Podcasts about characters

Malcom Esposito hosts his audition for a spot on the website. The crew purposefully f*cks with him. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of The Best of Fives, Chris, Dave, and Luke list their top 5 Tarantino characters.

We may not be thankful for Bob anymore, but we're thankful for Defunctland! Over this past Thanksgiving, Kevin Perjurer and the fine folks at Defunctland released their newest documentary feature: "Disney's Living Characters: A Broken Promise." We have so many thoughts that we can't help but share. Revelations, realizations, and reanimations really got us reared up and ready to record. So sit back, watch the 4-hour documentary, then come back here to hear us spoil on a brand new episode of Trammin' Plus!Check out Defunctland's two-part series on YouTube!Defunctland - Disney's Living Characters: A Broken Promisehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyIgV84fudMDefuntland - Disney's Animatronics: A Living Historyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjNca1L6CUkListen to full episodes every Windsday and topic-only uploads on Big Thunder Thursdays!InstagramTrammin' - https://instagram.com/TramminPodcastChristian Rainwater - https://instagram.com/imrainwaterMusicLocal Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Trammin' - The Disneylanders, Addy DaddyUsed with permission.Character Art & AnimationNadia Dar - https://nadsdardraws.carrd.co/Trammin.comTrammin' is written without the use of Artificial Intelligence.©Trammin' - A Disneyland Podcast

Christmas Ninjas, outings updates, movies, all the quizzes, Ricket update.Find our Patreon page HERE.Join the How 'Bout This Discord server to be part of the conversation.Spark Podcast Network.Executive Produced by Jason Geary, Karl McConnell and Rik Brown.Produced and Edited by Jason Geary.Music by THE Robbie Ellis. Check him out on Spotify here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Frank Grey hosts from LA International Airport as has car rental problems. Plus behind the scenes at Kevin Hart’s Lil Kev.’ Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gio kicks off a full segment diving deep into the animated hit movie, 'Sing.' If you have kids, you definitely know this one—find out why everyone is obsessed with this musical masterpiece!

WBS: Damn. It Is Already December. #338 -- The gang is at it again. Brimstone is joined by his wing-man Alex DaPonte, and Brim's wife Danielle as they chat about the grandma who was arrested for dressing up and protesting as a pen1s in Alabama, the uncanny Picklewich, and Brim's extreme non-compliance of dressing up on airplanes. They discuss The Oddities Flea Market in NYC, Zodiac signs and which Muppet characters the cast are based on them, Danielle has on a great tee shirt, and how Alex is a psycho with clothing organization. Brim explains what gets Within Brim's Skin.

Sorry kids. Traveling..again…..got in late last night, around a quarter to ten. So no video. It’s the Ted Nog rollout! Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're tackling two major headlines: the exciting rumors of a potential My Hero Academia sequel movie and the hot-button controversy around AI-generated animation in new anime. We'll break down why certain scenes are raising eyebrows and what it means for the industry.Then, we dive into our weekly topics, sharing why the current arc of MHA is delivering peak shonen action and giving you compelling reasons to tune into Spy x Family Season 2. We also revisit the gritty world of Gatchiakuta and unpack the enduring appeal of "Dark Villainess" stories.Follow The Anime Alchemists for your weekly dose of anime news and deep dives.#AnimeAlchemists #MyHeroAcademia #SpyFamily #AI #Animation

