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Lih Num Livro
O Rei Do Inverno - Bernard Cornwell

Lih Num Livro

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 32:19


A obra de Bernard Cornwell, "O Rei do Inverno", é o primeiro volume da trilogia "As Crônicas de Artur", que reconta a lenda do Rei Artur de uma forma mais realista e histórica, ambientada na Bretanha do século V.A trama é narrada por Derfel Cadarn, um guerreiro saxão que se torna um dos homens de confiança de Artur. Derfel descreve Artur como um líder carismático e um guerreiro formidável, que luta para unificar a Bretanha e defendê-la dos invasores saxões.Em um cenário de guerra, intriga e traição, Artur enfrenta desafios políticos e militares, enquanto lida com seus próprios demônios pessoais. A história explora temas como lealdade, honra, amor e perda, enquanto desmistifica a figura lendária de Artur e o retrata como um homem complexo e falível.Apresentação:⁠⁠⁠@liviamulder⁠⁠⁠Edição: Lívia LeãoEmail: lihnumlivro@hotmail.com

Buddy Book Club
The Winter King - Bernard Cornwell - Episode 116

Buddy Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 58:09


The Buddies enter Britain and the world of King Arthur in The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell. If you're sophisticated, you'll know this as an "Arthurian tale" or a retelling of the classic animated TV show King Arthur and the Knights of Justice. The book had the Buddies debating the merits of LSD-powered sorcery, comparing bar game courage to battlefield bravery, and wondering if maybe everyone in the Dark Ages just had terrible eyesight. So, grab your sword (named or unnamed), pour yourself some liquid courage, and join the Buddies as they battle through Book 1 of the Warlord Chronicles. Intro/Book Report (0:00-2:48)Stock Up/Down (2:49-32:14)Favorite Scene/Character (32:15-42:50)Love/Hate (42:51-52:12)Listener Email (52:13-55:01)Casting the Movie/Show (55:02-56:22)Conclusion (56:23-57:53) NEXT BOOK: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

Hearth & Heather
Ep 15: The Sweetness of Winter

Hearth & Heather

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 27:51


As the cold settles in, we're talking about the ways that we stay present, and the pleasures that we're appreciating right now. Notebooks and paper planners are some of the tools that we're using to keep steady and help us remember interesting tidbits, and in our ongoing relationship with softer ways to keep time, we're using lights, music, and actual programs on the actual radio to give shape to our days. We wind up our winter appreciation by sharing several poems that sustain us, make us laugh, or send us further on our journeys of curiosity. Links to the many things we appreciate can be found below.Mentioned in this episode:Libby app (library ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines)The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy TanBurnside Chai and Dark Forest teas from Jasmine Pearl Tea CompanyBlack Canadian Maple tea from The Rare Tea CellarTiny Shop, The Refilleri, Eco the Flamingo (Zero Waste shops in Chicago)Candlelit Tales podcast (Irish Folk Storytelling)The Last Kingdom (Book series by Bernard Cornwell; TV series on Netflix)KMHD Portland's Jazz RadioCommonplace BookPazyryk Swan (Felt plush swan from Iron Age Siberia)Poems read:“Hope and Love” by Jane Hirshfield“why people be mad at me sometimes” by Lucille Clifton“Advice From My Inner Punk Rock We Should All Take” by Jared Singer“When the Waves Come” by Maia“5 things at 40” by Ana Bozicevic“little prayer” by Danez Smith

Sustain
Episode 263: Alison Hill on Product Management in Open Source

Sustain

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 40:26


Guest Alison Hill Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes We're kicking off the new year of Sustain with host Richard Littauer discussing sustaining open source software with guest, Alison Hill, VP of Product at Anaconda, and a cognitive scientist with a PhD in psychology. Alison shares her journey from academia to industry, emphasizing the importance of statistics and data science in her career. She explains her role at Anaconda, focusing on developing secure and compatible distribution of Python packages and managing the community repository, Anaconda.org. The conversation covers the significance of product management in open source projects, particularly those with corporate backing, and how these roles can help in balancing user needs and business goals. In addition, Alison shares her thoughts on the challenges and strategies for maintaining open source projects without corporate support and touches on the ‘palmer penguins' project. Click to download now! [00:01:13] Alison discusses her transition from academic research in cognitive science to industry and data science, emphasizing her passion for statistics and education. [00:02:41] Alison explains her work at Anaconda, focusing on product management and the Anaconda distribution, aiming to ease the use of Python and R packages in the industry and academia. She also elaborates on other projects she oversees, including Anaconda.org and its role in supporting open source projects and enterprise needs. [00:05:17] We hear how Anaconda sustains itself financially through enterprise offerings and the balance of supporting open source while maintaining a business model. [00:07:14] Alison shares her previous experience as the first PM of data science communication at Posit (formerly RStudio) and her role in enhancing data science education and product development. [00:12:49] Richard and Alison explore the challenges of sustaining open source projects without corporate backing and strategies for maintaining personal and project health in the open source community. Alison discusses common mistakes companies make by confusing project management with product management in open source projects. [00:17:18] Richard asks about the skills needed for developers to adopt a product-oriented approach. Alison suggests that successful product-oriented developers often have high empathy for end-users and experience with the pain points at scale, which helps them anticipate and innovate solutions effectively. [00:20:49] Richard expresses concerns about the sustainability of smaller, community-led open source projects that lack corporate backing and the structured support that comes with it. Alison acknowledges her limited experience with non-corporate open source projects but highlights the difficulty in maintaining such projects without institutional support, and she shares her personal challenges with keeping up with open source project demands. [00:27:41] Alison stresses the importance of clear goals and understanding the implications of joining larger ecosystems, reflects on the need for clarity about the desired outcomes when joining larger ecosystems, and shares examples of successful and unsuccessful engagements in such settings. [00:29:52] She discusses alternative sustainability models, including paid support and subscriptions. [00:33:00] Alison brings up the example of Apache Arrow and the challenges it faced with corporate sponsorship. [00:34:23] We wrap up with Richard acknowledging that not all open source projects require significant funding or formal business models, and Alison explains the ‘palmerpenguins' project she did at the beginning of COVID. [00:37:07] Find out where you can follow Alison on the web. Quotes [00:22:18] “What is the minimum level of support you need to not feel like you're drowning?” Spotlight [00:38:14] Richard's spotlight is Bernard Cornwell. [00:38:39] Alison's spotlight is the book, Impossible Creatures. Links SustainOSS (https://sustainoss.org/) podcast@sustainoss.org (mailto:podcast@sustainoss.org) richard@sustainoss.org (mailto:richard@sustainoss.org) SustainOSS Discourse (https://discourse.sustainoss.org/) SustainOSS Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/tags/sustainoss) Open Collective-SustainOSS (Contribute) (https://opencollective.com/sustainoss) Richard Littauer Socials (https://www.burntfen.com/2023-05-30/socials) Alison Hill, PhD Website (https://www.apreshill.com/) Alison Presmanes Hill, PhD LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/apreshill/) Alison Presmanes Hill GitHub (https://github.com/apreshill) Anaconda (https://www.anaconda.com/) Anaconda.org (https://anaconda.org/) The Third Bit-Dr. Greg Wilson (https://third-bit.com/about/) Sustain Podcast-Episode 64: Travis Oliphant and Russel Pekrul on NumPy, Anaconda, and giving back with FairOSS (https://podcast.sustainoss.org/guests/oliphant) Intercom on Product Management (https://www.intercom.com/resources/books/intercom-product-management) Sustain Podcast-Episode 135: Tracy Hinds on Node.js's CommComm and PMs in Open Source (https://podcast.sustainoss.org/135) Hadley Wickham (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadley_Wickham) palmerpenguins-GitHub (https://allisonhorst.github.io/palmerpenguins/articles/intro.html) Bernard Cornwell (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Cornwell) Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743371/impossible-creatures-by-katherine-rundell-illustrated-by-ashley-mackenzie/) Credits Produced by Richard Littauer (https://www.burntfen.com/) Edited by Paul M. Bahr at Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Show notes by DeAnn Bahr Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Special Guest: Alison Hill.

Buddy Book Club
Before the Fall - Noah Hawley - Episode 115

Buddy Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 48:04


The Buddies are back for their 5th year! They kick off 2025 with Noah Hawley's, Before the Fall. The Buddies got to chatting about what this book was really about. It is marketed as a mystery novel, but deep down it's about: the importance of never answering questions, having ‘French toast hands', and destroying a house in the name of art. So, grab your life vests, your philosophical questions, and your disdain for the media, and join the Buddies as we take the plunge into Before the Fall. Intro/Book Report(0:00-4:28)Stock Up/Down (4:29-30:09)Favorite Scene/Character (30:10-36:39)Love/Hate (36:40-45:55)Conclusion (45:56-47:49) NEXT BOOK: The Winter King (The Warlord Trilogy) by Bernard Cornwell

Newt's World
Episode 791: Best of Newt's World: Bernard Cornwell

Newt's World

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 34:24 Transcription Available


Newt talks with Bernard Cornwell about his book, “The Last Kingdom,” one of the most successful historical fiction series of all time. The novels tell the epic story of the birth of England and introduces one of the greatest ever fictional heroes: the iconic Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the Saxon-born, Norse-raised warrior and rebel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BFBS Radio Sitrep
WELLINGTON - Master of Strategy, with Professor Michael Clarke and author Bernard Cornwell

BFBS Radio Sitrep

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 36:29


BFBS Forces News presents ‘Great British Battle Commanders' hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, Sitrep's defence analyst, assessing the leadership and strategy of the Duke of Wellington with the best-selling author of the ‘Sharpe' and ‘Last Kingdom' novels Bernard Cornwell. The interview is recorded in Wellington's former office in Horse Guards, now used as the office of the General Officer Commanding HQ London District.Based on his book ‘Great British Commanders,' Mike will be asking what makes for successful command? Is success or failure wholly determined by the circumstances each commander faces – with a bit of luck thrown in? Or are there some essential truths about command and human nature which ultimately make the difference on the battlefield?

