Podcasts about engrossing

"Engrossing...hard to put down."—The New York Times Book Review“Frostbite is a perfectly executed cold fusion of science, history, and literary verve . . . as a fellow nonfiction writer, I bow down. This is how it's done.”—Mary Roach, author of Fuzz and StiffAn engaging and far-reaching exploration of refrigeration, tracing its evolution from scientific mystery to globe-spanning infrastructure, and an essential investigation into how it has remade our entire relationship with food—for better and for worseHow often do we open the fridge or peer into the freezer with the expectation that we'll find something fresh and ready to eat? It's an everyday act—but just a century ago, eating food that had been refrigerated was cause for both fear and excitement. The introduction of artificial refrigeration overturned millennia of dietary history, launching a new chapter in human nutrition. We could now overcome not just rot, but seasonality and geography. Tomatoes in January? Avocados in Shanghai? All possible.In Frostbite, New Yorker contributor and cohost of the award-winning podcast Gastropod Nicola Twilley takes listeners on a tour of the cold chain from farm to fridge, visiting off-the-beaten-path landmarks such as Missouri's subterranean cheese caves, the banana-ripening rooms of New York City, and the vast refrigerated tanks that store the nation's orange juice reserves. Today, nearly three-quarters of everything on the average American plate is processed, shipped, stored, and sold under refrigeration. It's impossible to make sense of our food system without understanding the all-but-invisible network of thermal control that underpins it. Twilley's eye-opening book is the first to reveal the transformative impact refrigeration has had on our health and our guts; our farms, tables, kitchens, and cities; global economics and politics; and even our environment.In the developed world, we've reaped the benefits of refrigeration for more than a century, but the costs are catching up with us. We've eroded our connection to our food and redefined what “fresh” means. More important, refrigeration is one of the leading contributors to climate change. As the developing world races to build a US-style cold chain, Twilley asks: Can we reduce our dependence on refrigeration? Should we? A deeply researched and reported, original, and entertaining dive into the most important invention in the history of food and drink, Frostbite makes the case for a recalibration of our relationship with the fridge—and how our future might depend on it.Nicola Twilley* is author of Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves (Penguin Press, June 2024), and co-host of the award-winning Gastropod podcast, which looks at food through the lens of history and science, and which is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network in partnership with Eater. Her first book, Until Proven Safe: The History and Future of Quarantine, was co-authored with Geoff Manaugh and was named one of the best books of 2021 by Time Magazine, NPR, the Guardian, and the Financial Times. She is a contributing writer at The New Yorker and the author of Edible Geography. She lives in Los Angeles.https://www.nicolatwilley.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

In this episode, the last of our 2024 mid-year replays, we revisit part two of our conversation with English champion Susanna Gross, who talks about the value of tenacity at the table and how years of playing rubber bridge honed her judgement. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" the show.Please vote for us. We have been nominated for a Women in Podcasting award. This is a "people's choice" style of award so please vote for us HERE.SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON. Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks.-Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES.BE PART OF THE FUN ...-Join our MAILING LIST. We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information.-Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com.-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.comFind all our recommended books HERE.PLEASE SHARE THE SHOW ...If you have a bridge-playing friend who is not yet listening to podcasts in the car, on walks, or while doing the dishes, why not show them how easy it is to find us. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we revisit part one of our conversation with English champion Susanna Gross. Susanna talks about "civilians" and "marrying out," her determination to keep fighting even when things aren't going her way at the table, and the importance of knowing when to go in for the kill. But first, we kibitz!We'd be so grateful if you could "follow", "like" and "review" the show.Please vote for us. We have been nominated for a Women in Podcasting award. This is a "people's choice" style of award so please vote for us HERE.SUPPORT THE SHOW!! -Join the Sorry, Partner Posse at PATREON. Get AD-FREE episodes and other perks.-Check out the SORRY, PARTNER MERCH STORES.BE PART OF THE FUN ...-Join our MAILING LIST. We'll email you a link to every new episode and occasional other information.-Send your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com.-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.-Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE.These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.comFind all our recommended books HERE.PLEASE SHARE THE SHOW ...If you have a bridge-playing friend who is not yet listening to podcasts in the car, on walks, or while doing the dishes, why not show them how easy it is to find us. Available for FREE at sorrypartner.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catches up with the legendary KC area basketball coach, who is the organizer along with his former player Christian Braun of next week's Champ Camp. We chat about that, and then revisit our fascinating Profile conversation with the Hall of Famer from last year. Full of tales of fellow coaches and great players he often coached from youth days. Engrossing and entertaining basketball and life talk with a smile! For camp details and registration visit coachedfritz@gmail.com

Deepa Rajagopalan is the author of the short story collection PEACOCKS OF INSTAGRAM, a book that's so great it's got me accosting strangers in the street, and she came to our conversation with a very cool twist on the Bookspo format. Her Bookspo pick is Alice Munro's short story “Corrie” (which was included in her 2012 DEAR LIFE), which she used as inspiration for her own same-but-different story “Rahel,” published in her collection.Pickle Me This is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In our conversation, we talk about the possibilities offered to writers by constraints, about excellent titles, and less immediately-excellent titles named for characters (like Corrie and Rahel) who have to do the work to earn them, about writing bold and unapologetic women, how to create a story collection that functions as a whole, the delight of giving readers little Easter eggs, how reading Alice Munro carefully can be as useful as an MFA degree, and so much more! Engrossing, witty yet devastating stories about diasporic Indians that deftly question what it means to be safe, to survive, and to call a place home.An underappreciated coffee shop server haunted by her past attracts thousands of followers on social media with her peacock jewellery. A hotel housekeeper up against a world of gender and class inequity quietly gets revenge on her chauvinist boss. And a foster child, orphaned in an accident directly attributable to climate change, brings down her foster father, an oil lobbyist, in spectacular fashion.With an intense awareness of privilege and the lack of it, the fourteen stunning stories in Peacocks of Instagram explore what it means to be safe, to survive, and to call a place home.DEEPA RAJAGOPALAN won the 2021 RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award. Her work has appeared in literary magazines and anthologies such as the Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology, the New Quarterly, Room, the Malahat Review, Event, and Arc. She has an MFA in creative writing from the University of Guelph. Born to Indian parents in Saudi Arabia, she has lived in many cities across India, the US, and Canada. Deepa works in the tech industry in Toronto. Get full access to Pickle Me This at kerryreads.substack.com/subscribe

For fans of Karen Russell's Swamplandia! comes a new tale of found family and magic.After his mother dies, Peter Berry collects memories in broken watches the way others collect photographs. Peter takes his box filled with broken watches and flees his childhood home to a battered apartment complex in San Francisco—his mother's favorite city—in an attempt to bury the box with the dark truths of her haunting memory before she returns to take him too. The night Sofia Morales's daughter disappears, Sofia begins to hear her daughter's voice. Her world crumbles—her marriage crumbles. After demanding her husband leave, Sofia runs from Buenos Aires, Argentina to San Francisco—a city she always wanted to visit—renting an apartment in a beat-up complex at the edge of North Beach and blasting the radio to escape the voice of whom she can't bear to listen. Peter and Sophia become close friends in the confined space of the city, finding companionship in the shadow of their unspoken nightmares. When Sofia receives a letter from her estranged husband, and Peter proves unable to bury his box of watches, the ghosts of their pasts once more threaten the lives they have created, now tearing at the fabric of their friendship with the tormented memories they keep, whether real or imagined. Unfolding over three decades, Life Between Seconds sets Peter and Sophia on a collision course with their respective pasts propelling them toward either redemption or damnation. Engrossing, heartbreaking, and surreal Douglas Weissman's first adult novel is a meditation on trauma, family, and how to heal after a great loss. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-lucas66/message

