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Boring Books for Bedtime is a weekly sleep podcast in which we calmly, quietly read something rather boring to silence the brain chatter keeping you awake. Think Aristotle, Thoreau, and whoever wrote the 1897 Sears Catalog—mostly nonfiction, mostly old, a perfect blend of vaguely-but-not-too interesting. If you're on Team Sleepless, lie back, take a deep breath, and let us read you to rest.
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Whoever said history was boring obviously wasn’t paying attention. Each week, join Katie Charlwood, history harlot and reader of books, as she delves into the people, places and events that make history a bit more interesting!
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Past Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter. Ideas from the past, questions about the present, shaping the future. Brought to you in partnership with the London Review of Books. New episo ...
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A weekly roundup of the most interesting links featured on DamnInteresting.com. Hosted by Jennifer Lee Noonan.
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Robert Bound and his guests discuss what has piqued their interest in our one-stop shop for lively reports and in-depth interviews on the newest and finest in art, film, books and the media business.
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The "NBN Book of the Day" features the most timely and interesting author interviews from the New Books Network delivered to you every weekday. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day
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Home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare materials. Advancing knowledge and the arts. Discover it all at www.folger.edu. Shakespeare turns up in the most interesting places—not just literature and the stage, but science and social history as well. Our "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast explores the fascinating and varied connections between Shakespeare, his works, and the world around us.
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Featuring attorney and professor Toni Ann Marcolini discussing creativity in all its forms in an interview format with various guests. A show about people and topics of interest ranging from books, films, history, sports, legal cases, healthy lifestyles, cooking and television shows to behind the scenes of the creative process.
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In Leanpub's Frontmatter podcast, we interview authors and special guests about their lives & careers, their areas of expertise and the issues of the moment, and their experiences as writers. Every episode is deeply researched and covers areas that are equally of human interest, general interest, and professional interest.
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Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Ti ...
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Latest practical "How To" guides, Tips and Tricks, digital eBook downloads, interesting articles from experts, easy life hacks, DIY ideas, PDF books, tutorials, courses, useful tips for everyday life on just about every topic. Solve your problems, find cool hobbies, learn new skills, improve your or your family's life... https://www.online-ebook-download.com
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Since we've never been ones to keep interesting new books to ourselves, we're kicking off a series of conversations with Book of the Month authors about God only knows what. Recorded at Book of the Month headquarters on West 27th St. in front of a live audience of raucous employees! Give us your ears and we'll give you a look into the minds of writers we admire and a treasure trove of anecdotes, wisdom, and fun. Suggestions or ideas? Email us at virtualbooktour@bookofthemonth.com.
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A podcast series for Post and Nuanced Mormons from The Good Book Club including discussions on the monthly book and discussions from The Lazy Learner series where guests address specific topics of interest to post and nuanced mormons.
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WritersCast is the voice of writers. Host David Wilk interviews authors of new and forthcoming fiction, poetry and non-fiction books, talking with them about their work as writers, the stories they tell, the subjects they write about and the books they write. Writers reveal the thoughts and ideas behind their writing, and talk about a wide variety of topics of interest to their readers.
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Welcome to the Divine Council Worldview Podcast, where hosts Ronn Johnson and Mike Chu honor the legacy of their late friend and colleague Dr. Michael S. Heiser (author of the best-selling book The Unseen Realm). Our interest is the Bible, studying it through the lens of its original authors and audience. We will specifically take notice of created divine beings and the role they play in the physical cosmos through the ultimate authority of Yahweh, the God of Israel. Join the fun conversation!
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Your hosts DL Nelson and Scott Sackett will talk comic books, movies, TV, games and art. Whatever they find interesting or entertaining will be discussed.
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With millions of downloads, hundreds of hours of soundtracked content, and an overall emphasis on the cultural history behind famous works of literature, Literature and History is one of the most popular independent podcasts on its subject. Starting with Sumerian cuneiform in 3,100 BCE, Literature and History moves forward in chronological order through Assyriology, Egyptology, the Old Testament, Ancient Greece and Rome, and the birth of Christianity. The show's current season is on Late Ant ...
