Podcasts about Fiction

The Man in the Photo Album Isn't Related to Us—But He's in Every Picture***Written by: Its8bitSam and Narrated by: Nichole Goodnight***Wherewolf There Wolf***Written by: P.D. Thompson and Narrated by Owen McCuen***John From Back Home podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nDCkG7Z8jcdmxr9Wt0hCH***Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod***Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah***Title music by: Alex Aldea Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Renee DiResta, professor and author of Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality, joins the show again to dive deeper into disinformation, propaganda, and "pseudo-events," or manufactured controversies and news stories.She explains why it’s so difficult to tell fact from fiction online, how propagandists stoke real, often legitimate tensions to create division, how American politicians are amplifying false information instead of shutting it down, and possible policies that could help reduce our culty social media silos.SOURCES Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-events in AmericaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Archive 232 Bigfoot StoriesJoin my Supporters Club for $4.99 per month for exclusive stories:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-if-it-s-true-podcast--5445587/support

This week on The Relic Radio Show, we begin with Portrait Of Jenny, from The Columbia Workshop. That episode aired September 14, 1942. (25:35) Our last story is Sweet Revenge, the February 18, 1951, episode of Tales Of The Texas Rangers. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/RelicRadio975.mp3 Download RelicRadio975 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support The Relic Radio Show If you'd like to support Relic [...]

Join Joe Pisapia, Chris Welsh, and Scott Bogman LIVE on Twitch every Monday afternoon at 2:00 PM ET at twitch.tv/fantasypros. The guys discuss everything happening in the football world, both in fantasy and in reality, while having some fun along the way! Put your bad day behind you with a new episode of "Out of Bounds," where Joe Pisapia, Chris Welsh and Scott Bogman share their top fantasy football Week 14 takeaways! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00Golden Loser Toilet Trophy Giveaway - 0:00:22Current state of the season - 0:00:50Questions and Asses: Thoughts on the Daniel Jones injury? - 0:04:04Questions and Asses: Ravens Defense is not what it used to be. Can we start Lamar Jackson? - 0:09:29Questions and Asses: Daniel Jones Injury impact on Jonathan Taylor - 0:12:04Questions and Asses: What do you do with Ricky Pearsall - 0:14:32Joe's Takeaway: Time for the Chiefs to Rebuild. - 0:15:52Welsh's Takeaway: Vikings win 31-0 and Justin Jefferson manages just 2 catches for 11 yards. It’s over. - 0:21:33Bogman's Takeaway: The Texans have the best defense in the NFL but 3 INTs and the two failed 4th downs lost KC that game. - 0:25:17Bogman's Moment: Isaiah Likely with another ‘just miss’ - 0:27:18Welsh's Moment: That Chris Godwin drop on 4th down that led to the Saints winning. - 0:29:18Joe's Moment: Caleb Last play. - 0:30:19311 Contest Recap and Standings - 0:36:30Joe's 311 Picks: Drake Maye v BUF, Christian McCaffrey V TEN, Puka Nacua V DET - 0:36:53Bogman's 311 Picks: Joe Burrow vs BAL, Travis Etienne vs NYJ, Jaxon Smtih-Njigba vs IND - 0:37:13Welsh's 311 Picks: Dak Prescott vs MIN, Derrick Henry vs CIN, George Pickens vs MIN - 0:38:08Fact or Fiction - 0:38:44Twitch Promo - 0:44:10Outro - 0:44:42 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, MI, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, MI, NJ, OH, TN, VA). My Playbook - Sync your league instantly to My Playbook to get custom advice on how to manage your team throughout the season. See your league’s top available players, power rankings, and more for free! Check the “Are They Playing” tool each week to get the latest game-day availability odds for all injured players. If you’re premium – you unlock all kinds of helpful waiver, trade, lineup and league analysis tools. You can even auto-start your team’s optimal lineup each week with Auto-Pilot. Sync your league and dominate every week of the season with My Playbook at fantasypros.com/myplaybook or on the FantasyPros App Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy is joined by author Naima Brown to discuss her newest novel, Mother Tongue, exploring the consequences of change, finding our authentic selves, motherhood, right-wing radicalization, and the importance of fiction in our fight against patriarchy.Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchyNaima Brown holds degrees in Middle Eastern Studies, Anthropology and Religious Studies. Her essays have appeared in Vogue Australia, the Guardian Australia, and more. She wrote, along with Melissa Doyle, the non-fiction book How to Age Against the Machine. She has spent over a decade working in news, current affairs and documentary - save for her brief stint in reality TV, which inspired her first novel, The Shot. She was born and raised in Northern California before living and working in Yemen and Afghanistan, and now lives in New South Wales with her husband and her dog. Her second novel, Mother Tongue, was published in March 2025.

