Podcast appearances and mentions of Alan Bradley

FOLLOW UP: GERMAN COURT SENTENCES DIESELGATE EXECSOver nine and a half years after dieselgate first hit the news, a court in Germany has sentenced four ex Volkswagen Group executives for their part in the scandal. Two were given prison time, with the others being given suspended sentences. Former Group CEO, Martin Winterkorn, is still awaiting trial after several health issues. Click this article link from DW for more. FOLLOW UP: FRANCE CANS ZFES DUE TO COMPLEXITYFrench politicians voted to end low emission zones, as it was part of a wider proposal to make daily life in France more simple. Alan predicted this would be the case, as he had just bought passes for his cars. Statues are being erected in honour of the man bringing a better life to the ordinary people of France. They will know Alan Bradley's name and they will honour it! To read more, click this Connexion article link here. FOLLOW UP: STELLANTIS GET A NEW CEOAfter months of searching, Stellantis have named the ex-Jeep boss, Antonio Filosa, as the new chief executive officer. Also announced is that the leadership team for the 14 brands of the group will be confirmed next month. You can find out more, by clicking this Autocar article link here. APRIL UK CAR PRODUCTION THE WORST FOR 73 YEARSApart from 2020, which was hit by Covid lockdowns, April 2025 was the worst for production since 1952. SMMT suggests that the Easter date and reduced export demand is to blame. Obviously, the call went up to demand UK based incentives to encourage more to buy. Click this Autocar article link here, for more. TOYOTA BRINGING GR COROLLA PRODUCTION TO THE UKOn more positive production news, Toyota is bringing GR Corolla production to the UK. Expected production levels are yet to be announced. To read more, click this Autocar article link here. VOLVO CULLING MORE JOBSVolvo has announced big cuts at it's Swedish bases, with 2200 roles to be made redundant. On top of that, a further 800 jobs will go across the global network. If you wish to find out more, click this Autocar article link here. VAUXHALL GETS A NEW BOSSSteve Catlin will be returning to Vauxhall, where he started his journey in the automotive journey, via Audi, Seat, VW Group and latterly Volvo UK where he headed up the Financial Services division. To read more, click this Car Dealer article link here. UK EV CHARGER PLANNING REQUIREMENTS REMOVEDLillian Greenwood, the Future Roads Minister, has announced that the requirements of planning permission for private and public chargers is to be removed. The hope is that this will help speed up the installation of chargers across the country. For more on this story,

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Cammy is back with the last Extra of season 24/25 as he and Alan Bradley discuss last nights win over Dundee United, and look very much forward to last game of the season against Hibs at Easter Road this weekend. Visit www.betterhelp.com/RANGERS to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bad Nanny, a new two-part documentary on serial fraudster Samantha Cookes begins on RTÉ1 tonight at 9.35. Jerry spoke to director Alan Bradley.

Earlier this year, Samantha Cookes was sentenced to three years in prison for multiple counts of theft and deception. She was found to have posed under numerous fake identities and convinced people she was a victim of discrimination due to her diagnosis of Huntington's disease.‘Bad Nanny', a new two-part documentary on RTÉ One, hears from victims who were conned by Cookes across Ireland and the UK.Alan Bradley, director of Bad Nanny and one of Cookes' victims, Lynn McDonald, joined Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

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UPDATE: Samantha Cookes pleads guilty to fraud. She appears in court for her sentencing but all does not go smoothly. There's an outcry. A shout from the public gallery halts proceedings and Samantha is taken from the dock while the Judge takes stock... Alongside this series, the story of Samantha Cookes has been developed into a 2-part TV documentary entitled Bad Nanny - a co-production between RTÉ and BBC Northern Ireland from Alleycats TV, directed by Alan Bradley. It debuts on RTÉ One TV and RTÉ Player on Monday 12th May at 9.35pm with versions available for audiences on RTÉ Player and BBC iPlayer after it airs on RTÉ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cammy returns with this weeks Extra as he and Alan Bradley discuss a fantastic win across in Turkey as Rangers secured a strong position for next weeks return leg against Fenerbahce. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David welcomes Alan Bradley to discuss Rangers victory over Hearts at Tynecastle. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy is back with Alan Bradley for this weeks Extra, as the lads discuss a fantastic night in the Europa League against USG, finishing in the top 8 and potential opponents, and look forward to Ross County at Ibrox on Sunday. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy is back with Extra as he and Alan Bradley unpack a poor performance in Dundee, what's next for the manager and look forward to this weekends return to Ibrox against St Johnstone on Sunday. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Antonio Michael Downing and CBC Books producers Ryan B. Patrick and Talia Kliot talk about some of the most memorable books to come out this year, Bee Quammie and Lucy Mann recommend children's books your kids are sure to love, and mystery author Alan Bradley talks about learning to say no on this episode of The Next Chapter.