For the Love of Women: Uprooting and healing Misogyny in America … GUEST Dorothy Little Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage Beautiful," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges & Joys” … Dorothy & her husband lead marriage workshops/retreats, speak at conferences nationwide. The Night Everything Didn’t Change.... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” … and most recently, “The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead” … his substack is chrismartinfyi … Chris lives outside Nashville w his family. When Grief like Sea Billows Roll Through Your Holidays… GUEST Daniel Darling … author of several books, including ”The Dignity Revolution,” “The Characters of Christmas: The Unlikely People Caught Up in the Story of Jesus,” and “The Characters of Easter: The Villains, Heroes, Cowards, and Crooks Who Witnessed History's Biggest Miracle (newest book)” GUEST Frederica Mathewes-Green .. she's the author of "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God," and "Welcome to the Orthodox Church: an Introduction to Eastern Christianity"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the Love of Women: Uprooting and healing Misogyny in America … GUEST Dorothy Little Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage Beautiful," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges & Joys” … Dorothy & her husband lead marriage workshops/retreats, speak at conferences nationwide. The Night Everything Didn’t Change.... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” … and most recently, “The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead” … his substack is chrismartinfyi … Chris lives outside Nashville w his family. When Grief like Sea Billows Roll Through Your Holidays… GUEST Daniel Darling … author of several books, including ”The Dignity Revolution,” “The Characters of Christmas: The Unlikely People Caught Up in the Story of Jesus,” and “The Characters of Easter: The Villains, Heroes, Cowards, and Crooks Who Witnessed History's Biggest Miracle (newest book)” GUEST Frederica Mathewes-Green .. she's the author of "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God," and "Welcome to the Orthodox Church: an Introduction to Eastern Christianity"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Channel 19 News anchor Don Berman shockingly “steps away” briefly from his duties.Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best of “Norton Mountain” from curator Rory MCLeod. An hour of adult performer Chris Norton talking about his first adult film as a producer, “Climbing Rex Rod’s Mountain.” With Bob Meat but not Melania Trump. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Stuart Broad to Ben Stokes, Shane Warne to Steve Waugh, Freddie Flintoff to Ian Botham. Who is the ultimate Ashes character? Whose personalities have shone on the pitch in the most high pressure games? Isa Guha, Sir Alastair Cook, and Jonathan Agnew debate their top 10 Ashes characters from players across England and Australia.

Vintage Cinema Review: Con AirJoin Dave, Matt, and special guest 'Snowman' Sean on this week's episode of Vintage Cinema Review as they dive into the 1997 action-packed classic 'Con Air'. The crew reminisces about the film's plot, standout characters, and unexpected facts while adding their unique commentary and insights. Buckle up for a nostalgic trip filled with fun facts, hilarious banter, and some surprising opinions about Nicolas Cage's performance. Don't miss this explosive review of one of the most memorable action movies of the 90s!00:00 Welcome to Vintage Cinema Review00:28 Introducing the Movie: Con Air00:44 Special Guest: Sean 'Snowman' Joins the Review01:07 Shoutout to a Fan and Movie Request01:59 Con Air: Box Office and Fun Facts03:06 The Iconic Jerry Bruckheimer Opening03:57 Cast of Con Air: A Star-Studded Lineup05:34 Dave Chappelle's Surprising Role08:11 Plot Overview: Cameron Poe's Story15:39 The Hijacking Begins22:45 The Carson City Switcheroo33:22 Lerner Airfield: The Final Destination39:22 Discussing the Movie's Plot and Key Scenes40:05 Car Talk: The Corvette and Classic Cars41:11 Action-Packed Climax and Final Showdown43:11 Reflecting on Characters and Performances49:50 Behind the Scenes and Fun Facts01:09:00 Final Thoughts and Ratings

In this week's episode:We help Santa out by making a list, checking it twice, and finding out who's naughty or nice when it comes to Disney, Universal, and other characters found in some of our favorite movies and attractions. The wheel picks the characters, and we ultimately determine their fate!Who gets coal in their stocking this year? Listen in, play along at home, and see if your list matches ours!If you like what you hear and want more, make sure to check us out at patreon.com/wtmhpodcast Enjoy!!Support the show

Ein paar Tage komplett allein in einem Wellnesshotel in Kärnten und plötzlich merke ich, wie ungewohnt es für mich geworden ist, wirklich nur mit mir selbst zu sein. In dieser Folge erzähle ich, wie es sich anfühlt, sieben Tage hintereinander keinen einzigen Menschen zu kennen, warum mich Essensräume mit Alleinreisenden anfangs überfordern und welche skurrilen Characters mir diesmal begegnet sind (Herr Rucker, ich schaue dich an).Außerdem spreche ich über „Strategic Joy“, mein neues Mindset-Experiment, wie positives Reframing meinen Alltag verändert und warum mich vier kichernde Damen im Spa mehr lehren konnten als jedes Selbsthilfebuch.Authentisch, kaum geschnitten, aufgenommen ohne Mikrofon aus dem Hotelzimmer. Enjoy!

