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Book Banter with Rayna is your go-to podcast for relaxed, engaging conversations with authors, illustrators, creators, and other bookish personalities. Hosted by indie bookseller and event specialist Rayna Nielsen, each episode dives into the stories behind the stories, exploring the creative journeys, inspirations, and passions of the literary world. Whether you’re a voracious reader, an aspiring writer, or simply a lover of great conversations, Book Banter promises a cozy, insightful, and ...
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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with Aaron Reynolds, the creator of Effin’ Birds, the wildly funny and delightfully irreverent comic that blends vintage illustrations with modern-day snark. We dive into the origins of his foul-mouthed feathered phenomenon, how he turns frustration into hilarity, and why swearing birds have struck…
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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Bethany Mangle about her witty and heartfelt YA novels. We explore how she balances humor with emotional depth, the relatable teen experiences that inspire her stories, and the way she writes strong, complicated characters finding their way. Plus, she shares what draws her to writing ab…
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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Rien Fertel about his rich and reflective writing on Southern history and culture. We dive into the personal threads that run through his work, how he brings forgotten stories and voices to the forefront, and what it means to write about place with both reverence and critique. - Rien Fe…
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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Julia Ridley Smith about her sharp, funny, and insightful new book, Sex Romp Gone Wrong. We dig into the stories behind the title, the humor and heart that shape her characters, plus we talk about some of the books we're reading now. - Julia Ridley Smith is the author of Sex Romp Gone W…
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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Jared M. Bentley about his sharp and heartfelt sci-fi debut, Robots, Please. We explore the story’s blend of humor, humanity, and artificial intelligence, as well as the themes of loneliness, connection, and what it means to be truly alive in a world built by machines. - Jared M. Bentle…
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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author TQ Sims about their bold and tender sci-fi romance, Lovers in Arms. We dive into the themes of queer love, resistance, and chosen family that pulse through the story, and how TQ crafts emotionally rich worlds that feel both epic and intimate. - TQ Sims crafts engaging stories that cente…
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Kicking off the Wonder series, Ryan Haskell shares his approach to teaching Elm, his gap year adventures, and his current work at Brilliant. He gives insights into creating accessible learning materials, building games, and finding inspiration outside the Elm ecosystem. Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: [email protected]. Music …
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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Anita Felicelli about her imaginative and genre-blending work. We explore the intersections of identity, science fiction, and philosophy in her writing, and how she uses speculative storytelling to ask big questions about reality, memory, and belonging. - Anita edits Alta Journal‘s Cali…
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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Mike Miley about his new book, David Lynch's American Dreamscape: Music, Literature, Cinema. We explore the intersection of literature, film, and memory in his writing, as well as how storytelling shapes our understanding of the world. - Mike Miley teaches literature at Metairie Park Co…
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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Julie Leong about her lyrical storytelling, how the right person giving you encouragement can push you to write your book and cats, all the cats. We explore the themes of fate, resilience, and human connection that weave through The Teller of Small Fortunes. Plus, she gives us a glimpse…
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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Darby Baham about her charming and heartfelt romance novels. We explore the themes of love, personal growth, and Black joy that shine through her stories, as well as how she crafts relatable characters and swoon-worthy moments. Plus, she shares insights into her writing process and what…
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After one season in Pittsburgh, Justin Fields reunites with his college teammate Garrett Wilson. These two were amazing back in Ohio State with the chemistry these two have can not only have a positive impact on each other but the rest of the team can benefit from this. Instagram: The Chosen League (@the_chosen_league) • Instagram photos and videos…
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With the Steelers acquiring DK Metcalf it makes sense why the Steelers will be a potential threat in the AFC North, but there is one thing that hasn't been answered yet who will be the QB for the Steelers? Instagram: The Chosen League (@the_chosen_league) • Instagram photos and videos TikTok: The Chosen LeaguePodcast (@thechosenleaguepodcast) | Tik…
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After having a disappointing season with the Jets Adams returns to the west coast on a super bowl winning team with a great coach Sean Mcvay and a great QB Matthew Stafford. With the Rams having this dynamic offense it will potentially create issues for other teams defensively. Instagram: The Chosen League (@the_chosen_league) • Instagram photos an…
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San Antonio Spurs lose their Star player Victor Wembanyama suffers a Thrombosis Injury in his shoulder that has him sideline for the rest of the season. After the Injury the Spurs made adjustments to their roster that should give them a boost for the rest of the season. Instagram:The Chosen League (@the_chosen_league) • Instagram photos and videos …