Follow our hosts on Twitter (@KA1_Taylor and @FrostReporter) and Instagram (@kellyannect and @frostreporter)  You can get in touch with our hosts on either their social media, or via email (podcast@radiotimes.com) and Spotify users can write in directly using the Q&A box at the bottom of the episode.  SHOW NOTES: TV: Passenger, ITV1 The Gone, BBC4/iPlayer Pilgrimage, BBC2/iPlayer Jury: Murder Trial, Channel 4 FILM: All of Us Strangers, Disney+ THE ARCHIVE: Top of the Lake, UKTV Play . . . Happy Viewing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Embark on a wonderfully intimate journey with your host, Catrina Armendariz, who opens up about the transformative power of cervical orgasm. A somatic therapist, sex and intimacy coach, and founder of Esencia, Catrina discusses her personal experiences with self-pleasure, erotic energy, and body consciousness. She also shares her insights gained from over 30 years of tantric and embodiment practices. The conversation revolves around her third experience with cervical orgasm since starting the podcast. Engrossing and poignantly vulnerable, this episode uncovers the deep connection between sex, intimacy, and personal evolution. A unique exploration of orgasm not merely as a release but as an empowering tool of transformation. A transformative leap that depicts just how profoundly sensual energy can impact personal growth and self-empowerment. Delving into the rarely discussed topic of self-administered orgasm, Catrina recounts her experiences with her clients and personal life, and how they informed her journey. She discusses the idea of self-reliance and balance in sexual pleasure, and how self-practice can contribute to a richer experience with partners. Beyond the physical, this episode highlights the emotional release involved in cervical orgasms. Catrina shares about the sensations, tenderness and vulnerability that come with such deep and powerful experiences. Her newfound insights further compliment her approach to self-pleasure and affirm the often overlooked potential of orgasm for emotional release and awakening. The episode extends further discussing the transformative potential of orgasms and the different types of sex. She then extends an invitation to her listeners to be intentional about their evolution by exploring their orgasmic potential. Along the way, she also shares a bit about navigating relationship boundaries and client interactions, showing the real-life applications and impacts of her content. Join Catrina on this deeply intimate and transformative journey that's sure to inspire you towards embracing the healing power of pleasure, sex, and self-love.   [00:00] Intro [01:44] Inspo for my Self-Administered Orgasm [03:20] Yoni De-Armouring Practice & Erotic Energy Cultivation [04:34] My Wand & Cervical Orgasm [05:51]  Invitation for Emotional Release [06:41]  Self-Practice vs. Partnered Practice [09:28] Transformative Power of Self-Practice: Revealing & Integrating Shame, Vulnerability, Tenderness, Shadow [11:51] The Four Types of Sex [15:75] Pleasure-Centered Transformation [17:31] Invitation to Dive into Your Personal Practice 

In this compelling episode of 'Thank Us L8tr' podcast, explore the enchanting journey of motherhood, showcasing facets often neglected in mainstream conversations. This episode, aptly titled "The Miraculous Journey of Motherhood: Transformation, Resilience, and Growth", was recorded in Shop Talk Podcast Studio in Oak Park, Michigan, placing the emphasis on the transformation, resilience, personal growth a woman undergoes when she steps into the shoes of a mother. Discover the mesmerizing tales of juggling motherhood and professional life, the joy of witnessing the child's milestones and the fascinating journey of parenthood. This episode is not just for new mothers but for anyone who seeks deeper insight into the real, often unspoken aspects of motherhood, making it an absolute must-listen. Feel empowered with the perspectives shared about personal growth and self-care, especially as we herald into 'Mamba Year', a period of embracing our inner voice and nurturing self-improvement. Tune in for a hearty, relatable conversation on the challenging aspect of finding a balance in fulfilling various roles while upholding self-identity. Engage in a stirring discussion about societal expectations, parenting while maintaining one's individuality and the complicated realities of motherhood. Rejoice in anecdotes depicting precious bonding moments with their babies, and find strength in their testament on understanding and managing the constant adjustments during the period of maternity leave. In an intriguing twist, the podcast also delves into hot topics from the entertainment world and pertinently discusses the implications of recent news events, emphasizing the significant role parents play in shaping a child's behavior. Engrossing, educational, and entertaining, this episode truly has it all. Amid the laughter and introspection, the episode culminates with the announcement of exciting future episodes and a heartfelt message invoking a stronger bond between the hosts and the listeners: "We are back!". So join us as we sail through the miraculous journey of motherhood, celebrating the triumphs, overcoming the hurdles, and cherishing the beautiful transformation it brings about.

I read from engrossing to enjoin.     The book of short stories that was created using examples sentences from the dictionary (not this podcast) is called "Dictionary Stories" by Jez Burrows. http://www.dictionarystories.com/ https://jezburrows.com/     The Game Genie was my favorite thing for a while when it first came out, even though it was totally cheating.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_Genie     The word of the episode is "enigma".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on YouTube     Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list! https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/     Backwards Talking on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq     https://linktr.ee/spejampar dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://www.threads.net/@dictionarypod https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar https://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar 917-727-5757

In Life Between Seconds (Addison & Highsmith, 2022), Douglas Weissman explores found family and magic.  After his mother dies, Peter Berry collects memories in broken watches the way others collect photographs. Peter takes his box filled with broken watches and flees his childhood home to a battered apartment complex in San Francisco—his mother's favorite city—in an attempt to bury the box with the dark truths of her haunting memory before she returns to take him too. The night Sofia Morales's daughter disappears, Sofia begins to hear her daughter's voice. Her world crumbles—her marriage crumbles. After demanding her husband leave, Sofia runs from Buenos Aires, Argentina to San Francisco—a city she always wanted to visit—renting an apartment in a beat-up complex at the edge of North Beach and blasting the radio to escape the voice of whom she can't bear to listen. Peter and Sophia become close friends in the confined space of the city, finding companionship in the shadow of their unspoken nightmares. When Sofia receives a letter from her estranged husband, and Peter proves unable to bury his box of watches, the ghosts of their pasts once more threaten the lives they have created, now tearing at the fabric of their friendship with the tormented memories they keep, whether real or imagined. Unfolding over three decades, Life Between Seconds sets Peter and Sophia on a collision course with their respective pasts propelling them toward either redemption or damnation. Engrossing, heartbreaking, and surreal Douglas Weissman's first adult novel is a meditation on trauma, family, and how to heal after a great loss. Rebekah Buchanan is a Professor of English and Director of English Education at Western Illinois University. Her research focuses on feminism, activism, and literacy practices in youth culture, specifically through zines and music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

This episode is a punishment for Kristen. Or…it was SUPPOSED to be. Instead, we get a completely ENGROSSING introduction to a monster from a bygone era. Why is The Phantom of the Opera SO compelling and creepy?! For full sources and links, visit http://www.gttupod.com/home/gttu313 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch on YouTube. For MORE, like our Patreon page and Amazon store, cruise through our LINKS Follow us online: https://www.instagram.com/gttupod https://www.facebook.com/gttupod https://www.twitter.com/gttupod Join our private Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/gttupod

Dr. Susan Linn Ed.D | Psychologist | Author | Award Winning Ventrilogquist | Expert on Creative Play | BIO: Susan Linn, Ed.D, a psychologist, an author, and an award-winning ventriloquist, is a world-renowned expert on creative play and the impact of tech and commercial marketing on children. She is a Lecturer on Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Research Associate at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Linn's books have been praised in publications as diverse as The Wall Street Journal, Mother Jones, and The New York Times, which called her most recent book Who's Raising the Kids? Big Tech, Big Business and the Lives of Children, “Engrossing and Insightful.” A passionate advocate for children, Dr. Linn was Founding Director of Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (now called Fairplay) from 2000-2015. Why You Should Listen: Susan's insights into the impact of big tech, large corporations, and consumerism on our kids are eye-opening. Discover how marketers are waging a battle for our children's attention, aiming to keep it for a lifetime. As parents strive to set limits, Susan sheds light on how marketing executives work tirelessly to entice with irresistible messages. Join us to understand how our children grow up in a hyper-commercialized culture that promotes buying more as the path to happiness. Susan delves into the severe consequences of this commercialism on children's well-being and offers actionable suggestions for families. As a psychologist, she provides a unique perspective on the importance of creative play and the effects of tech and big business on our children. Highlights Learn about the fierce competition among marketers to capture and maintain our children's attention, which Susan describes as the ultimate corporate payoff. Understand the challenges parents face as they try to set limits at home while marketing executives tirelessly work to undermine those efforts. Explore the hyper-commercialized culture in which our children are growing up, where happiness is often equated with buying more toys, games, and screen time. Delve into the research on the serious consequences of commercialism on children's well-being and public health outcomes. Discover actionable insights from Susan's latest book, "Who's Raising The Kids: Big Tech, Big Business, and the Lives of Children," and learn how families can navigate the impact of tech and big business on their children's lives. LINKS: Susan's website: CLICK HERE Susan's books: CLICK HERE