In this Missing Persons Day special, you'll hear from Detective Chief Superintendent Colm Noonan who has responsibility for the Garda Missing Persons Unit, Jerry Bradley, brother of Alan Bradley who went missing in Maynooth, Kildare in 1999 and you'll hear from Dr Hilary Clarke, a scientist from Forensic Science Ireland (FSI). Missing Persons Day, hosted by the Department of Justice, is an annual commemorative day for families and friends to remember their missing loved ones. It's also a day for An Garda Síochána to highlight how we will do all we can to bring those who are missing home and to encourage anyone with information about any missing person to please contact us. You can do so by contacting any Garda Station or by calling the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

Heading into the weekend and wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Tune into this episode to hear a preview of all the festivities happening in Tiny Town this holiday season.  Amy has her book recommendations to help you reach your 2024 reading goals and JoAnn is so excited to introduce our new teen library assistant Arianne! Amy's Book Recommendations Books I've Read Recently That I Enjoyed The Black Bird Oracle by Deb Harkness (5th book in the All Souls Series) 1. A Discovery of Witches 2. Shadow of Night 3. The Book of Life 4. Time's Convert 5. The Black Bird Oracle Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny #19 (!) - audiobook is notable as she has a new Quebecois narrator, Jean Brassard What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust by Alan Bradley #11 in his Flavia DeLuce series   Newish Books I'd Like to Read Now or Never by Janet Evanovitch #31 in her Stephanie Plum series Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music by Rob Sheffield Time of the Child by Niall Williams (set in same town as This is Happiness) The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami   Upcoming Books I'm Looking Forward to Reading Havoc by Christopher Bollen Dec 3, 2024 The Turnglass by Gareth Rubin Dec 3, 2024 Pretty Dead Things by Lilian West Dec 10, 2024 The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis January 5, 2025  

David welcomes Alan Bradley and Cammy Bell to discuss Rangers 2-1 win v St Mirren and look ahead to a massive match up North on Wednesday. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/heartandhand Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul – not his real name – is in his thirties, and he has never had a sexual or romantic relationship. He goes to work and gets on with his colleagues but nobody knows the life of quiet despair that he lives. Nobody knows that he is an ‘incel'. Incels – or involuntary celibates - are men who define themselves as people who cannot find anybody to have a romantic or sexual relationship with, despite wanting one. Incels hang out on the darker fringes of the Internet, commiserating with each other and venting about women and society. It is a deeply misogynistic space, filled with hate speech. It is also filled with loneliness and sadness. Incels, especially in Ireland, rarely speak to the media but we delve into the world of inceldom and discover what the world looks like through their eyes.Warning: This documentary contains adult themes, discusses offensive themes, violence and suicide that could be upsetting or triggering for some people, so please take care. Narrated by Alan Bradley. Produced by Alan Bradley and Nicoline Greer (2024) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIn today's story I interview Mary Kendall, the author of "Bottled Secrets of Rosewood", how her experiences inspire her creativity, and we discuss our favorite authors including Louise Penny, Alan Bradley, and more! If you need more books to add to your TBR, listen to this episode today!Find Mary and her book online here: https://www.marykendallauthor.com/ "After an archeological dig at Rosewood, Miranda's historic house, unearths an ancient blue bottle of questionable origin, it seems to trigger the occurrence of inexplicable and mysterious events. While Brian, the head archeologist, and his team try to figure out the mystery behind the blue bottle, disturbing encounters with the local folks leave Miranda shaken and unsure of the isolated, coastal corner of Virginia where she has moved. In fact, it seems that there are forces at hand trying to oust Miranda from Rosewood with the bottle at the root of it all. When she is awakened one night by an eerie glow at her window and finds a circle of fire around her property, she must decide. Should she leave her dream house or stay--and potentially pay the ultimate price?"Timestamps00:00 Introduction, What are You Reading11:25 Bottled Secrets of Rosewood15:55 Growing up in old and haunted houses and the things that inspiring creativity31:35 Her book journey, advice, and more#podcast #books #reading recommendations____________ There are 4 ways you can help support the channel! -Like and subscribe!-I'm now a bookshop.org affiliate - check out my shop and find your next great read! https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfodyssey -Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookshelfpod - My Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PTGNQWISVZE/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3 _____________ Find Me Online: Podcast: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ Voxer: @artbookshelfodyssey Discord: https://discord.gg/8MFceV2NFe Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey Twitter: @odyssey_podcastInstagram: @bookshelfodysseypodcast

