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Erika's World Cup obsession continues and why she believes it's the greatest sporting event in the worldThe atmosphere at World Cup watch parties and the stories making this tournament specialLindsey's Stanley Cup adventures in Raleigh and why the Hurricanes' championship has united the entire cityDakotah Popehn's third Grandma's Marathon victory and what makes the race so meaningfulGabby Hentemann's courageous racing approach and the fine line between chasing a breakthrough and blowing upWhat it means to run “brave” in the marathon and why great performances require riskRachel Rudel's incredible season and the challenge of earning sponsorships in professional runningHow athletes balance racing opportunities, finances, motivation, and long-term goalsEarly thoughts on USATF Outdoor Championships in New York CityNikki Hiltz's upcoming American mile record attempt at Pre ClassicBook club discussion: All the Light We Cannot See and why some stories become impossible to put downMedia Mentioned:All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrThe Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert DugoniGoodr makes fun, affordable performance sunglasses that are built for runners, with a no-slip, no-bounce fit and polarized lenses that keep up with every adventure. Head to Goodr.com/relay to get $10 off your first order and find a pair that's as functional as it is fun.
This week Glenn Garland is joined by Dean Zimmerman to discuss his editing on Stranger Things, for which he was nominated once for an Eddie and three times for a Primetime Emmy, winning the Emmy once. Dean has also edited such projects as Jumper, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, and Secret of the Tomb. Date Night, Free Guy, The Adam Project, All the Light We Cannot See, Deadpool & Wolverine. Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.Thanks to Netflix for sponsoring this podcast.Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!
August 2026 Solicitations Weekly Reviews: DC Absolute Green Arrow 1 by Pornsak Pichetshote, Rafael Albuquerque, Marcelo Maiolo Marvel Ultimate Impact: Reborn 1 by Chris Condon, Stefano Caselli, Marte Gracia, David Curiel Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Strange Scales 5 by Joao Lemos Alien Books Zorro 1 by Howard Chaykin, Jorge Fornes Dark Horse Young Hellboy: Thrilling Sky Adventures 1 by Mike Mignola, Tom Sniegoski, Craig Rousseau, Chris O'Halloran IDW Seven Wives 1 by Zoe Tunnell, V. Gagnon, Maria Keane, Antonio del Hoyo Image Odin 1 by Marguerite Bennett, James Tynion IV, Letizia Cadonici, Jordie Bellaire Of the Earth 1 by Chris Condon, Andrew Ehlrich, Charlie Adlard, Pip Martin Rocketfellers 0 by Peter Tomasi, Francis Manapul Mad Cave Babylon Cove 1 by Rafer Roberts, Joe Eisma, Marissa Louise Oni Murder Drones: Home 1 by Wyatt Kennedy, Soo Lee, Joana Lafuente OGN Countdown Disney Descendants: A Lost Revenge by Kalynn Bayron, Asiah Fulmore Book of Murmurs by Candice Purwin Marsh Fellows by Anna-Laura Sullivan Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman, Laurel Pursuit, Tevagah, Aethon Hidden Dominion of Geordi James by Mike Dawson School for Extraterrestrial Girls Vol 3: Girls in Space by Jeremy Whitley, Jamie Noguchi Movies Mandalorian and Grogu Additional Reviews: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Barbara Gordon: Breakout Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral - Body Count News: Marvel firings, Transformers 1984 re-release, Hello Kitty movie, Valiant dumbassery Trailers: Avatar s2 Comics Countdown (20 May 2026): Absolute Flash 15 by Jeff Lemire, Nick Robles, Adriano Lucas Absolute Green Arrow 1 by Pornsak Pichetshote, Rafael Albuquerque, Marcelo Maiolo Odin 1 by Marguerite Bennett, James Tynion IV, Letizia Cadonici, Jordie Bellaire Of the Earth 1 by Chris Condon, Andrew Ehlrich, Charlie Adlard, Pip Martin Wonder Woman 33 by Tom King, Daniel Sampere, Alejandro Sanchez Narco 3 by Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard, Dave Stewart Dead Teenagers 3 by Jude Ellison S. Doyle, Caitlin Yarsky Fantastic Four 11 by Ryan North, Pat Boutin, Serge Lapointe, Edgar Delgado, Stan Sakai, Brittany Peer Rogue Sun 34 by Ryan Parrott, Nick Cotton, Abel, Antonio Antro Superman Unlimited 13 by Dan Slott, Lucas Meyer, Giuliano Peratelli
Actor, writer, and disability advocate, Alicia Grace is a spark of joy! She joined us to talk about living with blindness and a brain tumor. We talk about How to Train Your Dragon, the first film that helped her connect to her disability, and the limited series, All the Light We Cannot See, which included a blind character (and actor) who was more than her disability. Alicia really wants to have more authentic representations of people living with a brain tumor on film and TV. Brain tumors are often used to have a character suddenly on their deathbed or show a miracle cure moment, but often people with brain tumors live on a wait-and-watch period, like Alicia, who has had her brain tumor her whole life. Her mantra is No Day But Today – a song in the musical Rent by Jonathan Larson. He inspired her to live her life in love and not fear, as she lives through six-month periods between MRI scans. Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast
Send us Fan MailLife has a way of getting lifely — and this episode was born right in the middle of mine. In Episode 208, I get personal about a season that brought me to stillness, to my car, to my breath — and ultimately, to a word that changed everything for me this year. If you have ever found yourself waiting for the perfect moment to start again, or wondering if the hard thing you are going through has any light in it at all, this episode is for you. Come as you are. Start where you are. That is always enough.From a beloved novel to a spontaneous act of love from my son, from peer-reviewed science to a 14th century poet — I weave together the stories, the research, and the reminders that the light within you has never gone out. It may be quiet. It may be flickering. But it is there, and it has been there your whole life. I hope this episode helps you see it.Quote of the week: "I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being." — Hafiz of ShirazFina's 2025 Reading ListThe 48 Laws of Power — Robert GreeneThe Prince — Niccolò MachiavelliThe Art of War — Sun TzuQuotations from the Works of Mao Tse-Tung — Mao ZedongRight Thing Right Now — Ryan HolidayAwaken the Giant Within — Tony RobbinsThe Big Leap — Gay HendricksEmotional Intelligence — Bradberry & GreavesA Return to Love — Marianne WilliamsonNo Mud No Lotus — Thich Nhat HanhTao Te Ching — Translated by Stephen MitchellMindful Investor — Maria GonzalezEducated — Tara WestoverSlaughterhouse-Five — Kurt Vonnegut1929 — Andrew Ross SorkinBooks ReferencedDoerr, Anthony. All the Light We Cannot See. Scribner, 2014.Frankl, Viktor E. Man's Search for Meaning. Beacon Press, 1959.Greene, Robert. The 48 Laws of Power. Viking Press, 1998.Holiday, Ryan. The Obstacle Is the Way. Portfolio/Penguin, 2014.Hanh, Thich Nhat. Mud and Lotus. Parallax Press.Westover, Tara. Educated. Random House, 2018.Peer-Reviewed ResearchCunha, L.F., et al. "Positive Psychology and Gratitude Interventions: A Randomized Clinical Trial." Frontiers in Psychology, Vol. 10, March 2019. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00584Martínez-Martí, M.L., et al. "The Effects of Gratitude Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." PubMed Central. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10393216/Lundman, B., et al. "Inner Strength — A Systematic Review of Qualitative Empirical Studies." PubMed Central,1990–2024. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12375945/Holmedal Byrne & Gustafsson. "Resilience Theory: Core Concepts and Research Insights." Cited in Positive Psychology, 2024. https://positivepsychology.com/resilience-theory/PoetryHafiz of Shiraz. "I Wish I Could Show You." 14th century. English translation widely attributed to Daniel Ladinsky, The Gift, Penguin Compass, 1999.MediaAll the Light We Cannot See. Netflix series, 2023. Directed Let's go, let's get it done.Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org
Going back ten years to 2016, Sarah and Catherine Gilmore (@GilmoreGuide) dive into the annual Bookish Time Capsule episode and revisit the book world from that year. They cover big bookish highlights — from the buzziest books of the year to the award winners — along with what was happening in the wider world at the time. They also look back at their own reading from 2016, including their favorite releases, and share a quick round-up of listener-submitted favorites. This episode is overflowing with great backlist titles to add to your TBR! