the importance of Michael Mann’s film Hea ...
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Dive deep into the fascinating world of rare books with Rare Book Chat. Hosted by Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O'Connor, the co-founders of The Manhattan Rare Book Company, this podcast explores the unique and often valuable items that fill the world of rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, archives, and more. From historical documents to literary first editions, we'll discuss the stories behind these one-of-a-kind treasures. Join us as we explore the intricacies of the rare book t ...
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Welcome to Monster Donut! A chronological deep dive into the Percy Jackson series and all of its following spin-offs. Hosted by Phoebe, who professionally analyzes creative work as a dramaturg & story consultant, & Emily, a writer & classicist with a degree in Greek & Latin. Every two weeks, Phoebe & Emily (along with some occasional special guests) will analyze every book, short story, and odd narrative blog post in the order in which they occur within the PJO/HOO/TOA timeline. While they c ...
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Welcome to Anomaly Literary Journal's podcast. We do one podcast for each issue and some random chats when we find the time!
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Associate editor Spencer Klavan phones up authors whose CRB essays have prompted deeper reflection and discussion. Over a drink, he'll chat with the leading minds on the Right about what's going on in politics and literary culture. claremontinstitute.substack.com
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Discussion, debate, even a little dispute – expect it all on The Book Club Review. Every month hosts Kate and Laura bring you a new episode. That could be Book Club where we chat about the book read most recently by one of our book clubs. It could be Bookshelf, an episode dedicated to the books we’re reading outside of book club – the ones we get to pick and choose. Or it could be an interview with a book club, bookshop or book lover. Whatever the topic, every episode features lively and fra ...
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Welcome to Book Chat Radio, your premier podcast for engaging conversations with authors from every genre! Each episode invites talented writers to share insights, inspirations, and behind-the-scenes stories about their latest books. Tune in for candid author interviews, thoughtful book reviews, and lively literary discussions designed to spark your curiosity and enrich your reading list. Whether you're an avid reader or a budding author, Book Chat Radio is your gateway to discovering captiv ...
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If you love book recs with a touch of sass, and are even a little curious about what it‘s like to run a bookshop and be part of a thriving literary community, this is the podcast for you!
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Welcome to The Conversation with Nadine Matheson, where best-selling author of the 'Inspector Anjelica Henley' series Nadine Matheson sits down with fellow authors for insightful, honest, and entertaining conversations. Each episode dives deep into the world of writing, from the publishing journey to overcoming challenges, the experiences that shape their work, and anything else that comes up when great minds come together. Whether you're a fan of gripping stories or curious about the life b ...
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The Literary LightWorker curates conversations and streams of thought about Black culture/issues in the Diaspora using literature and other art forms. Hosted by Chandra Kamaria and produced by Harkins House Productions
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Join us as we chat about real life, raw topics and literary goodness! Books of all genres will be reviewed and promoted. On this channel, we are dedicated to motivating, encouraging and sharing our gifts with the world.
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A podcast where poets talk. Find out what poets are talking about and why.
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Join two Bibliophiles on this literary podcast adventure where they chat about books and talk way too loudly. Check out our social media accounts on Twitter @LowerPod, Instagram @LowerYourVolumePod and on Patreon at patreon.com/loweryourvolume
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Matt, Jason and Dave take an informal, book club style look through classic and modern literature. Join us every Tuesday for literary chat as insightful as your average annotated Norton and as drunk as Faulkner himself.
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’Intelligent and irreverent....cancel all social engagements and run a hot bath’. The Observer’s pick of Best Literary Podcasts. Listen to meandering bookish chat: litbitspod.podbean.com
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Let’s Get LIT[erary] is co-hosted by Sam Vega, Jen Atwell, and Kourtnie Berry at Rollins College. Each month you’ll find a new episode on a book we’ve chosen for many cultural heritage months. We’ll chat about our book of the month and give you a sneak peek into what we’ll discuss next! Occasionally, we might choose a special book to discuss.
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Literary Hangover is a podcast, released twice on Saturdays each month, in which Matt Lech and his friends chat about fiction and the historical, social, and political forces behind the creation of it and represented by it.
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Welcome to Tsundoku – the podcast for addicted readers. Tsundoku is the Japanese word for that pile of books by your bed – the ones you fully intend to read – sometime! If you can’t resist a good story, are endlessly curious about new books and love nothing better than discussing an old favourite – this is the podcast for you. In Tsundoku we’ll talk to the authors of the moment, we’ll pull out the ‘hits and memories’ from years past and chat them back into life, and we’ll talk to readers fro ...