David welcomes Andy McGowan and Alan Bradley to discuss the Gers 1-0 win over Hibs on Sunday - a game unlikely to win any end-of-season awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cammy is here with this weeks Extra alongside Alan Bradley as they discuss a fantastic night in Sweden with a 2-0 win over Malmo in the Europa League opener, and look forward to a fully open Ibrox on Sunday as we return to league action against Hibs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John's guest this week is Alan Bradley, the author of the Flavia DeLuce mystery series. This show was played originally in 2014, but is being reprised because, unlike his commitment in this show to stop at 10 books, he has now, years later, published his 11th and next year his 12th book in this wonderful series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix take us on a romp through absurd, witty, nonsensical, and funny books that will add a delightful touch of comedic relief to your life.Topics Discussed:[2:45] Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams[8:25] Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett[14:52] Infernal Devices Series by Cassandra Clare[18:48] Bossypants by Tina Fey[26:38] The Princess Bride by William Goldman[33:02] My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows[38:40] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir[43:27] Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery[47:42] Flavia de Luce Series by Alan Bradley[52:23] A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi LeeOther Resources MentionedSword Catcher by Cassandra ClareThe Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare@henderson_nikThe Lady Janies Series by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi MeadowsThe Martian by Andy WeirThe Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay KristoffPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenHarriet the Spy by Louise FitzhughThe Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi LeeWhat's New at LitJoy?The Dark Artifices Jesse Blackthorn Replica LocketThe Ocean at the End of the Lane Collector's Illustrated Edition by Neil GaimanFollow LitJoy!InstagramTikTokJoin our Lunacorns private membership groupUse the code PODCAST10 for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cammy is back with this weeks Extra as he and Alan Bradley discuss Wednesday nights woeful performance in Dundee as the league challenge continues to fade, what has to be done immediately and in the summer, and what has to change before the Scottish Cup semi-final against Hearts on Sunday at Hampden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Super Sleuth episode, we talk about “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” - aka, the first in the series about our second favorite girl detective of all time, Flavia de Luce. Karen gives us some great background on author Alan Bradley and how this book came to be. Then we dig into poison lipstick, the love of libraries, priceless stamps, the need for a Clue Crew, and how Nancy and Flavia overlap (and don't) in the Venn Diagram of Sleuths. In other news, Karen wants a tertiary understanding of everything in the universe, Kelly wants to visit The Poison Garden, and Karen's mind is blown by a burning question. Don't forget - kick ‘em in the Casanovas!Rated 11.75  poisonous lipsticksRecommendations:“Murder in New York”  (Netflix)Yellowface by R.F. Kuang Support the showhttps://www.instagram.com/itsacluepodcast/