Chapter 1 What's Hidden Valley Road"Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family" is a non-fiction book written by Robert Kolker. It was published in 2020 and tells the true story of the Galvin family, who lived in Hidden Valley Road in Colorado. The family had twelve children, and six of them were diagnosed with schizophrenia. The book explores their journey as they navigated the challenges of living with mental illness and the scientific research surrounding the Galvin family's genetic background. It delves into the complexity of mental health, family dynamics, and the quest for understanding and treating schizophrenia.Chapter 2 Why is Hidden Valley Road Worth ReadHidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker is worth reading for several reasons:1. Unique storyline: The book revolves around the Galvin family, who became the subject of an extensive study on schizophrenia in the 1970s. The family had twelve children, six of whom were diagnosed with schizophrenia, making it one of the most significant cases of mental illness known. The book explores the impact of mental illness on the family members and sheds light on the challenges they faced.2. In-depth research: Robert Kolker extensively researched the Galvin family's history, utilizing interviews, medical records, diaries, and other sources. He delves deep into the family's past, tracing their origins and exploring the influences that may have contributed to the development of schizophrenia. Kolker's meticulous research adds authenticity and credibility to the story.3. Emotional and personal storytelling: Hidden Valley Road is not just a clinical exploration of mental illness but also a deeply personal account of the Galvin family's struggles. Kolker paints a vivid and sensitive portrait of each family member, bringing their experiences and emotions to life. This makes the book emotionally engaging and allows readers to develop a genuine connection with the characters.4. Raises awareness of mental illness: The book is an important contribution to raising awareness about mental illness, particularly schizophrenia. By humanizing the experience of schizophrenia through the Galvin family, Kolker helps remove the stigma associated with mental illness and promotes understanding and empathy.5. Engrossing narrative style: Kolker's writing style is engaging and accessible, making Hidden Valley Road a compelling read. He weaves together different storylines, seamlessly blending science, history, and personal anecdotes. The book keeps the reader hooked from beginning to end, making it difficult to put down.Hidden Valley Road has received critical acclaim for its fascinating subject matter, detailed research, and compelling storytelling. It offers a unique perspective on the effects of mental illness on a family and provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by individuals with schizophrenia and their loved ones.Chapter 3 Hidden Valley Road SummaryHidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family is a nonfiction book written by Robert Kolker. It tells the true story of the Galvin family, who became known as the “poster family” for schizophrenia. The book intertwines the Galvin family's personal journey with the scientific discoveries made about the disease.The Galvin family, who lived in Colorado in the 1960s, originally seemed like the perfect American family. They were middle-class, with twelve children, and their father, Don, was a military career man. However, as the children grew older, it became apparent that something was not right. Six of the boys started exhibiting symptoms of schizophrenia, which led to chaos and turmoil within the home.As the family struggled with the devastating effects...

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:Jessica Carew Kraft is an independent journalist trained in anthropology, with degrees from the University of London, Yale University, and Swarthmore College. Her reporting on health, culture, tech, and education has been published in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Forbes, San Francisco Chronicle, Politico, NBC News, KQED, and many other outlets. In mid-life she became a naturalist and wild food forager. She lives with her two daughters and like-minded neighbors of various species in the forest of the Sierra Foothills. Get her book WHY WE NEED TO BE WILD and learn more at JessicaCarewKraft.com About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup built to help authors succeed. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. She recently finished her first YA crossover novel inspired by her nephew with Down syndrome. She lives in Marin County with her daughter and enjoys mountain biking, surfing and hiking with her dog. To learn more about her books and private writing coaching services, please visit hollylynnpayne.com or find her at Instagram and Twitter @hollylynnpayne.If you have a first page you'd like to submit to the Page One Podcast, please do so here.As an author and writing coach, I know that the first page of any book has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. So I thought to ask your favorite master storytellers how they do their magic to hook YOU. After the first few episodes, it occurred to me that maybe someone listening might be curious how their first page sits with an audience, so I'm opening up Page One to any writer who wants to submit the first page of a book they're currently writing. If your page is chosen, you'll be invited onto the show to read it and get live feedback from one of Page One's master storytellers. Page One exists to inspire, celebrate and promote the work of both well-known and unknown creative talent.  You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes.If you're interested in getting writing tips and the latest podcast episode updates with the world's beloved master storytellers, please sign up for my very short monthly newsletter at hollylynnpayne.com and follow me @hollylynnpayne on Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads, and Facebook. Your email address is always private and you can always unsubscribe anytime. The Page One Podcast is created at the foot of a mountain in Marin County, California, and is a labor of love in service to writers and book lovers. My intention is to inspire, educate and celebrate. Thank you for being a part of my creative community! If you'd like to support my work, please leave a review on Apple podcasts, Spotify or any of your favorite podcast players. And please share these episode with your friends and fellow book lovers. Thank you for listening.Be well and keep reading.~Holly~@hollylynnpayne

Welcome Back Neon Tribe! This week's insightful episode is about India's favourite drink “Chai”! We welcome the founder of India's original Chai startup, Raghav Verma of Chaayos, to the Neon Show! In this week's episode, we learn about the ingenious man behind the Chai Revolution that's taken place in India over the last 10 years!In a country where Chai is consumed at 30x the rate of coffee, can you imagine having 80,000 varieties available to you all at one store?!How has Indians' opinion on the country's culture changed over the course of the last 20 years?Truly unbelievable! This outrageous flavour is Raghav's favourite at Chaayos

The following description was written by CohostAI:Every story worth its salt has a rhythm to it, a pace that carries the narrative forward, and Homestuck is no different. So, what did we feel about how the story unfolded? Was it too slow? Too fast? Just right? And how about that troll discourse? Engrossing or exhausting? We explore all this and more, including the herculean task of editing a narrative as complex as Homestuck. And then there are those compelling themes - kids and trolls, world-building, till death programming language. We didn't just read Homestuck, we lived it./end AI descriptionAnyway AI also said this is the nonbinary episode, but really it's the troll focused episode that is Act 5 Act 1 aka HivebentThe transcript for this episode was autogenerated and has not been edited outside of adding speaker names.Support the showEdited and music by DomiWebsiteKo-fiDiscordTwitterYoutubeTumblrDomi's SoundcloudDomi's Ko-FiThe Unofficial Homsetuck CollectionStart your own podcast!

Melodies N' Memories: The Podcast | Show NotesWelcome aboard as we journey through the melody-infused life of singer-songwriter, James McNair. We begin in South Carolina, trace his steps to Nashville, and delve into the profound influence his dad's vinyl collection had on his musical journey. James generously shares the intimate details of his journey into music - notably the time he got his first guitar and the spark that ignited his songwriting journey during his high school years. Our conversation steers towards the exciting and the unexpected as we explore James' plans for a European adventure, the memories that certain songs evoke for him, and the snack items he'd grab from a gas station during a long drive. We even get into a bit of trivia, discussing his favorite spots to unwind, his ultimate pizza experiences, and his first paying job. We also get to know James on a more personal level, discussing the song he'd love to be remembered by and the oldest thing he owns.As we wrap up our conversation, we express our sincere gratitude to James for sharing his journey. We reflect on his innovative vision and talent that's left an imprint on the country music industry. Not just that, we're also eager to see what his future projects hold for us. Engrossing, enigmatic, and sincere, our conversation with James McNair is not one you'd want to miss. So, tune in, and be part of this melodious journey.Catch up on James McNair's journey and Connect His Melodies & Memories with Melodies n' Memories: Music Media Help Support & Grow the PodcastOur Patreon is what keeps the show going, we have tiers starting as low as $1, & Save When you sign up for a full year!Find Your Tier Today!https://www.patreon.com/melodiesnmemoriesShow Links:WEBSITEINSTAGRAMYOUTUBESPOTIFYSponsor Links:Arlo RevolutionPODDECKSOne Tree PlantedGuest Links: linktr.ee/JamesMcnairFACEBOOKINSTAGRAM Support the show

