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Medium Lady Reads

Jillian O'Keefe and Erin Vandeven

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Medium Lady Reads is a podcast about reading as self-care, a passionate love for the public library, and plenty of thoughts and opinions about book culture having its moment.
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A library of erotic stories awaits you, from the sweet and sincere to the salacious and sinful. Written and narrated by Benji2049, this podcast explores sexuality and desire through fiction. Whether you're seeking a release or just a sensuous story to curl up in and cuddle with, you've come to the right place. This show is for adult listeners only.
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Spookery

Spookery

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A virtual archive of all things spooky! Step into Spookery, a dark and twisted library of spooky tales. Anything from true crime, to folklore, to strange and unexplained happenings, you are sure to find it here. Hosted by the lovely Lady and Alana, Spookery is sure to have a spooky story for everyone... Spooky is a true crime podcast that delves into the dark history, bizzare happenings, cryptids, the paranormal, and so much more. Each week, Lady and Alana spin the spookery wheel, where the ...
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Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness

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Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! “Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness" is here to empower listeners (and also make them laugh) by using curiosity as a tool for personal growth. In a world that often feels overwhelming—where it’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helpless—Getting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside experts and thought leaders, guides us through our shared challenges—confidence, productivity, mental ...
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RIP a Livecast

RIP a Livecast

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Formerly the Metal Injection Livecast, a weekly skewering of pop culture and beyond from the minds of 3 rock fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Currently Reading

Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb

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Currently Reading is a podcast dedicated to the love of books and reading. Two bookish friends discuss what’s on their nightstands, in their earbuds, and on their Kindles right now, in addition to books they’ve loved forever, and a variety of other readerly topics. Looking for your next great book? You'll find tons of book recommendations every week.
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Lady Bird

The Drag Audio Production House

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In the years following her time in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson spent countless hours detailing her life experiences with historians for the LBJ Presidential Library. To bring her incredible story to life, host Jade Emerson unearthed those never-before-played audio files and interviewed historians, White House insiders and the people who knew and loved Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson. This intimate portrait begins deep in the woods in East Texas and follows her path as she transforms ...
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Catholic Foundation Library

Michael Joseph Mouawad

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Qorbono is a Syriac word that points to the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, the Mass, and the Eucharist. Qorbono offers in-depth bible studies meant to help you make sense of the Scriptures according to the mind of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Foundation Library is an essential study of Scripture to help you understand God's overarching plan. It covers essential elements required to better understand the Gospels and the words of Jesus: How should we read the Scripture? What is a covena ...
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Asteria Blackwell Presents:The Lost Library of Elysium is a podcast series broadcasting the local public radio station for a mythical place, Elysium, that happens to exist halfway in the living world and halfway in the Underworld. Host Asteria Blackwell guides listeners through the archives of the Library, which has just been found after being missing for eons. As we journey, we will discover the library holds not only stories written on paper, but those stories that were never written down, ...
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Portrait Detective

Essex Street Media

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A new podcast series brought to you by State Library of NSW, Create NSW and Essex Street Media. Series 1 of Portrait Detective dives into the collections of the State Library to discover the stories behind iconic portraits from 1817 to 1865. Join Margot Riley and Cassie Gilmartin as they journey back in time to discuss each portrait's significance and how they can help you learn more about your own photographs in your family history collection. For more, visit portraitdetective.com.au Credit ...
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We are two ladies inspired by history, mystery and scary stories (to tell in the dark). We promise not to take ourselves too seriously as we share our own encounters and first-hand experiences from around New England. Have you seen a ghost or something spooky you can't explain? Contact us! We would love to talk to you! www.themidnightsocietyae.com (Theme music by The Tenafly Vipers)
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Welcome To YouTube‘s First Cozy Mystery Book Club! Sleuthing as a reading family since January 2018. Each month, we discuss a different cozy mystery live (YouTube Channel: Books Are My Hart). Now you can listen to our monthly YouTube livestream discussions as podcast episodes. Enjoy!
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VMHC Lectures

Virginia Museum of History & Culture

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This series contains audio from lectures given in person or online at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture by renowned authors on historical topics. The content and opinions expressed by guest lecturers in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.To view a video of the lecture, visit VirginiaHistory.org/video. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society — a pri ...
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Not Your Mother's Bedtime Story