Extra returns this week with Cammy inviting Alan Bradley to discuss Thursday nights Europa League exit against Benfica, and look forward to heading to Dundee on Sunday as we return to league action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Stalked' airs tonight on Virgin Media, and depicts distressing stories.Jarlath Rice, a stalking victim whose stalker was sentenced to four years in prison and Alan Bradley, producer and director of the documentary joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Pauric White knows what's hot or not when it comes to kitchen equipment, Carmine Rodi Falanga offered plenty of pointers on deciphering fake news, Mary Kenny has her finger on the pulse when it comes to the Royal Family and Alan Bradley's new documentary on stalking is well worth checking out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's up, dudes? Did you know there are Christmas references in “Tron,” one of the most ‘80s things ever? Funny or Die even did a promo for a faux holiday special! I've got Scott Leopold from Holly Jolly X'masu and Robert Nicholas from Behind the Bells to talk about this 1982 cult classic!Arcade owner and programmer Kevin Flynn is a former employee of the software corporation ENCOM. Flynn has been trying to hack into ENCOM's mainframe computer to find evidence that ENCOM's senior executive Ed Dillinger stole five video games he created. Unfortunately, Dillinger's supercomputer Master Control Program constantly foils Flynn's efforts and dictates and controls most of the computer systems. One night, Flynn's former girlfriend Lora Baines and ace computer programmer Alan Bradley help Flynn break into ENCOM to shut down the MCP with Alan's security program Tron. While at Lora's ENCOM work station, the MCP uses Lora's matter transmission laser on Flynn. It digitizes him and transports him into the computer. Flynn finds himself in an electronic world ruled by the MCP and his evil chief henchman Sark. There low-level computer programs are the alter egos of their creators and are forced to compete in gladiatorial games. Flynn, as a User, is capable of fantastic feats within the computer world. With help from Tron, a heroic and fearless security program and his lover, Yori, Flynn sets out destroy the MCP and help Tron liberate the system from the MCP's control. Destroying the MCP is Flynn's only way of returning to the real world. Oh, and let's not forget Don Deluise, Burt Reynolds, and Santa! Merry Cyber-Christmas, Master Control Program!Santa Claus reference? Check. Reindeer flotilla? Yep. Santa riding a Recognizer? Definitely! So grab your Identity Disc, hop on a Light Cycle, and ride into this episode!Holly Jolly X'masuFB: @HollyJollyXmasuTwitter: @HollyJollyXmasuIG: @hollyjollyxmasuBehind the BellsFB: @BehindtheBellsIG: @behind_the_bells_podcastCheck us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Cammy returns with this weeks Extra as he and Alan Bradley discuss Wednesdays performance at Tynecastle, and look forward to this weekends game against Dundee at Ibrox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cammy returns with Extra as the proper football returns and he and Alan Bradley discuss goings on during the international break and look forward to Sundays return to league action with Rangers heading up to Pittodrie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No way would Julie O'Donoghue ever countenance fining parents for noisy children in her cafe or any restaurant. Sleep expert Lucy Wolfe spoke about the importance of good sleep in the teenage years. Tom Wright told the story of how he came up with his Cultec carbon-fibre hurling sticks and Alan Bradley's new documentary sensitively reveals the story of one young boy and the high level of suicide in the travelling community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martyn is back and this time is joined by Alan Bradley and Andy McGowan as they discuss Walter Smith's role at the very end of 1985/86, the World Cup in Mexico, the stories behind those sensational transfers and that eventful opening day at Easter Road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary: It's a holly, jolly holiday here on Hearts & Daggers! Today, Holly and Devin discuss books set during this holiday season. Whatever holiday you do (or don't) celebrate, these co-hosts appreciate the season for its coziness, the twinkling lights, and an excuse to spike hot chocolate with Bailey's Irish Cream before the seasonal depression really hits. Both books this round are on the lighter side, and for Holly that means just one (1) murder.  Topics Discussed: The Heart (5:26): Devin discussed The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox, a book chockablock full of fun romance tropes. Cass and Charlie are identical twin sisters living very different lives; Charlie is a glamorous cooking show co-host down in LA, while Cass helps run their parents' bakery in their quiet, quaint hometown. Due to a series of unfortunate (or fortunate?) events, they switch places without telling anyone and get a taste for how the other twin lives. Her key takeaways were: Written under a penname by two Canadian journalist/authors, The Holiday Swap is a delightful combo of The Princess Switch, The Parent Trap, and the entire Hallmark Channel without, somehow, being too much in a single book.  Cass and Charlie are endearing protagonists and their love interests (a Physician's Assistant and a Firefighter) are unique, interesting, and just the right amount of stereotypically hunky.  Unlike many holiday romances, the side characters in this novel are well-rounded and complete, adding depth to a light romance that does in fact include a small-town holiday festival with vendor booths, hot coco, and ice skating.  The Dagger (20:28): Holly discussed I Am Half Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley, the fourth book in the Flavia de Luce mystery series. Set at Christmastime in 1950s England, Flavia's family rents their derelict mansion out to a film crew for the holidays after they fall on hard times financially. Flavia is principally focused on finally catching Santa by concocting a glue that will stick him to the chimney flue, but when someone is found murdered in the mansion this 11 year-old pivots with gusto. Her key takeaways were: Written from Flavia's point of view, the book runs rampant with philosophical, literary, and mythological references with lots of dry wit and humor that allows our youthful protagonist to really shine.  Bradley weaves in some Sherlockian moments in the novel; Flavia has chemical expertise and attention to detail that helps her notice aspects of crime scenes or corpses that the detectives all miss. Overall, the mystery itself was a bit lacking but the biting wit of the writing and a young narrator we can root for made this novel a true holiday delight for anyone who loves murder but also cozy season.  Hot On the Shelf (44:27): Devin: Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun Holly: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon What's Making Our Hearts Race (47:34): Devin: Single All The Way on Netflix Holly: The Menu (film) Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