Is Christmas just a story, or is it grounded in historical fact? Join us as investigative journalist and bestselling author Lee Strobel explores the evidence behind the nativity—examining prophecy, the virgin birth, and historical reliability. Discover whether the birth of Jesus rests on myth or truth, and what that means for faith in today's world. Lee Strobel is a former award-winning legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, a New York Times bestselling author, and a former atheist who became a teaching pastor at three of America's largest churches. His investigative approach has helped millions examine the claims of Christianity with clarity and confidence. Send us your feedback and questions to: podcast@summit.org! 

Beneath the Powerline***Written by: Jesse Pullins***Bunker Days***Written by: Daniel Letz, and Narrated by Nichole Goodnight***There is a Reason Why You Should Not Burn Witches***Written by: The Librarian Chick and Narrated by Rissa Montanez***Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod***Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah***Title music by: Alex Aldea Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A classic novel takes on frightening significance for an inexperienced reader. MUSIC: "Cold in Your Bones" by Kyle Preston, "Hallowed World" by E J R M, "Wait" by Free Walking Trio, "Pentecost (Reworked)" by Christopher Galavan, all rights reserved. Patreon subscribers listen ad-free: www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We'll hear from The Mysterious Traveler on this week's Relic Radio Science Fiction. Here's his tale from June 22, 1948, Zero Hour. Listen to more from The Mysterious Traveler https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi910.mp3 Download SciFi910 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction Your support makes this show possible. If you'd like to help, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank you.

ACOFAE Podcast Proudly Presents: Showgirls x The Life of a Showgirl: "Men are usually the villain." If you've been a long time listener then you know that getting the movie Showgirls on the pod is a WIN for Laura Marie. Pairing it with a discussion about Taylor Swift's new album release, The Life of a Showgirl, is a match made in heaven for Jessica Marie! This being Jessica Marie's very first NC-17 film is a win for everyone and ACOFAE has so much to say. Kicking off the discussion with a full breakdown of the movie Showgirls, ACOFAE is in awe of the production. Sparking discussions about shedding child star image, internalized misogyny, and sexual freedom, the movie Showgirls is a spectacle for the eyes and for the brain. Taylor's discussion focuses on how women can't do anything right in the eyes of society, and that it seems to be that pain is rewarded instead of joy - and that joy makes women talentless. Join ACOFAE as they explore all of the storylines in both the movie and the album, and come to the conclusion that women just can't be happy without criticism. TW / CW: discussions surrounding sexual assault For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: Showgirls (movie) and The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift Mentions: Wicked, Saved by the Bell, Striptease, Basic Instinct, Burlesque, Dancing with the Stars, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Euphoria, SuckerPunch, The Hills Have Eyes, The Last Duel, Taken, Blue is the Warmest Color, All's Fair, Nip/Tuck, Magic Muke, Hustlers, Supernatural *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura?) ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica?) (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica) Instagram: @ACOFAEpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/ @ACOFAELaura (https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/) https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/

Fiction podcasts often hold listeners for longer than non-fiction shows. But what can non-fiction creators learn from this? We break down the simple storytelling tools that keep audiences hooked, including open loops, stronger intros, clearer arcs, and themed seasons. We also highlight some easy wins that improve retention, such as smoother transitions, cleaner audio, and titles that set clearer expectations.We then dive into a detailed review of a history and policy podcast and explore the lessons it offers for growth. Naming clarity, smarter show notes, and better use of a back catalogue all come up as high-impact opportunities. We also look at ways to reach more listeners through collaborations, community spaces, news-reactive episodes, and in-app promotion. The thread throughout is simple. Strengthen retention first, then build reach with structure, consistency, and relevance.MentionedPutting the Past to Work: The History-Policy Podcast at UCLAHow to Record the Perfect Podcast IntroApply to be Featured on Apple PodcastsThe SCALE Podcast Growth FrameworkThe Bumper Dashboard: The Future of Podcast AnalyticsPodcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

Send us a textAfter a bit of planning, the party enters Port Wayworth to look for Solace. Though the town seems deserted, they know something sinister watches and waits.The Unknowing | Unquenchable Thirst Arc | Episode 4 Theme song by Ryan Springman. Website: https://www.notherrealm.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notherrealmpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotherRealm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notherrealm TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notherrealm

