Podcasts about Fates

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are taking a look back at their favorite reads of 2021. This was one of the best reading years. This was also the year we added the superlatives which everybody loved! Most of these books should be available for you to grab if any interest you after hearing us rave about them! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  2:38 - Our Top 10 Reads of 2021 12:35 - Legendborn by Tracy Deonn (Kaytee #10) 12:39 - Season 3: episode 40 14:09 - Currently Reading Patreon 16:39 - Fablehaven by Brandon Mull  16:52 - A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus (Meredith #10) 18:50 - The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood (Kaytee #9) 21:25 - Furyborn by Claire Legrand 21:36 - Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo  21:56 - A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith #9) 22:21 - A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas 23:01 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 23:46 - The Day The World Came to Town by Jim DeFede (Kaytee #8) 23:50 - Season 4: Episode 14 25:32 - Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May (Meredith #8) 25:41 - Season 3: Episode 41 29:03 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Kaytee #7) 29:25 - Season 3: Episode 42 31:41 - State of Terror by Hilary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny (Meredith #7) 34:22 - Intermission: Lowest Rated Books 34:58 - Roar by Cecilia Ahern (Kaytee) 35:41 - Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard (Kaytee) 36:48 - Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay (Meredith) 37:30 - Survive the Night by Riley Sager (Meredith) 38:25 - Meredith and Kaytee's Top 10 Books of the Year cont'd 38:36 - Love Lives Here by Rowan Jette Knox (Kaytee #6) K NOTE: while I do think it's clear that I love my sister dearly here, I want to be extra super clear that when I say "love covers all manner of sins" I am referring to the ways we as her family fail at times to do the best we can. I am not in any way referring to her gender identity as a sin. My sister knows this, but I want to be sure that anyone else who hears me, hears me correctly as well. 40:25 - Pony by R.J. Palacio (Meredith #6) 40:50 - Page & Palette Bookshop 42:05 - Wonder by R.J. Palacio 43:01 - The Guncle by Steven Rowley (Kaytee #5) 43:04 - Season 3: Episode 45 44:29 - The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino (Meredith #5) 47:46 - Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston (Kaytee #4) 47:51 - Season 3: Episode 35 47:56 - Bookshelf Thomasville 48:47 - Blackwell's 49:05 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 49:06 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 49:28 - 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard  49:37 - The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard (Meredith #4) 53:14 - Intermission: The Books that Surprised Us Most in 2021 53:44 - Season 3: Episode 34 53:50 - The Black Count by Tom Reiss (Kaytee) 55:38 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (Meredith) 59:25 - Meredith and Kaytee's Top 10 Books of the Year cont'd 59:50 - How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith (Kaytee #3) 59:56 - Season 4: Episode 19 1:01:37 - Fabled Bookshop 1:01:39 - We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker (Meredith #3) 1:04:52 - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby (Kaytee #2) 1:04:56 - Season 4: Episode 2 1:07:18 - Matrix by Lauren Groff (Meredith #2) 1:07:59 - Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff 1:11:14 - All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle (Kaytee #1) 1:11:22 - Season 4: Episode 12 1:11:38 - Minisode w/Mike Gayle 1:14:09 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (Meredith #1) 1:15:42 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 1:22:48 - Reflections from the 2021 Reading Year 1:24:25 - Pony by R.J. Palacio 1:24:45 - Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. December's IPL is a recap of the year with Kaytee and Meredith. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Episode 408 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Matt Fates, Partner at Innospark Ventures. Did you know that the first modern venture capital firm was started right here in the Boston area? It's true. Back in 1946, Georges Doriot founded the American Research and Development Corporation (ARDC), marking the birth of an industry that has fueled the entrepreneurial dream for nearly 80 years. Matt Fates entered the industry during the “Internet 1.0” era, a time when VC firms were just beginning to gain major visibility. Over the course of his career, he has invested in over 100 companies. Through those investments, he has developed a deep expertise in data-driven enterprise and infrastructure startups—experience that has perfectly positioned him for the current massive shift toward AI. Innospark Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in AI-native companies solving previously intractable problems across healthcare, life sciences, and the enterprise. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: 00:00 Intro 02:22 VentureFizz OG 03:42 How to Land a Job in Venture Capital 07:49 Matt's Background 13:05 Getting into Investment Banking in the Tech Industry 16:22 Transition to Venture Capital 21:07 Dartmouth MBA 24:05 Experience at Ascent Venture Partners 28:59 Details of Innospark 30:39 Foundational Knowledge in AI and Machine Learning 32:41 Area of Focus for Investments at Innospark 37:04 Recent Investments for Innospark 43:36 The State of the Boston Startup Scene 46:51 The Anti-Portfolio - Missed Investments 49:04 Rapid Fire Questions 50:09 Personal Interests Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

Charlie and Phoenicia Rogerson (Aphrodite) discuss the latter's mythological comedy, an incredibly unique book about the Greek goddess of love which sports an ensemble cast of many narrators in an Ancient Greek theatre fashion, a variety of different modes and effective mediums of writing including interrupting footnotes, and more sexual references than Zeus himself could produce. Please note that this episode includes necessary mentions of mythological regular and sexual violence and swearing. General references: Pausanius says in his Description of Greece, chapter 19.2: "Now the shape of it is square, like that of the Her­mae, and the in­scrip­tion de­clares that the Heav­enly Aphrodite is the old­est of those called Fates." Disney's Hercules Books mentioned by name or extensively: Bram Stoker: Dracula Phoenicia Rogerson: Herc Phoenicia Rogerson: Aphrodite Suzanne Collins: The Hunger Games Release details: recorded 12th September 2025; published 22nd December 2025 Where to find Phoenicia online: Website || Instagram Where to find Charlie online: Website || Instagram || TikTok Discussions 01:41 Why Aphrodite? Changes made, and the Fates 07:01 Phoenicia's interesting writing style for her book, full of slang 09:47 Phoenicia's version of Zeus 12:25 The importance of humans in the mythology, how the gods rely on them, and how it's humanity who creates and furthers the story 16:14 Starting to discuss the different narratives and continuing on with the importance of humans to mythological stories 21:22 Phoenicia's favourite mythological character 22:37 Changing Cadmus' story to include dragons rather than serpents 23:57 The different written styles and multi-media writing Phoenicia uses, starting with the paragraph of one repeated word, and continuing on with the footnotes before talking about the way she allows reader interpretation 33:56 The chapter that is simply a list of the dead 36:34 The choice on when to change narrators 37:56 How the novel was planned 39:58 Did Phoenicia consider bringing her version of Prometheus back? 45:23 The ending, moving from Greek gods to Roman gods, in particular Aphrodite 47:03 Talking book cover knitwear 48:53 Brief notes about Phoenicia's next book

