Podcasts about Black Books

Black books aren't just being banned—they're being erased. Quietly. Systemically. From classrooms, libraries, and publishing houses. In this Believe Black People episode, Black empowerment storyteller Ama-Robin breaks down how erasure works—and how we fight back. This isn't about asking for space. It's about reclaiming it. Join the Canon of Black Books Challenge and help rewrite the shelves. Subscribe. Share. Build the canon. Because we ain't imagining this. Ama-Robin's Black Literary Canon Beloved by Toni Morrison Go Tell It On The Mountain by James Baldwin Kindred by Octavia Butler The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley The Miseducation of the Negro by Dr. Carter G. Woodson #MyBlackCanon #BlackBookCanon #BlackLiteraryCanon #BuildTheBlackShelf #BlackBooksMatter  

Ever finish a book and think, this one is gonna stay with me? In this bold Espresso Talk episode, storyteller Ama-Robin opens up about the books that shaped her—Roots, The People Could Fly, Parable of the Sower, and others. She shares how Black books gave her more than knowledge—they gave her belonging. And she asks: What are the stories that shaped you? We'll talk about: ✔️ Why we keep coming back to certain books ✔️ How Black bookstores and banned books affect our sense of purpose and community ✔️ What “Black book joy” really means—and why it matters right now This episode is for anyone who's ever been changed by a story—and wants to pass that joy on. Featured books & authors: Roots – Alex Haley The People Could Fly – Virginia Hamilton Parable of the Sower – Octavia E. Butler Black Artists in America – Smithsonian American Art Museum Binti – Nnedi Okorafor The Fifth Season – N.K. Jemisin Brown Girl Dreaming – Jacqueline Woodson Try this after listening:

This week, we're diving into the vibrant world of Black literature. Just a month after World Book Day – and you might have caught our fun 'me then vs me now' trend on TikTok, where the BLAM team shared childhood reading memories alongside our current favorites – we've curated a list of must-read books by Black authors. Whether you're looking to build a reading habit, need something for your commute, or want to add to that ever-growing 'To Be Read' pile, we've got something for you. We'll also be highlighting recommendations from fantastic book clubs like TNSReads, insightful BookTok creators such as John Paul, and other essential sources for discovering incredible Black voices in literature. So, let's turn the page and get started!

Send us a textWhat if the key to sales success isn't working harder, but targeting smarter? Nick Mavrick of Built Data joins Ron for a candid exploration of how construction equipment dealers can revolutionize their sales approach by embracing the Pareto Principle—the idea that 20% of customers generate 80% of business.The conversation reveals a startling truth: most construction equipment dealers are still using century-old sales methodologies. Traditional "black book" approaches keep valuable customer information siloed with individual salespeople, creating massive inefficiencies and preventing strategic alignment across organizations. Nick explains how Built Data solves this problem by creating a "single pane of glass" that connects high-level strategy with day-to-day sales execution.At the heart of this approach is a fundamental shift in perspective. Rather than viewing salespeople as mere revenue generators, Nick advocates treating them as internal customers deserving of support. Built Data identifies high-value targets, predicts equipment replacement cycles, and even allows salespeople to text questions about specific accounts before meetings—serving as an "outsourced wingman" for sales operations.The conversation takes a fascinating turn when discussing why 90% of companies fail to implement their strategies (hint: 95% of employees can't even articulate what the strategy is). By distilling complex data into actionable intelligence, Built Data helps bridge this communication gap while transforming salespeople into trusted advisors rather than traditional "peddlers."Whether you're running a dealership or leading a sales team, this discussion offers practical insights about focusing your resources where they'll have the greatest impact. As Nick puts it, market disruption is inevitable, but targeting the right customers can negate up to 80% of business risk.Ready to transform how you approach sales? Listen now, then share your thoughts about data-driven customer selection strategies! Visit us at LearningWithoutScars.org for more training solutions for Equipment Dealerships - Construction, Mining, Agriculture, Cranes, Trucks and Trailers.We provide comprehensive online learning programs for employees starting with an individualized skills assessment to a personalized employee development program designed for their skill level.

In this story, we will step inside a Black-owned bookstore. Feel the warmth. Hear the conversations. Smell the books and the spice of chai in the air. This isn't just a shop—it's a sanctuary, a meeting place, a revolution in the making. In this story-driven episode, I take you inside a Black bookstore where knowledge is resistance, elders share wisdom, and a single quote can change everything. Let's explore what makes Black bookstores more than bookstores—they are home.  

Hello friends! Austin based musician Chris Evans (former drummer of Black Books) playing under the band name, Holy Islands is my guest for episode 1467! Holy Islands debut EP, the dreamy and reflective, "Happier Before", recorded by Taylor Tatsch and mixed by Tim Palmer (U2, Pearl Jam), is available now wherever you stream or download music. Go to holyislandsmusic.com for more info. We have a great conversation about moving from the drums to the front of the stage, losing his father and dealing with grief, writing songs, working with legendary mixer Tim Palmer, performing, playing too much in Austin, playing drums, Black Books, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Chris. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!   Follow us on X, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

This month, Chad shares some surprising Nostalgia Bait, plus the guys take a look at Back in Action (2025), Black Books (2000), and The Cat Returns (2002).  Sponsored by Gamefly. New customers can get a 30-day free trial by clicking on the GameFly link at the top of GeekCavePodcast.com. Like the show? Please leave a rating wherever you found us! Download and listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon, Stitcher, Goodpods, and more of your favorite podcast services! 

TK run's through club by club the players the players he is interested in and looks at the cashies and rookies coming through. Find the links to the individual BlackBooks below.Come grab beers with Talking League and meet Teddy at the GameDay Squad season launch event. Get your tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/james-tedesco-fantasy-football-premier-presented-by-gameday-squadThe individual BlackBooks:Parramatta Eels - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-parramatta-eels Dolphins - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-dolphins Penrith Panthers - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-penrith-panthers South Sydney Rabbitohs - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-south-sydney-rabbitohs Canberra Raiders - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-canberra-raiders New Zealand Warriors - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-new-zealand-warriors North Queensland Cowboys - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-north-queensland-cowboys Manly Sea Eagles - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-manly-sea-eagles Melbourne Storm - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-melbourne-storm Canterbury Bulldogs - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-canterbury-bulldogs Newcastle Knights - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-newcastle-knights Gold Coast Titans - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-gold-coast-titans Wests Tigers - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-wests-tigers St George Illawarra Dragons - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-st-george-illawarra-dragons Sydney Roosters - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-sydney-roosters Cronulla Sharks - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/black-book-cronulla-sharks Brisbane Broncos - https://www.talkingleaguepod.com/post/tk-s-black-book-brisbane-broncosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Danny Hurst´s Unusual Histories Bridge Series, he looks at two of London´s quirkier river crossings. Starting with the footbridge that connects Eel Pie Island to Twickenham. A bridge that was built as an alternative to visitors to the island at one time having to practically walk on water at certain times of the day. As well as sharing the history of the bridge Danny reveals Eel Pie Island´s connection with ballroom dancing, the clockwork radio, jazz, Acker Bilk and George Melly, as well as rock acts like The Rolling Stones. Eric Clapton, the WHO, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and more. He also shares details of the calmer, but nonetheless fascinating history of Teddington footbridge, which is located near a strange obelisk. Including its connection with D-day, Tommy Cooper, Black Books, The Avengers and Opportunity Knocks. If you can´t get enough of these podcasts, head to https://www.patreon.com/DannyHurst to access my exclusive, member-only, fun-filled and fact-packed history-related videos. KEY TAKEAWAYS The footbridge that connects Twickenham to Eel Pie Island only spans half of the river so is not usually counted as a Thames crossing. The Eel Pie footbridge was originally called Snapper's Bridge, Danny explains why during the episode. At one time, this stretch of The Thames dried out every day. Danny reveals why and what was done to solve this problem. The Eel Pie footbridge closed for 5 years Teddington Lock is tidal and vital for keeping the river navigable. Teddington Bridge consists of two bridges broken up by an island. The weir at Teddington was destroyed by nature during a very cold winter. Danny explains how. BEST MOMENTS “Before this bridge appeared visitors used to have to use the ferry service, or else, before 1894, walk across the river, which was possible, believe it or not,” “Ironically, the hotel burnt to the ground two years later.” “After several incidents of attempted sabotage, the lock keeper was granted permission to carry firearms.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.citybridgefoundation.org.uk Richmond Lock and Weir episode - https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/1723833083/unusual-histories/the-bridge-series-richmond-lock-and-weir https://www.eelpiemuseum.co.uk HOST BIO Historian, performer, and mentor Danny Hurst has been engaging audiences for many years, whether as a lecturer, stand-up comic or intervention teacher with young offenders and excluded secondary students. Having worked with some of the most difficult people in the UK, he is a natural storyteller and entertainer, whilst purveying the most fascinating information that you didn't know you didn't know. A writer and host of pub quizzes across London, he has travelled extensively and speaks several languages. He has been a consultant for exhibitions at the Imperial War Museum and Natural History Museum in London as well as presenting accelerated learning seminars across the UK. With a wide range of knowledge ranging from motor mechanics to opera to breeding carnivorous plants, he believes learning is the most effective when it's fun. Uniquely delivered, this is history without the boring bits, told the way only Danny Hurst can. CONTACT AND SOCIALS https://instagram.com/dannyjhurstfacebook.com/danny.hurst.9638 https://twitter.com/dannyhurst https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-hurst-19574720