This week, Josh asks the big questions about Nick Knight's fiction works all based on the paranormal. Get an inside deep look into the inspiration and following Knight's true passion for writing turned him into a paranormal investigator/researcher. You can find all of Nick Knight (Nicholas McGirr) books on amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-McGirr/author/B00CL0Y0TY?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=e2e26bdb-2a6b-4171-a0f8-b572c2897a3fMusic “Renegade by Beatnik.Stories in the Cemetery Logo provided by April McGirr Designs.Please comment on this episode through Spotify or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our sponsor Magnanimous Beard Products at www.yourbearsuperstore.com and use code “GHOST” to receive $5 off your order!To choose an adventure with Stories in the Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania visit www.storiesinthecemetery.com and book your date today.To attend a Paranormal Scavenger Hunt in Pasadena, California with co host, Joshua Amen, visit www.amenparanormalresearch.com to get your tickets.Tees and Stories in the Cemetery merchandise can be found at http://tee.pub/lic/SITCThe 2025 Paranormal Investigator's Almanac and Paranormal Investigation Workbook can be found on Amazon.

Poet, novelist, and broadcaster Salena Godden on turning love, grief, and fury into books and poems, surviving years in the wilderness before publication, and sustaining a boundaryless creative life through performance, early-morning writing, and community.You'll learn:Why you don't have to be a “starving artist” and how to make powerful work while loving yourself and looking after your health.How to treat your story as uniquely yours, with material that no one else can reproduce.How Salena's “rule of three” can help you balance meaning, generosity, and income in a creative career.Ways to draft poems and prose from an image or phrase and reshape darker early drafts into a final piece.How to write for “tomorrow you” first, using self-doubt and a critical future self as fuel for deeper revision.What it looks like to carry a memoir from years of rejection to publication without letting the work disappear.How to “compose on the lips” by walking, speaking drafts into your phone, and writing in the space between sleep and waking.Ways to ground yourself after writing emotionally charged work, including nature, slow rituals, and leaning on trusted loved ones.Resources and Links:

Bestselling writer Jodi Picoult, author of 29 novels, discusses her writing process, adapting her books for Hollywood and why one of her books has been banned across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Rish shares a story from many years ago about a babysitter that discovers a new door in the hallway. It was meant to be a single episode, way back in March or April . . . but then it mutated.Just like your sister-in-law.Remember, you can download the file by Right-Clicking HERE.Don't forget, you can support my Patreon by clicking HERE.Logo by Gino "Dork Number Three" Moretto.

News Items: Cognitive Legos, China's Planting Lots of Trees, Misinformation and Birth Control, Dark Matter Detection, Asteroid Bennu Ingredients for Life; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Climate Denial, Calcium Cardiac Scans; Science or Fiction

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen talk about the Seahawks as they enter the weekend with a top defense, chance at a top seed, and facing the Falcons on Sunday, then share one final Fact or Fiction pick before getting Lee Sterling’s best football bets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

655. Joseph Makkos returns to the porch to talk about his work and an archivist and researcher. He manages a rare collection of some 30,000 historic New Orleans Times Picayune newspapers dating from 1880s-1929. He has worked as a printmaker and preservationist, having salvaged and restored historic printing equipment from over a dozen print shops to date. Using these resources he actively runs a design studio in New Orleans that focuses on artful print production and independent book publishing. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Carl Bernhard, Duke of Saxe-Weimar Eisenach. Travels through North America During the years 1825 & 1826. In the evening about eight o'clock, the company assembled at the ball, which was animated, and the ladies elegantly attired. They danced nothing but French contra-dances, for the American ladies have so much modesty that they object to waltzing. The ball continued until two o'clock in the morning. I became acquainted at this ball with two young officers from West Point, by the name of Bache, great grandsons of Dr. Franklin. This week in Louisiana history. December 6, 1889. Confederate President Jefferson Davis died in New Orleans. This week in New Orleans history. On December 6, 1975 Fleetwood Mac and Jiva performed at a Warehouse. This week in Louisiana. Candy Cane Lane 170 Hwy 151 N. Calhoun, LA 71225 Dates: November 8 - January 4 Time: Nightly, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM www.candycanelane.net Admission: Family Vehicle: $25.00 (Cash/Card at Gate or Online). Visit CandyCaneLane.net for full details on commercial vehicle pricing and hayride tickets.    Get ready for the brightest holiday tradition in Northeast Louisiana! Candy Cane Lane at Calhoun is officially open, inviting you to take a magical drive through more than one million twinkling lights and festive displays. Cruise down a mile-long wooded route that includes stunning light tunnels and an interactive musical light show. Don't forget to check the schedule for their popular hayride option! Postcards from Louisiana. Doreen "Do You Know What It Means?"  Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Hi everyone, I hope you enjoy this microfiction fantasy story I wrote and submitted as part of NYC Midnight’s 250-word Microfiction Contest. This story made the cut in Round One, and then I had to submit another original story for Round Two, and that’s as far as I got. But I thought the story was … Continue reading "Original Fiction: Bookends, or Libromancy, by Seth Heasley"

