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Latest podcast episodes about Bad Books

The Re-Wrap
THE RE-WRAP: Unrecommended Reading

The Re-Wrap

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 11:56 Transcription Available


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Titans of the Trades
The Hidden Cost of Bad Books

Titans of the Trades

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 23:58


Most construction business owners are great at building things, but not at building wealth. In this episode, Ryan Englin talks with Aaron Mills, Founder and CEO of DAAXIT, a firm helping contractors clean up their financials and scale smarter. Aaron shares how he took an electrical contractor from $30M to $90M and sold it at a 12x multiple, then realized most construction companies don't even know if they're profitable.Aaron also explains:The #1 financial tool contractors overlook.Why rollercoaster profits signal inaccurate books.How one client cut 50% of their workload and saved their marriage.If you're running your business off your bank balance or waiting until tax season to know how you did last year, this conversation is for you. Learn what a WIP schedule is, why your net income might be lying to you, and how a fractional CFO can help you work less and make more.If you want to build a business that supports your lifestyle, not swallows it, this is your episode.Connect With Aaron:Website: https://daaxit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-mills-11902272/ Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactful discussions your way.

Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 84: The Cherry Pit and The Bargain

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 114:20


It's time for Jack and Kate to explore their vintage paperback piles and trade tales from the yellowed pages of the past. Jack wades through the sweltering psychosexual Southern Gothickry of Donald Harington's 1965 sex comedy (?) The Cherry Pit while Kate learns what happens when Hitler faces off with Dracula in Jon Ruddy's 1990 shock-horror masterpiece (?) The Bargain. Will we encounter the worst Van Helsings of all time? Why don't the cool madams in exploitation novels get their own books? What are “big dinners” and how often will “big dinners” be referenced? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People. Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com 

Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 83: Rogue Moon - Sweaty Sci-Fi

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 108:55


Algis Budrys's 1960 novel Rogue Moon is a masterpiece of Sweaty Sci-Fi, a freshly-patented subgenre that will be revealed during the course of this episode. Jack and Kate take a trip to the dark side of the moon to ponder the meaning of life, love, the universe, and manly perspiration. What happens when you get some Jim Thompson in your moon mystery? Are women more dangerous than a murderous labyrinth on the moon? And what, exactly, characterizes a work of Sweaty Sci-Fi? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People. Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com

The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast
Giddy for Gitl: The Timeless Charms of 'Hester Street' (1975) with Sharyn Rothstein

The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 127:34


For this cycle's "Mise-Unseen" entry, Julian, Emilio and Madeline fire up 'Hester Street', Joan Micklin Silver's overlooked and under-appreciated film from 1975 depicting the struggles one Jewish family, recently immigrants to the United States, face while assimilating to life in their new homeland at the turn of the century.  The trio comment on the film's unique depiction of New York City (particularly in relation to when it was first released), the unusual complexity that most characters are given, how centering Gitl's journey gives the film a strong emotional core, the film's unexpected humor, its portrayal of the working class Jewish immigrant experience class, and why this movie and its story feel so unique.  They then have a great chat with Sharyn Rothstein, an accomplished writer who recently adapted 'Hester Street' for the stage, and discuss what was meaningful to her about this story, what details from the film spoke to her, and what the stage production does to modernize and reshape the story for today's audiences.  It's a deep dive into an unsung 1970s NYC film you won't want to miss!  Sharyn Rothstein is an award winning playwright, teacher, and writer for television.  Her play "Bad Books" is currently running at Roundhouse Theater in Bethesda, Maryland through April 27th.  Follow her and her work at www.sharynrothstein.netIf you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice.  This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
Is Putin Now In Trump's Bad Books.. and Why?

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 43:23


Retired Lt Col Alexander Vindman gives us his sense of developments between Trump & Putin. Then Janice Stein gives us her take.

Risk Parity Radio
Episode 397: Small Cap Value Funds, How To Recognize Bad Books, CAOS And Weekly Portfolio Reviews As Of January 24, 2025

Risk Parity Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 29:46 Transcription Available


