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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

Bianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra

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This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor') interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. She's joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, who read and critique query letters as well as opening page ...
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And a Rewatch Podcast

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"TV is comfort. It's a friend you've known so well and for so long, you just let it be with you..." So listen in each week as cohosts and special guests rewatch their favorite TV shows and discuss characters, ships, and pivotal moments. From reality competitions to sitcoms and everything in between, we love talking about TV almost as much as we love rewatching it!
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BOOK WRITING TIPS: Quick Tips for New and Seasoned Authors is a weekly podcast with tips for authors of all levels, whether you're just thinking about starting to write a book but have no idea what to do, or if you've been writing for a long time and just want some new or different ideas of how to go about it, this podcast will hopefully give some inspiration to authors of all stages.
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Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
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The Worldbuilder's Tavern

The Worldbuilder's Tavern

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At The Worldbuilder's Tavern podcast, we like to kick back with a drink and chat about the storytelling in science fiction and fantasy books, movies, and TV shows. Your hosts are three nerds—writer Emma Maione, editor Allison Alexander, and academic Christiana Jones—who love breaking down tropes, examining plot, and questioning the status quo. If you write novels or just enjoy discussions about worldbuilding, you're in the right place.
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CISO Perspectives explores the evolving landscape of cybersecurity leadership, talent, and risk—because success in cybersecurity is about people, not just technology. Hosted by Kim Jones, veteran CISO and educator, this podcast challenges conventional thinking on leadership, talent pipelines, and the disconnects holding the profession back. Join Kim for candid discussions with industry leaders, and insights that help you build a stronger, more resilient cyber ecosystem.
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Write Now with Scrivener

Literature & Latte

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Join journalist Kirk McElhearn, author of Take Control of Scrivener, as he interviews writers of all kinds about their processes, routines, and how they use Scrivener, the app dedicated to long-form writing. Writers share their experiences, their different approaches to getting words down on the page, and how they use Scrivener. Whether you’re a Scrivener user or just interested in writing, this podcast has something for you.
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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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Our Opinions Are Correct

Our Opinions Are Correct

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Explore the meaning of science fiction, and how it's relevant to real-life science and society. Your hosts are Annalee Newitz, a science journalist who writes science fiction, and Charlie Jane Anders, a science fiction writer who is obsessed with science. Every two weeks, we take deep dives into science fiction books, movies, television, and comics that will expand your mind -- and maybe change your life
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Getting Students to Write! Helping Elementary and Middle School teachers transform writing time

Melissa C Morrison, Elementary, Middle School Writing Consultant, Literacy Coach

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Are you a K-8 Elementary or Middle School ELA teacher wondering how to get your students to write? This podcast is for teachers looking for a way to revamp and transform their writing time! You don't need daily lesson plans or prompts-you just need to understand what writers need! In this inspiring podcast, you will hear about the struggles, pitfalls, practices, and joy of teaching writing in a student-centered (workshop) model. Melissa guides you through the journey away from a more traditi ...
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KAREN: THE RETRIAL

Law&Crime | Wondery

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In Season 1 of KAREN, we unpacked the explosive case of Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, with her SUV. After the first trial ended in a hung jury, the high-stakes case of Karen Read returns to court—and the pressure has never been greater. In KAREN: THE RETRIAL, we return to the courtroom—where the stakes are higher, the drama is deeper, and the fight for truth is far from over. KAREN: THE RETRIAL isn’t just about the verdict—it’s about power, ...
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Gourmet Pens Club

Gourmet Pens Club

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Hello! Welcome to the Gourmet Pens Club podcast! This is a collective of creators and callings that bring us together. We'll be chatting about fountain pens and other tools, inks, papers, pen shows, pen friends, and more. Please join us with your favorite pen and notebook, doodle along as we chat; let's hang out!
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On the Pencils&Lipstick podcast Kat talks to authors, editors and other professionals in the writing and publishing field to learn more about the craft of writing. If you're a writer or just love listening to author interviews about writing, Pencils&Lipstick is about to be your newest favorite podcast.
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Page 7