This week we finish our discussion of good Strong Woman Characters with more examples from our hosts.

In this Family Worship Sunday message, we look at Mary—the ordinary teenage girl God used to do something extraordinary—and the very first “Christmas carol” found in Scripture. Through Mary's faith, quiet obedience, and simple yes, we're reminded that God prepares us in the quiet moments and calls ordinary people of every age to extraordinary Kingdom work. This sermon challenges all of us—from kids to adults—to consider where God is asking us to trust, obey, and say yes today.

Academy Award nominee Paul Mescal joins Willie Geist to discuss playing young William Shakespearein his 2025 film Hamnet as well as his role in Gladiator II alongsideDenzel Washington and director Ridley Scott. Plus, the Normal People and Aftersun star opens up about preparing to portray Paul McCartney in an upcoming Beatles biopic, how he builds complex characters, and his journey from school musicals to Hollywood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This sermon is preached by Pastor Bogdan Kipko, Senior and Founding Pastor of Forward Church. We hope you are encouraged by the message from God's Word, and we are thrilled to help you find hope in Jesus.For more information about Forward Church, please visit: www.forward.fmTo listen to all audio messages from Forward Church, please visit: www.forwardchurchpodcast.comTo support Forward Church financially, please visit: https://bit.ly/fwdchurchFollow Pastor Kipko on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kipko Watch all sermons from Forward Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kipko To get in touch with Forward Church or to request Pastor Bogdan Kipko to speak at your church or event, please send an email to: admin@forward.fm If you are visiting Southern California, we would love to have you come and enjoy the Sunday Service at Forward Church!

Hello Friends! Today's episode is all about the animals that were transported on November 29th 2025. Make sure you're following us on our Ruff Life Podcast Instagram page to see lots of pictures of each week's episode.

"The Characters Of Christmas - Part 1: Zechariah and Elizabeth" Charles Dickens’ well-known novel ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ opens with the following phrase: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair …, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way …” (A Tale of Two Cities, Para.1, Line, 1) Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬-‭25 ESV‬‬ Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭57‬-‭66‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭76-‭79‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Addy and Joey dive into AI animation workflows using ComfyUI, demonstrating how to transform static images into dynamic characters using Wan 2.5 and Wan 2.2 Animate. --The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside company resources, confidential information, or affiliations.

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Dean and Emerelda Wheeler give a demonstration of their new discipline……Yogo! Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful episode of The Mike Litton Experience, Mike sits down with Colonel Robert Magee and TC Curtis—two extraordinary leaders whose experiences shaped one of the most influential leadership cultures in modern Air Force history. Colonel Magee shares how he transformed organizations downrange during high-pressure operations supporting the fight against ISIS, building what became known as the legendary Ocho culture—a tribe where people matter, voices are heard, and everyone rises together. TC Curtis opens up about hitting rock bottom during a painful divorce, facing career setbacks, and finding new purpose, confidence, and identity under Colonel Magee's mentorship. His journey from “not being seen as a leader” to becoming an empowering force for young officers today is nothing short of inspiring. What viewers will gain from this episode: A masterclass in human-centered leadership How to build trust, culture, and unstoppable momentum in any organization Real stories of hardship, resilience, and triumph Lessons you can apply immediately in business, military, and personal life A blueprint for shaping legacy through service, compassion, and standards If you want authentic leadership insights, emotional storytelling, and tools to elevate your team or your life—this episode delivers. If you enjoy deep leadership conversations and real transformation stories, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. Your support helps us bring more incredible guests like these to the show.

