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Chris and Erik cover a potty training breakthrough powered by Pac-Man underwear, the back to school clothes racket, and a sunglasses compliment that went very wrong. They talk the new Matt Rife and Owen Wilson movie, a British crime drama that reveals a character's arm three episodes in with zero warning, the Angel Reese missed layup meme, and the bleak little movies that mobile game ads have become. Plus the MLK AI videos that got Sora shut down, AI porn and the OnlyFans empowerment debate, Lana Rhoades asking Google to erase her past, the Lindsay Clancy case and the people farming it for content, and Alex Cooper's non-answer to the Dave Portnoy memoir claim.Get two extra episodes every month at https://Patreon.com/TheGoldenHourPodcastTo submit to the show email: thegoldenhoursubs@gmail.com or Dropbox Link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/fqtbexhxyaky9X8f8MV1In the subject line, specify whether your submission is King It or Sting It, Debate Club, Rip My Drip, Relationship Advice, or Flaunt My Aunt. In the body of the email, include the attachment, your name, where you're from, and in the case of Flaunt My Aunt, the name of your relative.SUBSCRIBE to The Golden Hour Podcast: http://www.youtube.com/c/KingandtheSting Get your King and the Sting merch at https://thicccboy.com/collections/sale-home-pageFollow #TheGoldenHourInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.golden....Twitter:https://twitter.com/the_golden_hrFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingandtheStingAnd check out Brendan, Chris, & Erik on social media!Brendan Schaub:https://www.instagram.com/brendanschaubhttps://twitter.com/BrendanSchaubhttps://www.facebook.com/OfficialBren...Chris D'Elia:https://twitter.com/chrisdeliahttps://www.instagram.com/chrisdelia/https://www.facebook.com/chrisdeliaof...Erik Griffin:https://twitter.com/ErikGriffinhttps://instagram.com/erikgriffinhttps://www.facebook.com/erikgriffinc...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A threat is not a strategy, and it definitely is not a negotiating position. We sit down with Ambassador Chas Freeman to unpack why talk of “decapitation,” demands for compensation, and shifting US red lines do not move Iran toward a deal, they push everything toward attrition and escalation. Freeman argues credibility is the real currency of diplomacy, and once a country's signature stops meaning what it says, rivals and allies start planning around that reality. We dig into the memorandum of understanding that was supposed to set basic terms for de-escalation, including constraints on threats, questions around sanctions and frozen assets, and the high-stakes reality of the Strait of Hormuz. Freeman explains why shipping volumes matter to global oil prices and supply chains, and why public claims of US control can backfire when markets and other governments see a different picture on the water. We also talk about practical limits, including munitions shortages and the strain of projecting power far from home. From there, we widen the lens to US reputation with Russia and China, the risk calculus around Taiwan, and the pressure points that shape Washington's relationship with Israel as Netanyahu signals open defiance on Gaza and disarmament terms. We close by challenging the idea of war reparations in this conflict and what “winning” even means when diplomacy collapses. If you want clearer thinking on US Iran policy, Middle East security, the Strait of Hormuz, and the credibility crisis shaping global politics, listen through and share your take. Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

Welcome to episode 467 of Growers Daily! We cover: Today we are talking about Low Key Farm Tools that Work Hard in the Market Garden (starting with important pocket-size tools) and we're talking BATS! We are a Non-Profit! 

We dive back in to our conversation with Tina Shauf-Bajar, organizer with GABRIELA Oakland, and Lubna Morrar, with the Palestinian Feminist Collective. After sharing our histories of migration and displacement in Part 1, we discuss how these legacies continue to shape our communities – our identities, relationships, and sense of belonging – in the diaspora today. If you haven't listened to Even in Our Dreams Part 1, Episode 6 of Rising For Our Motherlands, we encourage you to go back to listen now.Lubna Morrar is poet, hairstylist and makeup artist. She is a Palestinian community organizer and activist from the Bay Area.Tina Shauf-Bajar is a Filipino community organizing, singer and culture worker who has long been involved in migrant rights organizing, connecting struggles in her homeland to those faced by workers in the Bay Area.Together we explore how re-membering our languages, food and cultural practices are antidotes to resist pressures like assimilation and generational separation from our lands. We reflect on how embodying dignity becomes a powerful act of resistance and resilience, on the importance of cultural production as a strategy, and make space to freedom dream.Special thanks to Kendall of We Rise and KPFA for hosting us as we recorded our conversation.This episode features poetry, Try Not To Cry (a poem for Gaza) by Lubna Morrar, an excerpt from Algerian revolutionary Frantz Fanon's 1961 book The Wretched of the Earth narrated in the 2014 documentary called "Concerning Violence", and chants from a Bay Area protest.Featured music: A Time To Cry by Rim Banna, Gangsta Warrior by Mass Bass (which includes the vocals of Tina Shauf-Bajar),  Organizing Steadily by Power Struggle, Amihan & RAHSELLA, G'areeb Fi Bladi (Stranger in My Own Country) by DAM, and Palestine Will Never Die by Lowkey featuring Mai Khalil.

Men playing in women's sports takes center stage in the national debate – as the Senate postpones a key vote on college sports over the issue. President Trump says the US is “low-keying” its negotiations with Iran – as Iran-backed terrorists strike a key port in the Red Sea. And alarming allegations lead RFK Jr to crack down on a major organ procurement organization, while the DEA bans the controversial drug 7-OH. Reporting from Lynden Blake and Amanda Prestigiacomo. Plus, we speak with Steve Yates, a national security expert at The Heritage Foundation. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 3030- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Alliance Defending Freedom - https://JoinADF.com/WIRE and equip yourself to stand for truth with confidence and clarity.Factor - Head to https://FactorMeals.com/morningwire50off and use code morningwire50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per boxNetSuite - For the first time ever you can try NetSuite Next for free. Built for every industry. Ready for every boardroom. https://NetSuite.AI/MORNINGWIRE - - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discussions between the United States and Iran remain at a standstill, as the President now says he's taking a 'low-key' approach to the conflict. However, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are still pushing oil prices higher, leaving drivers wondering when gas prices will begin to fall. Slatestone Wealth LLC Partner and Chief Market Strategist Kenny Polcari joins FBN's Jackie DeAngelis to break down the real-world impact of global instability on prices at the pump, why the bond market is doing heavy lifting for the Federal Reserve, and how investors should navigate the AI revolution. Plus, how much are consumers changing their behavior over food safety concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's like a game of chicken between the U.S. and Iran -- Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz waterway will never fully reopen until the U.S. "corrects its behavior." Iran has issued a slew of demands, which U.S. officials have scoffed at. Iran says it's now working with Oman to reopen and monitor the strait. In the meantime, Israel has rejected a 15-point peace plan from President Trump aimed at promoting peace in Gaza. Professor Austin Knuppe, Director of the Heravi Peace Institute at Utah State University, joins Greg and Holly to talk about the broader effects that conflicts in the Middle East may have on upcoming midterm elections here in the states.

Discussions between the United States and Iran remain at a standstill, as the President now says he's taking a 'low-key' approach to the conflict. However, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are still pushing oil prices higher, leaving drivers wondering when gas prices will begin to fall. Slatestone Wealth LLC Partner and Chief Market Strategist Kenny Polcari joins FBN's Jackie DeAngelis to break down the real-world impact of global instability on prices at the pump, why the bond market is doing heavy lifting for the Federal Reserve, and how investors should navigate the AI revolution. Plus, how much are consumers changing their behavior over food safety concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discussions between the United States and Iran remain at a standstill, as the President now says he's taking a 'low-key' approach to the conflict. However, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are still pushing oil prices higher, leaving drivers wondering when gas prices will begin to fall. Slatestone Wealth LLC Partner and Chief Market Strategist Kenny Polcari joins FBN's Jackie DeAngelis to break down the real-world impact of global instability on prices at the pump, why the bond market is doing heavy lifting for the Federal Reserve, and how investors should navigate the AI revolution. Plus, how much are consumers changing their behavior over food safety concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Business corruption, horrific layoffs, ads in games...WHAT HAS HAPPENED to our beloved gaming industry?!Join our FREE DISCORD and talk PlayStation with the PSD+ community:https://discord.gg/pEDZDp4kTGOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@PlayStationDailyPodcastOUR INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/psdailypod/Intro music is "A Cup Of Liber-Tea" which is the main theme from the Helldivers 2 soundtrack.Outro music is the "Super Earth National Anthem" which is a special promotional track for the Helldivers 2 game.

