Best Michael Crispin Podcasts (2025)

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Trekommendations | Episode 15 – Sarek by A.C. Crispin (Guest: Tarrle from Lowe Valu) 52:33

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This week on a very special animated edition of Trekommendations, we welcome Tarrle from @LoweValu to the show! 💫His Trekommendation shines a spotlight not just on a book — but on the brilliant mind behind it: A.C. Crispin, one of the most influential and beloved authors in Star Trek’s literary universe.We dive into:📚 How A.C. Crispin shaped some o…

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Cassandra Freeman 45:15

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Cassandra Freeman has made her mark in everything from drama to laugh out loud comedy across film, television, and the stage. She is best known for her feature roles in Spike Lee's "Inside Man" and Chris Rock's "I Think I Love My Wife." She has also starred in "The Last O.G.," NBC's "The Enemy Within," and Marvel's "Luke Cage." And now she just fin…

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Trekommendations | Episode 14 – Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir by Brent Spiner (Guest: Tom Roberts-Finn) 53:14

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This week on Trekommendations we’re joined by Tom Roberts-Finn from TrekCulture, and he’s brought along a wonderfully unexpected pick: Brent Spiner’s wild, witty, genre-bending novella Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir. 📚✨Tom breaks down why this surreal blend of autobiography, detective noir, and self-parody is unlike anything else in the Star Trek universe…

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Calculus of IT - Season 3 Episode 4 - The Verification Economy (Part 1 of 2) 2:15:17

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In Episode 4 of The Calculus of IT, Mike Crispin and I dive deep into what happens when "proof of X" becomes the fundamental currency of digital interaction. We're entering an era where verification matters more than the technology itself and IT leaders are on the front lines whether we're ready or not. We explore the five pillars that need verific…

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Michael Farrell on The Victoria Principle 32:14

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The author of The Victoria Principle joins us to read from and talk about his latest book. We talk about such things what drew him to fiction and why it gives him the "ick", the nature of genre and storytelling, collage, memoir, the real and the counterfeit, trickery, humour and lots more. You can get a copy of the book here: https://giramondopubli…

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Feodor Chin 38:23

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Few actors have been able to consistently make a living dipping their toes in as many different mediums and genres as Feodor Chin has—film, television, theater, gaming, animation, audio books—he's done it all. He just ended his run as "China" in the remarkable and timely play "Kyoto" at the Lincoln Center Theater in New York City. We use that exper…

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VAM 226 | Interview with Alejandra Reynoso, Part 1 1:25:59

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Welcome to episode 226 of the Voice Acting Mastery podcast with yours truly, Crispin Freeman! As always, you can listen to the podcast using the player above, or download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of this blog post. The podcast is also available via the iTunes Store online. Just follow this […]…

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Trekommendations | Episode 13 – Star Trek: Khan (Audio Drama) Guest: SeanFerrick (TrekCulture) 55:41

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This week we’re travelling across timelines, augmented histories, and one of Trek’s most iconic legacies as we welcome Sean Ferrick from TrekCulture to the show! 🖖🔥 His Trekommendation dives into the gripping audio drama Star Trek: Khan, a powerful reimagining of the life, rise, and tragedy of Khan Noonien Singh. We discuss: 🎙️ How the audio format…

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Michael Chernus 1:29:10

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From "Orange Is The New Black" and "Severance" to "Spider-Man:Homecoming" and "Inez & Doug & Kira," Michael Chernus has been consistently delivering performances that place him as one of the most cherished character actors working today. His latest happens to be the first time he's staring in a television series—"Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy"…

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Trekommendations | Episode 12 – The Star Trek Destiny Trilogy (Guest: Sam from UK Space Command) 54:48

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This week, we’re going full space opera as we welcome Sam from UK Space Command to the show! 💫 His Trekommendation takes us into one of the most ambitious stories in the entire Trek literary universe: the Star Trek Destiny trilogy by David Mack — a sweeping, galaxy-shaping saga that forever changed the post-Nemesis timeline. We discuss: 📚 Why Desti…

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Calculus of IT - Season 3 Episode 3 - Distributed vs. Centralized IT (Redux) - The AI Paradox? 2:22:13

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Two years ago, we spent 4 hours and 27 minutes hours dissecting decentralized IT models. Now, AI has changed everything or has it? In this episode, Mike and Nate return to one of Season 1's most epic deep dives to ask a critical question: Has the AI revolution fundamentally altered how we should think about IT organizational models? (Hint: Maybe?) …

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Epilogue 54:40

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Content warnings: violence, massive bodily injury, and gore Season 1 Epilogue in a series of character vignettes. All Our Faults is a Tabletop Talespinners Network (TTN) Production ( www.linktr.ee/tabletoptalespinners ) The TTN Director is Emma Kocar The AOF Producer is Mistress Winter The cast includes: Abby Marie Carter ( @abby_marie_carter ) as …

