Podcasts about Maeve Binchy

For the RtB Books in Dark Times series back in 2021, John spoke with Elizabeth Bradfield, editor of Broadsided Press, poet, professor of creative writing at Brandeis, naturalist, photographer. Her books include Interpretive Work, Approaching Ice, Once Removed, and Toward Antarctica. She lives on Cape Cod, travels north every summer to guide people into Arctic climes, birdwatches. Liz is in and of and for our whole natural world. Did poetry sustaining her through the darkest hours of the pandemic? What about other sources of inspiration? Mentioned in the episode: Eavand Boland, “Quarantine” (from Against Love Poetry; read her NY Times obituary here) Maeve Binchy, “Circle of Friends“ Sherwood Anderson, Winesburg, Ohio Edgar Lee Masters, Spoon River Anthology Louise Gluck Averno and Wild Iris Brian Teare, Doomstead Days Derek Walcott, “Omeros“ W. S. Merwin, “The Folding Cliffs” Natasha Trethewey, “Belloqc's Ophelia“ Yeats, “We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry.” Nest, Eggs and Nestlings of North American Birds (Princeton Field Guides) Trixie Belden Shel Silverstein Lois Lowry, “The Giver“ Liz equates poetry and Tetris Leanne Simpson, “This Accident of Being Lost“ Elizabeth Bradfield, “We all want to see a mammal“ Listen and Read Here: 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

For the RtB Books in Dark Times series back in 2021, John spoke with Elizabeth Bradfield, editor of Broadsided Press, poet, professor of creative writing at Brandeis, naturalist, photographer. Her books include Interpretive Work, Approaching Ice, Once Removed, and Toward Antarctica. She lives on Cape Cod, travels north every summer to guide people into Arctic climes, birdwatches. Liz is in and of and for our whole natural world. Did poetry sustaining her through the darkest hours of the pandemic? What about other sources of inspiration? Mentioned in the episode: Eavand Boland, “Quarantine” (from Against Love Poetry; read her NY Times obituary here) Maeve Binchy, “Circle of Friends“ Sherwood Anderson, Winesburg, Ohio Edgar Lee Masters, Spoon River Anthology Louise Gluck Averno and Wild Iris Brian Teare, Doomstead Days Derek Walcott, “Omeros“ W. S. Merwin, “The Folding Cliffs” Natasha Trethewey, “Belloqc's Ophelia“ Yeats, “We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry.” Nest, Eggs and Nestlings of North American Birds (Princeton Field Guides) Trixie Belden Shel Silverstein Lois Lowry, “The Giver“ Liz equates poetry and Tetris Leanne Simpson, “This Accident of Being Lost“ Elizabeth Bradfield, “We all want to see a mammal“ Listen and Read Here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the RtB Books in Dark Times series back in 2021, John spoke with Elizabeth Bradfield, editor of Broadsided Press, poet, professor of creative writing at Brandeis, naturalist, photographer. Her books include Interpretive Work, Approaching Ice, Once Removed, and Toward Antarctica. She lives on Cape Cod, travels north every summer to guide people into Arctic climes, birdwatches. Liz is in and of and for our whole natural world. Did poetry sustaining her through the darkest hours of the pandemic? What about other sources of inspiration? Mentioned in the episode: Eavand Boland, “Quarantine” (from Against Love Poetry; read her NY Times obituary here) Maeve Binchy, “Circle of Friends“ Sherwood Anderson, Winesburg, Ohio Edgar Lee Masters, Spoon River Anthology Louise Gluck Averno and Wild Iris Brian Teare, Doomstead Days Derek Walcott, “Omeros“ W. S. Merwin, “The Folding Cliffs” Natasha Trethewey, “Belloqc's Ophelia“ Yeats, “We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry.” Nest, Eggs and Nestlings of North American Birds (Princeton Field Guides) Trixie Belden Shel Silverstein Lois Lowry, “The Giver“ Liz equates poetry and Tetris Leanne Simpson, “This Accident of Being Lost“ Elizabeth Bradfield, “We all want to see a mammal“ Listen and Read Here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

For the RtB Books in Dark Times series back in 2021, John spoke with Elizabeth Bradfield, editor of Broadsided Press, poet, professor of creative writing at Brandeis, naturalist, photographer. Her books include Interpretive Work, Approaching Ice, Once Removed, and Toward Antarctica. She lives on Cape Cod, travels north every summer to guide people into Arctic climes, birdwatches. Liz is in and of and for our whole natural world. Did poetry sustaining her through the darkest hours of the pandemic? What about other sources of inspiration? Mentioned in the episode: Eavand Boland, “Quarantine” (from Against Love Poetry; read her NY Times obituary here) Maeve Binchy, “Circle of Friends“ Sherwood Anderson, Winesburg, Ohio Edgar Lee Masters, Spoon River Anthology Louise Gluck Averno and Wild Iris Brian Teare, Doomstead Days Derek Walcott, “Omeros“ W. S. Merwin, “The Folding Cliffs” Natasha Trethewey, “Belloqc's Ophelia“ Yeats, “We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry.” Nest, Eggs and Nestlings of North American Birds (Princeton Field Guides) Trixie Belden Shel Silverstein Lois Lowry, “The Giver“ Liz equates poetry and Tetris Leanne Simpson, “This Accident of Being Lost“ Elizabeth Bradfield, “We all want to see a mammal“ Listen and Read Here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