Rock, Paper, Swords!
Bernard Cornwell! Big news about Uhtred/Last Kingdom! - HNS 2024

Rock, Paper, Swords!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 5:29


Historical Novel Society Conference 2024! Bernard Cornwell has been on the show before but this is the first time we've actually met him in person. He's our historical fiction hero so you can imagine how hyped we were to sit and chat with him about Sharpe, and what's next for his writing with perhaps some HUGE news if you're a fan of Uhtred and The Last Kingdom... He'd only just delivered the keynote speech at the conference then signed a TON of books for people so we were very grateful that he took some time to speak with us again. A true inspiration to us all. https://www.bernardcornwell.net/ Join us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, a FREE copy of our book Tips for Writing, Publishing and Marketing Your Novel, and more perks. patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast Find out more about the Historical Novel Society (and become a member) here - https://historicalnovelsociety.org/

Rock, Paper, Swords!
Ian Mortimer! Time Traveller's Guides! - HNS 2024

Rock, Paper, Swords!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 14:48


Historical Novel Society Conference 2024! Welcome to the first in the series of interviews we conducted with the authors and guests at the HNS Conference at Dartington Hall this year. Keep an eye on our podcast feed AND our YouTube channel for more in the coming days from the likes of Bernard Cornwell, David Gilman, MJ Porter, and Diana Gabaldon. Historian Dr Ian Mortimer spoke to us in this episode just before delivering the after dinner speech at the conference. We chatted about his books (like the Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England), music to write battles to, and an interesting tip on how to feel close to the period you're writing about. https://www.ianmortimer.com/ Join us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes, a FREE copy of our book Tips for Writing, Publishing and Marketing Your Novel, and more perks. patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast Find out more about the Historical Novel Society (and become a member) here - https://historicalnovelsociety.org/

Lit Lit
229 Lit Lit - A Good Daddy Beach Read

Lit Lit

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 59:32


Andy and Dani go to Spain. Dani learns what goes into a cannon besides a cannonball. Andy once again knows WAY more about history. Jurassic Park and National Treasure are actually very similar, and Dani figures out what her superhero origin story is.  Sharpe's Eagle by Bernard Cornwell

Incial
Minipod #223: O que é um book proposal e como prepará-lo

Incial

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 46:57


Salve, salve, queridos amigos do Telegram. Tudo certo? No programa de hoje — que conta com a participação do nosso confrade Diego Cunha —, confira mais algumas estatísticas do minipod, disponibilizadas pelo super André Ferrari; saiba como — ou como não — trabalhar em duas obras de gêneros diferentes ao mesmo tempo; descubra o que é um book proposal e como prepará-lo; saiba quais foram os últimos filmes de ficção científica que assistimos; e conheça o resultado da promoção dos livros de Bernard Cornwell.

30:MIN - Literatura - Ano 7
30:MIN 491 - Romance Histórico

30:MIN - Literatura - Ano 7

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 67:11


Você gosta de ler Romances Históricos? Então vem com a gente porque Vilto Reis e Cecília Garcia Marcon convidaram Eduardo Spohr e Thiago Cabello, da Oficina Literária, para conversar sobre seus livros favoritos e indicá-los. Bora? Livros citados: Os três mosqueteiros, de Alexandre Dumas Shogun, de James Clavell Empate, de Vinícius Neves Mariano O tempo e o vento, de Érico Veríssimo O portão de fogo, de Steven Pressfield Os pilares da terra, de Ken Follet Vikings. Berserker, de Eduardo Kasse Norte e Sul, de Elizabeth Gaskell Trilogia Santo Guerreiro, de Eduardo Spohr Crônicas de Artur, de Bernard Cornwell

The Lit Round Table
Part 6 | The Stone Sky

The Lit Round Table

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 31:41


Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 12 & Syl Anagist: Zero. We've. Learned. So. Much. Now we know how the stone eaters and guardians were created. We know what happened when Hoa and the other tuners were told to turn the Plutonic Engine on. We know how Father Earth responded to the puny humans stealing some of his core. And still, we saw how the more pacifist stone eaters are living at Core Point. There were some really sweet moments amidst all the revelations. Next time we'll be finishing the dang book! Don't forget, our Patreon's get to vote on our next read along! Here are your options: 1. The Star-Touched Queen by: Roshani Chokshi 2. The Winter King by: Bernard Cornwell 3. Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

The Lit Round Table
Episode 6: Let's Talk About Why We Need Diverse Books

The Lit Round Table

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 65:36


Inspired by recent book bans and challenges, Anna shares what she's learned about diversity in library collections from her classes. The SibNerds are revisiting their previous discussion around book bans and reevaluating the framing they put on that conversation. A large portion of this conversation talks about the importance of challenging the centering of whiteness and the default being white. We know that this can be an uncomfortable conversation, but we believe that it is critical in our own growth. We hope that this will help others process or begin their growth and understanding of folks who may be different. The Kirkus article “Unmaking the White Default:” https://www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-features/articles/unmaking-white-default/ We Need Diverse Books: https://diversebooks.org/ Equal Opportunity Reader's review of Gender Queer: https://equalopportunityreader.com/2023/06/22/review-gender-queer-a-memoir-by-maia-kobabe/ The diversity graphic Anna references: https://socialjusticebooks.org/diversity-graphic/ Don't forget to join us for our Read Along! We're reading The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin! Our Patrons can vote on our next Read Along! Here are the options: 1. The Star-Touched Queen by: Roshani Chokshi 2. The Winter King by: Bernard Cornwell 3. Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson Josef is watching: - Demon Slayer (Crunchyroll) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Critical Roll, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Delicious Dungeon (Netflix) - Hunter x Hunter (Crunchyroll) - Bram Stoker's Dracula - Acolyte (Disney+) Josef is reading: - The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin - Witch Hat Atelier by: Kamome Shirahama Josef is playing: - D&D - Elden Ring (PS5) - Magic the Gathering Anna is watching: - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - Futurama (Hulu) - The Mole (Netflix) - Despicable Me 4 - The Minions (Netflix) - Inside Out 2 - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Demon Slayer (Crunchyroll) - Acolyte (Disney+) Anna is reading: - Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by: Penelope Bagieu - She is a Haunting by: Trang Thanh Tran - The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin Anna is playing: - Fallout 4 (PS5) - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch) - JackBox Games - Beat the Parents - Apples to Apples - Magic the Gathering Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

The Lit Round Table
Part 5 | The Stone Sky

The Lit Round Table

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 31:29


Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 10-11 (and that Syl Anagist chapter in the middle)! This section ended with both Essun and Nassun moving forward on new-found resolute paths—if they had any doubts, they don't anymore. We learned about how Stone Eaters are made (sort of) and what happened to the early Stone Eaters. Creep factors were high. Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 12 and Syl Anagist: Zero!   Don't forget, our Patreon's get to vote on our next read along! Here are your options: 1. The Star-Touched Queen by: Roshani Chokshi 2. The Winter King by: Bernard Cornwell 3. Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson Happy Reading!   Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Rock, Paper, Swords!
RPS to attend the Historical Novel Society Conference 2024!

Rock, Paper, Swords!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 3:19


If you would like to help us with our running costs, and get exclusive BONUS EPISODES every month, a FREE copy of our book, Tips on Writing, Publishing and Marketing your Book, and other cool perks, check out our Patreon page. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠⁠⁠ We've been invited to cover the 2024 Historical Novel Society conference this year as the official roving podcasters! Bernard Cornwell, Diana Gabaldon, Kate Quinn, and loads more huge names in historical fiction will be there and we can't wait to bring you all the news and gossip from the event. Find out more in this short bonus episode! You can also find out more at the HNS website - https://hns2024.com/

The Coode Street Podcast
Episode 653: Lev Grossman and The Bright Sword

The Coode Street Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 58:14


We're delighted to welcome to Coode Street Lev Grossman, bestselling author of The Magicians trilogy, to discuss his major new Arthurian novel The Bright Sword, which appears from Viking in July. We touch upon earlier versions of Arthurian fiction by T.H. White, John Steinbeck, Bernard Cornwell, Nicola Griffith, and others, the balance between historical research and pure fantasy invention, the development of characters based on little or no historical evidence, and even Lev's earlier career as a critic for Time magazine, when he helped bring fantasy literature into the mainstream. Order it here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/554241/the-bright-sword-by-lev-grossman/

Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
Bernard Cornwell: Sharpe's Command, his latest sweeping historical in the Sharpe series

Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 28:18


Bernard Cornwell was born in London, worked for the BBC and Thames Television before coming to the U.S. to write full time. His sweeping historical novels include the acclaimed Richard Sharpe series. SHARP'S COMMAND is currently on sale from Harper wherever books are sold. Please visit his website at https://www.bernardcornwell.net/ Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio network #podcast #author #interview #authors #SpiesLiesandPrivateEyesPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley #terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #theuniversityseries #BernardCornwell #SharpesCommand

Military Historians are People, Too! A Podcast with Brian & Bill
S4E23 Luke Reynolds - University of Connecticut - Stamford

Military Historians are People, Too! A Podcast with Brian & Bill

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 68:36


Our guest today is Napoleonic-era scholar Luke Reynolds, who is an assistant professor of history at the University of Connecticut at Stamford. He has taught at colleges and universities in greater New York City, including Hunter College and Brooklyn College. Luke holds a BA in history from Trinity College in Dublin, an MA from Hunter College in New York, an MPhil in history from Cambridge, and a PhD from the City University of New York. Luke's first monograph, Who Owned Waterloo? Battle, Memory, and Myth in British History, 1815-1852 (Oxford University Press), won the Society for Military History 2023 Distinguished Book Award and was a runner-up for the Society for the Society for Army Historical Research's 2023 Best First Book Prize. He has also published in the Journal of Tourism History and the Journal of Victorian Culture. He is currently working on a monograph titled The Complete Battle of Waterloo: All Three Versions of J. H. Amherst's Blockbuster Spectacle. Luke is a frequent guest on the The Napoleonic Wars Podcast, and is Committee Secretary for the Napoleonic and Revolutionary War Graves Charity. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (huzzah!). Join us for a fun and interesting chat with Luke Reynolds. We'll talk growing up in New York City, going to school abroad, choosing between theater and history, Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe's novels, the Lambs Club, and, of course, "the recent film that shall not be named." Special Discount for our listeners from the University Press of Kansas - 30% off any book purchase! Use discount code 24MILPEOPLE at the ⁠UPK website⁠! Rec.: 03/08/2024