Do you know what Delulu, Rizz, Touch Grass, or Standing on Business really mean?In this fun episode of the Matthew Mania Podcast, Matthew, Neil, and special guest Justin put their Gen Z vocabulary to the test in a hilarious slang challenge. From internet favorites like Rizz, Mid, It's Giving, and Cooked to newer phrases like Glazing, Low-Key, and Standing on Business, the guys compete to see who can actually keep up with today's online language.Along the way, the conversation takes plenty of unexpected detours, complete with Matthew's trademark stories, wrestling references, real estate ideas, and plenty of laughs as everyone tries to figure out what these viral terms actually mean.In this episode: The Gen Z Slang Challenge  What "Delulu" really means  Rizz, Mid, Cooked & It's Giving  Touch Grass explained  Standing on Business  Glazing & Low-Key  Millennials vs. Gen Z humor  Plenty of Matthew Mania banter Think you know today's internet slang? Play along with the episode and see if you can beat Matthew and Neil's score. Then let us know in the comments—which term would have stumped you?New episodes of the Matthew Mania Podcast feature Matthew's unique takes on pop culture, travel, wrestling, and the fascinating things he discovers along the way. Follow along!More information and tickets at:  www.BocaRatonWrestling.comBoca Raton Championship Wrestling, because we are better than you, and you know it!!!!Matthew Mania is running wild at: www.MatthewMania.comCheck out our other Podcasts: www.MatthewMania.com/PodcastsShop Matthew Mania:   www.ProWrestlingTees.com/matthewmaniaBrought to you by:Matthew H. Maschler, Esq.Real Estate BrokerSignature Real Estate Finder, LLCwww.RealEstateFinder.comAsk about joining the Signature team! Learn more about the Signature Real Estate Companies and why you should join South Florida's real estate industry leaders, Ranked #1 in Boca Raton, #25 in Florida and #336 in the Nation.www.SignatureRecruiter.comOffices in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Coral Springs / Parkland, Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Naples, Palm Beach, Orlando and throughout Florida.Help Israel Now! All support goes Straight to Israel's Soldierswww.yasharlachayal.orgLearn how to support our efforts to provide housing in Haitihttp://www.frank-mckinney.com/caring-house-project

Send us Fan MailWELCOME TO THE NEWEST EPISODE OF THE DYNASTY DNA DEEP DIVE PODCAST ON THE DYNASTY DNA PODCASTING NETWORK!! This show features the Host of The Dynasty DNA Podcast TJ Blake, Dynasty DNA Team Member Bob Helfert (AKA Big Culture Bob) and Dynasty DNA team member Logan Helfert (AKA Little Culture)! In this episode the guys talk everything NFC East in our annual division breakdown series! This show was recorded live from the 2026 Fantasy Football Expo with special guests and Dynasty DNA Team Members Ty Blake and Justin Tessier Tessierja joining us as well! We discuss things like is Dak Prescott worth the risk to buy? We also talk is Jalen Hurts lowkey on the hotseat?  Lastly, can Devonta Smith be a true WR1? It's a great episode so tune in with us, have a few laughs, and let's kick off the offseason right and get you on your way to dynasty championship in 2026!Join The DNA Strand Crew on Discord Free to Join Just Click This Link!!https://discord.gg/rFAyWzn8Join the DNA Strand Crew on Twitterhttps://mobile.twitter.com/DynastyDNA_Subscribe to The Dynasty DNA YouTube Channel(9) Dynasty DNA Fantasy Football Podcast - YouTubeFollow The DNA Guys On TwitterTJ Blake https://twitter.com/TJBlakeDNABob Helfert Bob Helfert (@BigefatBob) / X

On this Episode:LeBron to Philly — Will it work?Pre-Season Weenies of the WeekBijan's new hairNFC West PreviewTop 5 Low Key Villains & More!Follow us on Instagram & Tik Tok @DirtyJSportsStart making smarter bets with Betalytics.com Use Promo Code DIRTYJ for 25% off any subscription

**Shan's Science Of Sound Show Replay On traxfm.org.This Week Shan Featured UK Hip Hop, Hip Hop Classics/Underground & Boom Bap Hip Hop From O.C, Lowkey, Masta Ace, Digital Underground, Rooys Manuva, Kogz, Onyx, Bobby Steel & Dready Kruger Ft Redvenom, Dave Aast, Masters of Illusion, Skitz, House of Pain, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, MotionPlus, Suprme Celebral & The Beat Junkies & More. #originalpirates #hiphop #undergroundhiphop #ukhiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopclassics #electro #boombaphiphop Shan & The Science Of Sound Show Every Friday From 8:30PM UK Time On traxfm.org Listen Live Here Via The Trax FM Player: chat.traxfm.org/player/index.html Mixcloud LIVE :mixcloud.com/live/traxfm Free Trax FM Android App: play.google.com/store/apps/det...mradio.ba.a6bcb The Trax FM Facebook Page : facebook.com/profile.php?id=10...100092342916738 Trax FM Live On Hear This: hearthis.at/k8bdngt4/live Tunerr: tunerr.co/radio/Trax-FM Radio Garden: Trax FM Link: radio.garden/listen/trax-fm/IEnsCj55 OnLine Radio Box: onlineradiobox.com/uk/trax/?cs...cs=uk.traxRadio Radio Deck: radiodeck.com/radio/5a09e2de87...7e3370db06d44dc Radio.Net: traxfmlondon.radio.net Stream Radio : streema.com/radios/Trax_FM..The_Originals Live Online Radio: liveonlineradio.net/english/tr...ax-fm-103-3.htm **

Welcome to "Tha Smoking Section," the podcast where we light up conversations that go beyond the ordinary. Join us in this laid-back corner of the digital world where we explore a diverse array of topics, sparking discussions that are as captivating as they are enlightening.Imagine stepping into your favorite lounge, where the ambiance is chill, and the vibe is just right. That's the essence of Tha Smoking Section – a space where we bring you thought-provoking discussions, interviews with intriguing guests, and a blend of humor and insight that keeps you coming back for more.Each episode is a smoke-filled journey into the realms of culture, entertainment, technology, and everything in between. From deep dives into the latest trends to nostalgic reflections on the classics, we've got it all rolled up and ready for your ears. Our diverse range of guests, from experts in their fields to everyday enthusiasts, ensures that you get a well-rounded perspective on the subjects we tackle.So, whether you're a seasoned intellectual or just looking for a good time, join us in Tha Smoking Section. Pack your mental pipe, sit back, relax, and let the conversation ignite. It's not just a podcast; it's a vibe. Tha Smoking Section – where the talk is always smokin'!https://linktr.ee/korpsxcollection

Katie was last on Chip Lunch almost five years ago, on episode 13. She's back married to Ethan, a lot wiser, and with a story she couldn't have told back then.Three months after the wedding, she contracted glandular fever. It triggered what she was told was an autoimmune disease. She spent two years on eight medications a day. Then a new specialist told her she'd been misdiagnosed the whole time, and she came off everything and felt immediately better. Then Ethan was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Then a specialist told her she shouldn't have children. Then another specialist told her that wasn't true either.Through all of it, Katie has been a perfectionist and a planner trying to learn what it means to give up control. She has OCD, which makes that harder. She spent years grieving a version of herself that could do ministry at full volume: kids, youth, late night, Chip Lunch, all of it at once, and had to figure out what worship looks like when you can barely get out of bed.This is one of the most honest conversations Chip Lunch has ever had. Katie talks about anger at God, the fear that feeling angry meant she wasn't trusting enough, what Habakkuk gave her permission to do, what "going full Anderson" means in their household, and why she thinks God has been preparing her for ministry in ways she couldn't have designed herself.She went to Late Night recently. First time in four years. Her and Ethan ran the night together.For such a time as this.Stories of Jesus Changing Everything. This is Chip Lunch.

Das Projekt Low Key Orchestra markiert die beeindruckende musikalische Rückkehr eines alten Bekannten der deutschen Indie-Szene: Sönke Torpus. Nach langem Prozess des Loslassens und Wiederfindens, schien nach intensiver Zeit mit seinen Bands Torpus & the Art Directors oder OVE eine neue Formation für Torpus in weiter Ferne zu liegen.