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Sons-frontman Robin Borghgraef is niet alleen grote Disney-, maar ook grote Star Wars-fan. Pélé, ja, wat doet Pélé hier eigenlijk? Voor beiden is deze Episode I bijzonder. Voor Robin was het zijn eerste Star Wars ooit, Pélé zag ‘m dan weer in openingsweek in Londen, maanden voor die bij ons uitkwam. De prequel-trilogie blinkt, als in, een overdaad aan CGI waardoor de used future vibe van de originele trilogie wat verloren ging. We hebben het ook over eigen lightsabers samenstellen, het erfgoed in Tunesië en een crush hebben op Natalie Portman (en Keira Knightley). Over de coolste villain ever, de meerprijs dankzij Liam Neeson en het vroege pensioen van de Anakin Skywalker-acteur. Hoe straf is de compositie ‘Duel of the Fates' van John Williams? Wat doen we met Jar Jar Binks? Of de overkill aan Star Wars-content? Robin getuigt ook over Disneyland als rustpunt. En Pélé over nooit in Disneyland geweest te zijn. Kortom, ex-squeeze-us! (Robin belooft trouwens ‘Duel of the Fates' te gebruiken als intro van de Sons-show in Het Depot in Leuven op 25 februari 2026. Korah Matah, Korah Rahtahmah!)

WE DID IT! It's a Podcast Assemble milestone - 200 episodes in, and what better way to celebrate than with a film that derailed an entire childhood? Tommy's been splitting time between Hell Is Us (moody, existential, and probably not finished) and Shrinking (Jason Segel unravelling in style). DL's meditating on the Jedi Code. And this week, the boys revisit the galactic fever dream that is The Phantom Menace - the film that asked, What if space wizards had senate hearings?Timecodes:Intro (00:00)What Have We Been Up To? (07:11)MAIN TOPIC: Star Wars Episode 1 (23:26)Stupid Plot Summary (24:34)Plot (25:25)Who is a Human, who's a Muppet? (29:37)When did you watch Episode 1? (31:43)So, Jar Jar Binks then? (49:29)Darth Maul: Duel of the Fates (51:47)Action (1:01:41)Tones & Themes (1:04:55)3 Best & 3 Worst (1:07:33)Critical Reception (1:10:46)Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? (1:11:22)Trivia True or False (1:13:34)Wrapping Up (1:16:49)Main Topic:Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is George Lucas at his most Lucas. It's got politics, podracing, and a child with dangerous midi-chlorian levels. It introduces us to Darth Maul (the best character with the least screen time), the somehow-royal Queen Amidala, and everyone's "favourite" Gungan, Jar Jar Binks. Tommy's still hates Liam Neeson. DL's trying to see the good in it (mostly John Williams). There's lore, there's lightsabers, and there's SENATE HEARINGSIs The Phantom Menace an ambitious, misunderstood space opera—or just a two-hour galactic trade dispute with cool sound design? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email****************************And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#ThePhantomMenace #StarWars #ObiWan #JarJarBinks #DarthMaul #PrequelTrilogy #DarthVader#podcast #moviereview #movietok

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"Some of the best decisions I've made in my life have been rooted in faith where I couldn't give a guarantee but I had faith and some of the worst decisions I've made in my life were rooted in fear.” Governor Wes Moore In this inspiring and wide-ranging conversation, Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins The Pivot Podcast to discuss leadership, purpose, and the personal journey that shaped his historic path to the governor's office. Moore opens up to Ryan, Channing and Fred about his upbringing, his time in the military, and the pivotal moments that pushed him toward public service. He reflects on the challenges of leading a state during times of rapid change, the responsibilities of being Maryland's first Black governor, and his commitment to expanding opportunity for all communities. Going in-depth, Moore shares the story behind writing his best-selling novel shaped how he views the world, based on the experience of 2 men with the same name who lived two different fates: one ended up doing life in prison while the other was a road scholar who became Governor. A journey rooted in faith not fear, Moore shares the key choices he made over his lifetime to give him the courage and strength to emphasize service over self. Throughout the episode, Moore's trademark energy and clarity shine as he talks about balancing ambition with humility, the importance of mentorship, and what it means to create lasting impact. He shares his inspiring love story with wife Dawn, raising a family in the public eye while emphasizing the values that built their marriage, the support they've given each other through demanding careers, and the joy and purpose he finds in being a husband and father. And of course we talk football! From Maryland sports to the Baltimore Ravens to the AFC North to the true spirit and rivalry of the Army Navy game. Whether you're interested in politics, personal growth, or stories of resilience, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at one of the country's most dynamic political leaders. Pivot Family, tap in, like, hit subscribe and comment, we love hearing from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WCW: The land of treacherous dark matches, viagra and Yetis that aren't actually yetis. Simon Miller presents 10 Worst Possible Fates To Suffer In WCW...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Thanksgiving feast of football takes this week as Caleb and Derek break down a wild slate of headlines—including Chip Kelly getting the Vegas boot, the Giants sending another coach packing, and Oklahoma State rolling the dice on Eric Morris.Then it's time to build the Thanksgiving NFL Plates: Caleb and Derek each draft their Turkey, sides, and desserts from around the league, with some teams getting seated at the kids' table whether they like it or not.The Eliminations roll on as more teams get carved up, Playoff Tickets get stamped, and the Stockwatch delivers spicy buys and ruthless sells (sorry, Bears fans). The Game of the Week—Bills at Steelers—comes with X-factors that could swing the whole AFC picture, and the Brodie Bets return with another round of Meacham Magic, Vitamin B12, SECond Nature, Baker's Delights, Bo-liever Picks, and all the chaos the handshake standings can handle.Stuff your plate. Settle in. Week 12 is served.Theme music by The Riley Brothers Band. Find them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/therileybrothersband/the-float⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In the years since it launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has subjected thousands of Ukrainian civilians to tortuous treatment in prison camps across the occupied territories. In this season premiere of the U.S. Helsinki Commission's podcast "The Transatlantic" Russian human rights activist Evgenia Chirikova discusses her experience searching for answers about what happens to those Ukrainians trapped in this system of terror and outlines the type of accountability she believes is necessary to bring the perpetrators of this abuse to justice. Watch Evgenia's two-part documentary investigation here: Prisoners. Part 1: Fates (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHldWCVigHM) Prisoners. Part 2: The System of Terror (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K9Vy2AWGAg&t=2166s) Evgeniya Chirikova is a Russian environmental activist who rose to prominence leading a movement opposing the building of a motorway through Khimki forest near Moscow. She also played a prominent role in the 2011–2012 Russian protests following disputed parliamentary elections in Russia. She is currently based in Estonia. Evgeniya is the co-founder of the organization Support Net, which supports civil activism in Russia, helps Russian activists who face repression, and supports Ukrainian war refugees. Since 2024, she has investigated Russia's systems of terror in the occupied territory of Ukraine and cases of Ukrainian civilian prisoners. On July 1, 2025, she premiered her film, "System of Terror" in the European Parliament. For her active support of Ukraine in resisting the Russian occupation, she has faced five criminal cases in Russia on charges of "terrorism," has been arrested in absentia in Russia twice, was included on Russia's list of "terrorists and extremists," and was recognized by the Russian Federation as a "foreign agent." She has also served as a project coordinator, investigator, and journalist at the Open Estonia Foundation, and written articles for the Washington Post, La Tribune, de Volkskrant, the Atlantic Council, Postimees, and Activatica. Among other awards, she is a recipient of the James Lawson Award, Goldman Environmental Prize, and the Woman of Courage Award, presented to her by then-Vice President Joe Biden. She is a graduate of the Russian Academy of Economy and State Service and Moscow State Aeronautical University. This podcast is hosted by Bakhti Nishanov and produced by Alanna Novetsky, in conjunction with the Senate Recording Studio.

Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for November and December! Plus, they interview the filmmaker behind the new documentary The Librarians, Kim A. Snyder. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsors -IngramSparkwww.ingramspark.com/learnmoreGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinThe Librarians Books Mentioned - Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. SchwabSomebody is Walking on Your Grave by Mariana Enriquez, translated by Megan McDowellNovemberBitter Honey by Lolá Ákínmádé ÅkerströmLiterary fiction, mother-daughter relationship, Swedish pop star whose mother is trying to protect her from the pastCursed Daughters by Oyinkan BraithwaiteLiterary fiction, family curse, a woman whose family believes she is another family member reincarnatedLucky Seed by Justinian HuangLiterary fiction, matriarch of a wealthy family is pushing her gay nephew to produce an heir for the familyNext Time Will Be Our Turn by Jesse Q. SutantoLiterary fiction, woman learning the truth of her glamorous grandmother's star crossed queer love storyThat's Not How It Happened by Craig ThomasLiterary fiction, family whose lives get adapted into a movie and chaos ensues, creator of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHERThe White Hot by Quiara Alegría HudesLiterary fiction, bad-mom trope, generational trauma, Siddhartha reimaginingQueen Esther by John IrvingReturn to the world of The Cider House Rules The Amberglow Candy Store by Hiyoko Kurisu, translated by Matt TreyvaudMagical realism, a fox spirit who sells magic healing treats to humansDeeper than the Ocean by Mirta OjitoLiterary fiction, multigenerational, immigration, family tiesThe Eleventh Hour by Salman RushdieShort stories, magical realismPalaver by Bryan WashingtonLiterary fiction, family, healingThe Pelican Child by Joy WilliamsShort stories, the struggle of livingDays at the Torunka Cafe by Satoshi Yagisawa, translated by Eric OzawaLiterary fiction, set in Tokyo, three people find literal and emotional nourishmentThe Botanist's Assistant by Peggy TownsendMystery, cozy, research assistant to a botanist must solve a murderThe Mysterious Death of Junetta PlumHistorical mystery, Jazz Age Harlem, woman and her orphaned charge must solve a murderThe Perfect Hosts by Heather GudenkaufThriller, someone dies at a “pistols and pearls” gender reveal party, secretsBest Offer Wins by Marisa KashinoThriller, satire, competitive real estate market, woman who has lost out on 11 houses will do anything to get her dream homeWith Friends Like These by Alissa LeeThriller, group of college friends who have been playing a killing game known as The Circus for 20 yearsThe Burning Library by Gilly MacmillanThriller, dark academia, Scotland, rivalling secret orders of women battling to find a medieval manuscript, murderTurns of Fate by Anne BishopFantasy, contemporary, paranormal detective, start of seriesThe Nameless Land by Kate ElliotFantasy, epic, sequel to The Witch RoadsThe Merge by Grace WalkerSci fi, dystopian, a world where the separate consciousnesses of two people can be put in one bodyBrigands and Breadknives by Travis BaldreeThird book of Legends and LattesI, Media by Ayana GrayHistorical fiction, retelling, Greek mythology, villain origin storyAphrodite by Phoenicia RogersonHistorical fiction, retelling, Greek mythologyBeasts of the Sea by Iida Turpeinen, translated by David HackstonHistorical fiction, Finland, triple timeline, 1700s naturalist, 1850s Alaskan governor finds mysterious skeleton, 1950s museum curatorLast Call at the Savoy by Brisa CarletonHistorical fiction, historian investigating story of first female celebrity bartenderThe Mad Wife by Meagan ChurchHistorical fiction, 1950s housewife, motherhood, identityThe Place Where They Buried Your Heart by Christina HenryHorror, child disappearance, scary house, woman returning home to confront childhood mysteryThe Villa, Once Beloved by Victor ManiboHorror, gothic, Philippines, diaspora, intergenerational trauma, demonsSecond Chance Romance by Olivia DadeContemporary romance, small town, plus size heroine, second chance, grumpy/grumpyBlackthorn by J.T. GeissingerDark romance, gothic, paranormal, forbidden, grumpy/grumpy, enemies to lover, dark magic, touch her and dieThe Marriage Narrative by Claire KannContemporary romance, reality TV, marriage of convenienceSon of the Morning by Akwaeke EmeziRomantasy, spicy, set in the Black South, queer, magicEmber Eternal by Chlore NeillRomantasy, thief with secret magic, court intrigue/imperial politicsViolet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore by Emily KremphotlzRomantasy, plant witch and grumpy alchemist must save their small town from a magical plagueThe Bookshop Below by Georgia SummersRomantasy, disgraced bookseller restores a magical bookshop and enters dark underworld of dark ink magic and shady collectorsBook of Lives by Margaret AtwoodMemoirCher: The Memoir, Part TwoThe First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation by Jim ClyburnMemoirQueen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore by Ashley D. FarmerBiography of woman who helped found modern Black nationalism and who led the fight for reparationsWe Did OK, Kid by Anthony HopkinsMemoirStar of the Show: My Life on Stage by Dolly PartonMemoirBread of Angels by Patti SmithMemoir100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist's Guide to a Happy Life by Dick Van DykeAutobiographyBlack-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore by Char AdamsHistory, the role of Black-owned bookstores in Black political movements throughout U.S. historyThirst Trap by Gráinne O'HareLiterary fiction, queer, friendship, moving from late 20s to early 30sWhere There's Room for Us by Hayley KiyokoQueer YA romance in reimagined queernorm Victorian EnglandThe Dramatic Life of Jonah Penrose by Robyn GreenQueer romance, Red White and Royal Blue but in the London theater sceneAs Many Souls as Stars by Natasha SiegelQueer romantasy, sapphic, witch and demon caught in game across multiple lifetimesPetty Lies by Sulmi Bak, translated by Sarah LyoHorror, epistolary, four characters locked in a cycle of vengeanceDecemberThe Snake-Eater by T KingfisherFantasy, contemporary, horror, woman leaves the city to live in her late aunt's house, an ancient god comes to collect on aunt's unfulfilled promiseThe Birdwater by Jacquelyn MitchardLiterary fiction, journalist investigates a former classmate who is accused of murderThe Time Hop Coffee Shop by Phaedra PatrickMagical realism, magical coffee which grants you a wish, protagonist wishes to revisit her past so she can change the presentHouse of Day, House of Night by Olga Tokarczuk, translated by Antonia Lloyd-JonesReprint of early novel - series of interconnected short storiesThe Jaguar's Roar by Micheliny Verunschk, translated by Juliana BarbassaHistorical fiction, parallel timelines - one is an Indigenous girl in the 1800s who is kidnapped, and another that is a modern woman's search for herTailored Realities by Brandon SandersonFantasy, short storiesDawn of the Firebird by Sarah Mughal RanaFantasy, woman must secretly join enemy's magical school after her clan is killed, djinn, vengeanceWe Will Rise Again edited by Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, and Malka OlderSpec fic, short stories, essays, protest, resistance, hope, interviewsThe Mating Game by Lana FergusonParanormal romance, wolf shifter, Christmas, contemporaryTender Cruelty by Katee RobertDark romance, Hera/Zeus, Greek retelling, spicyThe Dark is Descending by Chloe C. PeñarandaThird in romantasy trilogyThe Sea Captain's Wife: A True Story of Mutiny, Love, and Adventure at the Bottom of the World by Tilar J. MazzeoHistory, Gold Rush–era, maritime adventure, Mary Ann Patten - first woman captain of a merchant shipGalapagos by Fátima Vélez, translated by Hannah KaudersWeird fiction, queer, group of artists who are dying of AIDS embark on a surreal final voyage through the Galapagos IslandsSong of Ancient Lovers by Laura Restrepo, translated by Caro de RobertisFantasy, retelling, mythical love story, Queen of Sheba and King SolomonCape Fever by Nadia DavidsHorror, gothic, psychological, historical, 1920s, maid finds herself entangled with the spirits of a decaying manor, secretsAn Anthology of Rural Stories by Writers of Color edited by Deesha PhilyawShort storiesWinter Stories by Ingvild RishøiShort storiesSecrets of the First School by TL HuchuFinal Edinburgh Nights bookBetter in Black: Ten Stories of Shadowhunter Romance by Cassandra ClareShort storiesThe Happiness Collector by Crystal KingSpec fic, a historian's dream job in Italy takes a dark turn when she discovers her employers aren't humanThe Last Vampire by Romina GarberYA dark fantasy, boarding school, Pride and Prejudice meets CraveThe Library of Fates by Margot HarrisonRomantasy, two former classmates race to find a rare book that can foretell your future if you confess a secret from your pastA Grim Reaper's Guide to Cheating Death by Maxie DaraCozy fantasy mystery, when a killer targets her brother, a grim reaper risks everything to save himRomantasy Cocktails by Jassy DavisCookingA Steep and Savage Path by JJA HarwoodRomantasy, vampires, dark romance, enemies to lovers, journey to the underworldWe Who Will Die by Stacia StarkRomantasy, Ancient Rome, Rome-antasy, vampires, slow burn, magic creatures, godsAn Arcane Inheritance by Kamilah ColeFantasy, dark academia, magic university, secret societyMurder in Manhattan by Julie MulhernMystery, historical, female reporter solving crimes in the glamorous world of the rich and famous in 1920s ManhattanHer Time Traveling Duke by Bryn DonovanRomantasy, time travel, grumpy-sunshine, love spells brings a Regency duke to modern timesSeeing Other People by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-BrokaParanormal romance, two people literally haunted by their exesEveryone in the Group Chat Dies by L.M. ChiltonMystery, funny, 90s serial killer, TikTok true crime investigatorTwin Tides by Hien NguyenYA horror, long-lost twin sisters unravel the mystery behind their mother's disappearance