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Starting Strength is the bestselling book on the most fundamental and effective approach to strength training ever written. Mark Rippetoe hosts Starting Strength Radio where he discusses topics of interest, primarily to him, but perhaps also to you.
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From DNA testing to the Dixie Mafia, Crime Capsule brings you new stories of true crime in American history. Join writer and host Benjamin Morris for exclusive interviews with authors from Arcadia Publishing, writing the hottest books on the most chilling stories of our country’s past. Crime Capsule: history so interesting it’s criminal.
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Glenn, Ray and Brandon ramble about comic books and various pop culture topics of interest
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I talk to interesting people for a living. You get their cheat codes. Join me as I go deep on what they do, how they do it, and the messy realities of success.
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The Book Marketing Action Podcast is a resource where you can get actionable advice to build your author platform, plan a book launch, launch your book successfully, and sustain interest in your book after launch. This podcast is focused on ACTION. At the end of every episode, we’ll share one or more actions you can implement to reach more people with your book and message. If you implement these actions consistently over time, you’ll see results. Some of these actions will seem easy, others ...
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Millennial Investing by The Investor’s Podcast Network is hosted by Shawn O'Malley. This popular podcast has been downloaded over 10 million times and dives into a range of topics from a value investor’s perspective. From the lessons of history’s best investors to breaking down interesting companies, outlining different approaches to stock investing, recapping the most influential investing books ever written, and more — Millennial Investing has everything you need to help you on your invest ...
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Libreria, a bookshop by Second Home, is an independent bookshop in Shoreditch, London. We help you discover new books and ideas to encourage interdisciplinary thinking. In the shop, we curate our books to maximise serendipity – our shelves are arranged according to broad themes like 'Wanderlust', ‘Enchantment for Disenchanted’ and ‘The City’, so you’re constantly encountering titles you might not have come across otherwise. In this podcast, Libreria does the same for your ears – interviewing ...
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I talk about things that make me happy! Books and movies (mainly horror, fantasy and sci-fi), wrestling, gaming, heavy metal and more. Plus, anything else that catches my interest. I keep it laid-back and prefer to focus on the positive side of things.
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Overnights is heard from 2am to 6am nationally on the ABC. There is great music and interesting guests from Australia and all parts of the globe. You'll hear conversations about food, travel, science, music, books, personal finance, sport, film, astronomy, fashion, gardening, relationships, collectables and much more.
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An unashamedly self-help podcast where we go through interesting self-help books, and discuss the nuggets of wisdom in them. Once a month, we'll discuss our latest read, exploring its teachings and learning how we can apply its principles to our lives. mindfulreading.substack.com
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The Blister Podcast from BLISTER is a series of wide-ranging conversations with professional athletes and influential figures about the great outdoors, mountain culture, outdoor-industry news, books, films, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A one hour conversation to evoke your curiosity and compassion, along with many other aspects of the Human Condition. We want to share information that leads to a hollistic understanding of issues, leading to a more fair and just world around us. Hosted by Marianne Reese of the Lifelong Learning Foundation, along with Becky Reese, resident art historian.
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This podcast is for anyone interested in modern British political history from 1945 to 2010. The focus is generally going to be more on domestic policy and I plan to either interview someone knowledgeable each episode, or use a book, documentary etc as some fodder for discussion. My personal interest in this comes from being a longstanding modern British history enthusiast, with an interest in UK domestic affairs over the recent past. My rough aim is to put out a podcast every two months, bu ...
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Amber and Colby are here to discuss their lives, books, pop culture, and everything in between! These two New Orleans friends are ready to hang out with yall. Their friendship and passion for reading and talking sh!t has brought them to sharing their perspectives and experiences here on The Open Books Podcast! Tune in to get involved in deep dives of interesting books and so many other fun topics. Interact with the girls on social media to have your own thoughts and perspectives shared on th ...
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"It is the honourable characteristic of Poetry that its materials are to be found in every subject which can interest the human mind." William Wordsworth The Troubadour Podcast invites you into a world where art is conversation and conversation is art. The conversations on this show will be with some living people and some dead writers of our past. I aim to make both equally entertaining and educational.In 1798 William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge published Lyrical Ballads, which Wordswor ...