Podcast 334 - The Low-Key Walk That Became Dunwoody's Newest Community - Jess Zeewy & Delia O'Malley Jess Zeewy and Delia O'Malley were just doing their normal walk around Brook Run Park, until they decided to invite some friends along. 27 Dunwoody women showed up. We talked about their zero expectations philosophy, why admitting adult friendship is hard, and how the group spans every age. That first week, a 21 year old fresh out of college showed. As well as a 67 year old brand new to Dunwoody who didn't know a soul yet. Jess brings her background as a personal trainer and nutritionist, and Delia's own wellness journey over the years shapes how judgment free it all feels. Lucky Goat Coffee Co. became their official post walk spot after owner Josh reached out within hours of launch, wanting real community and offering to help. Their GroupMe has grown to about 108 women strong. Lucky Goat's celebrating its one year anniversary this week, with a Kendra Scott event coming in August, and a Pure Barre class in the works for September. If you want to join in, they walk Sunday mornings at 10am and Wednesday evenings at 6pm, both at Brook Run Park. No pressure, no sign up required, just show up. --- Full episode summary lives here: whatsupdunwoody.com/podcast-334

This hour: The Sox pick up an unexpected win; Boston holds a unique spot in the Wild Card standings; the Reading of the Scribes; Honor or Harbor?

Father Sal calls in from his Los Angeles staycation ready to quiet quit the Michelin Guide, even as he heads to two-star Kato and makes the case for restaurants like Lielle, Anajak and Jacaranda. Luca and Sal recap memorable meals at Quarter Sheets, Oaxacalifornia, Asadero, Cafe Telegrama, Expendio de Maíz, Voraz and Anajak before asking whether The Bear Season 5 has somehow rediscovered what made the show great.They also break down the Top Chef Carolinas finale and explain why America's Culinary Cup, featuring Padma Lakshmi, Michael Cimarusti, Wylie Dufresne, Chris Morgan and Alta Adams chef Keith Corbin, may be the best cooking competition on television. Plus, Luca goes solo for Chef's Kiss or Big Miss, weighing in on Noma's controversial Los Angeles residency, Eddie Huang's public response to Ryan Sutton's Baohaus review, J Lee on Sqirl's new dinner service, the supposed death of food writing per Vittles, and Norway's brown-cheese waffles at the World Cup.--Join our LA Pizza Run/Walk Club on July 12! Donate to my Soccer Without Borders fund

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by highlighting the practical challenges of building the world's largest sculpture on the side of the mountain, along with the financial challenges faced in the opening months of construction.Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)Clips Used (Theme):“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Elevator Music,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo“I've Got A Whole Lotta Swing,” written by Spencer Hattendorf and performed by Thruline“Summersteen,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano“Spoken Word” and “Low Key,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings“Entice,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters“New Jazz Waltz,” written by Jonathan Birkholz and performed by Jazz Lunch“Pura Vida,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by The Night Train

Der Besenwagen FEMMES kommt nach kurzem Werkstatt-Stop in der Schweiz zum Stehen. Die Klimaanlage auf Vollgas, werden hier munter Höhenmeter und erste Pro-Siege gesammelt. Wer fürs nächste Jahr das Trikot wechselt, entscheidet sich diese Woche nicht nur in Deutschland: Hier wird es heiß und anstieglastig. Rückschau, Vorschau und ein bisschen Gossip sind dabei. Setzt euch auf die Rückbank, schnappt euch ein Kaltgetränk und viel Spaß. Radsport DM Straßenrennen Frauen im MDR Stream: https://www.mdr.de/tv/event-sendungen/sendung-4426416.html

Iran's former Foreign Minister and current parliament member Manouchehr Mottaki sits down with Mnar Adley on the MintCast podcast to expose the full scale of the US-Israeli war on Iran — from the deception behind "negotiations" to the bombing of an elementary school that killed 168 children, the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, and Iran's destruction of 17 US military bases in three days.    Mottaki reveals:    - How the US used five rounds of Oman-mediated negotiations as a "deceptive scheme" before launching unprovoked attacks    - The American airstrike on an elementary school in Minab — 168 students killed, pilot returned to drop a second bomb    - The assassination of Iran's Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and why Trump and Netanyahu must face qisas (Islamic justice)    - Iran's missile cities and military capabilities far beyond what US intelligence claims was destroyed    - The UAE's betrayal — hosting CIA/Mossad spy training centers and facilitating Zionist infiltration of the region    - US-orchestrated kidnapping of Iranian athletes in Australia ahead of the FIFA World Cup    - Why Iran warns: if the war continues, it will expand beyond the region    Guest: Manouchehr Mottaki — Former Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs (2005-2010), current member of Iranian parliament. Interview conducted in Farsi with English subtitles.    Follow MintPress News:    Website: https://www.mintpressnews.com    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mintpressnews    X/Twitter: @MintPressNewsSupport the showMintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud.Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey's new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Toy Story 5 alone… RYJ wonders if reviews matter when a movie is going to make a billion dollars anywayRYJ -  3.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, and Greta LeeWritten by Andrew Stanton and Kenna HarrisDirected by Andrew StantonFor more information about Toy Story 5, check out this linkSupport Leaving The Theater on Patreon using this link

Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Justin Bieber's past few days have been a mix of quietly strategic career moves, low‑key public sightings, and the kind of relationship moments that keep his long term story so fascinating. The most biographically significant development is professional: according to Kiss 95.1, industry sources are still framing his upcoming album Swag, first announced in 2025 as his first full album in four years following health struggles and a reshuffling of his longtime team, as the central focus of his current music plans. That project continues to hang over every new appearance as the marker of his next era, emphasizing a narrative of recovery, reinvention, and tighter control over his business circle. On the personal side, the Biebers have been visibly united. An Instagram post circulating in the fan community shows Justin and Hailey enjoying a day out at Disneyland California, described as a rare public appearance together and a reminder that, despite periodic tabloid speculation about tension, they are still choosing to be seen as a couple in relaxed, family friendly settings. In a similar lane, Facebook posts and fan video report Justin and Hailey cruising through the streets of Beverly Hills looking relaxed and underdressed, more like a married pair running errands than a headline grabbing power couple. These low drama sightings may not be flashy, but in a long term biography they underscore a steadying domestic phase after years of more chaotic headlines. Social media chatter has also amplified a TikTok trend built around “Justin Bieber spotted today,” with clips of him outside a Los Angeles restaurant in a bright pink fuzzy hoodie, waiting casually for a table and looking, in the words of one viral caption, completely unbothered. While TikTok is not a traditional news source, the imagery fits with a broader pattern: Bieber leaning into a more anonymous, everyday Los Angeles life between major releases. Equally important is what he is not doing. Myth Detector, a fact checking outlet, recently debunked a fabricated interview circulating online that falsely claimed Bieber was talking about Masonic or Satanic organizations; the original program was simply about his album Changes, and there is no evidence in his recent social media or public statements that he is involved in or even discussing such conspiracy themes. That clarification matters for his long term narrative, pushing back against attempts to hijack his image for fringe content. No major reputable outlet has reported any confirmed new legal issues, health crises, or dramatic business shakeups for Bieber in the past 24 hours. Any rumors of surprise divorces, secret babies, or covert religious about‑faces remain in the realm of unconfirmed fan and tabloid speculation at this time and do not meet the standard of verified reporting for a serious biographical update. That is your Justin Bieber Biography Flash for today. Thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Justin Bieber, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Iran's former Foreign Minister and current parliament member Manouchehr Mottaki sits down with Mnar Adley on the MintCast podcast to expose the full scale of the US-Israeli war on Iran — from the deception behind "negotiations" to the bombing of an elementary school that killed 168 children, the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, and Iran's destruction of 17 US military bases in three days.    Mottaki reveals:    - How the US used five rounds of Oman-mediated negotiations as a "deceptive scheme" before launching unprovoked attacks    - The American airstrike on an elementary school in Minab — 168 students killed, pilot returned to drop a second bomb    - The assassination of Iran's Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and why Trump and Netanyahu must face qisas (Islamic justice)    - Iran's missile cities and military capabilities far beyond what US intelligence claims was destroyed    - The UAE's betrayal — hosting CIA/Mossad spy training centers and facilitating Zionist infiltration of the region    - US-orchestrated kidnapping of Iranian athletes in Australia ahead of the FIFA World Cup    - Why Iran warns: if the war continues, it will expand beyond the region    Guest: Manouchehr Mottaki — Former Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs (2005-2010), current member of Iranian parliament. Interview conducted in Farsi with English subtitles.    Follow MintPress News:    Website: https://www.mintpressnews.com    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mintpressnews    X/Twitter: @MintPressNewsSupport the showMintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud.Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey's new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

Oh hi gay! Today Capri and Ashley answer your queer questions including:how do I still celebrate my queerness (when I have a homophobic dad and grandma??), how to subtly show pride, and more!+ We gush about how the lesbian flag is so pretty. It's a VERY gay time over here!If you liked this episode please leave us a review!If you didn't...mind your business...Follow LittleQueerPod On instagram & DM us your queer questions! https://www.instagram.com/littlequeerpod/?hl=enFollow Ashley On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyelizabeth_11/?hl=enFollow Capri On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricampeau/Wanna sing the outro? Send us you singing it at LittleQueerPod@gmail.com