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights The big news that was going on outside the book world Book stories and trends that dominated 2016 The 2016 books that have had staying power Big books and award winners for the year Reading in the blog years before the Rock Your Reading Tracker Sarah's and Catherine's personal 2016 reading stats Listener-submitted favorites from 2016 2016 Bookish Time Capsule [1:45] The World Beyond Books Bad Blood by John Carreyrou (2018)| Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:09] To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:59] My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:11] Ferrante's true identity has never been confirmed, despite multiple attempts by journalists and various theories pointing to different people. Book Industry Sales and Trends Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J. K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:02] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:10] Killing the Rising Sun by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:21] A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:36] Me Before You by Jojo Moyes (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:40] To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:45] All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:57] The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:12] Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:16] StrengthsFinder 2.0 from Gallup (2007) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:20] When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:30] The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:33] After You by Jojo Moyes (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:49] The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:52] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:59] Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter (2016)| Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:36] Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow (2004) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:49] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:04] Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:05] The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George (English Translation, 2015) | Amazon| Bookshop.org [13:32] My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman (English Translation, 2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:39] In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:51] Big Books of 2016 It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:47] A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 2) by Sarah J. Maas (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:28] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:25] Pines (Wayward Pines, 1) by Blake Crouch (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:57] Recursion by Blake Crouch (2019) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:17] A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[18:34] Rules of Civility by Amor Towles (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:58] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:29] James by Percival Everett (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:42] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:51] Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:10] When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:28] Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:46] Born a Crime by Trevor Noah (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:19] Award Winners of 2016 The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:54] The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:06] Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:35] The Sellout by Paul Beatty (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:51] Let Me Die In His Footsteps by Lori Roy (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:50] Before the Fall by Noah Hawley (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:56] All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:05] Catherine's Top Books Forty Rooms by Olga Grushin (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:46] A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[28:11] The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:35] The Windsor Affair by Melanie Benjamin (June 2, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:03] Before the Wind by Jim Lynch (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:57] Miller's Valley by Anna Quindlen (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:57] Miss Jane by Brad Watson (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:48] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:57] Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist by Sunil Yapa (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:08] Adnan's Story by Rabia Chaudry (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:40] Sarah's Top Books Commonwealth by Ann Patchett (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:45] Shelter by Jung Yun (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:58] All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun (2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:06] The Mothers by Brit Bennett (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:16] My Name Is Lucy Barton (Amgash, 1) by Elizabeth Strout (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:22] Oh William! (Amgash, 3) by Elizabeth Strout (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:38] Tell Me Everything (Amgash, 5) by Elizabeth Strout (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:47] Only Love Can Break Your Heart by Ed Tarkington (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:05] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:30] Tender by Belinda McKeon (US Release, 2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:44] The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:03] When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[42:05] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:31] Listeners' Top Books A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[44:14] The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:19] A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 2) by Sarah J. Maas (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:35] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:47] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:01] Born a Crime by Trevor Noah (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:24] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:30] Beartown by Fredrik Backman (English Translation, 2017) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:32] Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:40] The Unseen World by Liz Moore (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:45] Long Bright River by Liz Moore (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:58] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:00] The Mothers by Brit Bennett (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:16]
Most stories frame conflict as something happening "out there"—a villain to defeat, an obstacle to overcome, or a problem to solve. But the most powerful character arcs aren't really about defeating the antagonist. They're about the protagonist reclaiming agency. In this episode, we explore the deeper difference between internal conflict vs. external conflict and why strong stories use external conflict not just to create tension, but to force meaningful inner change. We also look at how stories can unintentionally weaken their protagonists when they place too much emphasis on blaming the antagonist—and how the strongest character arcs instead move from projection to responsibility. We'll discuss: Why external conflict is often a mirror for internal conflict How focusing too much on the antagonist's culpability can weaken character agency Why stories about blame often feel hollow How powerful character arcs reclaim responsibility and sovereignty Practical questions you can use to strengthen your own characters We'll also examine examples from Encanto, All the Light We Cannot See, Jane Eyre, and Harry Potter to see how the most meaningful victories in story often come not from changing external circumstances, but from changing how the protagonist shows up within them. If you've ever wondered how to deepen your character arcs or better align your plot with your story's thematic meaning, this episode offers practical insights into how internal and external conflict work together to create powerful transformation. Read the full transcript: https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/internal-conflict-vs-external-conflict-character-arc
On this episode, I bring back Sam Wilmes from episode 1 to celebrate 100 episodes of Books with Betsy so she can interview me! I am the guest on this episode so if you've ever wanted to hear my answers to my interview questions, here it is! We talk about a ton of books and somehow I neglected to talk about Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel which is one of my absolute favorite books. I am sure I will continue to think about more and more books that I didn't discuss because there are so many amazing books out there! Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy's reading: What We Can Know by Ian McEwan Heart the Lover by Lily King Books Highlighted by Betsy: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 1984 by George Orwell Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix No Exit by Taylor Adams Trust by Hernan Diaz The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer Seven Empty Houses by Samanta Schweblin Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman The Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death by Daniel Pinkwater All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page. Other books mentioned in this episode: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli Redwall by Brian Jacques Amelia's Notebook by Marissa Moss Sunny: Diary One, California Diaries by Ann M. Martin Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh Bloomability by Sharon Creech Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech A Winkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata Earthlings by Sayaka Murata Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Brawler by Lauren Groff Little Eyes by Samanta Schweblin Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Matilda by Roald Dahl From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankwiler by E.L. Konigsburg The View from Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg The Hoboken Chicken Emergency by Daniel Pinkwater
Our teen council spoke with members of the Sunset High Youth HPV Awareness club for this podcast. They also report on their favorite recent reads and music they enjoyed after the recent Grammy Awards. The Youth HPV Awareness Club seeks to help teens understand how reduce their cancer risk. To learn more about the group and their work, check their Instagram page or the larger organization that supports teens across the state. https://www.instagram.com/sunset_youthchamps https://youthhpvchampions.org/ We also discuss two new books that are coming soon. Which one would you read? Midnight on the Celestial by Julia Alexandra In Time With You by Kristin Dwyer Other books discussed during the podcast. Some of these are adult books, so make sure to check age ranges on the titles if you aren't sure the book is right for you. Pablo Neruda Odes All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong Frankenstein by Mary Shelley An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir A Game of Thrones by George RR Martin Music we love right now. Bad Bunny J. Cole Bob Dylan Hayley Williams Tate McRae