This week, Gare, Steph and I share our last, current and next reads!Kate's BooksLast - Degenerate by Matt CasamassinaCurrent - Children Like Us by Birttany PennerNext - Good Dirt by Charmaine WilkersonGare's BooksLast - All the Little Houses by May CobbCurrent - Heated Rivalry by Rachel RiedNext - The House Guests by Amber and Danielle BrownSteph's BooksLast - Everyone is Lying to You by Jo PiazzaCurrent - At Least You Have Your Health by Madi SinhaNext - Seduction Theory by Emily Adrian Check Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackGet Bookwild MerchFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrianMacKenzie Green @missusa2mba

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with James Sharman (1:15) following the 2026 World Cup Draw! They discuss how Canada will be tested early in a tough group stage, whether Italy will find their way into the group stage against Canada, which country could be the biggest surprise at the tournament, and much more. Then, Frank Seravalli joins the show (25:13) for another edition of Frank or Fiction! They discuss the Leafs' situation between the pipes as Joseph Woll is set to miss time, if Jordan Binnington could find his way out of St. Louis, if the rink will be ready for Milan and if the smaller rink will affect the play, and much more. Ailish and Justin discuss a major LeBron record ending at the hands of Toronto, the biggest NFL games to follow this weekend, and more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Archive 230 UFO and BigfootJoin my Supporters Club for $4.99 per month for exclusive stories:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-if-it-s-true-podcast--5445587/support

Bigfoot Called Out His NameA newly trained deputy begins his first solo patrol on New Year's Day in 1980. What starts as a quiet shift turns tragic when he responds to a call about two missing children near Morgan Creek. He follows their footprints to a hole in the ice, where a rescue team later recovers their bodies—siblings, ages 11 and 9, who drowned. Twenty years later, on another snowy New Year's night, the now-veteran deputy hears a dispatch report about two wet children walking near the same bridge. Another officer searches but finds no children—only footprints that mysteriously end near an old, abandoned farmhouse that once belonged to the drowned children's family. Believing the sighting to be supernatural, the deputy concludes the caller likely encountered the ghosts of the long-lost siblings. The farmhouse has since been torn down, and the bridge rebuilt, but the area remains beautiful—and haunted by its past.Join my Supporters Club for $4.99 per month for exclusive stories:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-if-it-s-true-podcast--5445587/support

The Floating Hotel was a great deal, and we really enjoyed it when we checked in. During our stay we met some really interesting folks, and the staff was fabulous. There was some murder, but in the end we were more concerned with the identity of the Lamplighter. And the cocktails were quite delicious. We enjoyed the continental breakfast, because it included so many continents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the first hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts talk about the state of Huskies basketball right now and the Seahawks defense, then Rick Neuheisel joins the show to talk about college and UW football before getting to Fact or Fiction and reacting to Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Donna VanLiere’s 18 books include The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing, which were adapted into movies starring Rob Lowe and Neil Patrick Harris. Donna has won a Retailer's Choice Award for Fiction, a Dove Award, a Silver Angel Award, two Audie Awards (seven nominations) for best inspirational fiction, and a Gold Medallion Book of the Year nomination, and she is an inductee in the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Hall of Excellence. She has spoken at the prestigious Patricia Adams Lecture Series at Heidelberg University, Among Friends conferences, Women of Faith events, and Extraordinary Women conferences. Donna’s newest book, Looking for Christmas, is available now for pre-order, and she is currently finishing Looking for God, which will release in the spring of 2026. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dive into a chilling Christmas horror story in this novella-length special from Weekly Spooky. Set in the snowy, eerie town of Strickfield, this episode combines cozy small-town Christmas vibes with truly scary, supernatural urban legends. Follow Bill and his family as they uncover the dark secrets of the haunted Christmas Carnival, a place where the rides still run and sinister forces lurk behind every corner.Packed with mature themes perfect for the holiday spooky season, this episode blends folklore and horror stories into a gripping narrative you'll want as a seasonal tradition. If you love scary tales with eerie atmospheres, prepare yourself for a winter fairground nightmare like no other. Pull on a sweater, pour some cocoa, and experience the terror of a haunted holiday fairground. Will they survive the carnival and see Christmas morning? Tune in to find out.The Christmas Carnival — by Rob FieldsThis episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth — ultra-soft, temperature-regulating bamboo sheets, comforters, and loungewear that keep you warm without overheating while you binge scary movies. Get comfy, my spookies! 41% off at CozyEarth.com with code SPOOKY — supports the show!