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Madison Montgomery is back, and in this episode, we did what Paul Downs and Meg Stalter inspired us to do…turned our 1:1 into a podcast episode. The result is a session of unfiltered chaos covering our first ATS implementation together (which is going exactly as well as you'd imagine when two non-detail-oriented people configure a system while actively recruiting on it), Summer House drama through an HR lens, my newly discovered cowboy era, and why neither of us will ever truly get to enjoy the company retreats we plan.  If you've ever been the person behind the process who never gets to just experience the process, you'll probably relate to this discussion! 00:00 - Intro 04:55 - Implementing an ATS For the First Time 14:48 - What to Expect in Austin in August 21:23 - Hebba's Favorite Recent Story About Her Mom 28:14 - Other Firsts for Madison This Year 42:04 - Supporting Employees When They're Dealing With Grief 44:35 - Who Would Play Hebba and Madison in a Movie? --- The Predictive Index behavioral assessment reveals how people work, think, and thrive—so teams can understand each other better and perform at their best. Because when you truly understand your people, work just works. Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠trypi.com/ihateithere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- If you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba's newsletter! It's for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for even more exclusive insider content! --- Follow Madison LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-montgomery14/ Follow Hebba YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef⁠⁠

Estate sales used to be the domain of the boomer generation. But if you've been to one lately you'll notice a shift in who's there to shop. Robyn Bresnahan joins a long queue of Gen Z treasure hunters to find out why estate sales are having a moment.

The internet is increasingly pushing the idea that people are powerless over their weight, claiming obesity is almost entirely biology, discipline is an illusion, and hunger always wins. While biology, hormones, sleep, stress, medications, and environment absolutely influence behavior, influence is not the same as control. The problem with this messaging is that it often turns awareness into helplessness, causing people to stop believing change is possible before they even try.Fat loss is difficult, but humans are uniquely capable of building habits, creating structure, managing their environment, and overriding impulses over time. The most successful people consistently practice basic behaviors like eating enough protein, exercising regularly, improving sleep, and monitoring their intake.Biology is the context, not the conclusion, and while it may make the journey harder for some than others, believing you have no control ultimately removes your ability to change.In this episode, we break down where these ideas come from, what they get right, and where they go too far.

Intro: Music mixing, emotional manipulation of music, worship music, secular music, composition and considerations.13:50: We've changed over 6 years of podcasting and Angel Studios' David movie shows a bit of this.19:00: Peeing into a watering can.19:58: Back to David…21:52: Sending kids to youth group at a different church and in-breeding.25:52: Christian liberty and soft and hard lines.34:22: Drawing lines based on a family vision statement.39:03: Kids going to camps and multiple rededications.43:53: Our family vision statement.47:35: Molly discovers something legendary at church.53:51: The only thing Molly actually planned on saying this episode: Insights into the disciple Andrew.56:19: Examples from Ray Boltz.1:01:17: Low key, long term faithfulness.1:05:30: Show Close--------------------------------------------CanavoxPique Tea - Referral Link (it's super-delicious and healthy)Wealthfront Referral LinkMolly's preferred Stone Heating PadIncogni (data removal and internet anonymizer) Get full access to Too Busy to Flush at www.toobusytoflush.com/subscribe

We all know Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson will be the top receiving options for the #Saints and Tyler Shough. But who's behind that? DeVaughn Vele? Ja'Lynn Polk? Oscar Delp? Let's ask local radio icon Eric Asher on Wednesday's edition of Dattitude (Ep. 515) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Kaffee in der Hand, Matchatee oder einfach ein Wasser. Hauptsache ready für die Raketenfolge zweihunderteinundsiebzig! Hier werden noch die richtigen Knöpfe gedrückt. Unsere Gen Z Zuhörenden müssen heute stark sein: Donnie geht in den Boomermodus. Also eigentlich nicht, aber Jugendsprache wird analysiert und wie sollten wir das anderes nennen? Ihr seht es am Titel, daher sparen wir uns an dieser Stelle die Verwendung weiterer Daubner-Zitate. Falls ihr gehofft habt hier ohne WM Bezug auszukommen, müssen wir euch enttäuschen. Naja, es wird kein Fantake gedropt, aber vielleicht findet ihr ja doch die redflag? Klingt ziemlich sus, oder? Spaß bei Seite. Kommi der Woche ist: Plakat. Echte Ultras checken sofort warum. Macht's gute Leute, bis zum nächsten Mal. Ciao.Codes, Support und Partner:innen von Donnie unter https://linktr.ee/dosullivanMehr von Donnie gibt es auf Twitter, Instagram, Twitch und YouTube: Donnies Hauptkanal und Donnie Uncut.Ihr wollt Donnie unterstützen? Hier geht's zur Patreon-Seite von TWHS: https://www.patreon.com/TWHSBock auf Merch? Hier geht's zu Donnies Supergeek-Shop: https://supergeek.de/de/donnieosullivan/Feedback oder Fragen an Donnie? Schick eine Mail an donnie@poolartists.de! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE EPIC BEGINNING OF THE END OF THE WIZARDING WORLD IS HERE! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) Full Movie Reaction & Review with Roxy Striar and Jon Maturan! Harry Potter Part 1 Full Movie Uncut Watch-Along:   / thereelrejects   Check out the DC Studios: Showcase Podcast HERE https://app.magellan.ai/listen_links/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ In this highly anticipated movie review and reaction, Roxy and Jon conquer an incredibly emotional and high-stakes rewatch of David Yates' atmospheric fantasy masterpiece, checking out how it brilliantly sets the stage for the ultimate battle against the dark arts. We unpack the powerful dramatic performances of the legendary main trio, starring Daniel Radcliffe (Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Kill Your Darlings) bringing immense weight to the screen as a heavily targeted Harry Potter, Emma Watson (Beauty and the Beast, The Perks of Being a Wallflower) delivering pure heart and intellect as Hermione Granger, and Rupert Grint (Knock at the Cabin, Servant) portraying the emotional friction and loyalty of Ron Weasley. We also break down the phenomenal ensemble work from Ralph Fiennes (The Grand Budapest Hotel, Schindler's List) as the terrifyingly dark Lord Voldemort, Helena Bonham Carter (Sweeney Todd, The King's Speech) as the chaotic Bellatrix Lestrange, and Tom Felton (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) as the conflicted Draco Malfoy. Our hosts react to every single iconic visual setpiece, heartbreaking loss, and mythos-expanding sequence this adaptation has to offer. We break down the massive suspense of the opening "Seven Potters" aerial escape sequence, the sheer terror of the Ministry of Magic infiltration under polyjuice disguise, and the jaw-dropping, stylized animated sequence explaining "The Tale of the Three Brothers" and the origin of the Deathly Hallows. From the tense, Horcrux-induced emotional rift that temporarily tears the trio apart in the desolate woods to the absolutely devastating, tear-jerking tragedy of Dobby the House-Elf's ultimate sacrifice at Malfoy Manor, Roxy and Jon dive deep into why this specific film perfectly captures the isolating dread of war. Drop your thoughts on your favorite moments and the emotional weight of this movie in the comments below! Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow Jon Maturan: https://www.instagram.com/jonmaturan/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

320 / Jami and I are on a summer break, so we're sharing guest episodes we did on other podcasts. This week, it's my discussion with Joanna on The Creative Penn Podcast about low-key marketing. 

