When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. You’ll always walk away with big questions to ponder and new books to read.
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A writing podcast for everyone! Interviews with up-and-coming and established authors, writing news, and info on contests and journals. Writing doesn't begin and end with publication, and we want to cover everything else that makes up your writing life.
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Authors and screenwriters Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due (and guests!) on writing, the writer's life, Hollywood, the work/family balance and relationships - the tools writers need to make themselves the heroes/heroines of their own story. - LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We might play your message!) - Join our MAILING LIST at www.lifewritingweekly.com
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The Professional Book Nerds podcast is now, Book Lounge by Libby Book Lounge by Libby is the podcast where authors, book lovers, and industry insiders come together to talk about the stories we love and the impact they have. Hosted by Joe Skelley, each episode invites you into a cozy, candid conversation about books, writing, publishing, and the trends shaping the literary world. PLUS, every episode features book recommendations from some of your favorite online content creators. Book Lounge ...
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OUR SHOWS: GET TO KNOW-Interviews With the Authors You Love CRIMINAL MISCHIEF--The Art and Science of Crime Fiction BOOK TALK--Casual Chats on All Things Books and Writing
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Cara Clare and James Blatch host a weekly light-hearted chat about all things self publishing. Join the Word Count Club to be a part of the accountability partnership. We'll support each other in getting the words done :) Send in your questions, comments and talking points to our discord channel.
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UX writing. Content design. Call it whatever you want: words and content are more important to good design and technology than ever. The words, phrases, and sentences you see in a user interface don't just appear there. They are written. Carefully crafted. This podcast is about the people who write those words, who design experiences with words, and who combine the power of language and technology.
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Blunt Talk is a unique podcast, about Good Inspiring News Only. There’s enough depressing news to attack your mind every day. We won’t add to it. Blunt Talk is one of a kind. You won’t hear Blunt Talk often in real-life but you will in this Podcast. Blunt Talk has one goal: to answer the questions you’ve asked for decades - how to reach the specific goals you’ve asked about. How to get your dream job. How to lose fat in body, mind, and soul. How to get in top shape physically and mentally. H ...
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Quintus Curtius is an attorney, writer, translator, and former Marine officer. His books deal with a variety of ethical, moral, and character topics, using examples in history, biography, literature, and philosophy. The result is both unique and inspiring. His podcasts are his personal dialogues with listeners. He can be found at www.qcurtius.com
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You’ve got questions. Together, we get answers. We all need advice, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn. Each week, Courtney Martin and Carvell Wallace bring a listener on to the show to solve their toughest problems with the help of world-class experts. It’s free therapy, and you’re invited. Get more of How To! with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of How To! and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the How To! show page on Apple Podca ...
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Welcome to "The IP Survival Guide” – a podcast hosted by the CIPA Informals. Join us as we journey through all corners of Intellectual Property Law, dissecting the latest industry trends, exploring non-traditional career paths, and discussing mental health and wellbeing in the profession. Whether you're navigating the complexities of IP for the first time or seeking fresh perspectives, this podcast is here to support you. Each episode of "The IP Survival Guide" features expert guests providi ...
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This is the Official Podcas for "Hilliard Guess' SCREENWRITERS' RANT ROOM!" Our host is Hilliard Guess, a WGAw writer, director, TV/Film producer and most recently, the former Director of Development at Blue Monday Prods (now executive producer of Amazon's upcoming CROSS: AFTER HOURS series). Hilliard does one-on-one interviews with guests or rotating co-hosts stop by to drop industry bombs in this unfiltered, hilarious podcast series that delivers nuthin’ but REAL TALK… from REAL working wr ...
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Featuring interviews with actors, stunts, dancers, filmmakers, action movie directors, athletes, Krav Maga teachers, acting coaches, thriller cinema experts, and more. Epic tales of changemakers, authentic personal stories, and top tips about the industry, the podcast is a treasure of knowledge helping storytellers of all kinds on their own journeys, and inspiring people to take action upon their own dreams. Ever heard your inner voice getting louder and louder, urging you towards a new path ...
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826 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting under-resourced students ages six to eighteen with their writing skills and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Classes from all over San Francisco come to our Tenderloin Center to learn about writing and story-telling and then create their own podcast. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the authors and the authors' imagination and do not reflect those of 826 Valencia. We support student publishing and are ...