Lauren Groff reads her story “Mother of Men” from the November 10, 2025, issue of the magazine. Groff's work of fiction include the novels “Fates and Furies” and “Matrix,” both of which were finalists for the National Book Award, and “The Vaster Wilds,” which was published in 2023. A new story collection, “Brawler,” will come out in February of 2026. In 2024, she opened the bookstore The Lynx in Gainesville, Florida.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this week's episode, using the Wheel of Fates, we take random IP from Disney, Universal, Star Wars, Marvel, and Harry Potter, to build Halloween Horror Nights houses and scare zones. So come join Lindsey, Jake, and Mark as we get in the Halloween spirit!And if you like what you hear, and want more, make sure to check us out at patreon.com/wtmhpodcastSupport the show

Send us a textThe finale of our Wicked Fates story, the coven faces their final challenges and answers their last questions. Will the coven meet their wicked fates? Or will they triumph and leave behind a legacy? Eve played by Anna of Misty Mountain LegendsSelene played by Steph of Equinox DiceMysty played by Saff of Safficient and Castle Han MediaIf you'd like to check out Wickedness, you can find a PDF version here. Use code MISTY25 for a discount!Check out Weird Works Tarot decks and use code MISTY to get $5 any $40 purchase!Intro music by Angel Salazar on ArtlistLogo by Anna Solomon of Equinox DiceSupport the show

This week we welcome bestselling authors Saara El-Arifi and Callie Hart to the podcast, who go head to head in a war of the words.We chat fantasy, romantasy, maps, sexy fairies - and also learn a new word 'Chussy' (don't google it!)Callie and Saara also give us some brilliant book recommendations and some top writing tips! (oh, and di we mention the interpretive dance?)THE BOOK OFF'Gideon The Ninth' by Tamsyn MuirVS'I Medusa' by Ayana GrayAnd here's a little more on our guests latest books:'Cursebound' by Saara El-ArifiYeeran and Lettle are no longer prisoners to the fae court, but now they're bound by the shackles of their hearts …Yeeran was born for war but is unprepared for love. She has left her new lover, the Queen of the fae, to return to her homeland, only to find that her former lover now threatens war against the fae. Left behind, her sister Lettle is determined to break the curse that binds the fae to their realm.When a stranger appears in the city, Lettle is convinced he's the key. But the Fates that once spoke to her have fallen silent.Can Lettle and Yeeran discover the secret behind the curse – and unite these two worlds before they destroy each other?'Brimstone' by Callie Hart Saeris Fane doesn't want power. The very last thing she needs is her name whispered on an entire court's lips, but now that she's been crowned queen of the Blood C ourt, she's discovering that a queen's life is not her own. A heavy weight rests upon her shoulders.Her ward - and her brother - need her back in her homeland . . . but the changes that have strengthened Saeris have also made her weak. Born under blazing suns, Saeris will surely die if she makes her way home through the Quicksilver. Which means that, once again, she must send someone else in her stead . . .Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate has defeated armies and survived all manner of horrors, but traveling back to Zilvaren with C arrion Swift might just be the death of him. The male just will not shut up. Hidden dangers await them down the narrow alleyways of the Silver C ity. Unfolding secrets pose impossible threats. Fisher must wrangle the smuggler and accomplish his goals quickly if he wants to see his mate again.A darkness falls across Yvelia. The realm and their friends are in danger. Together, Saeris and Fisher will pass through fire and brimstone to save them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Chakras & Cusswords, we step into the cosmic web connecting two men whose deaths shook America in radically different ways: George Floyd in 2020 and Charlie Kirk in 2025. Through astrology, history, and public reaction, we explore how their birth charts echo one another and how their passing ignited movements, controversies, and conversations about justice, power, and freedom.What does it mean when both lives—and deaths—carry striking astrological signatures under Mercury-ruled seasons, with neck symbolism at the forefront? How do planets like Mars and the Moon whisper about conflict, collective grief, and transformation? And most importantly, what can we learn about America itself through their stories?Join me as we navigate the overlay of their cosmic blueprints, blending astrology with social reflection, to uncover the deeper spiritual narrative hidden beneath headlines.