In this episode we answer emails from Bones, Paul and Justin.  We discuss small cap value funds and their underlying indexes, an odd book from an unreliable source and an alternative ETF called CAOS.And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional Links:Bankruptcy Case Involving David R. Webb:  In re Verus Investment Management, LLC, 344 B.R. 536 | Casetext Search + CitatorCAOS Main Page:  CAOS ETF - Alpha Architect ETFsCAOS Fact Sheet:  Factsheet_CAOS.pdfAmusing Unedited AI-Bot Summary:What if your investments could outpace market trends with a simple shift in strategy? On Risk Parity Radio, we promise to unravel the complexities of asset allocation, specifically tailored for the DIY investor. We kick off with a deep dive into the world of small-cap value funds, dissecting the evolution of Vanguard's funds alongside iShares' stalwart, IJS. The competition heats up with new entrants like Avantis and Dimensional, particularly the rising star AVUV. With insights from Paul Merriman's research, we explore why diversifying into small-cap value can be a game-changer for your portfolio, no matter which fund you choose.Ever wondered if an investment product could thrive in both stable and volatile markets? Enter Wes Gray's Alpha Architect product, Chaos, which challenges traditional investing with tools like protective puts and box spreads. We bring you a thorough examination of this intriguing product and a candid discussion about its potential and risks. Our analysis extends to sample portfolios, showcasing the power of diversification with assets ranging from the S&P 500 to commodities. We wrap up by contrasting popular portfolios like the All Seasons and Golden Butterfly with the experimental Accelerated Permanent Portfolio, making sure you are equipped with cutting-edge strategies to optimize your investments.Support the show

Real Dictators
BONUS: Dictators' Books

Real Dictators

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 29:31


Almost every dictator, at one time or another, has put pen to paper. Some have wrestled with ideas, with philosophy. Many have merely vented - spewing their diatribes onto the page. Others have made forays into fiction, poetry and drama… with varying degrees of success. Noiser writer Duncan Barrett spoke to a man who's made it his mission to wade through all kinds of dictators' writings. Daniel Kalder is author of The Infernal Library, also published as Dictator Literature: A History of Bad Books by Terrible People.  Scroll down the Real Dictators feed for episodes on the dictators mentioned in this conversation. The stories of Jorge Rafael Videla and Benito Mussolini will be coming later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Than Fiction
Why We Finish Bad Books: The Most Frustrating Reads I Couldn't Put Down

More Than Fiction

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 12:25


Ever had a book that frustrated you to no end, yet you just couldn't stop reading? In this episode, I dive into the books that really tested my patience but, somehow, I finished them all the way through. From A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas, where Feyre's arrogance reached new heights, to the crash-and-burn finale of Divergent, the repetitive chaos of Zodiac Academy, and the wild dynamics of The Bonds That Tie – these books might have annoyed me, but they still had me hooked. If you're into fantasy romance or enjoy hearing about popular books from a critical and humorous perspective, this episode is for you! Spoilers ahead, so proceed with caution!

Quick Book Reviews
Good books & bad books

Quick Book Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 25:49


I interview Ellie Keel, debut author of THE FOUR, I review:I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue, Bay of Thieves by Megan Davis, The Runner by Lloyd Devereux RichardsEllie Keel recommends:In Memoriam by Alice WynnThe Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard All the Colours of the Dark by Chris WhittakerThe Quick Book Reviews Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 78: Sudden Death - The Most Dangerous Game Is Tennis

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 101:50


Sex. Sacrilege. Murder. Tennis. This podcast is all about three out of those four things. Sudden Death, a 1978 novel by Peter Brennan (creator of TV shows Judge Judy and A Current Affair), marks the first time Jack and Kate are venturing into the world of sports thriller fiction. Buckle up, because underneath those tennis whites there's a seething underbelly of drama and corruption.  What could go wrong with a little nun-flavored sex work? Why does every character in this book have the most outrageous backstory ever? Will Jack and Kate learn anything about the sport central to this book? All these questions and more will be answered in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People.  BBfBP theme song by True Creature.  Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com  

The Terry & Jesse Show
15 Aug 24 – Father Ripperger: Aliens, Exorcisms, Bad Books, Board Games & Movies

The Terry & Jesse Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 51:03


Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Gospel - LK 1:39-56 - Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the Fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: The Almighty has done great things for me and holy is His Name. He has mercy on those who fear Him in every generation. He has shown the strength of His Arm, and has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty. He has come to the help of His servant Israel for He has remembered His promise of mercy, the promise He made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever.” Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death! Bishop Sheen quote of the day Interview: Father Chad Ripperger

Preston Scott Show
Ep. 5192: Bad books in schools and US Senator Tommy Tuberville

Preston Scott Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 91:33 Transcription Available


This is the full episode of The Morning Show with Preston Scott for Wednesday July 10th. Our guests today include:- US Senator Tommy Tuberville - Follow the show on Twitter @TMSPrestonScott. Check out Preston's latest blog by going to wflafm.com/preston. Listen live to Preston from 6 – 9 a.m. ET and 5 – 8 a.m. CT!WFLA Tallahassee Live stream: https://ihr.fm/3huZWYeWFLA Panama City Live stream: https://ihr.fm/34oufeR Follow WFLA Tallahassee on Twitter @WFLAFM and WFLA Panama City @wflapanamacity and like us on Facebook at @wflafm and @WFLAPanamaCity.

Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 77: The Old House of Fear - Gothic Thrills for the Conservative Mind

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 98:53


Russell Kirk is best known for his influential work of post-war political philosophy, The Conservative Mind. But his best-selling work–by far–was a 1961 gothic thriller The Old House of Fear. Jack and Kate wander through the mysterious isolated islands of Scotland on a hunt for Commie rabble-rousers, damsels in distress, and shaky real estate investments. Does getting shot during the Spanish civil war give you psychic powers? Are Teddy Boys really that dangerous? Do Maltese people talk like that? What even are women? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People. BBfBP theme song by True Creature.  Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com

Stories Are Soul Food
152: Filtering Bad Books

Stories Are Soul Food

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 58:06


Nate talks about his ability to sense changes in the weather, and proceeds to roast Brian for his opinions on prologues. But that's not the occasion for this wandering episode: If you're a regular SASF listener, you'll know that the guys are big proponents of filtering films for family movie night (they recommend ClearPlay and VidAngel both). But what about books? When do books cross the line, and what should you do about it? Brian and Nate discuss this question. They kick things off, though, with a discussion on prologues -- turns out Brian hates them and Nate has written them, so stay tuned for the drama. #SASF #StoriesAreSoulFood #Filters #Books #Movies #NDWilson #prologues

Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 76: Joyland - Murder, Manhood and MILFery

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 108:18


Stephen King's 2013 novel Joyland is the author's second effort for publisher Hard Case Crime. Jack and Kate are ready to track the clues in this story of murder, romance, and amusement park professionals. What happens when the King of Horror gets a chance to be the Crime Writer Guy? Can the main character of his book ever achieve full carny acceptance? Why doesn't the magical child at the center of the mystery infuriate your hosts? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People. BBfBP theme song by True Creature.  Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com

Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 75: Live Girls - Vampire Hookers vs. Ping Pong balls

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 118:18


Ray Garton's 1986 horror novel Live Girls may have the perfect bad book pitch: vampire hookers in seedy vintage Times Square. Jack and Kate travel back to a golden age of sleaze and encounter smokeshow bloodsucking strippers, donut-inspired dirty talk, and dancefloor remixes of “The Old Rugged Cross.” What perverted compulsion makes a vampire turn the worst dudes in the world immortal? Why are nightclubs never, ever as cool as the ones in bad books? What do table tennis and the Anarchist's Cookbook have in common? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People! BBfBP theme song by True Creature.  Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com

Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 74: Nightmare House and Airport 77

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 108:00


Once again, Jack and Kate trade reviews of books from their archives. This time around, Jack explores the terrifying mystery and romance of Rae Foley's Nightmare House (1968) and Kate plunges straight into disaster with Airport 77 (1977). Why is dealing marijuana a worse crime than murder? Does a nightmare dude make a nightmare house into a nightmare home? Whose dick will be compared to a tiny airline bottle of booze? Is Airport 77 the disco era counterpart to Moby Dick? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People.  BBfBP theme song by True Creature.  Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com

Terrible Book Club
Wicked by Gregory Maguire: Part Two *Special Guest The Good Witch of the Northeast* - Episode 183

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 96:28


We had so much to say about Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire that we needed two episodes and an extra person to do it! If you haven't listened to Part One, we recommend going back and listening to last week's episode before listening to this one. This was recommended to us by The Good Witch of the Northeast, who made time to float in on a bubble to be our special guest for this two-part episode. In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion or mention of: ableism, pregnancy, parental abuse, racism, sex, & sexual assault.

Terrible Book Club
Wicked by Gregory Maguire: Part One *Special Guest The Good Witch of the Northeast* - Episode 182

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 89:16


We had so much to say about Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire that we needed two episodes and an extra person to do it! We'll finish up our discussion in Part Two which will be out next Tuesday. This was recommended to us by The Good Witch of the Northeast, who made time to float in on a bubble to be our special guest for this two-part episode. In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion or mention of: ableism, pregnancy, parental abuse, racism, sex, & sexual assault.