The Screen Chronicles
The Winter King Season 1 Review | Episode 9 and 10 Recap and Spoiler Talk

The Screen Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 77:19


In this episode we review the whole first season of The Winter King as well as recap episodes 9 and 10 of the series. The Winter King is streaming on MGM+ now and is based off of Bernard Cornwell's (author of The Last Kingdom) King Arthur trilogy, The Warlord Chronicles. Spoiler Alert for this episode as we recap the episodes, compare and contrast with the book, and share our thoughts on the series so far. If you like this video leave a like and subscribe! Comment what you thought of the episode and check out our social media links below.   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thescreenchronicles       Podcast links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-screen-chronicles/id1496549315           Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NzkWfWlf8CiN1dJO37Qoz?si=m-07MyhpTP-4tOw1iAdJSQ             Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-d4bdp-68fd88             The Screen Chronicles Social Media links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thescreenchronicles_           TSC Twitter: https://twitter.com/colbyandsteve           TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescreenchronicles?lang=en                 #thewinterking #thelastkingdom  #bernardcornwell #thescreenchronicles   Time stamps: 00:00 | Intro 00:16 | Spoiler Free Review of Winter King Season 1 16:20 | Spoiler Discussion Episode 9 40:49 | Spoiler Discussion Episode 10     ...     ...   The Screen Chronicles (C) 2023 Copyright. All rights reserved to Colby Griffin and Steve Kozuch of The Screen Chronicles.     Music by Dan Bonnett (C) 2019. All music rights reserved to Colby Griffin and Ethan Pawlak and partnership with DP Studios.     Images and video used throughout are copyright to respective owners.   FAIR USE NOTICE This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Book Bistro
Revisiting Historical Fiction

Book Bistro

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 56:49


This week, Stacy, Shannon, Georgina, and Amber are recommending some of their favorite historical fiction reads. Titles mentioned include: Kristin Hannah, The Women Denny S. Bryce, The Other Princess Diana Gabaldon, Outlander (Outlander #1) Bernard Cornwell, The Winter King (The Warlord Chronicles #1) Amanda Skenandore, The Second Life of Mirielle West Zoe Sivak, Mademoiselle Revolution Barbara Kingsolver, The Poisonwood Bible Bonnie Blaylock, Light To the Hills Karen Robards, The Girl from Guernica Joshunda Sanders, Women of the Post Lisa See, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Sandra Dallas, Where Coyotes Howl You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

The Art of Craftsmanship
EDC Devolution

The Art of Craftsmanship

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 114:40


The Gents discuss Workbench Con, the EDC Viking knives Dustin has been making, and then finish the episode with a full review of their first book of the EDC Book Club, Devolution by Max BrooksEDC Book club:Book #1Devolution by Max BrooksCheck out The Art of Craftsmanship on YouTube, Instagram, and Patreon here...youtube.com/theartofcraftsmanship@theartofcraftsmanship@theartofcameraguypatreon.com/theartofcraftsmanshipRecommendations:Dustin:The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell, both the Book and the Netfilx series.Devon:Shogun on FXAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Subject to Change
Ed West - From the Romans to Alfred the Great

Subject to Change

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 66:15


Most people know Ed West for his journalism and in particular for his substack The Wrong Side of History. If you haven't found that yet then check it out - it is one of the best things of its kind out there. But Ed also writes book and in particular a series of short introductions to various periods of English history. If (like me) you sometimes find you need a good overview of something before diving into the detail these books are an absolute godsend. We talked about the period from when the Romans left Britain in the early 400's to the time of Alfred the Great. It was thoroughly entertaining to listen to Ed though it sounds as if the people living through these times had a lot less fun. His book is called Saxons vs Vikings: Alfred the Great and England in the Dark Ages. It is a great introduction to the period. (And ideal for fans of Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom!)

Unscriptify
Unscripted With Bernard Cornwell

Unscriptify

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 38:48


"Words are like breath," she said, "you say them and they are gone. But writing traps them." This episode we had acclaimed author of historical novels famous for series of books The Saxon Stories and Sharpe, Bernard Cornwell. We discussed his interesting story of becoming a writer, how he rates The Last Kingdom, Sharpe and The Winter King tv shows, what historical period he wants to write about and more. Enjoy!

My Life Now PODCAST SHOW
Crispin D'Or and the Ice Pirates

My Life Now PODCAST SHOW

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 29:12


Crispin D'Or and the Ice PiratesInterview with Alexander TravellIn this My Life Now episode, Dallas interviews Alexander Travell, author of "Crispin D'Or and the Ice Pirates".About Our Guest:Alexander Travell, a seasoned wordsmith, invites readers into his literary realm with a diverse palette of genres that echoes his lifelong passion for history and science fiction. Influenced by the evocative narratives of authors like Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Paul Kearney, and David Gemmell, Travell weaves tales that seamlessly blend fiction and history, reminiscent of the works of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. With a professional background in crafting official documents, manuals, and directives, he transitioned into a retirement filled with the joy of storytelling. Embracing the wonders of science, technology, and the world at large, Travell brings a vivid imagination to genres ranging from fantasy to science fiction and thrilling narratives. Amidst his literary endeavors, he finds contentment in the company of his better half, relishing moments together and exploring nature with their furry companion in the scenic woods and parks of their blessed corner of the world.About The Book:In "Crispin D'Or and the Ice Pirates," Alexander Travell introduces readers to the relentless maritime detective, Crispin D'Or, who embarks on a high-stakes quest triggered by an unexpected disaster off Weymouth. When Sir John Fitzwarren's yacht is capsized by a passing freighter, Sir John enlists D'Or to track down the elusive captain responsible. Little does D'Or know that this investigation will lead him into the heart of the Arctic, where he unravels a daring heist plot targeting precious materials transported through the frozen Canadian North. As the story unfolds, D'Or's skills are put to the ultimate test against the unforgiving seas, deadly dangers, and a nefarious plan that challenges both his survival and his determination to unveil the truth. "Crispin D'Or and the Ice Pirates" promises a thrilling maritime adventure, blending suspense and intrigue against the backdrop of an icy heist waiting to unfold.Buy The Book: https://amzn.eu/d/eEvEwIdConnect with Alexander: https://alexander-travell.uk/Thank you for listening to and supporting the My Life Now podcast show. We are excited to connect with each of our listeners on our various platforms. Below is the best way you can not only connect with us but also have an opportunity to be featured on our Podcasts.For Marketing and Publishing needs, Buscher's Social Media Marketing LLC (https://www.facebook.com/buscherssmm)

The Screen Chronicles
The Winter King | Episode 7 and 8 Recap and Spoiler Talk

The Screen Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 67:06


In this episode we recap 2 episodes of The Winter King Season 1, episodes 7 and 8. The Winter King is streaming on MGM+ now and is based off of Bernard Cornwell's (author of The Last Kingdom) King Arthur trilogy, The Warlord Chronicles. Spoiler Alert for this episode as we recap the episodes, compare and contrast with the book, and share our thoughts on the series so far. If you like this video leave a like and subscribe! Comment what you thought of the episode and check out our social media links below.   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thescreenchronicles      Podcast links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-screen-chronicles/id1496549315          Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NzkWfWlf8CiN1dJO37Qoz?si=m-07MyhpTP-4tOw1iAdJSQ            Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-d4bdp-68fd88            The Screen Chronicles Social Media links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thescreenchronicles_          TSC Twitter: https://twitter.com/colbyandsteve          TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescreenchronicles?lang=en                #thewinterking #thelastkingdom  #bernardcornwell #thescreenchronicles   Time stamps: 00:00 | Intro 00:16 | Spoiler Free Discussion 05:06 | Spoiler Discussion Episode 7 33:35 | Spoiler Discussion Episode 8     ...     ...   The Screen Chronicles (C) 2023 Copyright. All rights reserved to Colby Griffin and Steve Kozuch of The Screen Chronicles.     Music by Dan Bonnett (C) 2019. All music rights reserved to Colby Griffin and Ethan Pawlak and partnership with DP Studios.     Images and video used throughout are copyright to respective owners.   FAIR USE NOTICE This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Pilot TV Podcast
#267 The Winter King, Percy Jackson And The Olympians, and A Ghost Story For Christmas: Lot No. 249

Pilot TV Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 84:32


Cider's mulling, turkey's turking, yams are yamming, and the Pilot TV podcast is getting ready for Christmas with this the LAST regular show of 2023. And, because this is essentially our yule send-off, Boydy runs through the vast array of shows coming your way between now and the new year, plus we review one of them: specifically, Mark Gatiss' latest festive frightener, Lot No. 249. We also head back to (Bernard) Cornwell country for the adaptation of his Warlord Chronicles, The Winter King on ITVX, and we find out whether Rick Riordan's Greek God saga lands safely on Disney+ with the arrival of Percy Jackson And The Olympians.

