Podcasts about Oscar Wilde

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Author John Boyne tells Oliver about his alternate history of Oscar Wilde in his new novel, 'The Weight of Angels' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Um homem mata uma ex-namorada. Uma amiga da vítima pede que se averigue o que falhou, uma vez que ele já antes matara uma ex-namorada, cumprira pena de prisão e estava ainda em liberdade condicional. O que falhou? O Homem Que Matou Duas Vezes é uma investigação de Ana Cristina Pereira, que escreveu os guiões e faz a narração, com produção de Inês Rocha, revisão de Inês Rocha e Sara de Melo Rocha, sonoplastia de Margarida Adão, música do genérico de Tiago Orato, ilustrações de José Carvalheiro e produção executiva de Amílcar Correia. A série narrativa, de sete episódios, vai além da reconstrução dos crimes cometidos por João Pedro Oliveira. Recupera a história das vítimas e do homem que as matou ao mesmo tempo que escrutina o sistema. Para conhecer a história toda, ouça os próximos seis episódios. Se precisa de ajuda, ligue para o Serviço de Informação às Vítimas de Violência Doméstica da CIG: 800 202 148. Ou para a linha de Apoio à Vítima da APAV: 116 006. Outros créditos: som recolhido em manifestação em Lisboa, em 2024, de grupo de mulheres a cantar Canción Sin Miedo, com música e letra de Vivir Quintana; trailer Retrato de Dorian Gray, filme de 2009, realizado por Oliver Parker, com guião de Toby Finlay, a partir da obra homónima de Oscar Wilde.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Um homem mata uma ex-namorada. Uma amiga da vítima pede que se averigue o que falhou, uma vez que ele já antes matara uma ex-namorada, cumprira pena de prisão e estava ainda em liberdade condicional. O que falhou? O Homem Que Matou Duas Vezes é uma investigação de Ana Cristina Pereira, que escreveu os guiões e faz a narração, com produção de Inês Rocha, revisão de Inês Rocha e Sara de Melo Rocha, sonoplastia de Margarida Adão, música do genérico de Tiago Orato, ilustrações de José Carvalheiro e produção executiva de Amílcar Correia. A série narrativa, de sete episódios, vai além da reconstrução dos crimes cometidos por João Pedro Oliveira. Recupera a história das vítimas e do homem que as matou ao mesmo tempo que escrutina o sistema. Para conhecer a história toda, ouça os próximos seis episódios. Se precisa de ajuda, ligue para o Serviço de Informação às Vítimas de Violência Doméstica da CIG: 800 202 148. Ou para a linha de Apoio à Vítima da APAV: 116 006. Outros créditos: som recolhido em manifestação em Lisboa, em 2024, de grupo de mulheres a cantar Canción Sin Miedo, com música e letra de Vivir Quintana; trailer Retrato de Dorian Gray, filme de 2009, realizado por Oliver Parker, com guião de Toby Finlay, a partir da obra homónima de Oscar Wilde.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Desde la Inglaterra victoriana hasta los tribunales de Los Ángeles, existen juicios que trascendieron las leyes para convertirse en fenómenos mediáticos.En este episodio de Interesante Historia se repasan cuatro procesos judiciales que cautivaron a la opinión pública de su época: la condena de Oscar Wilde en 1895, el escandaloso juicio contra la reina Carolina de Brunswick en 1820, el proceso a Mark David Chapman por el asesinato de John Lennon, y el histórico 'juicio del siglo' contra O. J. Simpson.Acompáñanos en un recorrido por la manera en que la prensa, la radio y la televisión han moldeado (y en ocasiones decidido), el destino de los acusados más famosos de la historia.Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/interesante-historia--5241488/support.

At London's Highgate Cemetery, visitors report ghostly figures among the Victorian tombs, and in New Orleans, people say Voodoo queen Marie Laveau still walks the cemetery where she's buried. Some of the people who leave letters at the graves of Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison in Paris's Père Lachaise Cemetery say they've sensed the men they came to visit. Why are so many cemeteries full of ghosts? EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/GraveCompanyREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/msekwjFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Cemeteries are more than just resting places for the dead; they are steeped in history, emotion, and, some believe, paranormal activity. We'll explore the eerie tales and scientific theories that make these hallowed grounds a focal point for ghostly encounters. (Unveiling The Secrets of Spirits At Cemeteries) *** Ever driven down a dark, winding country road and felt the hair on the back of your neck stand up? It's very possible you did if you were traveling down Sleepy Hollow Road. This isn't the Washington Irving tale of a hamlet in New York State – this is an infamous road in Kentucky with eerie legends of ghostly hearses, time warps, satanic rituals and haunted bridges. (The Sleepy Hollow of Kentucky) *** In the picturesque village of Bennington, Vermont, 18-year-old Paula Jean Welden disappeared on a chilly December afternoon in 1946. The case took many twists, including a fruitless search in the wilderness, misleading clues, and even the formation of the Vermont State Police due to criticism of the investigation. To this day, Paula's fate remains unknown. (Vanished: The Unsolved Disappearance of Paula Jean Welden”) *** In 1968, Spain experienced an unprecedented wave of UFO and humanoid sightings that left many mystified, terrified… and mesmerized. From encounters with mysterious figures in homes, to bizarre sightings outdoors, 1968 had the entire country of Spain talking about aliens from outer space. (1968: The Year Of High Strangeness) *** Despite humanity's efforts to control nature, sometimes the natural world pushes back in unexpected and chaotic ways. From a pigeon poop-induced blackout in Japan to a squirrel terrorizing a Welsh town, animals can disrupt our lives… and sometimes in humorous ways. (Man Vs Nature – When Animals Wreak Havoc) *** On a stormy night in April 1893, two condemned prisoners at Sing Sing Prison blinded a guard with pepper spray, and executed a daring escape down the Hudson River that left authorities baffled and the public enthralled. (The Great Escape From Sing Sing) *** You seemed to like my new film noir story idea, so I have another Murder Noir tonight – based on a true case from Halloween Day, 1981 when 11-year-old Karl Heikell told his parents he was going for a walk in Calumet, Michigan. He never returned home. (Murder Noir: The Case of the Vanishing Trick-or-Treater) *** Did pterosaurs, the ancient flying reptiles, truly vanish millions of years ago, or do they still soar through our skies? We'll look at claims of modern-day sightings, some controversial theories, and a tantalizing photograph that challenges their extinction. Could these prehistoric flying giants still be among us in hiding?CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:00:46.290 = Show Open00:04:10.752 = Unveiling The Secrets of Spirits In Cemeteries00:15:47.037 = The Great Escape From Sing Sing ***00:20:30.562 = Vanished: the Unsolved Disappearance of Paula Jean Welden00:26:47.119 = The Sleepy Hollow of Kentucky00:35:17.677 = 1968: The Year of High Strangeness ***00:42:16.336 = Man Vs Nature – When Animals Wreak Havoc00:53:36.056 = In Search Of Living Pterosaurs (links to photos below) ***00:57:27.925 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“In Search of Living Pterosaurs” by David Albaugh for BasementOfTheBizarre.com (used with permission):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjvb29mrPHOTO OF PTEROSAUR FROM CIVIL WAR: https://weirddarkness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PterosaurPhotoFromCivlWar.pngPHOTO OF PTEROSAUR FROM OLD WEST, NAILED TO BARN: https://weirddarkness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PterosaurPhotoFromOldWest.png“Unveiling The Secrets Of Spirits In Cemeteries” sources: ***Encyclopaedia Britannica:https://www.britannica.com/topic/burial-death-rite; ***The World History Encyclopedia:https://www.worldhistory.org/burial/; ***Ecobear: https://ecobear.co/resources/dying-and-death/history-of-cemeteries/; ***ThoughtCo: https://www.thoughtco.com/death-and-burial-customs-1421757; ***Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burial“Vanished: The Unsolved Disappearance of Paula Jean Welden” by Gary Sweeney for The-Line-Up.com (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p853yzu“The Sleepy Hollow of Kentucky” source: Todd Atteberry, GothicHorrorStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/e57rjdm8“1968: The Year of High Strangeness” source: Brent Swancer, MysteriousUniverse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpzv8m“Man Vs Nature – When Animal Wreak Havoc” source: George Wilson, ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nkc5nyr6“The Great Escape From Sing Sing” source: Robert Wilhelm, MurderByGaslight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc2mj26d(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: June 07, 2024LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