A self-help instructor helps himself to the most dazzling part of his newest protégé…her soul. Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery   Excerpt: This 'man who dazzles' seemed to be the real deal.  Under the smoothed down hair, and the pressed suits, and the glinting gold cuff links, the rings, the chains, and that slight brush of coppery glitter just at his temples, there was substance.  There was a man who could teach others to dazzle as well. I wanted to meet him and talk to him.   The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is "Turn Again." One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. This episode landed on REVISITATION. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: The Apprentice Who Dazzles   MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written?  I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE   The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you'd like to keep up with the fiction I create)Fictioneer's Field Guide (if you'd like writing tips and guidance from me)  Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: "The Apprentice Who Dazzles" Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production:  Nila L. Patel   Music:"Abstract Vision #5" by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro & Outro)"Try Anything Once" by LEE ROSEVERE (Outro)   Music by LEE ROSEVERE"Baldachin" "Try Anything Once""It's A Mystery""Heat Haze""Slow Lights""Under Suspicion""Thoughtful" "Small Steps""How I Used To See The Stars"   Music by Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev MarketMusic by Lee Rosevere is licensed under CC BY 4.0Vocal effects created with AudacityChanges made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration.   Find more music by Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.netFind more music by Lee Rosevere at freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere and leerosevere.bandcamp.com Find more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description: Digital drawing. At center, a man seen from thighs up, facing forward with head raised up, eyes and mouth slightly parted. He wears a sparkling shirt with a ruffled front, fancy cuffs, and ornate belt. A sparkling half-cape hangs from his left shoulder and is tied over his right shoulder. His right arm is bent, hand raised to his temple. A dangling earring with linked golden hoops hangs from his left ear. His shoulder-length hair is loosely pinned behind the ear. Watermark of "Storyfeather" along the right side of his torso.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) Julian Love could be returning, so how will that affect the rest of the defense? What are Gregg's keys to a Seahawks victory and can the Seahawks pull it off? :30- It's our last Fact or Fiction pick of the year… and it's a big one. Ashley better not screw this up! :45- Get ready for all of the CFP ranking noise, because it's coming on Sunday! No matter what the selection committee does on Sunday, some fanbases are going to be angry and loud. Bring on the chaos! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Ripening, A Split, and a Cry***Written by: Mel Harlan and Narrated by Alicia Atkins***Content warning: body shaming, graphic descriptions of child birth***The Shadow That I Am***Written by: P.D. Thompson and Narrated by Nate DuFort***Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod***Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah***Title music by: Alex Aldea Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Maller talks about the odds of Deshaun Watson actually appearing in a game for the Browns after they opened his 21-day practice window, Broncos coach Sean Payton singing the praises of Bill Belichick and calling for his return to the NFL, Fact or Fiction, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 2 is wrapping up with a bow! In this festive finale of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe gathers holiday-lit icons Alexandra Benedict, Jenny Bayliss, Maisha Oso, and Matthew Norman for a lively conversation about writing wintery stories across genres—from heartfelt romance to twisty mystery to big-hearted contemporary fiction.  Then in Segment 2, our guest hosts slide down the chimney with their best holiday reading recommendations to keep your TBR merry and bright.  Pour a mug of something warm, cozy up under your favorite blanket, and celebrate the end of another incredible season with us. And don't forget—more great content is coming your way in the new year, so make sure you're subscribed!  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Link to our full book list:  Find all the books by our guests and mentioned in this episode here: https://www.libbylife.com/blog/festive-fiction-talking-holiday-reads-for-cozy-winter-nights-book-lounge-by-libby-season-2-episode-10   Guest host recommendations:  Cece  Make My Wish Come True - Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick   Christmas and Other Horrors: A Winter Solstice Anthology - ed. Ellen Datlow  Jananie  A Little Holiday Fling – Farah Heron  The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year – Ally Carter  Meara  The Afterlife of Holly Chase - Cynthia Hand   The Christmas Murder Game - Alexandra Benedict  Joe  You Better Watch Out – James S. Murray, Darren Wearmouth  Season of Love – Helena Greer  Follow the guests & guest hosts:   Segment 1:  Alexandra Benedict – Instagram    Jenny Bayliss - Instagram  Maisha Oso - Website  Matthew Norman – Website  Segment 2:   Cece - link  Jananie K. Velu – link  Meara - link  Time stamps:  00:00:00 Title  00:00:22 Intro  00:01:53 Writing for the Season with Alexandra Benedict, Jenny Bayliss, Maisha Oso & Matthew Norman!  01:01:29 BREAK – Some holiday reads from Kensington Books  01:04:22 Holiday Reads with Cece, Jananie & Meara!  01:41:22 Outro    Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today's episode!  Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!  We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!   Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with scientist, biotech leader and debut novelist Shivani Malik to unpack how grief can quietly reroute a life that looks “perfect” on paper. Shivani shares how losing her mother. the person who championed her move from India to the US for a PhD and a career in cancer research. forced her to ask a hard question. Am I building the life I truly choose. or the one that was handed to me as the immigrant gold standard Her debut novel “The Sky Is Different Here” becomes the container for that inquiry. blending STEM and storytelling to explore grief, ambition, belonging, identity, women in STEM and the emotional cost of chasing the immigrant dream. If you have ever hit your goals and still felt strangely empty. this conversation will land close to home and give you pragmatic language and tools to actually sit with your emotions instead of outrunning them.   About The Guest:   Shivani Malik is a scientist, immigrant, biotech leader and debut novelist. She moved from India to the United States for her PhD. trained at Stanford and UCSF and built a high impact career in cancer research and drug development. After the sudden death of her mother. Shivani began writing as a way to process unresolved grief and question the version of success she had been running toward. That process eventually became her debut novel “The Sky Is Different Here.” a work of fiction rooted in real emotional truths about loss, belonging and the complexity of being a woman, immigrant and dream chaser. Today she continues her work in biotech while using story as a way to build community around shared struggle, invisible expectations and the cost of never slowing down.   Key Takeaways: Grief will not stay in the background forever. Shivani reached a point in her postdoctoral training where the “unopened package of grief” for her mother made it impossible to keep functioning on autopilot. The immigrant dream can silently become an emotional contract. She names how passion for science and external expectations blend. making it hard to tell where genuine desire ends and cultural pressure begins. Fiction gave her psychological safety. By fictionalizing roughly shaped versions of her lived experience. she could tell the emotional truth without exposing specific people, institutions or workplaces. Science and storytelling share the same backbone. In the lab you still “tell a story” about how a cancer drug works and who it can help. That pattern of connecting dots translated directly into shaping a novel. Healing required both solitude and community. Writing helped her sit with grief. but reading other grief stories and later sharing her own created a sense of community that science culture had not given her. Everyone carries loss and dislocation. whether it is a person, a home or a sense of belonging. Shivani urges listeners to find some way to express it. through writing, conversation, walking, meditation or sitting with feelings instead of numbing them. Expression is step one. sharing is step two. Naming your experience with someone who truly “gets it” becomes a powerful way to move forward rather than just cope. How To Connect With Shivani Malik  : Shivani mentioned three primary ways to reach her. Book  Personal Website : You can leave her a direct message and learn more about “The Sky Is Different Here.”   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PM . Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik   Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country or profession mentioned. All third party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic. it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth and mindful living. 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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain look ahead to the conversation with Jedd Fisch later today, talk to Mike Florio about all the top NFL stories, then Jackson shares a Fact or Fiction pick before Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn this episode, we take a sip from the spring of eternal life—or at least from Natalie Babbitt's Tuck Everlasting—and things get delightfully complicated. We are capping off season 5 with a children's book that is not afraid to take on deep philosophical topics. This is our second episode in a row diving into books centering on immortality, but there are no sparkly vampires with disturbingly ambiguous ethics here, just an immortal toad, an unexpected murder, a disturbing music box (is that Mae Tuck's music?!?), and a little girl who engineers a jail break. Join us as we chat about the Tuck family's accidental immortality, side-eye the Man in the Yellow Suit's villainous mustache-twirling, and ponder whether living forever is truly a blessing or just being cursed to a job that you can never retire from. In this episode we learn that Hawa processes human speech that is too fast to be decipherable to anyone else, worry about Jesse's semi-romantic overtures to a ten year old, and discuss the heavy burden of keeping secrets. We're diving into the magic, the mayhem, and the moral quandaries of a children's classic that still hits surprisingly hard.These Books Made Me is a podcast about the literary heroines who shaped us and is a product of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System podcast network. Stay in touch with us via Twitter @PGCMLS with #TheseBooksMadeMe, on Instagram @TheseBooksMadeMe or by email at TheseBooksMadeMe@pgcmls.info. For recommended readalikes and deep dives into topics related to each episode, visit our blog at https://pgcmls.medium.com/.

