Led by James Naughtie, a group of readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels
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We bring on business owners, entrepreneurs, business professionals, and anyone in the know of Long Beach California. We discuss our love for the city of Long Beach and the surrounding areas. Topics discussed are business, real estate, food, art, or anything dealing with the great city of Long Beach.
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At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcY ...
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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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Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the authors lessons to their lives.
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Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Letterman, Barbara Streisand, Tom Yorke, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.
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Alison Jones, publisher and book coach, explores business books from both a writer's and a reader's perspective. Interviews with authors, publishers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, tech wizards, social media strategists, PR and marketing experts and others involved in helping businesses tell their story effectively.
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Thinking about writing, talking about writing, and getting writing out of my system. I'm Joseph Hunter: fiction writer, Creative Writing PhD candidate, and teacher. This podcast sees me reflect on the writing process, why we write, and how we can write better.
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Each episode of Writing Stories features an interview with a contemporary author about how her book went from an idea in her head to an object on a shelf. Join us on Writing Stories for honesty, struggle, and triumph, for writing community, publishing insight, and inspiration to persist in whatever difficult but meaningful journey you've chosen for yourself.
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From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, Hey YA is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.
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Hosted by James Thayer, the podcast is a practical, step-by-step manual on how to craft a novel. It presents a set of tools for large issues such as story development and scene construction (Kirkus Reviews said Thayer's novels are "superbly crafted') and it also examines techniques that will make your sentence-by-sentence writing shine. The New York Times Book Review has said Thayer's "writing is smooth and clear. it wastes no words, and it has a rhythm only confident stylists achieve.
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Join Amie McNee from @inspiredtowrite and her writer husband James Winestock for a podcast about building a sustainable creative life. A place to take your art seriously where you can go to reflect on your journey and build a thriving creative practice.
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A podcast for women who are ready speak their truth, write their stories, and inspire the world with memoir writing. This podcast is hosted by Jessica Buchanan, NYT Bestselling author, inspirations speaker, kidnapping survivor, and founder of Soul Speak Press. We are here educate and inspire all women who feel compelled to tell their stories and who also need community and support along that journey into the publishing world.
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Cheryl Strayed, also known as Sugar, says writing taught her how to give advice. In this moment of uncertainty, she’s setting aside advice-giving in favor of wisdom-seeking and turning to the writers who have long inspired her for courage and insight. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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This podcast is for any aspiring authors who are feeling overwhelmed... it's time to feel confident in your writing abilities and empowered to write your novel!I help confused first-time authors write with ease so they can finish their debut novel.In this podcast, we delve into understanding the key elements that make up a brilliant novel with actionable strategies so you can write the THING.
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Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer and radio host Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus dives into the stories and experiences that shape these artists, and ultimately, the music we hear.
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The lovable louts from WeWritethings.co come together to discuss, well, things. Tune in to hear about the latest movies, games, bizarre snacks... and a rant or two about what is getting on our nerves this week.
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There are two types of podcast shows. One set is made up of the host/hosts sharing the best of knowledge from their view, while the other set is made up of you and me. Yes, you and me! Make Things Write is the only podcast that features the opinion of its listeners because we believe that your opinion counts. Bringing light to every corner (koro) is our goal, using truth as our medium is our way. IG: @mtwpodcast Host: @kehkah.ep | Twitter: @kehkah_ep
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Welcome to One More Thing(s), the bite-sized arts and culture podcast that tries to find one more important thing to think about in this busy world. Each episode, host Brock Kingsley picks a film, a book, an artist, a piece of artwork, a song…something that is worth spending a little bit of time with and digs into it. We invite you to do the same. Occasional special topics and interviews. Follow on Instagram @onemorethingspod
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The Ruffled Mango Scripture Writing Podcast
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Join us as we chat about our monthly scripture writing topics as we seek to meet God daily in His Word. Hosted by Kristen Hicks, Ashley Deffenbaugh, Christy Cook, Alyssa Clark, & Kelly Epperson, this podcast is released every other Monday.
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Entrepreneur, among other things... “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, cook a meal, fight efficiently, and die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.” ― Robert A. Heinlein I talk to the most interesting people we can find in business, finance, science, art, technology, and human improvement and try to learn from them.