This is episode 5 in the third season of The Directors Take Podcast. In this week's special episode your hosts Marcus Anthony Thomas and Oz Arshad were joined for a LIVE conversation at the wonderful venue of MetFilm School Manchester by acclaimed actor Corin Silva. Corin is a rising star in the Film & TV industry with roles in SAS Rogue Heroes, Masters of the Air, All the Light We Cannot See and the upcoming release of the BAFTA nominated Wasteman. He is also a big advocate of short filmmaking and has featured in over 100 short films. As ever, this conversation breaks down his pathway into acting, his process and we uncover his thoughts on the Actor/Director relationship. Credits Music by Oliver Wegmüller Socials The Directors' Take: Twitter (X) & Instagram Marcus: Twitter (X) & Instagram Oz:Instagram Corin: Instagram & IMDb If you have any questions relating to the episode or have topics you would like covering in future releases, reach out to us at TheDirectorsTake@Outlook.com
This is a very special episode for me as I introduce you to a dear friend and member of my team, Emma Price. Emma is an educator, speaker, and advocate whose work explores motherhood, disability, infertility, and resilience. With over twelve years in elementary education, she began her career as a classroom teacher and later became a private tutor specializing in literacy and executive functioning, helping students build confidence and independence. Emma now serves as my amazing Executive Assistant here at The Big Talk and makes it possible for me to support leaders globally in sharing their voices on major stages. She has spoken internationally on disability, access to education, resilience, and the power of desire, bringing a grounded, deeply human perspective to conversations about life transitions and rebuilding identity after adversity. In this episode, we'll explore: Why resilience is relative to each person's experience Emma's experience of speaking from healing, not wounds, and how this can impact your speaker journey How we successfully navigate working together while maintaining our friendship The reason your desire signals what's possible for you, and why overcoming limiting beliefs is ongoing work Emma's current favorites: Book: All the Light We Cannot See, Speaker: Emily Oster, and Podcasts: Good Hang & Landlines More from Emma Price Her SPEAK talk, Wishful Thinking Get in touch with Emma at emma.price@triciabrouk.com More from Tricia Join me LIVE for my Free Monthly Workshop Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com
On this episode, Nicole Abrahamson, Off Color Book Club Member, talks about her extremely varied reading life that is inspired by the idea of trying anything once. We also talk about the importance of talking about why you might not like a book and she drops a ton of titles that you might want to add to your TBR. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy's reading: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy There, There by Tommy Orange Books Highlighted by Nicole: East of Eden by John Steinbeck The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini The Plot Against America by Philip Roth The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy Babel by R.F. Kuang Freedom by Jonathan Franzen Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page. Other books mentioned in this episode: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr About Grace by Anthony Doerr The Most Fun We Ever Had by Clarie Lombardo Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang Yellowface by R.F. Kuang Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli
Welcome to the literary eras tour. This week, Magda and Lindsay are joined by Brittany and Dani of “The Breadcrumb Effect” podcast to discuss the literary breadcrumbs that led them from one moment in their lives to the next. Listen in to learn the books that formed the readers they've become, and all the lessons they learned along the way. You an follow The Breadcrumb Effect here! Email us! Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Books mentioned in the episode: “Half His Age“ by Jeanette McCurdy “I'm Glad My Mom Died“ by Jeanette McCurdy “In Your Dreams“ by Sarah Adams “The God of the Woods“ by Liz Moore “Long Bright River“ by Liz Moore “Villain Origin Story“ by Ruby Dixon “Bull Moon Rising“ by Ruby Dixon “Matilda“ by Roald Dahl “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom“ by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone“ by J.K. Rowling “Throne of Glass“ by Sarah J. Maas “The Babysitter's Club“ by Ann M. Martin “Nancy Drew“ by Carolyn Keene “Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley “Thirst“ by Scott Harrison “Animal Vegetable Miracle“ by Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, and Steven L. Hopp “The Omnivore's Dilemma“ by Michael Pollan “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking“ by Malcolm Gladwell “Freakanomics“ by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt “Green“ by Ted Dekker “Red“ by Ted Dekker “Wnite“ by Ted Dekker “Untamed“ by Glennon Doyle “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay“ by Michael Chabon “Percy Jackson and the Olympians“ by Rick Riordan “Twlight“ by Stephenie Meyer “A Court of Thorns and Roses“ by Sarah J. Maas “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue“ by V.E. Schwab “The Games Gods Play“ by Abigail Owens “Vesselless“ by Cortney L. Winn “Save the Cat“ by Blake Snyder “The Nightingale“ by Kristin Hannah "All the Light We Cannot See“ by Anthony Doerr “Atmosphere“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “Daisy Jones and the Six“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread
Would you keep writing if your agent told you "not yet" for ten straight years?In this episode of Books & Beyond, Tara sits down with NYT bestselling author Alka Joshi to discuss her latest novel, Six Days in Bombay.Alka reveals the incredible decade-long journey behind her debut, The Henna Artist, from a relentless agent who kept saying the book wasn't ready, through years of tireless revisions, to the "perfect timing" that landed her in Reese Witherspoon's Book Club.But for Alka, the story started much earlier. She shares her personal journey of navigating prejudice as an Indian in America; an experience that once forced her to leave her heritage behind, until she finally chose to embrace it all to tell her mother's story.She also takes us behind the scenes of her new book; how she purposefully traveled to cities like Prague, Paris, and Florence to "live" the world of her novels before meticulously reconstructing the 1937 world portrayed in Six Days in Bombay.Tara and Alka also dive into their shared love for historical fiction, their top book recommendations, and the real-life incredible women who inspired her most beloved characters.Tune in now to hear firsthand about Alka Joshi's fascinating road to publishing and her life as a storyteller!Books Mentioned in the Episode:The Joy Luck Club by Amy TanA Fine Balance by Rohinton MistryRed Azalea by Anchee MinPachinko by Min Jin LeeStories from TagoreThe Color Purple by Alice WalkerThe Inheritance of Loss by Kiran DesaiAll the Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrThe Covenant of Water by Abraham VergheseRailsong by Rahul BhattacharyaSmall Things Like These by Claire Keegan‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
“I’m interested in writing because I don’t want to sleepwalk through life. I feel like we have an appallingly brief time on earth, and we’re here to see and understand and do as much good as we can before we’re gone.” –Anthony Doerr In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Anthony talk about how the pace of travel changes the experience of travel, and what it’s like to travel as a writer (2:45); how to manage the local and the global, the specific and the universal, the concrete and the speculative, in one’s writing (12:30); how the idea of “home” influences one’s craft as a writer who travels (23:00); common mistakes writers make when writing about places and cultures they don’t know well, and humiliating travel (and book-tour) experiences (31:00). Anthony Doerr is a novelist and essayist, and short story writer. His 2014 novel All the Light We Cannot See won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, and was made into a Netflix miniseries in 2023. Books and authors mentioned: Four Seasons in Rome, by Anthony Doerr (book) The Vagabond’s Way, by Rolf Potts (book) Daniel Woodrell (novelist) Aimee Nezhukumatathil (poet and essayist) Benjamin Percy (author, essayist and comic book writer) Paul Theroux (travel writer and novelist) Bob Shacochis (novelist and literary journalist) Peter Hessler (travel writer and journalist) Tony D’Souza (novelist) Marco Polo Didn’t Go There, by Rolf Potts (book) Travels in Alaska, by John Muir (book) Lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov (book) Joseph Conrad (Polish-British novelist) Wade Davis (Canadian author and anthropologist) Jared Diamond (author and historian) Gina Ochsner (novelist and short story writer) Other links: Downton Abbey (British historical drama TV series) “My Beirut Hostage Crisis,” by Rolf Potts (travel essay) “The Hunter’s Wife,” by Anthony Doerr (short story) “Querencia,” by Suzannah Lessard (New Yorker article) Querencia (Spanish mystical concept) Jardin des Plantes (botanical garden in Paris) Corsac fox (steppe fox found in Mongolia) Pantheon (ancient Roman temple) “On Native Ground,” by Wade Davis (essay) “The Deep,” by Anthony Doerr (short story) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.
