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Show notes: Spooky season is almost upon us and we cannot wait! In this episode, we have books for wherever you fall on the spooky spectrum: from fall vibes and witchy tales to outright scary and nightmare-inducing stories and everything in between. There's something for every spooky soul and we can't wait to hear which ones you add to your TBR. Let's get spooky! Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO. Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned. Something Bookish: [03:15] S: Substack: Feeling My Shelf by Alex Reliford [4:29] M: Video: Most Anticipated Books for the Rest of the Year Spooky Books We've Already Read and Loved: [9:06] M: Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton [9:54] S: Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak [10:47] M: Strange Weather by Joe Hill [11:23] S: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna [11:57] M: The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias [12:38] S: Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [13:10] M: Mothered by Zoje Stage [13:43] S: The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean [14:42] M: River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givhan [15:10] S: The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston Books We're Planning to Read This Spooky Season: [16:04] S: Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth [17:53] M: In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead [18:47] S: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer [20:02] M: There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins [20:52] S: Weyward by Emilia Hart [22:10] M: Survive the Night by Riley Sager [23:08] S: Beasts and Beauty by Soman Chainani [24:40] M: Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez [25:34] S: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik [27:07] M: Cursed Bunny: Stories by Bora Chung [28:05] S: The Witches of New York by Ami McKay [29:47] M: Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleyco Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane + @miamanagementco * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.
Elisabeth Easther reviews Tramping in Aotearoa: New Zealand's Top 45 Tracks by Shaun Barnett published by Potton & Burton
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about the details of how to tackle those really big books! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading: Queen Bee by Amalie Howard (Traci) All That's Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien (Ellie) Crack the Book Open: East of Eden by John Steinbeck The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas 11/22/63 by Stephen King The Secret History by Donna Tartt Les Miserables by Victor Hugo The Stand by Stephen King Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Dracula by Bram Stoker Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally
The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Journalist, Podcaster & Debut Author, Michael Thompson On this episode Michael and I talk about: - His journey to becoming an author - Craft and divine timing - Pitching your work to publishers - Getting optioned for film rights - Having fun in the process - And all Michael's advice for writers Grab a copy of How To Be Remembered Here Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here. JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE To Contact Michael:Instagram: @michaelthompsonauthorWebsite: michaelthompson.net.au To Contact Me:Website: oliviahillier.comInstagram: @oliviahillierauthor
After a satisfying summer of reading the twisty thrillers and entertaining books she really enjoys when the temperatures rise, Melanie Steimle is ready to discover some transitional books for the fall reading season.Melanie lives in Utah, where she enjoys cake decorating and her favorite adjacent bookish hobby: keeping close track of her reading in her book journal and associated spreadsheets (and looking forward to her end-of-December book stats review.)While Melanie feels confident about the types of books she's looking for this time of year, she'd love some help finding specific titles that fit this reading preference. Melanie's looking for more literary picks than she typically reads in the summer, but she's not quite ready for the heftier and often darker reads she enjoys in the winter. She'd love Anne's help in bridging this gap and creating a fall reading list featuring titles that will deliver an immersive, highly discussable reading experience.Find the full list of titles discussed today and leave your suggestions for Melanie on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/398.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Ghosts of Harrenhal: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast (ASOIAF)
Davos, with the aid of several co-conspirators, returns to his smuggling ways. When he comes clean to King Stannis and Melisandre they are really angry. Stannis prepares to take more than just a few fingers from Davos. However, Davos has what he hopes is an ace up his sleeve. Mackelly and Simon sure hope Davos knows what he's doing.Chapter Review:Davos Seaworth, and several trustworthy king's men, enter Maester Pylos' chambers. They ask for Edric Storm, and the maester tells Edric to listen to the King's Hand. The men take Edric to a boat. The boy tries to be brave but it becomes clear he's nervous and uncertain. Davos persuades him to get on the boat and Edric's cousin Andrew Estermont and several other men accompany Edric.Davos makes his way to the Painted Table to wait for Stannis and confess his treachery. When Stannis and Melisandre arrive they are arguing about whether Joffrey Baratheon is indeed dead. Melisandre saw it in her flames, but Stannis doesn't trust the accuracy of the flames. Davos confirms Melisandre's story. He's been told that Joffrey died during his wedding feast. With that, Melisandre feels the case has been proven for her work with Edric's blood and asks for the rest of the boy to wake the stone dragons and win Stannis his throne.Davos explains why that's not possible. Stannis is extremely disappointed with his Hand. Davos explains that, as Hand, it is his job to help the king protect his people. Edric is one of the king's people. When Stannis draws Lightbringer, Davos explains that he's learned to read and begins to read a letter. He hopes it'll be enough to save his life.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Davos Seaworth - The Onion Knight. Former Smuggler, Hand of the King to Stannis Baratheon.Stannis Baratheon - Lord of Dragonstone, rightful King of the Seven Kingdoms.Andrew Estermont - Cousin to Stannis and Edric.Melisandre - Red priestess of R'hllor. Confidante of King Stannis.Selyse Baratheon - Stannis' queen and fervent follower of R'Hllor.Axel Florent - Brother to Queen Selyse.Edric Storm - Bastard son of Robert Baratheon. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...