The Last Podcast Network

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Page 7 is the Last Podcast Network's pop culture sleepover. Every week, Jackie Zebrowski and MJ Knefel talk TV, movies, music, and just enough celebrity gossip for you to understand what your coworkers are talking about. Brought to you by The Last Podcast Network Write to us! [email protected] Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Page 7 ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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Bookmarks

Wisconsin Public Radio

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Great writers are great readers. And they have amazing stories to tell. Not just about the books they write, but about the books they read. Anne Strainchamps and the producers behind “To the Best of Our Knowledge” have been asking authors for years to tell a story about that one book that left a mark. A book they can’t forget. A book that changed everything. Now they’re sharing these stories with you, delivered in a weekly micro-podcast. New bite-sized episodes every Friday. Learn more at tt ...
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Audio readings of original writing from the creative newsletter, The Stream, written by Janeen McCrae and designed to inspire you to get out and make the thing. Subjects range from writing and art to just some generally odd stuff about what it is to be creative. Sometimes essays, sometimes humor, sometimes creative exercises.
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Writing Stories

Brianna Avenia-Tapper

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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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The Literary Life Podcast

Angelina Stanford Thomas Banks

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Not just book chat! The Literary Life Podcast is an ongoing conversation about the skill and art of reading well and the lost intellectual tradition needed to fully enter into the great works of literature. Experienced teachers Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks (of www.HouseOfHumaneLetters.com) join lifelong reader Cindy Rollins (of www.MorningtimeForMoms.com) for slow reads of classic literature, conversations with book lovers, and an ever-unfolding discussion of how Stories Will Save the ...
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The Yarn

Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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The Yarn takes listeners behind the scenes of children's literature. Each episode features an author or illustrator talking about how they create books for young readers.
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This podcasts for beginners and intermediate learners provides small episodes in german, with slow pace and a relaxed vibe! It can be a great daily tool to support your german learning (e.g. in addition to a course) or just to get you accustomed to the sound of the language. A long the way you'll learn interesting things about everyday topics, but also german culture, sports, politics and history. Usually there will be new episodes every monday. There are links to free transcipts in the decr ...
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Just In Time Worlds

Marie M. Mullany from Just In Time Worlds

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Welcome to Just in Time Worlds! I build fantasy worlds by drawing on real world history and knowledge. I share that random historical and sometimes science knowledge with you and I also suggest how you can use that knowledge in a fantasy context. This podcast is hosts audio only versions of my YouTube video channel. New episodes on Tuesday, re-upload of the old catalogue on Saturdays, until the episodes are caught up.
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All About Agatha Christie

All About Agatha (Christie)

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All About Agatha is a podcast all about, well, Agatha. Agatha Christie, of course: the Queen of Crime, a real-life Dame of the British Empire, and author of sixty-six mystery novels that spanned the Twentieth Century, defining a genre. For five years, Catherine Brobeck and Kemper Donovan revisited these novels in publication order, ranking them according to pre-set criteria (plot, character, etc.). Tragically, Catherine Brobeck passed away at the end of 2021. Since then, Kemper has completed ...
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Always Record

Always Record Podcast

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We do a thing about people. This pod is about sitting down with good human folk, getting weird, and making of sense of all the madness. We sit down with a guest (or sometimes just ourselves) and write music about their/our lives in an attempt to create some beauty. For songs from the pod, go here: https://alwaysrecord.bandcamp.com/releases
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Study abroad