Friday night Metropolis recorded live at Decadance Radio. Two hours of all the latest Tech House and House. This week featured my upcoming release with Emma Clair on Klaphouse and a world exclusive preview of my up coming track Pariba. This week we also played new music from artists such as Green Velvet, Format:B, Wh0, Camila Jun, and labels including Toolroom, Toolroom Trax, Adesso, Club Whatever, Black Books and plenty more. http://www.charmainlove.com/

Whether you need the Little Book of Calm, advice on how to write a children's book, or a recommendation for a £7000.00 bottle of wine, Bernard, Manny, and Fran are up to the task. This British sitcom delivers laughs, quotable dialog, and a clinical outlook on life we all need!Today we made root beer floats with A&W.Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5Send us a text

Paul Putner is an actor and comedian best known for his roles in Little Britain, Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle and This Morning with Richard Not Judy as The Curious Orange. Paul also toured in the Little Britain Live show and later appeared in Matt Lucas and David Walliams' TV follow-up, Come Fly with Me. Other TV and film appearance include Spaced, Look Around You, The Peter Serafinowicz Show, Downton Abby, Call The Midwife, Shaun of the Dead and Black Books. In 2005, Paul Putner took the starring role (as a mime) in the 7th district section of the film Paris, Je T'aime written and directed by Sylvain Chomet. The film opened the "Un Certain Regard" section of the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.Paul Putner is our guest in episode 446 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Paul Putner on Twitter @RealPaulPutner . Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode gets real. Emma, Ruta, and special guest Cohan expose the madness of sales and marketing culture, from absurd pipeline expectations to commission nightmares. We tackle the age-old question: why do outdated sales tactics still exist—and who's really to blame?Cohan, a seasoned sales leader, doesn't hold back as he spills the tea on toxic company cultures, leadership fails, and the collateral damage of BS metrics. Spoiler: it's costing you revenue and sanity. Plus, we dive into the role of AI in sales (and how it's failing at inclusivity) and call out the elephant in the room—why marketers always get the blame.TakeawaysHow pipeline manipulation starts at the top (and ends with AEs fired).Why cookie-cutter targets and outdated processes are sabotaging teams.The myth of the “Black Book” and why it's time to retire this relic.Why 4-5x coverage quotas are more about fantasy than strategy.The truth about commission plans (spoiler: it's a mess).How marketing can align with sales to actually fix the chaos.The untapped potential (and pitfalls) of AI in tech.This isn't just a podcast—it's a call for sanity. Whether you're in marketing, sales, or leadership, this episode is your blueprint for building a culture that works.co@equityintechgroup.com Sponsors: No more 'shit marketing leads' with Leadfeeder by Dealfront! Extended free trial of their Lead Gen Platform for Blame it on Marketing listeners!

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Episode 92 The Fifth CourtSir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice in England and Wales and ELI Vice-President who attended the European Law Institute (ELI) conference in Dublin.Established in 2011, the ELI emulates the American Law Institute and focuses on advancing all areas of law across Europe and beyond. As the premier Institute of its kind in Europe, ELI brings together over 1,700 jurists – including academics, judges, and practitioners – to enhance legal systems through collaborative projects.Sir Geoffrey Vos was appointed as Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice in England and Wales. In this office, he is President of the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) and leads the delivery and development of civil justice across the jurisdiction. He also has statutory responsibility in relation to the National Archives.Until 10 January 2021, he was Chancellor of the High Court, in charge of the Business and Property Courts of England and Wales. Between 2015 and 2016, he was President of the European Network of Councils for the Judiciary and has been active for many years on behalf of the judiciary of England and Wales in international relations in Europe and beyond.He is an Honorary Fellow of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge. He is Keeper of the Black Books at Lincoln's Inn. He has had a lifelong interest in social mobility and was Chairman of the Social Mobility Foundation between 2008 and 2011.He was Chairman of the Bar of England and Wales in 2007. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Bailey is one of the most loved comedians in the world. From his breakout role as Manny in the cult TV show Black Books, to his exceptional talent for playing multiple instruments, he always leaves his audiences feeling brighter. Bill is fascinated with natural history and humanity, his curiosity knows no bounds and music has been a constant companion. I asked him to Take 5 with songs that reflect humanity, and he gifted me an extraordinary conversation about life, death, risk taking and memory making. I was buzzing after this chat, and I hope you will be too.Don't forget, you can watch this Take 5 and the whole of season 3 now on ABC iview. The Kinks – ‘You Really Got Me'PJ Harvey – ‘Big Exit'Johnny Cash – ‘Hurt'Foals – ‘Mountain At My Gates'Talking Heads – ‘Once In A Lifetime'

Do not allow the cover of the book to deter you from opening and learning from the contents. In this segment, Tiffany Obeng shares why black books are for everyone. We hear about the inspiration of her author career intersecting with her corporate career as a Lawyer and DEO professional. WHO IS TIFFANY OBENG? Tiffany is a lawyer and DEO professional  of nearly 15 years. Tiffany became  inspired to join the diversity and inclusion  movement after taking her first  employment law class in 2008. Tiffany was fascinated by articles and daunting  statistics highlighting the lack of diversity in law, particularly for Black women. Tiffany works as an employment  discrimination attorney, and her career track includes 6 years as a senior equal employment opportunity advisor for a prominent higher education institution. Tiffany has now found a unique, nuanced way to tackle diversity in the workplace: children's books! Through books such as popular kids' career book, Andrew Learns about Lawyers, Tiffany hopes to inspire a new generation of diverse lawyers. Her book has been a staple for career days and Jack & Jill's Organization's Law Day event. TIFFANY'S CONTACT INFO Email: sugarcookiebooks@gmail.com  Phone: (281) 782-1851  Social Media: @sugarcookiebooks TIFFANY'S CALL TO ACTION Learn more about me and my offerings at www.sugarcookiebooks.com. Grab a copy of one of the books. CALL TO ACTION Subscribe / Follow GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp podcast on audio platform & YouTube channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends.   GENESIS'S INFO https://genesisamariskemp.net/genesisamariskemp --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