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This podcast is sponsored by the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners. In Season 1, host Dr. Michelle Buckley from Iowa State University will explore dairy goat production by providing insights on improving milk quality and antimicrobial stewardship. Each episode focuses on a different aspect of dairy goat production with guest speakers ranging from veterinarians to farm managers. Questions can be directed to [email protected] 1 is also supported by the US ...
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Navigate the complexities of the legal world with ease! The Legal Survival Guide Podcast is your go-to resource for simple, actionable tips to protect yourself legally while saving on hefty attorney fees. From understanding contracts to avoiding common legal pitfalls, each episode empowers you with practical knowledge to confidently handle everyday legal challenges. Join us as we break down complex legal concepts into straightforward advice, giving you the tools to safeguard your rights and ...
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College Sports Communicators is the premier membership association for all strategic, creative and digital professionals working in intercollegiate athletics across all levels for colleges, universities and conferences across the United States and Canada. CSC provides year-round leadership, community, professional development/education, recognition and advocacy for its 4,400 members. Founded in 1957 as the College Sports Information Directors of America, the organization rebranded in 2022 to ...
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My goal on Impacting Israel is to expose you -- my listeners -- to influential voices impacting Israel in so many different ways. You see, when I’m leading my delegations, I find that the most valuable element for me are the friendships I develop with incredible people. So, I started asking myself, how can I share these voices with others? Maybe I had never heard of these incredible individuals because they usually write or speak in Hebrew. But why not find a platform to introduce other Engl ...
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Welcome to the Writing 2 Podcast - College Freshman Survival Guide podcast series, where amazing things happen.
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Writing a book is hard. Publishing it is even harder. Succeeding as an author? That’s practically wizardry. Good thing you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Pros Talking Prose is your backstage pass to the writing and publishing world, hosted by seasoned pros Stacey Smekofske and Troy Lambert. We’ll help you skip the mistakes, laugh through the chaos, and build the writing career you actually want without the smoke and mirrors. New episodes every week. Therapy not included — but highly ...
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Game Changers was designed BY government contractors FOR government contractors. The focus of every episode is to give listeners a new tip, trick, or strategy that will help them find and win more contracts. Each episode features Subject Matter Experts (SME), companies that are successfully winning contracts, or nationally recognized professional speakers and authors. The show is hosted by government experts Michael LeJeune from Federal Access and Joshua Frank from RSM Federal. Their award-w ...
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This is the Podcast of Alan Averill aka Nemtheanga, vocalist of the Irish Metal band Primordial for almost the last three decades! It's all about music industry commentary and insider info, rock n roll stories from a life on the road, travel experiences from every continent, piracy and general skullduggery, gallows humour, some political observation, musings on history and culture and some good old Irish psychoanalysis. A Vagabond of the Western World!..... Support this show http://supporter ...
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[email protected] Listen. Learn. Engage. Welcome to Crossword, the podcast where we delve into compelling conversations with authors who illuminate history, politics, culture, faith, and art. Each episode uncovers intriguing insights and untold stories that shape our understanding of today’s world and the rich tapestry of ideas that define it. Whether you’re passionate about the cultural impact of art or curious about how history informs our political landscape, Crossword invites you to ...
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We are striving to encourage and engage a community of Bible readers to read along with us. We are just regular folks, married, working, trying to make it out here in these streets. Join us in our journey of reading and breaking down what we read. We are not pastors, nor theologians, nor Sunday school teachers. Just regular folks reading the Bible. Come join and read along with us so you can weigh in and discuss!
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The ins and outs, tips and tricks, and dirt on the independent film industry. getreelisms.com
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Tee's Talk Time is a feel-good, inspiring, casual platform that takes the audience on journeys with the host, Teresa Smith, as she navigates her life after retirement. Along the way, she tries new things while helping to educate, inspire and promote others to be life-long explorers of society and culture. Join Teresa Smith (retired teacher, author, app developer, and the mother of one awesome teenaged son) as she shares her information, experiences, and interviews on her podcast.
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A science pod-yssey brought to you by the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow. Naturally Speaking is first and foremost a podcast covering cutting edge research and light hearted ecology banter. We have invited blog posts and podcasts from researchers across our School and also visiting speakers. We’ve got a little something for everyone.