RTVSLO - Radio SI

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We take a peek into the lives of foreign students living in Slovenia. Did they come to party, study or just shake up their everyday lives? What makes these young people tick and what do they think about the country they've come to? Listen to the challenges they face and what they miss from home. Has this experience changed them? Are they considering staying here? Every Monday at 11:25 only on Radio Si. Do you want to share your experience? Just write to [email protected] and maybe you are our ne ...
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Round the Fire with Momo is a cozy space where I sit down with friends and inspiring voices to share stories, ideas, and real-life experiences. There’s no set agenda—just honest conversations about the things that shape us. That said, many episodes naturally drift toward topics I’m passionate about, like Bitcoin, keto, and the carnivore lifestyle. So if you're into deep chats, hard money, or healing through food, pull up a seat by the fire.
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In each episode, Patrick Hamilton and Gena Radcliffe unpack all the gory details of horror cinema's least discussed topic: the characters. From Friday the 13th to the Evil Dead franchise and beyond, our mission is to detail each hack, slash, and decapitation in the hopes that a victim's untimely end is just the beginning of the jokes we can make about them.
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web3 with a16z crypto

a16z crypto, Sonal Chokshi, Chris Dixon

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"web3 with a16z" is a show about the next generation of the internet, and about how builders and users -- whether artists, coders, creators, developers, companies, organizations, or communities -- now have the ability to not just "read" (web1) + "write" (web2) but "own" (web3) pieces of the internet, unlocking a new wave of creativity and entrepreneurship. Brought to you by a16z crypto, this show is the definitive resource for understanding and going deeper on all things crypto and web3. Fro ...
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A pod for those who love the latest in fiction, non fiction and poetry. Field is a platform for new and exciting work from across the UK and beyond. If you like what you hear find out more about Field at www.fieldzine.com. You can subscribe and support Field's work via patreon at www.patreon.com/fieldzine for just £3 per month.
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Beyond The Script is fun, informative, and tailor-made for TV and Feature writers. We believe it's not necessarily the technical elements of your screenwriting that need to shift to land that six-figure deal - it's mostly about mindset and strategy. We're Steve Harper and Nick Jobe, writers, coaches, and consultants. We've seen clients succeed using the ideas we lay out in this show. That's why we're passing the wisdom on to you. Be warned, we have wildly different perspectives on just about ...
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Not Just About Copy is a podcast to help you write and communicate better in your small business or marketing role. To do this, you need to know why good copy works – and to write with purpose. You need to understand your tone of voice and your audience – deeply. And finally, you need confidence and sustainable writing habits so you actually take action. This podcast can help by giving you fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to write better copy, with more flow, confidence and fun.
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The Solo Grind

Teresa Schlup, The Original Caffeine Creative

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Welcome to the solo grind. Your weekly coffee break with a fellow solo entrepreneur who's right there in it with you. I am Teresa Schlup the original caffeine creative and this is where real business meets real life. No hype just honest conversations about building a business on your own terms. We talk mindset, strategy, burnout, breakthroughs, and everything in between because going solo doesn't mean doing it alone. Grab a cup of coffee, find your favorite spot, and let's talk about what it ...
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All Write

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All Write is a podcast for all the writers out there who wants to learn different types of writing. If you love writing and want to hone your writing skills as well as learn about the other types of writing, then this podcast is just for you! Learn the art of writing and what it means to be a writer. Let's go on a beautiful journey together where we'll learn a great deal about writing and make your dreams come true. To send me voice mails and share your experiences, please email me at voicemailm
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Novel Dialogue

Aarthi Vadde and John Plotz

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Novel Dialogue: where unlikely conversation partners come together to discuss the making of novels and what to make of them. What makes us special? Critics and novelists in conversation. Breaking down the boundaries between critical, creative, and just plain quirky, Novel Dialogue’s approach is wide-ranging and unconventional. Ever wondered what Jennifer Egan thinks of TikTok, how Ruth Ozeki honed her craft working on the movie Mutant Hunt, or if Colm Tóibín will ever write a novel about an ...
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Write Medicine