Beauty doesn't fade. It feeds. Alma Katsu returns to the show to discuss INCARNATE, a brilliant and disturbing remix of Oscar Wilde's THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY for the age of internet start-ups and generative AI.

Content Warning: Discussions of a Sexual Nature and Innuendo Episode Description: #138 Handmade Husbands In this episode, we discuss the folkloresque nature of The Wicker Husband by Ursala Wills and the soon to be released movie, Wicker, based on the story. The Wicker Husband is a literary fairy tale that reminded Katrina of the style of Oscar Wilde, who used fairy talesque stories to dig into deeper social issues. But for this episode, Geoff and Katrina focus on a subcategory for the ATU type 425, Animal Bridegrooms, Search for Lost Husbands. Some of the tales in this category include the motif of a woman making a husband for herself out of various materials. Once he's stolen away, it becomes clear why these tales are included in the “Search for Lost Husbands”. Geoff tells us a tale from West Virginia, called “The Dough Prince” and then Katrina drags us back into The Tale of Tale by Giambattista Basile with “Pretty as a Picture” or “Pintosmalto”. Stories Told: The Dough Prince found in Green Hills of Magic: West Virginia Folktales from Europe by Ruth Ann Musick “Pretty as a Picture” or “Pintosmalto” found in The Tale of Tales by Giambattista Basile   Books and Essays Cited: The Wicker Husband by Ursala Wills Morning Glory Milking Farm by C. M. Nascosta Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson   Other Episodes Mentioned:  #77 The Nightingales(s)| Oscar Wilde and Hans Christian Andersen #14 Cupid and Psyche/ East of the Sun, West of the Moon #27 Beauty and the Beast #93 The Story of Hedgy #10 Russian Winter Fairy Tales #4 Momotaro or the Story of the Son of a Peach #94 and #95 Tale of Tales Part 1 & Part 2

Holly talks about the lack information about Pinel’s family, and how much she’d like to see Oscar Wilde use social media. Tracy discusses the way the Cooley episode narrowed down the scope of her originally planned topic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My interview with one of my favorite speculative/horror authors, Alma Katsu, whose latest book, Incarnate, is a cross between Rumpelstiltskin, Oscar Wilde's Picture Of Dorian Gray, and digital urban legend. We discussed, (1) the rapidly growing online contemporary folklore / horror scene, a.k.a. "creepy-pastas," (2) how AI won't ever replace real art, and (3) why the golden age of horror storytelling is NOW. Order Mark's novel Bunyan and Henry. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Blaze. The Thoughtful Bro is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm and Writer's Bone.

Before he was one of Broadway's youngest Tony nominees, the voice of Donatello, or a hot tot  recording artist, Barry Gordon was a door-to-door performing toddler, entertaining any neighbor who would answer.Barry joins Weezy and Lisa to reflect on an extraordinary career that began when, at age three, he entered The Ted Mack Amateur Hour and placed second with his heart wrenching interpretation of Johnny Ray's “Cry.”Barry shares the invaluable lessons he learned from his father, whose instinctive "method" approach to acting and song interpretation encouraged him to search for the deeper meaning inside every performance. He explains why he considered himself a character actor even as a child, and how that mindset eased his transition into adult roles. As a small boy, Barry shared the stage and held his own with Milton Berle, Jerry Lewis, Elvis Presley, Jack Benny, Danny Thomas and Perry Como. By thirteen, he was starring on Broadway in A Thousand Clouds with Jason Robards and Sandy Dennis. Barry admits that opening night was less terrifying than his Bar Mitzvah. In the film version of that role, Barry was pushing fourteen and to disguise his growth spurt, Jason Robards wore lifts. Barry's career included a record deal and the hit Christmas novelty song, “Nuttin' for Christmas.” As a young adult Barry starred in sitcoms including Barney Miller, Fish and The New Dick Van Dyke Show before moving into voice work and landing the role of Donatello in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.We also take a look at his latest creative endeavor, writing and producing a new musical called Forever, which reimagines Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray as the story of a ‘60s rock star, using race as a modern parallel to the novel's themes of class and privilege.And in IMDb Roulette, we celebrate Leave It To Beaver's most heartbreaking guest,  child of divorce, Chopper Cooper. And, with 0 degrees of separation, Barry recognizes Lisa as a Curb cast-mate!In media recommendations -- Lisa: The Rory Scovel Netflix Stand-Up SpecialWeezy: PBS Masterpiece Theatre's The Forsytes Path Points of Interest:Forever MusicalForever on Instagram Forever on FacebookParson's Nose TheaterBarry Gordon on WikipediaBarry Gordon on IMDBBarry Gordon on FacebookBarry Gordon on InstagramRory ScovelThe Forsytes

AGAINST EVERYONE WITH CONNER HABIB 326: FELIX JOHN TAYLOR on THE LIGHT OF THE HERMETIC ORDER OF THE GOLDEN DAWNThe first time I heard about the Golden Dawn, I was in high school. I was gay, Syrian, reading all the time, shunning sports. My town was filled with neo-Nzis and fundamentalists, celebrated stupidity and football players.I wanted to feel something like power in a disempowering place, so I went to Brentano's and found the most startling magic book there. On its cover was a person drawing a pentagram of crackling blue light with a wand. In it, instructions on making magical tools and spellcasting. And in its title, the word magick was written with a K. In contrast to the hell of school, the book represented an academy of magic. I found there allusions to The Golden Dawn, a group from almost a century prior, with secrets of not just power, but antiquity and the cosmos.But they also seemed rigid, too elaborate and hierarchical. Plus I didn't like their most infamous member, Aleister Crowley, so I turned away from them. As I deepened my interests in occultism into adulthood, my pursuit of esoteric christianity, particularly the work of Rudolf Steiner, I steered clear.I've become more sympathetic over time to the Golden Dawn. That doesn't mean I'm going to wade into their rituals, but that a real re-assessment has occurred. So this episodes's guest, librarian and scholar FELIX JOHN TAYLOR 's beautiful book, The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn: Magic Arts and the Occult Revival was a great find for me. In it, he gives a portrait of the Golden Dawn through its key members and its art. A picture emerges of not just a magickal group, but an art and social movement, working to redefine morality for the sake of inclusiveness and creativity. After all, Crowley fell in love with a drag queen at a gay bar in 1897. Oscar Wilde and Edward Carpenter influenced the group. So did Steiner, for that matter! W.B. Yeats brought his Golden Dawn work to revitalize Irish identity.I'm so happy you'll be joining me and Felix John Taylor in this reappraisal.Support the show on Patreon!Make a one-time donation!Buy Felix's book.