For the RtB Books in Dark Times series back in 2021, John spoke with Elizabeth Bradfield, editor of Broadsided Press, poet, professor of creative writing at Brandeis, naturalist, photographer. Her books include Interpretive Work, Approaching Ice, Once Removed, and Toward Antarctica. She lives on Cape Cod, travels north every summer to guide people into Arctic climes, birdwatches. Liz is in and of and for our whole natural world. Did poetry sustaining her through the darkest hours of the pandemic? What about other sources of inspiration? Mentioned in the episode: Eavand Boland, “Quarantine” (from Against Love Poetry; read her NY Times obituary here) Maeve Binchy, “Circle of Friends“ Sherwood Anderson, Winesburg, Ohio Edgar Lee Masters, Spoon River Anthology Louise Gluck Averno and Wild Iris Brian Teare, Doomstead Days Derek Walcott, “Omeros“ W. S. Merwin, “The Folding Cliffs” Natasha Trethewey, “Belloqc's Ophelia“ Yeats, “We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry.” Nest, Eggs and Nestlings of North American Birds (Princeton Field Guides) Trixie Belden Shel Silverstein Lois Lowry, “The Giver“ Liz equates poetry and Tetris Leanne Simpson, “This Accident of Being Lost“ Elizabeth Bradfield, “We all want to see a mammal“ Listen and Read Here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/poetry

Jane and Fi are reunited after their week off and are full of the joys of spring! They discuss what goes on on the other side of the moon, Freida McFadden's identity, disappointing Mary Berry, and good comfort reads.Some of their recommendations from today's episode include Maeve Binchy's books, A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman, A Family Matter by Claire Lynch, London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe, and a podcast series called Foundling.Today's episode was not visualised. We'll be back on YouTube next week.You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFiOur new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofzaOur most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visiting the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) Dublin didn't earn its UNESCO City of Literature designation by accident. This is a city shaped – physically, culturally, and emotionally – by writers. Their words echo through streets, pubs, libraries, and public spaces, forming part of everyday life rather than sitting quietly on a shelf. One of the best places to understand how writers shaped Dublin – and why literature still matters here – is the Museum of Literature Ireland, known simply as MoLI. MoLI Exhibition; photo credit: MoLI, used with permission This article is based on podcast episode 3220featuring David Cleary, CEO and Director of the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI).Use the player below to listen or scroll to continue reading the article and get resource links. Why Writers Matter in Dublin In Dublin, writers aren't treated as distant historical figures. They're part of the city's identity. As MoLI director David Cleary explains, Irish literature captures people first – their voices, humor, contradictions, and daily lives – and that human focus is what gives Irish writing its global reach. The rhythm and cadence of Irish writing are shaped by history, by language, and by place. Even when written in English, the influence of Irish language and speech patterns gives Irish literature a distinct flow that feels different on the page. First copy of Ulysses What MoLI Shows That Other Museums Don't MoLI focuses on writers as people, not just their most famous works. Visitors see: Drafts, notebooks, and creative planning How writers developed ideas and structure The trial-and-error behind finished books A highlight for many visitors is the first printed copy of Ulysses, paired with James Joyce's handwritten preparation notes – a reminder that even the most celebrated writers wrestled with their work. A Broader View of Irish Writing Rather than focusing only on literary “greats,” MoLI shows the range of Irish writing: Poets, playwrights, novelists, and children's authors Irish-language and English-language writers Contemporary voices alongside historic figures Rotating exhibitions explore different genres and themes, reinforcing the idea that Irish literature is living, evolving, and accessible. MoLI from St. Stephen's Green; photo credit: MoLI, used with permission Newman House — Place Matters MoLI is housed in Newman House, a set of Georgian buildings dating to the 1730s. Writers didn't just pass through here – they studied here. Figures like James Joyce, Maeve Binchy, and Flann O'Brien walked these same floors. That connection between place and writing is intentional, the building itself reinforces how closely literature and location are intertwined in Dublin. Behind the museum is MoLI's reader's garden, with access to the Iveagh Gardens – a quiet, green space that encourages slowing down and engaging with words rather than rushing on to the next sight. Planning a Visit to MoLI Booking: Recommended but not required Time needed: 1–2 hours Experience: Self-guided Location: St Stephen's Green (easy to pair with nearby attractions) Visit the Museum of Literature Ireland website for more information and follow on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more inspiration. MoLI works especially well as a flexible stop – something that adds depth to a Dublin day without feeling overwhelming. in the Long Room at Trinty College Three More Writer-Focused Stops in Dublin To continue exploring Dublin through its writers, consider adding: Trinity College Long Room – A visually stunning library tied to Ireland's literary heritage (only available with a Book of Kells Experience ticket) The Palace Bar – A longtime gathering place for writers and journalists Independent bookshops like The Winding Stair, where Irish writing is still very much alive MoLI makes it clear that Dublin isn't just a city with famous books – it's a city shaped by the people who wrote them. Visiting the Museum of Literature Ireland adds context to everything else you see in Dublin, from street names to pub conversations, and helps explain why words still matter so much here. The post Dublin – A City Shaped by Writers appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

Christmas Story - Christmas Present - Maeve Binchy

Christmas Story - Christmas Present - Maeve Binchy

In this episode, I'm joined by Irish writer Sarah Maria Griffin to talk about the four books that have most shaped her creative journey – from early influences to enduring literary obsessions. It's a fantastic conversation, ending with her newest work, Eat The Ones You Love, a bold and visceral work of feminist horror. In the episode we talk about writing as transformation, the power and joy of horror, and what it means to create with teeth.Sarah Maria Griffin's four books were:Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (1986)Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy (1990)Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay (2015)House of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski (2000)Lit with Charles loves reviews. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a review of your own, and follow me on Instagram at @litwithcharles. Let's get more people listening – and reading!