Terrible Book Club
Double Feature: Rathew Love Story: A Love Story by Argus G. + Curiosity: A Book for Curious Minds by Bookinsky* - Episode 181

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 89:39


We've got another Amazon Double Feature for you! Today, we tackle two more pieces of book-like debris that Chris found in the bowels of an Amazon search, the criteria of which has been lost to time: Rathew Love Story: A Love Story by Argus G. Curiosity: A Book for Curious Minds by Bookinsky* (yes, the asterisk is in the author name) Paris goes on a methodology queen adventure as she and Chris discuss whether both of these authors are actually just AI. They also ponder if Paris will live through Season 9 due to the condition of her New England apartment. Over the last several seasons, we've structured our discussions into Things That Were Good and Things That Were Bad. For the first part of Season 9, we're trying out a rubric Chris created where we rate a book on each of the following categories on a 3-point scale of -1, 0 , or 1: Technical Construction (Typos, Formatting/Layout, Punctuation, etc.) Plot Construction & Content (Coherence, Rule Following, Character Quality) Moment-to-Moment (Quality of Prose & Dialogue, Overall Flow) Terriblo's Presence (Chaos Levels, Huh!? Factor, Please Help) Should This Exist? (Did the author meet their goal? Does it add anything new, interesting, or novel? etc.)

Terrible Book Club
Special Holiday Bonus: Less Terrible Book Club 2023 - Episode XX

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 75:42


It's winter holiday time again, so you all get a little gift from TBC! Please enjoy this special edition of Less Terrible Book Club. People often wonder what else we're reading in a given year so we figured it was worth a brief discussion and rating of our Non-TBC reads from 2023. We wish you a lovely winter and/or holiday time if that's what you get up to at this time of year! See you soon for Season 9. Hail Terriblo. Chris's 2023 Non-TBC Reading List: The Music Lesson by Victor Wooten The Scar by China Miéville The Dark Profit Saga by J. Zachary Pike Jade City by Fonda Lee Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin   Paris's 2023 Non-TBC Reading List: This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone Perdido Street Station by China Miéville Jagannath by Karen Tidbeck Walking on Cowrie Shells by Nana Nkweti The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka The Secret Language of Flowers by Jean-Michel Othoniel Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata Heavy by Kiese Laymon They Were Here Before Us: A Novella in Pieces by Eric LaRocca Babel or the Necessity of Violence by R.F. Kuang To Wallow in Ash & Other Sorrows by Sam Richard The Witch's Garden by Sandra Lawrence Lockdown Laureate by O.F. Cieri Feed Them Silence by Lee Mandelo   In addition to our usual barnyard language, this episode includes very brief mentions of: beastiality, death/murder/violence, ED/weight, and homophobia.

Terrible Book Club
You Are Becoming A Galactic Human by Virginia Essene and Sheldon Nidle - Episode 179

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 92:55


Ken of Antiques Freaks suggested that we read this and the time is nigh. Come along with us to Atlantis and Lemuria while we try to figure out why all of sentient life in the cosmos is organized like your local Target. The return of LMJ. Additionally, we are baffled as to why authors never seem to be able to cite a quote from a famous person that's actually real. In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode contains: aliens, a touch of racism/eugenics, and dangerously high levels of woo-woo and conspiracy.

The Connected Accountant
How to Handle Bad Books as a Fractional CFO

The Connected Accountant

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 4:42


One of the scariest moments in the life of a fractional CFO comes right after you sign a new client. You open their books for the first time. Are you going to find a beautiful set of recently reconciled accounting records or are you going to find a flaming hot dumpster fire of a file that hasn't been touched by a competent professional in the last three years? Let's be honest, it's probably the latter. So what do you do as a fractional CFO that doesn't want to do bookkeeping? When you find one of these files, how do you set boundaries with your clients and let them know that you're not doing that work while still being somebody that can help them move their books forward?In today's episode of the CFO Report, I'm talking to one of my Inner Circle members who comes across this all the time. I'm walking him through the process step by step on how to handle this and still look like a CFO that's helpful, but not crossing boundaries. Let's dive in. CHECK OUT MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:

Terrible Book Club
The Energy Conspiracy by David C Seman *Patron's Choice* - Episode 178

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 95:37


For today's episode, we read The Energy Conspiracy by David C Seman, vanity published in 1981. This was requested by our patron beastwiththeleast, who had this to say: "Here's to another year of Terriblo's blessings and curses. I hereby submit my patron book request for you guys to read at some point next year...I haven't read the book in full, but I skim-read a few of the extremely short chapters. It looks like the sort of thing Ted Cruz would badger his wife into reading to him as a bedtime story. Please enjoy (tolerate? choke down?) this word salad tossed with right-wing dystopian elements, baffling typos, half a pound of cheese wrapped in aluminum foil, and dry-ass dialogue in place of croutons. BYOB." Thanks for the recommendation, beastwiththeleast. We applaud your efforts in finding us an out-of-print book and digitally rendering it for ease of reading - truly a gentleman and a scholar! In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion or mention of: THE GUB'MINT in the vein of authoritarianism and some conservative and libertarian viewpoints around energy.