Ursprünglich als kleines Grafikdesign-Projekt gestartet, um Hip-Hop in Deutschland zu fördern, hat sich MZEE in den Neunziger Jahren zu einem der größten Hip Hop Mailorder und späteren Online-Shops für Hip-Hop-Kultur entwickelt. Gegründet von meinem heutigen Gesprächspartner Ralf, der sich 1989 als Teenager erstmals aber schon sehr intensiv mit Hip Hop und speziell Graffiti beschäftigte. Selbst er hat wahrscheinlich nicht ahnen können, was daraus mal werden sollte. Es gab mal eine Zeit, in der MZEE nicht wegzudenken war aus der deutschen Graffiti- und Hip Hop Szene. Wer damals aktiv war, hat mindestens im MZEE Mailorder seine Caps bestellt oder später ab der Jahrtausendwende im Pre-Social Media Netzwerk - dem MZEE Forum - abgehangen. Auch wenn die Relevanz heute nicht mehr da ist, die Geschichte dazu ist mehr als spannend. Auch weil Ralf und sein Partner Akim (ZEBSTER) aus dieser Konstellation heraus Großartiges geschaffen haben: Vinyl Veröffentlichungen wie "Fremd im eigenen Land" von Advanced Chemistry, das MZEE Magazin, die ON THE RUN Magazine oder die legendären ON THE RUN Blackbooks mit JEPSY, BATES und SEEN sowie vielen weiteren Ausgaben bis in die frühen 2010er Jahre. Angefangen hat für den jungen Ralf aus Itzehoe alles mit einer Leidenschaft für die Musik und der deutschen Hip-Hop-Szene. Besonders Graffiti begeistert ihn so sehr, dass er ab 1990 regelmäßig ins naheliegende Hamburg fährt um dort Graffiti zu fotografieren. Dabei lernt er seinen Mentor SHORE kennen, der ihm viel beibringt und mitgeben wird auf seinen noch langen Weg zum Geschäftsführer von MZEE.com. Als in Hamburg die ersten Full Color Wholecars gefahren sind und erste große deutsche Rap-Jams entstanden, war dann klar: Hier ist etwas Besonderes im Gange. Im Gespräch erzählt uns Ralf wie er vom Sprüher TOPIC aus Itzehoe zum Partner von ZEBSTER wurde, und der noch jungen Graffiti- und Hip Hop Szene eine Plattform geboten hat, die rückblickend gesehen einen kaum in Worten zu fassenden Einfluss auf die kulturelle Entwicklung dieser Bewegung hatte. Wir sprechen über die Entstehung von MZEE, die ON THE RUN Magazine und seine Idee hinter den ON THE RUN Blackbooks, die Digitalisierung und das Ende einer Vision, die Schule gemacht hat. Es ist eine vielseitige Geschichte die hier in dieser Podcast Episode erzählt wird, über den Werdegang eines Autodidakten aus der Graffitiszene, der zielstrebig und hartnäckig daran gearbeitet hat, Hip Hop kulturell zu fördern und voranzubringen. Auch wenn sich weder das Geschäftsmodell von MZEE.com noch Medien wie die ON THE RUN Magazine oder Blackbooks langfristig durchgesetzt haben, gab es mit Ralf und Akim zwei Protagonisten die Pionierarbeit geleistet haben, dokumentarisch wie auch kulturhistorisch. In der YouTube Version der Episode könnt ihr während dem Gespräch zum Teil passendes Bildmaterial sehen. Wir melden uns ab jetzt wieder regelmäßiger im ILOVEGRAFFITI.DE Podcast und hoffen, ihr habt die doch sehr lange Pause gut nutzen können, beispieslweise um bei anderen Formaten reinzuhören. Viel Spass mit PODCAST Episode 087 und einem über einstündigen Gespräch mit MZEE Ralle.

Dr. Carl Jung began to have apocalyptic visions in October 1913 which compelled him to engage a dialogue with his unconscious. In the following months, he transcribed these experiences in his personal journals (Black Books). When World War 1 started in June 1914, Jung realized that his visions, dreams, and meditations may have been precognitions of the impending war. On this minisode, we explore the writings and journals of Dr. Carl Jung to help us better understand this pivotal moment in Jung's life and how it inspired his later psychological theories. ∞∞∞∞∞ Support Creative Codex on my Patreon and get access to the Red Book Reading series, as well as other exclusives including the LIMITED RELEASE SERIES (Kurt Cobain & Jim Morrison), and all the Episode Exclusives:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy me a coffee or add to my fancy books fund on Venmo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3235189073379328069&created=1681912456.228596&printed=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ———— All Music by MJDorian Written & Produced by MJDorian ———— Connect with me on social media for all the newest updates: YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/creativecodex⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/mjdorian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mjdorian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------- Creative Codex is written & produced by MJDorian. All rights reserved.

Graham Linehan, legendary comedy writer and creator of Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd, joins Nick for a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation on: -Why Graham took a stand over gender ideology -Losing friends over his views -Whether you can ever come back from cancellation  -Why he no longer trusts the BBC  and loads more! Get the FULL EPISODE and support the podcast here: www.nickdixon.net Make a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon Nick's X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickdixoncomic Nick's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon Buy Graham's new book Tough Crowd https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tough-Crowd-Made-Career-Comedy/dp/B0CLMFP9PT/ref=sr_1_1 Graham's X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glinner His Substack: https://grahamlinehan.substack.com Produced by The Westminster Podcast Studio.

On the late winter Easter Sunday when we recorded this episode, we were feeling the accumulated weight of ongoing trauma. Somehow, acknowledging this led us into a conversation about play, and this episode ended up being a LOT of laughing. We do some digging into our videogame likes, dislikes, and style of play. We ask who is the Patrick Swayze of this era? What is the standard number of dicks in a bag of dicks? What is the American Coot, and why should you care? Tune in for the answers to these and other compelling questions. Play is resistance; play is growth; play is life. Have fun out there and share your fun with your people.Mentioned in episode:Scorched Earth tarot readings on YouTubeGames: Stardew Valley, Wylde Flowers, Horizon Forbidden West, World of Warcraft, Rift, Cookie Clicker, Spiritfarer, Baldur's Gate, Shelter, Witcher 3,  Fallout 4TV Shows and movies: Black Books, Young Ones, Fallout, Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead, The World's EndStar Trek training exercise: Kobayashi MaruKateri's photo of the American Coot (Instagram)

This week we welcome Ian MacDougal of the  Lonestar indie rockers BROKEN GOLD. The  band is set for its  first release of new music in three years . MacDougall is a member of cult, Texan punks Riverboat Gamblers,  he spent 5 years with Band Of Horses, and has been drafted into countless other punk and crust band tours. Bobby Daniel (bass) provides low-end to legendary Austin songwriter Alejandro Escovedo and Ben Lance (guitar) is part of anthemic rockers Mountain Time, while drummer Sam Rich has served stints in Del-Vipers and Black Books. While they all call Austin, TX, “home”, they've all put in their fair share of miles performing across the globe. “Spiraling” sets the stage for the Broken Gold's upcoming sophomore album Wild Eyes, which arrives on April 26th via hometown label Chicken Ranch Records. The album's name is a nod to a lyrical phrase shared both by the album track “Shambling”, as well in Thin Lizzy's “The Boys Are Back In Town”. The Thin Lizzy reference is one that always resonated with MacDougall who felt the line “guess who just got back today, them wild eyed boys that had been away” summed up the fried feeling of arriving home after weeks on tour. The collection of songs that make up Wild Eyes reach across genre boundaries to showcase the technical versatility and emotional insight that MacDougall has refined over the past two decades as he performed everywhere from punk squats to headlining mainstages at Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza. The constant is the honesty and vulnerability in both MacDougall's DIY ethics and approach to music, facts that are laid bare on every note of Wild Eyes. To bring Wild Eyes to life, Broken Gold enlisted acclaimed engineer Stuart Sikes (The Walkmen, Modest Mouse, The White Stripes) to track and mix the record, while the legendary Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins) provided the mastering polish.Wild Eyes will be available on limited edition vinyl on April 26th, 2024. Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks99Pre and Post roll music brought to you by @sleepcyclespa

Graham Linehan has experienced cancel culture firsthand. After building a huge following for his work on the popular TV shows "Father Ted," "Black Books," and "The IT Crowd", Graham became concerned about unscientific gender ideology, including self-identification, males competing against females in women's sports leagues, and experimental gender medicine, including puberty blockers. Since speaking publicly about his concerns, he as faced severe personal and career repercussions. Graham is in Australia as part of his book tour with the Free Speech Union of Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tabitha Brown is loved by millions for her unapologetic approach to life, family, and food. The author and influencer joined Writing Black to dive into her latest book, "I Did a New Thing," which challenges readers to break out of their routines and try new things. Brown is honest about the struggles she faced following her own advice and gets vulnerable as she discusses health challenges, missing her mother, and making changes to her inner circle. Connect with theGrio Black Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I'm joined by Melquea Smith, a Black, Queer, multi-award-winning children's book illustrator based in New York, for a discussion about filling your home library with black books! Melquea is an active member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and a committee member of #BlackCreatorsHeadquarters. Certified kid at heart, she provides positive and joyful imagery of Black kids and Black families through her art and children's books. She specializes in illustrating little Black girls of all shapes, colors, and sizes. When not illustrating, you'll find Melquea watching the newest animated shows and movies, learning all about Japan, studying Spanish with her cat Kilala, and giving her other cat Bumblebee pit-pats on her super fluffy tummy. Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support! Free coloring sheet for families: prettykittypaintings.com/color Black Authors And Illustrators: Janelle Harper https://www.janelleharperauthor.com/ Valerie Bolling https://valeriebolling.com/index.html Allen Wells https://www.allenwriteswell.com/books Stacey Byer https://www.instagram.com/stacebyer Reggie Brown https://reggiebrownart.com/books Raissa Figueroa https://rizzyfig.com/books Melquea Smith https://www.prettykittypaintings.com/books Resources of other authors and illustrators to follow prettykittypaintings.com/resources Books The Thingumajig Book of Manners by Irene Keller and Dick Keller Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o and Vashti Harrison If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you can do so here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated! If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com. Or check out my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Reading Tutor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more reading resources and support! And don't forget to get my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Reading Rewards System⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get your kids excited about reading today! Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support