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A podcast about all things Dune w/ a classic casual conversation vibe. We also bring in literary, cultural, and film theory into our chats, but we really don't take ourselves too seriously.
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Join Fred Willis as he chats with newsmakers in the faith, business, health, literary and political communities. His in depth interviews will bring you right into room with people you need to know and want to know about!
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Author interviews, engaging book chat, and news of the latest releases from Alberta independent literary publishing house NeWest Press.
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Join Ako and Marci as the chat, laugh, and discuss their way through various literary works.
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From the Lighthouse is a literary podcast published out of the Department of English at Macquarie University. Your hosts Dr Stephanie Russo and Dr Michelle Hamadache love to talk about anything to do with books, from the latest bestsellers and prize-winners, film and television adaptations of books to bookish news. Join us as we chat all things literary. For more information visit the MQ English Department webpage at www.engl.mq.edu.au
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In Books, Beards, Booze co-hosts Bob and Derek talk books, drink booze, and have beards. Each episode they chat about literary news, discuss what they are reading, debate various topics, and periodically do a deep dive on a short story.
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A lively mix of author interviews, audio book previews and chats with those influential in the literary world, The Book Report has become appointment listening for bibliophiles and book clubs alike. It's a great way to find out who's hot in the book world and which titles critics and readers are buzzing about. Come back and see updated shows weekly!
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The Soapbox is a podcast created by Brushing, the official arts and literary journal of Rollins College. The Brushing team chat about their process, updates on production and release, and we also interview contributors about their pieces and the inspiration behind their art/writing! Join us for chill chats about Brushing and our lovely contributors.
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How Female Grifters of the Gilded Age Stole Millions & Fooled Everyone | #126
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27:41Step inside a world of opulence, excess, and elaborate deception. While the Gilded Age is known for its industrial titans and lavish parties, a dark and fascinating criminal underworld was thriving, run by some of history's most audacious con artists. In this episode, we uncover the shocking true stories of the female grifters of the Gilded Age, a …
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From Stephen Colbert to Rupert Murdoch, powerful media figures are in President Trump’s crosshairs. And in many cases, Trump is getting his way. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox M…
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Sir Lancelot: Laziest Knight of the Round Table? | Le Morte d'Arthur VI
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1:11:16(1/3; Chapters 1-6) 🎵His name is Lancelot! He visits France alot. He likes to dance alot. And dream...🎵 Support us on Patreon and get ad-free episodes and the opportunity to chat directly with Ryan! Or make a one-time donation on PayPal. Produced, directed and edited by: Ryan Carter Recorded by: Jacques Du Plessis Hosted by: Ryan Carter & Z…
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264 - Enough About Jazz with Kate Aurthur
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1:06:57Now wait a minute. We're rolling out the red carpet for our Hollywood guest this week. We're thrilled to welcome back to the Carriage House a true friend of the show, none other than Editor-At-Large of VARIETY (ever heard of it?) and journalist extraordinaire Kate Aurthur! After some breaking news about all sorts of reality show drama, Kate helps R…
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Episode 286: The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, “Kaa’s Hunting”
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1:20:39On The Literary Life podcast this week, Angelina, Cindy, and Thomas continue their discussion of The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. After sharing their commonplace quotes for this week, they begin talking about “Kaa’s Hunting.” Angelina asks Cindy about the age range for this book, which is recommended on AmblesideOnline for Year 3 students. They …
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The Ballad of Halo Jones by Alan Moore
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1:09:45The writer Alan Moore is the subject of this long-awaited episode. Joining Andy and Una is the author and dramatist Simon Guerrier, who has chosen The Ballad of Halo Jones, Moore's collaboration with illustrator Ian Gibson. It was first appeared in weekly instalments in the British comic 2000 AD, before being published in omnibus form by Titan Book…
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Marcia Hutchinson: Bending But Not Breaking In The Race To Literary Success
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1:01:22Send us a text What does success mean when you've spent your life running away rather than running towards something? Marcia Hutchinson's journey from a challenging childhood in Bradford to acclaimed debut novelist offers profound insights into resilience, creativity, and learning to celebrate life's achievements. As Marcia Hutchinson celebrates he…
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The Trump administration is dismantling — or quite literally burning up — both domestic and international food aid programs. The actions will likely usher in a new era of hunger. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Se…
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“Make Speech Free Again,” by John Rosenthal
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28:55Associate Editor Spencer Klavan reads “Make Speech Free Again,” John Rosenthal’s essay on how the U.S. can defeat E.U. censorship, featured in the spring 2025 issue. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com…