What if the best way to understand marriage is to talk to the person who sees it fall apart every day? In this episode, Danielle sits down with James Sexton, a high-stakes divorce attorney, bestselling author, and the man clients describe as “the sociopath you want on your side.” After 25 years and thousands of cases, Sexton has witnessed love at its breaking point + is sharing the unfiltered lessons that most couples never learn until it's too late. From prenups to cheating, social media to second marriages, he reveals what really destroys relationships—and what actually keeps them alive. This conversation goes way beyond the courtroom; into love, fragility, human complexity, and why marriage is both the riskiest and most rewarding gamble you'll ever take. James Sexton shares: The biggest mistakes that lead to divorce (and how to avoid them) Why 73% of divorces are initiated by women + what that really means The shocking truths about love, sex, cheating, and forgiveness he's seen firsthand Why your spouse's social media feed might be the biggest threat to your marriage What “high conflict” divorce really looks like (and why most divorces aren't that) How money complicates marriage The simple but overlooked practice that could save your relationship Why every marriage ends in either death or divorce What second marriages teach us about doing it right the first time Why James believes love isn't permanent…it's on loan Follow James Sexton on Instagram: @nycdivorcelawyer Explore his book How to Stay in Love Book Rec: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr + Unworld by Jason Green
Join us for Day1 Episode 4205 as Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields (London), preaches “The Light We Cannot See” on Luke 18:9–14. Drawing on the Pharisee and the tax collector, Wells explores humility, grace, and the dangers of self-righteousness—inviting us to see one another as gifts rather than rivals. In this Proper 25, Year C message, he weaves story and theology into a hopeful call toward community, mercy, and “being with.”
Marcia Franklin talks with Idaho author Anthony Doerr about his bestselling novel, "All the Light We Cannot See," which took ten years to research and write. The book debuted at #10 on the New York Times' Best Sellers list and received glowing reviews around the country. It also won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2015 shortly after this interview. Franklin talks with Doerr, who lives in Boise, about his novel, which depicts the lives of two European children in World War II, children whose lives ultimately intersect in war-torn Saint Malo, France. The town was nearly destroyed by Allied forces at the end of the war. Doerr discusses the book's themes, which include the power of radio during that time period, and the moral choices faced by civilians during wartime. Doerr also talks about what kept him motivated during the decade-long writing process. Originally aired: 07/10/14
“Finding your voice” might sound like a personal development cliché, but for speakers and leaders, it's the secret weapon that too many overlook. As a speaker your voice is your most important tool and mastering how to use it to its fullest effect is one of the most impactful things you can do. This isn't just about sounding ‘nice', your voice is also a signal to your audience about your confidence, clarity, and credibility (…or lack of!). My guest, Bailey Massey, is a speech therapist turned voice and dialect coach who's helped everyone from actors to execs find their vocal power — without losing their authenticity. She's worked with clients who felt like their accent was holding them back, leaders struggling to be taken seriously, and speakers who were unintentionally sabotaging their message with vocal habits they didn't even know they had. Bailey brings a refreshing, practical approach to voice work, and in this conversation, she breaks down what makes a voice sound trustworthy, what you should do about fixing your accent, and why developing your voice might be the missing link between your expertise and the impact you want to have. If you want to communicate the best version of yourself — whether on stage, in a meeting, or on video — listen up as there's gems in this episode for you. What You'll Discover: Why all powerful communication starts with the breath The biggest myths around having an accent as a speaker How your voice affects how trustworthy, approachable, and confident you seem How to make the shift from monotone to engaging without sounding forced, or fake. Tips for vocal projection that protect your voice and energise your audience Why many voices sound flat on Zoom — and the mental trick that can help you overcome this. How to build vocal confidence Where to start if you would like to develop your voice Bailey's favourite success stories from clients who found their voice and changed their life Enjoy! If you'd like to watch the video of the episode, you can do that here: All things Bailey: Website: https://baileymasseyglobal.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baileymassey/ Books & Resources*: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Speaking Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: Share this show on X, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)
NBN host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Jack Wang about his novel, The Riveter (HarperVia, 2025). In the vein of All the Light We Cannot See, a cross-cultural love story set against the dramatic backdrop of the Allied invasion of Europe during WWII. Vancouver, 1942. Josiah Chang arrives in the bustling city ready to make a new life for himself. The Second World War is in full swing, and Josiah, like so many Canadians, wants to prove his loyalty by serving his country. But Chinese Canadians are barred from joining the army out of fear they might expect citizenship in return. So, Josiah heads to the shipyard where he finds work as a riveter, fastening together the ribs and steel plates of Victory ships. One night, Josiah spots Poppy singing at a navy club. Despite their different backgrounds, they fall for each other instantly, and soon Josiah is spending his nights at Poppy's small wartime house. Their starry-eyed romance lasts until Poppy's father comes to visit and the harsh reality of their situation is made clear. Determined to prove himself to Poppy, her parents, and the world, Josiah travels to Toronto where he's finally given the chance to enlist. Josiah rises to the occasion, but is the world changing as fast as his dreams… From the critically acclaimed author of We Two Alone, Jack Wang's gorgeous debut novel explores what one man must sacrifice to belong in the only home he has ever truly known. About Jack Wang: JACK WANG is the author of the story collection WE TWO ALONE (House of Anansi Press, 2020; HarperVia, 2021), shortlisted for the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize and winner of the Danuta Gleed Literary Award from the Writers' Union of Canada for best debut collection in English. His fiction has appeared in Brick, PRISM international, The Malahat Review, The New Quarterly, The Humber Literary Review, and Joyland and has been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and longlisted for the Journey Prize. In 2014–15, he held the David T. K. Wong Creative Writing Fellowship at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, and in 2020, he was awarded a residency at Historic Joy Kogawa House in Vancouver. He holds an MFA from the University of Arizona and a PhD from Florida State University, and he is an associate professor in the Department of Writing at Ithaca College. Originally from Vancouver, he lives in Ithaca, New York, with his wife, novelist Angelina Mirabella, and their two daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