Eines muss ich vorweg schicken: Wir haben es hier nicht definitiv mit einem Jugendroman zu tun, obwohl man sich natürlich glücklich schätzen kann, wenn Jugendliche diesen Roman lesen und auch genießen können. Sicher ist Flavia de Luce ein elfjähriges Mädchen, aber - wie wir gleich sehen werden - unterscheidet sie sich in fast jeder Hinsicht von dem, was man von einem 11-jährigen Mädchen erwarten kann. Tatsächlich ist die ganze Reihe vom Goldenen Zeitalter der Krimis durchtränkt, beeinflusst von der Wertschätzung des Autors für die Arbeit von Chesterton, Agatha Christie, Conan Doyle oder Dorothy L. Sayers. Das heißt, dass es sich um herrlich altmodische Krimis handelt, die mit einigen intellektuellen Seitenhieben aufwarten. Musik von Kevin MacLeod. Folge direkt herunterladen

Lust auf einen kurzen, knackigen TAG? Ich auch! Auf geht's mit dem „The goodreads“-TAG, bei dem ich rund um zehn Fragen alles zu meinem goodreads-Account loswerde. Ihr findet mich auf goodreads übrigens unter https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/126342304-podcast-b-cherreich. Gesehen habe ich den „The goodreads“-TAG bei LilyCReads auf YouTube. Das sind die Fragen: Was war das letzte Buch, dass du als „gelesen“ markiert hast? Welches Buch liest du gerade? Welches war das letzte Buch, dass du mit „Want to read“/“möchte ich lesen“ markiert hast? Welches Buch planst du, als nächstes zu lesen? Nutzt du die Sterne-Bewertungen? Nimmst du an der Jahreschallenge teil? Hast du eine Wunschliste? Welches Buch planst du, als nächstes zu kaufen? Wer ist dein Lieblingsautor/deine Lieblingsautorin? Bist du in Gruppen eingetreten? Dabei erwähne ich: „Tod an der Schlei“ von Arnd Rüskamp* „Tschick“ von Wolfgang Herrndorf „Endsinger“ von Jay Kristoff „Der Gesang der Flusskrebse“ von Delia Owens „Verliebt in deine schönsten Seiten“ von Emily Henry „Among Thieves“ von MJ Kuhn „Das Reich der Vampire“ von Jay Kristoff* „Aurora erleuchtet“ von Jay Kristoff und Amie Kaufman* „Die Zeuginnen“ von Margaret Atwood „Carrie Soto is back“ von Taylor Jenkins Reid „Malibu Rising“ von Taylor Jenkins Reid Die AutorInnen Jay Kristoff, Juliet Marillier, John Irving, Alan Bradley, Andreas Gruber, Diana Gabaldon, Julie Cohen, Ursula Poznanski, Arnd Rüskamp. Wie würdet ihr diese zehn Fragen beantworten? Fühlt euch gerne getaggt und beantwortet die Fragen unten in den Kommentaren oder auf eurem eigenen Blog/Podcast/YouTube-Kanal. Eure Ilana *Das Buch wurde mir als Rezensionsexemplar vom Verlag oder dem Autor/der Autorin zur Verfügung gestellt. Ich benutze Affiliate Links von Amazon.de, d.h. ich erhalte eine Provision, wenn ihr sie klickt und Produkte bestellt. Näheres siehe “Impressum und Rechtliches“.