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A Podcast by a semi-retiredDJ where we talk about TV, Movies, music, comic books, karaoke, interviews with interesting people and have some virtual happy hours.
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Discovering the hidden depths of the people and world around us. Documentary interview show with an eclectic mix of people and subjects including: history, music, philosophy, the outdoors, wildlife, food and drink, sport, personal achievements, spirituality and many more. IG:https://www.instagram.com/undercurrentstories/ FB:https://www.facebook.com/undercurrentstories/ TW:https://mobile.twitter.com/undercurrentst1
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A podcast where Ty Casey meets and chats with people he finds interesting.
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A weekly interview podcast about the works of Terry Pratchett and the people who read them, with host Al Kennedy. One guest, one book, four elephants, one turtle.
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The audio side of DamnInteresting.com: Legitimately intriguing true stories from history, science, and psychology. Audiobook-like narration with sound effects and music.
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Juvenalia is a pop culture nostalgia show where Alan Maguire, Sarah Maria Griffin, and Andrea Cleary invite interesting people to tell them about something they were obsessed with when they were young; how they felt about it then and how they feel about it now. We've talked about books, films, tv shows, musicians, computer games; we're interested in it all! It's nice, you'll like it.
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Dive into the private investigation’s thrilling world! Uncover secrets, solve mysteries and hear different cases each episode. Investigators will share real life stories and interesting experiences. Enjoy guest interviews with private investigators, lawyers and everyone in between!
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Popular publicist and entertainer Jennifer Perry interviews today's most interesting people. Guests include Arden Myrin, Michael Des Barres, Myq Kaplan, Jen Lancaster, Tony Keddie, Dave Kos, Wendy Moten, Bruce Sudano, Vanessa Daou, Caroline Leavitt, Paul Myers, Lita Ford, Michael Fleeman, Rudy Sarzo,
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This is a comic book podcast where we review comic stories featured in the hardcover format, as well as other interesting and iconic stories from Marvel, DC, Image and other Indie Comic Companies that we would like to share with our audience.
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Each week, a guest makes a series of recommendations of things which they think should be better known. Our recommendations include interesting people, places, objects, stories, experiences and ideas which our guest feels haven't had the exposure that they deserve.
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Laugh and learn w/ Susie Meister PhD & Sarah Rice MFT from MTV's The Challenge as they cover psychology, pop culture, human interest, and science, and make everything from Kardashians to quantum physics accessible to all. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/
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What if… The 1919 Paris Peace Conference Had Actually Kept the Peace?
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David talks to historian Margaret MacMillan, author of the prize-winning Peacemakers, about whether the 1919 Paris Peace Conference deserves its reputation as a missed opportunity and the harbinger of another war. Could the peace have been fairer to the Germans? Could the League of Nations have been given real teeth? Could the Bolsheviks have been …
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Chelsea Bieker is obsessed with grocery stores.
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The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Chelsea Bieker joins us on this week’s episode of Virtual Book Tour to discuss her new book, Madwoman. We talked about her somatic practice around writing (shaking your sillies out) and our (mostly her) obsession with wellness. Clove has gone to extremes to keep her past a…
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Alicia Kearns MP for Rutland and Stamford
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In this revealing conversation with Alicia Kearns, Conservative MP for Rutland and Stamford and currently Shadow Minister for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Alicia shares insights from her journey into politics, discusses her work as an MP and provides an in-depth analysis of several pressing national and international issues. Al…
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Melissa Osborne, "Polished: College, Class, and the Burdens of Social Mobility" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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Why do people go to college? In Polished: College, Class, and the Burdens of Social Mobility (U Chicago Press, 2024), Melissa Osborne, an associate professor at Western Washington University, explores the experiences of students from low income and first-generation backgrounds who attend elite universities in the USA. The book offers a vital interv…
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Episode 540: Episode #533! Creepy, Spider-Man Artisan Edition and Southern Knights!