Alexandra Howson PhD | CME Writer, Educator, Researcher

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If TED Talks and a mastermind group had a podcast baby for CME professionals, it would be Write Medicine. Think of Write Medicine as the NPR of continuing medical education—smart, engaging, and always packed with insights you can use right away. Every week, your host, Alexandra Howson PhD, cracks open the secrets of powerful CME content, decoding adult learning, designing impactful outcomes, and navigating the fast-changing world of medical education. Sometimes, she goes solo. Other times, s ...
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Take control of your writing education and develop the creative writing skills you need to craft captivating stories with Just Wondering Writers. Join Liz Rufiange as she breaks down the stages of the writing process and answers all of your “I was just wondering…” questions about writing.
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Love At First Write

lucymitchellauthor

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Welcome to Love at First Write, the podcast where the world of romance meets the written word! Hosted by Lucy Mitchell, Lucy Keeling and Bettina Hunt. Join us as we chat with best-selling authors, explore the themes and tropes that make readers swoon, and even hear behind-the-scenes tales from the world of publishing. From meet-cutes to slow burns, enemies to lovers, and everything in between. Whether you're an aspiring writer, a romance reader, or just curious about how great love stories c ...
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Fictionable

Fictionable

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Interviews, book chat and everything about the short stories and graphic fiction from all around the world appearing in Fictionable. "Storytellers, readers and creatives alike will love" – The Independent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Toxic Cooking Show

Christopher D Patchet, LCSW Lindsay McClane

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Misogyny, $800 first dates, simps, and high-value women: Social media has been busy cooking up and feeding us an addictive but toxic slurry of trends over the past few years. Here at The Toxic Cooking Show we're two friends dedicated to breaking down these trends, terms, and taunts into their simplest ingredients to understand where they came from and how they affect our lives. Join us each week as we ponder and discuss charged topics like personal responsibility and "not all men" before pla ...
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Action Packed Travel