On this week's Fully Booked Takeover, sponsored by Penguin Young Readers Group, special guest host Jason Reynolds (Stuntboy, In-Between Time, etc.) talks with author and activist Christine Platt (The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living With Less, etc.). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.
Today the crew discusses Trevor Noah's autobiography Born a Crime. Born a Crime is a memoir by Trevor Noah that covers his experiences growing up in apartheid South Africa. The book is described as heartfelt, funny, and heartbreaking. It covers the dangerous situations Noah faced as the child of a Black Xhosa woman and a white Swiss man in a country that forbade interracial unions. Some say the book is essential reading because it makes the injustice of apartheid and the fallacy of racism more accessible and easier to understand. Here are some reviews of Born a Crime:Heartfelt: Some say the book is heartfelt and that Noah shares his experiences in a way that only he could.Funny: Some say the book is funny, but not a comedy.Observations: Some say the book offers acute observations of South African culture.Themes: Some say the book's themes include courage and perseverance.Narration: Some recommend listening to the audiobook because Noah narrates it himself.Disjointed: Some say the narrative is somewhat disjointed.Relationships: Some say they loved reading about Noah's relationship with his mother. The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and embracing changes. Beyond that, we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers who welcome a fresh take on money.So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win. Find the TFG Crew Hosts on Instagram Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @alainta_alcinLawrence Delva- Gonzalez @theneighboorhoodfiinanceguyLovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus
This week comedian and GaS comrade, Robbie Goodwin joins the show! Dave fills us in on his one week post-op state, we talk why Kenny G changed the game and speculate if he was the one playing for Bill Clinton on The Arsenio Hall Show and then take a deep dive into the hilarious book recommended by our NNFA fan from our livestream, “Pastors Eat Pwussy Too!”It's definitely another splendiferous episode…this is No Need for Apologies!-----------------HOW TO HELP US GROW:1. Like this and every video2. Comment for the algorithm 3. Subscribe to NNFA on YouTube4. Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcast & Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts5. Review and Rate all 5 stars!6. Share with friends & on Social Media "Hey check out this podcast?!"7. Buy NNFA Merch8. Subscribe to NNFA on GasDigital.com/NNFA using promo code “NNFA”9. Follow Dave & Derek on social media10. Come back Next week and Repeat!-----------------FOLLOW NO NEED FOR APOLOGIES!This Week's Guest:Robbie GoodwinIG - https://www.instagram.com/robbiegoodwin/ The Hosts:Derek GainesIG - https://rb.gy/3okmfe Twitter - https://rb.gy/ovoex8 Dave TempleIG - https://www.instagram.com/imdavetemple/ Website - https://www.davetemplecomedy.com/ The Podcast:No Need For Apologies IG - https://www.instagram.com/nnfapodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nnfa.podcast Production:Producer - Teona Sasha IG - https://www.instagram.com/teonasasha/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@teonasasha?lang=en Engineer - JorgeEdited By - Rebecca KaplanIG - https://www.instagram.com/rebeccatkaplan/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccatkaplan?lang=en -----------------WANT THE FULL CATALOG? Go to https://gasdigitalnetwork.com/NNFA Use Code: “NNFA” for a 7-day free trial on the entire GaS Digital subscription.Gain access to all things NO NEED FOR APOLOGIES - ALL of the episodes, uncensored, in Full HD, AND a week earlier! -----------------To advertise your product on GaS Digital podcasts please email jimmy@gasdigitalmarketing.com with a brief description about your product and any shows you may be interested in advertising on.SEND US MAIL:GaS Digital StudiosAttn: NNFA151 1st Ave # 311New York, NY 10003“NNFA” is a GaS Digital Production. New Episodes drop WEDNESDAYS on GaS Digital for subscribers ONLY and SUNDAYS for limited release on YouTube.-----------------#NoNeedForApologies #NNFA #DerekGaines #DaveTemple #Comedy #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #GasDigitalNetwork #NNFAPodcast #AudioBook #Audible #PastorsEatPwussyToo #EBooks #RobbieGoodwin #CrazyRichAsians #SpongeBob #TMNT #KennyG #BillClinton #ArsenioHall #TheBay #BiggieSmalls #NineEleven #911NeverForget #FaithEvans #StatenIsland #BurningMan #50Cent #TSASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We review the celebrity book "The Jolly Mon" by Jimmy Buffett.Support the show