Not Your Mother’s Bedtime Story

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Our mom raised her kids on horror – From scary movies, ghost story books from the library, and of course lots of creepy bedtime stories, we’ve heard it all. Tune in to hear us chat with friends and family about their own stories that keep us up at night!
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Intertwined tells the story of the more than 577 people enslaved by George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon. Told through the biographies of Sambo Anderson, Davy Gray, William Lee, Kate, Ona Judge, Nancy Carter Quander, Edmund Parker, Caroline Branham, and the Washingtons, this eight-part podcast series explores the lives and labors of Mount Vernon’s enslaved community, and how we interpret slavery at the historic site today. Intertwined is narrated by Brenda Parker and is a production ...
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Matt Rogers, comedian, actor, writer, host, half of the duo behind Las Culturistas and multi hyphenate extraordinaire is on Getting Better this week to enter our queer millennial world on all things pop culture, pride heroes, lgbtqia+, Celine Dion, Tony Awards, Ariana Grande, Epic Universe and of course... JK Rowling. He tells us his and Bowen Yang…
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On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: bookish get togethers and bookish connection events Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: the ins and outs of a virtual reading retreat The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes ab…
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Spookery, we are so back! That's right, after two whole years, Lady and Alana are back to dust off the shelves, and herald in a whole new season of Spookery Stories! Our Spookery Hosts cover how Spookery works, when the rest of Season 2 will release, and select their categories to get this show on the road! Season 2 is truly going to be a season to…
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This week on The Monday Edit: the Dry and Salty Environment of Salt Lake City, Supreme Court revoking the safe haven program, Elon’s drug dealer, the West Village Crypto Kidnapping, conspiracy theories, and propaganda we are not falling for! Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and seni…
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We kick things off by talking about our opening graphic banner. Rob and Sid discuss shows they're going to tonight that they'd rather not be going to. We discuss Dave Mustaine's recent interview and some of the more interesting moments discussed in it. We find a girl who kept a plane hostage with her singing, we learn how Americans react to Holodet…
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Episode 314 – This week’s Artblog Radio is equal parts tech nostalgia and grassroots rebellion. Roberta and Ryan rage against email (thank god we don’t have to go back to dial-up modems!) while dissecting HBO’s haunting Pee-wee Herman doc and BBC Earth’s time-lapsed jungles. Dive into ‘Collective Futures’—Vox Populi’s 2026 insurgency against annive…
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Welcome, readers. We are thrilled to continue this new content from the creators of Currently Reading Podcast! This spin-off podcast series will tackle book to screen adaptations in a spoiler-FILLED format. Be sure you’ve read the book and watched the film version before listening to the episode, because we don’t shy away from strong opinions OR fr…
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Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 42, “Thaw your Reading List and Get Ready For Summer.” Whether you're building your summer TBR, looking for something to dive into on a sunny afternoon, or just hoping to discover a story that sticks with you, Erin and Jillian got something that might just become your next favorite. So se…
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#1 New York Times Best Selling Author Julie Murphy stops by to talk with JVN about the recent attacks on local libraries, investing in independent bookstores, why exposure to Queer voices is paramount for young readers - plus! The two go all in on their new YA book Let Them Stare. Julie Murphy is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of books fo…
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On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading slumps and how to replant your reading life Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: how to talk about books “in the wild” The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about ou…
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This week on The Monday Edit: The Let Them Stare drop, Karen Read Retrial, The Supreme Court Deadlock, eating around friends, and independent bookstores. Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every W…
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We check back in with Fat Joe standing up for a grade school teacher who was too curvaceous, or too curvis, as he says. We check in with two Floridians who committed crimes at food establishments, one more ridiculous than the next. And, we spent a lot of time reading reviews of Vince Neil's failed Las Vegas restaurant. Watch the episode on Youtube …
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Episode 313 – Rain-soaked but resilient, Roberta and Ryan return with Artblog Radio’s Midweek News—Roberta spotlights the Philadelphia Cultural Fund’s surprise $700K boost for orgs like Attic Youth Center and Philly Orchestra, the Library Company reimagines whose history gets preserved. Don’t miss Cindy Stockton Moore’s ode to Brendan Fernandes’ ge…
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Revenge, why do we want to get revenge so bad? And where does that urge come from? And how do we go from wanting to get revenge to being able to forgive someone or others? James Kimmel Jr., Yale lecturer and co-founder of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Studies, is on Getting Better this week to teach us just that. James gives us insight into the…
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On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: poolside reading and friends who know your reading tastes Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: it’s finally time to let you know the bookish friends’ best books of 2024! The Fountain: we visit o…