Felice & Peter Hardy

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Welcome to Action Packed Travel! Our podcast features amazing travel stories...without having to go anywhere. The episodes are interviews with people who've been inspired by their adventures. They're also full of information and useful links, all of which you can find on our Show Notes. Our podcast can be used for future travel ideas and plans for the days when we can explore the world again! About us: we're Felice & Peter Hardy and we’ve spent half a lifetime travelling to just about every ...
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Your one-stop shop for all Changelog podcasts. Weekly shows about software development, developer culture, open source, building startups, artificial intelligence, shipping code to production, and the people involved. Yes, we focus on the people. Everything else is an implementation detail.
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THE BOOK I HAD TO WRITE features interview with critically-acclaimed writers about the stories they just HAD to get out in the world. Listen to stories about the stuff that gets in the way of showing up; or about craft challenges; or just how to navigate the changing landscape of publishing. "A killer interview podcast" -- Sarah Fay from Writers at Work. bookiwanttowrite.substack.com
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Join Spiritual Medium Erika Gabriel (goop, Forbes, The New York Times, The Jenny McCarthy Show, and more) in exploring the most fascinating answers to all of our questions about life, death, and everything in between. Erika has been connecting with Spirit and delivering messages from the other side since childhood and professionally for 13 years and has a lot to say about it! Special guests will include Mediums, Motivators, Manifestors, and more. All things Spirit and beyond! Write comments ...
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Author and Stronger Girl Coffee founder Stacy Smith Rogers discovered the power of community in a unique story of entrepreneurship, grief and encouraging others to embrace their stories with strength, faith and boldness. Her former business, The Paddock Coffee + Eats + Gatherings, earned the 2021 Tourism Business of the Year award, just two years a…
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In part one of this month’s bonus episode, Bianca Marais chats with New York Times bestselling author Lucy Foley about her shift from historical fiction to gripping thrillers. They dive into the essential role of setting, atmosphere, and character development in her novels, and Lucy shares how she builds suspense and keeps readers guessing with tec…
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What does it really take to go viral? In this episode, we’re joined by Brendan Kane, bestselling author of One Million Followers, The Hook Point, and now The Guide to Going Viral. Brendan is the behind-the-scenes strategist for some of the world’s biggest brands and celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Rihanna, IKEA, Vice, and Sketchers. He once ga…
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Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! 👉 Our new course, Advanced UX Content for Product, is available for preorder. Order and get 25% off, plus 30% off another course or workshop. 👉 Get 25% off all courses and workshops at UX Content Collective Navigate AI with clarity, not panic There’s a lot of noise about AI right now. It’s going to r…
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Lidija Hilje is a Croatian writer and book coach. After earning a law degree, she spent a decade practicing in Croatian courts before transitioning to writing and coaching—this time in English, her second language. Her work has appeared in The New York Times and other publications. She lives in Zadar, Croatia, with her husband and two daughters. He…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Sinister Chapters podcast, host Ellie and Jordan engage with author Jan Foster, exploring her journey into writing, particularly in the realm of historical fantasy. Jan shares her inspirations, including her experiences with children and her dyslexia, which shaped her writing style. The conversation delves into…
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Steen Just is a Danish gentleman who is passionate about Agatha Christie--so much so that he has spent his retirement contributing hugely to the Danish-language Wikipedia articles on Agatha Christie. I had a great time talking with him about his unique perspective on our favorite author. The following Christie titles are spoiled to some degree in t…
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This week on Second Helpings MJ and Jackie goss' 'bout the wonderful world of Gaggleville welcoming a baby goose, Jackie gives her blessing uponst the Impossible Hot Dog, and MJ talks about the NYC Mayoral election results, including a certain loosing candidate chuppin' a dawg! MJ begins warmin' up to (cold) mayo, Jackie reveals her "Jackie Dog" on…
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Our old friend Chris McCord, creator of Elixir’s Phoenix framework, tells us all about his new remote AI runtime for building Phoenix apps. Along the way, we vibe code one of my silly app ideas, calculate all the money we’re going to spend on these tools, and get existential about what it all means. Join the discussion Changelog++ members save 4 mi…
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Chris Anderson joins the show. You may recognize Chris from the early days of CouchDB and Couchbase. Back when the world was just waking up to NoSQL, Chris was at the center of it all, shaping how developers think about data distribution and offline-first architecture. These days, Chris is working on Vibes.diy and Fireproof — tools that make one-sh…
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Momo sits down with Ioni Appelberg at Bitcoin FilmFest 25 to explore the surprising connection between Bitcoin and psychedelics.---⚠️ This episode contains discussions about psychedelics and is intended for mature audiences only. Nothing shared is medical advice or a recommendation. ⚠️---00:00 – Introduction01:12 – How Bitcoin Connects People03:05 …