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Episode #533! Creepy, Spider-Man Artisan Edition and Southern Knights! John Romita's The Amazing Spider-Man Artisan Edition vol.2 is out. We look over his incredible artwork this week. John Romita isn't the only master illustrator featured this week. DL also brings Creepy #113 (featuring the art of Bernie Wrightson) to the table. Scott tells us abo…
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Bestselling authors Jeffrey Deaver and Isabella Maldonado joined the podcast to talk about their first joint collaborative book, Fatal Intrusion, an explosive new Sanchez & Heron Series. Podcast Host: Toni Ann MarcoliniAf Toni Ann Marcolini
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Throughlines, with Ayanna Thompson and Ruben Espinosa
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How can educators effectively incorporate discussions about race into the study of Shakespeare and other premodern texts in the college classroom? Barbara Bogaev speaks with scholars Ayanna Thompson and Ruben Espinosa about Throughlines, a pedagogical resource developed by the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Arizona State Uni…
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living A Good Life
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The book discussed at this meeting is “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life” by Mark Manson. In this entertaining and hard hitting self-help guide, the author cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. In othe…
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Josh Cowen, "The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers" (Harvard Education Press, 2024)
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School vouchers are often framed as a way to help students and families by providing choice, but evidence shows that vouchers have a negative impact on educational outcomes. In The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers (Harvard Education Press, 2024), Josh Cowen describes voucher programs as the product of deca…
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15. A History of BBC Election Night Broadcasting - Crossover with The British Broadcasting Century Podcast
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Support the showAf Harry White
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‘Street-Level Superstar, A Year With Lawrence’
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Robert Bound is joined in the studio by writer and ‘Monocle on Culture’ regular Will Hodgkinson to discuss his new book, ‘Street-Level Superstar, A Year With Lawrence’ . The book tells the story of Lawrence, the founder of the band Felt, and later, Denim. Is he the greatest pop star that never was? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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The Current State of Climate Science, Consensus, & Next Best Steps w/ Dr. Liz Burakowski
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So how are things actually going when it comes to climate change, carbon emissions, stuff like that? Are we making any real progress? And what do climate scientists — you know, the experts that are doing the research and studying the results — what are they finding? These are some of the things I’ve been wondering about, and I suspect that some of …
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Episode 13: Amazing Stories, Sponsors, and Surprises Await
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In Episode 13 of the Miami PI Chronicles, Francois McKinnon of McKinnon Investigative Group (miginvestigations.com)and Oscar Santa Maria of Optimum Investigations (optimumprivateinvestigators.com) delve into captivating surveillance stories, share exciting upcoming event details and highlight their esteemed sponsors. This episode offers insights in…
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New Recording! 1925 Transatlantic Eastbound Passenger Sailings
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Let’s relax and sleep with a shiny new recording of a very old episode. This time, dreamy sleep awaits our travel and list lovers as we read a schedule of transatlantic steamer sailings from 1925. You may recognize a few famous names if you stay awake long enough. Bon voyage! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.pa…
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MI368: Bill Ackman: The Highs and Lows w/ Shawn O'Malley
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In today’s episode, Shawn O’Malley (@Shawn_OMalley_) breaks down the rollercoaster ride of Bill Ackman’s career, who is one of the most famous investors alive. You’ll learn about how Ackman’s career got its start, why his biggest successes were so brilliant, why his biggest losses were so painful, what his current portfolio looks like, why his comp…
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845: Baywatch Bodies, Chimp Crazy, & Digital Exams
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We've done it everyone. We finally got Susie's silent laugh to the next level with what feels like ten minutes of hysterical laughter. We're not proud that it's about rectal exams, but it is what it is. We hear why the Baywatch docuseries is a must-watch, Sarah might have to squash her beef with Hobie, and the cast is similar to reality cast member…
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Anthony Michael Kreis, "Rot and Revival: The History of Constitutional Law in American Political Development" (U California Press, 2024)
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One of the great divides in American judicial scholarship is between legal scholars who take the justices at their word and assume that those words define the law and political scientists who dismiss all judicial arguments as smokescreens for partisan bias or wider political forces. Today’s guest has written a book that bridges that divide. In Rot …
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Marieke Bigg discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Marieke Bigg is the author of Waiting for Ted, and This Won’t Hurt. Writing across fiction and non-fiction, she deconstructs the cultural givens around bodies, minds and identity. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge, where she studied the technologic…
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Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Yakov Feygin, "Building a Ruin: The Cold War Politics of Soviet Economic Reform" (Harvard UP, 2024)
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A masterful account of the global Cold War’s decisive influence on Soviet economic reform, and the national decay that followed. What brought down the Soviet Union? From some perspectives the answers seem obvious, even teleological—communism was simply destined to fail. When Yakov Feygin studied the question, he came to another conclusion: at least…
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What If… The Russian Revolution Hadn’t Been Bolshevik?