Update! Update! Come get your update! We learned a lot of info about Velveeta loaves, lucky girl syndrome, seasonal treats, minimal shoes, and more that we gotta share!    On Erica's iPhone note for seasonal treats in April, you will find  an Ojai Pixie Party, Great N.Y. Noodletown's softshell crab, and Styer's Peonies, and coming up with DIY traditions reminds us of The New Better Off by Courtney E. Martin.    Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy gives cozy-soapy, which is exactly what we want right now.    Time for an acupressure mat update: Claire's loving it! Erica's still into her Yoga Toes.    Speaking of toes! We're still thinking about minimal shoes, and we think these Adidas Taekwondo Shoes are a contender.    Do you have news we can use on things we discussed in previous episodes? Share them at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, @athingortwohq, or in our Geneva.   Celebrate spring with Fast Growing Trees. Get 15% off your first purchase with the code ATHINGORTWO. Support your hair with Nutrafol. Take $10 off your first month's subscription with the code ATHINGORTWOGIFT. Get good sleep with Bearaby and use the code ATHINGORTWO for an exclusive 10% discount. YAY.

This is a podcast where we try and persuade or entertain, inspire, and basically inform ourselves and you through conversation.Paula, a listener from Norfolk, England asks the first question for Stuart and William to mull over. It's a long question so we have put it in a separate document:Paula's QuestionStuart and William kick things off with a spirited debate on why folks are moving in the first place. Stuart suggests it might be because of the perception that the UK offers more than other safe countries. William chimes in with something more fundamental - English is a widely spoken language (plus, who doesn't love tea and crumpets?).William then points to the right-wing rhetoric that claims people coming to the UK are just here to drain resources like an uninvited guest who eats all your snacks and leaves the toilet seat up.Stuart goes on to talk about how the states these people pass through could act like a human sponge, absorbing everyone in transit (although that sounds like a superhero gone wrong). France wants the UK to do its part but Stuart wonders if France is pulling its weight.Stuart feels we need to get practicing at absorbing and channeling migration. Let's see this as a practice run for what's to come. Practice makes perfect, right?William points out that France has taken in more migrants than the UK and highlights the lack of legal routes for asylum seekers to enter the country. He believes the real issue isn't that they're all coming here but rather that it's the only route they can take, leaving them at the mercy of gangs (like a bad road trip with a shady GPS).William explains the difference between an asylum seeker and an illegal immigrant and says the issue of small boats crossing the Channel has been blown out of proportion. The number of people crossing the Channel in a year could fit into a football stadium.Stuart's action plan? Spend a bit of time thinking about this openly and remember, the media from all angles is trying to convince you of their way of thinking. Just like those salesmen who insist you need a vacuum that also makes smoothies.Samantha, another listener, this time from Cumbria, England puts forward the second question: “Is there always an alternative explanation?”Stuart kicks things off with, there's always an alternative. It doesn't mean it's correct, but hey, it's like trying on funky hats—worth exploring! Because stepping outside our perspective is like upgrading from fuzzy logic to sharp clarity.Stuart then explores the barriers to accepting alternative explanations. It could be ego or the fear of being wrong, or maybe just the dread of finding out pineapple does belong on pizza.William's action plan? Check out other sources. It's like a treasure hunt, except the treasure is the truth and not a dusty old map.Stuart recommends reading a Maeve Binchy book. She writes from the perspective of people's shared challenges. Think of it as a literary group therapy session with a dash of charm.What do you make of this discussion? Do you have a question that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by sending an email to ⁠thepeoplescountryside@gmail.comSign the Petition - Improve The Oxfordshire Countryside Accessibility For All Disabilities And Abilities:change.org/p/improve-the-oxfordshire-countryside-accessibility-for-all-disabilities-and-abilitiesFundraiser For An Extreme 8 All-terrain Wheelchair:justgiving.com/wildmanonwheelsWe like to give you an ad free experience. We also like our audience to be relatively small and engaged, we're not after numbers.This podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friendspodfollow.com/thepeoplescountrysideenvironmentaldebatepodcast , support our work through Patreonpatreon.com/thepeoplescountryside⁠. Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link:linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside

This week's book guest is Intermezzo by Sally Rooney.Sadly James Joyce and Michael Fassbender were not available to chat so Sara and Cariad are joined by Ireland's premier Bono impersonator, writer and star of This Way Up, Living With Yourself and Get Away - it's Aisling Bea!In this episode they discuss sex scenes, James Joyce, Dublin, Maeve Binchy and life's winners.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Intermezzo is available to buy here.You can find Aisling on Instagram @weemissbeaCariad's children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.Sara's debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.Cariad's book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukFollow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Binchy discusses the literary festival Echoes that celebrates the legacy of her aunt, Irish novelist and playwright, Maeve Binchy, alongside the best in Irish writing and contemporary writers.