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It’s five minutes to midnight, Antonio Bay - time for one last story!! That’s right, crank up the worst, loudest jazz record that’s ever been etched onto a 12-inch, we’re talking about a quintessential “this town is going to hell” tale, John Carpenter’s THE FOG!! Along the way, we delve into the origin story of Carpenter and Hill’s follow-up to Hal…
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Send us a text Short story special: Two collections from two great independent presses. First up is Make A Home of Me by Vanessa Santos. Dead Ink Books bring us an exciting new voice in the horror landscape. Eight unsettling stories full of haunted children, impossible reappearances and unnatural forces desperate to be known. Definitely one for fan…
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This week Jackie and MJ are joined by LPOTL and Brighter Side's own Shark Factoid Finder Ed Larson, to launch Page 7's own (rouge) Shark Week! Plus the horrors of carpeted bathrooms, NYC finally getting garbage cans, Jackie and Ed went to see "28 Years Later", and Ed is called out for his theatah behavior! MJ finally watched "Jaws" for the 50th ann…
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We’ve got some good news and some bad news. The good news is that we’re talking to Cirocco Dunlap, the showrunner of The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy, easily one of our favorite shows right now. Season 2 just came out, and we talk to Dunlap about cute body horror, dealing with mental illness, and interspecies romance. Then contributing host M…
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In this exciting episode of Books with Hooks, Bianca, CeCe, and Carly sit down with Casey, winner of the Masana Literary Project Fundraiser, to chat about her debut novel, ‘The Break of Light.’ The hosts dive deep into Casey’s query letter, unpacking the story’s emotional layers, compelling plot, and rich character dynamics. CeCe and Carly offer sh…
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How do you design CME that reaches the communities most affected by HIV—and not just the clinicians who already have access? If you're a CME professional grappling with how to address layered issues like stigma, housing insecurity, or racial disparities, you’re not alone. This episode dives into what it takes to create truly inclusive education—esp…
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In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the children's fantasy (with vikings) movie How to Train Your Dragon. Proprietor's Pick: Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie b…
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For many years, your social media platform was stressed as the most important thing an author had to do (besides writing a good book, of course). But times change. Social media apps rise and dive in popularity. People take breaks from social media, often for their own mental well-being. But. Email is still around. People who sign up for newsletters…
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Today marks the final episode of Before the Bestseller, our 18-part series where we’ve broken down the entire audiobook into focused, actionable chapters for nonfiction authors. If you've made it this far, you're not just dreaming about sharing your book with the world—you’re committed to doing it right. This final chapter is all about turning ever…
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Send us a text Let's discuss how to write political intrigue in fantasy books by looking at examples like the A Song of Ice and Fire and Shadows of the Apt. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH…
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Have we simply forgotten how to sit in the nothing of the moment? To sit in the silence without reaching for a phone? Sit. Take note of what's around you. Don't let frivolous things take you out of it. This is an audio reading of the post "The calm before the storm within" originally published on January 30, 2023. Additional creative inspirations c…
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This week on The Literary Life, Angelina and Thomas wrap up our encore series on J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter: Book 1. Angelina and Thomas begin the episode with some thoughts on their Aristotelian approach to literature as seen in this series of episodes. After sharing their commonplace quotes, they dive into their discussion of the last few chapt…
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Send us a text 🎧 Episode Summary: Not sure whether to DIY your website copy, use AI, buy a template, or hire a pro? In this episode of The Solo Grind, I’m breaking down the pros and cons of each option—from affordable tools to done-for-you services—and sharing how I’ve personally used them in my business. This isn’t about what’s “right” or “wrong.”…
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In this episode of Heroes and Villains Unmasked, we dig deep—roots and all—into the story of Poison Ivy, Gotham’s most seductive eco-terrorist and misunderstood antihero. From her origin as Dr. Pamela Isley to her transformation into a vengeful guardian of the Green, we explore how a brilliant botanist became one of the most complex figures in the …
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Joan Schoettler has surrounded herself with children’s literature, sharing it with her sons when they were young, inviting children she taught to step into the world of stories, and teaching children’s literature at California State University in Fresno. In addition to spending time with family and friends, she enjoys reading, gardening, and travel…
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We’re down to the final stretch. In episode 17 of our 18-part series, Before the Bestseller, we’re diving into two topics that get a lot of attention in the publishing world: traditional PR and what it really means to make a bestseller list. As we near the end of this audiobook journey, this chapter pulls back the curtain on some of the final, more…
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Leila Farjami is an Iranian-American poet, translator, and psychotherapist based in Los Angeles. After nearly three decades of writing in Persian, she has in recent years turned her focus to poetry in English—a shift shaped by her experiences of censorship, exile, and a search for expressive freedom. Her work has appeared in Ploughshares, The Cinci…