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Today’s episode is another big early twentieth-century counterfactual: David talks to the historian of Russia Edward Acton about how the Russian Revolution might have unfolded if the Left SRs and not the Bolsheviks had come out on top. Could Lenin have been sidelined? Might the Terror have been avoided? And what would it have meant to the wider wor…
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#18 - Essentialism by Greg McKeown
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Essentialism by Greg McKeown presents a philosophy centered on the "disciplined pursuit of less." The book explores the mindset of an essentialist, then outlines a systematic approach for achieving this disciplined pursuit. The core components of this approach are to "explore," "eliminate," and "execute." As McKeown delves into each of these, he co…
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Comic Reviews: DC o Absolute Power: Task Force VII 5 by Alex Paknadel, Pete Woods o Zero Hour 30th Anniversary Special by Dan Jurgens, Ron Marz, Jerry Ordway, Howard Porter, Kelley Jones, Darryl Banks, Paul Pelletier, Tom Grummett, Norm Rapmund, Brett Breeding, Alex Sinclair Marvel o Aliens vs. Avengers 1 by Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribic, Ive Svorci…
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Terrence G. Peterson, "Revolutionary Warfare: How the Algerian War Made Modern Counterinsurgency" (Cornell UP, 2024)
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The Algerian War of Independence constituted a major turning point of 20th century history. The conflict exacerbated divisions in French society, culminating in an unsuccessful coup attempt by the OAS in 1961. The war also launched the Third Worldist movement, delegitimized colonial rule because of its brutality, and it gave us one of the towering …
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Placebo denialism, Injectable pacemaker, Record fakes, Tyrannical cents, Moody carbs, Moon time. Jennifer, Angie, Way, and Bradley discuss the curated links for the week of 9/6/2024. Please consider supporting this ad-free content on Patreon.Af Damn Interesting
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Health & Fitness with Professor Gordon Lynch - Sept 7th 2024
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This week's topic is: A Principled Approach to Exercising for Health.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Talking Point - Alan Edwards - 'I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll'
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Alan Edwards is considered to be the godfather of British music PR. He has worked with some of the most legendary artists of all time: Bowie, the Stones, Prince & Amy Winehouse… to name a few…Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Rod caught up with renowned Australian chef Mitch Orr (head chef at St. Kilda's Prince Dining Room and at Sydney's Kiln at Ace Hotel Sydney), to find out if the professional restaurant business is anything like it is on TV!Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Postpartum, Labor, and Pregnancy Advice (Listener Submissions)
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HEY YALL! In this special episode of The Open Books Podcast, we’re diving into the highs and lows of pregnancy and postpartum with advice straight from YOU, our listeners! From hilarious tips that’ll make you laugh to heartfelt wisdom that’ll make you feel seen, we’re sharing it all. Whether you’re expecting, a new mom, or just love hearing relatab…
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MI Rewind: The Science of Hitting w/ Alexander Morris
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Clay Finck chats with Alexander Morris about the initial things Alex looks at when analyzing a company, why paying up for quality companies is acceptable for long-term investors, how ROIC plays a role in Alex’s investment decisions, why Alex recently added Spotify to his portfolio, how Alex thinks about Spotify’s valuation and their path to profita…
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James M. Scott, "Black Snow: Curtis Lemay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb" (Norton, 2024)
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In our interview about Black Snow: Curtis LeMay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb (W. W. Norton & Company, 2022), James M. Scott discusses the principles and personalities involved in the most destructive air attack in history. Seven minutes past midnight on March 10, 1945, nearly 300 American B-29s thundered into the skies…
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631. RT Rewind: September 2015 Reviews
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We’re going back to September 2015, and I want to ease you into this knowledge, so take a breath, center yourself: that was nine years ago. I don’t get it either but apparently it’s true? JR Ward is on the cover, and there’s all kinds of good stuff inside! Come with us to visit some reviews that are word salad, and some that made me say, a few time…
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Big Pharma, Weight Loss, and Testosterone with Dr. Wittmer | Starting Strength Radio #281