Terrible Book Club
Jam by Yahtzee Croshaw *Patron's Choice* - Episode 177

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 75:17


We read Jam by Yahtzee Croshaw this week at the request of our Patron Of the Void (The Taco-Eating Unicorn). We bring you a gray goo apocalypse dyed red atop a bland satire about how lame both terminally online and terminally corporate people are. The Taco-Eating Unicorn from the Void would like to dedicate today's episode to his sister, Jade B., for being amazing through everything he's gone through recently, despite being in a different state. Yay Jade! Today's show includes out usual barnyard language plus discussion or mention of: violence, both jam and human in flavor, and a brief discussion of a shitty slur.

Rated P For Paranormal
Evil Dead Rise

Rated P For Paranormal

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 67:39


All rise! Plus: Top 3 BAD BOOKS in film history --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ratedparanormal/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ratedparanormal/support

Improvably Bad: Books
Improvably Bad: Books

Improvably Bad: Books

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 0:30


Improv actors do their best to act out the plot of a book with only the front cover, back cover, and genre.  Then our library staff talk about what they got right but mostly what they got wrong. We hope you enjoy this new podcast from the Elkhart Public Library.

Terrible Book Club
The Golden Basement by David Norman Lewis - Episode 175

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 103:21


This time we read The Golden Basement by David Norman Lewis, self-published in March of 2023. This was recommended by long-time listener, first-time caller Max who sent us a wonderful email recommending that we read this saying, "A few months ago you might have noticed a poem titled "$Reward$If$Found$" stapled up all over Cambridge, there were a couple reddit threads about it. On going back to my hometown of Seattle, WA I found out the poem is from a local self-published book...The author has been stapling the same poem everywhere. The novel is a "kids' book" about underground monsters controlling people's thoughts during the 1990 Goodwill Games...There's a YouTube video where the author is trying to sell it with donuts. You have to check it out. I so want to hear your takes on it…I emailed the author and he told me the baker is a friend of his. They once worked together on trying to make a new religion for Seattle but nobody showed up." Thank you so very much, Max, for your longtime support and for recommending this book. It was very different from anything we've read before and we actually didn't hate it! Today's show includes our usual barnyard language plus discussion or mention of: emotional abuse, enslavement, murder, parental neglect and abuse, sexual assault, and suicide. Random Band/Album Reference from this Episode: Swan Christy - One with the Swan

The Drop with Danno on GFN 광주영어방송
2023.10.17 Under The Radar

The Drop with Danno on GFN 광주영어방송

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 126:37


As broadcast October 17, 2023 with more than enough on the docket.  As we approach the latter half of this extremely busy two months in new music, we are covering a lot of new indie albums and general stuff we couldn't cover on Monday night that it's kinda crazy.  New EP's and albums from the likes of Geese, PawPaw Rod, Adam Melchor, MUNYA, Maple Glider, and Squirrel Flower are just the beginning.  We also had debut singles from a couple of exciting new projects in the process, and that's not even mentioning exciting albums coming out later this and early next year!  Whew!#feelthegravityUnder The Radar Tuesday10/17/2023Tracklist (st:rt)Part 1 (00:00)Geese – Killing My Borrowed TimePawPaw Rod – BonafideProvoker – Little GhostBombay Bicycle Club feat Chaka Khan – Tekken 2Wishy – DonutSquirrel Flower – StickCelia – Taxes  Part 2 (30:03)MUNYA – KokoMaple Glider – Do YouParis Paloma – drywall(Crosses) – Last RitesHolographic Haunter – Coco Say LessKate Gregson-MacLeod – SeptemberA Beacon School – Middle of Winter Part 3 (61:22)Beirut – The TernMyKey – BurnThe Beths feat Pickle Darling – Brand New ColonyKarin Ann – favorite starBad Books – The After PartyB77 – InvincibleShallow Alcove – We're All Doomed Part 4 (94:27)Adam Melchor – BIGTIMEGOODTIMEMarika Hackman – HangingHusbands – VangelisStray Fossa X Ketz – Playing StrangersLate Night Therapy – Fallin' 1tbsp – Moth LoveJames Supercave – Still Feel It 

Terrible Book Club
Campfire Stories of Western Canada by Barbara Smith - Episode 174

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 72:37


Get your flannels, ciders, and s'mores ready for this week's discussion of Campfire Stories of Western Canada by Barbara Smith! Paris's friend Kristina recommended this for the show 6 years ago and we finally found a nice spot for it on the schedule. Thanks for sending us on this silly autumnal adventure, Kristina! Today's show includes our usual barnyard language plus cartoon-level “spooky” stuff like a beheaded ghost, sasquatch, and spectral french fries.

