Podcasts about also robin

Mark Watson joins Robin and Josie this week to talk about his new novel Contacts. They talk about the differences between writing a novel and a stand up show, trying to stay creative during a pandemic and how constantly being late for gigs means you end up being a lot fitter than you imagined. Also Robin makes Mark show off unread books from his shelf at random. This was a bumper episode so to hear a whole 20 extra minutes of chat, including what films are best to watch after emergency dental procedures, become a supporter at patreon.com/bookshambles

On this episode Robin and Josie are joined by the poet Rachel Long whose debut book My Darling From the Lions has just been released. They chat about shifting from writing bad novels to good poetry, being expected to be an expert on your entire gender and race and discovering poetry on a park bench during a lunch break... Also Robin introduced Josie to some girl's ghost story annuals from the 70s. As always, extended edition for Patreon supporters. Sign up at patreon.com/bookshambles

Tom and Julie are joined by not one but TWO GUESTS this week, comedian Chris Gethard and star of the HBO documentary McMillions, Robin Colombo. Tom and Julie make Chris and Robin interview each other and the stories come spilling out-- McMillions secrets, prison food,Lynyrd Skynyrd, frappes with extra drizzle, and so much more. Also Robin auditions Chris for a spot in the Mob! Plus Tom and Julie give the Business to Jason Mraz and they offer up some Double Threat prompts for the Mr. Skin Challenge!BUY ROBIN COLOMBO'S BOOK HERE:http://www.robinandgloria.comDOUBLE THREAT MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/double-threatSEND CLIPS AND SUBMISSIONS TO:doublethreatpod@gmail.comTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP:*Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/tomandjulieFOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT:https://twitter.com/doublethreatpodhttps://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpodDOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threatTheme song by Mike KrolArtwork by Michael Kupperman

Recorded in the studio in the before times, Robin chats to epidemiologist, podcaster and author Dr Suzi Gage about her book, Say Why to Drugs. They chat about what is and isn't deemed a drug, shifting political opinions about drugs and the difficulties involved with researching drug use. Also Robin talks about the time he once took ecstasy on a canal boat. Support the show to get extended editions of episodes and other goodies at patreon.com/bookshambles

Author Scarlett Thomas joins Robin and a returning Josie this week to chat about her new book Oligarchy. They look at the inspiration provided by boarding schools, the work of Elizabeth Taylor (not that one), Muriel Spark and Angela Carter. Also Robin and Josie both have a bit of a cold. Support the podcast at patreon.com/bookshambles to get extended editions of each and every episode.

We discuss the Toronto Festival of Beer, Lake of the Woods' plans for Winnipeg, Mascot Brewing's new location, a new brewery in Milton, and the death of Chris Funari's career, which slides into talk on beer influencers. Also Robin has a new cat!  Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com   Support us on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/OCBGPodcast  

Time for some Tech Talk! This week the tech mavericks Steven and Robin discuss RNIB's approval of the new accessible energy monitor, which will be available to customers in the summer. Plus there's a look at the top news in tech and a read through the email inbox. Also Robin demonstrates how you can easily find and use emojis with your Mac - which you can find out more here: https://matthewpalmer.net/rocket/ Have an opinion on whats been on today's show? Email techtalk@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #RNIBTechTalk 

The journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed joins Robin and Josie this week to talk about politics, the joy of library books, the joy of putting in brand new book shelves and some of her favourite books. Also Robin is annoyed Billy Wilder wasn't forced to make more films. Support the podcast and network and get things like extended editions of each episode at patreon.com/bookshambles

A rowdy and vividly dishy memoir by the only woman on the masthead of Rolling Stone magazine in the '60s. Stories include stalking the Grateful Dead, sparring with Dennis Hopper, scandalizing fans of David Cassidy and sleeping with a Kennedy. Also: Robin's experience writing for TV (Northern Exposure), writing and producing THE SOPRANOS, and creating Blue Bloods. 5/5 stars

With Robin locked away in jail, and the deadline for the snow-pocalypse approaching rapidly, the team is once again left chasing after possible leads to help them regroup. However, as our heroes search for a way to circumvent prophecy, sinister machinations work against them, and they've got a hell of a fight before them. Also Robin definitely has a deathwish. Like, Anakin Skywalker levels of hubris going on here.   DM Kristen Ippolito   Players Patrick Flood Jess Juan-Aquino Jack Manning

On episode 2 of Fighting is About Fighting, Robin gives an update on the new studio at the Play Dead Art Gallery in Toronto. Also Robin digs into what this podcast series is going to be about. Enjoy the hostilities!

Storyteller Philip Ridley joins Josie and Robin this week to talk about his own art, plays, books and more as well as his early comic book influences, reading to escape and the problems with genre. Also Robin and Josie still haven't read Ulysses. And if you haven’t signed up to the mailing list for Cosmic Shambles, our new adventure launching in January, head to cosmicshambles.com

MICHAEL HAS THE HORN! Also Robin's eyes are dying. Those things aren't related. Also, they talk about music. Mainly FFS, The Wave Pictures, Human Don't Be Angry... Give it a listen.