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We review the book "Goodnight Football" by Michael Dahl.Support the show
Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we hit another milestone as Andrés sits down with Star Wars Author Adam Lance Garcia to discuss his first Star Wars story, From A Certain Point of View's "The Veteran"! 2023 has been the year of Dexter Jettster, and the conversation reminds us that revolutions are messy, and change requires constant, diligent effort. Come for the Star Wars, stay for Adam's list of moments that could have changed the world! Follow us: Blue Sky/Hive: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @Sithty_Minutes (Hive) @AdamLanceGarcia (BlueSky) Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa.photog Show Notes: FACPOV Review with Arezou! FACPOV Overall Review (Written) Return of the Jedi VHS TV Recordings Lucas Modeled the Rebels after the Vietcong The Tweet That Started It All Kamino Saber Dart Master and Apprentice Aftermath Novels The Veteran (Characters) Jedi Temple of Coruscant Star Wars Explained New York, September 11th Arab Spring Tiananmen Square Andor Inspired by Revolution Luke loses it on the second Death Star Bodily Autonomy The Green Lama Sons of Fire
We review the book "Wherever You Go" by Pat Zietlow Miller.Support the show
The bells are ringing! This week the Abyss gang is joined by Daniel Braum to talk about those damn bells in Robert Aickman's Ringing the Changes. Before dancing the night away they chat up Braum's The Serpent's Shadow, God is a Bullet, Kiersten White's Hide, The Changeling, and White Cat, Black Dog: Stories by Kelly Link. Now if only those bells would shut up so you could listen! Buy The Serpent's Shadow
Don't weep for lost dreams, they were never real to begin with.'Bitter Orange Tree' by Jokha Alharthi is a fictional series of recollections told by a young Omani woman about her life, family and relationships. It mostly focuses on her grandmother's tribulations and her own personal grief/regret of her passing away.I summarised the book as follows. "I came in to this blank was pleasantly surprised considering it is outside of my normal genre's of reading. There are some nice cultural insights to take away and I was impressed by the qualities of fortitude and hardiness found in the grandmother. The constant style of switching back and forth was ok for this book, but certainly would get tiresome if I read more like this."I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:31) - Synopsis(3:20) - Lost Dreams: Accepting the bitter reality of life(12:02) - Lament: A passionate expression of grief(18:04) - Observations/Takeaways(21:33) - SummaryValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show
It's another packed show. We're back to school and we talk about our first day back. We also teach you everything you need to know about Crocodiles and als in Ask Robin and Juno we discuss the worst jobs in the world. Plus of course, Joke of the Week, Juno's Book Review and Poo Facts. Hope you like it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notcomplaining/message
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We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about what we literally read in August! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Traci: A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas Before We Were Innocent by Ella Berman Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Dark Corners by Megan Goldin The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Queen Bee by Amalia Howard Ellie: We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister When in Rome by Sarah Adams Every Summer After by Carley Fortune Happy Place by Emily Henry All That's Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien I Left My Homework in the Hamptons by Blyth Grossberg Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney
Show notes: It's not quite fall yet, but we're almost there and we're so stoked about it. We love reading all year long, but there's something about digging into books during fall and winter that just make reading a *chef's kiss* experience. Here are 11 upcoming fall/winter releases that we want to read. Tune in and grow your TBR with us! Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO. Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned. Something Bookish: [2:40] M: Video: How to Annotate Books Like a Pro [4:11] S: Sarah's PangoBooks shop Upcoming Fall/Winter 2023 Releases We Want to Read: [5:48] M: Family Meal by Bryan Washington (Oct 10) [7:30] S: The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman (Sep 26) [9:18] M: Gator Country: Deception, Danger, and Alligators in the Everglades by Rebecca Renner (Nov 14) [10:48] S: Thicker than Water by Kerry Washington (Sep 26) [12:09] M: A Haunting in Hialeah Gardens by Raul Palma (Oct 3) [13:34] S: The Woman in Me by Britney Spears (Oct 24) [14:54] M: Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind by Molly McGhee (Oct 10) [16:26] S: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (Nov 8) [18:07] M: The Future by Naomi Alderman (Nov 7) [19:19] S: Day by Michel Cunningham (Nov 14) [21:36] M: The Wildest Sun by Asha Lemmie (Dec 5) Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleycoaching Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane + @miamanagementco * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.
The Ghosts of Harrenhal: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast (ASOIAF)
Jaime and Brienne arrive in King's Landing. They've learned that bad news awaits them. Brienne is immediately imprisoned, while Jaime gets into it with his father and his sister. Simon and Mackelly hope for a bit more love and a lot less, respectively.Chapter Review:Jaime Lannister arrives in King's Landing with Brienne, Qyburn, and Roose Bolton's men. It's not changed that much, still stinks. They've learned en-route of the deaths at the weddings (the red and the purple). Jaime is struggling to find the correct emotion. He cares more about how Cersei is feeling and feeling sorry for himself about his hand.Upon arrival, they meet Ser Loras Tyrell, who denounces Brienne as a kingslayer - of Renly that is. Jaime arranges for Brienne to be imprisoned (temporarily, for her own good). Jaime visits the sept, where Joffrey lies in state. He finds his twin mourning over their dead child. She affirms that it was Tyrion who killed Joffrey. They have sex there and then. Jaime wants to be open about their relationship, but Cersei roughly disabuses him of that idea.Jaime visits his father, who reports that Vargo Hoat is getting his comeuppance from Gregor Clegane, who has retaken Harrenhal. Jaime is to leave the Kingsguard, marry Margaery Tyrell (Cersei will marry Oberyn Martell) and take King Tommen to Casterly Rock to be raised away from his mother. Jaime flat out refuses. Tywin disowns him. Characters/Places/Names/Events:Jaime Lannister - Lord Commander of the Royal Kingsguard. Twin brother to queen Cersei and older brother to Tyrion. Nicknamed the "Kingslayer" for killing King Aerys Targaryen. Brienne of Tarth - Warrior woman. Once "Brienne the Blue" in King Renly's Rainbow Guard. On a mission to rescue the Stark girls for Catelyn Stark.Vargo Hoat - Leader of the Brave Companions. Steelshanks Walton - Soldier in Bolton's forces, tasked with bringing Jaime safely to King's Landing.Ser Loras Tyrell - Knight of Flowers. Brother to Margaery. Reputed former lover of King Renly Baratheon. Now member of the Kingsguard.Gregor Clegane - The Mountain. Tywin's most feared soldier.Cersei Lannister - Twin to Jaime. Mother to Joffrey, Tommen, and Myrcella. Tywin Lannister - Father of Jaime, Cersei, Tyrion. Lord of Casterly Rock. Hand of the King. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...
Critically acclaimed novelist Mona Awad joins us to discuss Rouge (Marysue Rucci Books, Sept. 12). Kirkus: “A woman tangles with a cultlike spa and her own obsession with physical beauty in the wake of her mother's death in this hypnotic tour de force” (starred review). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.