EPISODE 601 - Cal Logan - ShadowBane - One womb, one soul, two fates. One will rise. One will fallA full-time personal trainer and competitive powerlifter, Cal started writing seriously in 2017, drawing inspiration from history, his time spent practicing mixed martial arts, and of course, books. Cal lives in Chicago with his wife, Taylor, and his dachshund, Rizzo.At the end of the day, I'll be happy if ShadowBane earns me some loyal fans. As a debut author, I can't ask for more than that. In a way, ShadowBane is a promise to readers—here's what you can expect from my books, and if you like what you see, stick around. I'm just getting started, and there'll be plenty more to come.Book: ShadowBaneDescriptionOne womb, one soul, two fates. One will rise. One will fall. Shura and Jin are the last of a divine bloodline, operating at the bloodiest fringes of society where they wield might and magic against the demons they are sworn to destroy. For Shura, it's the only way to restore honor to her lineage and claim her rightful place in the world. For Jin, it's a matter of begrudging duty-and escaping the influence of the three kings vying for control of the continent.In their pursuit of the sadistic cult behind the demons' resurgence, the twins find themselves hunted by an ancient demon harboring a blood vendetta, and are forced to set aside past grudges and seek the kings' alliance. When Shura discovers a chilling prophecy, she fears that even her newfound allies may not be enough to stem the rising tide of shadow. Even the palest chance of victory will come at a brutal price. But the prophecy never foretold whose fate would settle the debt: Shura's or her brother's.https://callogan.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes center stage this week as Asia and Africa enter their final rounds of qualifying. In Asia, powerhouse hosts Qatar and Saudi Arabia look to fend off surprise challengers Oman, Iraq, and Indonesia — with only two automatic tickets up for grabs. Across Africa, the drama is just as intense as Cape Verde, Egypt, Algeria, and Nigeria battle for a place on the world's biggest stage.Plus: Fabio Cannavaro takes charge of Uzbekistan ahead of their first World Cup appearance, Barcelona and Spain clash again over Lamine Yamal's fitness, Arsenal's injury woes grow, and UEFA makes a controversial leap — approving league matches in the U.S. and Australia.Your global soccer wake-up call is here — from qualifiers to controversies, from Doha to Dakar. ☕⚽

Send us a textSelene sneaks around and Eve and Mysty must figure out where she's going. The coven gives some gifts and appreciates the small moments. A rest before the end.Eve played by Anna of Misty Mountain LegendsSelene played by Steph of Equinox DiceMysty played by Saff of Safficient and Castle Han MediaIf you'd like to check out Wickedness, you can find a PDF version here. Use code MISTY25 for a discount!Check out Weird Works Tarot decks and use code MISTY to get $5 any $40 purchase!Intro music by Angel Salazar on ArtlistLogo by Anna Solomon of Equinox DiceSupport the show

It's world menopause day later this month, and throughout October we'll be sharing on social media about how we can rewrite the cultural narrative of menopause. On October 21st - 23rd, Alexandra and Sjanie would like to invite you to join them for their free three-day online menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power. And their online course, menopause the Great Awakener starts on October 31st - you can register for the free event and find out more about the course at redschoolmenopause.comToday's bonus episode is a replay of my conversation with the brilliant writer, psychologist and mythologist, Dr Sharon Blackie called The Myth, Magic and Metamorphosis of Menopause.When you explore old European myths, it's the elder women and grandmothers who run the world. In Greek mythology, there are the Fates - three elder women who make the world go round. In Easterm European mythology, the crone Baba Yaga initiates young people and facilitates transformation. In ancient Gallic mythology it is the Cailleach who created and shaped the land, from the beginning of time. In today's episode Sharon explores the gold that these myths and archetypes hold for us as we navigate the shape-shifting crucible of menopause and enter the second half of our lives as elders.We explore:The Greek myth of the ‘Furies', the sacred role of their rage, and the necessity of the comparable anger many of us feel in menopause.Why our world doesn't allow us the time to ‘do menopause properly' and the impact this has for us on a soul level. The Jungian archetype of the ‘Medial Woman' who doesn't define herself according to anyone else, is whole unto herself, and chooses to dive deeply into the mystery of the world.---Register for our free three-day menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power on October 21st-23rd---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyDr Sharon Blackie: @sharonblackiemythmakings - https://www.instagram.com/sharonblackiemythmakings

Role Play Chat is BACK and I'm joined by friend of the pod Bodhi, oen of the creative minds behind Homie and the Dude, TTRPG publishing. If you'd like to learn more about Homie and the Dude you can check their website out here: ⁠https://www.homieandthedude.com/and if you'd like to back their amazing kickstarter, you can do so here: ⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/scorched-basin?ref=d8a2mk-Mat~ Affiliate Links & Support ~early episodes and other perks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Terrain Etsy Shop:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DriveThruRPG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hero Forge:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletop Giant: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠————— Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players.————— Where to find me, Mat, on socials?Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/role_play_chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky: @role_play_chatInstagram & Threads: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.campEmail:  contactroleplaychat@gmail.comPodcast:  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat)Youtube:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -————— Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard.