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Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations. Find more at https://www.bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
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Are you a writer looking for some help and encouragement? Want to improve your writing and advance your career? Or maybe you're just getting started and don't know what you need yet. Author and teacher Kitty Bucholtz and her guests are happy to help you on the sometimes difficult and often lonely road writers travel. Learn to build your business, whether you're traditionally published or self-published, and improve your craft, regardless of where you are as an author. Together, we can write ...
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Meg & Sarai are former church kids who came of age in 80s and 90s American Evangelicalism - We are Holy Ghosting In each episode, we tackle healing from our youthful experiences and the harm we endured and perpetrated as American Evangelicals, and we laugh, we're sarcastic ladies. We're working to reconstruct a community that gives a shit about our neighbors. Join us as we work to tear down the American foundation of patriarchy and white supremacy and rebuild a better world with equity and e ...
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This podcast takes a deep, introspective look into all things Gaming and Music. Join us in keeping up with the latest news, trends, debates, culture shifts in the music and gaming world. This podcast is presented by N.O.M.A.D.S. & Jones N' For Sports. Instagram : Just_Fukin_Write Snapchat : Just-Wriite Twitter : Just_Fukn_Write Email : [email protected]
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Feeling Things with Amy & Kat is a podcast for anyone who’s ever had feelings—or wants to. Hosted by Amy Brown and therapist Kat Van Buren, this is a space where nothing is off-limits. From deep reflections on childhood to pop culture obsessions to what’s happening in the world, all feelings deserve a seat at the table—big, small, awkward, joyful, confusing, and everything in between. At its core, it’s real friends having real conversations about real feelings. Some episodes go deep, some st ...
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Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves. Get more brainy miscellany with TED Radio Hour+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted
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Ah the 80s! A time of great nostalgia. Stephen King horror reigns and D&D unites nerds in basements everywhere! Sit back with your Eggos and enjoy our scene by scene recap and analysis. Hosted by Queenie and Jahnya. We'd love to hear your thoughts, too! Write to us at [email protected] Check out what else we like to talk about at RandomTeaPodcasts.com
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This is Scripty Business. The made-up show about made-up movies. We have three episodes to turn three random words into one amazing movie pitch. Episode one is all about the three-act structure and setting. Episode two is about characters and themes. And episode three is A, B, C plotlines and sequences. But here is the thing. For each new episode in the Arc we throw in a game-changing, world-shaking, devastating and hilarious curveballs with the dreaded Wheel of Doom! And even worse, every e ...
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The Quack highlights the funny side of life. It features posts about the ups and downs of dating, failed moments, and conversations with friends, told by cat-less Mary, a 33-year-old author living in Oxford. Visit | TheQuack.blog Instagram | @marynewnhamwrites
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The Maxwell Leadership Podcast is a regular examination of what it means to be a transformational leader—someone who daily influences people to think, speak, and act to make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others. This podcast will teach you the principles, practices, and process of becoming a transformational leader because leadership isn’t an event—it’s an uphill journey. Every week we will offer a free tool to help you on this journey, so let leadership authority ...
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We're Kerry and Becky Holton, a husband and wife ministry team who advocate for the wellness of the church, its leaders, and its future. On this podcast, we simply share with you the things we're thinking on. The goal? To help us all continue to grow in the areas of life, spirituality, theology, church and mental health. Join us each week, as we write about church wellness in the Growing Steady Newsletter and expand on those conversations in this podcast. Keep growing, friends!
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We grew up on movie sets. Now we act, write, direct, produce, edit, and teach. So we know a thing or two about movies. And even when we don’t, we’ll talk about them anyway. Each week we dissect one movie and whatever else strikes our fancy. Informed opinions, inside information, occasional guests, personal stories, and tons of spoilers. Check out our merch at ArkinBros.com Follow us on Facebook at The Arkin Brothers Talk About Movies Follow Anthony on Instagram @clemtorment Follow Matthew on ...
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A creative outlet for the discussion of those things you wish you could say but may not be able to. Each week I write a letter and we spring of it to discuss where it came from and how it helps us navigate our own narration of this thing called life.
