Best Stephen Holden Podcasts (2025)

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Cascadian Zen: Bioregional Writings on Cascadia Here and Now, with Theresa Whitehill 29:30

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26d ago29:30

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This episode features Toni's conversation with Theresa Whitehill ~ Ukiah poet, graphic designer and contributor to a two-volume series, Cascadian Zen. The books bring together nonfiction, poetry, interviews, translations, and artwork that explore expressions of Zen within the Cascadian bioregion.By Toni Wheeler

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Kristana Arp: Terrible Beauty 29:30

2M ago29:30

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Kristana Arp's "Terrible Beauty" is a new collection of short stories that explore the lighter (and darker) side of human nature, through a philosophical lens. Seven stories - some humorous, some contemplative, and some cautionary - call to mind classic Twilight Zone episodes.By Toni Wheeler

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National Poetry Month 28:46

3M ago28:46

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In honor of National Poetry Month, Toni spoke with Melissa Eleftherion Carr about poetry happenings here in Mendocino County. Melissa is a past Poet Laureate of Ukiah, and is one of the coordinators of the 2025 Ukiah Haiku Festival taking place on April 27 (event information is at ukiahaiku.org). Feedback about the program is welcome at TurningPage…

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Matthew Bogart and Jesse Holden, authors of Incredible Doom graphic novel series 42:30

4M ago42:30

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I spoke with Jesse and Matt about the early days of the Internet, the setting of their two-volume graphic novel series Incredible Doom. Questions and comments are always welcome at [email protected] Toni Wheeler

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The History of Ukiah's Palace Hotel: Karen Rifkin 30:01

5M ago30:01

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I talked to Karen Rifkin talk about her recently published book, The History of Ukiah's Palace Hotel. So much local lore! Karen will also be giving two in-person talks about the book, at the Ukiah Library on February 8 (at 3:00 pm) and at Grace Hudson Museum on March 22, 2025.By Toni Wheeler

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Jody Gehrman: author, playwright and professor of writing 29:49

6M ago29:49

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The first episode of Turning Pages for 2025 is a conversation with the delightful Jody Gehrman about writing fiction and plays, and the wonderful things she's doing at Mendocino College. As always, comments and questions are welcome at [email protected] Happy New Year!By Toni Wheeler

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Book Reviews and Previews 27:00

7M ago27:00

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In this episode I review three recently published memoirs: Did I Ever Tell You, by Genevieve Kingston; My Beloved Monster, by Caleb Carr; and You Could Make This Place Beautiful, by Maggie Smith. I share a brief review of an upcoming novel: Black Woods Blue Sky, by Alaska based author Eowyn Ivey. And I revisit my September interview with Calvin Cro…

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Stephen Most, River of Renewal: Myth and History in the Klamath Basin 30:00

8M ago30:00

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Stephen Most is the author of “River of Renewal: Myth and History in the Klamath Basin.” Originally published in 2006, the book was updated recently to reflect the removal of four dams on the Klamath River, and the return of the salmon to its upper reaches. Stephen will be at Mendocino Book Company at 5:30 pm on November 14 for a reading and discus…

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J Ryan Stradal, full interview 18:01

9M ago18:01

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This is a slightly expanded version of my October 2nd conversation with J Ryan Stradal, with a bit more background about his writing inspirations. Note: The podcast he mentions is called The Bookcase, hosted by Kate and Charlie Gibson, abcaudio.com/podcasts/the-book-case; choose your platform and search for J Ryan Stradal The Bookcase. J Ryan's boo…

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Emily Lloyd-Jones; J Ryan Stradal 30:01

9M ago30:01

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This episode features two of our favorite authors. First, a fun chat with Mendocino County author Emily Lloyd-Jones, who writes adventurous, magical fiction for teens and young adults. Her newest book, "The Wild Huntress," is the third in a story cycle inspired by the ancient folklore and mythology of Wales. It's available in bookstores now. More a…

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"Death Valley" by Melissa Broder / Banned Book Month 30:01

10M ago30:01

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LA-based author Melissa Broder joins Toni for a conversation about her novel Death Valley, which she describes as a humorous look at grief. In the second part of the show, Toni talks with Mendocino County Librarian Melissa Carr and Salt Lake City Utah bookstore owner Calvin Crosby (The King's English) about the impact of book bans on our communitie…