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We were joined by author and poet Dan Eastman for a discussion about confessional poetry, second-person POV, and the best memes. I ask you: should poems mention Facebook? Still waiting on our podcast name during this episode. Nice of Dan to not make fun of us for this.By Third Person Limited, LLC
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Summer. Time for pools, BBQs, and the beach read. But why do we read "summer books"? This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images. Further Reading: Bad Witches by H.B. Akumiah and Const…
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From traumatic brain injury to emerging author | LitRPG author Jason J. Willis
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1:18:56After a traumatic brain injury left him with a rare form of amnesia, Jason J. Willis reconnected with the world through reading, transforming his personality in unexpected ways and leading to a lifelong love of storytelling. In this thought-provoking episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, we explore the evolving landscape of storytelling with author …
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Season 2 Episode 1: Breaking into Graphic Novels and Illustration with Sarah Mai
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50:09Send us a text What if the key to captivating storytelling lies not just in creativity but in the rigorous study of literature? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we uncover the journey of an emerging author, who turned an unexpected collaboration with an agent in 2020 into a successful debut with Little Brown. Our guest takes us through the joys …
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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a bunch of pundits acting like Superman was ever anything but an immigrant and a humanitarian. This episode was produced by Rebeca Ibarra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox…
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Splatter, Shadows, and Storytelling – A Deep Dive with Horror Author Robert Essig 👻 Episode Summary In this chilling and candid episode of Ink Blots: The Author Podcast, host Rob Southgate is joined by horror master Robert Essig, whose prolific career spans over 30 books and 120+ short stories. From his unsettling novel Disco Rice to the haunted co…
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Mark Twain’s life and work are representative of what it means to be an exceptional American. His writing is earthy, funny, and direct, but also profoundly serious about morality and politics. Contributing editor and repeat guest Christopher Flannery sits down with host Spencer Klavan to discuss this giant of American letters, whose life and legend…
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How NY Times Bestselling Author Antony Johnston Writes
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39:41New York Times bestselling author Antony Johnston, spoke to me about falling backwards into video game writing, meeting Atomic Blonde’s Charlize Theron, and his new interactive whodunit Can You Solve the Murder? Antony Johnston is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of over fifty books, graphic novels, and comic series, including t…
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WILL YOU SURVIVE THE LION'S DEN? Author MATT SCOTT visits with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell SURVIVING THE LION'S DEN is both the first book in author MATT SCOTT's trilogy and the title of this riveting series. If you enjoy reading an action-packed story with covert military missions, a "superman like" CIA agent, wild car chases, and international …
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Yes in My Backyard-ers are celebrating reforms to California's landmark environmental laws, which they say will bring much-needed housing. Nationwide, the revolution might finally be here. This episode was made in collaboration with Vox’s Future Perfect. It was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, en…
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Katia Ariel reads from and talks about her new book Ferryman: The Life and Deathwork of Ephraim Finch. We talk about her unique way of engaging with her subject, about creating biographies that are respectful, open, and true, about Ephraim's role in the community and the way in which Ariel universalises it, about ancestry and inheritance, grief, de…
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Entering the Mobius Mind with Andrew Najberg In this episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews, we step across dimensions with Andrew Najberg, the author behind cerebral and chilling works like The Mobius Door, Gollitok, and The Neverborn Thief. A master of psychological and cosmic horror, Andrew’s storytelling pulls readers into strange realms where…
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Coffee Break with Patricia Marques: The Burning Woman
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34:33Send us a text Patricia Marques joins us for the final Coffee Break of Season 3 to discuss "The Burning Woman," the fourth and concluding novel in her Inspector Reis series. For readers who enjoy their crime fiction with a speculative twist, this finale delivers a satisfying end to character arcs while introducing a complex serial killer investigat…
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You probably shouldn't expect to see the Epstein Files anytime soon. That's because the Department of Justice belongs to President Trump. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Denise Guerra, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Matthew Billy, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Listen to Today…
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Haunting the Bayou with Blaine Daigle This week on Ink Blots: Author Interviews, we step into the eerie world of Southern Gothic horror with Blaine Daigle, a Louisiana-based author whose terrifying tales are inspired by haunted plantations, cursed woodlands, and the folklore of the Deep South. A high school English teacher by day and horror writer …
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Kristal Shanahan 2025 | Books and Brews 2