"Engrossing.... A fascinating reflection on the connection between food, place, and what flavors mean to the people who prepare them and those who travel to seek them out." -- Travel + Leisure

Episode 186 Notes and Links to Stephanie Feldman's Work   *Content Warning-Please be aware of discussion of sexual assault*        On Episode 186 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete welcomes Stephanie Feldman, and the two discuss, among other things, her early trajectory towards becoming a writer, formative and transformative writers and writing, genre and genre-less writing, the balance between allegory and plot in Saturnalia, the book's focus on Philadelphia and on the world at large, hedonism/inaction  in the wake of climate disasters, the long echoes of sexual assault, class and power in her book, and whether the book has a sense of optimism.       Stephanie Feldman is the author of the novels Saturnalia and The Angel of Losses, a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection, winner of the Crawford Fantasy Award, and finalist for the Mythopoeic Award. She is co-editor of the multi-genre anthology Who Will Speak for America? and her stories and essays have appeared in or are forthcoming from Asimov's Science Fiction, Catapult Magazine, Electric Literature, Flash Fiction Online, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, The Rumpus, Uncharted Magazine, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, Weird Horror, and more. She lives outside Philadelphia with her family.     Buy Saturnalia   Stephanie Feldman's Website   Review of Saturnalia from John Mauro at Grimdark Magazine   At about 1:55, Stephanie describes her early reading and writing, and being “fated” to be a writer   At about 4:00, Stephanie shouts out Anne Rice, Jeanette Winterson, and others as formational and transformational writers   At about 6:00, Stephanie cites the “world building and atmosphere” of Rice's work that inspired Saturnalia and the Philadelphia of the book   At about 7:20, Stephanie highlights Sofia Samatar, her work regarding Uzbekistan especially, and Jeffrey Ford as beloved contemporary writers   At about 9:00, Stephanie responds to Pete's questions about the importance (or lack thereof) of genre   At about 11:55, Stephanie gives background on/seeds for Saturnalia, including The Masque of Red Death and the Covid pandemic   At about 15:00, Pete asks about the balance/timing involving the book's allegory/symbolism and its plot/premise   At about 16:30, The two discuss the epigraph from Umberto Eco and its connection to hedonism and climate change    At about 18:40, The exposition is laid out, and Stephanie discusses connections to Saturn and fortune telling's importance in the book   At about 22:45, Pete summarizes the night of the winter solstice, including The Lord of Misrule, and Nina's tough times that lead her to do a job for Max    At about 24:30, Pete connects a telling quote from Faulkner to the book's pivotal violation and gender roles and power dynamics   At about 30:50, Stephanie responds to Pete's musings about the book's commentary on social class and power    At about 33:00, Stephanie and Pete speak about Philadelphia's small-town feel and Niña's feelings of being “trapped”   At about 36:55, Stephanie responds to Pete's questions about any optimism/pessimism that comes from the book   At about 38:55, Alchemy and myth and the stories are discussed    At about 40:00, Stephanie talks about the ways she and readers continue to experience the book some seven months after publication    At about 41:40, Pete shares the book's blurb from Carmen Maria Machado    At about 42:00, Stephanie shares an exciting future project   At about 43:00, Stephanie gives the history of the “blue laws” in PA   At about 44:00, Stephanie shares social media/contact info and places to buy her work, including Main Point Books, A Novel Idea, Weird Horror “The Getaway”      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 me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.    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 my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    NEW MERCH! You can browse and buy here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChillsatWillPodcast    This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm 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 187 with V Castro. She is a two-time Bram Stoker award nominated writer born in San Antonio, Texas, to Mexican American parents, and she has been writing horror stories since she was a child, always fascinated by Mexican folklore and the urban legends of Texas. Her latest is The Haunting of Alejandra.    The episode will air on June 13.

Because you asked us for it, in this episode your Film Freaks share their personal five favorite films of all time. As Mark Jordan Legan and Phoef Sutton explain, lists like this can be fluid, but they put on their FFF Thinking Caps and came up with their picks. Everyone from Ingrid Bergman to Sidney Lumet to Hitchcock to Robert Mitchum are discussed. Engrossing backstories and powerful audio clips are shared as these intriguing films cover six different decades. Come join us for a fun and fascinating podcast from your Film Freaks. Today's episode is sponsored by: Libro.fm (FILMFREAKSFOREVER) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership The Writer's Bone Podcast Network

E119 - Douglas Weissman - Fiction Autor, Travel Writer and Screen Writer - Crafting a Story ArcThe Author: Douglas Weissman is a graduate of the Master of Fine Arts program in Creative Writing at the University of San Francisco. He have traveled and lived all over the world, including Italy, and currently live in Los Angeles with my gorgeous wife, fun-loving daughter, anxious dog, and indifferent cat. By the time you read this, they will probably have yet another cat.The Book: For fans of Karen Russell's Swamplandia! comes a new tale of found family and magic. Unfolding over three decades, Life Between Seconds sets Peter and Sophia on a collision course with their respective pasts propelling them toward either redemption or damnation. Engrossing, heartbreaking, and surreal Douglas Weissman's first adult novel is a meditation on trauma, family, and how to heal after a great loss.Life Between Secondshttps://www.douglasweissman.com/A podcast is an excellent business card for your book, coaching program or business! Build a community away from the rented land of social media - speak directly to your community and position yourself as the expert that you truly are!Take your passion to the next level - let us help you start and grow your podcast! Podcasts work. Visit https://truemediasolutions.ca/Dave's Audio Book Recommendation for November 2022Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story - Bono Bono—artist, activist, and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2—has written a memoir: honest and irreverent, intimate and profound, Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he's lived, the challenges he's faced, and the friends and family who have shaped and sustained him. Narrated by the author, Surrender is an intimate, immersive listening experience, telling stories from Bono's early days in Dublin, to joining a band and playing sold out stadiums around the world with U2, plus his more than 20 years of activism. Throughout a remarkable life, music has always been a constant for Bono and in the audiobook, his distinctive voice is interwoven with a very personal soundtrack adding atmosphere and texture to each and every scene. From moments of classic U2 hits to snippets by The Clash, Patti Smith, Verdi, Johnny Cash and Mozart, Surrender also exclusively features clips of newly recorded re imagined versions of U2 songs including ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday', ‘With Or Without You', ‘One', ‘Beautiful Day' and more, glimpsed for the first time on Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story.

Whew, this was a very heavy miniseries to get through! There is so much here that is admirable and, dare I say, enjoyable? Engrossing? Fascinating? Bear with me. The first episode flew by rapidly, even though it was filmed at the pace of molasses. I remember checking the time while watching it (not out of boredom, mind you, it's just a habit I have). I honestly thought I was only ten minutes in and it turned out, there was only 10 minutes left in the 45 minute episode! I can't break each episode down individually, so I'll talk about the show as a whole. First off, this show is nauseating to watch, so I absolutely had to spread the episodes apart by a few days, because I could only take so much. Binge the first seven episodes at your own risk. What's astounding is that Dahmer: Monster: The Jeffery Dahmer Story (I'm going to call it Dahmer from now on) is not too gory, or even that violent. There are some very gruesome things shown, to be sure, but those moments are quick and rare. This was the TV-Y version of what Dahmer actually did to his victims, as a majority was off-screen. Yes, it's verbalized by his neighbor and news reports in terrible detail, and there was one scene toward the end of episode 7 (I think) that visually disturbed me to my core. Do they make you sympathetic toward this monster? Ummm.... I think so. Honestly, the jury's still out on that one. But aside from the murders, the show spends just as much time, if not more, focusing on the families of the victims. The grief, the horror, their declining mental health as they see Dahmer everywhere they go. This movie genuinely honored the victims and their families. Dahmer (played by Michael Scott's nephew), was particularly creepy as Dahmer. It took a while for me to adjust from the Joker serial killer I'm so used to. Michael Scott's nephew played it cool and calm all the way to the end. Of particular interest to me was Niecy Nash, the actress who played Dahmer's heroic neighbor. Mind you, every actor was a standout, but I'm definitely going to keep my eye out for more of Nash. The last episode is of particular disturbance, as Dahmer claims to find salvation before his death. This raises innumerable questions, and the show doesn't shy away. Does he deserve salvation after what he did? Was God's forgiveness still available to him? I mean, these are really difficult questions to answer, and the whole of the last episode focuses on these dilemmas. If you don't think you can stomach the killings, I do recommend you watch the last two episodes as he's already detained and the story focuses on the victims and Dahmer's (?) redemption (?). Of course it angers me to think that there's a chance Dahmer is in heaven. But what business is it of mine? Who am I to question God? After all, he saved me. If he loves me despite all the terrible things I've done in my life, then who am I to judge others? The silver lining is that if God can save someone like Dahmer, cannibal that he was, then you are not beyond saving, either. But, according to what that last episode showed us, we can still be left to wonder if his remorse was genuine. After all, salvation is having a relationship with Jesus Christ, not the act of baptism, and if he was only trying to save himself and not pursue Jesus, then would that be a valid redemption? So many questions! But that's what I loved about this show. It made me think. It made me wonder how I would respond as a father if I learned one of my kids grew up to commit horrendous crimes. Dahmer gives a lot of focus to his parents. I strongly recommend this show if you can tolerate serial killer stories. If you frighten easily, stay away, because this show will mess you up and give you unexpected nightmares.Follow Life Through the Big Screen on these following pages:InstagramFacebookTwitterThis episode was sponsored by Spur Creative