Welcome to the longest episode of Queer as Fact yet! In today's podcast we're talking about the author of Dracula, Bram Stoker. Join us to read Bram's intense fanmail to Walt Whitman, discuss his complex relationship with masculinity, and meet a pet monkey. Also featuring a guest star appearance by Oscar Wilde! We'll be following this episode up on the 1st of October with a companion episode on Dracula. Check out our website, where you can find our sources, as well as everything there is to know about Queer as Fact. If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon, checking out our merch, and following us on Instagram, Tumblr and Bluesky. [Image: Black-and-white photo of Bram Stoker, a bearded man wearing a suit and tie. Source.]

Join me for a heartwarming story of a statue and his swallow companion. It's about selflessness, sacrifice and true friendship; a lovely tale by Oscar Wilde that begins with a gentle relaxation together, and ends with soothing waves as you Drift to sleep. Free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsor enVypillow.com. Use the promo code drift for 10% off all purchases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A gentle bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Beatrix Potter's cosy, homely tale The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, read slowly and unhurried for sleep and insomnia relief. This continues the Books at Bedtime strand — also known as Coffee Break for the Soul — from the Calming Anxiety podcast, a series of classic story readings designed as a calming audiobook for restless nights.For the full library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored (Android) or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 (iPhone). Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows little Lucy, who loses her pocket handkerchiefs and climbs a hillside searching for them, all the way to a tiny door and a warm, low-ceilinged kitchen — the home of a small, round washerwoman called Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, who irons and mends laundry for all the neighbouring animals. Unhurried, domestic, and thoroughly soothing, with tea by the fire and freshly laundered bundles for every creature in the valley, it's an easy, gentle listen for falling asleep, insomnia, or quieting an anxious mind before bed. Listeners of last week's Squirrel Nutkin will spot a familiar face among the washing — Nutkin's own little red tailcoat, minus its tail, turns up in Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle's basket. First published in October 1905, Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle is in the public domain worldwide (Potter died in 1943); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. Potter dedicated the book to a real little girl, Lucie Carr, and based Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle herself on her own pet hedgehog of that name and on a Scottish washerwoman, Kitty MacDonald, who worked for her family each summer. This episode continues Beatrix Potter's place in the Books at Bedtime strand, alongside The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, Oscar Wilde's fairy tales, classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Virginia Woolf, and Kate Chopin, and longer serialised reads including Alice in Wonderland, The Time Machine, and The Hound of the Baskervilles, with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A gentle bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Beatrix Potter's charming woodland tale The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, read slowly and unhurried for sleep and insomnia relief. This is a new author joining the Books at Bedtime strand — also known as Coffee Break for the Soul — from the Calming Anxiety podcast, a series of classic story readings designed as a calming audiobook for restless nights.For the full library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored (Android) or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 (iPhone). Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows a cheeky little red squirrel called Nutkin, his brother Twinkleberry, and their cousins as they sail on twig rafts to Owl Island each day, bringing offerings of mice, minnows, and honey to old Mr. Brown, the owl who owns the nut bushes. While the other squirrels ask politely, Nutkin can never resist a rude riddle instead — and by the sixth day, his impertinence very nearly costs him more than his manners. A whimsical, sing-song read full of old English riddles, ideal for falling asleep, insomnia, and quieting an anxious mind before bed. First published in August 1903, Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin is in the public domain worldwide (Potter died in 1943); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. Potter originally wrote the story as a picture letter for a real little girl named Norah Moore, and dedicated the finished book to her — "a story for Norah." This episode introduces Beatrix Potter to the Books at Bedtime strand, joining Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, Oscar Wilde's fairy tales, classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Virginia Woolf, and Kate Chopin, and longer serialised reads including Alice in Wonderland, The Time Machine, and The Hound of the Baskervilles, with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

The Butterfly That Stamped by Rudyard Kipling — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Rudyard Kipling's warm, funny Just So Story The Butterfly That Stamped, read slowly and gently for sleep and insomnia relief. Kipling wrote the Just So Stories specifically as bedtime tales, to be told "just so," word for word, until his own daughter drifted off to sleep — which makes this collection some of the most naturally calming listening in the whole Books at Bedtime strand, also known as Coffee Break for the Soul, from the Calming Anxiety podcast.For the full library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored (Android) or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 (iPhone). Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows the wise King Solomon, his 999 quarrelsome queens, his beloved and clever Queen Balkis, and one very small, very boastful butterfly who claims he can make the whole palace vanish with a single stamp of his foot. Gentle, playful, and quietly wise about marriage and pride, it's an easy, unhurried listen for falling asleep, insomnia, or quieting an anxious mind at the end of the day. First published in 1902 in the collection Just So Stories for Little Children, Rudyard Kipling's The Butterfly That Stamped is in the public domain worldwide (Kipling died in 1936); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. This episode joins the Just So Stories already in the Books at Bedtime strand — How the Whale Got His Throat, The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo, The Elephant's Child, How the Leopard Got His Spots, How the Camel Got His Hump, The Cat That Walked by Himself, and The Beginning of the Armadillos — alongside Oscar Wilde's fairy tales, classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Virginia Woolf, and Kate Chopin, and longer serialised reads including Alice in Wonderland, The Time Machine, and The Hound of the Baskervilles, with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo by Rudyard Kipling — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Rudyard Kipling's rhythmic, chant-like Just So Story The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo, read slowly and gently for sleep and insomnia relief. Kipling wrote the Just So Stories specifically as bedtime tales, to be told "just so," word for word, until his own daughter drifted off to sleep — which makes this one of the most naturally hypnotic stories in the whole Books at Bedtime strand, also known as Coffee Break for the Soul, from the Calming Anxiety podcast.For the full library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored (Android) or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 (iPhone). Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows an ordinary, four-legged grey kangaroo whose wish to be "wonderfully run after" is granted by the little god Nikaar, in the form of Yellow Dog Dingo chasing him right across the middle of Australia until his legs and hop become the kangaroo's forever. Repetitive, sing-song, and almost lulling by design, it's an easy, unhurried listen for falling asleep, insomnia, or quieting an anxious mind at the end of the day. First published in 1902 in the collection Just So Stories for Little Children, Rudyard Kipling's The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo is in the public domain worldwide (Kipling died in 1936); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. This episode joins the Just So Stories already in the Books at Bedtime strand — How the Whale Got His Throat, The Elephant's Child, How the Leopard Got His Spots, How the Camel Got His Hump, The Cat That Walked by Himself, and The Beginning of the Armadillos — alongside Oscar Wilde's fairy tales, classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Virginia Woolf, and Kate Chopin, and longer serialised reads including Alice in Wonderland, The Time Machine, and The Hound of the Baskervilles, with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

Inside The Picture of Dorian Gray with choreographer, Travis Bradley. The Picture of Dorian Gray, is based on the novel by Irish Author, Oscar Wilde. This new work is part of Nashville Ballet's, Live In Studio A, with performances taking place at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, Sept. 11 - 20. 