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June Squibb 34:32

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June Squibb has only been acting for about seven decades, so forgive her if she hasn't figured this whole acting thing out yet. Luckily she isn't stopping or even slowing down. In fact, at 96 years old, she is more busy than ever before. Since her Oscar nomination for a supporting role in Alexander Payne's "Nebraska," Squibb has been in high demand…

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Judith Nangala Crispín on The Dingo’s Noctuary 34:50

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Judith Nangala Crispín reads from and talks about her stunning new book The Dingo's Noctuary. Purchase a copy of the book here: https://puncherandwattmann.com/product/the-dingos-noctuary/ Find out more about Judith here: https://judithcrispin.com/ Find out more about the book’s publisher, David Musgrave, who Judith mentions in the conversation: htt…

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Trekommendations | Episode 11 – Star Trek Models by Fanhome Guest: Captain Michael Goodwill 49:31

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This week on Trekommendations, we’re joined by the always entertaining Captain Goodwill from Trekkin’ Up North! 🚀His Trekommendation? The incredible Star Trek models from Fanhome — detailed starships that bring the final frontier right to your shelf. 🛸We talk about:✨ The joy of collecting Star Trek models🌌 How these collectibles keep Trek’s legacy …

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Calculus of IT - Season 3 Episode 2 - Identity with a Capital "I" 2:04:19

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Identity...I mean...super easy topic right? Wrong. Season 3 is largely devoted to looking at "capital-I Identity" from all available viewpoints. Tonight, we just started to try and figure out what the hell it actually means. We will come back to this idea many times this season so let this be the baseline to our discussion. We also spent some time …

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Tom Bateman 54:35

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Tom Bateman has delivered wonderful performances in "Thirteen Lives," "Death on the Nile," "Murder on the Orient Express," and Peacock's dark comedic thriller series "Based on a True Story," alongside Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina, to name a few. For his latest, "Hedda," he got to work opposite Tessa Thompson and Nina Hoss. On this episode, he expl…

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Trekommendations | Episode 10 – Rebrickable Star Trek LEGO (Guest: Jimmy Shoffman from Treknopod) 48:03

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This week on Trekommendations, we’re joined by Jimmy Shoffman from the Treknopod podcast! 🚀 His Trekommendation takes us into a world where Star Trek meets LEGO — through Rebrickable’s custom Star Trek MOCs (My Own Creations)! 🧱✨ We explore: 🛠️ The creativity behind fan-built Star Trek LEGO models 🌌 How LEGO brings Trek ships and scenes to life in …

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Calculus of IT - Season 3 Episode 1 - Welcome Back!! 1:12:41

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aaaaand we're back!! Season 3 of The Calculus of IT is here, and we're coming in hot with 40 episodes that go way beyond the AI silliness. Sure, we'll talk about GenAI when it matters - but from angles nobody else is touching. This season is about identity, autonomy, the death of IT as we know it, and why your infrastructure is probably lying to yo…

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Ch 44 - The Final(e) Four 1:01:22

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Content warnings: violence, gore, and murder In the thrilling season finale, the teens continue their fight against War and Kokaheir in a desperate attempt to close the portal and end the Cataclysm. All Our Faults is a Tabletop Talespinners Network (TTN) Production ( www.linktr.ee/tabletoptalespinners ) The TTN Director is Emma Kocar The AOF Produc…

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Corey Fogelmanis 34:37

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Corey Fogelmanis' first big break came as the fan-favorite Farkle on the Disney Channel series "Girl Meets World." He later appeared alongside Octavia Spencer in the psychological thriller "Ma," and in Netflix's hit series "My Life with the Walter Boys." Now his first lead performance as Ben, a teen who comes out as non-binary, in the refreshingly …

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🚀 Trekommendations | Episode 9 – The Kirsten Beyer Voyager Novels (Guest: @LilVoyagerComics) 43:15

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This week we’re diving deep into the Delta Quadrant as we welcome Shez from @LilVoyagerComics to the show! 💫Her Trekommendation shines a spotlight on the Kirsten Beyer Star Trek: Voyager novels – a beloved continuation of Voyager’s story that many fans say is essential reading.We discuss:📚 Why these novels capture the true heart of Voyager🖖 Charact…

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VAM 225 | Interview with Michael Csurics, Part 2 49:26

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Welcome to episode 225 of the Voice Acting Mastery podcast with yours truly, Crispin Freeman! As always, you can listen to the podcast using the player above, or download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of this blog post. The podcast is also available via the iTunes Store online. Just follow this […]…