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They're librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Christine picks The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They're librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Christine picks The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

In the debut episode of CHRONICLE: The Rangers Journey, we are joined by Alan Bradley to look back on how much the need for revolution was at Rangers between 1978 and 1986 with the club struggling to compete at the top level in Scottish Football under John Greig and Jock Wallace before a real statement of intent arrived at Ibrox in April of 1986. Join us every week with a new episode of CHRONICLE: The Rangers Journey as we look back in detail of the situation at the club on and off the field from 1988 when Rangers were taken over by businessman David Murray all the way till 2021 when Steven Gerrard clinched the club's historic 55th league title. Never miss a moment, podcast or article on SM Media as you can follow us below on all our platforms. Website - https://thesmmediaent.wordpress.com/ YouTube - https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCO40v_nSWgc6WjmzF4IR68g Twitter - https://twitter.com/SMMediaEnt?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SMMediaEnt/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smmediaent/?hl=en iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sm-media/id1528862527 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1iPnMJSgUPj4f0U58DHI9J?si=iVlyktAZTlOcDLPBvbLhzQ SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/fD17rkT6o5NNVaPj7

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They're librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica picks The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley.

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They're librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica picks The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers. Start reading now to join us for the next episode on The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley.

Judge the book by its cover or judge the book by its title? We're doing the latter today by talking about books that we picked up because they have got an amazing titles. You will also get a lesson on the right way to say the name "Thrawn". Books mentioned in this episode: Mrs Death Misses Death by Salena Godden, The Sweetness At the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley, Star Wars: Thrawn by Timothy Zahn, and The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepitfictional/message

Message from Missionary Alan Bradley on March 17, 2022

In this encore episode of the Unabridged Podcast, we each share some cozy read recommendations with you. After our Bookish Check-in, we talk about what makes a cozy read for us, and then we each share one that we've loved. The books we chose include Alan Bradley's Flavia de Luce series, Colleen Wright's The White Christmas Inn, and Alexis Hall's Boyfriend Material. We end the episode with our Give Me One . . . Cozy Comfort.   Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the episode.   Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page.   Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. | Join our Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge. | Visit our curated list of books at Bookshop.org. | Become a patron on Patreon. | Check out our Merch Store. | Visit the resources available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store.

BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 2 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki, Kelly, and Tilly! Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and pair it with a drink inspired by the book.In this episode, we're talking about the first book in the beloved Flavia de Luce mystery series, “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by Alan Bradley, which was first published in 2009.The drink we've chosen to pair with this episode is called a Cucumber Cooler cocktail, made with gin, cucumber, lime, tonic water, mint, and sugar. Since most of the action takes place in Flavia's family's cucumber patch, we thought it would be fitting to make use of them!"The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie" by Alan Bradley: https://tinyurl.com/bde9vkmjWant to support our little podcast? Please consider donating to our Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/byobpodcastWebsite: https://bringyourownbook.buzzsprout.com/Tiktok: @bringyourownbookpodcastInstagram: @byobookpodcastFacebook: @byobookpodcastTwitter: @byobookpodcast

For our November Unabridged Book Club pick, we had so much fun reading this classic novel, Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables (Amazon | Bookshop.org). We also shared our pairings including Alan Bradley's The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, and Fannie Flagg's Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man. Sara, Jen, and Ashley all have different levels of experience with this classic novel, so it was super fun discussing our personal experiences with it!   Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the episode. Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page. Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. | Join our Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge. | Visit our curated list of books at Bookshop.org. | Become a patron on Patreon. | Check out our Merch Store. | Visit the resources available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store.

This year, BodyWhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland have reported a 110% increase in men seeking help for eating distress. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/11/18130219/BodyWise_1811.mp3"][/audio] While the perception is that it is something that typically affects women, one in four people who are living with an eating disorder identify as male. A new Irish documentary, 'Unspoken', is now giving a voice to men who are living with an eating disorder. Director of the documentary, Alan Bradley, joined Pamela Joyce on Dermot and Dave to chat about the three men who tell their stories, his experience of working with them, and his hopes that it will spark a larger conversation around eating disorders. You can catch the chat by clicking play above and 'Unspoken' is on RTÉ One on the 18th of November at 10:15. If you would like more information or support around disordered eating or eating distress, visit the BodyWhys website.