NBN host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Jack Wang about his novel, The Riveter (HarperVia, 2025). In the vein of All the Light We Cannot See, a cross-cultural love story set against the dramatic backdrop of the Allied invasion of Europe during WWII. Vancouver, 1942. Josiah Chang arrives in the bustling city ready to make a new life for himself. The Second World War is in full swing, and Josiah, like so many Canadians, wants to prove his loyalty by serving his country. But Chinese Canadians are barred from joining the army out of fear they might expect citizenship in return. So, Josiah heads to the shipyard where he finds work as a riveter, fastening together the ribs and steel plates of Victory ships. One night, Josiah spots Poppy singing at a navy club. Despite their different backgrounds, they fall for each other instantly, and soon Josiah is spending his nights at Poppy's small wartime house. Their starry-eyed romance lasts until Poppy's father comes to visit and the harsh reality of their situation is made clear. Determined to prove himself to Poppy, her parents, and the world, Josiah travels to Toronto where he's finally given the chance to enlist. Josiah rises to the occasion, but is the world changing as fast as his dreams… From the critically acclaimed author of We Two Alone, Jack Wang's gorgeous debut novel explores what one man must sacrifice to belong in the only home he has ever truly known. About Jack Wang: JACK WANG is the author of the story collection WE TWO ALONE (House of Anansi Press, 2020; HarperVia, 2021), shortlisted for the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize and winner of the Danuta Gleed Literary Award from the Writers' Union of Canada for best debut collection in English. His fiction has appeared in Brick, PRISM international, The Malahat Review, The New Quarterly, The Humber Literary Review, and Joyland and has been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and longlisted for the Journey Prize. In 2014–15, he held the David T. K. Wong Creative Writing Fellowship at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, and in 2020, he was awarded a residency at Historic Joy Kogawa House in Vancouver. He holds an MFA from the University of Arizona and a PhD from Florida State University, and he is an associate professor in the Department of Writing at Ithaca College. Originally from Vancouver, he lives in Ithaca, New York, with his wife, novelist Angelina Mirabella, and their two daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
NBN host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Jack Wang about his novel, The Riveter (HarperVia, 2025). In the vein of All the Light We Cannot See, a cross-cultural love story set against the dramatic backdrop of the Allied invasion of Europe during WWII. Vancouver, 1942. Josiah Chang arrives in the bustling city ready to make a new life for himself. The Second World War is in full swing, and Josiah, like so many Canadians, wants to prove his loyalty by serving his country. But Chinese Canadians are barred from joining the army out of fear they might expect citizenship in return. So, Josiah heads to the shipyard where he finds work as a riveter, fastening together the ribs and steel plates of Victory ships. One night, Josiah spots Poppy singing at a navy club. Despite their different backgrounds, they fall for each other instantly, and soon Josiah is spending his nights at Poppy's small wartime house. Their starry-eyed romance lasts until Poppy's father comes to visit and the harsh reality of their situation is made clear. Determined to prove himself to Poppy, her parents, and the world, Josiah travels to Toronto where he's finally given the chance to enlist. Josiah rises to the occasion, but is the world changing as fast as his dreams… From the critically acclaimed author of We Two Alone, Jack Wang's gorgeous debut novel explores what one man must sacrifice to belong in the only home he has ever truly known. About Jack Wang: JACK WANG is the author of the story collection WE TWO ALONE (House of Anansi Press, 2020; HarperVia, 2021), shortlisted for the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize and winner of the Danuta Gleed Literary Award from the Writers' Union of Canada for best debut collection in English. His fiction has appeared in Brick, PRISM international, The Malahat Review, The New Quarterly, The Humber Literary Review, and Joyland and has been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and longlisted for the Journey Prize. In 2014–15, he held the David T. K. Wong Creative Writing Fellowship at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, and in 2020, he was awarded a residency at Historic Joy Kogawa House in Vancouver. He holds an MFA from the University of Arizona and a PhD from Florida State University, and he is an associate professor in the Department of Writing at Ithaca College. Originally from Vancouver, he lives in Ithaca, New York, with his wife, novelist Angelina Mirabella, and their two daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/historical-fiction
This special author interview pulled from our archives is Part 2 of our conversation with bestselling writer Anthony Doerr, author of Pulitzer Prize-winning All the Light We Cannot See, as well as best-sellers Cloud Cuckoo Land and Four Seasons in Rome. Be sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven't already! As the conversation continues, Anthony tells the story of finding out he had won the prestigious Rome Prize literally the same day his twin sons were born, and what it took for he and his wife to make the monumental decision to pack up their newborns and move to Rome for a year. He also explains how writing a book set in a foreign city can change your experience of the place. He also discusses his work as the editor of The Best American Short Stories 2019. Find Anthony on Instagram or at his website. ***The Bittersweet Life podcast has been on the air for an impressive 10+ years! In order to help newer listeners discover some of our earlier episodes, every Friday we are now airing an episode from our vast archives! Enjoy!*** ***Katy's sister Dana has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 agressive brain cancer. To help with the staggering medical costs—her specialist is outside her insurance network—as well of the costs of temporarily relocating to San Francsico for her treatments, please consider donating to her GoFundMe. Anything you can contribute will be extremely helpful. Thank you.*** ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: For the third year in a row, we are hosting an intimate group of listeners for a magical and unforgettable week in Rome, this October 2025! Discover the city with us as your guides, seeing a side to Rome tourists almost never see. Find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!
In this very special episode from our archives, we are joined by the award-winning, best-selling writer, Anthony Doerr, author of All the Light We Cannot See, Cloud Cuckoo Land, and Four Seasons in Rome, among others. Anthony shares his writing journey with Katy, from his earliest beginnings as an amateur writer to the challenges of writing from the perspective of a young blind girl in All the Light We Cannot See. He also shares how he got the idea for this book that would go on to become a world-wide sensation, and why it took him a decade to write. Also, don't miss part two of this episode where Anthony delves into his time living in Rome and the memoir that resulted from it. Find Anthony on Instagram or at his website. ***The Bittersweet Life podcast has been on the air for an impressive 10+ years! In order to help newer listeners discover some of our earlier episodes, every Friday we are now airing an episode from our vast archives! Enjoy!*** ***Katy's sister Dana has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 agressive brain cancer. To help with the staggering medical costs—her specialist is outside her insurance network—as well of the costs of temporarily relocating to San Francsico for her treatments, please consider donating to her GoFundMe. Anything you can contribute will be extremely helpful. Thank you.*** ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: For the third year in a row, we are hosting an intimate group of listeners for a magical and unforgettable week in Rome, this October 2025! Discover the city with us as your guides, seeing a side to Rome tourists almost never see. Find out more here. ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!
Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup built to help authors succeed. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. As an author and writing coach, she knows that the first page of any book has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. So she thought to ask your favorite master storytellers how they do their magic to hook you. Holly lives in Marin County with her family and two Labrador retrievers, and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, swimming and pretending to surf. To learn more about her books and writing coaching services, please follow her on IG + X @hollylynnpayne or visit hollylynnpayne.com.Tune in and reach out:If you're an aspiring writer or a book lover, this episode of Page One offers a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice. I offer these conversations as a testament to the magic that happens when master storytellers share their secrets and experiences. We hope you are inspired to tune into the full episode for more insights. Keep writing, keep reading, and remember—the world needs your stories. If I can help you tell your own story, or help improve your first page, please reach out @hollylynnpayne or visit hollylynnpayne.com.You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes. If you're interested in getting writing tips and the latest podcast episode updates with the world's beloved master storytellers, please sign up for my new Substack newsletter, Power of Page One. You can also learn more about me at hollylynnpayne.com and follow me @hollylynnpayne on Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads, and Facebook. Your email address is always private and you can always unsubscribe anytime! The Page One Podcast is created on a houseboat in Sausalito, California and is a labor of love in service to writers and book lovers. My intention is to inspire, educate and celebrate. Be well and keep reading, and please join us at POP1, The Power of Page One. Thank you for being a part of my creative community on Substack! In service,Holly Thank you for listening to the Page One Podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I loved hosting, producing, and editing it. If you liked it too, here are three ways to share the love:Please share it on social and tag @hollylynnpayne.Leave a review on your favorite podcast players. Tell your friends. Please keep in touch by signing up to receive my Substack newsletter with the latest episodes each month. Delivered to your inbox with a smile. You can contact me at @hollylynnpayne on IG or send me a message on my website, hollylynnpayne.com.For the love of books and writers,Holly Lynn Payne@hollylynnpaynehost, author, writing coachwww.hollylynnpayne.com
Send us a textIn today's episode, I am chatting with James Arnett. James was born and raised in Winnipeg in Canada and graduated in Arts and Law at the University of Manitoba and Harvard Law School. He has been a senior partner of a major Canadian law firm, CEO of a prominent Canadian public company and Chair of an Ontario utility. Along the way, he wrote articles for law review journals, newspapers and magazines, but recently has turned to writing historical fiction. He enjoys trekking, Kayaking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. He lives with his wife, Alix, in Toronto and has 4 children and 5 grandsons. His latest novel, The Monmouth Manifest, was published in September last year. In this episode, we chatted about the high percentage of author guest who have been lawyers and then have turned to writing. The importance of good writing while practicing law. His path to getting into writing that started with writing a treatment for a movie. It did not get picked up but then it was suggested he turn it into a novel. He realized he enjoyed and was actually good at writing dialogue. One thing he loves about writing is you get a piece or nugget of history and then you build the plot around it. Key Highlights:The high percentage of former lawyers who transition into writing careersThe role of writing in law and how it helps develop storytelling skillsJames's journey from legal writing to historical fictionThe experience of writing a movie treatment and transitioning it into a novelThe joy of discovering historical nuggets and weaving them into engaging narrativesHow James realized he enjoyed and was good at writing dialogueThe thrill of taking a historical event and building a plot around itConnect with James Arnett:WebsitePurchase James' books:The Monmouth ManifestoBean FateBooks and authors mentioned in the episode:Graham Greene booksAnthony Trollope booksThe Sympathizer by Viet Thanh NguyenAll the Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrThe Howe Dynasty by Julie FlavellBook FlightFor Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest HemingwayBleak House by Charles DickensA Gentleman in Moscow by Amor TowlesReady for a monthly literary adventure? We now have the BFF Book Club. Join us each month to explore a new book. After reading, connect with fellow book lovers and meet the author in a live interview! Can't make it live? Don't worry—we'll send you the recording. You can find all our upcoming book club selections HERE. Support the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website
Lisa discusses Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. This was published in 2021 and brings together a wide range of characters ranging from Constantinople 1453 to Idaho in 2020. These characters will ultimately be connected by the fictional book Cloud Cuckoo Land. Books discussed: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr The Overstory by Richard Powers For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.
In this episode, CG Spectrum's Chief Creative Officer Jeremy Chinn interviews Emmy-nominated VFX Supervisor and CG Spectrum alum Charlie Lehmer. Charlie shares his inspiring journey from aspiring filmmaker to a VFX career working on major projects like All the Light We Cannot See, Avengers: Endgame, and Deadpool & Wolverine.Discover how Charlie's unrelenting commitment set him apart—whether it was flying across the country to demonstrate his commitment to a gig, learning advanced tools like Nuke and Maya while working full-time, or simply making the best sandwiches to show his dedication to craft. He reflects on the challenges and rewards of his career, the critical role of mentorship, and his advice for aspiring VFX professionals looking to break into the industry. Charlie reflects on his early days, crediting CG Spectrum's flexible, mentor-led training in 3D Modeling and Nuke VFX for helping him bridge the gap between production and post-production, and allowing him to stand out in the industry. Through hard work, perseverance, and a deep love for the craft, Charlie rose from entry-level roles to becoming a lead VFX supervisor. With his success story, he wants to encourage more professionals to explore specialized learning as a tool for career growth.This episode is packed with practical tips and inspiration for aspiring VFX artists and film professionals looking to carve their path in a competitive field. Don't miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode, Stephanie Majercik, a reader who reads widely, and I discuss our shared tricks for Book of the Month, why passing around books is great, and how her reading chair revolutionized her reading life. We also discuss her book club and the bookish names she has for her collection of house plants. Read & Run Chicago - The Great Believers Stephanie's Reading Chair Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy's reading: Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner Good Material by Dolly Alderton Books Highlighted by Stephanie: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habcek The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson The Midnight Library by Matt Haig People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life by Christie Tate Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan Cain All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page. Other books mentioned in this episode: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Sleeping Murder: Miss Marple's Last Case by Agatha Christie Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel by Jeannette Walls Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls BFF: A Memoir of Friendship Lost and Found by Christie Tate Lock Every Door by Riley Sager The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
English is a ravenous language, devouring words from other languages and claiming them as their own. Such is the case with one of our favorite entries in today's puzzle -- 66A, Clever person, BELESPRIT (two words, to be accurate, BEL ESPRIT). This came from the French, English laid claim to it, and, alas, promptly forgot about it, it is now considered archaic. We love it anyway, as well as all the other clues, to say nothing of the splendid theme, found in today's puzzle.Deets inside, so download, and feast upon today's episode.Show note imagery: All the Light We Cannot See, a pulitzer winning novel by Andrew DOERR.We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
We're doing something a little different today. When we were at TIFF, we had the opportunity to go to the perspectives panel -- Building Inclusive Futures: The Means of Accessibility. The panel was a discussion on accessibility and redefining perceptions of disability within the industry and beyond. The panel included Kyla Harris (chair of We Crip Film for the BFI and producer of Patrice: The Film), Viktor Korotovskyi (freelance photojournalist and the subject of Olivier Sarbil's documentary Viktor), Sean Towgood (Toronto-based writer, actor and creator of You're My Hero), Aria Mia Loberti (an American actress, writer, human rights advocate, Fulbright Scholar, and star of All the Light We Cannot See), and Olivier Sarbil (French documentary filmmaker and cinematographer of Viktor). It was moderated by Rayhan Azmat, a senior finance executive in Media and Entertainment, a disability advocate, and an accomplished keynote speaker. The conversation explores challenges, awareness, and opportunities for people living with disabilities, aiming to further inclusivity and broaden the narrative of accessibility. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast
Whether you have lost a pregnancy, an infant or an older child, or you know of someone who has, this episode is for you. Today, we honor Infant Loss Awareness Month with a very moving conversation with author, Chris Manion. We answer questions like: How do you incorporate the loss into your life? What are good strategies for seeking support? Which commonly held beliefs around pregnancy and telling the family may need to be re-considered? What do you say to someone who has lost? About Chris: Chris Manion is an award winning speaker and author of three books. You can find her book, The Light We Cannot See here: https://a.co/d/3ERa1r9 More resources for pregnancy and infant loss: Postpartum Support International (PSI) has pregnancy and infant loss support groups. Loss & Grief in Pregnancy & Postpartum | Postpartum Support International (PSI): https://www.postpartum.net PSI also lists resources such as · Compassionate Friends - comfort for loss of any child/grandchild; (has Spanish/other language versions) · Miscarriage Matters community, · M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death) is a Christian non-profit, · Miscarriage for Men, · Hope MOMMIES non-profit, · Rachel's Gift · helpline 800-944-4773, · tool to track your symptoms to discuss with a medical provider, · Sisters in Loss replaces silence with storytelling around pregnancy infant loss, and infertility of black women · Stay Legacy Foundation – virtual grief support groups including Spanish
On this episode, Jennifer Moe, a professor and former bookseller, discusses her love for books that fully envelop the reader in a setting. We reminisce about our adventures with Twilight, our shared love for library magazines, and when it might be ok to leave a note or two in a library book. She also gives some Preorder Nobody's Perfect, the book in which Jennifer has a chapter. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy's reading: My Friends by Hisham Matar Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo Books Highlighted by Jennifer: The Man Who Ate the 747 by Ben Sherwood The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn The Giant's House by Elizabeth McCracken Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling Open Book by Jessica Simpson Educated by Tara Westover Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov Cosmic Connections: Poetry in the Age of Disenchantment by Charles Taylor All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page. Other books mentioned in this episode: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen Still Life: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Becoming by Michelle Obama Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
*[REBROADCAST FROM November 2, 2023] Shawn Levy joins us to discuss directing all four episodes of the new Netflix adaptation of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All The Light We Cannot See, which tells the story of a blind French girl and German soldier who come into contact during World War II.