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On July 18th, over $70 million in crypto was burned in a major cyberattack on Iran’s largest exchange, Nobitex. The hacker group Predatory Sparrow claimed responsibility. In this video, Ziya and I break down the scale of the attack, discuss possible ties to Israeli intelligence, and explore whether any of the stolen funds can be recovered.---00:00 …
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Jerod tells Adam about how bad he hates the taste of Gin, sips on some Generative A Rye (on the rocks), they open the comments section for a bit, and then land the plane talking about being alone, naked, and afraid. Join the discussion Changelog++ members save 6 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today! Sponsors: Reto…
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This week on Second Helpings, Jackie and MJ are joined by the one and only Kara Klenk to goss' 'bout the lack of new episodes of TLC's 'Polyfamily' TV series, since that's what Jackie was gonna watch while taking ABBATH. But since she couldn't, she started TLC's new show 'Virgins' and bathed in her own tears. That slides into talk about the new tea…
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with @DarenMatsuoka @rhhackett Today we've got a midyear market update and news episode for you. At the end of last year, our guest — and resident data weatherman — Daren Matsuoka put out a post on "5 metrics to watch in 2025." Most of the metrics that Daren picked measure how crypto's adoption: from mobile wallet usage and onchain transaction fees…
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You’ve heard the story before: a Maine telekinetic teen snaps after her bullies play a prank that goes too far… but what if the soundtrack has third-wave ska? That’s right, consider this Carrie vol. 3 - we’re getting matching tattoos, confessing our love for Shirley Manson, and having our minds blown (apart) by THE RAGE: CARRIE 2!! Here to help us …
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Send us a text Saraswati Published by Serpent's Tail It’s hard to talk about Gurnaik Johal’s debut novel without using the word epic. Saraswati is transcontinental, multi-generational and led by a broad cast of characters - if you’re a fan of fiction on the scale of a book like Martin MacInnes’ In Ascension, then Saraswati is for you. Beginning wit…
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This week MJ and Jackie are droppin' Page 7 SANS GUEST, because ain't NO ONE ELSE INVITED TO THIS BESTIE SLUMBA PARTAH!! MJ wanted to watch 'Baby Girl', but Gideon wasn't in the mood so they turned up the heat with an even sexier 'Baby Girl'....Nathan Fielder. Father's Day weekend came and went with both MJ and Jackie having noticed there appears t…
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Send us a text In this episode, Jordan and Ellie discuss their recent reading experiences, including their struggles with reading slumps and the books that have captivated them. They explore the themes of MM romance, share their thoughts on disappointing reads, and delve into the subjective nature of literature. The conversation also touches on con…
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In this inspiring interview, Bianca connects with debut author Aisling Rawle and dives into ‘The Compound’—a dark, gripping tale set in the twisted world of reality TV. She opens up about her unconventional path to publishing, the pivotal role her literary agent played, and the novel’s central themes of desire, materialism, and social critique. Ais…
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Not every sequel sticks the landing, and Iron Flame has sparked some strong reactions. In this episode, we take a critical look at Rebecca Yarros’ highly anticipated follow-up to Fourth Wing. If you loved Fourth Wing but felt let down by Iron Flame, you’re not alone. Tune in now for an honest review and discussion on whether this sequel soared or s…
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Jerod is joined by Carson Gross, the creator of htmx –a small, zero-dependency JavaScript library that he says, “completes HTML as a hypertext”. Carson built it because he’s big on hypermedia, he even wrote a book called Hypermedia Systems. Carson has a lot of strong opinions weakly held that we dive into in this conversation. Join the discussion C…
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In this episode, I’m going to delve into the amazing tool of backstory. If done correctly, backstory can help you fully develop your characters and help your reader better understand your characters by seeing elements from their past. But, if done poorly, backstory can take your readers out of the story and drive them away from your book. So, if yo…
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Are you a freelance CME writer juggling too many project types and wondering if it’s time to finally “niche down”? In the world of continuing medical education (CME), clarity and focus aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential for sustainable business growth. If you’re feeling stretched thin, jumping between clients and therapeutic areas, this epi…
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We’re back with episode 16 of our 18-part series, where we're putting the entire book Before the Bestseller up on our podcast for you to listen to. We’re just a couple of episodes away from the final chapter, and we hope you’ve been making great progress since you first started listening. In this episode, we’re talking about building a launch team …
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Send us a text 🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Solo Grind, I’m talking about something I know all too well: going completely over the top when you’re excited about something you love. From over-the-top kid lunches and 3D Swiss Macarons, to launching Season 3 of this podcast with BIG ideas—I ALWAYS HAVE something big in the works! But some…
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Hello! Just some short show notes for today! We muse special edition pens, why we use them at all, and also just general chitchat (don't tell your SO!) Supporting Fountain Pen Companion Montblanc Wes Anderson Baby New stuff at Gourmet Pens Shop DC 2025 Workshops Are you enjoying the podcast? It would mean so much to us if you could leave us a revie…
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