Abby Martin joins MintPress News founder Mnar Adley for a sweeping conversationabout the dystopian merger of AI, the U.S. war machine, and the Israeli military.From her groundbreaking new film "Cuba After Castro" — featuring the firstsit-down interview with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel by an Americanjournalist — to the explosive growth of AI data centers being built in Americancommunities, Abby breaks down how tech billionaires have folded into the Trumpadministration and are openly profiting off genocide, surveillance, and war.They discuss:- Trump's escalating sanctions on Cuba and the push for regime change- How AI is being weaponized in the Gaza genocide and U.S. strikes on Iran- Jared Kushner & Miriam Adelson's grip on U.S. foreign policy- The Thomas Massie primary and the death of American democracy- Iran's strategic closure of the Strait of Hormuz- Why independent media is more critical now than ever beforeAbby also shares an inspiring call to action: "It just takes 5%. That's allwe need. And when we do, it's a wave that's going to be unstoppable."Watch "Cuba After Castro" and "Earth's Greatest Enemy" at:https://www.empirefiles.mediaFollow Abby Martin: @AbbyMartinFollow MintPress News: @MintPressNewsSubscribe to MintPress News for independent journalism the establishmentwants silenced.Support our work. We need to raise $300,000 to keep independent journalismalive. Every dollar goes directly to funding the stories corporate mediawon't touch.Donate now: https://www.mintpressnews.com#AbbyMartin #MintCast #Cuba #AI #WarMachine #MintPressNews #IndependentMedia#Gaza #Iran #Surveillance #TechBros #Imperialism #EarthGreatestEnemySupport the showMintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud.Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey's new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

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Ahmed Alnaouq and Hala Hanina are joined by hip hop artist, activist and journalist Lowkey and author and investigative journalist from the Electronic Intifada, Asa Winstanley.They discuss the rise of the far right in the UK and its connections to Israel, the unprecedented legal proceedings facing direct action activists and the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza.Support us by becoming a paid subscriber from as little as £1 a month. Your support helps us build independent Palestinian-led media in a world which has never needed it more urgently:https://donorbox.org/support-palestine-deepdive Follow us:https://x.com/PDeepDivehttps://www.instagram.com/palestinedeepdive/https://www.facebook.com/palestinedeepdive

The hidden logic of "lowkey." Plus, where did all those terms of venery come from? A flamboyance of flamingos? Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios Production. Episode 299: "The Lowdown on Lowkey." With John McWhorter. Edited and produced by Mike Vuolo. Produced by Livia Bloom Ingram. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex, Chris, and Ryan play a new game for the 100th episode of Into the Dizenyverse, Love, Loathe, Low-Key. Sharing their Favorites, Least Favorites, and Guilty Pleasures of some Disney topics.For more Dizneyverse, head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dizneyverse.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or check us out on Instagram ⁠@Dizneyverse ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our shirts on our Tee Public store. ⁠T-Shirts by Into the Dizneyverse | TeePublic

Earnest 'EJ' Christian and Greg Hrinya discuss the following: - Final Letter Grades: Nuggets, Rockets, Celtics, Raptors, Hawks and Magic - Round 2 Preview  - NBA Awards Update

Send us Fan MailAt NECANN, we sat down with Jeff Similen, owner of LowKey West Roxbury, to talk about the highs, the setbacks, and the decision to start again.Jeff shares his journey from former athlete and real estate professional to dispensary owner, including the hard lessons from closing his first store—and what pushed him to build again in a challenging market.We discuss what went wrong the first time and what he learned from it, the real pressure of running a dispensary in today's economy, burnout and how it shows up behind the scenes, what he's doing differently with LowKey this time around, his vision for the future, and what success looks like now. Support the show

Mnar Adley interviews Dr. Mohammad Marandi on the US-Iran conflict, assassination threats, and the UAE's secret role.From Trump's threats to "annihilate Iranian civilization" to sudden calls for negotiations, the geopolitical landscape is shifting rapidly. But behind closed doors and in hawkish op-eds, a darker strategy is emerging: explicit calls to assassinate Iranian officials who dare to negotiate. In this episode, we go behind the headlines with Dr. Marandi to break down what really happened in Pakistan, why JD Vance was rejected, and how the UAE is secretly fueling the war against Iran despite publicly claiming neutrality.

MintPress News founder Mnar Adley, this essential interview with University of Tehran professor Dr. Setareh Sadeghi reveals the devastating reality of US-Israeli aggression against Iran that corporate media refuses to report. With over 307 medical facilities destroyed in one month, schools bombed, and universities targeted, Iran faces what officials describe as a genocidal campaign.Dr. Sadeghi exposes:• How BBC journalists calling for Iran to be "nuked" are tied to CIA-backed regime change networks• Why Iranian women are leading mass rallies in defense of their nation—not against it• The collapse of Western propaganda as independent Iranian creators go viral worldwide• How Iran's regulation of the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating the petrodollar's decline• UAE's covert complicity in war crimes while positioning itself as a neutral party• Why Russia and China are aligning with Iran against unipolar imperial dominationAs Trump threatens to "wipe out Iranian civilization," 93 million Iranians are uniting against what they identify as a war on their sovereignty, culture, and right to self-determination. Dr. Sadeghi explains how attacks on hospitals, UNESCO heritage sites, and civilian infrastructure have strengthened national unity across political divides.This is the Iranian perspective watchdog journalism demands, and corporate media silences.Support the showMintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud.Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey's new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

You might know Tim as Tuvok from Star Trek Voyager and Picard Season 3. He has recently appeared on Poker Face with Natasha Lyonne, he's been on NCIS, and Suits on Netflix. He's also an astronomer and a musician -- his band The Tim Russ Crew is performing again at the Kibitz Room in LA on Friday March 13. Go to timrusswebpage.com for more. And perhaps most importantly, we broke some news today about whether he'll be reprising his role in the forthcoming sequel to Spaceballs. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by the John Payton Project.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New format. Same energy. Way more chaos.Welcome to the very first Ask Gretchen Anything episode, where nothing is off-limits and the advice is… aggressively honest.You guys wrote in with everything, from “should I dump my boyfriend?” (spoiler: probably) to situationships that are making you feel insane, to those gut feelings you can't ignore but keep trying to rationalize anyway.This is real talk. No sugarcoating. No “it depends.” Just the kind of advice your friends wish they had the guts to give you.We're talking:the difference between a “normal relationship lull” and “this is not your person”why situationships are basically self-sabotage in disguisewhen your gut is whispering… and when it's screamingand how to actually start choosing yourself instead of settlingIf you've ever felt stuck, confused, or like you're lowkey betraying yourself just to keep the peace… this one's for you.Send your questions, your drama, your “Sunday secrets” (legal ones only, please