We review the book "Good Night, Gorilla" by Peggy Rathmann.Support the show
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Today's conversation will whet your appetite for a good read, as Anne talks cookbooks and culinary reading with cookbook author and book lover Bri McKoy.In today's show, Anne and Bri talk about the art of reading and writing cookbooks and the kitchen lessons Bri's distilled into her new release, The Cook's Book. They also put a fresh spin on book flights by pairing some favorite novels with their perfect food or drink partners.Listen in and take a look at this delicious genre from a new perspective. Connect with Bri at her website, and find the full list of titles mentioned today on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/397.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The 9th Colony by Colin Curtis was vanity published through AuthorHouse UK in February of 2023. We received an email from a podcast PR rep asking us to have the author on the show as a guest. We don't have authors on the show, but we get a lot of these emails because some PR companies just send blanket form emails without actually having any idea what the podcasts or other entities they're contacting actually do. Normally we just skim and delete, but this one caught our eye because it suggested that Mr. Curtis had expertise in the science of human evolution and space exploration and would talk about "the evolution debate". Considering the book was only 128 pages, it seemed worth a read and review for us this year. Disclaimer: Most of this year's episodes were pre-recorded many months in advance. Please keep in mind that when we recorded this review in early 2023, the UAP/UFO hearings in congress that took place in July obviously hadn't happened yet. If you haven't yet watched or read the transcripts of those hearings, it's worth your time: UAP Hearing Wrap Up In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion or mention of: aliens, alien abduction, cartoon-level violence, conspiracy theories, and UAPs/UFOs. U.S. Government Alien/UFO Investigations Office of the Director of National Intelligence's Preliminary Assessment of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena National Archives: Project Blue Book Kurzgesagt's Short-Form Videos about Alien Possibilities: The Fermi Paradox — Where Are All The Aliens? (1/2) The Fermi Paradox II — Solutions and Ideas – Where Are All The Aliens? (2/2) Why Alien Life Would be our Doom - The Great Filter Aliens under the Ice – Life on Rogue Planets What Do Alien Civilizations Look Like? The Kardashev Scale Citations Needed: The Very Real Social Brain Rot of Ancient Aliens and Ancient Apocalypse
Happy Monday! Are we late from last week, or early this week? Who knows. Look, we aren't JUST telling you what happens in chapters 26 through 45 of Moby Dick this week. We're also inviting you to a party that is DEFINITELY NOT A WEIRD SEX THING, explaining how to make bathtub crank, and telling you which apartments don't have glory holes in them. We thank you for your patience during the gap between this episode and the last, by the way - as Rachel's wedding nears, and Jackie is felled by the plague, time has been tight. We hope to be on a more regular schedule in October!Bekah gets on Jackie's bad side. Jackie finds out she has Covid in real time. Rachel makes a slight concession to scholars of straightness. Topics include: decorating with a lot of pineapples, Fifty Shades of Grey, whale misunderstandings, slurpin' out of harpoons, honorable kicks, a soul trying to escape a brain, St. Vitus' Imp, janky throats, men without butter, pretty privilege, completely incomprehensible Pidgin, and juicy little pears.Content warnings: drugs, sexual language, racism ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) was established in January 1964 to conduct unconventional warfare operations. These included reconnoitering and disrupting North Vietnamese activities in Laos and Cambodia. Given the sensitive nature of MACV-SOG's work, its missions were classified. John Plaster served three years with MACV-SOG and tells the unit's story in “SOG: The Secret Wars of America's Commandos in Vietnam.”