It's the end of another month and it's also Easter. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the latest installment of Rants & Rambles with my sister-friend, C.M. Lockhart!***Chelsea's socials:Patreon: https://patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Books: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/ Updates: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb YouTube: https://youtube.com/@WrittenInMelanin***Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to amplify and celebrate Black voices. Here are three easy ways to support the show: A one-time donation at https://ko-fi.com/betweenthereadspodcast A recurring monthly donation at https://www.patreon.com/betweenthereads. Purchase Between the Reads swag at https://www.betweenthereads.com/store/

Recording of a debate at the Battle of Ideas festival 2023 on Sunday 29 October, at Church House, London. Subscribe to the Academy of Ideas Substack for more information on the next Battle and future events: https://clairefox.substack.com/subscribe INTRODUCTION At the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Comedy Unleashed's show, featuring Graham Linehan, was cancelled because the venue did not ‘support his views' and his presence would ‘violate their space'. The edgy spirit that used to characterise the Edinburgh Festival Fringe specifically, and stand-up comedy more generally, seems to have evaporated. There was no outcry from comedians attending the festival and very few publicly expressed even the mildest of support for free expression in the arts. Earlier that year, Nigel Farage was debanked by Coutts, for expressing views that go against the bank's ‘values'. Despite the bankers themselves having admitted fault, comedian Omid Djalili publicly sided with the elite bank. When comedians see no problem with using the denial of banking services as a form of punishment for holding certain views, how can they claim that they are ‘punching up'? Why do comedians increasingly side with the Establishment? How can comics say that they are ‘punching up' when they support the people being ‘cancelled' by corporations? As society becomes more authoritarian, where is the satirical response and creative backlash? SPEAKERS Miriam Elia satirical conceptual artist; author, We See the Sights, We Go To The Gallery and We Do Lockdown; creator, A Series Of Psychotic Episodes Dominic Frisby writer; comedian; author, Bitcoin: the future of money? Graham Linehan creator and co-creator, Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd; comedy writer, Count Arthur Strong, Brass Eye and The Fast Show; author, Tough Crowd: How I Made and Lost a Career in Comedy Chair: Andy Shaw co-founder, Comedy Unleashed

Tune in for a Fake A$$ episode this week as Moni and Kat discuss the NBA ALL STAR Weekend hosted in their hometown of Indianapolis, Valentines Day, Drake's leaked video and much more!! Cheers!Dedication: To our patrons and listeners,THANK YOU!! Moni: To all the visitors who come to Indy for the NBA ALL STAR game and braved the cold weather Kat: Butter Art Fair and all the wonderful artists *Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are not professionals and are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.**Stranger than Fiction:

The only thing better than an interview with Graham Linehan or Leo Kearse is doing Spectrum Street Epistemology with the two simultaneously! Peter Boghossian presents more than 20 claims to the gentleman, unearthing their perspectives on patriarchy, the looming technological singularity, limits of comedy, the BBC, and more. Graham Linehan is an award-winning television writer and the comic genius behind British sitcoms “Father Ted,” “The IT Crowd,” and “Black Books.” He is a vocal advocate for women's rights and children's safety. He recently published his bestselling memoir, “Tough Crowd: How I Made and Lost a Career in Comedy.” Leo Kearse is an award-winning comedian with a new weekly show on GB News, “The Saturday Night Showdown.” He was banned from his venue at the Australian Perth Fringe Festival after his content was called transphobic--despite writing the material with a transgender woman he was dating. More from Graham:“Tough Crowd: How I Made and Lost a Career in Comedy” by Graham LinehanSubstack More from Leo:WebsiteYouTube channel  Watch this episode on YouTube.

The complexity of being multiethnic is explored in this powerful conversation between host Maiysha Kai and theGrio's Natasha Alford. "American Negra" is part memoir, part cultural analysis, and all truth as Alford shares her experience navigating two worlds. Not just culturally but also economically. Alford talks life after Harvard and the immense pressure she felt post-graduation; she also gets vulnerable about her recent health struggles.  This Grio crossover is full of Black girl magic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest is the actress, Tamsin Greig. She grew up in London with her parents, two sisters – 5 lodgers and a handful of cats. Her mother had been in amateur dramatics – and Tamsin, absorbed by osmosis, the yearning to perform at a young age. She graduated from the University of Birmingham with a first-class BA in Drama and Theatre – and then, worked at the Family Planning Association – before getting her foot in the door with her role as Debbie Aldridge in The Archers. Since then – she has had a glittering career on both the stage and on television. She has starred in some of Britain's most loved sitcoms – from Black Books to Green Wing – and most recently, Friday Night Dinner. In this episode, she discusses what it's like to juggle parenthood with working life, her love of trampolining and playing a baddie in Paramount's new drama, Sexy Beast, based on the cult-classic gangster film of the 00s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3MCG8jT (Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to Happiness) Bill is witty, humble and full of wisdom. I felt very fortunate to have spent two hours getting to understand his mind. I'm sure you will love this conversation as much as I did. #billbailey #humour #christmas Timestamps: 02:40 - Bill growing up with many interests 05:36 - When did you discover you were funny? 09:30 - Being an outcast 11:34 - How do you measure success for yourself? 13:51 - What's your process of writing shows? 24:09 - How to balance the need for being funny and combining serious topics? 26:09 - What is humour? 29:23 - Why do we have the need to laugh as humans? 32:49 - What's your worst joke? 39:33 - The thrill of performance 41:32 - Sharing the stage with Robin Williams / depression 46:23 - Feeling down at Christmas 50:27 - What hardship have you endured and what did they teach you? 52:31 - Grief & loss of Bill's mother 58:29 - Loss of Sean Lock - comedian and close friend 57:53 - Performing at Royal Opera House 01:04:56 - What did you enjoy more, Strictly Come Dancing or Royal Opera House? 01:08:49 - How did what you learn at Strictly inform future performances? 01:19:52 - Do you make New Year's Resolutions? 01:23:23 - Advice for younger self & finding your own voice Bill Bailey is one of the most brilliant performers of our time. Although renowned for his stand-up comedy, Bill is much more versatile than that. He is a skilled musician, incorporating musical elements in his shows. He did that brilliantly recently at The Royal Opera House. It turns out he is a very skilled dancer as well, having won Strictly Come Dancing in 2020 with his dance partner Oti Mabuse. He has appeared in a variety of television shows and films, including Black Books, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and Doctor Who and has written several books, including Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to Happiness, which we discuss on the show. We talked about: * His many interests and how he has combined them in unique ways * Being an outcast * Performing with Robin Williams / depression in comedians * Grief and the death of his mother * His advice on happiness at Christmas * Finding your own voice * Finding confidence * Role of humour in society * His worst joke * And whether Strictly Come Dancing was his most favourite performance Bill Bailey: X: https://twitter.com/BillBailey IG: https://www.instagram.com/billbaileyofficial/ Website: https://billbailey.co.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/billbailey Follow Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Contact: anatomyofaleader@hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com/ Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you're listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

On today's #NCFWhittle, we are joined by comedy legend Graham Linehan, best known as the creator of comedy hits Father Ted, The IT Crowd and Black Books, but also one of Britain's most prominent campaigners to protect women-only spaces and safeguard children against harmful surgery. Graham's latest book is Tough Crowd: How I Made and Lost a Career in Comedy. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tough-Crowd-... THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘A must-read. Funny and utterly compelling' Jonathan Ross "Having cut his teeth in music journalism, Graham Linehan became the finest sitcom writer of his generation. He captured the comedy zeitgeist not just as the co-creator of Father Ted but also with The IT Crowd and Black Books, winning five Baftas and a lifetime achievement award. Then his life took an unexpected turn. When he championed an unfashionable cause, TV commissioners no longer returned his emails, showbiz pals lost his number and his marriage collapsed. In an emotionally charged memoir that is by turns hilarious and harrowing, he lets us into the secrets of the writing room and colourfully describes the high-octane atmosphere of a sitcom set. But he also berates an industry where there was no one to stand by his side when he needed help. Bruised but not beaten, he explains why he chose the hill of women and girls' rights to die on – and why, despite the hardship of cancellation, he's not coming down from it any time soon." https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tough-Crowd-Made-Career-Comedy/dp/1785633066 --------------- SUBSCRIBE: If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe to our channel on YouTube (click the Subscribe Button underneath the video and then Click on the Bell icon next to it to make sure you Receive All Notifications) AUDIO: If you prefer Audio you can subscribe on iTunes or Soundcloud. Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-923838732 itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/s... SUPPORT/DONATE: PAYPAL/ CARD PAYMENTS - ONE TIME & MONTHLY: You can donate in a variety of ways via our website: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk/#do... It is set up to accept one time and monthly donations. JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Web: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk F: https://www.facebook.com/NCultureForum/ Y: http://www.youtube.com/c/NewCultureForum T: http://www.twitter.com/NewCultureForum (@NewCultureForum)

Mike Robinson speaks to Graham Linehan, comedy writer and creator/co-creator of Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd, about life after speaking out on transgender issues.