Are you tired of the hustle-harder approach to book marketing? What if a quieter, more creative strategy could work just as well — and feel a whole lot better? How can special editions, physical letters, and library outreach bring readers to your books without the daily grind of ads and social media? Sara Rosett shares her low-key approach to marketing, direct sales, and the creative business of being an indie author. In the intro, dealing with uncertainty, and Becca Syme's Quit books; The Successful Author Mindset; Building resilience and the creative lies that writers tell themselves [Wish I'd Known Then]; On Writing – Stephen King; Big Magic – Elizabeth Gilbert; This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life, which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. You can also subscribe to the Kobo Writing Life podcast for interviews with successful indie authors. This show is also supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn Sara Rosett is the USA Today bestselling author of over 30 books across 1920s mysteries, cosy mysteries, and travel mysteries, as well as nonfiction for authors. She's also the co-host of the fantastic Wish I'd Known Then podcast. In this episode: Why low-key, personality-driven marketing can be more sustainable than aggressive advertising How to pitch your books to libraries using a simple email strategy The pros and cons of special editions, physical letters, and Kickstarter campaigns Shifting from retailer-first releases to direct sales through a Shopify store Co-writing nonfiction and the power of series bundles for reader discovery Drawing creative inspiration from other industries and international storytelling trends You can find Sara at SaraRosett.com and at WishIdKnownForWriters.com Transcript of the interview Jo: Sara Rosett is the USA Today bestselling author of over 30 books across 1920s mysteries, cosy mysteries, and travel mysteries, as well as nonfiction for authors. She's also the co-host of the fantastic Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Welcome back to the show, Sara. Sara: Hi, Jo. Thanks for having me. It's great to be back. Jo: It is great to have you back. You were last on the show five years ago, around February 2021, and we talked about writing a series — and you have a great book on that. But first up, give us an update. What does your author business look like right now, and what are you up to with your writing? How Sara's author business has evolved Sara: Well, it's changed a lot. I sat down to think about this and I thought, yes, I have got into direct sales. I've done Kickstarters. I have a Shopify store now. I've really shifted from releasing first on the retailers. I don't really do that anymore. I've done some special editions, some physical things — I'm sure we'll talk about those later. Still doing the podcast with Jamie, the Wish I'd Known Then podcast, we're still doing that. I also have a Mystery Books podcast, which is an episodic podcast that comes out in seasons. I do a short season, about one a year, so I keep doing that. Writing some nonfiction. I did the trope book with Jennifer Hilt for mystery and thriller. And writing-wise, I've created a spinoff, a short spinoff in the 1920s series. I'm still loving the 1920s timeline. But I've slowed down a little bit on the releases. Busy, but good. Jo: Busy, but good. All right, we're going to get into all of those things. Although I must say I had forgotten about your Mystery Books podcast and going to seasonal. I also had my second podcast, Books and Travel, which is now on a kind of hiatus, but going to a seasonal approach is actually really interesting. Do you find that listeners come back to that podcast? The power of a seasonal podcast Sara: Yes, and it surprises me because I've always thought you have to be weekly with a podcast to gain any traction at all, which I think is the best way to do it. You can build an audience quickly then, but I just knew I couldn't sustain that. So when I set out, I started with maybe seven to ten episodes and I did them each year — each year has had a season — and I do five to ten episodes. Readers find it, and I have highlighted specific books. I think maybe they're searching for a podcast about the Thursday Murder Club or something like that. They find it that way, and I get downloads, just steady downloads throughout the year, and I don't do much. I do some Pinterest pins for that, and that's about all I do. This is one of those things — it's the kind of low-key marketing that's low threshold, but it does work. I think if your readers are looking for stuff to listen to about the topic you write about, it could be a good way to do some low-cost, long-tail marketing. I love it. I keep doing it because I love it. Jo: That's great. Low-key marketing that fits your personality Jo: As you mentioned, I really wanted to talk to you about this low-key, non-hype marketing. We've met in person a number of times, and I think we're quite similar — we're quiet, reserved. We are quite low key. I just put content out, and yes, I do some paid ads or whatever, but I just don't find the hype marketing something I want to do. I like the attraction marketing, and I feel like I do intuitive marketing. So how does your low-key marketing fit with your personality? Sara: Well, I did try some of the more promotional marketing. I tried to have a street team back when I heard authors talking about that. I thought, oh, I'll do a Street Team, and that doesn't really match with my readers. My genre — that's just not a thing that happens a lot there. So I backed off of that, and I've tried ads. Not really interested in those. I'm not really good at them, and I don't really want to get good at them. So I've searched for ways that I can find readers that don't rely on ads. I've really focused on my newsletter, and I have two of those. I have a main one that goes out to my readers who sign up in the back of the book. And then I have a New Release in Historical Mysteries newsletter that goes out about twice a month most of the time. That's just curation. I'm saying, hey, these are the new books that are out. I feel like those are easy to do. They fit with my personality, which is like, here, let me give you some information about what's going on in this genre. I do newsletters, the promo sites, the smaller promotional paid ads — I do those occasionally. I have a rotation that I go through, and I try to get a BookBub. If I can, that's great. I've just done things that are leaning into what I feel comfortable doing. Pitching books to libraries Sara: A lot of it is finding small sites where I haven't run an ad. Let me see if there's anybody who wants to sign up or get a free book through me here. I've done some BookFunnel marketing, where you can join the group promos. I like those. And I've reached out to libraries because I feel like my books appeal to libraries. They like the 1920s historicals. It's an easy way to reach people — it's attractive to libraries. So I had a list of libraries in my state, and I have an assistant who helps me out. She emailed down the list. She picked a few every week and messaged them and said, hey, this is a local author. She lives in this state. Here are some books you might enjoy from her. And I have, because of you, large print — I got into that when you started talking about large print a couple of years ago. So I have large print case laminate books that libraries like. I just do things like that, things that are not the norm. Hardly anybody is talking about marketing to libraries. But I try to do that. Sometimes I'll just think of something. I was at the library and I thought, wow, look at all these hardcover case laminate books they have in this large print section. Maybe I should try that. And then I search out and try to figure out if I can do it. Jo: And just for people who don't know, case laminate is a hardback. Sara: Yes. Jo: That's really interesting. You mentioned the libraries and the list. Was that a list you were able to buy? I remember years ago I had someone on the show who was doing that kind of thing. Or was it that your assistant had to go through and find all the libraries, find an email address, that kind of thing? Sara: I think I found it through Sisters in Crime, which is a mystery writers' organisation, and I think they had a contact list — you could get libraries and bookstores in your area. I think I started with that and then just research. And I'm sure now with AI, you could put in where you are and say, in a radius of 250 miles, what is near me? And you could probably get a great list. Jo: Absolutely. And when the assistant is emailing, is it just information about you and then saying, would you like to buy? Because you have a big backlist, and we don't want to be sending loads of expensive hardbacks to libraries unless they're actually going to buy. What's the process to actually sell to them? The library email approach Sara: I wrote up an email and introduced myself. I leaned into the “I'm local — I live in the same city or state that you're in.” Then I described my most popular series and said the first book is this. I put a link to a PDF that they can go look at. I think it's on my website, and they can go see the books. They can print that out, of course, and it has the ISBNs. I make sure they know they can order them from Ingram, and that's all I do. Then when I had a new release, we switched it up and put that at the top. But I have all the books in the series so they know it's a series. Jo: That's fantastic. I love that. Set-and-forget promotional marketing Jo: A lot of what you were talking about was newsletter, email marketing, some ads, but nothing aggressive — as in you're not monitoring it every single day. The email pushes, like a BookBub or free books, bargain books — you can book it and then it's almost set and forget, isn't it? You don't have to log in every day to check the results. Is that what you mean? Sara: Yes. And I like those because they are set and forget. You just have to remember to drop the price and then reset it on Amazon, and then they send it out to their list and hopefully you get some traffic from that. I like that much better than Facebook ads, because with ads I feel like you have to go in and monitor the comments and check on how they're doing. It's a more full-time type job. If you're doing a lot of ads, it's a couple of hours — for me anyway, because I'm not very savvy with it and I'm not as experienced. So it would take a long time to increase my knowledge there. Jo: To be fair, both of us have had many years when we could have become experts, but the fact is it doesn't suit our personalities. I am now working with Claude Code a bit more to do Amazon ads, but even then we go in once a week and Claude does a few things and then we log out again. I'm not doing this daily stuff, and I may eventually get back into doing it for Meta. But in terms of what I mean by low-key marketing — it's lower stress when you don't have to do stuff every day. And I guess what you're doing with the Mystery Books podcast, with the library pitches, with the batching — is that what you're doing? Putting aside time for marketing occasionally? Sara: Yes. And that's what I do. I'll think, oh, I haven't checked Kobo promos, so let me go check that, because I do use those too. I'm wide, so I'm trying to find things that bring my books to readers everywhere. I use the Kobo promos, I use Kobo Plus, I use Draft2Digital to get digital books into libraries. I'm always running — if they have a library sale anywhere, I sign up for it and I just do these occasional things. It's not every day, and I like doing things in phases. I like doing a special edition and working on that and then being done with that and putting that away and going back to writing or whatever. I don't mind doing promo for a little bit, but then I don't want to do it every day. A project-based approach to the author business Jo: We are similar in so many ways. I also have this project approach to life and business. If I'm writing a first draft of a new book, pretty much everything else goes out the window. Sara: Yes. Jo: Exactly. I just don't have the bandwidth. I'm not in that head space. And then, as we record this, I've got a Kickstarter coming up for Bones of the Deep and yesterday I did the book trailer, and I'll do the push for the Kickstarter