Sarah Binchy, Maeve's Niece and RTÉ Producer

A walk in the woods, writing advice from Maeve Binchy and blood in the water at the Melbourne Olympics, with Fergal McCabe, Bernadett Buda, Mike MacDomhnaill, Bernard Farrell, Sharon Hgan and Pat Boran

It's hard to make a big meeting scene interesting.  Much of the time meeting scenes should be avoided.  But if we must have a meeting, showing rather than telling will make it more interesting.   Plus, how Carson McCullers worked.  And some comments from feuding writers.  Also, an interview with Maeve Binchy.Support the Show.

This conversation was recorded when the very last Maeve Binchy novel was published in paperback. Maeve was always an entertaining interviewee - getting her to talk was never a problem! Unsurprisingly her books continue to sell.  

Christmas Story - Christmas Present - Maeve Binchy

In today's episode, we delve into the world of Irish literature and explore the works of some of the best Irish authors you must read. From the celebrated CS Lewis, who straddled the line between British and Irish, to the incomparable James Joyce and his masterpiece "Ulysses," we'll take you through a journey of influential writers who have shaped modern literature. Join us as we uncover the rich literary heritage of Ireland and provide insights into these renowned authors. So, whether you're searching for your next book club read or simply looking to expand your literary horizons, this episode is for you. Stay tuned as we explore the works of Oscar Wilde, Maeve Binchy, Bram Stoker, Roddy Doyle, John Banville, Brendan Behan, and Samuel Beckett. Let's dive into the fascinating world of Irish literature.Support the showIf you enjoyed the show please leave a review on Apple. And if you have any questions you can find me on Twitter @BryanJCollinsThanks for listening!

Ey up! We've reached Mega Drive letter X this time with X-Men 2: Clone Wars. Was it Xcellent or Xtra rubbish? Get in touch with us via the following pester paths; Discord Instagram X - Formally known as Twitter Twitch Website Round Table Chat About Games and That What Dan Did Horizon Forbidden West Rogue Legacy 2 PGA Tour 2K23 Uno Marvel Snap Succession The Flash No Hard Feelings Across The Spiderverse How Spider-Verse Broke The Rules of 3D Animation Oppenheimer What Mark Did Slay The Spire Jedi Survivor Physical Barbie Meg 2 Cha Cha Real Smooth What Sull Did Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Fortnite Season 4 Chapter 4 Cultural Interlude May 15th 1995 UK Singles Charts Number 4 - Scatman John - Scatman (Ski Ba Bop Ba Dop Bop) Number 3 - Pérez Prado and His Orchestra - Guaglione Number 1 - Robson Golightly Green & Jerome Patrick Flynn - Unchained Melody UK Album Charts Number 8 - Portishead - Dummy Number 7 - No Need To Argue - Cranberries Number 1 - Take That - Nobody Else  Fillums No 6 - Two idiots try to out-idiot each other in the Farrelly Bros first film- frozen urine road trip comedy No 3 -  Due to lack of most basic text messaging to warn the public, an evil monkey is able to liquefy peoples internal organs No 1 - Minnie Driver and Chris O Donnell are University students in Ireland in adaptation of Maeve Binchy's WHO IS NOW DEAD best selling novel And what we've all been waiting for!!!!! - Games C+VG Issue 163 Daytona USA - Sega Saturn Tekken - Playstation Alien Soldier - Sega Megadrive Full Throttle - PC What could we have been playing? X-Men Xenon 2: Megablast X-Perts XDR Deadlock's Super Groovy Episode Archive -  bit.ly/PHEpisodeGuide What did YOU think of X-Men 2? How many AWOOGAS would you give it? How was May 95 for you?! Get in touch and let us know.  We love to hear from you lovely people and that. Next Episode's game - Yogi Bear - Cartoon Capers "Playing the games so you don't have to!"

Escucha este audiolibro completo aquí: https://penguinaud.io/3NtFg1sNarradores: Anna Pallejà / Marcel Navarro / Luis Grau1928, ParísUn chico es encontrado momentos antes de su muerte y acogido por una cariñosa familia. Dulce, precoz y lleno de talento, el niño florece en su nuevo hogar y la familia le muestra una vida que no había creído posible. Pero se niega a decir una palabra sobre quién es realmente.Y a medida que crece y se convierte en un hombre, enamorándose y tomando clases en el prestigioso Conservatoire de Paris, casi está cerca de olvidar el terror de su pasado o la promesa que ha jurado mantener. Pero por toda Europa el mal se está despertando y nadie puede sentirse del todo seguro. En su corazón, sabe que se acerca el momento en que tendrá que volver a huir.2008, mar EgeoLas siete hermanas se han reunido por primera vez a bordo del Titán para dar una últimadespedida al enigmático padre al que tanto amaron.Para sorpresa de todas, es la hermana perdida a quien Pa Salt ha elegido para confiarle la clave de sus pasados. Pero por cada verdad revelada, otra pregunta emerge. Las hermanas deben afrontar la idea de que su adorado padre era alguien a quien apenas conocían. Y lo que es aún más impactante: que esos secretos hace tanto tiempo enterrados todavía pueden tener hoy consecuencias para ellas.Sobre la serie Las Siete Hermanas han dicho:«Una pizca de misterio, un poco de romance, algo de ficción histórica y mucho drama familiar en una historia maravillosa. Una apuesta segura para fans de Kate Morton, Kristin Hannah o Maeve Binchy».Library Journal#audiolibros #lucindariley #atlas #penguinaudio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Infancy by Maeve Binchy: Part of Drama On One's 'Seven Ages of Man' series

In 2002 Maeve decided to channel her inner Sinatra and, after two years of retirement, emerged triumphantly in this public interview with Myles Dungan.