The Winter King: Official Podcast
The Journey to The Winter King: (feat. Executive Producers Julie Gardener & Lachlan MacKinnon)

The Winter King: Official Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 37:33


A sneak peak of what's to come… this episode guest stars executive producers of The Winter King, Julie Gardner and Lachlan MacKinnon, as they take us through a journey of how the adaptation of Bernard Cornwell's Warlord Chronicles came to be.The Winter King: Official Podcast is produced by ITVX and IJPR Media, in association with Bad Wolf.Host: David CraigGuests: Julie Gardner and Lachlan MacKinnon

The Winter King: Official Podcast
BONUS EPISODE: Interview with Bernard Cornwell

The Winter King: Official Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 17:48


In this exclusive bonus episode, host David Craig (RadioTimes.com) interviews author Bernard Cornwell (The Warlord Chronicles, The Last Kingdom, Sharpe).They discuss how Bernard wrote The Winter King, his favourite character to watch onscreen, and what his opinions are of the ITVX adaptation.The Winter King: Official Podcast is produced by ITVX and IJPR Media, in association with Bad Wolf.Host: David CraigGuest: Bernard Cornwell

The Winter King: Official Podcast
TRAILER: The Winter King: Official Podcast

The Winter King: Official Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 1:30


The Winter King: Official Podcast is an exclusive deep dive behind the scenes of the ITVX series, The Winter King, adapted from Bernard Cornwell's Warlord Chronicles. Host David Craig takes a deep dive into the behind the scenes of The Winter King, with guests including executive producers Lachlan MacKinnon and Julie Gardner, co-writers Ed Whitmore and Kate Brooke with cast members Iain De Caestecker, Ellie James, Stuart Campbell and Nathaniel Martello-White and more!The podcast premieres with a sneak peek on December 14th, followed by all episodes dropping on December 21st.The Winter King: Official Podcast is produced by ITVX and IJPR Media, in association with Bad Wolf.

Newt's World
Episode 631: Bernard Cornwell on Uhtred's Feast

Newt's World

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 34:24 Transcription Available


The Last Kingdom is one of the most successful historical fiction series of our time. The novels tell the epic story of the birth of England and introduces one of the greatest ever fictional heroes: the iconic Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the Saxon-born, Norse-raised warrior and rebel. In his new book, Uhtred's Feast: Inside the World of The Last Kingdom, Cornwell revisits Uhtred's realm, exploring every aspect of this historical period, from the clothes, to weapons, to food, offering beautifully crafted recipes of early Anglo-Saxon fare, created by renowned chef Suzanne Pollak. Newt's guest is Bernard Cornwell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Screen Chronicles
The Winter King | Episode 5 and 6 Recap and Spoiler Talk

The Screen Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 88:31


In this episode we recap 2 episodes of The Winter King Season 1, episodes 5 and 6. The Winter King is streaming on MGM+ now and is based off of Bernard Cornwell's (author of The Last Kingdom) King Arthur trilogy, The Warlord Chronicles. Spoiler Alert for this episode as we recap the episodes, compare and contrast with the book, and share our thoughts on the series so far. If you like this video leave a like and subscribe! Comment what you thought of the episode and check out our social media links below.   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thescreenchronicles      Podcast links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-screen-chronicles/id1496549315          Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NzkWfWlf8CiN1dJO37Qoz?si=m-07MyhpTP-4tOw1iAdJSQ            Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-d4bdp-68fd88            The Screen Chronicles Social Media links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thescreenchronicles_          TSC Twitter: https://twitter.com/colbyandsteve          TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescreenchronicles?lang=en                #thewinterking #thelastkingdom  #bernardcornwell #thescreenchronicles   Time stamps: 00:00 | Intro 00:16 | Spoiler Free Discussion 08:04 | Spoiler Discussion Episode 5 42:53 | Spoiler Discussion Episode 6     ...     ...   The Screen Chronicles (C) 2023 Copyright. All rights reserved to Colby Griffin and Steve Kozuch of The Screen Chronicles.     Music by Dan Bonnett (C) 2019. All music rights reserved to Colby Griffin and Ethan Pawlak and partnership with DP Studios.     Images and video used throughout are copyright to respective owners.   FAIR USE NOTICE This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

'tis but a scratch: fact and fiction about the Middle Ages
Alfred the Great, Part 3: A Chat with Professor Ryan Lavelle

'tis but a scratch: fact and fiction about the Middle Ages

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 43:42


In our third and final episode of the series, Richard talks with Professor Ryan Lavelle of the University of Winchester in the U.K. about Alfred the Great. Dr. Lavelle is a leading expert on Anglo-Saxon and Viking warfare. He is also the historical consultant for the BBC/Netflix television series "The Last Kingdom," based on the Saxon Chronicle novels of Bernard Cornwell. In this episode, Richard again poses the question whether Alfred deserves to be called "the Great." He and Dr. Lavelle then discuss the portrayal of King Alfred in "The Last Kingdom," and why he is portrayed that way.This episode includes short snippets from Season 1 of "The Last Kingdom."The intro and exit music is by the talented and generous Alexander Nakarada. Listen on Podurama https://podurama.com

The Screen Chronicles
The Winter King | Episode 3 and 4 Recap and Spoiler Talk

The Screen Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 85:12


In this episode we recap 2 episodes of The Winter King Season 1, episodes 3 and 4. The Winter King is streaming on MGM+ now and is based off of Bernard Cornwell's (author of The Last Kingdom) King Arthur trilogy, The Warlord Chronicles. Spoiler Alert for this episode as we recap the episodes, compare and contrast with the book, and share our thoughts on the series so far. If you like this video leave a like and subscribe! Comment what you thought of the episode and check out our social media links below.   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thescreenchronicles       Podcast links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-screen-chronicles/id1496549315          Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NzkWfWlf8CiN1dJO37Qoz?si=m-07MyhpTP-4tOw1iAdJSQ            Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-d4bdp-68fd88            The Screen Chronicles Social Media links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thescreenchronicles_          TSC Twitter: https://twitter.com/colbyandsteve          TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescreenchronicles?lang=en          Time stamps: 00:00 | Intro 00:16 | Spoiler Free Discussion 09:32 | General Spoiler Discussion on character portrayals (Merlin and Arthur) 16:37 | Episode 3 Recap and Spoiler Discussion 46:13 | Episode 4 Recap and Spoiler Discussion       #thewinterking #thelastkingdom  #bernardcornwell #thescreenchronicles   ...     ...   The Screen Chronicles (C) 2023 Copyright. All rights reserved to Colby Griffin and Steve Kozuch of The Screen Chronicles.     Music by Dan Bonnett (C) 2019. All music rights reserved to Colby Griffin and Ethan Pawlak and partnership with DP Studios.     Images and video used throughout are copyright to respective owners.   FAIR USE NOTICE This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

British Culture: Albion Never Dies
What is... Yorkshire? [Episode 143]

British Culture: Albion Never Dies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 31:39


I have mentioned Yorkshire many times, but rarely focused on it. Time to rectify that. Yorkshire is a historic county of England, between the Pennies and the North Sea. It is England's largest historical county with a history shaped by the Vikings (Danelaw), the War of the Roses (1455 – 1487), and the Industrial Revolution.Famous Yorkshire folk include:Sean Bean, best known as ‘006' in Goldeneye, and as Sharpe a kind of Napoleonic 007. The original Bernard Cornwell novels have Sharpe as a Londener, but this was reset for the show after casting Bean.Judi Dench, hard to know which is her best-known role, but I shall default to ‘M' from the 007 films! Her Yorkshire accent only comes out with strong language.Diana Rigg (Mrs. James Bond) who is from Doncaster, just like Jeremy Clarkson, although they sound quite different. Clarkson's original ‘BBC voice' was closer to Rigg's, he later dropped it for his more natural accent. Patrick Stuart (a non-Bond); in the 24th Century no one cares if you have hair (for men anyway)Pete Prostlewaite, Steven Spielberg called him "The best actor in the world"! He's most famous for Jurassic Park 2 and Inception (he's the old dude dying who prompts the story)… and of course, Brassed Off (1996) with a young Obi Wan Kenobi.I also talk about a famous Yorkshire ‘anthem':Ilkla Mooar baht 'at Song Lyrics:Wheear 'ast tha bin sin' ah saw thee, ah saw thee?On Ilkla Mooar baht 'atTha's been a cooartin' Mary JaneTha's bahn' to catch thy deeath o` cowdThen us'll ha' to bury theeThen t'worms'll come an` eyt thee upThen t'ducks'll come an` eyt up t'wormsThen us'll go an` eyt up t'ducksThen us'll all ha' etten theeThat's wheear we get us ooan back Don't worry, I provide a translation from the West Yorkshire dialect. I do attempt to read it in the dialect, please have patience with that! Finally, I wrap up with 8 suggestions for days out in Yorkshire. Steam through stunning countrysideAmble down the Shambles in YorkWalk in the Dales Indulge in a local speciality Follow in Captain Cook's footsteps Tuck into fish & chips in Whitby Visit one of Britain's greatest stately homes Have afternoon tea at BettysMessage me anytime on Instagram, or e-mail: AlbionNeverDies@gmail.comCheck out my Red Bubble shopSubscribe to my newsletter for personal news, a look at 'behind the podcast', and a semi-regular chance of getting a postcard, notebook, or 'Alphabet of Britishness' mug from me: https://youtube.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b3afdae99897eebbf8ca022c8&id=5165536616   Support the show

Today's Episode
The Winter King (S01E01-02)

Today's Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 29:22


The Winter King is a British historical fiction television series based on Bernard Cornwell's trilogy, The Warlord Chronicles. In 2020, Epix announced that a live-action adaptation had been greenlit. Two episodes aired in August on MGM+ in the US, ITVX in the UK. Many have drawn comparisons to other historical fiction adaptations like The Last Kingdom (based on work by the same author) and Outlander. On this podcast, we discuss the plot, the reviews, our rating, and more! Tune in and enjoy! 