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A podcast series brought to you by Birlinn Limited, an independent publishing house based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Featuring readings, interviews with authors round-ups of the best new books from Scotland and beyond. Established in 1992, Birlinn Limited publishes books under a number of imprints: Birlinn; Polygon; BC Books; Arena Sport; and John Donald. Find out more at www.birlinn.co.uk.
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Ever wonder how a radically open source company can be successful? How do you go from an idea to a stable product? Stephen and Lucy share what they've learned shipping thousands of machines all over the world, along with interviewing other folks to discover the best ways to succeed as an open source hardware manufacturer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Helping science fiction and fantasy authors find sustainable success on their terms in a chaotic publishing world. Using her 15 years of experience as an award-winning science fiction & fantasy author of 25+ books, editor/coach/marketing strategist, and publishing house CEO, Janeen is here to elevate your author life (and cut through some of the common myths and misconceptions). Includes: -World building guidance -Publishing industry commentary -Author interviews -Marketing strategies -Autho ...
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Thriving In Motherhood Podcast | Productivity, Planning, Family Systems, Time Management, Survival Mode, Mental Health, Vision
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The GO TO Podcast For Moms With Kids At Home! Do you want to love motherhood but find yourself in survival mode or burned out more than you'd like to admit? Do you feel tugged between enjoying every moment with your kids because it "goes so fast" and feeling mom guilt because you don't? Are you tired of wandering around the house or scrolling social media but don't know where to find the time or energy to do something that you would enjoy? There's a way to create a life that you are excited ...
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What hard-earned, well-lived Message are you on a Mission to share? Brought to you by The Message Accelerator Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-wolf/support
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Through discussions and interviews with writers, artists and health professionals, author friends James McKenzie Watson and Ashley Kalagian Blunt explore the big questions: how do books get written? How do people navigate life with chronic illness? And just what ARE you reading? Hosted by James McKenzie Watson, winner of the 2021 Penguin Literary Prize, and Ashley Kalagian Blunt, author of 'Dark Mode.'
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Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption. Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, wea ...
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WARNING: THIS ISN'T YOUR BOYFRIEND’S MOTORSPORT PODCAST Buckle up, babes, because season 4 of Girls Just Wanna F1 has arrived! With a fresh lineup change and an enduring penchant for motorsport with a hefty dose of sass, Natalie and Alyson bring you the best parts of Formula 1, IndyCar, and other exhilarating series: the people who make the sport come to life. Listen along as your favorite paddock personalities share their unique perspectives on working in the thrilling world of motorsport. ...
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The Surviving Sarah Podcast is hosted by Sarah Bragg, and each week she brings a different guest on the show to talk about what it looks like to survive--survive life, yourself, your kids, your job, your relationships. Each guest brings their unique story to the table in a real and casual way. The conversation is curated for you much like listening to your favorite playlist to inform, inspire, encourage and entertain women.
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Welcome to Morning Joy where I bring on guests to discuss education, mental health, and the music we use to cope with this crazy world. I am a graduate student, a writer, a creator and my other work can be found at Withoutaspace.com I hope you enjoy the show. Please send all questions, suggestions, and feedback to [email protected]
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This is the writing and marketing show with Wendy H. Jones, It does what it says on the tin. Everything you need to find your way around the business of being a writer.