How the Whale Got His Throat by Rudyard Kipling — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Rudyard Kipling's playful, rhythmic Just So Story How the Whale Got His Throat, read slowly and gently for sleep and insomnia relief. Kipling wrote the Just So Stories specifically as bedtime tales for his own daughter, to be told "just so," word for word, until she drifted off — which makes this one of the most naturally calming stories in the whole Books at Bedtime strand, also known as Coffee Break for the Soul, from the Calming Anxiety podcast.For the full library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored (Android) or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 (iPhone). Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows a very hungry whale, a clever little 'Stute Fish, and a shipwrecked Mariner of "infinite-resource-and-sagacity" whose jack-knife and suspenders solve rather more than anyone expects. Short, whimsical, and full of Kipling's sing-song repetition, it's an easy, unhurried listen for falling asleep, insomnia, or quieting an anxious mind at the end of the day. First published in 1902 in the collection Just So Stories for Little Children, Rudyard Kipling's How the Whale Got His Throat is in the public domain worldwide (Kipling died in 1936); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. This episode joins the Just So Stories already in the Books at Bedtime strand — The Elephant's Child, How the Leopard Got His Spots, How the Camel Got His Hump, The Cat That Walked by Himself, and The Beginning of the Armadillos — alongside Oscar Wilde's fairy tales, classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Virginia Woolf, and Kate Chopin, and longer serialised reads including Alice in Wonderland, The Time Machine, and The Hound of the Baskervilles, with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

The Devoted Friend by Oscar Wilde — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A gentle bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar Wilde's sharply funny fable The Devoted Friend, read slowly and unhurried for sleep and insomnia relief. This continues the Books at Bedtime strand — also known as Coffee Break for the Soul — from the Calming Anxiety podcast, a series of classic story readings designed as a calming audiobook for restless nights. For the full library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669Play store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows kind-hearted little Hans and the rich miller who calls himself Hans's most devoted friend while quietly taking advantage of his generosity. Framed as a story-within-a-story, told by a linnet to a rather pompous water rat beside a pond, it's classic Wilde — witty, satirical, and gently moralising, ideal as an unhurried listen for falling asleep or quieting an anxious mind before bed. First published in 1888 in the collection The Happy Prince and Other Tales, Oscar Wilde's The Devoted Friend is in the public domain worldwide (Wilde died in 1900); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. This episode continues the Books at Bedtime strand, alongside The Selfish Giant, The Happy Prince, The Sphinx Without a Secret, The Nightingale and the Rose, and The Model Millionaire (also by Oscar Wilde), and classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Kate Chopin, and Arthur Conan Doyle — currently working through The Hound of the Baskervilles — with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar Wilde's witty, warm-hearted tale The Model Millionaire, read slowly and gently for sleep, insomnia relief, and unhurried listening. This continues the Books at Bedtime strand — also known as Coffee Break for the Soul — from the Calming Anxiety podcast, a series of classic story readings designed as a calming audiobook for restless or anxious nights. For the full library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows Hughie Erskine, a charming but penniless young man in love, who gives his last coin to a pitiful old beggar sitting for a painter friend — never dreaming the beggar is secretly one of the richest men in Europe. A gentle, quietly funny story about kindness rewarded, rather than anything unsettling — ideal as a sleep story or relaxation audiobook for falling asleep, insomnia, and quieting an anxious mind before bed. First published in the newspaper The World in June 1887, and later collected in Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories in 1891, Oscar Wilde's The Model Millionaire is in the public domain worldwide (Wilde died in 1900); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. This episode continues the Books at Bedtime strand, alongside The Selfish Giant, The Happy Prince, The Sphinx Without a Secret, and The Nightingale and the Rose (also by Oscar Wilde), and classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Kate Chopin, and Arthur Conan Doyle — currently working through The Hound of the Baskervilles — with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

The Nightingale and the Rose by Oscar Wilde — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar Wilde's beautiful, bittersweet fairy tale The Nightingale and the Rose, read slowly and gently for sleep, insomnia relief, and unhurried listening. This continues the Books at Bedtime strand — also known as Coffee Break for the Soul — from the Calming Anxiety podcast, a series of classic story readings designed as a calming audiobook for restless or anxious nights.For the full library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored on iOS:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows a heartbroken young student who longs for a single red rose to win the girl he loves, and the little nightingale in the oak tree above who resolves, quietly and selflessly, to give him one. A gentle, atmospheric fable about love and sacrifice rather than anything unsettling — ideal as a sleep story or relaxation audiobook for falling asleep, insomnia, and quieting an anxious mind before bed. First published in 1888 in the collection The Happy Prince and Other Tales, Oscar Wilde's The Nightingale and the Rose is in the public domain worldwide (Wilde died in 1900); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. This episode continues the Books at Bedtime strand, alongside The Selfish Giant, The Happy Prince, and The Sphinx Without a Secret (also by Oscar Wilde), and classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Kate Chopin, and Arthur Conan Doyle — currently working through The Hound of the Baskervilles — with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

“Send Coach John a message”I found a very powerful post from Mindful Maven (@mindfulmaven_) where this truthful quote was shared:  “Sooner or later we all have to pay for what we do.” ~ Oscar Wilde.  What a true statement for sure.  The bill always comes due for our choices, how we carry ourselves, what we do to (and for) others, every decision, etc.  Some are small of course and nobody else knows about them. Other choices we make - well, they are well known and others do know about them…. Both the good and not so good. This is not meant to weigh us down as to being worried about everything we do.  For me, it's something I need to keep making good choices, build good habits, keep learning and growing by reading & listening more to things that help me be my best.  We will all be remembered for what we did throughout our lives.  It might as well have been for good instead of bad. Keep growing to be your best self my friends.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