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Rip talks with Dr. Mike Wittmer about the influence of government in telemedicine, the growing role of big pharmaceutical companies in weight loss treatments, and the rise of medications like Ozempic. Dr. Wittmer sheds light on the long-term impact of medication use and testosterone’s effects on fertility.…
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In this conversation, Dan and Conor discuss the importance of positivity and humor in everyday life and in the workplace. Conor shares his CHAPS concept, which stands for Compliment, Hear, Address, Positive, and Smile. He explains how implementing these simple actions can improve employee engagement overall happiness. These strategies can be applie…
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Crime Capsule Exclusive: Sarah Ferris on True Crime and Her Latest Show
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On this week's episode of Crime Capsule, Benjamin Morris talks with producer extraordinaire Sarah Ferris of Evergreen Podcasts and her new show, Watching Two Detectives. About Watching Two Detectives Season One: "If Tomorrow Never Comes" In our gripping first season, "If Tomorrow Never Comes," we unravel the chilling and complex murder of Michael F…
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844: Wacky Tobaccky, Tattoo Tips, & Women Leaders
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We keep planning our reunions, and they never pan out, and it might result in an impromptu Brain Candy meetup. We hear why women in leadership roles are criticized at a much higher frequency than their male counterparts and for more superficial reasons (big surprise). We discuss a new policy at a restaurant who won't let anyone under 30 inside. Hea…
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Dan Stone, "Fate Unknown: Tracing the Missing after World War II and the Holocaust" (Oxford UP, 2023)
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In Fate Unknown: Tracing the Missing after World War II and the Holocaust (Oxford University Press, 2023), Dan Stone tells the story of the last great unknown archive of Nazism, the International Tracing Service. Set up by the Allies at the end of World War II, the ITS has worked until today to find missing persons and to aid survivors with restitu…
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What If… Franz Ferdinand Had Survived Sarajevo?
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We return to our series on historical counterfactuals with the big one: how might WWI have been avoided? David talks to Chris Clark, author of The Sleepwalkers, the definitive history of the July crisis of 1914, to explore how it might have turned out differently. What would have happened if Franz Ferdinand had survived the assassination attempt in…
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201: The Fox And The Hound with Rachel Connolly
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Writer Rachel Connolly joins us to talk about Disney’s The Fox And The Hound (1981). We’re asking all the big questions this episode, questions like: why does Disney keep making sexy foxes? How much, if any, moral instruction do children take from the media they consume? Did the worm in Snow White have a face? And many more. Rachel is @RachelConnol…
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Publishing Talks Interview with Leah Paulos Press Shop PR
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Publishing Talks began years ago as a series of conversations with book industry professionals and others involved in media and technology. Most of these interviews originally involved the future of publishing, books, and culture, talking with people in the book industry about how publishing is evolving in the context of technology, culture, and ec…
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Understanding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) with Toby Mildon
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In this insightful episode I sit down with with Toby Mildon, an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Architect and founder of Mildon, a consultancy specialising in creating inclusive workplaces. Toby shares his journey from IT consulting and healthcare technology to becoming a full-time EDI professional at the BBC and eventually founding his own consul…
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E. J. Fagan, "The Thinkers: The Rise of Partisan Think Tanks and the Polarization of American Politics" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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Political Scientist E.J. Fagan, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, once worked at a think tank, and has long been interested in the intersecting work of think tanks and politics. Thus, The Thinkers: The Rise of Partisan Think Tanks and the Polarization of American Politics (Oxford UP, 2024) is an o…
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One of highly acclaimed Spider-Man runs of last decade, Superior Spider-Man went into a complete new direction that had impact life on everyone's favorite web-slinger. Writer Dan Slott asked the question, "What make Spider-Man the hero we know today? Why Peter Parker? Can anyone be Spider-Man?" In a unique twist of fate, one of the web slingers arc…
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