by Christina Couch • To save endangered eels, researchers have been working for decades to figure out where they reproduce. The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

English champion Susanna Gross joins us for Part 2 of her interview to discuss the value of tenacity at the table and how years of playing rubber bridge honed her judgment. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!Susanna recommends 'Card Play Technique' by Victor Mollo and Nico Gardener as one of her favourite bridge books. Get 20% off here with coupon code: sorrypartner (valid from 7/28-8/5). Also available at other retailers.Susanna's bridge columns at the SpectatorSend your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com.Or @sorrypartnerpodcast on Instagram.Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE at www.speakpipe.com/SorryPartnerPodcast (it's FREE!).Please consider supporting the show at Patreon: SORRY, PARTNER/PATREONLooking for some Sorry, Partner SWAG? Check out the Sorry, Partner Merch StoreJoin our MAILING LIST here.These links are also available on our website: sorrypartner.comAnd if you have a bridge-playing friend who is not yet listening to podcasts in the car, on walks, or while doing the dishes, why not show them how easy it is -- and start with SORRY, PARTNER on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A spirited performance by Alison Larkin enlivens the second Electra McDonnell historical mystery. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Sandi Henschel discuss Ashley Weaver's novel set before the Blitz in London, 1940. The body of a woman found in the Thames is wearing a cuff bracelet requiring unlocking. The Major calls upon Ellie and her less-than-legal skills to unlock it. Larkin captures Ellie's smart-alecky attitude to perfection, along with her cheerful, chirpy comments. They discover a tiny camera hidden in the bracelet, and they realize they are dealing with a network of German spies looking for possible bombing sites. Then the bombing begins. Engrossing listening. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Dreamscape. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from Graphic Audio, A Movie in Your Mind. Dramatized adaptations produced with a full cast, cinematic music and sound effects. Action packed audiobooks like you never heard before. Save up to 40% Off this month! Try samples of 1,600 titles now at GraphicAudio.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

English champion Susanna Gross talks about 'civilians' and 'marrying out', her determination to keep fighting even when things aren't going her way at the table, and the importance of knowing when to go in for the kill. Plus, she shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!Susanna's bridge columns at the SpectatorGet your Yiddish fix:schlemazel, schlemosel, schlemasel, shlemazel, shlimazel, shlimazl, shlemazl, schlimazl, schlemozel, shemozzle, shlemozzle, schemozzle, shlemozelSend your bridge stories and comments to sorrypartnerpodcast@gmail.com.Or @sorrypartnerpodcast on Instagram.Or send us a VOICE MESSAGE at www.speakpipe.com/SorryPartnerPodcast (it's FREE!).Please consider supporting the show at Patreon: SORRY, PARTNER/PATREONLooking for some Sorry, Partner SWAG? Check out the Sorry, Partner Merch StoreJoin our MAILING LIST here.These links are also available on our website: sorrypartner.comAnd if you have a bridge-playing friend who is not yet listening to podcasts in the car, on walks, or while doing the dishes, why not show them how easy it is -- and start with SORRY, PARTNER on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sorry-partner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode, you will learn a new English vocabulary word. You will also hear a story related to today's vocabulary word. This episode will give you the vocabulary you need to sound more like a native English speaker.GET YOUR Ebook | Daily English Vocabulary Book 8

Hey there Pithy Listeners! We hope you found Mummification as ENGROSSING as we did! Hungry for more? We've got you covered… or wrapped Listen now for another Small Bite of mummies, only this time, they're alive! The Pithy Chronicle is proud to present “Monkification.” All YOU have to do, is listen! 

Lauren has an in-depth conversation with Matthew Davidoff, High School ESL Teacher, University of Pennsylvania Adjunct Faculty, and Freelance Education Consultant. Their discussion includes why he entered teaching, the effect of sudden (and continued) remote learning, his experiences as a school board member, his research with the Red & Blue Exchange, along with thoughts on Cognitive Empathy. Matthew's passion is driven by his extreme curiosity about a world where educational equity exists. That world is possible in a well-funded, private school but not in many public schools. His goal is to be a teacher that inspires every student to be a learner.Matthew discusses the unique struggles for both parents and teachers with remote learning caused by the pandemic. He explains and recommends:For Parents: Be an advocate for both yourself and your child.For Teachers:  Get to know your students and what's going on at home. Lastly, Lauren and Matthew have an enlightening discussion about Cognitive Empathy and his effort to understand others' emotions as well as why people think the way they do. Don't miss this lively discussion! Listen or watch on YouTube.Notable Quote from this episode:  "Nobody shows up anywhere wanting to be bad at it.”Try-at-home tip:  Be a Feelings Detective, not a Judge. Guest Bio:Matthew has been working in education for nearly 20 years. His career began in Taiwan, where he taught English as a second language for 5 years. Since then, he's worked in Oakland and Philadelphia as a teacher and educational researcher. He is currently teaching high school ESL in North Philadelphia and conducting research with the Penn Literacy Network and with Penn's Red and Blue Exchange.Contact Matthew:Twitter: @AranhaMatthewemail: Mr.Matthew.Davidoff@Gmail.ComLinkedInMatthew's RecommendationsPodcasts: 1) Have you heard?, 2) Sam Harris: Making Sense, 3) The Moth, 4) This American LifeBooks: 1) Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates, 2) Fist Stick Knife Gun by Geoffrey Canada, 3) Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett, Ph.D. Find out more about Penn's Red & Blue Exchange. Questions for a future episode? Email: podcast@thebehaviorhub.com, Text: 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogStruggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

  Getting your horror fix is simple these days, it just depends on how you want it delivered. Movie or TV show? Jump on a streaming service. Informative and entertaining podcasts? Take your pick. Engrossing literature? You can have physical media or something downloadable. Eye popping visuals in al its four color gory glory? The … Continue reading Lethal Listings: 7 Horror Comics YOU Should Be Reading! →

  Getting your horror fix is simple these days, it just depends on how you want it delivered. Movie or TV show? Jump on a streaming service. Informative and entertaining podcasts? Take your pick. Engrossing literature? You can have physical media or something downloadable. Eye popping visuals in al its four color gory glory? The … Continue reading Lethal Listings: 7 Horror Comics YOU Should Be Reading! →

Hi! Welcome to this episode of Authors in Focus Podcast. I'm James Reid, a fantasy author publishing as JMD Reid. This podcast is all about getting to know writers, their books, and what makes them tick. We all have a … Continue reading → The post Using Mythology to Create Engrossing Fiction with Katharine E Wibell: Authors in Focus Episode 121 appeared first on Fantasy/Sci-Fi Focus.