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts talk about the state of college football and the Huskies loss to the Ducks, plus an internal controversy involving MLS Cup with Vancouver and Miami, then get a Fact or Fiction pick and Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn today's episode, I'm chatting with Kay Smith-Blum. Kay is a former fashionista and Seattle School Board President, spends her days debunking the tropes of the mid-20th-century history. An odd dream and the recent upheaval over leaking radioactive waste tanks at the Hanford Nuclear site compelled her to write Tangles. Smith-Blum, a sunrise writer, has lived in Seattle for four decades. She works out her writer's block in her sons' gardens and the nearest lap pool.Key Highlights:The extensive 8.5-month research process behind Tangles, including oral testimonies, archival histories, and peer-reviewed scientific research.The fascinating but troubling history of the Hanford Nuclear Plant, where workers were told their jobs were top secret and essential to the war effort.How officials repeatedly raised the “safe” level of radioactive waste in the water supply to downplay risks to surrounding communities.The long-term dangers and ethical concerns surrounding nuclear waste disposal.Her book flight includes dual-timeline historical fiction.Connect with Kay Smith-Blum:FacebookInstagramWebsiteBooks and authors mentioned:Leon Uris booksTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThe Lincoln Highway by Amor TowlesThe Witch Elm by Tana FrenchHappy-Go-Lucky by David SedarisAtmosphere by Taylor Jenkins ReidBook FlightKeeping Faith by Jodi PicoultThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidHorse by Geraldine BrooksJoin us for the BFF Book Club Holiday Party!