Your favorite content creators are dropped straight into the heart of the Cosmere: an Emuli battlefield on Roshar, set shortly before the events of Rhythm of War. Charged with delivering critical intel to Jasnah Kholin, six strangers must cut a path through the chaos of war as Odium's Singers clash with Coalition forces. To reach their goal, they will descend into hidden tunnels, face nightmares on the front lines, and make choices that could save thousands… or cost more than any of them are willing to pay. There is a second podcast episode! Listen to the second half here (http://cosmereconversations.fireside.fm/187) This episode is an audio version of a filmed event that can be watched on youtube here. (https://youtu.be/fSIhrINcIhA) Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Game Master - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Tuna - @EdgedancingThroughLife Ashana - @Stormlight_Memes Deraz - @cosmerejunkie7931 Naco - @jacksupertoast Yalvta - @Bookborn Relio - Ross Leiser from @BrotherwiseGames ‘The Cost of War' was written by Tyler Shotwell with inspiration from the film 1917 by Sam Mendes. This episode features music by The Black Piper, used with permission for promotional purposes. Music by The Black Piper can be found on all major platforms. For more information about The Black Piper and their music, visit theblackpiper.com. This episode features maps directly from Forgotten Adventures or created with assets from the Forgotten Adventures team by supporting them on Patreon. Find out more by visiting https://www.forgotten-adventures.net Artwork was (amazingly) done by - Madi VanDoren ( @madivandoren ) Intro/Outro music is A Motivating Story by - EVGENY (Crab_Audio) "Soldier, King, Honor" written by - Krishna Patel with vocals by Brooke Shotwell Editing and Production by - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Socials managed by - Krishna and Cate (check them out here: https://linktr.ee/ShardOfOpportunity) Intro of Players and Characters - 0:00 - 14:00 A Storm Brings Warning - 14:01 - 36:10 Show Off Those Talents - 36:11 - 1:51:52 The Battlefield Before You - 1:51:53 - 2:16:15 Tunnel Endeavor - 2:16:16 - 2:29:15 A Trench of Marble - 2:29:16 - 2:43:29 The Burning Village - 2:29:30 - 4:39:02 One Who Sings and Soars - 4:39:03 - 4:54:30 Convincing the Elsecaller - 4:54:31 - 5:35:38 Our heroes Say Goodbye - 5:35:39 - 5:49:30

Your favorite content creators are dropped straight into the heart of the Cosmere: an Emuli battlefield on Roshar, set shortly before the events of Rhythm of War. Charged with delivering critical intel to Jasnah Kholin, six strangers must cut a path through the chaos of war as Odium's Singers clash with Coalition forces. To reach their goal, they will descend into hidden tunnels, face nightmares on the front lines, and make choices that could save thousands… or cost more than any of them are willing to pay. This is part two! Listen to the first half here (http://cosmereconversations.fireside.fm/186) This episode is an audio version of a filmed event that can be watched on youtube here. (https://youtu.be/fSIhrINcIhA) Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Game Master - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Tuna - @EdgedancingThroughLife Ashana - @Stormlight_Memes Deraz - @cosmerejunkie7931 Naco - @jacksupertoast Yalvta - @Bookborn Relio - Ross Leiser from @BrotherwiseGames ‘The Cost of War' was written by Tyler Shotwell with inspiration from the film 1917 by Sam Mendes. This episode features music by The Black Piper, used with permission for promotional purposes. Music by The Black Piper can be found on all major platforms. For more information about The Black Piper and their music, visit theblackpiper.com. This episode features maps directly from Forgotten Adventures or created with assets from the Forgotten Adventures team by supporting them on Patreon. Find out more by visiting https://www.forgotten-adventures.net Artwork was (amazingly) done by - Madi VanDoren ( @madivandoren ) Intro/Outro music is A Motivating Story by - EVGENY (Crab_Audio) "Soldier, King, Honor" written by - Krishna Patel with vocals by Brooke Shotwell Editing and Production by - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Socials managed by - Krishna and Cate (check them out here: https://linktr.ee/ShardOfOpportunity) Intro of Players and Characters - 0:00 - 14:00 A Storm Brings Warning - 14:01 - 36:10 Show Off Those Talents - 36:11 - 1:51:52 The Battlefield Before You - 1:51:53 - 2:16:15 Tunnel Endeavor - 2:16:16 - 2:29:15 A Trench of Marble - 2:29:16 - 2:43:29 The Burning Village - 2:29:30 - 4:39:02 One Who Sings and Soars - 4:39:03 - 4:54:30 Convincing the Elsecaller - 4:54:31 - 5:35:38 Our heroes Say Goodbye - 5:35:39 - 5:49:30 Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier.