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Show Notes and Links to Ed Odeven's Work and Allusions/Texts from Episode    On Episode 69, Pete talks with Ed Odeven about the Tokyo Olympics, Ed's interesting writing history and work in Japan, and his well-researched and engrossing biography of the great writer Jerry Izenberg.   Ed Odeven is a veteran sportswriter based in Tokyo. Currently writing for JAPAN Forward, he spent nearly 14 years at The Japan Times. Odeven, who reported from the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Games, served as the sports editor for Arizona State University's State Press and the Arizona Daily Sun.   Buy Going 15 Rounds with Jerry Izenberg  (Amazon) Buy Going 15 Rounds with Jerry Izenberg (Bookshop) Ed Odeven's Website Ed Odeven's Twitter Page ‘I'm old, not dead': Columnist Jerry Izenberg's historic streak of 53 Super Bowls comes to an end - nj.com Jerry's nj.com archive  News flashback: Track meet at LBCC in October 1993 – Ed Odeven Reporting Promoting ‘Going 15 Rounds With Jerry Izenberg' – Ed Odeven Reporting   At about 2:20, Ed talks about covering the Olympics and what stories to write, as well as efforts to postpone/cancel the Olympics (the episode was recorded on June 7), and Pete and Ed talk about the uncertainties At about 6:35, Ed talks about his relationship with sports and reading as a kid, including his love of daily news in the press; Pete and Ed talk about Dickens' greatness, Hemingway, particularly his masterful “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place,” and Roots and The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley At about 14:25, Ed talks about his interests in reading books that were purely about sports and about books that featured sports in tandem with social issues At about 15:40, Ed talks about moments in which he realized that he loved and was good at writing  At about 20:25, Ed details how he began writing in Japan and connections to the great Hideo Nomo At about 24:00, Ed discusses the ways in which his physical distance from the US has changed his views of sports in society and its importance, as well as the culture of “Wa”, as shown in the book that Ed recommends-You Gotta Have Wa, by Robert Whiting At about 28:10, Ed explains the genesis of his book idea about Jerry Izenberg, as well some of the writers, like Peter Vecsey and Peter Kerasotis, Linda Robertson, and Marc Stein, who have inspired him throughout his career and even before At about 32:45, Ed outlines the book and its first and second part delineations and the blog articles which make up the bulk of the first half of the book At about 34:20, Pete and Ed discuss some legends who influenced and were influenced by Jerry Izenberg, like Dick Schaap, Stanley Woodward, and Shirley Povich; this leads to Pete asking Ed his thoughts on “old journalism” versus “new journalism”  At about 40:45, Ed puts Jerry's writing style into perspective, with respect to a famous quote from Stanley Woodward about “newspaper men” versus journalists and how this phi At about 43:30, Ed describes how part of Jerry's greatness comes from the fact that he has straddled different eras and writes with so much depth At about 45:20, Ed gives background on the connection between Jerry's religious and ethical concerns and his writing and Project Pride At about 50:00, Ed speaks about the unique relationship that Jerry had with Muhammad Ali and some of the interesting stories related in Ed's book At about 52:00, Pete and Ed discuss Jeremy Schaap, Wallace Matthews, and others and the ways that they praise Jerry in Ed's book At about 53:20, Ed recounts incredible Jerry's Super Bowl streak At about 57:40, Ed talks about Jerry's relationship with boxing, as recounted by Wallace Matthews, and how and why Jerry's obituary written for Muhammad Ali went viral At about 1:01:55, Ed is asked to speak to Jerry's legacy and mentions even more lasting relationships that weren't extremely well-known, including with Roberto Clemente, Yogi Berra, as well as the importance of Larry Doby At about 1:06:10, Ed talks about the balance of the book being a labor of love but also a long grind At about 1:08:30, Ed quotes Alex Belth as calling Jerry a “Zelig” in a sporting sense At about 1:10:00, Ed describes the book's iconic cover photo and some background  At about 1:11:00, Ed talks about post-publishing plans and gives contact information for him and for buying his book   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 Spotify, Stitcher,  and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this episode and other episodes on YouTube-you can watch and subscribe on The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm 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.

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Our guest is Dr. Adam Stern, a psychiatrist at Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is also an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and he joins us to discuss his new memoir, a candid, often moving reflection on his residency at Harvard. Per this starred summary of the book in Kirkus Reviews: "[A] dynamic debut memoir.... As the author vividly captures the urgency, chaos, and eerie fascination involved with the treatment of mental illness, he also candidly shares numerous patient portraits, which provide some of the most moving and disturbing moments in the book.... The combination of patient case studies and medical trainee journal creates an intense reading experience and an eye-opening appreciation for medical professionals charged with psychiatric care. Residents and those contemplating a career in mental health will find much to glean from this spirited memoir of dedication and dogged determination.... Engrossing, indelible, and brimming with

(Note: This interview first aired back in February.) Our guest, Amelia Pang, is an award-winning investigative journalist who's written for "Mother Jones," "The New Republic," and other publications. In her new book, "Made in China," she profiles an political prisoner named Sun Yi, who was forced into harsh labor by the Chinese government for campaigning for the right to join a forbidden meditation movement. Sun Yi was imprisoned alongside petty criminals and civil rights activists -- and tens of thousands of others whom the government had intended to "re-educate" -- creating cheap Halloween decorations and stitching clothing for more than fifteen hours per day. As per Publishers Weekly, in a starred review: "Journalist Pang debuts with a vivid and powerful report on Chinese forced labor camps and their connections to the American marketplace. Cinematic.... Engrossing and deeply reported, this impressive exposé will make readers think twice about their next purchase."

Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth by Bryan Burrough, Chris Tomlinson, Jason Stanford “Lively and absorbing. . ." — The New York Times Book Review "Engrossing." —Wall Street Journal “Entertaining and well-researched . . . ” —Houston Chronicle Three noted Texan writers combine forces to tell the real story of the Alamo, dispelling the myths, exploring why they had their day for so long, and explaining why the ugly fight about its meaning is now coming to a head. Every nation needs its creation myth, and since Texas was a nation before it was a state, it's no surprise that its myths bite deep. There's no piece of history more important to Texans than the Battle of the Alamo, when Davy Crockett and a band of rebels went down in a blaze of glory fighting for independence from Mexico, losing the battle but setting Texas up to win the war. However, that version of events, as Forget the Alamo definitively shows, owes more to fantasy than reality. Just as the site of the Alamo was left in ruins for decades, its story was forgotten and twisted over time, with the contributions of Tejanos--Texans of Mexican origin, who fought alongside the Anglo rebels--scrubbed from the record, and the origin of the conflict over Mexico's push to abolish slavery papered over. Forget the Alamo provocatively explains the true story of the battle against the backdrop of Texas's struggle for independence, then shows how the sausage of myth got made in the Jim Crow South of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. As uncomfortable as it may be to hear, celebrating the Alamo has long had an echo of celebrating whiteness. In the past forty-some years, waves of revisionists have come at this topic, and at times have made real progress toward a more nuanced and inclusive story that doesn't alienate anyone. But we are not living in one of those times; the fight over the Alamo's meaning has become more pitched than ever in the past few years, even violent, as Texas's future begins to look more and more different from its past. It's the perfect time for a wise and generous-spirited book that shines the bright light of the truth into a place that's gotten awfully dark.