The Best in Mystery, Romance and Historicals
M.J. Porter – Addictive Saxon Chronicles

The Best in Mystery, Romance and Historicals

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 34:20


 M.J. Porter has developed an enthusiastic readership for her ninth century Saxon Chronicles set in the depths of a divided Britain. She writes action-packed and completely addictive Dark Ages historicals that have readers howling for more. Hi there. I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler. And today on Binge Reading, M.J. talks about the books that critics describe as “Game of Thrones meets The Last Kingdom.” Our Giveaway this week is called Is Your Library Fully Booked? It features a great range of stories from many different authors, all free to download, including Sadie's Vow Book #1 in my Home At Last series. https://books.bookfunnel.com/fullybooked/1qbif7i7yc DOWNLOAD SADIE'S VOW for free And remember if you enjoy the show, leave us a review so others will find us too. Word of mouth is still the best way for people to discover the show and great books they will love to read. Things mentioned in this episode First Viking Age: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Viking-people Lindisfarne: https://www.lindisfarne.org.uk/ King Alfred: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alfred-king-of-Wessex Dark Age Britain: https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Anglo-Saxon-Kingdoms-Dark-Ages/ Bede: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Bede-the-Venerable Ceolwulf: Last King of Mercia: https://www.britannica.com/place/Wessex-historical-kingdom The Battle of Brunanburh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Brunanburh King Athelstan: https://www.athelstanmuseum.org.uk/malmesbury-history/people/king-athelstan/ Bernard Cornwell: https://www.bernardcornwell.net/ Uhtred series:   https://www.bernardcornwell.net/series/the-last-kingdom-series/ Queen Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aethelflaed The Last Kingdom BBC series: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08jnzwp Ealdorman: https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/ealdorman Ealdorman Athelwine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86thelwine,_Ealdorman_of_East_Anglia Queen Elfride:  https://www.history.org.uk/historian/resource/8630/elfrida-the-first-crowned-queen-of-england Ethelred II:  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ethelred-the-Unready M J Porter: Custard Corpses, https://mjporterauthor.blog/the-custard-corpses-a-delicious-1940s-mystery-is-on-tour-with-the-coffee-pot-book-club/ Michelles Salter: https://www.michellesalter.com/ Sarah Hawkswood: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sarah-Hawkswood/author/B00MLCK41U Theodore Brun: https://www.theodorebrun.com/ Simon Turney:  https://simonturney.com/ Jane Adams: Murder On The Farm, https://www.amazon.com/MURDER-gripping-mystery-twists-Mystery-ebook/dp/B0BL86FQ9Q#: Where to find MJ Porter online Website: www.mjporterauthor.com Twitter or X: @coloursofunison Introducing historical fiction author M.J. Porter Jenny Wheeler: But now here's MJ. Hello there MJ and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. M.J. Porter: Hello, thank you so much for inviting me on today. I'm really looking forward to our chat. Jenny Wheeler: MJ you've developed a terrific following of historical fiction readers fascinated by the stories of ancient Britain, and we're talking basically ninth and tenth centuries, mainly Saxon Britain. Tell us first off, what is the appeal of this period for people who haven't perhaps delved into it before? M.J. Porter: The appeal of the period for me is that it's quite exciting. We're at the very beginning of what would become known as the First Viking Age. We've had our attack on Lindisfarne and then the records go a little bit quiet, we don't hear a lot more, and then all of a sudden in about the 830s we start to get a little bit of a rumble, and therefore, it's quite exciting. We haven't had the great heathen army yet of the 860s. We've got this king in Wessex who's going to be King Alfred's grandfather,

Pop Break TV
TV Break: September 2023 - Ahsoka S1 Dazzles; Reservation Dogs S3 Dominates; MGM+'s The Winter King Debuts; & AMPTP Dooms WGA Negotiations

Pop Break TV

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 80:06


Welcome to TV Break, where Pop Break's Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television. Here's the format of the show: The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month – Alex, Bill, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including MAX's My Adventures with Superman, Hulu's Reservation Dogs, FX's What We Do In The Shadows, HBO's How To with John Wilson, Netflix's One Piece & Derry Girls, & Disney Plus's Ahsoka. News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh break down the latest on the WGA & SAG-AFTRA strikes and the AMPTP's couldn't failure to read the room with the unions and the public. If you would like to support the Hollywood community who are enduring a financial hardship with no end in site, please donate to the ⁠Entertainment Community Fund⁠. Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Bill & Alex surprise each other by both picking Disney Plus after a month with Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3 at the top of the streaming movies board, Ahsoka making its debut, Indiana Jones, The Little Mermaid, What If S2, and Doctor Who all receiving premiere dates, and the Loki S2 trailer dropping to huge numbers⁠. Meanwhile, Josh opted to embrace Netflix, thanks to the continued dominance of Suits, the success of the film You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, the reality series Love Is Blind & The Ultimatum, and the live action One Piece adaption. New Series Spotlight – Alex, Bill, & Josh review the new MGM+ series The Winter King, based on Bernard Cornwell's The Warlord Chronicles book series. Adapted for TV by Kate Brooke & Ed Whitmore. The series stars Agents of SHIELD star Ian De Caestecker as the would be king Arthur, Nathaniel Martello-White as his druid ally Merlin, and Eddie Marsan as his father the king, who banishes Arthur following the death of Arthur's half brother and the king's only living heir. The series also features Valene Kane & Stuart Campbell. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popbreaktv/message

Writer's Routine
Sara Ochs, author of 'The Dive' - Thriller author discusses the path to publication, how impatience affects drafting, and making characters authentic

Writer's Routine

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 50:53


Sara Ochs is an attorney, law professor, and now author. Her debut is 'The Dive'. It's inspired by her own time travelling through Thailand, and hearing about a grisly murder near her hotel.We discuss why being an impatient person affects her drafting, also why getting an agent doesn't mean everything suddenly falls into place, and how she made characters feel genuine when they could so easily become stereotype.You can hear how splitting her time between the US and Sweden helped her write a novel which travels across the world, also why she's thinking rationally about the future, and how much she knew of the story at the start.This week's episode is sponsored by 'The Return of King Arthur', a historical fantasy series by Jacob Sannox. There are 3 in the series, 'The Ravenmaster's Revenge', 'Agravain's Escape' and 'Tristan's Regret'. It's dual-timeline, flashing between modern day and the 5th century. If you enjoy fantasy like Tolkien and George RR Martin, crime like Lee Child, and a touch of historical fiction like Bernard Cornwell, you'll love these. Get a copy on Amazon or at jacobsannox.comSupport the show at patreon.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Screen Chronicles
The Winter King | Episode 1 and 2 Recap and Spoiler Talk

The Screen Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 87:26


In this episode we recap the first 2 episodes of The Winter King Season 1. The Winter King is streaming on MGM+ now and is based off of Bernard Cornwell's (author of The Last Kingdom) King Arthur trilogy, The Warlord Chronicles. Spoiler Alert for this episode as we recap the episodes, compare and contrast with the book, and share our thoughts on the series so far. If you like this video leave a like and subscribe! Comment what you thought of the episode and check out our social media links below.   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thescreenchronicles     Podcast links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-screen-chronicles/id1496549315         Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NzkWfWlf8CiN1dJO37Qoz?si=m-07MyhpTP-4tOw1iAdJSQ           Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-d4bdp-68fd88           The Screen Chronicles Social Media links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thescreenchronicles_         TSC Twitter: https://twitter.com/colbyandsteve         TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescreenchronicles?lang=en               #thewinterking #thelastkingdom  #bernardcornwell #thescreenchronicles   ...     ...   The Screen Chronicles (C) 2023 Copyright. All rights reserved to Colby Griffin and Steve Kozuch of The Screen Chronicles.     Music by Dan Bonnett (C) 2019. All music rights reserved to Colby Griffin and Ethan Pawlak and partnership with DP Studios.     Images and video used throughout are copyright to respective owners.   FAIR USE NOTICE This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

The Activity Continues
Interview with a Witch

The Activity Continues

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 80:44


This week we sat down with Lisha, who is one of our first Patrons and is also a Green Witch! We had a very long and heartfelt discussion about religion! Yes, religion. Who knew 4 people who are not even the same religion could discuss this taboo topic and not argue! It's true people, it can happen! We talked about so many things, famous witches and mediums, authors, historical figures, and we have some book recs (see below)Content Warning:We talked about religion. If you're sensitive to that, you might want to skip this one.The Activity Continues is a podcast where soul sisters, Amy and Megan usually chat about the TV show, The Dead Files. Our other soul sister Amy (AP) keeps us in check with facts, figures, and other fun things. We talk about pets, true crime, ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other creepy paranormal shit and sometimes we interview really cool people. Whether it be a paranormal professional, a Dead Files client, or a friend with wild stories.So, grab your beverage of choice, hop in the car, don't worry, Steve's driving, and join us when… The Activity Continues.This episode was recorded on August 20, 2023, and released on August 31, 2023.Episode links:Intro to a Green Witch: https://www.cratejoy.com/box-insider/green-witch-primer/https://naturallymodernlife.com/what-is-a-green-witch/Helen Duncan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_DuncanAleister Crowley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleister_CrowleyThe Thoth Deck, Tarot: https://amzn.to/44zoHHHBook recommendationsFrom AP: The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell: https://amzn.to/44q7OPRFrom our group chat: Wicca and Witchcraft for Dummies: https://amzn.to/44p559hPretty much anything by Ellen Dugan: https://amzn.to/3OJpWOEPodcast RecsOccult ConfessionsUncannyGenerally Spooky HistoryAnd That's Why We Drink episode 219: “A Papier-Mache Nose Doll and Mothman's Grandchildren”Looking for your own website for your podcast? Check out Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/?via=amyCredits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan AustinFact-Checker: Amy PiersakProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle https://melissaoliveri.comSocials and other goodies:Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theactivitycontinues Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theactivitycontinues/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheActivityCont   Blog for extras: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/blog/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesYouTube: https://bit.ly/TAC_videos Newsletter sign-up: http://eepurl.com/hWnBLLSEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.comPhone: 612-424-1684 (leave a message and maybe it will be read on the show!)Or visit our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ and click on the microphone icon to leave a message.BE OUR GUEST!Are you a The Dead Files client? Or a paranormal professional? Let us know by filling out our guest form:https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/AffiliateThree Spirit Drinks. They create plant-based non-alcoholic elixirs. https://us.threespiritdrinks.com/theactivitycontinues and use the promo code THEACTIVITYCONTINUES for 15% off your entire order. Send us cool stuff at:Collected Sounds Media, LLC8014 Olson Memorial Hwy 55 Box 240Golden Valley, MN 55427-4712Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We'll see you next week!A Paranormal PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/collected-sounds2/donations