In our final episode this season, we spoke to playwright, Elaine Murphy Elaine has won awards for her incredible writing and had her words read on the Abbey Theatre stage. Not only that, she is also Sinead's next door neighbour - Elaine pinches herself every day. In 2022, Elaine's adaptation of Maeve Binchy's Circle Of Friends opened in The Gaiety Theatre, Dublin to incredible reviews. And in this episode, she shares how she does it all and about how taking a risk can be terrifying but in the end, worth it. She is some woman for one woman and we hope our chat inspires you to live your dreams too.  Thanks for listening to us again this season. Don't forget to follow, subscribe and hit the notification bell wherever you listen. Sinead and Sue. P.S If you've any stories to share with Sue and Sinead, get in touch via WhatsApp voice message 089-4951256 or e-mail ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@dirtbirds.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@dirtbirdscomedy⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DirtBirdsProductions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtbirds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch our sketches on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/DirtBirdsProductions/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠

For the RtB Books in Dark Times series back in 2021, John spoke with Elizabeth Bradfied, editor of Broadsided Press, poet, professor of creative writing at Brandeis, naturalist, photographer. Her books include Interpretive Work, Approaching Ice, Once Removed, and Toward Antarctica. She lives on Cape Cod, travels north every summer to guide people into Arctic climes, birdwatches. Liz is in and of and for our whole natural world. Did poetry sustaining her through the darkest hours of the pandemic? What about other sources of inspiration? Mentioned in the episode: Eavand Boland, “Quarantine” (from Against Love Poetry; read her NY Times obituary here) Maeve Binchy, “Circle of Friends“ Sherwood Anderson, Winesburg, Ohio Edgar Lee Masters, Spoon River Anthology Louise Gluck Averno and Wild Iris Brian Teare, Doomstead Days Derek Walcott, “Omeros“ W. S. Merwin, “The Folding Cliffs” Natasha Trethewey, “Belloqc's Ophelia“ Yeats, “We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry.” Nest, Eggs and Nestlings of North American Birds (Princeton Field Guides) Trixie Belden Shel Silverstein Lois Lowry, “The Giver“ Liz equates poetry and Tetris Leanne Simpson, “This Accident of Being Lost“ Elizabeth Bradfield, “We all want to see a mammal“ Listen and Read Here: 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

For the RtB Books in Dark Times series back in 2021, John spoke with Elizabeth Bradfied, editor of Broadsided Press, poet, professor of creative writing at Brandeis, naturalist, photographer. Her books include Interpretive Work, Approaching Ice, Once Removed, and Toward Antarctica. She lives on Cape Cod, travels north every summer to guide people into Arctic climes, birdwatches. Liz is in and of and for our whole natural world. Did poetry sustaining her through the darkest hours of the pandemic? What about other sources of inspiration? Mentioned in the episode: Eavand Boland, “Quarantine” (from Against Love Poetry; read her NY Times obituary here) Maeve Binchy, “Circle of Friends“ Sherwood Anderson, Winesburg, Ohio Edgar Lee Masters, Spoon River Anthology Louise Gluck Averno and Wild Iris Brian Teare, Doomstead Days Derek Walcott, “Omeros“ W. S. Merwin, “The Folding Cliffs” Natasha Trethewey, “Belloqc's Ophelia“ Yeats, “We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry.” Nest, Eggs and Nestlings of North American Birds (Princeton Field Guides) Trixie Belden Shel Silverstein Lois Lowry, “The Giver“ Liz equates poetry and Tetris Leanne Simpson, “This Accident of Being Lost“ Elizabeth Bradfield, “We all want to see a mammal“ Listen and Read Here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the RtB Books in Dark Times series back in 2021, John spoke with Elizabeth Bradfied, editor of Broadsided Press, poet, professor of creative writing at Brandeis, naturalist, photographer. Her books include Interpretive Work, Approaching Ice, Once Removed, and Toward Antarctica. She lives on Cape Cod, travels north every summer to guide people into Arctic climes, birdwatches. Liz is in and of and for our whole natural world. Did poetry sustaining her through the darkest hours of the pandemic? What about other sources of inspiration? Mentioned in the episode: Eavand Boland, “Quarantine” (from Against Love Poetry; read her NY Times obituary here) Maeve Binchy, “Circle of Friends“ Sherwood Anderson, Winesburg, Ohio Edgar Lee Masters, Spoon River Anthology Louise Gluck Averno and Wild Iris Brian Teare, Doomstead Days Derek Walcott, “Omeros“ W. S. Merwin, “The Folding Cliffs” Natasha Trethewey, “Belloqc's Ophelia“ Yeats, “We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry.” Nest, Eggs and Nestlings of North American Birds (Princeton Field Guides) Trixie Belden Shel Silverstein Lois Lowry, “The Giver“ Liz equates poetry and Tetris Leanne Simpson, “This Accident of Being Lost“ Elizabeth Bradfield, “We all want to see a mammal“ Listen and Read Here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