In this episode, we visit with New York Times bestselling author Jill McCorkle, author of “Hieroglyphics,” a heartfelt and intricate tale that weaves together the lives of four characters: Frank and Lil, a married couple who came together from the shared grief of losing a parent, Shelley, a single mother raising her young son in Frank’s former home, and Harvey, Shelley’s young son. “Hieroglyphics” is a raw and meditative story of love, pain, and redemption, with a deep understanding of resilience and family bonds. In a starred review, Publisher’s Weekly had this to say about the book, ““Engrossing . . . McCorkle finds an elegant mix of wistfulness and appreciation for life . . . Throughout, McCorkle weaves a powerful narrative web, with empathy for her characters and keen insight on their motivations. This is a gem.” Engage with the show here: https://linktr.ee/CharlotteReadersPodcast Detailed show notes here: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottereaderspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottereaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottereader Charlotte Readers Podcast is a proud member of the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and the Queen City Podcast Network. © Charlotte Readers Podcast and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

In this episode, we visit with New York Times bestselling author Jill McCorkle, author of “Hieroglyphics,” a heartfelt and intricate tale that weaves together the lives of four characters: Frank and Lil, a married couple who came together from the shared grief of losing a parent, Shelley, a single mother raising her young son in Frank's former home, and Harvey, Shelley's young son. “Hieroglyphics” is a raw and meditative story of love, pain, and redemption, with a deep understanding of resilience and family bonds. In a starred review, Publisher's Weekly had this to say about the book, ““Engrossing . . . McCorkle finds an elegant mix of wistfulness and appreciation for life . . . Throughout, McCorkle weaves a powerful narrative web, with empathy for her characters and keen insight on their motivations. This is a gem.” Engage with the show here: https://linktr.ee/CharlotteReadersPodcast Detailed show notes here: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottereaderspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottereaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottereader Charlotte Readers Podcast is a proud member of the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and the Queen City Podcast Network. © Charlotte Readers Podcast and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

Our guest, Amelia Pang, is an award-winning investigative journalist who's written for "Mother Jones," "The New Republic," and other publications. In her new book, "Made in China," she profiles an political prisoner named Sun Yi, who was forced into harsh labor by the Chinese government for campaigning for the right to join a forbidden meditation movement. Sun Yi was imprisoned alongside petty criminals and civil rights activists -- and tens of thousands of others whom the government had intended to "re-educate" -- creating cheap Halloween decorations and stitching clothing for more than fifteen hours per day. As per Publishers Weekly, in a starred review: "Journalist Pang debuts with a vivid and powerful report on Chinese forced labor camps and their connections to the American marketplace. Cinematic.... Engrossing and deeply reported, this impressive exposé will make readers think twice about their next purchase."

 Bigfoot Statue found and returned to its rightful space… When Orca’s attack…Told you animals would fight back… San Fran wants to ban smoking in apartments Parties raided in NY this weekend… Too many regulations… Strip Clubs, Casinos and Liquor Stores Oh My… Mother drops lawsuit against college for pancake eating contest death… Subscribe to the Podcast… Subscribe to the YouTube Channel… Subscribe www.blazetv.com/jeffy Promo code jeffy Email to Chewingthefat@theblaze.com The Silent Will Be Heard Dot Com… How much would you pay for a pigeon? Facebook and Twitter go before another hearing … yawn … Election was stolen / No it wasn’t / The machines were hacked, No you’re hacked… He’s Dictator, No you’re a fascist… I just can’t… Interview: John Douglas Author and the founding father of criminal profiling and modern criminal investigative analysis… Dey Street is proud to present an all-new riveting and timely book by iconic FBI criminal profiler and international bestselling author of Mindhunter and The Killer Across the Table: THE KILLER’S SHADOW by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker (on sale November 17). Engrossing, terrifying, and utterly essential given our nation’s rise in extremism and hate-filled rhetoric, THE KILLER’S SHADOW is an in-depth examination of Douglas’s chilling pursuit of, and eventual prison confrontation with Joseph Paul Franklin, a White Nationalist serial killer and one of the most disturbing psychopaths he has ever encountered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a cruel world where the environment does matter what matters more is what’s inside of you- that simple, pure, loveable soul… Our guest this week is someone whose energies come from her simplicity…Grace Sunga Asagra, from the Nursing fraternity to tell us more about her challenging journey from Philippines to central New Jersey US. Listen in to Grace as share her story… From running to the beach in the morning, back home, to the challenges of living in a ‘Bird House’ in New York, to facing discrimination in the ‘land of equal opportunities’… From the importance of controlling emotions in the sensitive corridors of Intensive care to the necessity to share them… From being an ICU nurse to becoming Director Nursing, from being ‘offloaded’ to becoming a Quantum Reflex Analysis Practitioner, Health Coach & Integrative Functional Medicine Consultant to becoming an Author and now a Podcaster. An interview made engrossing with unguarded natural flow… ========================================================= For more such interesting episodes, follow this channel and hit SUBSCRIBE. SUBSCRIBE NOW for a FREE Coaching Session: https://mailchi.mp/bf6033e80d7b/know-the-happiness-how-with-winco-chau ========================================================= Grace Asagra, MA, RN Filipino Hilot, Holistic Nurse-Health Coach can be contacted at her website https://graceasagra.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wincochau/message

This week we the letter E leads us to some Engrossing radio archives. . .could these be voices from the other side?listen for yourself! Also, Annie gets a love letter, and Will starts a support group. Support us on patreon! www.patreon.com/wtfisinthisbook Follow us on socials! Instagram/ Twitter @wtfisinthisbook Facebook  What The F**k Is In This Book? Group!

In This Episode…Another week of isolation and new game releases and updates. Some games are still going strong even through this pandemic. This week I talk about what games to play for the long haul and why COD MW2 Remastered is way too expensive. Enjoy!Show Notes● [00:48] Developer Gearbox did not live up to its promises ● [02:42] Looks like there is a new Commando being developed ● [03:50] Sea of Thieves is coming to Steam ● [04:50] Starborne is in Open Beta ● [05:44] COD Warzone drops the ban hammer● [07:11] Twitch announces new features● [08:26] Division 2 Updates● [12:05] Overwatch Updates ● [14:39] A new Soul-Like game● [15:55] New gaming laptops launching soon● [16:52] COD MW 2 Remastered● [19:13] Epic’s new free game● [19:52] April Fools and gaming ● [21:05] My top 5ish engrossing games to playPeople, Games, and Companies, We Mentioned in the Show● COD: MW Warzone ● COD MW 2 Remastered● Doom● Doom 2● Doom Eternal● Division 2● Overwatch● Twitch● Gearbox ● You can now support us on Buy Me A Coffee!Episode Length: 26:02Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!Download Options● If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review here!Contact Us! ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment!● Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Facebook page!● Follow us on Twitter.● Follow us on Instagram.● Join our Discord!● Email at bdeister@digitalcoffee.ggThanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BEYOND the DARKNESS encounters Deja Vu & Timeless Encounters of the Supernatural with Prof. Bruce Olav Solheim PHD Today we go along on the paranormal travels of an everyday guy, seen and told through his eyes. From childhood through adolescence to adulthood, Prof. Bruce Olav Solheim PHD. tells the story of one man's travels through the paranormal universe and out the other side. Engrossing and highly entertaining, join us with guest Prof. Bruce Solheim as we share his journey. Follow our guest here: www.bruceolavsolheim.com Order his books Timeless and De Ja Vu here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/darknessradiodave Support our sponsors for great deals! Are you playing along with Beyond the Darkness on the Podcast One/ Betonline.AG Sportsnet Challenge?! Each Week Dave and Tim are picking the winners of five NFL games and playing against the hosts of different Podcast One shows! If you play aloing with Dave and Tim on BetOnline.AG, and they win the week, you qualify to be one of five winners splitting a $500 weekly prize! To sign up go to https://promotions.betonline.ag/podcastone Looking for a suitcase that is thoughtfully designed, Very durable, and keeps everything organized? Away has a bag in your size that is lightweight and has wheels that won't stick! Plus, you can get $20 off of a suitcase right now by going to awaytravel.com/darkness and using the code DARKNESS during checkout!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BEYOND the DARKNESS encounters Deja Vu & Timeless Encounters of the Supernatural with Prof. Bruce Olav Solheim PHD Today we go along on the paranormal travels of an everyday guy, seen and told through his eyes. From childhood through adolescence to adulthood, Prof. Bruce Olav Solheim PHD. tells the story of one man's travels through the paranormal universe and out the other side. Engrossing and highly entertaining, join us with guest Prof. Bruce Solheim as we share his journey. Follow our guest here: www.bruceolavsolheim.com Order his books Timeless and De Ja Vu here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/darknessradiodave Support our sponsors for great deals! Are you playing along with Beyond the Darkness on the Podcast One/ Betonline.AG Sportsnet Challenge?! Each Week Dave and Tim are picking the winners of five NFL games and playing against the hosts of different Podcast One shows! If you play aloing with Dave and Tim on BetOnline.AG, and they win the week, you qualify to be one of five winners splitting a $500 weekly prize! To sign up go to https://promotions.betonline.ag/podcastone Looking for a suitcase that is thoughtfully designed, Very durable, and keeps everything organized? Away has a bag in your size that is lightweight and has wheels that won't stick! Plus, you can get $20 off of a suitcase right now by going to awaytravel.com/darkness and using the code DARKNESS during checkout!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Fardy, presenter of Screen Time joined Sean in Studio to review Watchmen, Francis Brennan: All Hands on Deck and The Apprentice

Our guest on the podcast today is Ibram X. Kendi, here to talk about his new book How to Be an Antiracist.  Kendi is a professor of history and international relations, and the founding director of American University's Antiracist Research and Policy Center.   In 2016, his book Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America appeared, a galvanizing new look at racism that posited, in the author's words, a dual phenomenon — the simultaneous evolution of both racial progress and the advancement of racist ideas.  Engrossing and provocative, Stamped from the Beginning took among a number of laurels the 2016 National Book for nonfiction, and in the crisis-crowded years since its analysis has only come to seem more urgent.  Ibram X. Kendi joined us in the studio to talk about his powerful new work, a book that combines memoir and history, essayistic reflection and forceful propositions.