This week, we're hanging out in the terahertz area of the light spectrum. Sandwiched between infrared light and microwaves, terahertz has been the long-forgotten cousin of the light family. But no longer! At the Australian Synchrotron, intense and focused beams of terahertz light are used to test new materials for carbon capture, clean energy applications, and the next generation of computing.
On this episode, Allison Yates and Fernanda Wetzel come on to talk about their organization, Read and Run Chicago, a book and run club that features specific books with coordinated runs in Chicago. They describe how accessible their organization is, open to anyone who might be interested in participating, and we get to talk about some incredible books that feature information and stories that open and affirm experiences that have been historically ignored. Read and Run Chicago Fall Event Calendar Allison's Small Pack Camping Chair Italic Type book tracking Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy's reading: Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas Koresh by Stephan Talty The Stranger Upstairs by Lisa M. Matlin Books Highlighted by Allison and Fernanda: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn The Change by Kirsten Miller The Midnight Library by Matt Haig A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara The Idea of You by Robinne Lee Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language by Amanda Montell Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Letters from Cuba by Ruth Behar The Push by Ashley Audrain Other Books Mentioned in the Episode: All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page. Temper by Layne Fargo The Women by Kristin Hannah Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski The Hundred Year House by Rebecca Makkai Fieldwork: A Forager's Memoir by Iliana Regan All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Yellowface by R.F. Kuang Erasure by Percival Everett I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez
On this episode, Emily McClanathan, a Chicago Public Library superuser, discusses her love of character-driven stories and excellent prose. She also talks about how reading has helped her become a better writer, as she writes both book reviews and theater reviews in Chicago. We get into some shared loves and Emily gets to share a hot take about a book she thinks is overrated. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy's reading: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay Headshot by Rita Bullwinkle Books Highlighted by Emily:: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph Nerd: Adventures in Fandom from This Universe to the Multiverse by Maya Phillips My Mess is a Bit of a Life: Adventures in Anxiety by Georgia Pritchett Born to be Mild: Adventures for the Anxious by Rob Temple Once Upon a Tome: The Misadventures of a Rare Bookseller by Oliver Darkshire Everybody's Favorite: Tales From the World's Worst Perfectionist by Lillian Stone One in a Millenial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In by Kate Kennedy This is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch: The Joy of Loving Something - Anything - Like Your Life Depends on It by Tabitha Carvan The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristin Kobes Du Mez Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free by Linda Kay Klein Other Books Mentioned in the Episode: All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page. The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray Better the Blood by Michael Bennett Return to Blood by Michael Bennett Any Human Heart by William Boyd Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen The Eye of the World: Book One of the Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan David Copperfield by Charles Dickens Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein Zorrie by Laird Hunt Wolf Hall by Emily Mantel Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally Washington Black by Esi Edugyan
This month's book: Speedboat by Renata Adler Mixed links from the ep: Kathryn's joy journal (that's really just a normal journal) from Leuchtturm1917 Bluets by Maggie NelsonThe 5am Club by Robin Sharma Questions About Angels by Billy CollinsEve's essay on clouds & Billy CollinsThe Waves by Virginia Woolf Subscribe to Books on Gif !!!!!Possession by A.S. Byatt & Eve's review of PossessionAll the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doer & Eve's ReviewThe Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Normal People by Sally Rooney Lofty Pigeon BooksNext month's book: I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home by Lorrie Moore Our InstagramOur emailClosing poem: “We Manage Most When We Manage Small” by Linda Gregg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we're meeting more fascinating people who are Emmy contenders for their work on high-end television, which nowadays has the production quality of feature films. An Emmy contender in the realm of limited series, All the Light We Cannot See has been adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by the brilliant writer Steven Knight. It draws on the talents of many people, among them our guests, sound man Craig Henighan, cinematographer Tobias Schliessler, and casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockman.
On this episode I speak with Production Designer Simon Elliott, the brilliant Production Designer, Simon Elliott. Join us as we discuss his latest project, a limited series adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book "All the Light We Cannot See" on Netflix. Simon shares the fascinating details behind recreating World War II France, the use of real materials to authentically bring this captivating story to life including using wood from a nearby barn to construct the attic set. We'll also discuss the intricate city scaled model created, underwater sets, and explore Simon's stunning French color palette. Are you a fan of TV and film production? Do you love learning about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating your favorite shows and movies? Then you need to check out the Decorating Pages podcast! As an Emmy-winning set decorator, host Kim Wannop brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each episode, featuring interviews with some of the top names in the industry. From production designers to set decorators to prop masters, each guest offers a unique perspective on the art and craft of visual storytelling. Whether you're a film buff, a design enthusiast, or just love hearing fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, the Decorating Pages podcast is a must-listen. So why wait? Subscribe now and get ready to take a deep dive into the world of TV and film production! #DecoratingPagesPodcast #TVProduction #FilmProduction #BehindTheScenes #VisualStorytelling #SetDecorator #ProductionDesigner #PropMaster #DesignEnthusiast #FilmBuff #PodcastLove #SubscribeNow Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: Instagram: decoratingpages YouTube: Decorating Pages Podcast TicTok: @decoratingpagespodcast Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com
“I think the question has to do with American memory and what, as a nation, we are prioritizing in that memory…” Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo blends history and biography with the story of Ellen and William Craft, two remarkable people who escaped slavery, and through danger and constant challenges would become abolitionists and heroes in American history. Woo joins us to talk about her research process, the importance of preserving our past, the ever-changing notion of history and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo The Rediscovery of America by Ned Blackhawk All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead Middlemarch by George Eliot
We started the Pre-Party branch of Collider Ladies Night for artists like Aria Mia Loberti. The show is designed to highlight newer filmmakers who are undeniable stars and are bound to soar in this industry while changing it for the better both in front of and behind the lens. That is Loberti.Loberti is in the midst of celebrating her first professional acting role ever, a performance that earned her a Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series nomination at the Independent Spirit Awards. She leads the Netflix limited series All the Light We Cannot See as Marie-Laure LeBlanc, a blind French teenager who flees German-occupied Paris with her father (Mark Ruffalo) to live with her uncle (Hugh Laurie) in St. Malo where he transmits secret radio broadcasts as part of the resistance. When her father fails to return home, Marie continues the broadcasts herself, transmissions that continue to be highly valuable to the resistance and also serve as opportunities for Marie to try to reconnect with her father.In celebration of her work in All the Light We Cannot See, Loberti joined me for a Collider Ladies Night Pre-Party conversation to explain how she scored the role of a lifetime and how the series has given her an incredibly strong foundation as she moves forward with her wildly promising career in Hollywood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inbal Shani is the chief product officer at GitHub, where she leads core product management, along with product strategy, marketing, open source, and communities, including the development of GitHub Copilot. Prior to joining GitHub, she led engineering and product teams at Amazon and Microsoft. In today's conversation, we discuss:• What Inbal believes is overhyped and underhyped in the rapidly changing field of AI• How AI-driven code generation is changing software development• Her take on whether AI will replace developers• How software development looks in 3 to 5 years• How product teams operate at GitHub• GitHub's Next team, and other ways the company fosters a culture of innovation• The success metrics and philosophy behind GitHub's Copilot—Brought to you by Jira Product Discovery—Atlassian's new prioritization and roadmapping tool built for product teams | Sanity—The most customizable content layer to power your growth engine | HelpBar by Chameleon—The free in-app universal search solution built for SaaS—Find the transcript for this episode and all past episodes at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/episodes/. Today's transcript will be live by 8 a.m. PT.