and then I'm just going to stop. Sara: Well, the positive way to look at that is it's focus, right? We can focus for two weeks or a month or whatever — two months doing a Kickstarter or whatever — and then we're done with it, and then we move on. Jo: That just seems more sustainable to me. I didn't like doing everything every day or every single week. Sara: Me either. I like switching it up, and I do enjoy the different phases of writing. I like the research and then I like doing the — well, I don't like the drafting that much, but once I get a draft done, I like the editing. And then when it comes time to promote it or do a special edition or whatever, I enjoy that part. Finding whatever I'm going to use for the interior photos and stuff — just things like that. I enjoy each phase and I like switching it out. Jo: I think that's really good. Some people think this writer's life is you write new words every single day and you manage your ads every single day. That seems to be what some people do, but that's certainly not us, is it? Sara: No. And that's great if you want to do that. I just don't want to. And I think we've come to the point now where each person can do this as they want. Hopefully people don't feel the pressure to meet these self-imposed deadlines or parameters that don't exist. There's no rules for writing or publishing. You can do whatever you want. Social media — or not Jo: Let's just mention social media then. What are you doing for that? Sara: Not much! Jo: Nor me! Sara: I'm dabbling in Pinterest because I think that could have the longer tail. I do a little Instagram, but that is about it. And I really considered just leaving it altogether. I'm never on Facebook. We were talking earlier about saying no, and I don't want to join any more Facebook groups. I don't care what information they have. I figure I'll hear about it on a podcast if it's great. I think social media has changed so much. In the beginning, it was great — you could find readers. Now it's just much harder to connect with readers there. I want to have a presence so that if people go look for me, they'll find my books and hopefully find a link to download a free book and read it or an audiobook and listen to it. Then they can get on my newsletter and connect with me there. That's my philosophy. Jo: I think so too. I am on Instagram @jfpennauthor in that I do post pictures there, and even very recently I've discovered how to do a reel, which is just hilarious — I'm only about seven years late. But I don't check my DMs, so if anyone messaged me on Instagram or Facebook, I'm just not getting them. Sara: I know. And I feel like there's so many places people can connect with you. I put up a post on Facebook and said, I'm not going to be here much anymore. If you're looking for me, you can find me on Instagram maybe, or sign up for my newsletter to really stay in touch. Jo: I think that's what we have to do. But our idea of this project-based approach to the author life and the author business doesn't suit social media, because the people who are really good on social media are on it multiple times a day, creating content multiple times a day. It just suits some people and not others. Sara: I do things and I take pictures and think, oh, I'll put this on Instagram. And then I don't ever do it. One time we went on a road trip and I took a bunch of paperbacks and dropped them off in the free little libraries. I took a picture at each one and I never posted those ever. I ran across them years later and thought, oh yeah, I did it but I didn't post it on social media. That's just not my thing. Special editions and physical design Jo: Although you did just say that you like doing the art and the photos, and you've done some beautiful special editions. You've done letters, you do a lot of physical design for your books. So talk about that — why you're doing that, why it's fun, and the pros and cons, because it can be a time suck and a money suck. Sara: Yeah. I think you have to figure out where your gauge is for that, because you can go all in and do everything for the special editions. I've come to the conclusion I'm going to survey my readers before I do another one and say, what do you really like about them? Because I do mine and release them on my Shopify store first — is it just that you're getting it first, or do you like all the bells and whistles? I enjoy doing the endpages and the ribbon, and I've done character art for them. But since my books are set in the 1920s, there's a lot of photos from that time period that are available. In Deposit Photos, you can go in and search for those. The last two books I did, I used photos that I thought captured what the characters would look like. That was a lot of fun to find and just include photos instead of character art. And it was a lot faster than waiting for character art too. The pros are that it's fun and you get to do things you don't normally get to do — finding beautiful illustrations for the endpages, doing the sprayed edges, just making it really special. Storytelling through letters Sara: I enjoy doing things that you can't do on Amazon. You just can't do letters on Amazon. With both Kickstarters, you could get three physical letters in the mail. They were a story told through letters, and they had art. The first one was black and white, and then the second set was colour. Since then, I've done colour, and it's a challenge to write those because it's a totally different type of writing. It's a 1,000 to 1,500 word little snippet, and where you end is important so that readers will be looking for the next one. Including art — whether it was a map, illustrations of what the view looks like, what the house looks like. Not that I illustrated it — I had somebody else help me do that. It's fun to think about how stories can be told in different ways. I love novels, but 70,000 words is a lot of words. That's a big project. Sometimes it's nicer to have a shorter project. The letters were shorter and a shorter time investment. I enjoyed them for that. For the cons — it's just a longer ramp up to get it going. If you want to do a special edition or letters or book boxes or anything like that, just estimate how much time you think you need and then multiply by three or five, because it's going to take so much longer than you think. Would you agree with that, with your special editions? Jo: Yeah. Although I think now I've got a process for it. Although, I did my book trailer for Bones of the Deep yesterday, and it reminded me — the book trailer is 30 seconds, and it took me nearly ten hours! Sara: I do believe that though. I completely believe it. Jo: Because I'm a bit of a control freak. I love working with Midjourney. I say I think I'm a control freak — of course I am. We all are as indie authors. But I'm a very visual author, and you sound like you are as well. I see the book, and if I'm generating pictures of the characters or the ship or what happens in the storm or whatever, then it needs to look like what's in my head. So I end up generating and generating, and then I did music and then — yeah, it's very creative, but it takes a heck of a long time. From Kickstarter to Shopify store Jo: Coming back to your letters and your Kickstarters — I did go check. It's been a while since you've done those. Have you changed to using your Shopify store, and will you do another Kickstarter? Sara: I may do another Kickstarter. I do feel like I found new readers on Kickstarter. That's a pro definitely — people will see your work that maybe would never see it on Amazon. It's a much smaller pool to stand out in. Whereas on Amazon there are thousands and millions of books, on Kickstarter there might be five historical mysteries or two at that moment. So it's easier to stand out. I'll probably do another Kickstarter, but to me it was difficult with the prep that went into it. Then the launch, and the launch kind of stressed me out. I know we talked to you on our podcast before your first Kickstarter and you were a little stressed, so I'm not as stressed as I would be with the first one. But it is a lot to prepare, and I do feel some pressure that I want this one to do well. And then the fulfilment — I like to do things in phases, so I felt like it was hard for me to move on to anything else while I was waiting for the books to arrive, because I didn't feel done with that until I had sent out the books. It just seemed like it took quite a bit of time. So with my next release, I thought, I'm going to launch this on my Shopify store and see how it does. I still did the special edition and I still did a lot of the things I learned to do with Kickstarter, like emailing my list a little more often and highlighting these special things. And coordinating with a couple of other authors in my genre to say, hey, I have a book out and it's a special edition — you might be interested. And then share their stuff when their book comes out. The first one I did, I had the book sent to me. I signed them, packed them, and sent them out. But the second one, I said, to save time and money, we were just going to do a digital signature. I had them shipped directly from Book Vault to the reader, and that just helped simplify things so much. Launching on my store, I didn't see quite as many sales or bring in quite as much money as I did on Kickstarter, but it took a lot less time. I feel that was a good trade-off. It simplified the time it took to do it, so I was able to get back to writing more quickly. The second one I launched on my store as well. I've done the spinoff series on my store — it's a three-book series — and I'll probably do the third book on my store too. Then maybe when I go back to my original 1920s series, which is the one that does the best and is my most popular, I may go back to Kickstarter with that one. I think it's nice to have the choice to launch on my store or Kickstarter. I can choose — do I have enough time to do it the way I want to on Kickstarter? Scarcity, direct sales, and training readers Jo: I feel like launching on my store, there's less of a time pressure. We don't really have scarcity in our business, and the only way to make it scarce is to have a limited-time offer. Which to me, Kickstarter by its very nature is a limited-time offer. Obviously it's easier for me because I'm near BookVault, so I go up there and physically sign the books, and I like doing that occasionally. But I hear you with the direct store, and I also presume it trains people to buy from your store. So how has your revenue shifted from the big stores like Amazon, Kobo, to Shopify, Kickstarter, direct sales? Sara: It's shifted a lot. I do the Shopify store just like I do everything else — in phases. I'm like, hey, I have a new release. Go buy it at my store. And I have a lot of sales. I also launched a third set of letters last year around October, leading into November. I said, you can get this series of letters — two a month all year in 2026. Go to my store, sign up for it, buy it there. They'll be launching in December. I push it, I talk about it. I do a podcast about the letters or the special edition on Mystery Books podcast. I ran a couple of ads, got the word out, saw some sales, got everything done, and then it just kind of tapers off. What I need to do is continue to market it, especially to my list — hey, did you know I've got these bundles? Did you know you can get bundles of paperbacks or audiobooks over here from me at a discount? I need to work that into my newsletter strategy. It's kind of like I use it in phases. I still have books on all the retailers and still promote those and link to them. But that's not my focus now. If I'm going to send traffic anywhere, I'm going to send it to my store. My mindset is more on direct sales and the special things I can do — the special editions, the unique things they can only get from me. I'll still do a BookBub if I can get one, and push that to the retailers. The smaller newsletter sites — I use those to reach readers there. But my focus is definitely on the special editions and doing things on my store that you can't get anywhere else. Beyond ebook, audiobook, and paperback Jo: A lot of people, new authors particularly, are thinking about ebook, audiobook, paperback. And all of those you can get anywhere — for both our books, you can get them in those formats anywhere. And large print as well. I have