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Warriors star Draymond Green gave his perspective on where the Warriors could be since All-Star weekend is over with a couple of months left until the Playoffs Warriors have plenty of work to do before the season is over. Instagram:The Chosen League (@the_chosen_league) • Instagram photos and videos TikTok:The Chosen LeaguePodcast (@thechosenleague…
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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Steven Rowley about his heartfelt and humorous storytelling. We dive into his bestselling novels, the themes of love and found family that resonate with readers, and how he crafts such deeply emotional yet uplifting stories. Plus, he shares insights into his writing process and what’s n…
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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna we talk with author Justine Pucella Winans about her newest book, Wishbone. How representation and family dynamics play an important role in her work and of course All The Cats! - Justine Pucella Winans (they/she) is a queer and nonbinary writer who lives in Los Angeles with their husband and incredible Hal…
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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna we talk with author Rebecca Thorne about her Tomes & Tea cozy fantasy series. How she harnesses the power of her ADHD to write all the books. We also discuss (with diagrams) her 5-Sentence Method to keep you writing too. - Rebecca Thorne is a USA Today, Indie, and Sunday Times Bestselling author, specializi…
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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna we talk with Alexandra Vasti about her bestselling regency romance series. We learn when Alex read her first romance novel and what projects she has coming up. Alexandra Vasti is a British literature professor by day and USA Today bestselling romance writer by night. After finishing her PhD at Columbia Univ…
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Sacramento Kings fired their Head coach Mike Brown during his third season. At the time the Kings were on a 5-game losing streak, and they were working their way back to being a dominate team the first two seasons with Mike Brown. Mike Brown turned this franchise making the Kings Playoff Contenders and won Coach of the year in the 2022-23 season. S…
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In the final episode of the Inspired series, Dillon Kearns and Jeroen Engels wax philosophically with Jared about what it means to be inspired by Elm within the context of tools. We chat about feedback, guarantees, and contracts as lenses for building tools. Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: [email protected]. Music by Jesse Moo…
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Christian Rocha shares his experience building the TUI framework Bubble Tea based on The Elm Architecture. We talk about Impostor Syndrome, mentors, and how he incorporates his background in design at Charm. Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: [email protected]. Music by Jesse Moore. Edited by Toni Cañete. Recording date: 2024.10.…
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Elm pioneer Richard Feldman returns to explain why he made Roc, a direct descendant of Elm. He notes a distinct trade-off of choosing not to have persistent data structures. Later, he shares how his experience teaching Elm informed Roc's design. We even learn about the power of platforms. Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: elmtown@logistic…
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Hayleigh talks about how Elm has inspired her work, from tools built in Elm such as elm-web-audio and the Ren language compiler, to contributing to the Gleam language and making the Lustre web framework. Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: [email protected]. Music by Jesse Moore. Recording date: 2024.04.10 Guest Hayleigh Show note…
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In today's episode, we talk about the statement that was made by Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards on Michael Jordan being the only skilled player in the 90's. Laker Legend Magic Johnson response says something different. This hot take by Edwards sparks curiosity in the NBA world. Social Media Instagram: The Chosen League (@the_chosen_league) • In…
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In Today's Episode, the feud between Tua Tagovailoa and former Dolphins HC Brian Flores shocks fans and leaves lots of mysteries to the relationship between the player and coach. Social Media Instagram: The Chosen League (@the_chosen_league) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok: The Chosen LeaguePodcast (@thechosenleaguepodcast) | TikTok Twitter: (2…
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Katja Mordaunt & Wolfgang Schuster return to share their experiences at Elm Camp 2024. Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: [email protected]. Music by Jesse Moore. Recording date: 2024.06.26 Guests Katja Mordaunt Wolfgang Schuster Show notes [00:00:34] Setting the scene Elm Camp Elm Camp 2024: Reflections by Wolfgang Schuster [00:…
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From translating imperative physics into Elm and building 3D interactive tools at work to adding Elm support to Zed and animating the Elm Town logo, Andrey Kuzmin never fails to break your brain. Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: [email protected]. Music by Jesse Moore. Recording date: 2024.05.16 Guest Andrey Kuzmin Show notes […
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Andrew Lenards illuminates the liminal spaces of his mind, from lo-fi, DIY, punk rock, meditation, & coaching to Joël's Triangle & The Mental Side of Programming. Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: [email protected]. Music by Jesse Moore. Recording date: 2024.03.05. Guest Andrew Lenards Show notes [00:00:25] Sponsored by Logistic…
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Taylor Troesh recounts his trip across the stack, from the front to the back and back again. Along the way, he divulges his custom operator confession. He currently works at Replenysh using Elm for sustainability. Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: [email protected]. Music by Jesse Moore. Recording date: 2024.02.08 Guest Taylor T…