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This week on The Monday Edit: Astrological events this week, drone sightings, Birthright Citizenship, Trump’s Qatari 747. Swifties Clowning about the 2025 AMAs, and friendship trauma. Donate: Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video epis…
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Episode 312 – Raincoat week, which leads to Ryan’s Subaru saga. Roberta and Ryan swap tales while celebrating Artblog’s 21+ year legacy—don’t miss their October 23rd farewell bash! Highlights: Mickalene Thomas dropping wisdom at Rutgers, Pig Iron’s Franklin’s Key bending history into theater, and Laurel Hill Cemetery’s haunting Death & Arts perform…
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We kick off the show with an interesting revelation from Darren, and dive deeper into Eddie Deezen lore stumbling onto new lore, for child actor turned influencer Mario Bosco. We also learn some horrible news about Smokey Robinson's inexcusable actions, gross details from the Diddy trial, more sage wisdom from Fat Joe and a crazy Pennsylvania story…
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This week’s expert is Aliza Kelly, a renowned celebrity astrologer, author, columnist, and host of the podcast, “Horoscope Weekly.” JVN and Aliza go all in on Jonathan’s chart, and how astrology can truly be a self-care practice. Together, they’re diving into the profound ways engaging with astrology can become a meaningful and empowering form of s…
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Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 41, “A Real Dud of a Thriller... plus What is a Novella And Do we Like Them?” Erin and Jillian are so happy to be back with you this week—and of course, they've got more great books to share that they think you'll love! Whether you're looking for your next cozy read, something to make you…
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On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: shifting our perspectives and bookish friends stepping up Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: we are bossing some more TBRs The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our …
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This week on The Monday Edit - we’re making public push back fun with Strict Scrutiny’s co-host Leah Litman talking all about her new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Came to Run on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. We’re also talking about why public schools are becoming the battle ground for the separation of church and s…
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While discussing the new Pope, we accidentally stumbled upon our new favorite obsession, Eddie Deezen. We learn all about this 80's character actor and some truly insane things he's been up to in the last decade. We also check in with Disturbed frontman David D Rainman and his new fiancée. We learn of a crazy accident at the Whiskey. Finally, we ha…
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Episode 311 – Grab a coffee (or a Mittelschlag strudel) and join Roberta and Ryan for Artblog Radio’s bittersweet swan song. In this Midweek News, they have updates on Woodmere’s new building, UArts’ printmaking, and a Starbucks bathroom art drop so absurd it’s genius. They discuss Artblog’s 21-year goodbye party (October 23rd—RSVP now!), they reca…
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Dan Harris, host of the 10% Happier Podcast, best selling author, and former ABC News Anchor sits down with JVN to talk about how we can get comfortable with failure and how to stop letting fear control your life. Dan unpacks how failure became the unlikely catalyst for lasting change. Whether you're battling self-doubt or just trying to bounce bac…
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Episode 310 – Roberta and Ryan sit down with Scott Kip and discuss his show Perpetual Inventory – A Ruminative Installation. The show is now closed, but we wanted to share what happens when a skateboard-riding clockmaker turns his life into a walkthrough sculpture. In this irreverent chat with Scott Kipp—artist, Masonic Temple devotee, and […]…
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On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments: shifts in our reading and brain farts Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: reading Canadian elbows up style The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show…
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This week on The Monday Edit: JVN takes Miami, threats to due process, Barbra & Mariah & Ariana, when to stop drinking coffee, and some history making Tony Nominations. Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Better on …
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We kick things off by discussing old Livecast memes about Psyopus and Emmure. We then disucss the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. That brings us to a discussion on early 90s women singers like Janet Jackson. We discuss Jon Hamm's controversial college hazing, and his visible penis line. We check in with Gene Simmons justifying his $12.5k…
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Episode 309 – Roberta spotlights Janice Merendino’s boundary-pushing art legacy and Joe Ovelman raw, Sharpie-scrawled Sauna Dish tales. Ryan preps for First Friday chaos with South Street’s block parties, Clay Studio’s Small Favors, and Fishtown’s music marathon. Between guerrilla gardening workshops, Bernie’s May Day rally, and Broad Street Run cr…
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Neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuku is joining Getting Better this week teaching us to how to care for the brain. Do supplements really work? And the research and science proven brain-changing benefits of exercise, sleep, movement and food. We're diving into memory and how our brains actually memorize. And diving into how we keep our minds and brains f…
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No naughty stories tonight. Instead, I have the pleasure of sharing Episode 1 of Wkdfaerie's "Get In My Pants" series. In this rambling, very silly chat, the two of us bang on about various kinks, using this handy guide created by The Sanctuary of Sin. To learn more about Wkdfaerie and listen to her work, you can visit her at https://wkdfaerie.carr…
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On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: silencing notifications and crying over books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: a book that surprised us and how we can replicate that experience The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain t…