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Nina Hoss 43:22

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Nina Hoss is one of our most respected stage, film, and television actors working internationally. She is known for her collaborations with director Christian Petzold in films such as "Barbara" and "Phoenix," as well as "Tar" opposite Cate Blanchett, the celebrated series "Homeland," and her latest "Hedda," opposite Tessa Thompson. On this episode,…

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Trekommendations | Episode 8 – Star Trek Coda (Guest: Jessi B - Crusher Convo Podcast) 46:28

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This week on Trekommendations, I’m joined by Jessi B, host of the Crusher Convo Podcast! 🖖 Her Trekommendation takes us deep into the Star Trek: Coda trilogy — an ambitious and emotional finale to the expanded novel universe. 📚✨We discuss the legacy of Coda, how it ties together decades of storytelling, and what it means to say goodbye to a whole e…

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Ch 43 - The Princess's Gambit 46:52

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Content warnings: violence and gore In this chapter, the teens' charge back to the Cascade to confront War is violently interrupted and an unlikely person comes to the rescue. All Our Faults is a Tabletop Talespinners Network (TTN) Production ( www.linktr.ee/tabletoptalespinners ) The TTN Director is Emma Kocar The AOF Producer is Mistress Winter T…

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Cooper Raiff Returns 51:25

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Cooper Raiff returns to the podcast (first time was Ep. 128) to discuss his latest project, the eight-episode, independently-made, decades-spanning series "Hal & Harper." He picks up right where we left off in the first interview, 5 years ago, taking us through the process of getting "Cha Cha Real Smooth" made, and how that green light helped him a…

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Trekommendations | Episode 7 – STLV: Trek to Vegas (Guest: Chris Garis - The Transporter Room) 47:30

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This week on Trekommendations, we’re joined by Chris Garis from The Transporter Room Podcast to talk all about Star Trek: Las Vegas (STLV) — the ultimate fan destination! 🎰🖖 Chris shares his Trekommendation for anyone who loves Trek conventions, fandom energy, and connecting with the Star Trek community in person. From meeting stars to discovering …

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Crispin Glover Part 2 1:17:16

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This is the second part of my interview with Crispin Glover where we dive deep into his latest film "No! You're Wrong or Spooky Action At A Distance," which he spent the better part of the last 18 years making, completely independently. He touches on many of the technical aspects of the film, such as shooting ratio, color correction, music scores, …

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Trekommendations | Episode 6 – The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway (Guest: Leah_SciFi) 40:20

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This week on Trekommendations, I’m joined by the wonderful Leah_SciFi, a passionate content creator and lifelong Trek fan! 🖖Leah’s Trekommendation is The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway, a must-read or listen for anyone who admires the legendary Star Trek: Voyager captain. 📖🚀 Together, we dive into Janeway’s story, leadership, and why this book ca…

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Crispin Glover 52:04

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Crispin Glover is best known for playing George McFly in "Back To The Future," but for the past three decades he's been very thoughtful, patient, and selective about his acting roles and even more thoughtful and patient as a true independent filmmaker, self-financing and self-distributing three films — "What is it?", "It is Fine! Everything is Fine…

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Ch 42 - Queen Takes King 47:52

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Content warnings: violence and gore (14:24 - 31:59) In this chapter, Death extends an offer to a surprising volunteer while Michael and Solomon chase down Famine for a final confrontation. All Our Faults is a Tabletop Talespinners Network (TTN) Production ( www.linktr.ee/tabletoptalespinners ) The TTN Director is Emma Kocar The AOF Producer is Mist…

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Episode 5 – Galaxy Pop Clothing (Guest: Ellie Littlechild) 35:34

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This week’s guest is Ellie Littlechild from TrekCulture! 🖖 Ellie brings a stylish Trekommendation — Galaxy Pop Clothing, a brand celebrating Star Trek-inspired female fashion. 👗✨ In this episode, we explore: How Star Trek has influenced fashion and fandom The story behind Galaxy Pop Clothing Why representation and creativity matter in Trek style 🎧 …

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Kavita Ivy Nandan on Through the Trapdoor 32:45

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The author of Through the Trapdoor reads from and talks about her new short story collection. We cover such things as how the collection came together, the interconnectivity of the stories, the title and the many trapdoors in the book, some of the key themes especially migration, memory, transformation, and the epiphany. We also discuss the publica…

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VAM 224 | Interview with Michael Csurics, Part 1 1:09:42

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Welcome to episode 224 of the Voice Acting Mastery podcast with yours truly, Crispin Freeman! As always, you can listen to the podcast using the player above, or download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of this blog post. The podcast is also available via the iTunes Store online. Just follow this […]…