For the RtB Books in Dark Times series back in 2021, John spoke with Elizabeth Bradfied, editor of Broadsided Press, poet, professor of creative writing at Brandeis, naturalist, photographer. Her books include Interpretive Work, Approaching Ice, Once Removed, and Toward Antarctica. She lives on Cape Cod, travels north every summer to guide people into Arctic climes, birdwatches. Liz is in and of and for our whole natural world. Did poetry sustaining her through the darkest hours of the pandemic? What about other sources of inspiration? Mentioned in the episode: Eavand Boland, “Quarantine” (from Against Love Poetry; read her NY Times obituary here) Maeve Binchy, “Circle of Friends“ Sherwood Anderson, Winesburg, Ohio Edgar Lee Masters, Spoon River Anthology Louise Gluck Averno and Wild Iris Brian Teare, Doomstead Days Derek Walcott, “Omeros“ W. S. Merwin, “The Folding Cliffs” Natasha Trethewey, “Belloqc's Ophelia“ Yeats, “We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry.” Nest, Eggs and Nestlings of North American Birds (Princeton Field Guides) Trixie Belden Shel Silverstein Lois Lowry, “The Giver“ Liz equates poetry and Tetris Leanne Simpson, “This Accident of Being Lost“ Elizabeth Bradfield, “We all want to see a mammal“ Listen and Read Here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

For the RtB Books in Dark Times series back in 2021, John spoke with Elizabeth Bradfied, editor of Broadsided Press, poet, professor of creative writing at Brandeis, naturalist, photographer. Her books include Interpretive Work, Approaching Ice, Once Removed, and Toward Antarctica. She lives on Cape Cod, travels north every summer to guide people into Arctic climes, birdwatches. Liz is in and of and for our whole natural world. Did poetry sustaining her through the darkest hours of the pandemic? What about other sources of inspiration? Mentioned in the episode: Eavand Boland, “Quarantine” (from Against Love Poetry; read her NY Times obituary here) Maeve Binchy, “Circle of Friends“ Sherwood Anderson, Winesburg, Ohio Edgar Lee Masters, Spoon River Anthology Louise Gluck Averno and Wild Iris Brian Teare, Doomstead Days Derek Walcott, “Omeros“ W. S. Merwin, “The Folding Cliffs” Natasha Trethewey, “Belloqc's Ophelia“ Yeats, “We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry.” Nest, Eggs and Nestlings of North American Birds (Princeton Field Guides) Trixie Belden Shel Silverstein Lois Lowry, “The Giver“ Liz equates poetry and Tetris Leanne Simpson, “This Accident of Being Lost“ Elizabeth Bradfield, “We all want to see a mammal“ Listen and Read Here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/poetry

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 789, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: ladies in song 1: Sounds like she's suing Michael Jackson for child support. "Billie Jean". 2: Salutation for Miss Parton of Nashville or Mrs. Levi of Yonkers. "Hello, Dolly". 3: She picked a fine time to leave. Lucille. 4: Stephen "Fostered" this dream about a lady with lovely tresses. "Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair". 5: Johnny Carson might ask "Kool and the Gang" not to sing this on "The Tonight Show":"I'm in love, and I won't lie /She's my girl and always on my mind /She gives me her love and a feeling that's right...". "Joanna". Round 2. Category: rochester 1: In Rochester in this state, you might expect to find fans of the Fighting Irish, as it's just south of South Bend. Indiana. 2: Rochester in Plymouth County in this state is home to Witch Rock where witches were said to rise skyward. Massachusetts. 3: 9 miles east of Pontiac, the city of Rochester in this state is home to Oakland University. Michigan. 4: A port on the New York state barge canal, Rochester, New York is closest to this Great Lake. Lake Ontario. 5: Just up the turnpike from Portsmouth is the "Lilac City" of Rochester in this "New" state. New Hampshire. Round 3. Category: monkey business 1: The title of this 1995 Bruce Willis film refers to a group that may have lauched a deadly plague. "12 Monkeys". 2: This title character of classic children's stories lived in Africa until he met the Man with the Yellow Hat. Curious George. 3: These aquatic creatures, types of brine shrimp, are "brought to life" by crystals. Sea Monkeys. 4: In 1996 this inquisitive monkey of children's lit turned 55. Curious George. 5: The Hanuman is a species of monkey and also the name of a monkey-like demigod of this religion who commands a monkey army. Hinduism. Round 4. Category: literary first lines 1: It contains the opposite of its title in "I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills". Out of Africa. 2: "All children, except one, grow up". Peter Pan. 3: 1813: "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a... fortune must be in want of a wife". Pride and Prejudice. 4: "In our family, there was no clear line between religion and fly fishing". A River Runs Through It. 5: By E.M. Forster:"'The signora had no business to do it," said Miss Bartlett, '...she promised us south rooms...'". A Room with a View. Round 5. Category: international authors 1: Many say that Tufu was this country's greatest poet. China. 2: Steingrimur Thorsteinsson translated "The Arabian Nights" into this language spoken in Rekjavik. Icelandic. 3: The blind 19th c. poet Antonio Feliciano de Castilho was a leading literary figure in this European country. Portugal. 4: One of Maeve Binchy's first plays, "End of Term", premiered in this world capital, her birthplace. Dublin. 5: This man and his sister wrote the novel "A Year at Hartlebury" under pseudonyms in 1834, before he was Britain's P.M.. Disraeli. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