The Sphinx Without a Secret by Oscar Wilde — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar Wilde's quietly haunting tale The Sphinx Without a Secret, read slowly and gently for sleep, insomnia relief, and unhurried listening. This continues the Books at Bedtime strand — also known as Coffee Break for the Soul — from the Calming Anxiety podcast, a series of classic story readings designed as a calming audiobook for restless or anxious nights. For the full library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows Lord Murchison, who confides in an old Oxford friend over dinner in Paris about a mysterious widow he has fallen for in London, a woman wrapped in secrecy who insists her letters go to a lending library rather than her own home. A slow, unhurried mystery rather than anything unsettling — ideal as a sleep story or relaxation audiobook for falling asleep, insomnia, and quieting an anxious mind before bed. First published under the title "Lady Alroy" in 1887, and later renamed The Sphinx Without a Secret by Wilde himself when it was collected in Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories in 1891, this Oscar Wilde tale is in the public domain worldwide (Wilde died in 1900); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. This episode continues the Books at Bedtime strand, alongside The Selfish Giant and The Happy Prince (also by Oscar Wilde) and classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Kate Chopin, and Arthur Conan Doyle — currently working through The Hound of the Baskervilles — with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde (Part 1) — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar Wilde's beloved fairy tale The Happy Prince, read slowly and gently for sleep, insomnia relief, and quiet, unhurried listening. This is Part 1 of a two-part reading in the Books at Bedtime strand — also known as Coffee Break for the Soul — from the Calming Anxiety podcast, a series of classic story readings designed as a calming audiobook for anxious or restless nights.For the full library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored on iOS:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows a gilded statue high above a city, and the little swallow who stops to shelter at his feet — and stays to hear what the statue has seen from up there. Part 2 continues and completes the story, out soon on the main feed. No jump scares, no urgency, nothing to keep your mind alert — just a slow, unhurried voice and a classic tale, ideal as a sleep story or relaxation audiobook for falling asleep, insomnia, and quieting an anxious mind before bed. First published in 1888 in the collection The Happy Prince and Other Tales, Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince is in the public domain worldwide (Wilde died in 1900); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. This episode continues the Books at Bedtime strand, alongside The Selfish Giant (also by Oscar Wilde) and classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Kate Chopin, and Arthur Conan Doyle — currently working through The Hound of the Baskervilles — with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar Wilde's beloved fairy tale The Selfish Giant, read slowly and gently for sleep, insomnia relief, and quiet, unhurried listening. This is the first instalment of Books at Bedtime — also known as Coffee Break for the Soul — from the Calming Anxiety podcast, a strand of classic story readings designed as a calming audiobook for anxious or restless nights. If you'd like the whole library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored on iOS:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows a selfish giant who banishes children from his beautiful garden — only for it to fall into an endless winter until he learns, slowly and gently, what it means to let love back in. No jump scares, no urgency, nothing to keep your mind alert — just a slow, unhurried voice and a classic tale, ideal as a sleep story or relaxation audiobook for falling asleep, insomnia, and quieting an anxious mind before bed. First published in 1888 in the collection The Happy Prince and Other Tales, Oscar Wilde's The Selfish Giant is in the public domain worldwide (Wilde died in 1900); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. This episode is part of the ongoing Books at Bedtime strand, alongside classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Kate Chopin, and Arthur Conan Doyle — currently working through The Hound of the Baskervilles — with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: Westminster Theatre Debuts the Importance of Being Earnest Elizabeth Griffee Westminster University is opening its spring play, Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, this Friday. University of Utah reporter Elizabeth Griffee is there right now to give us a behind-the-scenes look.

Ancient Greek lives on in our culture in surprising ways. Sometimes funny - the word for an actor, hupokrites, gives us 'hypocrite'; sometimes beautiful - an astronaut is literally a sailor of the skies. And that's before we get to the myths which gave us our Achilles heel or our Midas Touch. And what about crocodile tears, which comes from the Greek's belief that crocodiles cried while eating their victims! Greek To Us: The Fascinating Ancient Greek That Shapes Our World (Bloomsbury, 2026) is a learned but always entertaining journey through the world of the Ancient Greeks, their extraordinary language and how it has shaped our own understanding of the world today. After all, what is language but the frame through which we understand the world? Davie aims to bring more than just humour, he seeks to trace the thread of ancient Greek thought that runs through our own civilization, always with the lightness of touch and fascinating etymology. We meet Eros and Aphrodite, Alexander the Great and Oscar Wilde, the stoics, Epicurus and Sparta.While this is a book about language and the touching and illuminating presence of the ancient Greeks in our current words, it's also about how Ancient Greece shapes our culture today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Ancient Greek lives on in our culture in surprising ways. Sometimes funny - the word for an actor, hupokrites, gives us 'hypocrite'; sometimes beautiful - an astronaut is literally a sailor of the skies. And that's before we get to the myths which gave us our Achilles heel or our Midas Touch. And what about crocodile tears, which comes from the Greek's belief that crocodiles cried while eating their victims! Greek To Us: The Fascinating Ancient Greek That Shapes Our World (Bloomsbury, 2026) is a learned but always entertaining journey through the world of the Ancient Greeks, their extraordinary language and how it has shaped our own understanding of the world today. After all, what is language but the frame through which we understand the world? Davie aims to bring more than just humour, he seeks to trace the thread of ancient Greek thought that runs through our own civilization, always with the lightness of touch and fascinating etymology. We meet Eros and Aphrodite, Alexander the Great and Oscar Wilde, the stoics, Epicurus and Sparta.While this is a book about language and the touching and illuminating presence of the ancient Greeks in our current words, it's also about how Ancient Greece shapes our culture today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Ancient Greek lives on in our culture in surprising ways. Sometimes funny - the word for an actor, hupokrites, gives us 'hypocrite'; sometimes beautiful - an astronaut is literally a sailor of the skies. And that's before we get to the myths which gave us our Achilles heel or our Midas Touch. And what about crocodile tears, which comes from the Greek's belief that crocodiles cried while eating their victims! Greek To Us: The Fascinating Ancient Greek That Shapes Our World (Bloomsbury, 2026) is a learned but always entertaining journey through the world of the Ancient Greeks, their extraordinary language and how it has shaped our own understanding of the world today. After all, what is language but the frame through which we understand the world? Davie aims to bring more than just humour, he seeks to trace the thread of ancient Greek thought that runs through our own civilization, always with the lightness of touch and fascinating etymology. We meet Eros and Aphrodite, Alexander the Great and Oscar Wilde, the stoics, Epicurus and Sparta.While this is a book about language and the touching and illuminating presence of the ancient Greeks in our current words, it's also about how Ancient Greece shapes our culture today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ancient Greek lives on in our culture in surprising ways. Sometimes funny - the word for an actor, hupokrites, gives us 'hypocrite'; sometimes beautiful - an astronaut is literally a sailor of the skies. And that's before we get to the myths which gave us our Achilles heel or our Midas Touch. And what about crocodile tears, which comes from the Greek's belief that crocodiles cried while eating their victims! Greek To Us: The Fascinating Ancient Greek That Shapes Our World (Bloomsbury, 2026) is a learned but always entertaining journey through the world of the Ancient Greeks, their extraordinary language and how it has shaped our own understanding of the world today. After all, what is language but the frame through which we understand the world? Davie aims to bring more than just humour, he seeks to trace the thread of ancient Greek thought that runs through our own civilization, always with the lightness of touch and fascinating etymology. We meet Eros and Aphrodite, Alexander the Great and Oscar Wilde, the stoics, Epicurus and Sparta.While this is a book about language and the touching and illuminating presence of the ancient Greeks in our current words, it's also about how Ancient Greece shapes our culture today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Ancient Greek lives on in our culture in surprising ways. Sometimes funny - the word for an actor, hupokrites, gives us 'hypocrite'; sometimes beautiful - an astronaut is literally a sailor of the skies. And that's before we get to the myths which gave us our Achilles heel or our Midas Touch. And what about crocodile tears, which comes from the Greek's belief that crocodiles cried while eating their victims! Greek To Us: The Fascinating Ancient Greek That Shapes Our World (Bloomsbury, 2026) is a learned but always entertaining journey through the world of the Ancient Greeks, their extraordinary language and how it has shaped our own understanding of the world today. After all, what is language but the frame through which we understand the world? Davie aims to bring more than just humour, he seeks to trace the thread of ancient Greek thought that runs through our own civilization, always with the lightness of touch and fascinating etymology. We meet Eros and Aphrodite, Alexander the Great and Oscar Wilde, the stoics, Epicurus and Sparta.While this is a book about language and the touching and illuminating presence of the ancient Greeks in our current words, it's also about how Ancient Greece shapes our culture today.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark McGuinness reads and discusses ‘The Disciple' by Oscar Wilde. For a full episode transcript go to: https://amouthfulofair.fm/the-disciple-oscar-wilde/