In this mini episode, the team ask the questions they didn't ask before in the full review of The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson. For the full book review, see series 1 episode 20Support the showRecommend us a Book!If there's a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we'll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept).Social MediaWebsite: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachmycat2read?s=09Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQListener FeedbackSend us feedback via the feedback form (2023) https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9
We've got a special treat for you today. We're diving deep into the murky waters of faith, spirituality, and the church with none other than Nat Turney, the author of the provocative book "Seeds of De(con)struction." Trust us, this is one episode you don't want to miss.The Book That's Shaking the Foundations"Seeds of De(con)struction" is not your typical faith book. It's a raw, unfiltered look at the complexities of spirituality, the church, and the human experience. Nat Turney takes us on a journey that's as unsettling as it is enlightening. He challenges us to question the status quo, to deconstruct our long-held beliefs, and to embrace the transformative power of faith.The Scandalous ChurchOne of the most gripping parts of the book is Nat's critique of church leadership. He doesn't hold back, folks. From church scandals to the misuse of power, Nat exposes the underbelly of religious institutions. But don't get it twisted; this isn't a takedown. It's an invitation to dialogue, to question, and to reform. It's about recognizing that the church, like any other institution, is flawed but also capable of growth and transformation.The Drips of WisdomNat uses the metaphor of "drips" to symbolize the gradual accumulation of wisdom and enlightenment. It's a beautiful concept that resonates deeply. Enlightenment isn't a one-time event; it's a lifelong journey. It's about the small, consistent insights that accumulate over time, leading us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the Divine.The Fear FactorAnother compelling aspect of the book is its exploration of violence and fear as tools for control within religious institutions. It's a critical view that many of us can relate to, especially those who have felt marginalized or oppressed by the church. Nat encourages us to challenge these fear-based tactics and to seek a faith that is rooted in love, compassion, and inclusivity.The Power of DeconstructionThe book also delves into the concept of deconstruction, a term that's become somewhat of a buzzword in faith circles. But Nat gives it new life. He suggests that deconstruction isn't about tearing down; it's about breaking open. It's about dismantling the walls that confine us so that we can experience a more authentic, personal spirituality.The InterviewIn today's episode, we'll be sitting down with Nat to discuss all of this and more. We'll talk about his inspiration for writing the book, the challenges he faced along the way, and what he hopes readers will take away from it. Plus, we'll get into some of the more controversial topics he tackles, like the church's approach to violence and control. It's going to be a candid, thought-provoking conversation that you won't want to miss.So grab your favorite beverage, get comfy, and let's get snarky. This is one conversation that's sure to challenge, inspire, and maybe even ruffle a few feathers. But hey, that's what Snarky Faith is all about, right?Tune in, and let's get this conversation started.We'll talk about all that and plenty more snark!Show notesFeatured Crackpots, Grifters, and Prophets: JD Greer, Hank Kunneman, Jack Hibbs, and Robin Bullock. Big thanks to these outlets that make the Christian Crazy possible:Right Wing WatchChristian NightmaresFriendly AtheistCome along for the ride as we skewer through life, culture, and spirituality in the face of a changing world.www.SnarkyFaith.com Check out the other fantastic Quoircast partners: The Heretic Happy Hour Podcast, Apostates Anonymous, The Messy Spirituality Podcast, Ideas Digest, The New Evangelicals, This is Not Church, and Wild Olive.
Y'all Bridget had feelings about this one!!We read Hate Notes by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward. Thank you Marta for recommending it, and sorry it did not hit the spot for us!If you wanna come and chat with us at Book Club about it, we are chatting Sunday at 6PM CT! **************Wanna watch a movie with us? Join our Patreon and watch Red White & Royal Blue with us on September 24th at 6PM CT! **************If you wanna get on that Magic Mind brain power, you can get 20% off by using our code ROMANCE20!**************As always get 30 days free on Kindle Unlimited just for our listeners! Or listen on Audible like Shani and get up to two free ebooks when you try Audible Premium Plus. ***Leave us a rating and review on ItunesA lot of additional listening on Patreon!Welcome to Romance at a Glance, a podcast that uses romance novels to dive into candid conversations about life, relationship dynamics, and sexual desires. As hosts Bridget and Shani review books and interview some of romance's biggest authors, they explore the breadth of the genre, openly embracing the sex, diverse couplings, and taboos to create a safe space for listeners to be exposed to different lifestyles, fantasies, and to pique their naughty curiosity.Expect 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons, indecent anecdotes, and bawdy humor.Check out www.romanceataglance.comChat with us on Instagram at instagram.com/romanceataglanceSupport us on Patreon at patreon.com/romanceataglance!! Join our monthly book club on Patreon at patreon.com/romanceataglance !!