With the Academy Awards just around the corner, This week we take a look at some of our favorite book to movie adaptations. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a BookLover Books mentioned in this episode: 1- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl 2- The Witches by Roald Dahl 3- A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 4- The Martian by Andy Weir 5- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 6- Nightbirds by Kate J. Armstrong  7- A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy/narrated by Rosalyn Landor 8- The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard 9- A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar 10- Dune by Frank Herbert 11- Lady Chatterley's Lover by DH Lawrence 12- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shafer 13- All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque 14- Emma by Jane Austen 15- Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 16- Bullet Train by Kōtarō Isaka 17- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 18- We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver 19- Truman Capote by Gerald Clarke 20- In Cold Blood by Truman Capote 21- Angels and Insects (Morpho Eugenia) by A. S. Byatt 22- The Woman in Black by Susan Hill 23- Nightmare Alley by William Lindsay Gresham 24- The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin 25- Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan by Hildi Kang 26- Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir by Deborah A. Miranda 27- All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham 28- Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns 29- Stealing by Margaret Verble Movies mentioned-- 1- The Pale Blue Eye (2022) 2- A Beautiful Mind (2001) 3- The Imitation Game (2014--based on Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges) 4- Dune (1984) 5- Dune (BBC, 2000) 6- Lady Chatterley's Lover (2022) 7- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) 8- All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) 9- Emma (2020) 10- Anna Karenina (2012) 11- Bullet Train (2022) 12- Little Women (2019) 13- We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) 14- Capote (2005) 15- Angels & Insects (1995) 16- The Woman in Black (2012) 17- Lord of the Rings series 18- Nightmare Alley (2021) 19- The Storied Life of A J Fikry (2022) 20- Taxi Driver (1976) Articles mentioned-- A Film That Makes Sex Scenes Look Like Works of Art, Shirley Lee, The Atlantic, Dec 2022

With the Academy Awards just around the corner, this week we take a look at some of our favorite book-to-movie adaptations. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a BookLover Books mentioned in this episode: 1- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl 2- The Witches by Roald Dahl 3- A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 4- The Martian by Andy Weir 5- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 6- Nightbirds by Kate J. Armstrong (published Feb 28, 2023) 7- A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy/narrated by Rosalyn Landor 8- The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard 9- A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar 10- Dune by Frank Herbert 11- Lady Chatterley's Lover by DH Lawrence 12- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shafer 13- All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque 14- Emma by Jane Austen 15- Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 16- Bullet Train by Kōtarō Isaka 17- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 18- We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver 19- Truman Capote by Gerald Clarke 20- In Cold Blood by Truman Capote 21- Angels and Insects (Morpho Eugenia) by A. S. Byatt 22- The Woman in Black by Susan Hill 23- Nightmare Alley by William Lindsay Gresham 24- The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin 25- Chengli and the Silk Road Caravan by Hildi Kang 26- Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir by Deborah A. Miranda 27- All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham 28- Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns 29- Stealing by Margaret Verble Movies mentioned-- 1- The Pale Blue Eye (2022) 2- A Beautiful Mind (2001) 3- The Imitation Game (2014--based on Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges) 4- Dune (1984) 5- Dune (BBC, 2000) 6- Lady Chatterley's Lover (2022) 7- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) 8- All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) 9- Emma (2020) 10- Anna Karenina (2012) 11- Bullet Train (2022) 12- Little Women (2019) 13- We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) 14- Capote (2005) 15- Angels & Insects (1995) 16- The Woman in Black (2012) 17- Lord of the Rings series 18- Nightmare Alley (2021) 19- The Storied Life of A J Fikry (2022) 20- Taxi Driver (1976) Articles mentioned-- A Film That Makes Sex Scenes Look Like Works of Art, Shirley Lee, The Atlantic, Dec 2022

Did you think Kathleen's drama with her upstairs neighbors was over? You were WRONG! She was late to recording this episode thanks to them, the big jerks. Find out why. Then, brainstorming Adorable Saw Traps and a surprising discussion about author Maeve Binchy and her face. ——— What We Talked About:  PATREON Dates in February: Live Show: Feb. 27th @ 7:30pm EST Sign up at www.patreon.com/acquiredtaste ——— Check out our merch!:  https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast  ——— Please support the companies that support us! Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code TASTE at checkout.  Lume Deodorant - As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code TASTE at LumeDeodorant.com 