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GET TO KNOW Authors John Gaspard and Michael Varma
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19:04John Gaspard John is an award-winning author of the Eli Marks and Como Lake Players mystery series. He's a screenwriter, filmmaker, and director of six low-budget features. His recent books include the tenth installment of the Eli Marks series, "Twisting the Aces" (with Michael Varma) and “Held Over,” a retrospective of the movie “Harold and Maude”…
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Episode 2416. The clown leader. Featuring a cover of Tears of Gold by Violet King. Blunt Talk Podcast is guaranteed TO LIFT. X Fitness is committed to lifting in body, mind, and soul. There is enough depressing news. We won't add to it. Good Inspirational News Only. Free, permanently archived downloads compliments of X Fitness. Blessings & all good…
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Join us as John Smout recounts his journey to Straniger Alm in the Austrian Alps, where alpine pastures and boggy slopes provide a backdrop for an extraordinary encounter with lizards at the edge of evolution: where egg layers and live-bearers meet. Please describe your field site. Our fieldwork takes place in Austria, around 1.5 km […]…
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Summer Reading Magic: Authors on Writing for Young Readers
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2:46:32What makes a summer read unforgettable for kids and teens? In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by authors Jamie Sumner, Kelsey Impicciche, and Julie Soto for a sunny conversation all about Summer Reading Magic. They explore what defines a great summer book across different age groups, how they tailor their writing to young reader…
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Leah Purcell's meteoric rise, from the Murgon meatworks to centre stage
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52:30Leah Purcell grew up in a small town caring for her mum Florence. Her options after graduation were nursing or working at the meatworks. But after a push from her meatworks boss, Leah defied her own expectations for herself (R) Leah is now an acclaimed actor, playwright, and stage and film director. She grew up in the Queensland country town of Mur…
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Surviving the Chaos - 5 Essentials for Conference Sanity
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17:42Writers’ conferences are amazing... and also A LOT. 😅Sensory overload, tight schedules, nonstop networking—it’s a full-on experience, especially if you're neurodivergent or prone to overwhelm. In this episode of Author Culture, I share my personal strategies for staying grounded, connected, and fully present at conferences—without melting down. Whe…
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Episode 2415. Right to 2 minutes of silence. Featuring a cover of Tears of Gold by Violet King. Blunt Talk Podcast is guaranteed TO LIFT. X Fitness is committed to lifting in body, mind, and soul. There is enough depressing news. We won't add to it. Good Inspirational News Only. Free, permanently archived downloads compliments of X Fitness. Blessin…
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Seeing China’s Belt and Road with Ed Schatz and Rachel Silvey
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54:07EPISODE SUMMARY: What becomes visible when you shift the lens away from Beijing to how China’s Belt and Road projects unfold on the ground? Seeing China’s Belt and Road, edited by Edward Schatz and Rachel Silvey, answers this question by reorienting conversations on China’s global infrastructure development to their “downstream” effects. Instead of…
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CSC Award-Winning Female Leaders Gariglio and Gonzales | CSC Voices, Beyond the Scoreboard
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26:36By College Sports Communicators
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The Jonah Complex: How to Stop Running From Your Own Light
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8:01On a windy pier in the ancient city of Joppa, a young man buys a one-way ticket to sail in the opposite direction of his destiny... The young man, Jonah, had been called upon by God to travel to the city of Nineveh to preach his word. But, in the heat of the moment, he runs from this calling, boarding a ship and sailing off in the opposite directio…
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13 Lessons Learned From Pregnancy #5 [Episode 370]
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22:34I’ve been through five pregnancies and honestly, none of them have been easy. But this one surprised me. Yes, there were hard days, but something was different. I wasn’t drowning in the way I had in the past. In fact, I’ve found myself feeling grateful, even in the middle of the hard. And I believe anyone, pregnant or not, can experience the same s…
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Bundjalung man, Jack Manning Bancroft's scholarship to a prestigious Sydney University college showed him a rarefied world that shocked him, and he used his childhood grit to channel his energy into a world-changing project. Jack's mother is Bundjalung artist, Bronwyn Bancroft. Growing up in inner-Sydney, he was intimidated by her artistic drive an…
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Family is at the heart of our lives, but navigating the legal aspects of family relationships can feel daunting. Family law, the branch of law that focuses on this area, is designed to create structure and provide support, but it's often seen as complex and overwhelming. Today, we're taking a clear and easy-to-understand look at the basics of famil…
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119 | Becoming a stranger to yourself with Nathan Dunne, author of 'When Nothing Feels Real'
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38:32In episode 119, debut author Nathan Dunne joins us to discuss his memoir, When Nothing Feels Real, which shares the story of his onset of severe depersonalisation and his quest to find a diagnosis. He shares the challenge of conveying his experience to those unfamiliar with the condition, his multi-year challenge to reach a proper diagnosis, and th…