Send us a textThe Coven must deal with Anakin Skywalkers greatest fear... Sand. And a brand new witch hunter makes their debut in the court! Lots of big news for these witches!Eve played by Anna of Misty Mountain LegendsSelene played by Steph of Equinox DiceMysty played by Saff of Safficient and Castle Han MediaIf you'd like to check out Wickedness, you can find a PDF version here. Use code MISTY25 for a discount!Check out Weird Works Tarot decks and use code MISTY to get $5 any $40 purchase!Intro music by Angel Salazar on ArtlistLogo by Anna Solomon of Equinox DiceSupport the show

Send us a textIt's officially time to celebrate the release of the insanely entertaining contemporary treasure hunter romance that took Ashley and Liz by storm! Among the Cursed Gods by T.J. Lundin is out now and available to order on paperback and Kindle. Today we're following up on our author interview with T.J. with a deep dive into the plot, tropes, characters, and as usual, our spoiler free star and spice ratings! T.J. is a friend of the podcast and the self published author of The paranormal romantasy series The Fates of Eporanios, and now, Among the Cursed Gods, a very steamy, tension filled race between rivals to find an ancient Peruvian artifact that can bring people back from the dead. Guys, we are screaming at you to read this book. It's just so darn good. It's everything we knew that we loved when watching movies like The Mummy, Tomb Raider and National Treasure but with (much more) spice, quippy banter, and a twist on an enemies to lovers story that we just ate right up. Go check out our author interview with T.J. to get some behind the scenes insight into her inspiration, her liberation and transformative experience writing spice, and potentially some teasers for future books. We hope that you enjoy this unique story as much as we did. And make sure to catch our faves and fails about our most recent audiobook experiences and a smash or pass that truly fits the treasure hunter theme! Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Check out these author interviews? ⬇️Indie Author Interview with T J Lundin | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWtTZso3tW0&t=11sWe interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKM____Bookish apparel worn in this episode!SHOP OUR NEW BESTIES and the BOOKS X CROW Merch! | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comAshley is Wearing: Cresent City “Through Love All is Possible” Necklace from Etsy | https://go.magik.ly/ml/34jkx/ Stacked with a chunky paperclip necklace from Pavoi | * https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTHWe2xAvSA1D-Gd280/Liz is Wearing: Good Girls Read Smut tee from a closed bookish shop. Any link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

After an overall improved performance at Buffalo, the Dolphins still find themselves in a deep hole at 0-3. Tua Tagovailoa appears to be both physically diminished and regressing as a player. Mike McDaniel seems to be walking on thin ice. The situation is grim. With that as the background, Aaron and Josh are opening up the mailbag for today's episode of THE SAME OLD DOLPHINS SHOW at DolphinsTalk.com!

Send us a textIt's that time again! Hannah and Laura are choosing the next book that they will be covering during Indie Intermission! Be sure to check out all of the books mentioned in today's episode and show these independently published works some love!You can find all of the books mentioned in today's episode on our blog:IndieMission No. 8 – On Wednesdays We Read PodcastMedia Mentions:Kill Three Birds by Nicole Givens KurtzBloodlines by Peter HartogThe Exile of Zanzibar by Daniel MaidmanA Thousand Li: The First Step by Tao WongA Paradox of Fates by Rebecca HefnerPartial Function by JCM BerneThe New Frontier by Wayne L WilsonRevenge Arc by Cat VoleurOdd Blood by Azalea CrowleyPhased by Victoria TeckenThe Drift by Casie AufenthieKingdom of Forgotten Curses by A.R. KauferSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textMysty comes home to take care of business! Eve handles some disgruntled townsfolk. Then Selene and Eve deal with troublesome counselors! All in a days work for this coven.Eve played by Anna of Misty Mountain LegendsSelene played by Steph of Equinox DiceMysty played by Saff of Safficient and Castle Han MediaIf you'd like to check out Wickedness, you can find a PDF version here. Use code MISTY25 for a discount!Check out Weird Works Tarot decks and use code MISTY to get $5 any $40 purchase!Intro music by Angel Salazar on ArtlistLogo by Anna Solomon of Equinox DiceSupport the show

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on aging in Africa

The sweltering, heady Dog Days of summer are over and the rain comes down for days.With new scars and his eyes open to a world of magic, Kit is safe and well.Until Tom Watson asks him for just the tiniest favour...Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastThree Ravens is a myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux.In each Monday episode we explore a historic county, digging into heritage, folklore and traditions, then we tell a new version of a legend from that county. Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays and Saturdays.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geoff Shreeves joins Nigel Reo-Coker and Nigel Coker to break down the Europa League draw from the perspective of Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa. With the Tricky Trees facing turbulence, could Europe be an unwelcome distraction? And how will the Villains cope with be labeled among the favorites to win the competition? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/sportsbooks/ And sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/promos/ For betting on soccer: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/soccer/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we rock out with Failed Fates a kickass band blending hardcore punk and doom metal. Madi plays rhythm guitar, Tom with guitar and screams, Eric on drums and newest member Michael on bass. Reporting on the mucky muck of life. Reflections of a dark twisted society. Both punk and metal but not necessarily […]