Graham Linehan is a writer and director who has created or co-created some of our most beloved shows including Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd. Tough Crowd - Available here and in all good bookshops: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tough-Crowd-Made-Career-Comedy/dp/B0CLMFP9PT/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=graham+linehan&qid=1702894912&s=books&sr=1-1 Signed copies (while stocks last) available here: https://www.eye-books.com/books/tough-crowd SPONSOR: Go to https://givesendgo.com and raise money for anything important to you. SPONSOR: Try Factor today and get 50% off by using code: TRIGGER50 at https://factormeals.com Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Locals! https://triggernometry.locals.com/ OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here: Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76sllmrfpynfv94qw8p8d5 Music by: Music by: Xentric | info@xentricapc.com | https://www.xentricapc.com/ YouTube: @xentricapc   Buy Merch Here: https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/shop/ Advertise on TRIGGERnometry: marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Join the Mailing List: https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/sign-up/ Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media:  https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod/ https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod/ About TRIGGERnometry:  Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians.

Wie viel muss in einer Planwirtschaft eigentlich gearbeitet werden? Und muss jeder unabhängig von seinem Talent gleich lange arbeiten? Benötigt man überhaupt noch Geld, wenn doch die Produktion vergesellschaftet ist und nicht mehr Geld investiert wird, um noch mehr Geld zu genieren? Darauf gibt ein Konzept Antwort, das sich „Arbeitszeitrechnung“ nennt. Wenn man die Zeit, die gearbeitet wird, vernünftig erfasst und nach einer räterepublikanischen Ordnung demokratisch darüber entschieden wird, wofür Zeit aufgebracht wird, ist das Geld obsolet und sollte schon deshalb abgeschafft werden, weil es zirkulieren kann und wieder neue kapitalistische Strukturen entstehen können. Die Zeit soll jedoch nicht einfach eine neue Währung sein, sondern ein sozialistisches Wirtschaften ermöglichen. Mehr dazu von Ole Nymoen und Wolfgang M. Schmitt in der neuen Folge von „Wohlstand für Alle“. WERBUNG: Zum Jacobin-Magazin geht es hier entlang: https://www.jacobin.de/wohlstand Literatur/Quellen: Guenther Sandleben: Gesellschaft nach dem Geld. Arbeitszeitrechnung als Alternative, PapyRossa. Gruppe Internationaler Kommunisten: Grundprinzipien kommunistischer Produktion und Verteilung, Red & Black Books. https://arbeitszeit.noblogs.org/ Ihr könnt uns unterstützen - herzlichen Dank! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oleundwolfgang Steady: https://steadyhq.com/de/oleundwolfgang/about Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/oleundwolfgang Konto: Wolfgang M. Schmitt, Ole Nymoen Betreff: Wohlstand fuer Alle IBAN: DE67 5745 0120 0130 7996 12 BIC: MALADE51NWD Social Media: Instagram: Unser gemeinsamer Kanal: https://www.instagram.com/oleundwolfgang/ Ole: https://www.instagram.com/ole.nymoen/ Wolfgang: https://www.instagram.com/wolfgangmschmitt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oleundwolfgang Twitter: Unser gemeinsamer Kanal: https://twitter.com/OleUndWolfgang Ole: twitter.com/nymoen_ole Wolfgang: twitter.com/SchmittJunior Die gesamte WfA-Literaturliste: https://wohlstand-fuer-alle.netlify.app

In this week's episode of the New Flesh Podcast, Ricky and Jon interview Graham Linehan. Graham is a bona fide comedy legend and an activist for the rights of women and girls. He is the creator of Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd. Graham has won more BAFTAs than you've had hot dinners!His recent book titled TOUGH CROWD is a memoir of his time in British comedy that is loaded with practical advice for the aspiring creative. It also charts his battles against trans ideology, and the devastating impact that speaking out has had on his health, family and career. ARTICLES AND LINKS DISCUSSED---Tough Crowd: How I Made and Lost a Career in Comedy - Graham LinehanBuy here on Amazon---SUPPORT THE NEW FLESHBuy Me A Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenewflesh---Instagram: @thenewfleshpodcast---Twitter: @TheNewFleshpod---Follow Ricky: @ricky_allpike on InstagramFollow Ricky: @NewfleshRicky on TwitterFollow Jon: @thejonastro on Instagram---Theme Song: Dreamdrive "Vermilion Lips" 

Graham Linehan is the Irish comedy writer behind behind the legendary sitcom, Father Ted, as well as Black Books and the I.T Crowd.Grahams recent autobiography, “Tough Crowd” takes the reader through Graham's youth in Ireland, his co-writing of the show that is now embedded in Irish culture and provided laughs the world over.We speak about Grahams influences as he ventured into the world of sitcom writing including Seinfeld and the Simpsons. He tells us the behind-the-scenes story of Teds creation; how it was originally meant to be filmed like the “The Office” and the process behind writing an episode.Graham shares his thoughts on American humor vs. Irish/UK humor, woke and anti-woke standup comics, his own foray into standup comedy and much more. TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro, twitter activists  10:12 Trans-males in sports (Recent Canadian amateur boxing example)13:30 FATHER TED 30:50 American vs Irish/UK humor 35:00 Father Ted was originally to filmed like “The Office” 40:10 Graham's standup comedy 42:15 Favorite stand-ups 44:10 “Woke” comedians & “Anti-woke” comedians 