In the latest installment of our Oscar Wilde series, Naomi and Tim discuss Oscar Wilde's move to Oxford, ascent as a star student, and launch in London to become one of the most famous figures of his day -- a kind of Victorian-era influencer. This is a period in which Wilde begins to emerge is a writer: of beautiful fables to be read to children, and of his book Dorian Gray, which would cause a scandal in London. Patreon subscribers enjoy early access to this episode. A bonus Halfpint episode all about Dorian Gray and its hidden meanings is available on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/theirishpassport/posts/halfpint-dorian-166685376

"Book of Bargains" by Vincent O'Sullivan is a compelling collection of short horror stories that explore the theme of making deals with the devil, both explicitly and figuratively. As a notable literary figure and friend of Oscar Wilde, O'Sullivan captures the essence of human desires and the dark consequences that often accompany them. These tales delve into the moral complexities of ambition and temptation, making them resonate with contemporary audiences who grapple with their own choices and sacrifices. The enduring nature of these narratives lies in their ability to reflect the timeless struggle between good and evil, inviting listeners to confront the bargains they make in their own lives.

Well, well, well, well, well. Elis has officially completed the best gig of his life, and that's even without his routine about Black Bart the pirate. A mere five and a half hours away by train, we have discovered his emotional hinterland: the Eisteddfod in Pembrokeshire.But away from the crowds, the choirs and the clog dancers, away from the druids and the dairy farmers, can our Welsh Hero handle the pressure back in the studio and Cymru Connect away from the motherland?Plus, is Dave the captain of a sinking ship? John seems convinced, after a surprise reading of The Ballad of ‘Reading Jil'. But move over, Oscar Wilde. We have some literary legends of our own as we play a Made Up Game for the ages. Let's just say you'll be seeing The Adventures of Flogworth and Blimp on the shelves very soon...probably.If you're one of our cute rats with something to say, get in touch at hello@elisandjohn.comFor lots of exclusive EJJR #content, join our Patreon at patreon.com/elisandjohn.For weekly visual highlights, head to youtube.com/@elisandjohn.For everything else, head to elisandjohn.com.The Elis James and John Robins Show is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anika sat down with Ryan LaPlante to explore how a group of friends playing Dungeons & Dragons transformed their hobby into Canada's largest tabletop RPG podcast network, Dumb-Dumbs & Dice. The conversation revealed a counterintuitive approach to creative success: treating a highly artistic passion project with the rigorous, data-driven strategy of a tech startup. Ryan's diverse background—from Hollywood screenwriting to mobile games and tech management—offered a masterclass in scaling content, structuring profitable communities, and proving that unapologetic fun is highly monetizable.   In This Episode Why having creative control on the business side is better than chasing traditional Hollywood gatekeepers Starting as a loss leader: losing money for four years before finding the monetization formula The "Rodriguez List" approach: creating high-end content based strictly on the resources you already have The minor cover art and SEO tweaks that resulted in a 20x overnight download explosion Building a content funnel: using comedy to make niche tabletop gaming accessible to the masses Treating podcasting like the free-to-play mobile game market to increase episode-to-episode conversion Structuring a highly profitable Patreon without the burnout of physical merchandise fulfillment Preventing creative exhaustion through permanent studios, bulk recording, and honest capacity planning Why you must put ownership percentages and business structures in writing, even with friends   Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: Why fun and passion are inherently monetizable 01:10 Hollywood vs. Podcasting: Pivoting for creative control 05:17 The 2017 launch and functioning as a passion project loss leader 09:22 Using data to determine how much editing actually impacts listener retention 12:18 The specific art and description changes that spiked downloads by 20x 15:12 Creating the funnel: Using comedy as the accessible entry point to deeper lore 18:23 Joining Spotify's managed partner program by focusing on "bingeability" 20:13 Shifting to a permanent studio and a 24-episode bulk recording schedule 22:44 Cross-releasing spinoffs (like the Warhammer 40k series) to maintain SEO power 27:50 YouTube discoverability and repurposing audio for visual platforms 33:10 A masterclass in Patreon: pricing tiers, ad-free feeds, and digital-only rewards 41:31 Gathering demographic data to leverage for direct ad sales 47:53 Managing team burnout through capacity limits and clear communication 53:17 The absolute necessity of written ownership agreements in creative partnerships 56:56 Final advice and the Oscar Wilde exit quote   Key Insights & Takeaways   Insight 1: Treat Podcasting Like a Free-to-Play Mobile Game  Listeners invest zero dollars to try a new podcast, making their emotional attachment incredibly fragile. Ryan applies strategies from the free-to-play mobile game industry: if you introduce too much friction, bad audio, or heavy initial monetization, people will bounce. Success requires removing all pain points, optimizing conversion rates from episode one to two, and ending with compelling cliffhangers that make the content highly addictive.   Insight 2: The "Rodriguez List" Drives Sustainable Creation  Rather than dreaming of massive budgets, Ryan applied filmmaker Robert Rodriguez's method of taking stock of exactly what resources were readily available. By combining professional improviser friends, basic stage mics, and free weekends, Dumb-Dumbs & Dice built a premium narrative product with minimal overhead, allowing them to survive the initial four years before becoming profitable.   Insight 3: Minor Formatting Tweaks Yield Massive ROI  Sometimes invisibility isn't about the quality of the content; it's about the packaging. After receiving advice from an ad partner, Ryan updated the network's podcast covers to include human faces (for eye contact), adjusted the category, and clarified the show descriptions. That simple aesthetic and SEO shift catapulted their downloads from 10,000 to nearly 200,000 in a single month.   Insight 4: Use Broad Hooks for Niche Funnels  Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer 40k can be intimidating for uninitiated listeners. Dumb-Dumbs & Dice bypassed this by placing "comedy" and "professional improvisers" at the very top of their funnel. By making the entry point highly accessible and entertaining, they naturally draw audiences down into deeper, more niche serialized storytelling over time.   Insight 5: Patreon Should Be Painless and Digital-Only  A common trap for creators is offering complex, physical Patreon rewards that consume profits and time (like mailing stickers internationally). Ryan scaled his Patreon to six figures by keeping rewards digital and heavily integrated into their existing workflow. By offering ad-free feeds, naming rights in the story, and behind-the-scenes chats recorded on the same day as the main episodes, the network generates highly profitable, low-friction recurring revenue.   Insight 6: Clear Boundaries Prevent Creative Burnout  Scaling a creative business with friends is a recipe for disaster without ruthless honesty and structure. Ryan navigated team burnout by building a permanent recording studio (to eliminate setup time), shifting to bulk 4-day recording blocks, and having candid conversations about each member's annual capacity. Most importantly, he ensured ownership percentages were put in writing from the start to prevent disputes as revenue grew.   Resources & Links Mentioned Dumb-Dumbs & Dice Deltastic (Del Borvik - In-house graphic designer) Spotify Managed Partner Program Patreon   About Ryan LaPlante Ryan LaPlante is a multiple award-winning screenwriter, narrative designer for video games, and voice actor who realized that traditional Hollywood lacked the creative and financial control he desired. Applying his unique background in tech management and mobile games, he co-founded Dumb-Dumbs & Dice, growing it into Canada's largest tabletop RPG podcast network. Through a mix of professional improv comedy, strategic audience funnels, and rigorous data testing, Ryan has successfully turned a weekend hobby of playing games with friends into a highly profitable, multi-show media empire.   Connect with Ryan Website: dumbdumbdice.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-laplante-05512230/ Patreon: Dumb-Dumbs & Dice Like the show? Leave us a rating or review: https://lovethepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Follow the Show: https://followthepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Send a Message: https://podcastfeedback.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Check out our Website: https://www.yourbrandamplified.comSpeak to my Delphi Clone: https://www.delphi.ai/amplifywithanika Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael and Nathaniel continue their discussion, examining this book and its themes' relationship with autofiction, disembodied voices, Oscar Wilde, the contemporary podcast, meta-narrative, literature as a handheld device, and noticing you sound like your parents. Listen in for our first literary chat, make sure to follow this show wherever you're listening, and let us know what you think.@BlackBatUK • ⁠⁠blackbat.uk⁠⁠Theme music 'Port City' by avery - @avery.el13