Mick Ryan is a retired major general in the Australian army and author of three books — War Transformed: The Future of Twenty-First-Century Great Power Competition and Conflict, White Sun War, which is a piece of fiction about a near-future Taiwan war, and The War for Ukraine: Strategy and Adaptation Under Fire. He also writes the excellent Futura Doctrina Substack, which has taught me a tremendous amount over the past few years. The way Mick synthesizes history and contemporary conflict makes it one of my few true must-read Substacks. In today's conversation, we discuss… Lessons from the history of warfare, and how to apply them to modern conflict, Why superweapons don't win wars, and how the human dimension of war will shape military applications of AI, Why economic integration alone cannot prevent a US-China war, The role of deception and the limits of battlefield surveillance, with case studies in Ukraine and Afghanistan, Mick's four filters for applying lessons from Ukraine to a Taiwan contingency, and the underappreciated role of Taiwanese public opinion in shaping CCP goals. Thanks to the Hudson Institute's Center for Defense Concepts and Technology for sponsoring this podcast. Outro music: Elvis Presley — Down by the Riverside (YouTube Link) Reading recommendations: Paul Kennedy — The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers and Engineers of Victory: The Problem Solvers Who Turned the Tide in the Second World War Norman F. Dixon — On the Psychology of Military Incompetence  Aimée Fox — Learning to Fight: Military Innovation and Change in the British Army, 1914–1918  Williamson Murray & Allan R. Millett — Military Innovation in the Interwar Period and Military Effectiveness trilogy  Trent Hone — Learning War: The Evolution of Fighting Doctrine in the U.S. Navy, 1898–1945  Brent L. Sterling — Other People's Wars: The U.S. Military and the Challenge of Learning from Foreign Conflicts (2021) Dima Adamsky — The Culture of Military Innovation: The Impact of Cultural Factors on the Revolution in Military Affairs in Russia, the US, and Israel (2010) Meir Finkel — On Flexibility: Recovery from Technological and Doctrinal Surprise on the Battlefield and Military Agility: Ensuring Rapid and Effective Transition from Peace to War Andrew Krepinevich —  The Origins of Victory: How Disruptive Military Innovation Determines the Fates of Great Powers R.V. Jones —  The Wizard War: British Scientific Intelligence 1939-1945 Francis Hoffman — Mars Adapting: Military Change During War You can find more syllabi on Mick Ryan's Substack (here and here) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mick Ryan is a retired major general in the Australian army and author of three books — War Transformed: The Future of Twenty-First-Century Great Power Competition and Conflict, White Sun War, which is a piece of fiction about a near-future Taiwan war, and The War for Ukraine: Strategy and Adaptation Under Fire. He also writes the excellent Futura Doctrina Substack, which has taught me a tremendous amount over the past few years. The way Mick synthesizes history and contemporary conflict makes it one of my few true must-read Substacks. In today's conversation, we discuss… Lessons from the history of warfare, and how to apply them to modern conflict, Why superweapons don't win wars, and how the human dimension of war will shape military applications of AI, Why economic integration alone cannot prevent a US-China war, The role of deception and the limits of battlefield surveillance, with case studies in Ukraine and Afghanistan, Mick's four filters for applying lessons from Ukraine to a Taiwan contingency, and the underappreciated role of Taiwanese public opinion in shaping CCP goals. Thanks to the Hudson Institute's Center for Defense Concepts and Technology for sponsoring this podcast. Outro music: Elvis Presley — Down by the Riverside (YouTube Link) Reading recommendations: Paul Kennedy — The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers and Engineers of Victory: The Problem Solvers Who Turned the Tide in the Second World War Norman F. Dixon — On the Psychology of Military Incompetence  Aimée Fox — Learning to Fight: Military Innovation and Change in the British Army, 1914–1918  Williamson Murray & Allan R. Millett — Military Innovation in the Interwar Period and Military Effectiveness trilogy  Trent Hone — Learning War: The Evolution of Fighting Doctrine in the U.S. Navy, 1898–1945  Brent L. Sterling — Other People's Wars: The U.S. Military and the Challenge of Learning from Foreign Conflicts (2021) Dima Adamsky — The Culture of Military Innovation: The Impact of Cultural Factors on the Revolution in Military Affairs in Russia, the US, and Israel (2010) Meir Finkel — On Flexibility: Recovery from Technological and Doctrinal Surprise on the Battlefield and Military Agility: Ensuring Rapid and Effective Transition from Peace to War Andrew Krepinevich —  The Origins of Victory: How Disruptive Military Innovation Determines the Fates of Great Powers R.V. Jones —  The Wizard War: British Scientific Intelligence 1939-1945 Francis Hoffman — Mars Adapting: Military Change During War You can find more syllabi on Mick Ryan's Substack (here and here) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textThe Coven must deal with their inevitable fates, the future they must accept and receive greater power from their sacrifice, or refuse and lose the magic they would have gained. Eve played by Anna of Misty Mountain LegendsSelene played by Steph of Equinox DiceMysty played by Saff of Safficient and Castle Han MediaIf you'd like to check out Wickedness, you can find a PDF version here. Use code MISTY25 for a discount!Check out Weird Works Tarot decks and use code MISTY to get $5 any $40 purchase!Intro music by Angel Salazar on ArtlistLogo by Anna Solomon of Equinox DiceSupport the show

Why did the great powers of Asia stagnate whilst Europe was rising? This question—often called the Great Divergence—is one of the most defining questions of modern history.Few case studies illuminate this question as well as the contrast between Britain and India. Did colonialism make Britain rich and India poor? Or was Britain's rise already underway before conquest? And what does all this tell us about the everyday experiences of the people of on two sides of the divide?This episode is a live recording from the British Academy, where I was invited to speak at the launch of Bishnupriya Gupta's An Economic History of India. I was honoured to give this talk on this exceptionally rich topic, speaking after some of the leading experts of India's history. How did I do? Share your thoughts in the comments at OnHumans.Substack.com.Enjoy!DIG DEEPERRead: See my article on the ⁠"Origins of Modern India⁠⁠". Complement with "Origins of Modern China" from last fall.Listen: Check out the two-part "⁠What About India?⁠" series from this February. Complement with the episode with Professor Tirthankar Roy this July.SUPPORT THE SHOWYou can pledge your support at ⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/OnHumans⁠⁠⁠⁠KEYWORDS Big history | Economic History | Why the West | Gunpowder empires | Mughals | Colonialism | Imperialism | British East India Company | European colonialism | History of Colonialism | Geographical Determinism | Environmental Determinism | Political History | Fiscal History | Great Divergence | Western Dominance | Early Modern History | Kenneth Pomerantz | Steven Broadberry

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Send us a textThe coven gets a new delivery person! A rather hunky, charming, strong... attractive... hunky... wait I said that already. Either way they are hot.Eve played by Anna of Misty Mountain LegendsSelene played by Steph of Equinox DiceMysty played by Saff of Safficient and Castle Han MediaIf you'd like to check out Wickedness, you can find a PDF version here. Use code MISTY25 for a discount!Check out Weird Works Tarot decks and use code MISTY to get $5 any $40 purchase!Intro music by Angel Salazar on ArtlistLogo by Anna Solomon of Equinox DiceSupport the show

Lauren Groff joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Faithful,” by Elizabeth Hardwick, which was published in The New Yorker in 1979. Groff's works of fiction include the novels “Fates and Furies” and “Matrix,” both of which were finalists for the National Book Award, and “The Vaster Wilds,” which was published in 2023. A new story collection, “Brawler,” will come out in February of 2026. In 2024, she opened the bookstore The Lynx, in Gainesville, Florida. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Liam, Sydnie, and Devin follow up last week's episode with a conversation about fates on the other end of the spectrum, the bad ones. The ones you see on your opponents' Archon card and let out a sigh of relief. Which ones do they heartily disagree on and how do they make the most of them when they have to?If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed  this episode, leave a review on Apple with your thoughts, and share it on your social channels. We appreciate any and all support. // If you wish to connect with, join our Discord, link below, or email us: hffspodcast@gmail.com. Connect with Sydnie on Discord:  SCSteele // Blake on Discord: blvdblake // Devin on Discord: DevDevJoin our Discord to talk about episodes and help shape future ones! https://discord.gg/w6vbkWF6Xh