Send us a textA 41 year old woman from DC, now in Potomac, Maryland, has climbed to senior manager at a Fortune 500 company. A handsome coworker who once reported to her asked her out, they got intimate right before COVID, then she ghosted him because he sits lower on the ladder and makes less money. Eric and Big Stew unpack her guilt, status anxiety, and whether she is the real character from corporate for choosing image and income over a man she clearly likes. Productive LeadersOur expert fractional executive services provide the leadership and guidance you need to scale.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showGAIN ACCESS TO THE CONVERSATIONS WE CAN'T HAVE ON THE MAIN FEED Have a voice in the show so episodes reflect the real questions, struggles, and wins you care about. Build real financial confidence with a full course that helps you make smarter money moves, not just collect random tips. Get the full story behind every guest so you can learn from what they did right, what they hid, and what they regret. Understand how each episode was born so you can see the thought process, lessons, and strategy you can apply in your own life. Connect with a like-minded community so you are not doing healing, legacy building, and wealth creation alone. SEND US YOUR STORIES (START-UPS, CORPORATE STORIES) moneysexgenx@gmail.com FINANCIAL TOOLS: AI powered Financial Coach Fin literacy course Stock course Accelerator SCALE YOUR EMERGING COMPANY O...

We find out why Jason is injured, get some closure on Solar Panels, talk though some facinating random facts, Shit Quiz and Riket update.Find our Patreon page HERE.Join the How 'Bout This Discord server to be part of the conversation.Spark Podcast Network.Executive Produced by Jason Geary, Karl McConnell and Rik Brown.Produced and Edited by Jason Geary.Music by THE Robbie Ellis. Check him out on Spotify here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ep:100 "LIVE From The Bunker Theater" * = Improvised SketchAlex welcomes the live audience to the theater and intros a video he had made to celebrate the 100th episode occasion. 1st Guest is OG, Stephanie S, who instigates a disagreement about the origins of JEST ImprovTron tries out the JEST TRIVIA -- Winners get a 100th episode T-Shirt*Canadian Wedding Ceremony - The Moose complain2nd Guest is Maddy K, who brings her extensive knowledge of current Pop Culture, including the Wicked-2 movie.*Cinema Lobby - Special popcorn deal and unique toppings.*Maddy in the Office - Maddy's has a social media posting discussion at work with her bosses.*Commenting on Social Media Posts to connect with an in-person meeting - Guest appearance by "Gene Simmons,"*The "Mean Ones" live the longest - "Gene Simmons" origin story3rd Guest is Emily K, who is handy with tools*"Emily" interviewing Emily*Emily is becoming a "Cat Person" and gets a call from her roommate, "Jenna."*The Russians infiltrate the "Yesties Podcast"*Chris's anti-boring Intervention leads to instigating a bar fight with his new friend, Russky RyanMore Trivia4th and final Guest is Aries H - and the Hosts attempt to do Aries Impressions, then discuss his meal plans*"Aries's" and his Mom make plans for a new, more efficient feeding method*"How Are Your Humors?" A visit to the doctor, leads to visits to other doctorsFinal Q&A*"Cleveland" has a discussion with Alex and "Carly" about stealing cheese and getting a 5th cat Thank you for listening. LIke what you hear? Want to hear something more? Drop us a comment at https://www.jestimprov.com/podcast Let us know if you want a mention in our episode, we'll do our best to give you a shout-out.Visit us anytime at https://www.jestimprov.com to find out more about us in Ventura, CA - including when to drop-in for classes and shows!