Graham Linehan has been described by many as the world's most canceled man due to his gender critical views. The writer of the IT Crowd, Brass Eye, Black Books and Father Ted has been a lone figure in what he considers a war against the forcing of children into sexual changes through social contagion. Listen to what canceling has done to him, and how he's come out stronger.  Get his book, Tough Crowd on Amazon! #gendercritical #lgb #grahamlinehan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 01:00:00 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying: 00:01:32 – Ron watched Flora and Son, and is watching The Gold, and Lessons in Chemistry. 00:08:02 – Conor has started Lawmen: Bass Reeves, finished the third season of Lupin, and listened to Strike Force Five. 00:11:09 – Josh also listened to Strike Force Five, and is rewatching The Sopranos, and rewatched The IT Crowd and Black Books. Mail Bag: 00:18:03 – Owen M. from Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland wants to know what the guys think about “Now and Then.” 00:23:14 – Scott H. from Portland, Oregon is looking to identify the titles in the iFanboy Film Canon. 00:26:49 – John-Joseph J. from Brooklyn, New York is curious about Josh's return to skateboarding. 00:30:18 – Nick B. from Melbourne, Australia is dipping his toe into David Lynch fandom. 00:33:04 – Ryan S. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wonders if iFanboy was to ever do another movies by minute podcast, what would the movie be? And also what are the guys' Top 3 Scorcese pictures? 00:35:56 – Marcus V. has been trying to watch Once Upon a Time in America but is stuck in the middle and doesn't know if he should finish. 00:37:01 – Aaron A. from Houston, Texas doesn't understand why the guys love Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood so much. 00:41:45 – Brian C. from Cincinnati, Ohio is exasperated with how Disney has been managing The Muppets and thinks the solution for success is obvious. 00:45:05 – Greg M. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wants to know which other holiday classic film should get the Muppet treatment. 00:47:08 – Dave C. from Buffalo, New York has a grab bag of holiday media (and non-media) questions. SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Music: “Rainbow Connection” Kermit the Frog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sree Kochugovindan, abrdn Senior Research Economist, breaks down the Bank of England's decision to keep rates unchanged. Greg Valliere, AGF Investments Chief US Policy Strategist, discusses the Israel-Hamas war and its political impact in Washington. Jonathan Pingle, UBS Chief US Economist, says a slowdown in the US labor market would lead to a slowing in inflation. Geetha Rananathan, Bloomberg Intelligence US Media Analyst, discusses Disney's plan to buy Comcast's stake in Hulu. Pierre Ferragu, New Street Research Head of Global Technology Infrastructure, previews Apple's earnings release.Get the Bloomberg Surveillance newsletter, delivered every weekday. 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transcript:This is the Bloomberg Surveillance Podcast. I'm Tom Keene, along with Jonathan Farrow and Lisa Abramowitz. Join us each day for insight from the best and economics, geopolitics, finance and investment. Subscribe to Bloomberg Surveillance on demand on Apple, Spotify and anywhere you get your podcasts, and always on Bloomberg dot Com, the Bloomberg Terminal and the Bloomberg Business App. What a joy to see her in London. Sree Kachigovin and joins us right now, senior research economists at Aberdeen three. I'm absolutely fascinated by how the US stands alone, how Jerome Powell yesterday stood alone with massive stimulus leading into massive real GDP. Does the United Kingdom, where Governor Bailey stands now, do they need stimulus to keep it going? I think stimulus would probably not be a good idea at this point. Really, what we want to tackle is inflation. Now. The Bank of England have a very challenging backdrop. Growth outlook is weakening, but we still have very elevated inflation pressures. Now inflation is past the peak, it has started to decelerate. However, energy costs are still quite elevated. The headline inflation is still very high. And also we have even though those multi price based effects will start to unwind over time, we still have very sticky core services and wage pressures in place. So stimulus right now would not be a good idea for the UK. Now it's not restrictive fiscal background at the moment, but further stimulus would actually not be helpful with the Here's a fun fact from the Bloomberg News story that Lucy White wrote for US. Ben Bernanke actually attended the Bank of England's meeting as an observer. It's part of his review into the UK central banks forecasting communications. And of course this comes as Bailey has faced some criticism that they didn't move quickly enough to respond to inflation. Sree, can you compare and contrast the efficacy of communication at the BAIE versus the FED. I think, as we mentioned earlier, there was a conversation about group think. There is a split within the within the Bank of England, and I think the communication has been quite clear from the various members. We've had the arguments for staying on hold, the arguments for perhaps another an additional hike, and all of those are quite consistent actually with the data that we're seeing. But it seems that on the whole we are witnessing switch towards a focus on growth and the weaker activity data and some greater faith in terms of inflation actually passed the peak and decelerating from here. So we're also seeing there. So we have a signal from the split in the vote, and we also have that signal well, very very clear in terms of rates are going to be on hold for a meaningful period of time, even if, as we expect, the economy enters a recession, rates are going to remain quite elevated. And that's quite a burden for small companies in particular who are much more sensitive to the rate cycle. They are facing a profit squeeze. There is a bit of an issue there in terms of future business investment and so there are a number of challenges there, particularly for the smaller, smaller firms. So that's something that the Bank of England are going to have to really be wary of. Yeah, credit availability for small firm is always an issue, whether it's stateside or across the pond street. When it comes to the stimulus versus austerity debate, that time was referencing how does the Bank of England's decision to keep rates on hold for a second straight meeting and warn about a possible recession, warn about the need to perhaps raise rates in the future of inflation reaccelerates. How does that restrain or limit the government's options when it comes to supporting the economy. I think the government is also very aware, and we have heard from Sunak p at the Prime Minister. We have heard that there is a focus on inflation even within the government. Yes, they do have an election coming up, but they're worried about stimulus too soon and too much stimulus too soon. So I think they're going to pair back on any measures that are going to fuel inflation. Further, I think that's also concerned from them, get every challenging decision for them, given that there is an election on the horizon. Are all the gains in the United Kingdom focused on London? I mean, I mean, is it like, you know, the dominance of Paris and France. Are all the economic gains which you have been tangible here have they been focused on the south of England? Well, there has been a big debate for a number of years with regards to the regional disparities, and that was something that for a few years there have been some focus on what are the policies that can help level up the economic outlook. However, it has been quite challenging in order to do that with the pandemic recovery from the pandemic. And I think the leveling up policies may be, you know, they're on the horizon in the future, but right now, really the focus is quite narrow. That regional disparity, unfortunately, is still very much there. Christrie, thank you so much. Cut your govid in with us with Aberdeen joining us now. On the other points in the Wars of Washington, Gregory Vellier, he's chief US Policy Strategistic AGF Investments. Greg I believe it is November, that's twelve months away from an election. Take the drama of October in our many wars and fold it into how things change twelve months before an election. How does your world change given the pending one year out election. Well, good morning time. So many unknowns. I'd say one big one is Benjamin Netanaihu. If you saw the extraordinary story in the New York Times on Monday talking about how Israel and Netanaihu were blindsided by Hamas they got totally caught off guard. There's going to be recriminations. I think that has to be looked at very carefully. There's the FED and there's this continuing fight in the House between fairly moderate Republicans and the right wing. That fight is about to resume within days, right, But you've got a right wing Speaker of the House. Now, shouldn't that restore some order in the House. One would think Scarlet wouldn't one, But I'm not quite sure about that. I think that even a handful four or five House Republicans could block this next spending bill. And there are Republicans in the House who don't want to spend money on Ukraine, as you guys know, and some lukewarm attitudes toward Israel. But the big fights still is a budget. We have a budget deadline in about two weeks and they're not close to being done. Yeah, and so we're watching that November seventeenth deadline very carefully. I want to get your take also on what the economy means for the presidential election tries. It might The White House has been selling Bidenomics, but it's not doing very well. When consumers are feeling pretty sour. What does the current FED policy mean for the economy in twenty twenty four. Well, I think there's maybe some relief among consumers that the FED didn't raise race. But I thought you and Tom a few minutes ago hit it perfectly talking about food prices. I mean, food prices are up. What did you guys say, nineteen percent cumulative? Yeah, over three years, over three years, But that leaves an awful lot of people, maybe not us, but leaves an awful lot of people discouraged that this is not improving. Yeah. What's important there, Scarlett, is the USDA with this is really good data from the US Department of Agriculture. They say that for the have nots of America, it's not third world, but thirty percent of their compensation is going to food, which means thirty percent of their conversation is not going to discretionary spending or anything else that usually supports the economy. Greg, I want to bring it back once again to FED policy in the economy in twenty twenty four because J. Powell's term expires as FED chaer in early twenty twenty six. So whoever wins the twenty four to four election, would get to pick the next FED chair. What does that mean to you? And I bring this up because if Donald Trump wins the nomination, yes he nominated Powell as fedchair, but he also nominated Judy Shelton as a FED governor. Yeah. I think if Biden wins, obviously he'll try to keep at Jerome Powell. If Trump wins, he will fire and get rid of Powell as quickly as possible, and that will I think cost some anxiety for the markets. You know, one other quick point I would make about what we could see in the next year or so that maybe is outside of the box. I go to piece this morning on Robert F. Kennedy Junior. There's a new poll out overnight from Quinnipiac showing him a twenty two percent that I was surprised. I think a lot of people were surprised to see that. And I do think that he will take away from Joe Biden, young people, independence, African Americans, environmentalists. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is not going to be the next president, but he may determine who will be. Craig Villie, thank you so much. With AGF investments, we can rip up the script with a gentleman that worked in the macroeconomic section at the FED. Jonathan Pingle joins the course with UBS, their chief US economists, John I'm sorry, I got to go here, and Julia Cornado XBMB Perry by Macro turns his way out in front of this. Are we completely misguessing the efficiency, the productivity, the technological advancement of America? Are we just flat out to pessimistic? Well, I mean it's hard to know what the expectations are, right there aren't that many people as in the weeds on productivity, you know, on the immigration rebound as Julia, and you know, give Julia a lot of props since we were at the board together a year long time ago. But I would say two things, and Sheer Powell touched on this yesterday. One is, you know, we have been seeing a pretty impressive rebound and labor supply and that's been both the combination of you know, a significant improvement and net international migration coming out of the pandemic. In addition to you know, some groups like prime age women punching out new all time highs and their labor force participation rates. And you know, we've certainly been writing about that, and Julia's done a good job as well on the productivity stuff. Though we do have to remember that productivity was incredibly weak as we went through the pandemic and immediately coming out, so we did have a fair amount of catch up to do. And when we look at sort of the longer run trends after today's data, just mathematically you are going to be a little bit above the longer run trends. So it is good news, but you're actually really still not that far from what we were seeing pre COVID. But I will say together, I think it's right. We're seeing nominal wage gains slow, and some of that is these supply side improvements and unit labor costs dropping. You know, we were forecasting a seven to ten drop. You know that is the result of the slowness we saw in average hourly earnings combined with basically five percent GDP growth in the third quarter. So that's a good supply side story. Tell me about course services. The chairman didn't talk about it much yesterday, but are we seeing a service sector disinflation to give confidence to an outright goods deflation? We are? I mean, we've had We've had some positive news on the core services over the last several months, but I would say we're sort of not out of the woods yet, right Like, you know, I think that's one of the reasons Chair Powell yesterday, you know, and Mike McKee did a great job with his you know, trying to pin the chair down on the objective versus subjective decision. But what we want to see is a little bit more slowing in the labor market in order to see more slowing in those components of inflation, because if we look at the ECI, it does look like wage gains are still a little too risk to be consistent with sustainable two percent inflation. So I do think the Chair and Mike was just saying this, they do need to get the labor market to slow here if they are going to achieve their mandate and restore price stability. All right, this is clearly a big, big week for labor market data. You had ADP employment change jolts and of course jobless claims this morning. Unit labor costs as well in productivity. We know that the UAW has come to agreements with the automakers, but if you are an union organizer and I'm thinking of the Actors Guild, for instance, that is still on strike. What is your takeaway from the flood of data that we've gotten on the labor market right now? Well, land market's still tight, right so you know, so you know, even I mean, and I don't really think you need to look much beyond the unemployment rate at three point eight percent to say, you know, the nation's at full employment and markets are tight, and you know you've got a point here where there might be some bargaining power for workers. The other interesting thing about a number of