Writer's Routine
Robert Thorogood, author of 'Death Comes to Marlow' - Mystery writer talks about making stories fun, cosy crime, and stopping the excuses

Writer's Routine

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 53:46


Robert Thorogood's newest novel is 'Death Comes to Marlow'. It's the 2nd in the 'Marlow Murder Club Mysteries', about a group of amateur sleuths who solve crimes in a quintessentially British town. We talk about his love of cosy crime, why he is inspired by Agatha Christie's need to keep things fun, and why he wanted to write a mystery about where he lives.Robert created 'Death in Paradise', a tv series that has become a BBC institution, and is just wrapping it's 13th series. You can hear the story behind that, and why a fear of failure still drives him even after a triumphant TV show, and a bestselling book series.We chat through why he starts early, as early time is bonus time, also why you should always serve dessert first, and why you need to stop tricking yourself that the day isn't right to write.This week's episode is sponsored by 'The Return of King Arthur', a historical fantasy series by Jacob Sannox. There are 3 in the series, 'The Ravenmaster's Revenge', 'Agravain's Escape' and 'Tristan's Regret'. It's dual-timeline, flashing between modern day and the 5th century. If you enjoy fantasy like Tolkien and George RR Martin, crime like Lee Child, and a touch of historical fiction like Bernard Cornwell, you'll love these. Get a copy on Amazon or at jacobsannox.comSupport the show at patreon.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overdue
Ep 602 - Sharpe's Eagle (Richard Sharpe #1), by Bernard Cornwell

Overdue

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 65:37


Bring on the battalion of Dad Books! Cornwell started writing the Richard Sharpe novels because he wanted something like Horatio Hornblower on land. Well, we haven't read any Hornblower yet but we can attest that this book sure is about a British rifleman fighting in the army during the Napoleonic Wars! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Advertise on OverdueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travels Through Time
[From the archive] Bernard Cornwell: The Battle of Waterloo (1815)

Travels Through Time

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 61:15


It's time to revisit our archives. In this episode one of the world's great historical novelists takes us back to one of the most dramatic and consequential moments in European history. Bernard Cornwell is our guide to the Battle of Waterloo. Waterloo. That single word is enough to conjure up images of Napoleon with his great bicorn hat and the daring emperor's nemesis, the Duke of Wellington. Over the course of twelve or so hours on a Sunday at the start of summer, these two commanders met on a battle in modern-day Belgium, to settle the future of Europe. For a battle so vast is size and significance, it still has some elusive elements. Historians cannot agree on when it started. The movement of the troops is still subject to debate. Wellington, who might have been best qualified to answer these riddles, preferred not to speak of Waterloo. His famously laconic verdict was simply that it was ‘the nearest-run thing you ever saw in your life.' Few people are as qualified to analyse this tangled history as Bernard Cornwall. For forty years he has been writing about this period of history through his ‘Sharpe' series of books. As Cornwall publishes his first new Sharpe novel for fifteen years, we take the opportunity to ask him about the battle that was central to all. Over a brilliantly analytical hour, he walks us through the battlefield, in three telling scenes. Show Notes Scene One: Sunday June 18th, 11.10 am.  Napoleon orders his grand battery to start firing Scene Two: Sunday June 18th, 8.00 pm. Napoleon sends the Imperial Guard to save the battle. Scene Three: Sunday June 18th, 10.00 pm.  Wellington weeps over the casualties. Memento: A heavy cavalry sword, carried in an attack at Waterloo People/Social Presenter: Peter Moore Guest: Bernard Cornwell Production: Maria Nolan Podcast partner: Colorgraph Follow us on Twitter: @tttpodcast_ Or on Facebook See where 1815 fits on our Timeline 

ASCO eLearning Weekly Podcasts
Oncology, Etc. – Devising Medical Standards and Training Master Clinicians with Dr. John Glick