Terrible Book Club
One Hundred Proofs that the Earth is Not a Globe by William Boyd Carpenter - Episode 173

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 85:14


One Hundred Proofs that the Earth is Not a Globe was written and self-published by William Boyd Carpenter in 1885. However, Chris found this on a homeschooler's Twitter page where it was recommended for teaching children in 2023, so we figured it was worth a review. Folding Ideas: In Search of a Flat Earth Science of Our Spherical Earth: Neil deGrasse Tyson Demonstrates Absurdity of Flat Earth Dave Explains: The Earth is Definitely Not Flat Dave Explains: The 10 Things That All Flat Earthers Say Wikipedia: Empirical Evidence for the Spherical Shape of Earth  

Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 70: Priests of the Abomination and Still Dead, Book of the Dead 2

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 125:25


In this episode, your hosts dig deep into their collection of vintage paperbacks and share their thoughts on dusty, lurid tales from decades past. Kate reads The Priests of the Abomination, a cult-flavored 1970 crime conspiracy thriller from Ivor Drummond, and Jack selects three gruesome stories from the zombie horror anthology Still Dead: Book of the Dead 2.  Do rich people have a secret sixth sense that detects perverts? What is it with British pulp authors and their insistence on stopping the action for relaxing, fish-related interludes? Will Jack share the grossest story we've encountered yet? The Nineties - a different country or a whole ‘nother planet entirely? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People. BBfBP theme song by True Creature.  Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com   

Terrible Book Club
The 9th Colony by Colin Curtis - Episode 172

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 96:13


The 9th Colony by Colin Curtis was vanity published through AuthorHouse UK in February of 2023. We received an email from a podcast PR rep asking us to have the author on the show as a guest. We don't have authors on the show, but we get a lot of these emails because some PR companies just send blanket form emails without actually having any idea what the podcasts or other entities they're contacting actually do. Normally we just skim and delete, but this one caught our eye because it suggested that Mr. Curtis had expertise in the science of human evolution and space exploration and would talk about "the evolution debate". Considering the book was only 128 pages, it seemed worth a read and review for us this year. Disclaimer: Most of this year's episodes were pre-recorded many months in advance. Please keep in mind that when we recorded this review in early 2023, the UAP/UFO hearings in congress that took place in July obviously hadn't happened yet. If you haven't yet watched or read the transcripts of those hearings, it's worth your time: UAP Hearing Wrap Up In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion or mention of: aliens, alien abduction, cartoon-level violence, conspiracy theories, and UAPs/UFOs. U.S. Government Alien/UFO Investigations Office of the Director of National Intelligence's Preliminary Assessment of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena National Archives: Project Blue Book Kurzgesagt's Short-Form Videos about Alien Possibilities:  The Fermi Paradox — Where Are All The Aliens? (1/2) The Fermi Paradox II — Solutions and Ideas – Where Are All The Aliens? (2/2) Why Alien Life Would be our Doom - The Great Filter Aliens under the Ice – Life on Rogue Planets What Do Alien Civilizations Look Like? The Kardashev Scale Citations Needed: The Very Real Social Brain Rot of Ancient Aliens and Ancient Apocalypse  

Terrible Book Club
His Majesty's Hope by Susan Elia MacNeal *Patron's Choice* - Episode 171

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 84:09


If you're interested in our take on a WWII popcorn spy thriller, it's here! It's hard for us to say no to reviewing a book when you mail it to us. We got a copy of His Majesty's Hope through the magnificence of the US postal system from our Patron EasternSwiss. They asked us to read it for their Patron's Choice episode this year, telling us that this book is about, "a British tutor [who] becomes a spy to fight Nazis, but neglects her duties, gets her partner killed over dumb shit, and never listens to smart people...her half sister in Germany is...clueless about Nazis despite her mother being a top official with the party! Like how can you know nothing about what's happening!? It's implied Goebbels sometimes visits her house, like c'mon - you know some shit.” In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion or mention of: Nazis and their whole deal during WWII, but specifically child murder, eugenics, prison camps, and mild violence.

Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 69: The Dead Run - an Exploitation Movie in Book Form

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 93:45


Adam Mansbach brings on the two-fisted action in his 2013 novel The Dead Run, with the results capturing the exhilarating vibe of a vintage exploitation movie. When a series of crimes challenges the police on both sides of the US-Mexican border, the authorities learn that a shocking conspiracy may be afoot. What's the most outrageous self-defense weapon? How wise is it to attempt the pronunciation of an Aztec deity's name? Do prairie dogs even have kitchens? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People!   BBfBP theme song by True Creature. Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com

Beyond the Book
A Good Name On Bad Books

Beyond the Book

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 10:56


“Good name in man and woman,” wrote Shakespeare, “is the immediate jewel of their souls.”