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A show where we aim to illuminate and celebrate Asian culture and creators! New episodes every Wednesday! Please email us at: [email protected] and follow us on Facebook or Instagram @infatuasianpodcast
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Celebrity Salute was created to honor our veterans, active duty military, their families and those who support them. Through conversations with celebrities, we recognize our nation’s true heroes and the sacrifices they make to protect our freedoms. We owe them greatly, and hope to raise awareness and support for them and their families while in active service and as they transition to civilian life —many continue to serve in the communities in which they live.
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The Bloomfield Township Public Library presents the Distracted Librarians Podcast. We are your friendly neighborhood bookworms who can’t resist the siren call of movies, video games, music and everything else in the pop culture universe. Sit back, relax, and prepare to get delightfully distracted with us!
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Hosts Rachel Smith (from Rachel's List) and journalist and content writer Lynne Testoni are serving up weekly short bites of advice, tips and strategies, plus special guests, for freelancers who make a living from using their words. We're shooting for 15-minute episodes, but can't promise anything because we can both talk the leg off a chair.
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Each Monday we will dive into ideas big and small: from psychology to philosophy, and from economics to fitness. Each episode is designed to spark curiosity and connection. The goal is to explore alongside like-minded people, as if sharing a conversation over tea. Have a thought on a past episode or an idea for a future one? You’re always invited to leave a voice message or write in at the links below, and I may bring your message into a future episode. Together we’ll unpack the questions an ...
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Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Emmy Award-winning writer/producer on "Lost" and creator of "The Middleman") and Jose Molina (writer/producer on "Sleepy Hollow," "Firefly," "Castle" and "Law & Order: SVU") share their hard-earned experiences, giving practical, straight-shooting advice on breaking into television and staying there!
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Join us every weekday morning to take a few moments to step out of the internal chatter and external noise. We'll pause and reflect to consider what brings us together in this shared human condition and how we can live a life that best reflects our limitless potential.
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The Curious Cat Bookshop is the independent bookstore of Winsted, CT, offering curation, selection, expertise, and a place to meet with bookish friends at our book clubs, author events, and storytimes. This podcast is our in-store events feed, combined with remote interviews with authors who live elsewhere. We help you satisfy your curiosity in a community of readers--bringing the authors of Connecticut to the world, and the authors of the world to northwest Connecticut.
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Write Your Story: Same Story, Different Cast: Noticing the Patterns We Repeat
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Do you ever get the feeling like you’re telling the same story over and over again? The details may change (new boss, new partner, new hometown) but the cycle of the story stays the same. In today’s episode I talk about what to do when you seem to be stuck in the same frustrating story on repeat. I’ll share my own experience with finding myself in …
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Healing Attachment Wounds: Learning to Re-Parent Yourself
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It’s never too late to grow in the ways we once needed. Sam shares how we can re-parent ourselves with compassion, helping us form healthier, more secure relationships as adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Headspace Studios
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What's God Got To Do With It?: When You’re Angry at God: How to Be Honest With Him in Your Hurt
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Today we’re tackling a topic that many shy away from but is so essential: the feeling of being angry at God. Yep, we’re going there. It's time to have an honest conversation about those moments when life deals you such a hard blow that you find yourself looking up at the sky and asking, “Why, God? Why would You let this happen?” If you’ve ever been…
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Understanding Attachment: Where Our Patterns Begin
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Our early bonds teach us how to love and trust. Sam explores how the attachment patterns we formed with caregivers influence the way we relate to others today — and how awareness can be the first step toward change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Headspace Studios
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Soul Sessions: Water Meditation: Guided Practice for Intuition, Energy Clearing & Mind Clarity
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Ready for a deep, revitalizing practice? Join Amanda for a transformative water meditation that harnesses the incredible power of H2O for healing and alignment. This episode offers a full guided meditation designed to: Entrain your energy for better flow and balance. Clarify your mind to reduce mental fog and stress. Amplify your intuition for clea…
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Write Your Story: Learning the Leverage of “I Don’t Know” (Part 2)
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When life is confusing and you don’t have the answers, what is your first response? Do you get tied into knots trying to figure it out? Or are you comfortable with the open-ended nature of things? Last week I unpacked the power of “I don’t know” and this week I’m continuing the conversation about how life improves when you let it be ok that you don…
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Episode 187 - Giving readers what they want.