these strikes is there are a lot of non wage issues at stake. You know, you're talking about, you know, the use of AI for the actors, you're talking about, you know, the shift to electric vehicles amongst the UAW. And that's actually been sort of an interesting aspect where, you know, a lot of these labor negotiations it's not just about the wages, you know, it's really also about sort of these changing industry dynamics that they want to protect their workers from. So how does that show up in the data, How does that show up in the economy in what's measurable, Well, we should definitely see the impact of the UAW strike tomorrow. In tomorrow's data, you know, the BLS released their strike report. You know, between the strikes the Big Three and Mac Trucks, that should be about a thirty thousand job reduction in motor vehicle and parts assemblies employment. You'll see it in Table B and B one of the employment situation release. So we should definitely see that way on the employer report tomorrow, but that'll rebound in the subsequent in the subsequent report. And I think the bigger picture is that you have put in place for some of these contracts, you know, a return to things like you know, cost of living adjustments, et cetera. So this should generally mean for these workers somewhat firmer wage gains over the next few years than would have otherwise been the case. Jonathan Tingle, thank you for the brief, particularly there quickly on advancing productivity is with UBS. I love saying this the Union Bank of Switzerland. We're going to get complicated here and straighten this out. Hulu being taken out by Disney. Brian robertson Comcast unloading the Dogkeetha Ranganathen of Bloomberg Intelligence is truly encyclopedic on this near nine billion dollar that transaction. Getha, I'm lost here. Is Comcast happy today that they unloaded the stock or is this the deal of a lifetime for mister Eiger? So this is this is, as you just pointed out on this is a pretty complicated transaction. All that we got yesterday was that Disney is definitely buying out comcast thirty three percent stake. So Disney already owns two thirds of Hulu, so we know for certain that Comcast is offloading it who Disney is buying it? Now the biggest question here is going to be price. So we know the floor value was set at twenty seven billion. Disney actually came out yes, they're saying that they do expect to make that initial payment of you know, eight it's actually nine billion minus some capital calls, which which is why you get the eight point six billion. But really the point is going to be how much greater than twenty seven billion is the valuation going to be? And that is where all of the complexity is going to arise over the next few months. I mean, John Pharaoh is addicted to Hulu. He's just you know, he like binge watches Love Island USA and the rest of it. GITHA doesn't matter who watches this stuff in this transaction or is this just people distant from what we watch every day? I mean, Hulu has forty eight million subscribers some so it is a very very successful streaming service. You're absolutely right. It has a very deep catalog of classics. It has all of us Keith, You're not going to sell surveillances audience. The Love Island USA is a classic. Continue well, it has you know, it has a lot of the must watch shows, right you brought up the Bear Only Murders in the Building is show. It has a lot of shows that come up from broadcast TV, so it's a great catch up service. And it also has kind of this live Hulu Plus live option as well. So there are a lot of different flavors that it offers. But I think the biggest thing for Disney is really the ad component of it. If there is any streaming service out there that has got advertising right, it is Hulu. We know that Netflix is struggling with that right now, so is Disney Plus. So are a lot of the established services. Amazon is looking to bring an advertising service. Hulu is the one established brand already bringing in about three three and a half billion dollars in AD revenue. So that infrastructure is a gold mine and is super valuable to Disney and for that reason, Hulu is one of the few profitable streamers. Netflix of course another profitable streamer here. But what is it about the ad packaging that Hulu has figured out. As a consumer of Hulu, it's really frustrating to see the same Tom Brady hurts commercial over and over again. No, you're absolutely right, But at the same time, I mean, this is a company, you know, obviously they have They are the ones that have ads, that have had ads on now for the longest period of time. They've built all these different they've built very a very very robust AD stack, and they've also kind of made all these different you know, relationships with advertisers. Of course, you have the larger Disney brand as well at work there, but that is something where they've really been able to crack the code. I mean, Hulu is one service where you have majority of you know, the consumers on the on the ads supported option, which is what has made it such, you know, so successful in what it's set out to do. Disney says it has enough cash and credit to buy Hulu, whereas Comcasts will be using the proceeds to boost its accelerate its stock repurchase program. When this financial transaction is completed, does it move the needle at all for either Disney or Comcast stock. I think it definitely moves the needle for Disney because this removes a key overhang. Remember, there are so many strategic questions that are still kind of pending for Barb Biger, whether it's the future of ESPN, whether it's the sale of the ABC network, and so, you know, kind of just closing this deal with Hulu and then integrating it with Disney Plus, I think just removes a key overhang for the stock. Five years out, do they mate. Do you see Hulu combined with Disney Plus to really take on Netflix as a combined adult in kids' entity. Absolutely, I think that is what the plan is. I mean, at the end of the day, they are looking to get synergies across the board in their streaming product because Disney Plus is still losing money. It is still going to lose about two and a half three billion dollars this year. But I think when you combine this we're looking at savings of at least one one and a half billion dollars. I think it's definitely going to accelerate streaming crafitability for Disney. Synergy to me means rebundling, So you're going to have to pay some big, heftier price to get all these different channels or streamers into twenty. That's what Paul Sweeney would say as well. What I'm fascinated by is when we're all said and done with this. I mean, there's Hulu and there's Disney Plus, and they're going to merge and they're gonna take on Netflix. Keitha, do you see a true duopoly out there? Is that where streaming is heading? It definitely is heading there, Tom, There's no doubt about it. I mean Netflix is far ahead of the competition. They have almost two hundred and fifty million subscribers. We do see them getting to three hundred million over you know, maybe the next few years. But yes, this is kind of very much turning into you know, Netflix versus Disney versus most probably Amazon. So yeah, maybe a tryal Max HBO. Yeah, that's a tough one, you know, Hbo Max. You know, she's got to be a second tier service, second tier look at it. She's just like, Wow, you know what's so bad about that? And this goes, this goes with Discovery Plus and Max and all that is. You know where am I going to see ninety day fiance? I know you're addicted to it. If it doesn't work, O Githa ruganof and thank you so much. I think I learned something there. Pierre Farragu wrote the Black Books for Bernstein and Technology for years. Yes, he's got a fancy title Global Technology Infrastructure at New Street, but the answer is once and forever he will always own the Black Books over at Alliance Bernstein Peer. Thank you, Pierre, Thank you so much for joining us. And you have been cautious on Apple. Is now a time to buy the shares? After the lassitude that we've seen over the last twelve months. I would have liked to say yes, but unfortunately, and the reason why I would have liked to say yes is because sentiment is very very low on the name. You know, sixty percent by ratings and forty percent sale and a neutral rating for that name. It's very very It's as low as can be, I would say. So we've had like a very slow yeer. You know, three after in a row in negative growth, we're getting back to politive growth probably on the guide, but it's just because we're hitting like the the easier compare now and so that slowdown, like the stock reacted relatively well to that slowdown. If you look at the Apple stock, it roughly tracked the NASDAK. So not much happened on the stock. And the reason why you know I wouldn't jump on board now is first not a significant pullback so valuation. You're still paying like a hefty premium for our early It's partly justified, of course, for the quality of the franchise. But you know what happens next that really creates a surprise and gets the stock to work. From here, the high kinmentalist the harder matter pere single digit revenue growth. So I went back to the pandemic and basically sales are up forty seven percent from twenty nineteen, but the free cares flow generation after that is up seventy one percent. In your caution, are you suggesting that that formula they have of operating leverage, of generating ebit, of generating free cash flow is now broken? Given single digit revenue growth. No, I think it still works. But you know, of five percent revenue growth, you don't you don't generate as much free castural growth. So the way I like to think about it is out of like you know, between three and five percent revenue growth apper it can generate you know, you know, above five percent, like six seven percent earnings DIVIDI and free casual growth on a sustainable basis through like systematic buyback, through operating leverages that there are. So there is definitely a huge amount of quality there and a very strong benitry as you just mentioned. So all that is worth su premium. When you look at Apple today, it's straight on twenty seven times, you know, for for our earnings status and plus names who grow between five and ten percent anum, the overall economics are treading on like twenty two times, So you have a significant premium. So you won't have like a evaluation surprise out of this very healthy, very high quality model. And so when you own the Stoke today, you have to to believe this premium is going to remain, which I think is fine, but you can't expect like a sudden jump and a sudden increase in valuation multiple unless you have a new growth story, and that's where it's kind of difficult to expect that to cor right. The China part of the equation is not a growth story for Apple right now. How is May sixty pro getting a lot of attention kind of stealing the thunder in many ways? And Apple bears will always point to the China demand for iPhone fifteen as a reason to not be optimistic. How does Tim Cook frame the negative headlines that are hitting Apple out of China, whether it's the sixty pro or whether it's Beijing's ban of using foreign phones for government workers or stayed owned enterprises. Yeah, so I think it's a very good question. It's a source of concern. Interestingly, I don't think it's going to materialize that quickly because like the new Qua Way phone is really like in early innings, you know, they probably don't have a strong case to be that competitive against the iPhone. But it's true that you know, in this junk you mentioned since twoenty and twenty term, a lot of that was like what we're getting out of the picture in China and Apple really like gaining about twenty million XI units iPhone units combined with an increase in a spit and so that part of the business I think is true is kind of a trick over the next couple of years. Because China, China might be able to put together alternative to the AFO, the aphone remained like an exceptional product. You know, this is the only phone at a string animeter manufacturing a note for the main shift exceptional quality, exceptional like integrated software and hardware that there are. So I wouldn't say the Chinese are going to create the fund that can compete with the iPhone, but we know that in the past about twenty million funds we are selling at Huawei, and when Huawei dies appeared that market seem to have moved straight into Apple's hands. I see, and that's that's a concern of course. So how about Apple and AI? I mean, Apple was kind of left behind when Chat, GPT and all the other AI tools you know, took over the zeitgeist. I know Apple's working on things with relaated relative to Siri, and how can incorporate more generative AI into its products? Is this something that has reached a point where investors can can model it? No, So I think on the business model of Apple, you know, with making all its profits from selling hardware and then selling like mostly subscription services over this hardware, Like you know, the kind of like magical one trick where you can chart like thirty dollars a months for a generative AI based services that does doesn't really exist. The way I see it is that for Apple, generative are is going to be more of a defensive move. Siria has never been exceptionally impressive in terms of what it can achieve in terms of voice recognition and user user service. Apoba is going to continue to do their best to enhance the overall user experience with generative AI, But I don't see that as like as a revenue enhancement for them as it could be for like a Microsoft or Google and metal and advertising and things like that. Heard you just to finish here, is the Apple such a animal like you were mugged by your kids to go out and buy more toys like bram or like food like King. I mean you're on the same game. Are you suggesting that this is a stock that treads water for five years or are you actually looking for a diminished share price? So that's I think from from here over the next five years, I think that's a stock that can compound with its earnings power or its dividend power, so you know, it can compound like in single digits, maybe high single digits, so it's not it's not too bad for a very high quality name. And then I would look at buying it only if there is a bit of a dislocation at some point, like a loss in confidence if this quality I see that Apple wasn't there all the time. And so if you see like a weakness coming out of China or things like that, and if the stock is hurt by that, I think I would be I would be baking to revisit and look at, you know, getting into the name at a more attractive evaluation because when you're talking, companding and valuation is almost everything, because that's that's what drives, you know, your ability to buy back your stock more efficiently and things like that. So I really think you need a lower melteaper to make Apple compelling, like you know, single legy companding opportunity, and then a kind of like a breakthrough opportunity, you know, an opportunity to increase prices, to increase in clevolume, to launch a new products. Difficult to see that on the horizon. To be honest, Pierre, thank you for the brief peer fargu for some real Apple caution. They're different than the fanboys that so many people speak of. Subscribe to the Bloomberg Surveillance podcast on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Listen live every weekday starting at seven am Eastern Bloomberg dot com, the iHeartRadio app tune In, and the Bloomberg Business app. You can watch us live on Bloomberg Television and always on the Bloomberg terminal. Thanks for listening. I'm Tim Keane and this is Blumber HmSee 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It's the last day of the month and that means it's time for some rants and rambles! We're getting real about white supremacy and y'all, it's straight-up exhausting!