Terrible Book Club
Golden (The Golden Wolf Series Book 1) by Shannon Mayer *Patron's Choice* - Episode 169

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 83:48


This week, we discuss our experience reading Golden (The Golden Wolf Series Book 1) by Shannon Mayer at the request of our Patron Robin. Robin said, “It looks truly abysmal. I can't wait to hear your summary.” Golden is a shifter romance where a wolf is cursed to be a golden retriever and gets wrapped up in the events of Ragnarök (the end of the Norse cycle of renewal) and everything's got a little nü-metal flavor. Paris goes full red-strings-on-corkboard to try to figure out how the elements of the plot could possibly make sense. In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion or mention of r*pe fantasies and physical violence.

Terrible Book Club
The Man Without Qualities by Morris Berman - Episode 168

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 71:56


The Man Without Qualities by Morris Berman was recommended by listener (and author!) O.F. Cieri back in December of 2020. It was recommended to them by a friend who said this book "would change America" and that "we were all going to look at each other differently "- "a new culture would emerge from this book!" Although this book is supposedly intended as satire, it left us wondering how much of it or what elements were supposed to be funny. Check out O.F. Cieri's urban fantasy, Lord of Thundertown In addition to our usual barnyard language, this episode includes discussion of: American politics (specifically the 2015-2016 brand) & jokes based on ethnicities and gender.  Sherry Turkle: 2012 TEDtalk: Connected, but alone? Turkle's Books & Articles U.S. Socioeconomic & Political Background Info: Poverty & Disenfranchisment: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/resource/power-of-poor-voters/ https://www.prrac.org/newsletters/julaug2002.pdf https://www.americanprogress.org/article/systematic-inequality-american-democracy/ https://www.aclu.org/news/voting-rights/racist-roots-denying-incarcerated-people-their-right-vote https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9930477/ Police Brutality: https://mappingpoliceviolence.org/ https://policebrutalitycenter.org/police-brutality-statistics/ https://policeepi.uic.edu/u-s-data-on-police-shootings-and-violence/ March & Protest Statistics: https://stacker.com/history/famous-protests-us-history-and-their-impacts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protests_and_demonstrations_in_the_United_States_by_size https://acleddata.com/2020/09/03/demonstrations-political-violence-in-america-new-data-for-summer-2020/

Terrible Book Club
Waldo Beyond the Walls: Adventures in the Galaxy by Bill Shook - Episode 167

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 70:32


Waldo Beyond the Walls: Adventures in the Galaxy by Bill Shook was recommended by an anonymous fan who has been a devoted listener to the podcast for 5 years. Thanks, anonymous friend! We very much appreciate your devotion. Our wonderful anonymous listener here recommended this book because, “It read not like…someone's first pass at writing something...It was so utterly abysmal that it deconstructed my brain…and put me off reading for a wh[o]le week…I ran the [book] by [4 family members, one of whom is] a professionally published writer. Their opinions were in line with my own, and I'm sure yours will be as well…It has been optioned for a movie; these truths need [to] be expressed [so] that [Waldo Beyond the Walls] may be extinguished.” In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes some discussion of 1990s-era "multiculturalism" which means we'll be touching on race and racism but not heavily. Vikings in North America: https://brewminate.com/the-norse-in-america-and-the-myth-of-viking-discovery-fact-and-fiction/ or the video version: https://youtu.be/ldOtYQOqCw8?t=450 https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history-and-civilisation/2023/01/vikings-in-north-america-heres-what-we-really-know Massa-two-setts: https://www.massmoments.org/moment-details/massachusetts-loses-maine.html  

Terrible Book Club
Splattering Yet Endearing by Phillip Yang - Episode 166

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 104:15


Chris found this being discussed on various subreddits related to men writing female characters. The book was pulled from Amazon and other platforms shortly after the internet criticism began, but someone managed to save it on an archive.org page. Thanks to them, our minds are now poisoned - and yours can be, too! In addition to our usual barnyard language, this episode includes mentions or discussion of nearly every heinous thing you can imagine, some of which include: auto-cannibalism, blood drinking, domestic partner abuse, r*pe/sexual assault, racism, and deadly amounts of misogyny. If tackling red-pilling and misogyny feels too big and heavy, follow Sam Kirsch for a quick anti-patriarchy tip of the day and other men's mental health topics in short form (and also some features on books, body mods, guitars, & heavy metal) If you're OK with being slowly eaten alive by a woman you hate for the chance to have sex, consider therapy and other health resources instead:  https://mantherapy.org/ https://www.bethedifferencescv.org/resources-for-men.php

Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 66: Live and Let Die - James Bond Hurts His Pinky