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We writers should consider giving readers what they want. Well, what do they want? Here is a discussion of the five things readers want in a novel. Also: the dual timeline plot structure. And F. Scott Fitzgerald's seven tips on writing. Support the showBy James Thayer
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What We've Learned from Ten Years of Writing
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We take you on a journey from Amie's first painful attempt to write a book to now, Amie's settled routine as a professional author, with all the steps along the way. Pre-order To Kill a Queen now Join Amie in Barcelona for a book event on Friday November 7th!
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How to Quiet Self-Doubt and Stop Believing the Inner Critic
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We all know the voice of self-doubt — it tells us we’re not ready, not enough, or don’t belong. In this episode, Dora reflects on her own experience of almost letting fear hold her back and shares mindful practices to label, soften, and move through self-doubt with compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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The way we spend our hours defines our lives. This hour, TED speakers explore how we make choices about time, meaning and attention in a world of infinite options. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen …
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How ready are you to handle life’s curveballs, fast balls, and strike-outs? Resilience is your key to getting by in difficult times and growing into thriving in the good. In this bonus episode, Mark Cole and guest host Jared Cagle are joined by Maxwell Leadership mentor and thought leader Valorie Burton to dive into the ideas behind her latest book…
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Make More Pots! Marguerite Sheffer on Perseverance and Experimentation.
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Send us a text In this episode Marguerite Sheffer talks about Iowa Short Fiction Prize winning collection The Man in the Banana Trees and covers: the content of Marguerite's wide ranging speculative fiction stories that dive deeply into the practice of making art and some of our most critical justice issues in our culture how design thinking helped…
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Emotional Connection vs. Physical Attraction (Couch Talks)
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Amy and Kat respond to a listener who’s torn between two types of love: one built on deep emotional connection and another driven by attraction. They explore what happens when the lines between friendship and romance blur, and whether long-term love requires both spark and stability. Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter HERE! Watch us on Youtu…
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Why Q needs U and how hieroglyphics created our alphabet, with Danny Bate
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1125. This week, we talk with linguist and author Danny Bate about his book, "Why Q Needs U." We look at the ancient origins of our alphabet, tracing its conceptual leap from Egyptian hieroglyphs to symbols that represent sounds. Danny explains the "acro principle" (one sound from a picture) and why the letter A was originally a consonant, not a vo…
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We know that protein is important for our health. It plays a crucial role in many of the body's functions, including growth, repair, the immune system and, of course, building muscles! But has our love for protein come at the expense of other important food groups, like fibre? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. Find a …
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How to Release Stress Your Body Has Been Holding Onto
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Stress doesn’t just live in the mind — it shows up in the body, often as tight shoulders, shallow breathing, or constant tension we mistake for “just who we are.” In this episode, Dora reflects on her own experience of holding stress and shares gentle mindfulness practices to release it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…
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"I should have kids with names and a strong opinion on Peppa Pig, but somehow, at 34, I have found myself back in London..." This week is about my move back to London as a 34-year-old. After leaving with a bad taste in my mouth at 26 (which inspired me to write a terrible poetry book), I never thought I'd come back to live in The Big Smoke, but her…
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Head of TED, Chris Anderson, on TED’s new chapter
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Based on the simple premise, "Ideas worth spreading," Chris Anderson spent the last 25 years turning the non-profit TED organization into a globally recognized media powerhouse. Now he's ready to announce a new chapter for TED, along with a new steward and visionary: Sal Khan. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices N…
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Collecting Streaming Services Like Pokemon (Streaming Services)
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Need a break from chasing your favorite TV and movie content across eight different services? Join Nicole, Killian and Drew on this episode of Distracted Librarians as they chat about streaming services, the pros and cons, what's out there that you might want to know about and much more! The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podc…
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S4 | Jason Barnard | How to Train ChatGPT Like a Pro: The Secrets of AI Mastery | #eaotpodcast
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What if you could train Google and ChatGPT to truly understand who you are, and control what they say about you? In this powerful conversation, Jason Barnard, founder of Kalicube, reveals exactly how he educated Google’s algorithms to recognize his real identity — and how you can do the same. 👉 Learn how to: ✅ Train AI like a child using structured…
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Memoir isn’t your whole life story — it’s the story about something. That “something” is your theme, and it’s what transforms a personal collection of memories into a powerful, cohesive narrative. In this episode, Jess walks listeners through the process of uncovering the deeper meaning behind their stories. Without a clear theme, memoirs can feel …
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The Mindful Way to Navigate Change When You Feel Alone
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Change can feel disorienting — like you’re no longer who you were but not yet who you’re becoming. In this episode, Dora reflects on the sacred space of transition, sharing how mindfulness helps us honor the pause, soften loneliness, and find peace in the in-between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Check out: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti from WBUR!