ASCO eLearning Weekly Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 29:34


The early 1970's saw the start of the medical specialty we now know as oncology. How does one create standards and practices for patient care during that time? Dr. John Glick is a pioneer during the dawn of oncology. He says that early work involved humanity, optimism, and compassion, all of which were the foundation of his career. Dr Glick describes the clinical experiences that drove him to oncology (4:28), his rapport with patients, which was portrayed in Stewart Alsop's book Stay of Execution (9:21), and his groundbreaking work developing the medical oncology program at the University of Pennsylvania (12:22). Speaker Disclosures Dr. David Johnson: Consulting or Advisory Role – Merck, Pfizer, Aileron Therapeutics, Boston University Dr. Patrick Loehrer: Research Funding – Novartis, Lilly Foundation, Taiho Pharmaceutical Dr. John Glick: None More Podcasts with Oncology Leaders    Oncology, Etc. – In Conversation with Dr. Richard Pazdur (Part 1) Oncology, Etc. – HPV Vaccine Pioneer Dr. Douglas Lowy (Part 1) Oncology, Etc. – Rediscovering the Joy in Medicine with Dr. Deborah Schrag (Part 1)  If you liked this episode, please follow the show. To explore other educational content, including courses, visit education.asco.org. Contact us at education@asco.org.   TRANSCRIPT Disclosures for this podcast are listed in the podcast page. Pat Loehrer: Welcome to Oncology, Etc. This is an ASCO education podcast. I'm Pat Loehrer, Director of Global Oncology and Health Equity at Indiana University. Dave Johnson: And I'm Dave Johnson, a medical oncologist at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. If you're a regular listener to our podcast, welcome back. If you're new to Oncology, Etc., the purpose of our podcast is to introduce listeners to interesting people and topics in and outside the world of oncology. Today's guest is someone well-known to the oncology community. Dr. John Glick is undoubtedly one of oncology's most highly respected clinicians, researchers, and mentors. I've always viewed John as the quintessential role model. I will add that for me, he proved to be a role model even before I met him, which hopefully we'll talk about a little bit later.   To attempt to summarize John's career in a paragraph or two is really impossible. Suffice it to say, he is to the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center what water is to Niagara Falls. You can't have one without the other. After completing his fellowship at NCI in Stanford, John joined the Penn faculty in 1974 as the Ann B. Young Assistant Professor. Some five decades later, he retired as the director of one of the most highly respected comprehensive cancer centers in the nation. Among his many notable accomplishments, I will comment on just a few. He established the Medical Oncology program at Penn and subsequently directed the Abramson Cancer Center from 1985 to 2006. Interestingly, he established the Penn Medicine Academy of Master Clinicians to promote clinical excellence in all subspecialties across the health system. He's been a driving force in philanthropy at Penn Medicine, culminating in his role as Vice President Associate Dean for Resource Development.  Over the past several decades, he has helped raise over half a billion dollars for Penn Med. We need you on our team, John. As a clinician scholar, John's research has helped shape standards of care for both breast cancer and lymphomas. For example, he pioneered the integration of adjuvant chemotherapy and definitive breast irradiation for early-stage breast cancer. In 1985, he chaired the pivotal NCI Consensus Conference on adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. He also was a driving force in a clinical landmark study published in The New England Journal some 20 or so years ago about the role of bone marrow transplant for advanced breast cancer. Most impressive of all, in my opinion, is John's legacy as a mentor to multiple generations of medical students, residents, and fellows.   So, John, we want to thank you for joining us and welcome. Thought we might start by having you tell us a little about your early life, your family, your parents, where you grew up, and how you got into medicine. Dr. John Glick: Well, thank you for having me on the podcast, Pat and David, it's always a pleasure to be with you and with ASCO. I grew up in New York City in Manhattan. My father was a well-known dermatologist. He was my role model. And from the age of eight, I knew I wanted to be a doctor. Nothing else ever crossed my mind. But having seen my father's many interests outside of medicine, I realized from very early that there was much more to medicine than just science. And that really induced me, when I went to college, to major in the humanities, in history, art history, and I actually took the minimum number of science courses to get into medical school. That probably wouldn't work today, but it was the start of my interest in humanism, humanities, and dealing with people outside of the quantitative sciences.  Dave Johnson: So that's reflected in how we all view you, John. You're one of the most humanistic physicians that I know personally. I wonder if you could tell us about your interest in medical oncology, and in particular, as one of the pioneers in the field. I mean, there wasn't really even a specialty of medical oncology until the early 1970s. So, how in the world did you get interested in oncology and what drew you to that specialty? Dr. John Glick: Well, I had two clinical experiences that drove me into oncology. The first, when I was a third year medical student at Columbia PNS, my first clinical rotation in internal medicine, I was assigned a 20-year-old who had acute leukemia, except he was not told his diagnosis. He was told he had aplastic anemia, receiving blood and platelets, and some form of chemotherapy. And I spent a lot of time just talking to him as an individual, not just taking care of him. And we became friends. And he was then discharged, only to be readmitted about two weeks later. And in the elevator, the medical assistant had his admission sheet, and unfortunately, it was facing the patient, and it had his diagnosis, acute leukemia. So he came into the ward and he confronted me. "Why didn't you tell me I had acute leukemia?" Well, I couldn't say the attendees forbade me to do that. So I took what today we would call ‘the hit', and apologized. But it stimulated me to reflect that honesty with patients was extremely important, and that oncology was just in its infancy. We knew nothing about it. It was not considered even a specialty. I don't think we used the word "oncology."  But that inspired me to take an elective in my fourth year at PNS, at an indigent cancer hospital called the Francis Delafield Hospital. It only took care of indigent cancer patients, and there were wards, twelve patients in a ward, six on each side, and nobody would go see the patients. It was almost as if they were afraid that if they were to touch the patient, they would get cancer. And I started talking to the patients, and they were human beings, but nobody had told them their diagnosis. Nobody had told them if they were terminal. And there were a few patients who were getting a new drug at that time for multiple myeloma called melphalan, and they actually had relief of some of the symptoms, of their bone pain. But I realized that there was a huge void in medicine that I could possibly help to fill.  And that was the era of Vietnam, and so I applied to the National Cancer Institute to become a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service to avoid the draft, to be on a service with, at that time, some very notable oncologists Vince DeVita, Ed Henderson, Paul Carbone. I had read some of their papers, and I was lucky to be accepted. And I was a clinical associate at the National Cancer Institute. And that was life-changing because there every patient was considered to be potentially curable. The advances at that time using MOPP for Hodgkin's disease, C-MOPP for lymphoma, some treatments for leukemia. George Canellos pioneered the use of CMF for metastatic breast cancer. It was an amazing, amazing experience. That was in 1971 to ‘73. Oncology did not become a true specialty till ‘73, but my two years at NCI were formative.  However, I realized that there was something missing in my training. Everybody was considered curable, but I had never seen a patient with metastatic colon cancer, metastatic lung cancer. The radiotherapists there did not like to teach clinical associates, and I knew that there was a place called Stanford. And Stanford had Saul Rosenberg in medical oncology for lymphomas and Henry Kaplan in radiotherapy. So, everybody was going to California, and my wife and I packed up and went to California and spent a year at Stanford, which, combined with my training at the NCI, led me to the principles that guided my career in oncology; humanity, optimism, reality, compassion, and a love for clinical trials.  I was very, very fortunate to be there at the dawn of medical oncology shortly after I decided to go to Penn, which at that time did not have a medical oncologist. In fact, I was the only medical oncologist at Penn for four years and did every consult in the hospital for four years, much to the chagrin of my wife. But I was fortunate to have great mentors in my career: Paul Carbone, Vince DeVita, Saul Rosenberg, Henry Kaplan, among many, many others. And that impressed me about the importance of mentorship because my career would never have been where it was or is without these mentors. Pat Loehrer: John, just to echo what Dave said, you've been such a tremendous mentor for us. Dave and I particularly, you took us under your wings when you didn't know who we were. We were people in the Midwest. We weren't from any place shiny, but we really appreciate that. Dave Johnson: So, John, I mentioned at the very beginning that I met you before I met you, and the way I met you was through Stewart Alsop's book, Stay of Execution. He portrayed you as an extraordinarily caring individual, and it tremendously impacted me. It was one of the reasons why I chose oncology as a specialty. I realize it's been 50 or more years ago and most of our listeners will have no idea who Stewart Alsop was. And I wonder if you might share with us a little bit of that experience interacting with someone who was particularly well-known in that time as a columnist for The New York Times.  Dr. John Glick: His brother Joe Alsop and Stu Alsop were two of the most famous columnists at that time. Joe Alsop was a hawk right-winger who lived in the Vietnam War. Stewart was charming, was a centrist Democrat, wrote the back page for Newsweek for years. He and I had very similar educational backgrounds and interests. And we functioned on two different levels—one as a physician-patient, and then we became friends. And he and his wife adopted us into the Georgetown set.  And I received a lot of criticism for socializing with a patient. But over the years, I've been able to become friends with many of my patients, and I've been able to compartmentalize their medical care from our friendship. And I use the analogy if I was a doctor in a small town and I was the only doctor,  I'd be friends with people in town, with the pastor and likely the mayor. But I have always believed that patients can become your friends if they want it and if they initiated it.   Taking care of Stewart Alsop was an amazing, amazing experience. We didn't know what he had. People initially thought he had acute leukemia. In reality, he had myelodysplastic syndrome, but that hadn't been described yet. He had a spontaneous remission, which I rarely see, probably due to interferon released from a febrile episode, all his blasts went away in his marrow. One of my children's middle name is Stewart. But professionally and personally, it was an incredible experience. It taught me the importance of being available to patients. They had my home phone number. We didn't have cell phone numbers in those days. We had beepers, but they didn't work. And from that point on, I gave my home phone number to patients, and I actually trained my children how to answer the phone. “This is Katie Glick. How can I help you? My father's not home. You need my father? Can I have your phone number? I'll find him and he'll call you back.” Patients still remember my children and their way of answering the phone. Pat Loehrer: One of the things you did do is create this medical oncology program at Penn, which has graduated some incredible fellows that have become outstanding leaders in our field. But can you reflect a little bit about the process of creating something that was never created before, like a medical oncology program? Dr. John Glick: Well, I came to Penn, my first day. Person who recruited me was on sabbatical. I asked where my office was and there was no office. There was an exam room. There was a clinic for indigent patients which we scrubbed by hand. There was another office for patients who paid. Within two months, I had abolished that. We had one– I hate to use the word clinic, people still use the word clinic today, but one office that took care of all patients, irregardless of means.   I saw every oncology consult in the hospital for four years. But I had a mentor, not only Buz Cooper, but fortunately, Jonathan Rhoads was Chairman of Surgery, and he was also Chairman of the President's Cancer panel. And what he said at Penn in surgery became the law. And then when we introduced lumpectomy for breast cancer and radiotherapy, he endorsed it immediately. All the other surgeons followed suit. I don't think there's any hospital in the country that adopted lumpectomy and radiotherapy for breast cancer as quickly. And the surgeons were instrumental in my career.  Now, I was taking care of gliomas, head and neck cancers, and it was difficult. If I had a colorectal patient, I'd call Charles Moertel at Mayo Clinic and say, “What do I do?” I was there when Larry Einhorn in 1975 presented his data on testicular cancer with the platinum. Unbelievably inspiring, transformational. It also showed the importance of single-arm studies. You didn't have to do randomized studies because the results were so outstanding. And so in my career, I did both single-arm studies, proof of principle studies, and then many randomized trials through the cooperative groups.  But the first four years were very difficult. I didn't know what the word ‘work-life balance' meant in those days. If somebody was sick, I stayed and saw them. It was difficult introducing new principles. When I first mentioned platinum after Larry's presentation, I was laughed out of the room because this was a heavy metal. When patients were dying, they died in the hospital, and I wanted to hang up morphine to assist them. The nurses reported me to the administration. I had to fight to get the vending machines for cigarettes out of the hospital. So there were a lot of victories along the way and a lot of setbacks.  It took me several years to have an oncology unit of six beds, and now I think we have 150 or 160 beds and need more. So it was an interesting and, in retrospective, a wonderful experience, but I didn't know any better. Fortunately, I had a great wife who was working at Penn and then at Medical College of Pennsylvania, and she was incredibly understanding, never complained. And I think my kids knew that on Tuesdays and Thursdays, don't bring up anything difficult with dad because he's had a really tough day in clinic. Dave Johnson: We were not in that era, but we were very close. And many of the struggles that you had were beginning to dissipate by the time we were completing our training. But it was still a challenge. I mean, all those things. I gave my own chemotherapy for the first few years I was in practice. I don't know that our colleagues today who have trained in the last, say, 10 or 15 years, actually realize that that was what we did. Most of the chemo was given in the hospital. It was not uncommon in the early days to have 20, 30, 40 inpatients that you would round on because there just wasn't an outpatient facility. But the corporate mind made a big difference, allowing us to give drugs like platinum in the outpatient arena. You span all of that era, and so you've seen the whole panoply of change that has taken place.  John, the other thing you did that has impressed me, in part because of my time as a Chair of Medicine, is you created this Academy of Master Clinicians. Can you tell us a bit about that and what was the motivation behind that?  Dr. John Glick: Ben had a strategic plan, and one of the pillars was talking about valuing clinical medicine and clinical excellence. But there was no implementation plan. It was sort of just words and left in the air. And I was no longer director of the cancer center, and I realized we had a lot of awards for research, awards for education, and no awards for clinical excellence. So I created the idea of having an academy and master clinician spend six months talking to all constituencies, chairs of various departments, directors of centers to get a buy-in. Wrote a three-page white paper for the dean, who approved it immediately. And then, as typical at Penn, I raised all the money for it. I went to one of my patients who was an executive at Blue Cross. I said I need $500,000 to start this program. And then subsequently, I raised $4 million to endow it. Today, it is the highest honor that a Penn clinician can receive.  You could be on any one of our multiple tracks. You have to see patients at least 60% of the time. You not only have to be a great doctor, you have to be a humanist. So the world's best thoracic surgeon who has a demeanor in the operating room that is not conducive to working with a nurse as a team doesn't get in. We emphasize professionalism, mentorship, citizenship, teaching, national reputation, local reputation, and clinical excellence. And so we've elected over 100 people, maybe 3% of the Penn faculty. We give an honorarium. We have monthly meetings now by Zoom. We have monthly meetings on various topics. We never have a problem getting any dean or CEO to come talk to us.  We were the first to do Penn's professionalism statement. The school subsequently adopted, and it's become the highest honor for a Penn clinician. It's very competitive. It's peer-reviewed. The dean has no influence. And we're very proud that 40% of the members of the academy are women. We have a high percentage of diversity compared to the numbers on our faculty, but you really have to be elected on merit, and some people that you might expected to be members of the academy aren't. It's one of the things I'm proudest of. It will go on in perpetuity because of the money we've raised. I think many of my accomplishments as a researcher will fade, as they typically do, but I'm very proud of the Academy, and I'm very proud of the people that I've mentored. Dave Johnson: It speaks to your values, John, and I think it's one of the reasons why you're so widely admired. Thank you for creating that. It proved to be a model for other institutions. I know that for a fact. One would think that valuing clinical care would be preeminent in medical schools, but in fact, it's often ignored. So again, I know that your colleagues at Penn appreciate your efforts in that regard.  Tell us a little about your term as ASCO president. What are you most proud about and what were your most difficult challenges? Dr. John Glick: Well, the most difficult challenge was that ASCO was in transition. I had to fire the company that ran the meeting. We had to decide that ASCO was going to hire a CEO. We hired John Durant, made a small headquarters, tiny staff, and did a lot of the work as being chief operating officer myself. It was the year that email was just getting started, and ASCO wasn't using it. So every Saturday from 8:00 to 6:00, I came into the office and my secretary wrote letters inviting people to be on the program committee or various committees. But it was a society in transition. The growth of membership was huge. The meeting sites had to be changed. We emphasized science. Some of the things that we did are still in existence today.  We formed the ASCO ACR Clinical Research Methods course. It's still given. That's one of our real highlights. We forged relationships with other societies, the National Coalition for Survivorship. We made the ASCO guidelines much more prominent. And I remember that we were going to publish the first guidelines on genetic testing for breast cancer, and the MCI went up in absolute arms, so I arranged a meeting. I was at the head of the table. On my right were Francis Collins, Richard Klausner, Bob Wittes, and a few other people. Then the ASCO people who wrote the guideline were on the left, and they didn't want us to publish it. They thought it was premature to have a guideline about genetic testing. And what I learned from that meeting is that you can agree to disagree with even the most prominent people in oncology and still maintain those relationships. But we did what's right, and we published a guideline on the JCO. There were so many wonderful things that happened at ASCO that I can hardly restate all that happened I guess 27 years later. It was exciting. ASCO was still young. There was a lot we had to do, and we could do it. You could just go ahead and do it. It was exciting. It was gratifying. It was one of the most fun years of my life. Dave Johnson: I mean, that transition from an outside company in many respects, controlling the premier activity of ASCO, its annual meeting to ASCO, taking that on, that defined ASCO, and that's what I remember most about your time as president. It was a bold move, and the hiring of John Durant was brilliant. I mean, he was such an incredible individual, and it was great that you guys were able to pull that off. Pat Loehrer: Thank you for what you've done.  You've had a number of your mentees if you will, and colleagues that have gone on to prominent positions, including, I think, at least three directors of NCI Cancer Centers. Can you just talk briefly how you would describe your mentoring style because you've been so successful? Dr. John Glick: First, there are two aspects. One is when people come to you, and then when you go to people, you sense they're in need. The key aspect of mentoring is listening. Not talking, listening. Looking for the hidden meanings behind what they're saying, not telling them what to do, presenting options, perhaps giving them clues on how to weigh those options in pros and cons, being available for follow-up. Mentoring is never a one-time exercise. Not criticizing their decisions. You may disagree with their decision, but it's their decision, especially if they've considered it. Being proud of the mentee, being proud of their accomplishments, following them over the years. And when they've gotten in trouble or failed to get the job that they wanted, always be there for them, not just in the good times, but in the times that are difficult for them professionally. I think that's one of the most important things.  Even today, I mentor three or four clinical department chairmen, and people ranging from full professors to newly appointed assistant professors. Now that I'm retired, mentoring is the one activity that I've really retained. It's extraordinarily satisfying, and I'm proud of the people that I've mentored. But it's their accomplishments, and the key aspect of mentoring is never to take credit. Dave Johnson: I'll give you credit for mentoring me, and I appreciate it. You were very instrumental at a very decisive point in my career when the old Southeast Cancer Group disbanded, and we were looking for a new cooperative group home. And you were instrumental in helping my institution come into the ECOG fold, and not just as a very junior member, but really as a player. And I'll never forget that, and we'll always appreciate that very much. Pat Loehrer: Ditto on my side, too. Dave Johnson: John, you mentioned that you're retired. What do you like to do in your "free time” if you're not mentoring? Dr. John Glick: Life is good. My daughter says I have a disease, O-L-D. My grandson says, “He's not old; he's almost 80. Look how well he's done.” “Here's $20.” I'm having fun. We are fortunate to have homes in different places. We spend the summer up in the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River, spring and fall down in Charleston, then lots of time in Philadelphia. We travel. I play golf poorly. I'm getting a chance to read history again, go back to one of my great loves. I'm with my children and grandchildren more. I lost my first wife. I've been remarried for about twelve years, and I'm enjoying every moment of that. I'm not bored, but I do wake up in the morning with no anxiety, no realization that I have to herd sheep or herd cats. I have no metrics, I have no RVUs,  not behind of the EMR.  Dave Johnson: You're making it sound too good, John.  Dr. John Glick: We're having fun. And I have not been bored. I've not been down in the dumps. Each day brings a different aspect. We see a lot more of our friends. I exercise. I deal with the health problems that people get when they get older, and I have plenty of those. Seeing doctors takes a lot of time, but I'm grateful that I'm having these few years of retirement. I'm one of the people who is most fortunate to have attained everything they wanted to do in their professional life, and now I'm trying to do some of the same in my personal life. Dave Johnson: John, Pat and I both love to read. We love history. You mentioned that you're reading some history. Is there a book that you've read recently that you might recommend to us? Dr. John Glick: “the Last of the Breed” {With the Old Breed} It's about a private in the Pacific campaign who was not a commissioned officer; it's just a grunt on the ground. It brings the horrors of the Pacific island campaigns to life. But there's a huge number of books, some historical fiction. I'm a great fan of Bernard Cornwell, who's written about the Medieval times, Azincourt, 1356. I'll read two or three books a week. I'm devoted to my Kindle. Dave Johnson: If you could go back in time and give your younger self a piece of advice, what would that advice be?   Dr. John Glick: Try and achieve more of a work-life balance. I didn't have any choice. If I didn't do the consult, it didn't get done. That's not the situation today. But I have a second piece of advice, don't treat medicine as a 9 to 5 job. If a patient is sick, stay with the patient. Give the patient your home or cell phone number. Remember, medicine is not just a profession, but it can be a calling. Too few of our physicians today regard medicine as a calling. And even if you're employed, as most of us are by an academic or other institution, do what's right for the patient, not just what's right for your timesheet or the EMR. Remember that the patient is at the center of all we do and that medicine is a calling for some people, as it was for me. Dave Johnson: Great advice, John. Great advice.  Well, I want to thank Dr. Glick for joining Pat and me. This has been a delight. You're one of our role models and heroes.  I want to thank all of our listeners of Oncology, Etc., which is an ASCO educational podcast where we will talk about oncology medicine and other topics. If you have an idea for a topic or a guest you'd like us to interview, please email us at education@asco.org. To stay up to date with the latest episodes and explore other educational content of ASCO, please visit education.asco.org. Thanks again. Pat, before we go, I've got an important question for you. I've been trying to school you recently, and you've failed miserably. So I'm going to ask you, why is it that McDonald's doesn't serve escargot? Pat Loehrer: I can't do it. I don't know. I give up.  Dave Johnson: It's not fast food. Pat Loehrer: I like that. It's good.  The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions.   Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experiences, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement.    