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32:54Shadows & Seasons with Kristal Shanahan On this episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews, we welcome Kansas-based horror author Kristal Shanahan, a high school British literature teacher by day and spine-tingling storyteller by night. Kristal's debut collection, Four Seasons of Horror, dropped on March 27 and showcases her ability to weave chilling …
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The Story of ABBA: Uncovering Their Hidden Melancholy | #125
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45:21Go behind the music and uncover the secrets of one of the world's most iconic supergroups. In this episode, award-winning Swedish music journalist Jan Gradvall joins us to reveal The Story of ABBA, drawing from his new book, "The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover." We explore the fascinating human drama, the cultural clashes, and the surprising …
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Real Writers Push Through the Bad Ideas | Writers Drinking Whiskey with Sandra Arnold
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1:06:03Have you ever crashed a hot air balloon? Hear the harrowing (and quite hilarious) tale from author Sandra Arnold. We also discuss overcoming grief and she reads some of her truly scintillating flash fiction. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we do! Watch video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T0Sz_0dovOU Brought to you by Whiskey-Winged Lit Fiction…
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K-Pop and Contemporary Culture in The Band by Christine Ma-Kellams
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38:41Send us a text My guest today is Christine Ma-Kellams, author of The Band listed in the Music category on Art In Fiction. View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZopqRgR9xG4 Inspiration for The Band and its relationship to pop music, K-Pop, and popular culture. Motivation for writing The Band as a commentary on what may be happening behind the …
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Curtis Yarvin began as an anonymous blogger arguing esoteric ideas about how America would be better off as a monarchy. He’s now the Trump administration’s favorite philosopher. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Further reading: Curtis…
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Midsummer Rising: Atomic Habits by James Clear
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48:42We couldn’t have covered a self-development month without talking about James Clear’s cult classic - Atomic Habits. This step-by-step manual for instituting good habits (and cutting bad ones) is said to be life changing…but is Clear’s framework really so different from some woo-woo alternatives? MIDSUMMER RISE TOGETHER ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.in…
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263 - Queen of the Literary Scene with Susan Orlean
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1:09:00Now wait a minute. (Bryan) has a sudden work obligation and can only stay for the introduction (such is the life of a Hollywood A-Lister), but boy is he missing out. We suppose it's only fair, though, since Ronna missed out the first time this absolute literary legend was previously in The Carriage House. Joining us this week is the Queen herself, …
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Episode 285: The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, “Mowgli’s Brothers”
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1:26:36Today on The Literary Life podcast, we begin a new series of episodes on The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling with our hosts Angelina Stanford, Cindy Rollins, and Thomas Banks! After sharing their commonplace quotes, each of them talks about their own reading histories with Rudyard Kipling’s work. Thomas gives us some biographical information about K…
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Clare Mackintosh: Entering the Wrong Room and Finding Your Story
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56:28Send us a text What happens when you accidentally walk into the wrong room? For Clare Mackintosh, it launched an unexpected police career that would eventually lead to her Sunday Times Bestselling debut, 'I Let You Go'. In this fascinating conversation, Clare shares the surprising twists that led her from management studies to policing to becoming …
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Elon Musk says he wants to launch a new political party. Voters consistently say they want more choices. But history is littered with failed third-party candidates. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Rebeca Ibarra, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Matthew Billy, and hosted by Noel King…
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Episode 54: “Chinese Postman” by Brian Castro + “Reunion” by Bronwyn Rivers
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38:53Brian Castro's “The Chinese Postman” is a meditation on old age with a central character whose life mirrors his own. The story strays into fiction when the protagonist, Abe Quin, begins a correspondence with a woman seeking refuge from the war in Ukraine. This acclaimed work of autofiction is short-listed for this year’s Miles Franklin Award. + In …
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Nate and Mason both have MFAs, but do they go around telling everyone and demanding book deals because of it? Well, yes, if you’re offering. But anyway, a social media firestorm about a take about Sally Rooney not having an MFA got us thinking: Are They Good and Should Anyone Care?By Third Person Limited, LLC
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Our first episode, before we even had a name for this podcast. So, it's a big question, whether reading is good. Specifically, is reading fiction inherently good, as well as instrumentally good (meaning, it’s good for some other reason, like making you smarter)? We grapple with this, mostly by talking. Also: Why do so many YA novels use orphans as …
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More and more of us are interacting with chatbots. Can we have real relationships with AI, and can AI teach humans to be better people? This episode is a collaboration with Vox's Future Perfect team. It was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Kim Slotterback, engineered by Patrick Boyd and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.…
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