large print paperback, and I actually remember, it was probably five years ago when you were here and you mentioned large print hardback. And I was like, oh yeah, I should do that. Of course, I never did. You can't do everything. Sara: You can't do everything. Jo: You can't. But I think you probably can do a large print hardback on Amazon now with KDP Print — you can do hardback — but none of them are as good quality as the printing we get elsewhere. Also, as you say, all those special things — you actually can't sell them on Amazon. People can sell them secondhand or whatever, but you just can't do that. So I think that's the creative fun of having your own store or doing Kickstarters or selling direct — just all the other fun things that satisfy us creatively too. Because it's not all about the readers, is it? Sara: Right, because we want to be enjoying what we're doing. We don't want it to be a slog. Jo: What's the fun in that?! How long Sara has been an indie author Jo: Just remind us how long you've been doing this now. Sara: My first book came out in 2006. It was traditionally published, and I had a series of ten books with a traditional publisher. Then as that one was getting near the end, I was experimenting with indie — was a hybrid for a while. Then I went all indie pretty much. Jo: In what year? Sara: That was probably — I think my first indie book came out in 2012. So for a while I was trying to do indie and a traditionally published book, and that was very — I felt like I was torn in all kinds of different directions. I thought it was going to be so much simpler just to do this all myself. Maybe not, but — Jo: Pros and cons, as we said. Co-writing the Mystery and Thriller Trope Thesaurus Jo: One of the things you've done recently is co-written a Mystery and Thriller Trope Thesaurus with Jennifer Hilt, who's been on this show as well as your show. Tell us about co-writing, because I don't think you've done much co-writing. Sara: No, I hadn't. That was the first co-written book I'd ever done. And it was a great experience. Jennifer Hilt made it so easy. She has several books in this Trope Thesaurus series, so she had a format and we just used her format. We took the tropes and divided them up. She took half and I took half, and we went off and wrote on our own and came back together and then we would trade. It was really easy. I don't know that this is the way co-writing usually goes, but we did have a contract and we started out with all the normal things — a plan and a contract. We had to decide who was going to coordinate everything for the cover and the copy editing and all that. When we got done, we used Draft2Digital and did the payment splitting, which made that part easy. It's been a great experience, and I think it's just because Jennifer has done this before and she's really easy to work with. I highly recommend co-writing if you can find somebody like Jennifer who's already done it and can take you through the system. Jo: I think that's the point — if you have someone like Jennifer who has a layout, it's a bit like the For Dummies series. I had an opportunity to do something with them at one point, and it's so formulaic in terms of doing it, and then you're filling it in. Clearly Jennifer's managing that really well. The co-writing I've done with various people has been pros and cons, but it's not been in an established series. I love that you say that, but just to warn people — that might not be your experience. Sara: Yes. And I think it's so much about personality and how you work together, how you each write, and your deadlines. If you try to set a really close deadline — we pushed our deadline out. We had planned to do a Kickstarter with the launch of the trope book, and then she ended up moving and I had a bunch of stuff going on. We were like, you know what, that's fine. We won't do a Kickstarter. And it was okay. You just have to figure out how it's going to go. And if you have someone that's flexible when you need to be flexible, that's so important. Jo: Adjusting is the reality of life, isn't it? And I feel like the Trope Thesaurus — it's not going to necessarily have a spike sale and then disappear. It is an evergreen book, right? Sara: Yes. People will find it when they find the series. It's not something that has to be pushed during a certain time period and then we're done. It's a long-term, evergreen type book. The role of series and bundles Jo: Talking of series, you've obviously got multiple series. People should definitely go look — you've got great branding and your series are so clear. What part do series and bundles play in marketing in general, and in your direct sales? Sara: I like to bundle them for my direct store because I figure I need something special about my store — a reason for people to go there. They can get the books on Amazon and Audible and Spotify and all these places, so why would they go to my store? I've really leaned into bundles for the store, so they can get a three-book audiobook bundle or the whole series in pretty much all my series. They can do the paperback bundling. I've done a paperback starter series bundle where they can get each book one in my first three series bundled together through Book Vault. I thought I really need to do that with the audiobooks. That's on my list — to create a starter audiobook bundle. Bundles do well on Kobo. They draw readers in over there. And for the rare times I can get a BookBub, I think bundles seem to appeal to BookBub. If I'm going to pitch something, it seems like they like bundles. Readers like them too. Part of it is the convenience. You've got the whole series together and you can just read one after another. You don't have to go find it and figure out what order they're in. Jo: They do. And I love offering bundles in the Kickstarter as add-ons and on my Shopify stores as well. Because I'm always surprised — somebody's just found me and then they order the 13 ARKANE thriller paperback bundle, and I'm like, okay, wow. That just feels like a win. Sara: Yes. I love to see those come in and you think, oh, I wonder how they found me. Why they would dive in with the seven-book series. That's fantastic. Jo: It is interesting. With the paperbacks and the shipping, you drop some money for a complete print series. And then obviously it's usually a bit less on things like audio and ebook bundles, but it's still a real commitment. So yeah, everybody, we love bundles. Sara: We do. What Sara is excited about next Jo: I wanted to come back to the podcast, Wish I'd Known Then, which is brilliant. I often refer to it on this show. Hopefully we share quite a few listeners, and you and Jamie talk about industry changes, personal things. Given all the stuff that's going on, what are you excited about? What are you experimenting with? What changes are you seeing that you're enjoying? Sara: We appreciate the shout-out. Every time you give us a shout-out — and I do think we share a readership. I think you are our most frequently mentioned other podcast. We are always referring to you on Wish I'd Known Then. What I'm looking forward to is — I like seeing what other businesses or industries are doing and seeing if I can apply that to writing and books. That's how I came up with the letter idea. I saw some people doing that. I found out later there were some mystery-related mystery letter subscriptions, but I didn't know about them and they weren't well known. I thought, oh, I could try that. So I'm looking forward to doing more creative things that we haven't had the opportunity to do, but now we are going to have the tech and the fulfilment to do. Merch could be fun. I haven't ever delved into that. Translations — I didn't even mention translations earlier. I've done a couple of languages in my historical series, and I think it's really interesting the options we have now in translation. The books could go into so many more languages, so much easier. So I'm looking into that. Just reaching out and trying some of these new things that are on the horizon. You're much more futurist than I am. I'm much more about looking back at the past and going, oh, that was cool. Maybe we can do something similar, but different now. Finding creative inspiration from other industries Jo: That's interesting. How are you finding out that information about what other industries are doing? Because the curation of the information stream is hard for all of us. Sara: I don't know. I seem to run across things. I'm always reading and browsing online and seeing what people are talking about. I did see a post years ago about a company that was doing special edges — limited-edition special edges. When I saw that, I thought, oh, I wonder if I could do that. And I hand-stamped snowflakes on a Christmas book. Jo: Oh, I remember that. I actually bought a stamp. I got a (skull) stamp made. Sara: Oh, awesome. Jo: I never used it! Sara: Well, it's a lot of work. It takes time. But they're very special. Each one is unique, just like a snowflake. Each book has all these different types of snowflakes and ink colours on it. I'll see something and think, oh, I wonder if I could do that. And then I'm always consuming really quirky media. I'm into Asian dramas — Korean dramas, Japanese dramas — and I'm seeing trends over there for storytelling. The vertical dramas they're putting out, super short. I just wonder what that's going to turn into in the future. I'm not a video person, but in the future I think there could be short little videos that we could make of our books. That would be just crazy. I don't know that I would have the skills to do that, but we might be able to hire somebody to do that for us. Korean dramas and new storytelling trends Jo: There are lots of AI apps that are already helping with that. I do love making book trailers. And I have also thought about my short stories particularly — turning them into short videos. I've written a few screenplays, so I'm also thinking about that kind of visual-sized content. I also watch a lot of Korean shows. Sara: Oh, do you? Jo: I love Korean shows. Sara: Oh, we have to talk later. Jo: They're very good. I also like the Korean sports stuff and the cooking stuff, and they're just so good at hooking you in. Sara: Yes, they are. Jo: They are so good. Sara: They're really good at blending genres. And I've noticed with their storytelling, they're doing a lot of these stories they call isekai stories, where the main character falls into a story. I heard somebody talking about it, saying they think that's popular because we're so familiar with media entertainment — we kind of know where the story's going. So that's a new way. If your character falls into a fictional mystery and knows who the bad guy is and is trying to prevent a death or something, that's a completely different story than just a straight mystery. Jo: That's interesting. In a way, the LitRPG genre where the character goes into a game, or the character is in a game — I suppose it's got some relationship to that. But I think K-Pop Demon Hunters is like the most successful film and music and all of this kind of thing. It's clearly coming to more Western audiences. Sara: Yes. It's becoming much more mainstream than it used to be, I think. Jo: That's really interesting given that you're mainly a historical author. Are we going to get 1920s Korea? Sara: Oh, maybe. That's an interesting time period. Maybe my character needs to travel there. Jo: You have a travel series, don't you? Sara: Yes. I have a modern, cosy kind of travel series, and then in my 1920s series, it takes place mostly in England, but I have a spinoff with a character who's gone to Egypt, and I have three books set in Egypt. Jo: Well, you never know. Sara: I know. Maybe they need to travel. Jo: I love it. Okay, where can people find you and your books and your podcasts online? Sara: Thanks for having me. This has been so much fun. You can find me at SaraRosett.com. My store is SaraRosettBooks.com. You can find the podcast with Jamie and me, Wish I'd Known Then — it's everywhere, Apple, Spotify. We're even on Substack now. Yeah, that's where everything is. Jo: Brilliant. Well, thanks so much for your time, Sara. That was great. Sara: Thank you.The post Special Editions, Seasonal Podcasts, and the Art of Low-Key Book Marketing with Sara Rosett first appeared on The Creative Penn.

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