⁠Gordon Strain⁠ — and I recorded this one back in February 2024, but I'm re-running it to celebrate his latest milestone. Gordon's production company, ⁠Pigasus Pictures⁠, is currently filming their new movie Little Five on IU's campus in partnership with Anne Hathaway's production company, and my daughter, Sydney, and I got to be extras in the movie.During this episode, sponsored by ⁠HUUG⁠, we talk about:What's changed since we recorded — Gordon just squeezed in his first ultra-marathon while filming a movie [INTRO]His movie Little Five filming on IU's campus [INTRO]How he got into running through CrossFit in 2012 with his wife Diane [8:00]His first 5K — throwing up 100 yards from the finish [9:00]Choosing the full Dopey Challenge at Disney as his debut marathon, as a 45th birthday gift to himself [12:00]Daughter Josephine's Disney Wine & Dine half marathon [20:00]Running his marathon through torrential rain and 30 mph headwinds [24:00]Getting lost on a 10K that turned into a 15-mile run in Bologna, Italy [36:00]Founding Pigasus Pictures with business partner Zach Spicer in 2016, and their mission to build a film industry inside Indiana [49:00]Filming The Duel in secret during the pandemic at Asherwood Estate, starring Dylan Sprouse [57:00]What it's like to live with a film "for the rest of its life" versus a crew that moves on to the next job [55:00]Gordon's bipolar diagnosis during his divorce, and hiding it for years out of fear of losing custody [1:00:00]Calling roughly 20 therapists before finding the right fit, and using genetic testing to land on the right medication [1:03:00]Why he speaks up about mental health on Running With Bipolar, even when it draws hate mail [1:11:00]Ally's own postpartum anxiety story and the trial-and-error of finding the right antidepressant [1:09:00]His tattoos ("Dreams Aren't Dumb" and an Oscar Wilde quote) and his spring 2024 race lineup — Carmel, the Kentucky Derby half, and the Indy Mini [1:18:00]Previous Guests Mentioned⁠Christi Dee⁠ - Episode 3⁠Tracie Hunter⁠ - Episode 36⁠Todd Oliver⁠ - Episode 39Sponsor Details⁠HUUG⁠ - Use ALLYB for 15% off, combinable with the buy 3, get 1 free offerOther Links⁠Sign up to be a Little Five extra⁠⁠Pigasus Pictures⁠Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠@allytbrett_runs⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Finish Lines & Milestones weekly newsletter⁠⁠This is a ⁠⁠SandyBoy Productions⁠⁠ podcast.

Lady Windermere's Fan, A Play About a Good Woman is a four-act comedy by Oscar Wilde, first produced 22 February 1892 at the St James's Theatre in London. The play was first published in 1893. Like many of Wilde's comedies, it bitingly satirizes the morals of Victorian society, particularly marriage.The story concerns Lady Windermere, who discovers that her husband may be having an affair with another woman. She confronts her husband but he instead invites the other woman, Mrs Erlynne, to his wife's birthday ball. Angered by her husband's unfaithfulness, Lady Windermere leaves her husband for another lover. Or does she? Is it really possible to trust delicious gossip? Are all men really bad? These and many other questions are raised and if not answered, then held up for public scrutiny in this biting satire of morals and proper behavior. The best known line of the play sums up the central theme:We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.—Lord Darlington (From Wikipedia.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lady Windermere's Fan, A Play About a Good Woman is a four-act comedy by Oscar Wilde, first produced 22 February 1892 at the St James's Theatre in London. The play was first published in 1893. Like many of Wilde's comedies, it bitingly satirizes the morals of Victorian society, particularly marriage.The story concerns Lady Windermere, who discovers that her husband may be having an affair with another woman. She confronts her husband but he instead invites the other woman, Mrs Erlynne, to his wife's birthday ball. Angered by her husband's unfaithfulness, Lady Windermere leaves her husband for another lover. Or does she? Is it really possible to trust delicious gossip? Are all men really bad? These and many other questions are raised and if not answered, then held up for public scrutiny in this biting satire of morals and proper behavior. The best known line of the play sums up the central theme:We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.—Lord Darlington (From Wikipedia.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Mark Forsyth has spent years studying how great writers piece words together. People like Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde, but also musicians like the Beatles and Taylor Swift. For him, it all comes down to figures of rhetoric: timeless tools you can use to make your writing more memorable and enjoyable. I asked Mark to break them down for me one by one: What is the tool? How does it work? When do you use it? Why is it good to apply? You'll find that these tools will make you a better writer. You'll have a lot more fun when you write because you'll be so much more playful when crafting words. About the host Hey! I'm David Perell and I'm a writer, teacher, and podcaster. I believe writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a global audience. I seek to help as many people publish their writing online as possible. Follow me Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-write/id1700171470 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidPerellChannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DjMSboniFAeGA8v9NpoPv X: https://x.com/david_perell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sacrament without intent? The objectivity on confession? Oscar Wilde on Catholics? All this and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