With the obvious shift in the movies and shows coming out lately, people have started to notice that characters being adapted from books might not look as accurate anymore. Has there been a serious change, or do personal biases influence us? Join us at Keeping Tabs, sponsored by the Princeton Public Library.

Yea it’s that time of year when Grocer Bob Green of Bob Greens Meats n’ Greens is selling thawed out frozen turkeys ..as fresh. What's the big deal? Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notes and Links to Amber Sparks' Work   Amber Sparks is the author of the short story collections And I Do Not Forgive You and The Unfinished World. Her writing has appeared in The Paris Review, Granta, Slate, and elsewhere. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, daughter, and cats. Happy People Don't Live Here was published in October 2025. Buy Happy People Don't Live Here   Amber's Website   Kirkus Reviews of Happy People Don't Live Here At about 1:20, Amber describes the “weird” time about a month after the book's publication, an in-between time At about 2:25, Amber talks about the feedback she has received since the book was published, including surprising thoughts shared about the child narrator and the “other” narrator, Alice At about 5:25, Amber talks about her influences growing up, including fantasy and writers like Dean Koontz  At about 7:40, Amber talks about her inclination to write a book featuring multiple genres, with the result being Happy People Don't Live Here  At about 9:20, Amber responds to Pete asking about plot and allegory and their balance At about 11:35, Amber shouts out Kelly Link, Rion Amicar-Scott, Stephen Graham-Jones, and Matt Bell as a few of many contemporary writers she loves At about 14:35, Amber and Pete discuss the book's resonant epigraphs, and Amber talks about her interest in ghosts  At about 18:00, Pete shouts out the classic story “Someone Has Been Disarranging these Roses” At about 19:15, Amber explains her chapters and the rationale in making the book “episodic” At about 20:50, The book's beginning and connections to real-life events is discussed  At about 24:35, The two discuss one of the book's main character, Fern At about 27:10, Pete compliments the book's setting, and Amber provides background for the place At about 30:00, the two discuss the book's inciting incident, a body discovered by Fern, and Amber expands on the ways she went about populating the book At about 35:40, some key characters are discussed, including a possible love interest for Alice At about 36:40, Amber responds to Pete's question about Alice's ex-husband as a sort of flat character-she calls him a “cipher” At about 40:10, Amber reflects on Alice's ways of avoiding the past and running from this past, and Amber shouts out William H. Macy in Magnolia At about 43:50, the two discuss the “banal” ghost At about 47:00, parent-child relationships are discussed At about 51:20, Pete asks Amber about writing in second-person, as she does for part of her book-shout out to Lorrie Moore! At about 55:40, Amber talks about exciting new projects  You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah Pittard, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of flawed characters, protagonists who are too real in their actions, and horror and noir as being where so much good and realistic writing takes place. Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 313 with Jackie Domenus, a queer writer from South Jersey and the author of NO OFFENSE: A MEMOIR IN ESSAYS (2025), published with ELJ Editions. A 2021 Tin House Winter Workshop graduate, Jackie's essays have appeared in The HuffPost, The Offing Mag, The Normal School, Pidgeonholes, Foglifter Journal, Variant Lit, Entropy, and many more. Their poetry has appeared in Hooligan Mag and Giving Room Mag. Her short story “Mirror Image” published in So To Speak, as well as her essay “Two Truths and a Lie” published in Identity Theory, were both nominated for a Pushcart Prize. The episode airs on December 2. Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