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Catherine LeFrere 51:06

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Catherine LeFrere plays Isabella Blow in the inventive off-Broadway production "House of McQueen" at The Mansion At Hudson Yards in New York City. The play depicts the life of the brilliant fashion designer Alexander McQueen, who was discovered by Blow. On this episode, LeFrere takes us on a deep dive into the creation of her version of Isabella. S…

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Episode 4 – Star Trek Starfleet Technical Manual 1975 (Guest: Peter Rising) 39:27

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🚀 In this episode of Trekommendations, we welcome Peter Rising, the creator behind Star Trek Revisited! His recommendation takes us back to 1975 with the legendary Starfleet Technical Manual – a cornerstone of Star Trek fandom that inspired generations of fans with its detailed look at the ships, starbases, and technology of the Federation.Join us …

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Ch 41 - All We Are Are Husks in the Wind 45:23

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Content warnings: violence (34:53 - 37:40), description of a corpse and signs of self-harm (38:40 - 39:10), death and consensual euthanasia (53:01 - 43:47) In this chapter, Sara's final words hint at a horrifying secret that will force Crispin to make an impossible choice while Saline gets into a battle of wits with War. All Our Faults is a Tableto…

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Special Episode: Josh Pais Returns to Discuss his book "Lose Your Mind" 1:00:43

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Josh Pais returns to the podcast (first time was Ep. 77). Aside from being one of the most respected actors in the game, with over 150 credits in film and TV, Pais is the founder of "Committed Impulse," a groundbreaking training born from his own acting process that has since become a "secret weapon" for thousands of top entrepreneurs, artists, doc…

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Episode 3 – Star Trek Resurgence (Guest: Jaay Cozy) 42:07

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🚀 Welcome to Episode 3 of Trekommendations – the Star Trek podcast where fans and creators share their favorite gems from across nearly 60 years of Trek! This week’s guest is Jaay Cozy, who brings us into the world of Star Trek: Resurgence 🎮✨ — a story-driven video game that blends classic Trek values with interactive storytelling. We dive into wha…

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Ruby Cruz 37:07

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Watching Ruby Cruz's remarkable and seemingly effortless performance in her latest film, "The Threesome," I got a hunch that she was engaging with the work on some kind of intuitive level where connection was paramount. I also sensed that this might not be easy to talk about. In one sense I was right, the gifted young actor, who's credits include "…

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Episode 2 – Gracie Anne Star Trek EDM Music (Guest: Linda Paiges) 33:55

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✨ Welcome to Trekommendations – the Star Trek podcast where fans and creators share the Trek they love most. In this episode, our guest is Linda Paigs from The Transporter Room and Treknopod! She brings her Trekommendation: Gracie Anne and her Music 🎶 — a unique connection between creativity and Star Trek fandom. We dive into what makes this specia…

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Angela Costi on The Heart of the Advocate 32:52

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Angela Costi joins us to read from and talk about her latest poetry book The Heart of the Advocate. We talk about many things including how the book came together, the hybrid nature of the book, the nexus between poetry and law, her use of language, point and counterpoint or strophe and antistrophe, layers of ekphrasis - including the book The Art …

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Ch 40 - Feed Me, Sara, Feed Me 42:12

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Content warnings: Minor Body Horror ( 11:08 - 14:01 ), Violence (20:17 - 29:06), Murder ( 30:26 - 31:04 ) In this chapter, the teens find themselves caught in a sinister trap on their way to the Cascade. Will they prevail or fall to Plague's machinations? All Our Faults is a Tabletop Talespinners Network (TTN) Production ( www.linktr.ee/tabletoptal…

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Tim Blake Nelson 1:07:31

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Tim Blake Nelson is a celebrated actor, writer, and director. His nearly 100 screen credits include "The Thin Red Line," "Lincoln," "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs," "Watchmen," and "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" For his latest, the independent film "Bang Bang," he plays an aging boxer whose glory days are long past. On this episode, he details how his…

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Episode 1 – The Making of the TV Series Star Trek (Guest: Steph) 36:59

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On our very first episode, I’m joined by my mother Steph — a lifelong Trekker — to talk about her Trekommendation: the classic book The Making of the TV Series Star Trek. We explore why this behind-the-scenes account of The Original Series is such a cornerstone of Trek history, and why it still inspires fans today.…

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What Is Trekommendations? | Star Trek Podcast Preview 1:06

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What Is Trekommendations? | Star Trek Podcast Preview Launching on Star Trek Day – Monday, September 8th 🖖 Ever wondered what Trekommendations is all about? Join me in this exclusive preview as I explain the format of our new Star Trek podcast and invite you aboard for the journey! Discover how each episode will feature a special guest sharing thei…