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CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 71: Kathy Kleiner Rubin: Surviving Ted Bundy
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56:31Join DP Lyle and Katherine Ramsland for an enlightening and chilling interview with Kathy Kleiner Rubin who survived Ted Bundy’s attack at the Chi Omega Sorority house at Florida State University. Her book, A Light in the Dark: Surviving More Than Ted Bundy, talks about her unbreakable will to survive this and other challenges. Kathy Kleiner Rubin …
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Episode 2414. 2 Close. Featuring a cover of Tears of Gold by Violet King. Blunt Talk Podcast is guaranteed TO LIFT. X Fitness is committed to lifting in body, mind, and soul. There is enough depressing news. We won't add to it. Good Inspirational News Only. Free, permanently archived downloads compliments of X Fitness. Blessings & all good things. …
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Nan Z. Da, "The Chinese Tragedy of King Lear" (Princeton UP, 2025)
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39:17At the start of Shakespeare's famous tragedy, King Lear promises to divide his kingdom based on his daughters' professions of love, but portions it out before hearing all of their answers. For Nan Da, this opening scene sparks a reckoning between King Lear, one of the cruelest and most confounding stories in literature, and the tragedy of Maoist an…
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Kate is juggling a lot: work, kids, caregiving for an elder, a dance troupe, the PTA, community organizing. Oh, and she runs a ‘90s-themed DJ night, too. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin brings on Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals, to talk with Kate about how to stop doing everything all the time.…
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A family secret unearths connection to country
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45:30Yvonne Orley grew up on Aboriginal missions in NSW as the child of the matron and manager. But it turned out that Yvonne had much deeper connections to the country, and the people, that she knew at the time. Although her mother had tried to hide this part of the family story, it turned out that Yvonne herself was a Kamilaroi woman and this was her …
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Redeem the Time: Why Wasting It Isn’t an Option
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57:05Is it Crazy or Is it God - Biblical wisdom meets modern life Comment below to let us know what you think! Thanks for watching/listening to another episode of “Is it crazy or is it God?” (IICIIG). Be sure to like and follow/subscribe to our Podcast, Youtube channel and social media platforms. We welcome you to comment and share where you can. We lov…
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525: CO-EXECUTIVE PROD - CHRIS RAFFERTY
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1:57:27In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host, writer/producer Dwain Worrell sit down for a super fun conversation with Co-Executive Producer CHRIS RAFFERTY (THE FLASH, COBRA KAI & LUCIFER)! Chris has been a lifelong artist in many different fields. He grew up an illustrator with dreams of drawing comic books. Made short films while earning a film de…
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Episode 2413. P.T.S.D. Featuring a cover of Tears of Gold by Violet King. Blunt Talk Podcast is guaranteed TO LIFT. X Fitness is committed to lifting in body, mind, and soul. There is enough depressing news. We won't add to it. Good Inspirational News Only. Free, permanently archived downloads compliments of X Fitness. Blessings & all good things. …
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Ep 378: Start Smart in GovCon - Launching with Revenue on Day One
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34:59In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, host Michael LeJeune interviews Tom Prokop, a federal coach and GovCon entrepreneur, about how he launched his business with a contract already secured. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience, Tom shares the unconventional strategy of turning job interviews into subcontracting opport…
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EPISODE 77: Nurturing Memoir Writing with Wendy Dale: Insights, Structure, and Emotional Resonance
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43:31Send us a text In this episode of Wayward Writers, hosts Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer welcome Wendy Dale, an acclaimed author and memoir writing coach. Wendy discusses her journey into memoir writing, emphasizing the complexities and common pitfalls writers face. The conversation highlights crucial topics like the import…
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We've all been there... That familiar sensation of feeling behind. And it's no wonder it's so familiar. From the time you wake up in the morning until the time you go to sleep at night, you're being hit by a constant drip highlight reel from everyone around you. Their promotions. Their bonuses. Their new homes. Their fancy cars. Their beautiful liv…
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The Keeper is a Wrap! Lessons for writers on directing
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52:22Steve and Tananarive are BACK after disappearing into directing their first film! THE KEEPER wrapped last week, and they share their experiences as novelists turned screenwriters turned directors, stories from the set, and how YOU can direct your own film with only an iPhone and a skeleton crew. LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/Lif…
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Ande began writing stories when she discovered she could actually wield her overactive imagination for good. A lover of stories with teeth, she writes books involving mind games, dark humor, general murder and mayhem, and most importantly, finding the hope in the dark. When not reading or writing, she can usually be found dabbling in art, scheming …
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Ep 28: Bad Reviews and Brutal Trolls - Surviving Negative Reviews Like a Pro