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We're sharing an episode of On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti. On Point is a rare public space where you hear nuanced explorations of complex topics live and in real time. Host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world, with urgency, timeliness and depth. In this episode: If you feel like car headlights hav…
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Ep 194 Author Jamie Jo Hoang on Writing the Stories Our Vietnamese Parents Never Tell
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Author Jamie Jo Hoang has written a pair of companion books, My Father the Panda Killer and My Mother the Mermaid Chaser. They explore the Vietnamese American experience through the eyes of American-born teenagers and their refugee parents. They are fictional, but history "adjacent" for many children of immigrants. Also joining me on this episode i…
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In order to lead the way, you have to see where you’re heading. In this week’s episode, we’re diving back into John Maxwell’s two-part series helping leaders cast vision for their team! After John’s insights, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share their experiences and analysis to help you see – and seize – your organization’s future. Key takeaways: Great…
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#206: Responding to Charlie Kirk's Assassination and Other Current Events
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When should church leaders and gospel preachers address current events? What current events should they address? In this episode, Kerry and Becky discuss several responses to Charlie Kirk's assassination and offer three principles that may help church leaders know when and when not to publicly address news events.…
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Sneaky Signs of Burnout (Plus, Underrated Love Languages)
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This week, Amy and Kat start with a listener voicemail that brings some unexpected joy before diving into underrated love languages that deserve more attention: consistency, attunement, vulnerability, foreplay, and nurture. They also talk about burnout…specifically, the subtle ways it shows up at work and in life. Being “the responsive one” can qui…
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The political, royal and obscene meanings of blue. The differences in ‘plumb’ and plum.’
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1124. This week, we look at blue idioms, including the political history of "blue states," the medical reason for being "blue in the face," and the astronomical reason for a "blue moon." Then, we look at the difference between 'plumb' (with a B), and 'plum' (without a B). 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learn…
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Are You Drained From Caring Too Much? The Difference Between Empathy and Compassion
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Caring for others shouldn’t mean losing yourself in their pain. In this episode, Dora explores the difference between empathy and compassion, sharing how compassion lets us stay steady, protect our energy, and truly support the people we love — without collapsing under the weight of their struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…
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Henry Winkler on Overcoming Dyslexia, Writing 40 Books & His Emmy-Winning Role in Barry
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Join host Randy Miller for an inspiring conversation with legendary actor Henry Winkler! Best known as "The Fonz" from Happy Days, Henry opens up about his incredible journey from struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia to becoming an Emmy Award-winning actor and prolific author.By National Defense Network
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Lawrence Wright is an author, screenwriter, playwright, and a staff writer for The New Yorker magazine. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his 2006 book The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11. Most recently, filmmaker Alex Gibney directed an HBO documentary based on Wright's reporting in Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of U…
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How to Talk to Anyone & Develop more Social Range with the Psychology of Role Theory
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Have you ever felt stuck in one role with friends? Often we rely on the same social skills in group dynamics. They start as assets based on our strengths and preferences, but over time they can become a crutch - limiting growth in other areas. For example, always being the supportive friend or the jokester. I argue we can become a social Swiss army…
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Are You Carrying Pain That Isn’t Yours? How to Break Inherited Patterns
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Not all of our struggles begin with us — many are inherited from generations before. In this episode, Dora reflects on her family's ancestral stories of achievement and rest, and how they shaped her own patterns. She offers a mindful approach to noticing these inherited voices and choosing new ways to live and heal. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Kristen shares details about 3 of her favorite things: the recent TLN conference, the new "Behold Our God" Bible study tools for 2026 (out now!), and a new fall favorite recipe. {Sorry about the sound quality, friends - apparently a setting needed to be tweaked.} Episode Resources: Find The Light Network Conference lessons here (posting soon): http…