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 92:27


Ian Fleming's 1954 novel Live and Let Die places household-name super-spy James Bond on the trail of Harlem kingpin (and likely Soviet spy) Mr. Big. Jack and Kate follow Bond from smoky jazz nightclubs to a Florida retirement community and on to the Caribbean as he relentlessly wanders directly in his enemies' lines of fire. What is it with British pulp authors and their diligent recording of their characters' dietary choices? How does an enthusiasm for jazz become a life-saving trait? And what the hell is keelhauling anyway? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People. BBfBP theme song by True Creature. Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com

The Adam & Symon Show
A sailor went to... Adam's bad books

The Adam & Symon Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 29:20


Adam has yet another gripe with a nursery rhyme. This time he takes on the classic A Sailor Went To Sea Sea Sea.   We also have a very controversial Top 3 of hot drinks and for the first time, Bron's Mailbag! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 65: The Raven's Table - Vikings + Smut + Gore

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2023 77:31


In this month's episode, Jack and Kate set their literary dragon boat to sea with The Raven's Table, author Christine Morgan's 2017 collection of Viking stories. Spanning subgenres from grindhouse gore to reimagined fairy tales, this anthology will give fans of historical fiction and horror all the flavors they're looking for. What's the worst thing that can happen if you piss on a troll stone? Who would win in a battle between vikings and bigfoots? What's a great way to disturb the ghost of HP Lovecraft? All these questions and more will be answered in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People. BBfBP theme song by True Creature.  Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com You can discover where to get all the books featured on Bad Books for Bad People on our About Page.

Clerical Errors Podcast

Vicar talks about his (now past) upcoming Lenten sermon, Bollhagen rips a book in half, and we answer a question from the LCMS subreddit.   Fourth Sunday in Lent, John 6:1–15

The Pete Kaliner Show
Lightfoot loses, poor pandemic priorities, & bad books banned (03-01-2023--Hour2)

The Pete Kaliner Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 32:59


Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses her first re-election bid amid soaring crime, harsh COVID restrictions, and failing schools. Speaking of which, how did schools spend all that pandemic money? (Hint: not well.) Also, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools removed two books from libraries after complaints about sexually explicit content.    Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Stoic
Life Is Too Short To Read Bad Books

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 46:42


To the Stoics, it wasn't that we read. It's what we read. We should seek out books that make a difference in our lives…not ones that win prizes. What matters is what we think of the books, not what other people think. What's impressive is what we get out of them, not how they look on our shelves or that they might impress certain types of company.Read widely. Read aggressively. But don't be a glutton for punishment.In October of 2022 Ryan Holiday was asked to speak at the Austin Central Library about the importance of reading books that resonate with you. In today's episode, he shares a recording of that speech.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 64: American Gothic - Robert Bloch Takes On HH Holmes

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 89:12


Robert Bloch is one of the best-known names in American horror fiction: a protege of HP Lovecraft and the author Psycho, which would be famously adapted for the screen by Alfred Hitchcock. He was also heavily inspired by historical crime, as we'll see in the subject of this podcast episode, American Gothic. Join Jack and Kate as they explore the murder castle of the nefarious G. Gordon Gregg. Just how much like the historical HH Holmes is GG Gregg? What are the perils of being a lady reporter in late-19th century Chicago? Is every American gal just after a big, shiny wedding ring after all? All these questions and more will be answered in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People. BBfBP theme song by True Creature.  Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com You can discover where to get all the books featured on Bad Books for Bad People on our About Page.

You Start Today with Dr. Lee Warren | Weekly Prescriptions to Become Healthier, Feel Better, and Be Happier.

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!I'm so excited to share a new friend with you! Author, editor, podcaster, and polymath Joel Miller joins me for a great conversation about reading, the Bible, the importance of editors in publishing (and in life), and more!This is one of the most fun conversations I've ever had on the show, and I think it will benefit you greatly!Joel also is a lot of fun to follow on Twitter!Joel's Podcast, Bad Books of the BibleRead Miller's Book Review on Substack!Self-Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe

Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 63: Pharos the Egyptian - Mummies, Himbos, and Gratuitous Violins

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 90:16


Guy Boothby's 1899 novel Pharos the Egyptian is a gothic horror tale that finds a hapless British artist crossing paths with a sinister elderly man who seems to have some connection to ancient Egyptian culture. Join Jack and Kate on a globe-trotting adventure filled with intrigue, magic, romance, and Neapolitan loafers. Is there a difference between magical Egyptian hypnotism and garden-variety gaslighting? Why are all German pharmacists so annoying? What are the unspoken dangers of weed? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People. BBfBP theme song by True Creature.  Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com You can discover where to get all the books featured on Bad Books for Bad People on our About Page.