What were someone's last words really supposed to reveal? During the Victorian era, people believed a person's final moments exposed the truth about their soul. Families gathered around deathbeds with notebooks in hand, hoping to capture profound final wisdom—but history suggests many of the world's most famous last words may have been polished, embellished, or invented entirely. In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Jethro explores the fascinating history behind legendary final quotes from Oscar Wilde, Admiral Horatio Nelson, Nathan Hale, and gangster Dutch Schultz, asking whether these iconic farewell lines tell us more about the dying... or the living. Then Kat investigates one of the strangest neurological mysteries you've probably never heard of: Nipple Sadness (also called Sad Nipple Syndrome). Why do some people experience an unexpected wave of sadness, anxiety, guilt, or even homesickness when their nipples are stimulated? Scientists think hormones and brain chemistry may be involved, but the phenomenon remains largely unexplained. It's an episode about the stories we tell ourselves at the end of life—and the bizarre ways our brains can surprise us while we're still living. In this episode: The Victorian tradition of collecting famous last words Were Oscar Wilde's final words invented? The mystery surrounding Admiral Nelson's "Kiss me, Hardy" Dutch Schultz's bizarre deathbed ramblings Why we remember death the way we do What causes "Nipple Sadness"? The possible connection to dopamine, oxytocin, and Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) Strange neuroscience and unexplained human experiences If you love strange history, neuroscience, medical mysteries, psychology, famous last words, Victorian culture, and bizarre true stories, this episode belongs in your ears. #BoxOfOddities #FamousLastWords #VictorianHistory #Neuroscience #MedicalMysteries #DutchSchultz #OscarWilde #BrainScience #WeirdHistory #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From his story volume The Happy Prince and Other Tales, Oscar Wilde's "The Model Millionaire"

Reclaiming Your Power: Surviving Workplace Chaos and Doing Great Work with Melissa Swift   Anika sat down with Melissa Swift, founder and CEO of Anthrome Insight, to tackle the reality of the modern workday: constant interruptions, hyper-emotional environments, and overwhelming chaos. Following the release of her new book, How to Do Great Work in a Fast Changing World, Melissa shares why systemic organizational changes are great, but individuals need actionable survival strategies now. Drawing on research from high-stakes professionals like firefighters and ER doctors, this conversation provides a practical framework for identifying your true strengths, dealing with chaotic colleagues, and recognizing when a job is fundamentally broken.   In This Episode   The COVID-era breaking point that inspired a shift from organizational strategy to individual empowerment Breaking down the "Effectiveness Architecture": Knowledge, Methods, People, and Technology The self-checkout paradox: why automating tech actually requires a massive increase in human "soft skills" The four trends making us less effective at work, with a deep dive into navigating chaos Natural chaos (the science of surprises) versus the frustration of people operating chaotically The Muppet Theory of Management: knowing when to deploy your "Order Muppets" vs. "Chaos Muppets" What corporate America can learn from firefighters about deep tech mastery and acute role clarity How organizations inadvertently gaslight employees by hiring them for jobs the company culture actively rejects Three concrete steps you can take this week to carve out space and reclaim your sanity   Timestamps   00:00 Introduction: Operating effectively in a fast-changing world 01:17 Why Melissa's audience demanded a book focused on individual survival strategies 02:52 The COVID breaking point and the metaphor of the empty Soviet streetcar 04:13 The Effectiveness Architecture: simplifying 30,000 skills into four core pillars 06:46 Why technology rollouts fail without the proper "people skills" training 09:38 Four trends destroying workplace effectiveness: intensification, emotion, transparency, and chaos 11:23 Natural chaos vs. human chaos (and the Muppet theory of team dynamics) 14:48 What white-collar workers can learn from the training habits of firefighters 19:51 The myth of the "skills gap" and the untapped power of self-directed learners 23:55 Identifying your superpower (Knowledge, Methods, People, or Tech) and overcoming stereotypes 29:45 Why role clarity is the first casualty of chaos and how to get it back 33:50 How to recognize if your job is fundamentally broken or set up to fail 39:08 Three actionable steps to reclaim your effectiveness and boundaries this week 43:35 Favorite quote: Oscar Wilde on the vital art of brevity   Key Insights & Takeaways   Insight 1: The Effectiveness Architecture Simplifies Work Instead of getting bogged down in corporate frameworks boasting 30,000 different micro-skills, individual effectiveness boils down to four clear pillars: Knowledge, Methods, People, and Technology. Identifying which pillar is your natural superpower (and which is your weakest link) allows you to partner with complementary colleagues and combat workplace stereotypes.   Insight 2: Automation Requires More "People Skills," Not Less When companies automate roles (like introducing self-checkout lanes), they often underestimate the human element. The remaining workers suddenly have to act as IT support, security, and customer de-escalation all at once. Rolling out advanced technology—including AI—without training people on the soft skills required to manage the human friction around it is a recipe for burnout.   Insight 3: Not All Chaos is Created Equal There is "natural chaos" (the inevitable surprises of a shifting economy or supply chain) and there is the unnatural chaos of colleagues operating erratically. You manage natural chaos through scenario planning, but you manage human chaos by building strict boundaries and strategically deploying the right personalities (your organized "Kermits" vs. your adaptable "Animals").   Insight 4: High-Stakes Professionals Prioritize Deep Mastery and Crisp Roles Unlike corporate workers who switch between dozens of apps a day without truly mastering any, professionals like firefighters are given the time and space to completely master a single new tool before their lives depend on it. Similarly, in an ER or on a fireground, role clarity is acute. In corporate settings, blurred roles masquerade as "collaboration," but they actually drain creativity and cause systemic failure.   Insight 5: Your Job Might Be Fundamentally Broken Sometimes your lack of effectiveness isn't your fault. If you are hired to be a "change agent" in a company that inherently rejects innovation, or if you are told to "lead through influence" without any actual resources or power, you are fighting gravity. Recognizing when a job is structurally broken is the first step in deciding whether to renegotiate your role or walk away.   Resources & Links Mentioned How to Do Great Work in a Fast Changing World by Melissa Swift Work Here Now by Melissa Swift   About Melissa Swift   Melissa Swift is the founder and CEO of Anthrome Insight, a leading organizational effectiveness consultancy. With an extensive background working with large global organizations like Mercer, Korn Ferry, Deloitte, and Capgemini, she is a recognized authority on the future of work and a regular columnist for the MIT Sloan Management Review. She is the author of Work Here Now and her latest release, How to Do Great Work in a Fast Changing World.   Connect with Melissa Swift   Website: Anthrome Insight LinkedIn: Melissa Swift Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's poem, an embodied literary character possesses the power to steal the hearts of living men. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

Before the world knew Oscar Wilde, Ireland knew Oscar Fingal O'Fflahertie Wills Wilde: the son of a famous nationalist poet mother and a pioneering surgeon who grew up at the heart of Ireland's cultural renaissance of the 19th century, between Dublin and famine-ravaged County Mayo. We discuss how Ireland shaped the budding writer and how Irish politics and the context of the time are key to understanding who he was. This is the first episode in a series dedicated to Wilde, a fascinating and pivotal figure for Ireland and the wider world, made available early for Patreon supporters. A bonus episode is available over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theirishpassport/posts/halfpint-irish-163604289