—Where to find Inbal Shani:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inbalshani/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Inbal's background(04:17) Why generative AI is not going to replace developers in the near future (05:54) Why AI-driven testing is underhyped(07:48) What the next 3 to 5 years will look like(10:13) Stats around the use of GitHub Copilot (12:07) How Copilot enables engineers to work more efficiently(13:38) Common mistakes when adopting AI into your workflows(16:42) How GitHub operationalizes “dogfooding”(18:46) The philosophy behind Copilot(20:24) Copilot's success metrics(24:54) How Copilot encourages collaboration(26:37) What we lose when AI writes code for us(29:35) A retrospective on the generative AI space(30:47) Inbal's thoughts on the future of AI(32:35) How to make space for innovative product ideas(34:37) How GitHub stays on the cutting edge of innovation(36:44) The GitHub Next team(39:20) Advice for early product managers(42:17) Inbal's “biggest learning” from her career(45:34) Inbal's closing thoughts(46:19) Lightning round—Referenced:• How to measure and improve developer productivity | Nicole Forsgren (Microsoft Research, GitHub, Google): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/how-to-measure-and-improve-developer-productivity-nicole-forsgren-microsoft-research-github-goo/• DORA: https://dora.dev/• The role of AI in product development | Ryan J. Salva (VP of Product at GitHub, Copilot): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-role-of-ai-in-new-product-development-ryan-j-salva-vp-of-product-at-github-copilot/• GitHub Universe 2023 day 2 keynote: The productivity platform for all developers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_o9kFPVeiw• Satya Nadella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyanadella/• TomTom: https://www.tomtom.com/• Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success: https://www.amazon.com/Failing-Forward-Turning-Mistakes-Stepping/dp/0785288570/• Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996• Turning the Flywheel: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great: https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Flywheel-Monograph-Accompany-Great/dp/0062933795• Dare to Lead Like a Girl: How to Survive and Thrive in the Corporate Jungle: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Like-Girl-Corporate/dp/1538163527• All the Light We Cannot See on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81083008• The Wheel of Time on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Wheel-Time-Season-1/dp/B09F59CZ7R—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe
In this episode, for the first time ever, we answer questions submitted by our listeners! We answer questions like: How have we healed in our identity as mother, daughter, sister, and bride? How to handle the pressure of people relying on you for spiritual improvement? How to cultivate a life that reflects beauty? How to heal from childhood sexual trauma? How has our faith evolved over the different seasons in our lives? The difference between being too nice and choosing mercy? And more! Heather's One Thing - Her daughter's art and the beauty of Catholic artists building each other up and rejoicing in the talent of others. Heather's Other One thing - Tammy Peterson's Rosary Testimony Sister Miriam's One Thing - Sausage, Potato, and Kale Soup Michelle's One Thing - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr and the new Netflix series based on the book Other Resources Mentioned: Be Healed and Be Restored by Dr. Bob Schuchts The Wounded Heart by Dan Allender Restore the Glory Podcast The Forgiving Life by Dr. Robert Enright Forgiveness Meditation from Sr. Miriam Seeking Healing Through Forgiveness SEEK 2019 with Sr. Miriam and Fr. John Burns The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope by Curt Thompson Anatomy of a Soul by Curt Thompson The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Way of the Heart Podcast Wild at Heart Podcast Journal Questions: What area of your identity (daughter, sister, mother, bride) has the Lord done the most healing in your life? Who do I feel unable to forgive? Who can I make myself more available to as a friend? Discussion Questions: How can you intentionally bring beauty into your everyday life? How does God want to meet you with prayer that aligns with the rhythms of your current season? What boundaries do you sense a need to implement?
In today's episode of the podcast, Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin chat about contemporary french novels they enjoyed in the last few years. Interested in joining the 2024 Bootcamp? Here are the details! Contemporary French Novels: Reliving the Joys of France Through Literature For many travelers who have experienced the allure of France, reading books set in that picturesque country often becomes a way to relive their adventures and memories. There's a unique joy in immersing oneself in a narrative that unfolds in familiar streets, among the charming cafes, or within the historic walls that one may have walked through during their vacations in France. This connection between travel and literature is profound and personal, offering a portal back to those cherished moments. Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast Supporting the Podcast with Your Purchases Podcast supporters Bootcamp 2024 Annie and Elyse about Favorite French Novels Facebook group moderator Jenny, keeps a list of books set in France or by French authors The only street in Paris, Elaine Sciolino Le Memoires d'Hadrien Elyse's list of Favourite Books set in France or by French Authors Fred Vargas Bernard Minier Martin Walker Tracy Chevalier Historical Novels Kate Mosse Books about World War II Sarah's Key, Tatiana de Ronay All the Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr Annie Arnault Marguerite Duras Youcenar L'Élégance du Hérisson Simone Weil Thank you Patrons Monthly meetings with patrons Planning a trip to France? Annie and Patricia: Possible Problems during the Paris Olympics Copyright
This week Melanie and I discuss what we won't be cooking for Thanksgiving (here's a hint: TURKEY), as well as the latest with our respective football programs and their coaching searches. We also break down my recent experiences at a couple of concerts, and Melanie shares about some of her post-live show introverting. There's some delightful bonus content at the end of the episode (an excerpt from our recent Patreon episode with Cole Cubelic), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - 2023 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: - All the Light We Cannot See on Netflix - Melanie's chocolate ice box pudding - 12th Man walk-on kick-off team - Greg Knox rides a four-wheeler into the locker room - Auburn Fansatol - The Crown on Netflix - Travis Kelce article in Wall Street Journal Magazine - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - set of 4 Santa mugs - Zesica chunky knit pullover 1/4 zip - Bio Ionic long barrel curling iron - Trader Joe's Holiday Unexpected Cheddar spread - Thrive Causemetics Impact-FULL smoothing lipstick in Maya - our most recent Patreon episode with Cole Cubelic - subscribe to Cole's podcast - follow Cole on Instagram Note: As Amazon and LTK affiliate members, we earn income from qualifying purchases. Sponsors: - Masterclass (use this link to get two memberships for the price of one) - AG1 (use this link for a free one-year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase) - Prose (use this link for 50% off your first subscription order) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOOFREE for free breakfast for life)
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In this podcast, the hosts Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) and special guests, Ariel (@thatotherariel) and DM Filly (@dmfilly) discuss All the Light We Cannot See on Netflix. Next week, they will cover Upload Season 3.
New York Times reporter Mark Mazzetti says prior to Oct. 7, Israel's leadership was focused on an attack by Iran and its proxies —not Hamas. "They were ... myopic about what the true threat was."TV critic David Bianculli reviews the Netflix miniseries adaptation of All the Light We Cannot See.
Post Show Recaps: LIVE TV & Movie Podcasts with Rob Cesternino
In this podcast, the hosts Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) and Jess Sterling (@thejesssterling) discuss all of Bodies. Next week, they will discuss All the Light We Cannot See on Netflix.
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