Double P Podcasts
THE LAST KINGDOM - SEVEN KINGS MUST DIE Review

Double P Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 61:11


Destiny is All! And with the final Netflix movie, Seven Kings Must Die THE LAST KINGDOM IS ALL! A man of many names: Uhtred, son of Uhtred aka Uhtred of Bebbanburg aka Arseling is happily drinking his days away. But with the death of King Edward, a battle between brothers Aethelstan and Aelfweard, Uhtred's crew: Finan, Sihtric, Pyrlig and Aldhelm regroup to dream of peace in Alfred's dream of England. Netflix's #TheLastKingdom sees the Danes & Saxons facing external challenges and internal trouble as Aethelstan stans Ingilmundr, a new member of #!TheWorst. The hosts dive deep to discuss Alexander Dreymon's Uthred Son of Uhtred's final adventure. Based on the Saxon Stories book series from author Bernard Cornwell. Twitter/Instagram @DoublePHQ Facebook: http://facebook.com/doublephq #DestinyIsAll #uhtred #thelastkingdom #sevenkingsmustdie

Confessions of a Book Collector
Upcoming Book Releases You Don't Want To Miss

Confessions of a Book Collector

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 31:57


Discover some truly amazing upcoming book releases that we're excited about, and go behind the scenes at Goldsboro Books with bookshop manager, Rebecca. Plus, find out what can make a signed first edition so valuable and how to distinguish between an authentic signed first edition and a reprint.View David's supporting articles on what makes a signed first edition valuable and how to distinguish a genuine signed first edition between a reprint. Goldsboro Books is the leading independent bookstore specialising in signed first edition hardback books.Special thank you to the brilliant authors mentioned in this episode including: Alice Wynn , Natasha Brown Bobby Palmer, Laura Shepperson, Stephen Chbosky, Isabella Schuler, Rose Wilding, Bernard Cornwell, Laura Purcell, Tom Hanks, and Marcus Zusak. 

Da Binge Bois
2022 Christmas Special - Uthred Is The Stupidest Character - "The Last Kingdom" Season 2 Review & Discussion

Da Binge Bois

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 34:41


As always thanks for watching, hit us up on social media for a shoutout! Instagram: @DaBingeBois Twitter: @BingeBois TikTok: @DaBingeBois Shoutout BNH for Chill Clap that opens the show every week Series Synopsizes: The Last Kingdom is a British historical fiction television series based on Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Stories series of novels. The series was developed for television by Stephen Butchard, premiering on the 10 October 2015 on the BBC. In 2018 the show was acquired by Netflix. The series lasted for a total of five seasons, with the final season airing on 9 March 2022. A feature-length sequel, titled Seven Kings Must Die, has been filmed for Netflix.

Da Binge Bois
2022 Thanksgiving Special - And You Guessed It, Uthred - The Last Kingdom Season 1 Review & Discussion

Da Binge Bois

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 45:54


As always thanks for watching, hit us up on social media for a shoutout! Instagram: @DaBingeBois Twitter: @BingeBois TikTok: @DaBingeBois Shoutout BNH for Chill Clap that opens the show every week Series Synopsizes: The Last Kingdom is a British historical fiction television series based on Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Stories series of novels. The series was developed for television by Stephen Butchard, premiering on the 10 October 2015 on the BBC. In 2018 the show was acquired by Netflix. The series lasted for a total of five seasons, with the final season airing on 9 March 2022. A feature-length sequel, titled Seven Kings Must Die, has been filmed for Netflix.

Newt's World
Episode 416: Bernard Cornwell on “The Last Kingdom”

Newt's World

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 32:41 Very Popular


What was England's history like before William the Conqueror came from Normandy in 1066?  How did the Napoleonic Wars play out from a strategic standpoint?  Newt's guest is one of his favorite historical novel writers, the prolific author, Bernard Cornwell.  He is the author of the Richard Sharpe series and The Saxon series, now known as, “The Last Kingdom.” bernardcornwell.net  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.