Frank Grey’s “Wouldn’t You Like To Know.” He reminisces about his days producing TV and makes even less sense than usual. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-11-05T04_00_00-08_00 The review of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides delves into a critical analysis of character development in a film, highlighting how certain characters are perceived as inferior versions of their predecessors. The discussion emphasizes the lack of originality and depth in the new characters compared to the established ones, leading to a weaker narrative overall.----------Highlights:0:00 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' Introduction4:08 Opening Scene8:52 Jack Sparrow20:38 Themes & Messages28:15 Blackbeard & The Mermaids41:03 Angelica48:36 Lasting Impact#pirates #piratesofthecaribbean #piratesofthecaribbean5 #onstrangertides #jacksparrow #blackbeard #edwardteach #alostplot #film #filmthoughts #johnnydepp #characterarc #characterdevelopment #review #podcast 

Check out Sublime at https://sublime.app/?ref=perell Jonathan Franzen is one of the most influential novelists alive today. He sees fiction as the most fundamental human art, and in this conversation he explains how he actually makes it: the discipline, the daily grind, and the psychological spelunking required to write characters who feel startlingly alive. Franzen has always had an outsider's eye. He questioned the hype of the Internet long before it was fashionable, and he's been ruthless in diagnosing the spiritual emptiness of modern consumer life. Practically, more than anything else, this episode is about how he develops rich characters. For Franzen, the people are the story. When they're real and true, fiction has a way of getting to the core of the human experience in a way that gives people a visceral experience, as if they've lived the story firsthand. About the host Hey! I'm David Perell and I'm a writer, teacher, and podcaster. I believe writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a global audience. I seek to help as many people publish their writing online as possible. Follow me Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-write/id1700171470 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidPerellChannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DjMSboniFAeGA8v9NpoPv X: https://x.com/david_perell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are writing a villain's POV in your story, this episode is for you. Lydia Tar is a villain but she's also the protagonist of the story. Quite simply: villain + protagonist = anti-hero. The slow reveal of Tar's shadow is a masterclass in writing a villain POV. You could start off with an evil villain and maintain that line in your story, but it's much more compelling to watch the villain's camouflage and true nature being revealed over time. -M. Acquire the power to write a bestselling story at storynerd.ca/courses For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.

Another Ted's-Giving Week Show goes screwy as usual. Joey Dunphy sings. Ted Bell tries to sing. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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John Maytham is joined by Louise Penny, the award-winning author behind the beloved Three Pines series. We’ll explore how she keeps Gamache fresh after 20 novels, the inspiration behind The Black Wolf, and whether this shift toward political thriller signals a new era for the series. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Bosell fills in for Phil, who’s still got the laryngitis. Bosell has to “walk it off” each time he gets insulted. Roy Hutchins and Don Berman are featured. Hutchins minah bird, it is revealed, is named Charles Guiteau. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we finally use the whiteboards Haz recommended, and we rank some movesets!

For this Thanksgiving-week One Shot, Laramy is joined by cohost Blake Fowler for a heartfelt, nostalgic walk through the comic book characters that shaped their lives as fans. Laramy reflects on why Superman, Daredevil, and other characters continue to mean so much to him—whether it's childhood memories, the first comic he ever read, or the stories he now shares with his daughters. Blake brings his own nostalgic favorites to the table with Batman, Skinner Sweet, Scooby-Doo, and Spider-Man, exploring how each character left a lasting mark on him over the years. The two also come together to revisit their shared love of Swamp Thing and how the character opened their eyes to deeper storytelling. It's a warm, reflective holiday episode all about gratitude, fandom, and the comic book characters that helped shape who we are.

This week we delve into the thorny issue of what is a good strong woman character.  We welcome our guests Kerry, Courtney, and Beth

A special Classic Hour with Jay Santos, from the very same broadcast day as Bob Green’s “Fresh or Frozen,” November 2005.Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baxter Webster and Webster Baxter are two guys that look to creep people out for laughs. Webster can fart, at will, some of the most wretched in history. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live dockside on the Banana River is Efram Banana, Scion of the settler Banananinne family, talking about what a lucrative business slavery was even though he disapproves, while Dickman and subcommander Gleason butcher the whole thing up. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.