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This week, we’re talking: espresso martini mayhem, the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, Trump 2028, tennis obsessions, and our POV on Michelle Obama’s act of self care. Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Better on YouT…
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We kick things off discussing the controversial Coachella performance by Knee Cap, and Sharon Osbourne's interesting response to it. We revisit the synagogue in Crown Heights with the tunnels that's back in the news. Plus, the most annoying men's rights reggae artist in the world and the most unique set of Australian twins get spotlighted. Watch th…
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We are so excited to journey with you to Three Pines, the fictional French-Canadian village created by Louise Penny for her Three Pines series, featuring Armand Gamache. This spin-off podcast series will tackle each of the books in the series in turn, in a spoiler-FILLED format. Be sure you’ve read the book before listening to the episode. As you’v…
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Episode 308 – Roberta spotlights Chuck Patch’s striking street photography, Ryan dives into Benjamin Lay’s fiery abolitionist legacy, and Chi previews Panda Fest’s lively Asian culinary buzz. Anjali shares Open Streets’ urban charm, while Shifting Realities unpacks immigrant voices, and Ken Lum reimagines language through paint. Celebrate milestone…
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Leah Thomas, author of The Intersectional Environmentalist, stopped by Getting Better to help us get a grip on how we can be sustainable from home, understand why environmental justice IS social justice, and why joy should be at the center of all activism. Leah Thomas is an award-winning environmentalist based in Los Angeles. A passionate advocate …
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Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 40, “Wonderful Publishers Behind Wonderful Authors.” Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! Erin and Jillian are excited to land in a new “decade” of episodes. The ladies are both in their 40s and they’ve hit their stride with the podcast as they arrive at episode forty. This episode will con…
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On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: dumb phones and live shows Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: how you can use AI to know yourself better as a reader The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our readin…
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This week, we’re talking: deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, the U.K. Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman, J.K. Rowling’s Cigar, Nicola Coughlin, and Lady Gaga at Coachella. Not A Phase. Trans Lifeline Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video e…
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We kick things off offering a little preview of WrestleMania weekend, John Cena's current story with Cody Rhodes and El Grande Americano. We move on to discussing a local story about a fire that erupted in a backyard for an unusual reason. We find our new favorite local celebrity, Tommy Aldon, and we are obsessed with his videos. We move onto discu…
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Episode 307- In this whirlwind Midweek News episode, Roberta’s gushing over baby Calvin (👶✨), Ryan’s back from College of the Atlantic in Maine, Chi’s Brooklyn Flea camera hunt nails that Shibuya vibe, and Anjali celebrates opera in New York. We’ve got Temple’s indie film fest, Moore College’s runway-ready fashion showdown, and Love Park’s after-da…
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Gabrielle Bernstein, best selling author and manifestation expert, stopped by Getting Better to help JVN understand the POWER of manifestation. What mental blocks do we carry with us that make it nearly impossible to manifest the life we want? How can we start TODAY? What does Family Systems Therapy have to do with it? We’re gonna find out! For nea…
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Find more info about Zindzi Harley: ZindziHarley.com Zindzine on IG Click to expand the podcast transcript Logan Cryer: Hey, you are listening to Artblog Radio recorded here in Philadelphia. My name is Logan Cryer, and in this episode you will hear a conversation between myself and the amazing Zindzi Harley. Zindzi Harley is a […]…
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On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: heart pounding reads and bookish goodies Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: the stuff we don’t love about book podcasting The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our r…
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This week, we’re talking: travel fatigue, negative self talk, the price of Presidential pardons, Ron Vara, and the end of music’s longest feud. Plus! Our breakdown of The White Lotus finale. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Better on YouTub…
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We kick things off discussing Rob's past lives on the internet, including looking at some screenshots of his early wrestling websites. Rob tells us about his new site, TheStunner.com. We discuss a horrific story of a man who was found dead on a New York City subway and was robbed and assaulted by two separate people. We discuss the proper food plan…
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Today’s spoiler-free minisode (the first one in years!) includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Jessica N Turner. Jessica is the author of multiple books. Her newest is I Thought it Would Be Better Than This, a memoir wrapped into self-help about dealing with disappointment in our lives. Tune in to hear about: The process of writing a boo…
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Episode 306 – In this lively Midweek News episode, Roberta and Ryan swap spring adventures – from treacherous Appalachian Trail hikes to David Sedaris’ fabulous culottes. We highlight crucial arts events saving Philly’s creative spaces, explore accessibility innovations at Tech Owl, and get fired up about judicial elections. Grab your allergy meds …
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