A conversation with author Kevin Wilson about his novel Run for the Hills, recorded at the Des Moines Public Library. Wilson and Charity Nebbe talk about reading out loud, Wilson's writing process and why his book sales spike in December.

There is no doubt in my mind that we, as a nation (and, across the world) are facing a moral confusion if not a complete moral crisis. And, unless righteous, bold men step up to the plate, we'll continue to see the moral decay of everything we love from our favorite institutions, to our families, and our neighborhoods, and even the threat of losing this great nation. That isn't hyperbole. Today, I am joined by John Lovell, founder of Warrior Poet Society and former Army Ranger to discuss what we as men can do about it. We talk about mercy and justice (and, how to satisfy both), why we should hate injustice, the dangers of communism and socialism, why we must unite behind Truth (with a capital T), why "happiness" is inferior to "joy," and why we should pursue peace if possible but truth at all costs. 00:00 - Introduction & Catching Up 01:20 - Why John Wrote "The Lions of Mercer" 03:49 - Justice, Fiction, and Catharsis 07:15 - The Cry for Justice 08:07 - Modern Culture and Victimhood 08:51 - Loving the Good vs. Hating the Evil 11:44 - Redemption, Failure, and Public Dogpiling 13:01 - Loyalty, Forgiveness, and Standing by Brothers 16:14 - What Is "The Good"? 18:27 - Justice, Mercy, and the Role of Christ 20:15 - Judgement, Hypocrisy, and Accountability 23:07 - Integrity and Personal Alignment 24:39 - Happiness vs. Joy 26:39 - Teaching Discipline and Long-Term Thinking 27:03 - You Can Only Replicate Who You Are 28:22 - Wrestling With Faith and Christianity 29:02 - The Dangers of Atheism & Moral Relativism 31:05 - America's Moral Foundation 32:42 - Who Decides Morality? 34:12 - Rise of Socialism & Cultural Rejection 35:38 - New York, Ideology, and Consequences 36:36 - Unity vs. Compromise 38:41 - What Makes Someone American? 39:58 - Parenting, Boyhood, and Raising Men 40:45 - Why Boyhood Resurrected Was Written 42:38 - Risk, Adventure, and Rite of Passage 46:14 - Finding Balance in Parenting 47:09 - Trust, Risk, and Leadership in Marriage 51:27 - Why Should Your Wife Trust You? 52:21 - Leadership, Submission, and Marriage Dynamics 55:49 - Biblical Structure for Marriage 59:04 - Loving Leadership and Wise Authority 01:00:54 - Closing Thoughts & Transition to IC Segment 01:01:15 - Where to Find John Lovell 01:02:13 - Q&A Teaser Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready  