Our foremost climate expert, Emeritus Professor John Sweeney, who attended COP26 in its entirety, offered his assessment of the outcome. The Boys are Back in Town - Smyth, Coldrick & Byrne and its sure to be brilliant at the Solstice in Navan this weekend! Vet Sinead Kelly answered everything our listeners quizzed her about, Alan Bradley's new documentary addresses a taboo subject and Gerry sailed on with his Rod Stewart story See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beloved Christian historical fiction author, Jane Kirkpatrick, tells the stories of historical women we might otherwise never have known about. Instead of fiction set in historical times and including historical people we all know about, Jane writes about real people whose lives we know little of and fills in gaps history has lost.  It's fiction, but it's so much more. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Why This Author's Authentic Historical Fiction Is So Well-Loved When author Jane Kirkpatrick decided to write biographies of women who inspired or intrigued her, she didn't expect to discover so little information about the women. The first book she wanted to write was about a woman who shared quite a few similarities with her. Of course, they were separated by nearly a century. The problem was, most of what she found were only references to being the wife of someone else. That and an obituary. But further search and research finally produced enough information to create a spine for a story she'd have to fill in with how, as Betty Smith put it in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, "It should have happened." With over thirty fiction and nonfiction works, Jane Kirkpatrick offers a look at the strong, resilient women of American history and explores their stories or the stories that might have been. Those rich nuggets of fact woven into the stories gives these novels an authenticity not always found in Christian historical fiction.  Perhaps that's why I love her books so much.  Even when I don't like how things happen, it's because Jane Kirkpatrick didn't get to orchestrate the whole story. But we discussed more than just the stories she creates. We also discussed the issue of who should tell a story. The accusation of cultural appropriation, or even simple "best choice" can leave an author wondering if a story is "theirs to tell."  Jane and I also explored that idea and agreed that because one person tells a story, doesn't mean someone else can't. Better that someone who doesn't "get" a culture tells the story than it be lost completely.  And how better for someone to learn to appreciate another culture or belief system than to research and write about it? Why not preserve that story to intrigue someone else in the future and see where that person's research takes it? Ultimately, Jane Kirkpatrick writes about real people, in real times, and explores the reality that was their lives through the lens of history... and with a fictional pen.  That perfect blending offers so much more than mere facts or imaginative fiction. It blends them both into a beautiful harmony of words, events, and stories. When not writing or researching, books Jane loves to read include historical fiction by authors such as Susan Meissner and mysteries by authors such as Louise Penny, Alan Bradley (the one she couldn't remember), and Donna Leone. I enjoyed discovering she reads one of my favorites--Jacqueline Windspear The Healing of Natalie Curtis by Jane Kirkpatrick Classically trained pianist and singer Natalie Curtis isolated herself for five years after a breakdown just before she was to debut with the New York Philharmonic. Guilt-ridden and songless, Natalie can't seem to recapture the joy music once brought her. In 1902, her brother invites her to join him in the West to search for healing. What she finds are songs she'd never before encountered--the haunting melodies, rhythms, and stories of Native Americans. But their music is under attack. The US government's Code of Offenses prohibits America's indigenous people from singing, dancing, or speaking their own languages as the powers that be insist on assimilation. Natalie makes it her mission not only to document these songs before they disappear but to appeal to President Teddy Roosevelt himself, who is the only man with the power to repeal the unjust law. Will she succeed and step into a new song . . . and a new future? Award-winning author Jane Kirkpatrick weaves yet another lyrical tale based on a true story that will keep readers captivated to the very end. You can find out more about Jane and find links to her social media on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Hi Listeners, On this week's episode I spend almost a full half hour talking to Canadian author, Alan Bradley. He is the author of the Flavia De Luce mystery series, a series of 10 books. He talks to me about writing the series and his life growing up in Canada. Also, the News Nerds listener challenge is back from it's little vacation! Read it here:⬇️ Take the name of a well known children's author or the name that he or she goes by and rearrange the first 3 letters to make a word that can be found in one of this author's book titles. When you have the answer, go to our website, newsnerdspodcast.com and click the contact button to submit your answer. Another way to submit your answer is to send me a voice message. Tired of using your fingers to type? Want to hear yourself on News Nerds (if you win that is...)? Then a voice message is the right option for you. Send one in at anchor.fm/newsnerds/message. A correct answer will be selected at random next Wednesday. If you are the winner, your email or message will be read or played on next week's episode of News Nerds. You will be contacted if you are the winner and additional instructions will be included. Also, News Nerds was just featured on public radio!!! MTPR or Montana Public Radio just released a great piece about me and how I created this show. Listen to that segment by clicking here! Thanks for waiting for this episode. I was in Missoula, Montana rafting the rapids and hastily drove away without telling you. Ezra --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/newsnerds/message