IN-DEPTH would be an understatement! Skippy joins us for a feature-length interview, discussing some big ideas to re-engage and up-skill juniors. We find out what he’s been up to, and ask a listener question that brings the great man to tears. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The man known as 'Beamer' grew up supporting the Dees, came across from Geelong at the end of 2004, was living a dream and then had to leave an organisation he loved so dearly and endure some of the club's darkest days. Our frank and honest discussion with the 122-gamer for the red and blue, lifts the lid on Mark Neeld's unforgivable tenure and why the club got it so awfully wrong. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Kaytee and Meredith are back in your earbuds for some more great book chat this week! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: Meredith’s Little Free Library update and Kaytee’s piano lesson reading. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week: there’s a lot of interesting non-fiction in this week’s selections, as well as a number of titles that friends and family had pressed into our hands a few episodes ago! For our deep dive this week, we are focusing on book ratings. What does 1-star mean to you and what does 5-star mean to you? We also take an unexpected detour into the bookstagram world and the way that “bookstagrammers” follow-up on their book posts. As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands. We’ve got a title that has Amazon all confused and one that serves as a companion to a previous book press. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  1:09 - Lost Boy by Christina Henry 1:46 - Episode 19 with Meredith’s brother Scott 6:33 - Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley 9:33 - Episode 29 with Anna Hithersay 9:35 - White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo 13:11 - The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robertson 16:20 - Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl 17:28 - Currently Reading Challenge for 2019! 17:57 - Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain 20:14 - Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain 21:00 - Big Nate: In A Class By Himself by Lincoln Peirce 23:27 - A Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindburgh 32:51 - The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton 34:28 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 34:31 - He Said/She Said by Erin Kelly 43:10 - North and South by John Jakes 43:15 - North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell 47:46 - Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson 48:18 - The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*  

What a man! We’ve been trying to track down Fozz for a while, but today we’ve finally got him. It’s an engrossing chat with a man who could be named Australian of the Year on all-things advocacy and leadership following a whirlwind few months. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

A compilation of 34 incidents of paranormal events in his life: telepathy, telekinesis, ghosts, demons, guardian angels, precognition, near-death experiences, and more by Bruce Olav Solheim, Ph.D. As he says in the beginning of the book: “It’s not that I believe in ghosts, it’s that they believe in me, so I’ve no choice.” Timeless offers a message of encouragement for others to share their stories of the paranormal and to be assured that there is a life beyond this one and that we are, indeed, timeless. The paranormal travels of an everyday guy, seen and told through his eyes. From childhood through adolescence to adulthood, Timeless tells the story of one man's travels through the paranormal universe and out the other side. Engrossing and highly entertaining, join Bruce Solheim in his journey while making it your own. Having experienced ghosts, Solheim came to understand that death isn’t an end, it’s a doorway. So, what proof does he have? He doesn’t have proof; he has personal experiences, not only with life beyond death but also with many other seemingly unexplainable, paranormal phenomena that have occurred over the years. Paranormal is usually defined as something beyond the range of normal experience or scientific explanation. Parapsychologists, who aren’t deterred by skeptics calling their discipline of parapsychology a pseudoscience, have successfully studied many paranormal phenomena, including: Telepathy, Precognition, Clairvoyance, Psychokinesis, Near-death experiences, Reincarnation, and Apparitional experiences. Compelling, perplexing, and sometimes profound human experiences known as ‘psychic phenomena’ are real…it has taken more than a century to demonstrate it conclusively in accordance with rigorous, scientific standards, according to Dr. Radin who refers to it as psi phenomena. Perhaps some will resonate with you?

Timeless: A Paranormal Personal History Show Guest:Bruce Olav Solheim, PHd Professional academic people are afraid of destroying their reputations and careers by even considering that there is such a thing as the paranormal or psi, much less writing about the phenomena from a personal perspective. For those reasons, Bruce Olav Solheim, who holds a doctoral degree and is a former Fulbright Scholar and Professor has waited until retirement is imminent to write this book. In addition to his new book, Dr. Solheim also teaches a popular Paranormal Personal History course at Citrus College in Glendora, CA. Paranormal is usually defined as something beyond the range of normal experience or scientific explanation. Parapsychologists, who aren’t deterred by skeptics calling their discipline of parapsychology a pseudoscience, have successfully studied many paranormal phenomena, including: telepathy, precognition, clairvoyance, psychokinesis, near-death experiences, reincarnation and apparitional experience. Timeless: A Paranormal Personal History tells the story of one man's travels through the paranormal universe and out the other side. Engrossing and highly entertaining, join Bruce Solheim in his journey while making it your own. Timeless offers a message of encouragement for others to share their stories of the paranormal and to be assured that there is a life beyond this one and that we are, indeed, timeless.

Riley is the Director of Marketing & Recruiting for V&S Midwest Carrier. Through passion, innovation, and collaboration, and by leading through influence, Riley drives logistic and transportation evolution. He has spearheaded a number of transportation projects and initiatives that have supported his employers’ drive to be market leaders. Throughout his career, Riley has managed the ambiguity and lack of definition and process often encountered in these roles. At each stop in his professional development, he has shown my aptitude to be an agile learner in order to deliver sustainable, positive bottom line impact. “Anytime you remove yourselves and start from the position that you don’t trust the driver, you’re already building a culture of animosity. You have to go the other way.” - Riley Banks What you’ll learn about in this episode: The importance of marketing goals and metrics The tools Riley uses to track incoming applicants How V&S got their turnover under 30% Engrossing your drivers into your culture from their first meeting with a driver-manager Balancing getting drivers home weekly and compensating them well Benefits V&S gives their drivers and the impact that has on their retention rate Setting up a good Driver-Manager Program Rewarding drivers for being exceptional in their job V&S’ challenge to get in front of drivers so they become a recognizable name Building a robust driver referral program that drivers actually want to participate in Ways to contact Riley: Email: recruiting@vsmidwest.com Website for drivers: joinvsmidwest.com Website: www.vsmidwest.com

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The podcast trio discuss superb BBC1 drama Three Girls. Channel 4 comedy/drama Loaded and Gary's views on Doctor Who.

The podcast trio discuss superb BBC1 drama Three Girls. Channel 4 comedy/drama Loaded and Gary's views on Doctor Who.

The human nature is given to extremes, either making laws against something or over-indulging. This is certainly true for digital technologies. We live differently In light of the gospel, though. Jesus puts technology in its rightful place for the disciple, seeing it as useful but also fleeting and engrossing.

In december last year we looked at how Churchill in 1940 kept Britain in the war. In this episode we’re crossing the pond to look at Roosevelt and America in 1940/41. At the outbreak of war in Europe the majority of the American people did not want to commit troops to another European war. When much of continental Europe fell under Nazi tyranny and Britain looked over the white cliffs at Dover to see the German Army looking back and the Battle of Britain started in earnest, American public opinion started to waver allowing FDR to push through measures in support of the British and Allied war effort. I’m joined by Marc Wortman, he is the author of 1941: Fighting the shadow war. Which the Wall Street Journal described as “Engrossing… [1941 is] an absorbing world-wide epic set in that pivotal year. … ”

For the month of July only, we are meeting on the third Tuesday of the month instead of the usual meeting time of the second Tuesday evening of the month.