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Episode 465 - Don't Be Yourself with Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
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'At some point, the right to be you ends and your obligation to others begins.' 'Just be yourself.' It's the most uncontroversial advice in the world, right? Wrong, says Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic. He's a man who likes to pick fights with universally accepted truths, because of course they're almost always more nuanced than we like to think. In his ne…
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As Banned Books Week ends, the work continues
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Send us a text As we wrap up Banned Books Week, we want to encourage you to take the time to really dig into what it means for us to have the freedom to read year-round, and what that means to us in our democracy. The ABA’s Right to Read Handbook (linked below) is a wonderful easy-to-pick-up start to that thought process, and we highly recommend re…
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Content chief Keshnee Kemp on social media, working with Woolworths and setting up an agency
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This week, Rachel and Lynne dive into what’s working (and what’s not) in social right now with guest Keshnee Kemp - former Head of Content at Woolworths and new agency owner of August One. Keshnee shares insights on: her career journey, from mags to TV to working in client-side and in agencies how traditional media, brand side and agency-side diffe…
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Dr. Lalitaa Suglani: Breaking Free from High Functioning Anxiety
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High functioning anxiety often hides behind success, perfectionism, and productivity—making it hard to spot and even harder to ask for help. In this episode, Dr. Lalitaa Suglani joins Rosie to unpack the hidden costs of HFA, how it differs from burnout, and what recovery and support can really look like. You can learn about Dr. Lalitaa by reading h…
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Soul Sessions: How to Metabolize Energy for Strong Energetic Boundaries
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Are you tired of feeling constantly drained and overwhelmed by other people's stuff? What if spiritual growth didn't have to be a slow, laborious process of "digesting" heavy emotions and energy? Most people are unconsciously absorbing, processing, and "digesting" every emotion, thought, and energetic push-and-pull they encounter—which leaves them …
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Write Your Story: Learning the leverage of “I Don’t Know” (Part 1)
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Human beings don’t deal well with uncertainty, which is why a mystery draws you in and why a cliffhanger on a TV show can keep you watching well past your bedtime. Your brain is wired for answers. Yet life is full of uncertainty. So how do we manage this tension? When a story is unfolding and you wonder, “how will this end?” Or when the big questio…
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What's God Got To Do With It?: Why God Cares About Your Relationship With Food (Even When You Think He Doesn’t)
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Have you ever wondered, Does God really care about my relationship with food? Isn’t He more concerned with bigger, more spiritual things? If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. In this episode of What’s God Got To Do With It?, we’re tackling a topic that hits closer to home than most of us realize: our relationship with food—and why God ca…
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How to Feel More Creative, Focused, and Free
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Sam explains what a flow state really is — and how tapping into it can boost creativity, focus, and a sense of ease in your everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Headspace Studios
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Marina Abramovitch reminds me that there is a fine line between 'real' life and performance art. And that, sometimes, going out and getting drunk with the one you love is what life is about. Reading: extract from The Birds that are Caught (unpublished), by Joseph Hunter.
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The pornography of postmodern conservatism
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We’re living in a time when politics has become pornographic…pure stimulus, pure confirmation bias, pure ideology. The postmodern conservative doesn’t seek truth; they seek arousal through outrage. Their politics perform themselves before they think themselves, cycling through prepackaged narratives that gratify resentment the way pornography grati…
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233: Time Anxiety by Chris Guillebeau
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Today’s author promises to give us the antidote to deadline dread, time guilt, and chronic rushing. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to redefine their relationships with the clock. Support the Show Recommend a Book Overcoming Procrastination (Chris Bailey’s course) The Personal Retreat Planner Mike’s Personal Retreat video Time Anxiety by Chris Gui…
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Episode 186 - Showing--not telling--what a character is thinking.
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Thoughts are interior, in our minds. But there are ways to show--to give evidence--that reveal to the reader what our character is thinking. Also, here is an important ingredient that many writers forget when describing a character. Support the showBy James Thayer
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