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Mario Rogic comes back to interview Jared about his road to Elm, from the Tandy to JavaScript fatigue, and the inevitable, relieving discovery of Elm. The love for Elm never stops. Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: [email protected]. Music by Jesse Moore. Recording date: 2024.02.05 Guest Jared M. Smith Show notes [00:00:28] Spon…
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Today, on The Chosen League your host Devon covers last night's game between Denver and Minnesota. Anthony Edwards with a career high 43 Pts in the playoffs, Rudy Gobert displaying his defensive presence making it difficult for Jokic to score in the paint. Murray struggled shooting 6 of 14 from the field and knock down a 3 pt shot in the 4th quarte…
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Today, on The Chosen League your host Devon covers last night's game between the Lakers and Nuggets. With both teams dealing with injuries especially Jamal Murray he managed to fight through adversity to hit the last second shot to win the game with 3.6 secs remaining in the 4th QTR. With this season coming to an end for the Lakers , What's next fo…
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Today, on The Chosen League your host Devon Covers last night's game between Minnesota and Phoenix. With Phoenix losing all four games, there are somethings that need to change in order for Phoenix to be a better team for next season. With a young Timberwolves team with a player of Anthony Edwards caliber gives them an advantage. Social Media Insta…
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Today, on The Chosen League your Host Devon Covers last night game between the Lakers and Nuggets. With a Healthy Anthony Davis who played great defense against Jokic made it difficult for the Nuggets. With this win for the Lakers in game 4 do they have a chance to beat the nuggets to advance to the next round? Instagram: The Chosen League (@the_ch…
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Nduati Kuria shares his journey from studying AI to why Matthew Griffith's elm-ui makes the web approachable. He explains how an innocuous issue on Tereza Sokol's elm-charts led to a new job. Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: [email protected]. Music by Jesse Moore. Recording date: 2023.11.10 Guest Nduati Kuria Show notes [00:00…
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Falcons finally get the QB they needed in Kirk Cousins signing him to a 4-yr $180M deal and $100 million guaranteed. With Kirk Cousins on this roster, he is now in a position where he has a great offensive player around him, but will he be able to use it to his advantage?Social MediaInstagram: The Chosen League (@the_chosen_league) • Instagram phot…
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Today, on The Chosen League your host Devon talks about Derrick Henry signing with the Baltimore Ravens. After losing their starting running back Gus Edwards Ravens made a decision to acquire Henry Running Back with Speed and Power that would make one of the NFL's Scariest duo. Social Media Instagram: The Chosen League (@the_chosen_league) • Instag…
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After spending 6 years of his career with the New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley moves on to play with QB Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. Last season Saquon rushed for a total of 962 Yds and had a total of 6 TD. With an NFC team like the Eagles who are on quest to get back into the super bowl, how will Saquon perform during the playoffs? So…
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Today, on The Chosen League your host Devon talks about The Steelers signing QB Russell Wilson to a 1-year $1.2M deal, Russell gets the opportunity to be on a team that hasn't won a playoff game, Eventually, Russ and Kenny Pickett will have to battle for the starting spot. Social Media Instagram: The Chosen League (@the_chosen_league) • Instagram p…
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Today, on The Chosen League your Host Devon talks about trade rumors surrounding QB Russell Wilson. Due to the early exit with the Denver Broncos Russ is looking to play with a team that has a history of winning. Social Media Instagram: The Chosen League (@the_chosen_league) • Instagram photos and videos TikTok: The Chosen LeaguePodcast (@thechosen…
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Today, on The Chosen League your host Devon covers an historical moment as Lebron James becomes the first player to score 40,000 points. With a great achievement there are also some concerns about the Lakers performance after their 3rd loss to Denver. Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chosen_league/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/…
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Today, On The Chosen League your host Devon Covers the Auburn/ Tennessee game. Dalton Knecht really showed out during the home game being the driving force that helped his team win the game. Social Media Instagram: The Chosen League (@the_chosen_league) • Instagram photos and videos TikTok: The Chosen LeaguePodcast (@thechosenleaguepodcast) | TikTo…
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Today, on The Chosen League your host Devon covers the trade rumors about Justin Fields to the Steelers. Fields will be entering his 4th season but hasn't had much success in Chicago, could a change of scenery be what Justin Fields need? Social Media Instagram: The Chosen League (@the_chosen_league) • Instagram photos and videos TikTok: The ChosenL…
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Today, on The Chosen League your Host Devon talks about the Raiders pursuing QB Jayden Daniels. Due to Jimmy G violating NFL policy Raiders look for a replacement to draft a young talent that can make a positive impact on the Raider's franchise. Social Media Instagram: The Chosen League (@the_chosen_league) • Instagram photos and videos TikTok: The…
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Today, on The Chosen League, your Host Devon Talks about Bronny James making it to the NBA and The Lakers taking the chance on drafting Bronny giving Lebron the opportunity to play with his son. Even though Bronny is still developing and improving his game playing alongside his father and other great players will help Bronny become a better basketb…
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