Is there such a thing as a "narcissistic collapse" — or is it just another trend designed to keep you scrolling at 2 AM looking for answers to why your relationship is the number one source of your frustration? Tony answers an email from a listener who keeps seeing videos promising that 2025 will be "the year of the narcissistic collapse"—the moment when the mask finally falls off, and everyone sees the truth. Cosmic justice would finally be served, and he would immediately feel a sense of relief, and either his partner would now become the person he'd always dreamed of, or he would undoubtedly find his soulmate within minutes after the collapse. And they would ride off into the sunset together. Tony breaks down the email line by line and unpacks everything from emotional immaturity and projection, the danger of couples therapy with the narcissist, to the continuing trap of trying to give your partner an epiphany. But the real conversation is about what narcissistic collapse actually is — and more importantly, what it isn't. Here's what the internet won't tell you: A narcissistic collapse isn't a sign of their progress. It's a sign of yours. They're not collapsing because they've changed. They're collapsing because you have — and the system that kept them emotionally afloat is breaking down. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why asking "Am I the narcissist?" almost always means you're not - The difference between reactive abuse and actual instability — and why therapists often get it wrong - How your vulnerability becomes an "attack surface" in emotionally immature relationships - What the research actually says about narcissistic injury, decompensation, and collapse - Why your growth equals their loss of control — and your calm equals their panic - David Schnarch's theory on differentiation, and his Four Points of Balance that make real change possible - How to stop selling yourself on a destination of hope and start building the vehicle that will truly take you where you need to go If you've ever scrolled through narcissism content at 2 AM looking for answers, this one's for you. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:38 Listener Email: A Muse for Self-Discovery 01:00 Defining a Muse in Everyday Life 01:55 Listener's Struggle: Emotional Immaturity and Narcissism 02:28 The Narcissistic Collapse: Fact or Fiction? 02:51 Listener's Background and Marriage Issues 03:30 Therapy and Self-Doubt 03:51 Emotional Immaturity's Impact on Vulnerability 04:06 The Epiphany Trap and Anxious Attachment 04:35 Couples Therapy Pitfalls 05:18 The Role of Social Media in Coping 19:45 Reactive Abuse and Emotional Safety 28:01 The 5-4-3-2-1 Countdown Technique 29:09 Understanding Narcissistic Collapse 30:08 The Origin and Impact of Narcissistic Injury 30:39 The Role of Boundaries in Narcissistic Collapse 31:21 Emotional Immaturity and Defensive Structures 36:13 The Process of Differentiation 37:51 The Importance of Self-Validation 38:26 The Narcissistic Collapse as a Sign of Your Progress 44:10 Selling the Destination vs. Building the Vehicle 47:12 The Reality of Transformation and Healing 52:10 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Women navigating emotionally immature relationships: come join Tony's private women's Facebook group. Men beginning your own emotional maturity journey: check out the Men's Emotional Architects group. Links in the show notes. Contact Tony at contact@tonyoverbay.com to learn more about his Emotional Architects men's group. And visit https://julie-dejesus.com/cruise to learn more about Tony and his friend Julie De Jesus's "I See You Living" cruise, a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise from January 24-29, 2026 aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

We'll hear from 2000 Plus on this episode of Relic Radio Science Fiction. From December 26, 1951, here's their story, The Temple Of The Pharaohs. Listen to more 2000 Plus https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi909.mp3 Download SciFi909 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction Your support makes this show possible. If you'd like to help, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank you.

This week on The Relic Radio Show, we begin with The Case Of The Widow's Gorilla, the November 12, 1950, episode of The Adventures Of The Falcon. (30:05) The second story is The First Year, the December 31, 1947, episode of The Whistler. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/RelicRadio974.mp3 Download RelicRadio974 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support The Relic Radio Show If you'd like to [...]

Back to Work***Written by: Daniel Parish and Narrated by: Danielle Hewitt***Nighttime Visitor***Written by: Bikram Mann and Narrated by: Jimmy Ferrer***Cedar Cell***Written by: Joel Rex***Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod***Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah***Title music by: Alex Aldea Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Miriam Toews joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Elephant,” by Raymond Carver, which was published in The New Yorker in 1986. Toews has published ten books, including the novels “A Complicated Kindness,” which won the Governor General's Award for Fiction; “All My Puny Sorrows,” “Women Talking,” and “Fight Night”—and the memoir “A Truce That Is Not Peace.”  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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