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1:17:19Haters gonna hate, and trolls gonna troll—but what does that mean for authors? In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, Stacey and Troy dive into the dark, weird, and sometimes hilarious world of negative reviews, trolls, hate mail, and DM drama. From a grandma’s unexpected 3-star critique to a one-star reviewer who can’t spell "plagiarism," they sha…
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Ep 29: Stop Shouting "I Have a Gay Friend!" and Other Cringey Author Mistakes
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1:01:03Diversity in fiction doesn’t mean tossing in a rainbow cast like it’s a checklist. In this episode, Stacey and Troy tackle the awkward, over-the-top, and downright cringey ways authors attempt diversity—and how to actually write inclusive stories that don’t scream “I’m trying too hard.” We break down: When and why to include diverse characters How …
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Episode 2412. So close. Featuring a cover of Tears of Gold by Violet King. Blunt Talk Podcast is guaranteed TO LIFT. X Fitness is committed to lifting in body, mind, and soul. There is enough depressing news. We won't add to it. Good Inspirational News Only. Free, permanently archived downloads compliments of X Fitness. Blessings & all good things.…
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Wang Yi, Hannah Nation ed., "Faithful Disobedience: Writings on Church and State from a Chinese House Church Movement" (IVP Academic, 2022)
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1:14:43In this important body of theology, key writings from the Chinese house church movement have been compiled, translated, and made accessible to English speakers. The documents in Faithful Disobedience: Writings on Church and State from a Chinese House Church Movement (IVP Academic, 2022) give readers an inside look at how the unregistered churches o…
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The revenge of rap rock @ the Glastonbury gulag of guilt
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34:18Iron Maiden's new drummer conundrum leads us to more free speech issues this time to begin with. This week I discuss the case of Bob Vvylan at Glastonbury festival, getting the crowd to chant "Death to the IDF" (Israeli defence forces). Is this artistic license? certainly it was shown on the BBC, who the taxpayers pay for their license to do so, ye…
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There’s an old fable about Christopher Columbus that I like… In 1493, upon return from his first voyage to the Americas (which he mistakenly identified as the East Indies), a group of Spanish nobles gathered for a celebratory dinner with Christopher Columbus. The nobles diminished his accomplishment, saying, “Anyone could have sailed west and found…
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Encore: Love, jail, Jesus, and pubs — a tangled tale of four very different parents
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52:06Lech Blaine with the strange true story of his childhood, shaped by love, religious zealotry, and four wildly different parents. CW: descriptions of foster care and child removal. Lech grew up in a big family in country Queensland, where his dad Tom ran pubs for a living. He had six older siblings, who had come to the family as foster kids before h…
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044 - Writers Retreat and Conference Report
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39:11In this episode, Cara and James reflect on their recent experiences at the first IWC Writers' Retreat and the SPS Live conference. They discuss the networking opportunities, feedback from workshop sessions, and the sense of community among indie writers. Useful links: Join our Patreon for exclusive access including Live Q&As with James & Cara and y…
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From the Creator to the Created: Why You’re Wired to Make
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57:35Is it Crazy or Is it God - Biblical wisdom meets modern life Whether you’re a painter, a planner, or a parent with a knack for organizing, God gave you that creative edge on purpose. If you’ve ever doubted whether your creativity ‘counts’ in the Kingdom, this one’s for you. Comment below to let us know what you think! Thanks for watching/listening …
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Episode 2411. Survival instinct. Featuring a cover of Tears of Gold by Violet King. Blunt Talk Podcast is guaranteed TO LIFT. X Fitness is committed to lifting in body, mind, and soul. There is enough depressing news. We won't add to it. Good Inspirational News Only. Free, permanently archived downloads compliments of X Fitness. Blessings & all goo…
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Zev Handel, "Chinese Characters Across Asia: How the Chinese Script Came to Write Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese" (U Washington Press, 2025)
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46:54For centuries, scribes across East Asia used Chinese characters to write things down–even in languages based on very different foundations than Chinese. In southern China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam, people used Chinese to read and write–and never thought it was odd. It was, after all, how things were done. Even today, Cantonese speakers use Chinese …
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Who’s Behind Your Next Favorite Read? Meet Our Guest Hosts!
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59:55In this episode of Book Lounge, we're handing the mic to the readers behind the recs! Meet our guest hosts who'll be joining us all season long to share their themed picks! To get to know everyone, they'll be answering our version of the New BookTuber Tag - diving into their reading tastes, love of libraries and vibe essentials - so you can get to …
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When a sea change collides with messy midlife
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52:34For journalist Kate Halfpenny, moving to a beachside town during Melbourne's lockdowns seemed like the perfect way to unwind and escape her huge mortgage. Then she had to contend with the triple whammy of perimenopause, her husband's alcoholism and distance from family and friends. For the first time in her life, Kate had an empty house, no job com…
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