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Fucking hell that's a bit shit ya dawg.'Swearing Is Good For You' by Emma Byrne is a popular science book detailing the positive aspects of profanity. It tackles this by somewhat providing the who/what/when/where/why/how using case studies and observations. There is data mixed in with her own humour and research she conducted as a scientist.I summarised the book as follows. "This was just about acceptable for me. I really prefer nuance but this book had what seemed an unnecessary agenda to really PROVE that swearing is a good thing (maybe because I'm Aussie I take that for granted). I'm not doubting any of the science she provided by overall it still felt a bit shallow and one-sided."I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:34) - Synopsis(2:12) - Swearing: Taboo or not taboo, that is the question(12:22) - Observations/Takeaways(17:43) - SummaryValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show
Doom comes to Abyss town!!! This week the Abyss crew gets jacked up to chat Matt Wildasin's Gore. Before punching a demon in the throat they talk One Piece, Don Winslow's Savages, The Secret of Ventriloquism by Jon Padgett, Keirsten White's Hide, Invasion, and How to be a Cult Leader. Now punch in the cheat code and get some! Buy Gore
In this episode, I welcome my friend Kim C (host of The Year of Underrated Stephen King) back to the show to review Stephen King's 2020 novella Mr. Harrigan's Phone (from the If It Bleeds collection) and John Lee Hancock's 2022 film adaptation. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News/Check-ins – 03:00 Reviews Mr. Harrigan's Phone (Novella) – 27:55 Non-Spoiler – 28:45 Spoiler – 43:51 Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022) – 1:07:29 Closing the Ep - 1:39:40 Related Links The Year of Underrated Stephen King Kim C's Twitter Kim C's Instagram UnderratedSK on Facebook King on Screen on Amazon - Affiliate Link Eligible for Commissions Stephen King reveals what the text messages in 'Mr. Harrigan's Phone' really mean King's Appearance on the Talking Scared Podcast Stephen King's next books: short story collection, Holly Gibney, and maybe The Talisman 3 Stephen King's The Dark Tower: Beginnings Omnibus - Amazon Associate Link Stephen King's The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Omnibus - Amazon Associate Link Stephen King's The Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three Omnibus - Amazon Associate Link Stephen King Content on Our Patreon $4/month - Stephen King Specialty Tier Our Patreon Homepage Support Obsessive Viewer Podcasts Here Tower Junkies: The Masterlist Tower Junkies: Episode Archive As Good As It Gets - Official Homepage Matt's Stephen King Short Story Collection Twitter Threads Just After Sunset Everything's Eventual Hearts in Atlantis Nightmares & Dreamscapes Four Past Midnight Obsessive Viewer - Our weekly movie and TV discussion and review podcast. Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology – Matt's solo podcast exploring science fiction anthology storytelling in television's first golden age starting with The Twilight Zone. Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.2.2) - Processing: High Pass Filter, DeEsser, Compressor, and Master Compellor enabled (Recorded in the Living Room) Kim: RØDE NT-USB Mini via USB in Google Meet Tower Junkies Subscribe Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Radio RSS Feed Social Media Facebook Twitter Instagram Episodes by Category News – Covering news items related to Stephen King and The Dark Tower Palaver – General discussions about Stephen King and/or The Dark Tower series Khef – Reviews and discussions of books and comics in The Dark Tower series Novel Reviews – Reviews of Stephen King (and related) novels Novella Reviews – Reviews of Stephen King (and related) novellas Short Story Reviews – Reviews of Stephen King (and related) short stories and short story collections Comic Reviews – Reviews of Stephen King (and related) comic books and comic adaptations Movie Reviews – Reviews of Stephen King (and related) movie adaptations TV Reviews – Reviews of Stephen King (and related) TV adaptations Commentary Tracks – Special commentary track recordings that can be listened to while watching the title or simply as a podcast episode Interviews – Interviews with people with special ties to the work of Stephen King Special Eps – Episodes that don't fit into the other categories; usually announcement episodes pertaining to the podcast itself Matt's Top 19 King Novels 11/22/63 It Wizard and Glass (The Dark Tower IV) Pet Sematary Misery The Shining The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower II) The Dark Tower (The Dark Tower VII) The Stand The Waste Lands (The Dark Tower III) Under the Dome Billy Summers Christine Doctor