Last year Bill Bailey walked 100 miles in memory of his late friend Sean Lock, inspired by the hikes the two comics used to take together. Bailey's become evangelical about the benefits of a good walk, as an opportunity for blokes to be a bit more open with each other about difficult subjects. He's less enthusiastic about Twitter, which, as far as he's concerned, is a "vituperative swamp of unpleasantness". The comedian, musician and actor best known for his film and television work on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, QI, and the award winning Black Books was also host of the first season of NZ hit comedy panel show Patriot Brains. He's returning to Aotearoa in November and December for a fourteen date tour of his new show Thoughtifier.

I approached this episode a little differently, starting by asking Sonu how he thought Carl Jung would respond to the question ‘What is Life?' Sonu Shamdasani is leading expert on the work of Carl Jung. He is the author and editor of many books, including Jung's Red Book and Black Books. He is a professor at University College London.

WHAT WOULD JUNG SAY?   I approached this episode of my WHAT IS LIFE? series a little differently, starting by asking Sonu how he thought Carl Jung would respond to the question ‘What is Life?'   Sonu Shamdasani is leading expert on the work of Carl Jung. He is the author and editor of many books, including Jung's Red Book and Black Books. He is a professor at University College London.

Claude Atcho is a pastor in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the author of Reading Black Books: How African American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just. As Josh Larsen has said, this work of Christian literary criticism is written "with the passion of a book lover and the urgency of a preacher." In this episode, Claude Atcho and Jonathan Rogers visit some of the great works of twentieth century Black literature. They talk about a kind of theological reading that goes well beyond empathy. They also discuss what it means to acknowledge the image of God in another person—among other things.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About: ReadHer (pronounced like Reader!) is named after the woman who reads! It's the brain child of a passionate book reader. Like most, Ashley was just an avid reader who wanted to find community amongst other readers to talk about books.ReadHer came along like a lot of things do; time and opportunity. Early during the pandemic Ashley spent a lot of time reading and browsing for more books to read. One day she came across a book subscription box company and was disappointed to see that it wasn't as diverse as she'd hoped. But unlike other times when she would've moved on, she paused and asked herself why not create her own?ReadHer was created with the woman reader in mind. As a fan of Black indie romance for many years, Ashley has always felt that more people need to get their hands on these books and these stories! With this in mind, the goal of giving you a reading experience that sparks joy, pleasure and fun has become reality.ReadHer wants to be one of the many things in your life that makes you happy. When you see your box at your front door, its not just about getting a package, its about the book by a Black author, and the fun things you'll find to accompany your reading experience.  Connect with Ashley Barton!Website - https://readherbookbox.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ReadHerBookBox/Twitter - https://twitter.com/homeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/readherbookbox/ 

Graham Linehan, creator of The IT Crowd, Father Ted and Black Books, talks to Brendan about his excommunication from TV comedy and how trans ideology has driven the left insane. Read spiked here: https://www.spiked-online.com/ Donate to spiked this Christmas: https://www.spiked-online.com/donate/  Become a spiked supporter: https://www.spiked-online.com/supporters/  Sign up to spiked's newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/