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The first ever ICF meetup is happening next month! To learn more about how you can join us on August 9th in Lehi, UT, visit this link: https://tabletop.events/conventions/i-cast-fireball-2025 The Port of Ollo takes the Captain's Council in all different directions, and while on their own, discoveries and choices are made that could alter the course of one's entire life. Ignis window shops for leads. Buster sits outside and waits. Ataraxia learns of a new portal. Max tempts fate. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you're looking for customizable background sound while you're creating, or studying, or playing your own dnd campaign check out this site and consider donating because it's a great site.   Many sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com and https://pixabay.com/   Public domain sound effects used throughout “Medieval Harbor” by Michael Ghelfi Studios on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0AmfPQMs4k GO CHECK THEM OUT!! Incredible TTRPG Ambiences and music! Their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MichaelGhelfi Conditions of use:https://michaelghelfi.com/conditions-of-use/ Michaelghelfistudios.com dscryb.com/MichaelGhelfi @MichaelGhelfiStudios   “Sailing Ship” by Michael Ghelfi Studios on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beOw8MEojQ4 GO CHECK THEM OUT!! Incredible TTRPG Ambiences and music! Their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MichaelGhelfi Conditions of use:https://michaelghelfi.com/conditions-of-use/ Michaelghelfistudios.com dscryb.com/MichaelGhelfi @MichaelGhelfiStudios   “Pirate Captain's Quarters ASMR” by The Den https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n4W7pXFVZA   “I'm coming back” By Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhqdQZGJJXU&list=PLMFmJLFhkDPG2tHFRin_Ecoqbg7kDxYr_&index=2 Please Consider Subscribing    “Apocalypse” By Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v29KVjUXiS8&list=PLMFmJLFhkDPG2tHFRin_Ecoqbg7kDxYr_&index=3 Please Consider Subscribing    “Medieval City” by Michael Ghelfi Studios on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_52K0E_gNY0&t=2780s GO CHECK THEM OUT!! Incredible TTRPG Ambiences and music! Their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MichaelGhelfi Conditions of use:https://michaelghelfi.com/conditions-of-use/ Michaelghelfistudios.com dscryb.com/MichaelGhelfi @MichaelGhelfiStudios And as always a HUGE thank you to Hayden Allred for our amazing theme music!

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With family ties becoming even more strained, Dream and Delirium take their leave of each other and Dream is left to deal with the potential consequences of his actions in this episode. The Fates have their eyes on you, Morpheus.Follow all of the Stranded Panda network shows at strandedpanda.comFind Ashley on Bill and Ashley's Terror Theaterhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bill-ashleys-terror-theater/id1630376625Find Hayley at The Source Pages Podcast.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/source-pages-a-reading-collective-andor/id1573495735

The Fates of Classical Antiquity not only survived in the form of related fairy-tale figures but also as the object of superstitions and rituals associated with newborns. In South Slavic and Balkan regions particularly, these customs represent a surprisingly long-lived and genuine case of pagan survival. We begin our episode examining the fairy godmothers of "Sleeping Beauty" as embodiments of the Fates.  Mrs. Karswell reads a few key passages from the definitive version of the story included in Charles Perrault's 1697 collection, Histoires ou contes du temps passé ("stories of times gone by.") We learn how the fairies fulfill the historical role of godparents at the newborn's christening. We also note the peculiar emphasis on the quality of what's set before the fairies at the christening banquet, observing how a failure there leads the wicked fairy to curse the Sleeping Beauty. 1874 illustration by František Doucha for a Czech edition of Sleeping Beauty We then explore antecedents to Perrault's tale, beginning with the 14th-century French chivalric romance, Perceforest.  A peripheral story in this 8-volume work is that of Troylus and Zeelandine, in which the role of Sleeping Beauty's fairy godmothers are played by Greek and Roman deities, with Venus as supporter of Princess Zeelandine (and her suitor Troylus) and Themis cursing Zeelandine to sleep in a manner similar to Perrault's princess.  A failure to correctly lay out Themis' required items at the christening banquet is again again responsible for the curse, though the awakening of Zeelandine by Troylus awakens is surprisingly different and a notorious example of medieval bawdiness. Preceding Perceforest, there was the late 13th-century French historical romance Huon of Bordeaux, in which we hear of the newborn fairy king Oberon being both cursed and blessed by fairies attending his birth.  From around the same time, French poet and composer Adam de la Halle's Play of the Bower describes a banquet at which fairy guests pronounce a curses and blessings on those in attendance prompted again by their pleasure or displeasure at what's set before them at a banquet. We also  hear of the Danish King King Fridlevus (Fridlef II) bringing his newborn son to a temple of "three maidens" to ascertain the  destiny pf the child in Gesta Danorum ("Deeds of the Danes").written around 1200 by Saxo Grammaticus. And lest listeners think such appeals to the Fates were strictly a literary motif, we hear Burchard of Worms, in his early-11th-century Decretum, condemning the not uncommon among the Germans of his region of setting up offering tables for the Fates.  By this point, the connection between how fairy godmother types are served at a banquet and offerings made to the Fates to ensure a cild's fortune should be clear. We then turn back to the Greek Fates, the Moirai (Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos) and the Roman Parcae (Nona, Decuma, and Morta). Particularly in the case of the Parcae, we hear examples of their connection to the newborn's destiny in the celebration nine or ten days after the birth of the dies lustricus, during which offerings were made to the Fates. The Three Fates by Bernardo Strozzi, late 17th c We make a brief side-trip to discuss the Norns (Urðr, Verðandi and Skuld), the Germanic equivalent of the Fates.  These are more distant cousins, not strongly associated with the newborn and his destiny, though we do hear a passage from the Poetic Edda, in which the Norns are  present birth of the hero Helgi. We also hear a gruesome passage from the 13th-century Njáls Saga, in which the Valkyries weave out the fate of those who will die in the Battle of Clontarf. The Anglo-Saxon equivalent of the Fates, the Wyrds, are also discussed, and we hear how the  witches in Macbeth partook in this identity as the "Weird Sisters," an association Shakespeare inherited from his source material, the 1587 history of Great Britain, known as Holinshed's Chronicles.

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On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: readerly badges and DNFing books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we check in on our reading lives and press book into the other's hands The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  2:19 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 8:02 - Our Current Reads 8:30 - A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana Herrera (Kaytee) 8:46 - A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera 8:49 - CR Season 5: Episode 1 8:53 - Cafe Con Libros 8:55 - An Island Princess Starts A Scandal by Adriana Herrera 8:57 - CR Season 6: Episode 6 12:29 - With A Vengeance by Riley Sager 14:09 - Home Before Dark by Riley Sager 14:10 - Lock Every Door by Riley Sager 14:14 - The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager 14:20 - Survive the Night by Riley Sager 14:52 - Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie 14:54 - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 15:11 - Nine Lives by Peter Swanson 18:29 - Uncommon Measure by Natalie Hodges (Kaytee) 22:29 - The Midsummer Bride by Kati Wilde (Meredith) 25:43 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 28:02 - Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver (Kaytee) 31:19 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher 32:05 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 33:42 - The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar (Meredith) 37:17 - This Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar (Meredith mistakenly titled this book. This is the correct one!) 39:21 - Reading Life Temp Check + Pressing Books Into Each Other's Hands 40:19 - Uncommon Measure by Natalie Hodges 51:38 - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby 52:01 - All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby 54:49 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 56:13 - Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff 57:32 - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 57:54 - Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. June's IPL is brought to us by one of our anchor stores, Schuler Books in Michigan Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!