Sleep Wolves of the Calla (The Dark Tower V) The Dead Zone The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower I) Revival End of Watch Matt's Top 19 King Adaptations The Shawshank Redemption (1994) The Shining (1980) It (2017) 11.22.63 (2016) - Miniseries The Mist (2007) Doctor Sleep (2019) Misery (1990) Castle Rock (2018) - Series Creepshow (1982) Stand by Me (1986) Gerald's Game (2017) Christine (1983) Pet Sematary (1989) The Dead Zone (1983) Cujo (1983) Carrie (1976) The Shining (1997) - Miniseries In the Tall Grass (2019) Sometimes They Come Back (1991) Tiny's Top 19 King Novels The Dark Tower (The Dark Tower VII) Misery The Stand The Shining The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower II) The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower I) Christine Wizard and Glass (The Dark Tower IV) It Cujo The Dead Zone Mr. Mercedes Gerald's Game Pet Sematary Wolves of the Calla (The Dark Tower V) Salem's Lot Under the Dome 11/22/63 The Waste Lands (The Dark Tower III) Tiny's Top 19 King Adaptations Doctor Sleep (2019) The Shawshank Redemption (1994) It (2017) Christine (1983) The Shining (1980) Stand By Me (1986) The Mist (2007) Misery (1990) Creepshow (1982) The Green Mile (1999) Apt Pupil (1998) Geralds Game (2017) The Outsider (2019) - Miniseries The Stand (1994) The Shining (1997) - Miniseries Lisey's Story (2021) - Miniseries 1922 (2017) 11/22/63 (2016) - Miniseries It (1990) - Miniseries
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We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about what we did this summer - we didn't just read! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (Traci) Happy Place by Emily Henry (Ellie) Crack the Book Open: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (Ellie) Northanger Abbey by Jane Austin (Traci) Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Ellie) Happy Place by Emily Henry (Ellie) Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez (Ellie) Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (Traci) The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (Traci) Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (Ellie) Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships by Sarah Grunder Ruiz (Ellie)
Ralph Mcallister reviews House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng published by Canongate.
The Ghosts of Harrenhal: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast (ASOIAF)
Sansa flees the scene of the crime with Ser Dontos. After a scary climb she's rowed to deliverance - which turns out to come with a familiar (although not totally friendly) face. Simon and Mackelly consider her future.Chapter Review:Sansa Stark races to the Godswood where she has hidden a change of clothes. When she takes her hair net off, she realizes a black amethyst is missing and gets a sinking feeling in her stomach that it's somehow related to King Joffrey's death. Dontos arrives and denies that the hair net had anything to do with Joff's death. He choked on pie.Dontos leads her out of the castle to a cliff where a secret ladder has been cut out of the stone that leads to the river below. When the pair make down safely, they find a man waiting to row them out to safety.When the little boat reaches a ship, a stunned Sansa discovers Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish waiting for her. Dontos, who stayed behind to row himself back to the castle, asks for his reward of 10,000 gold dragons. Instead, he's killed by three crossbow bolts.Littlefinger explains to a highly-upset Sansa that Dontos did what he did at Littlefinger's command and did so because he was being handsomely paid. Once he'd drunk this payday, he'd sell Sansa again to Varys or Cersei. When Sansa asks why Littlefinger would want to hurt the Lannisters, who gave him so much, he responds that he had no motive. He likes to keep his foes confused. He says he loved Sansa's mother Catelyn and thinks in a different world Sansa might've been his daughter. He tells Sansa to forget about the Lannisters, Tyrion, and King's Landing. She's safe with him and sailing home.Characters/Places/Names/Events:Sansa Stark - Elder daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Forcibly married to Tyrion.Ser Dontos Hollard - Drunken jester of King Joffrey, but friend to Sansa.Lord Petyr Baelish - Former member of the Small Council, now lord of Harrenhal. Understood to be in the Vale seeking an alliance with Lysa Arryn.Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister. Master of Coin. Now accused of murdering King Joffrey.King Joffrey Baratheon - King Joffrey Baratheon First of His Name. Bastard son of Jaime Lannister and his twin sister Queen Cersei. Killed at his wedding feast. Support the showSupport us: Buy from our store Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/wa...