Biologist and award-winning author Danielle Clode embarks on a journey to reveal the true story of Jeanne Barret, the first woman to circumnavigate the world in 1775. We meet an impoverished peasant from Burgundy who disguised herself as a man and sailed on a french voyage around the world from the South American jungles and Magellan Strait to the tropical islands of the Indo-Pacific. Seamlessly weaving together memoir, history and science, Clode unmasks the remarkable woman who, like all explorers, charted her own course for others to follow. And… We avid readers know deep down that reading is good for us. But did you know your gut feeling has a name? Bibliotherapy, or book therapy, is an ancient practice that is gaining a resurgence in medical practice. Doctors in Wales now incorporate “book prescriptions” in a holistic approach to mental health concerns and the State Library of Victoria created an online course in bibliotherapy when Melbournians were locked down due to Covid. UniSA PhD candidate, Elizabeth Wells, is studying the therapeutic benefit of being read to aloud when undergoing chemotherapy. She joined Michaela to explain the many ways in which bibliotherapy can benefit us all.   Guests:    Danielle Clode, author of “In Search of the Woman Who Sailed the World” To hear a dramatisation of the story go to the History Listen Elizabeth Wells, PhD Candidate, UniSA STEM. The title of her thesis is “An exploration of the potential benefits of read-aloud programs to the well-being of cancer patients undergoing treatment”   Our Random Reader - Tony   Other books that get a mention: Elizabeth recommends short stories from her read-aloud program. These include “Great Australian Outback Yarns” by Bill Swampy Marsh, “All Together Now” by Monica McInerny,  “I've Got Your Number” by Sophie Kinsella. Other authors of short stories she recommends highly include P.G. Wodehouse, Kitty Flannagan, Geoffrey Archer, Maeve Binchy and Anna Jacobs. One of Elizabeth's personal favourite books is “The 13th Gift; The true story of a Christmas miracle” by Joanne Huist-Smith. Elizabeth also mentions The Reading Agency UK (https://readingagency.org.uk) and State Library of Victoria (https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/bibliotherapy) Michaela recommends a podcast Women Read (with Freya & Mel). In each episode a woman chooses a book she loves and reads the first chapter aloud. Tony recommends Patrick Susskind's classic “Perfume”, Elizabeth Knox “The Vintner's Luck “ and anything by Peter Goldsworthy   Music composed by Quentin Grant    SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES   INSTA - Pan Macmillan Australia @macmillanaus INSTA - Danielle Clode @danielleclode INSTA - University of South Australia @WomeninSTEMUniSA INSTA - Elizabeth Wells @reading.for.wellbeing INSTA - Women Read @_womenread FB - Pan Macmillan Australia - @panmacmillanaustralia FB - Danielle Clode @danielleclode FB - Elizabeth Well's research @readingforwellbeing FB - University of South Australia @unisaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Hartnett, well-timed acts of kindness, Maeve Binchy's favourite poem, a pioneering comprehensive school and more, with Denise Blake, Margaret Galvin, Mike Mac Domhnaill, Tim Carey and Gordon Snell

Kate Mosse on her latest book Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries; This England, starring Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson as his government grapple with Brexit and the pandemic; Writers gather to share how they were inspired by Maeve Binchy; and Alma Deutscher's opera, Cinderella, will be performed for the first time in Ireland.

Gordon Snell, husband of Maeve Binchy who died 10 years ago and whose work is celebrated at the Echoes Literary Festival later this month

The Irish abroad, door dancing, stargazing and more, with Margaret Hickey, Brian Farrell, Tim Carey, Daniel Mulhall, John Toal and, from the Miscellany archive, Maeve Binchy

Exam anxieties, audience protests, overheard conversations and Maeve Binchy's writing advice, and fearless Dervla Murphy remembered, with Margaret Ward, Rachael Hegarty, Ian Sherry, Bernard Farrell, John Toal and Pádraig Ó Macháin

Exam anxieties, audience protests, overheard conversations and Maeve Binchy's writing advice, and fearless Dervla Murphy remembered, with Margaret Ward, Rachael Hegarty, Ian Sherry, Bernard Farrell, John Toal and Pádraig Ó Macháin

This week there's an honourable mention for El Grito in Dublin - Nicola says the best Mexican food she's had in Ireland. Making my booking as I type.Food waste - we are on a mission to do away with it, which will help the environment, your pocket and your belly. Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is Nic's review this week, a good un but not for the young uns.Our Fox this week is another mammy of Ireland, Maeve Binchy, such a warm, interesting character.  Next up our recommendation is Spooked - an american podcast, which if you're into the paranormal is one for you. Worth checking out if you're not too.And finally we take a look at the upcoming Eurovision, we simply had to. It would be just rude not to!We really appreciate a review if you have time to give us one. Thanks!Theme music by IJUNIJUN from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Griffin is back to worship at the altar of Maeve Binchy and to deliver a new taxonomy about men and the wind. Evacuated from Blitz-battered London, shy and genteel Elizabeth White is sent to stay with the boisterous O'Connors in Kilgarret, Ireland. It is the beginning of an unshakeable bond between Elizabeth and Aisling O'Connor, a friendship which will endure through twenty turbulent years of change and chaos, joy and sorrow, soaring dreams and searing betrayals. We discuss motherhood, Ireland, judgment, how Binchy has changed the way we write and men on the wind. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maeve Binchy's novel, ‘Circle of Friends' has been adapted for the stage and is on in The Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. Aisling Kearns who plays plays Eve Malone joins Ray in studio for a chat about it.

On todays show Ray chats to some listeners about their extravant cook books collections, Lucy Hawking joins Ray to chat about her new book, we have live music from Cian Ducrot and Maeve Binchy's novel, ‘Circle of Friends' has been adapted for the stage, Aisling Kearns is in studio to tell us more.

The late Maeve Binchy has had her novel ‘Circle of Friends' adapted for the stage and it will have its world premiere at the Gaiety Theatre next month. Her husband, writer Gordon Snell joins Brendan in studio.

Kelsey and Mitzi share their fiction book recommendations. You are bound to find a book you'll love to read! Bean's Book Blog- Check out this awesome resource to find your next great read! Kelsey's Recommendations: 1. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 2. Any book by Charles Martin 3. The Will Robie Series by David Baldacci Currently reading: Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare Mitzi's Recommendations: 1. Where the Crawdad Sings - Delia Owens 2. The Girl in the Window - Renee Pawlish 3. The Secret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd 4. The Kitchen House - Kathleen Grissom 5. Any book by Maeve Binchy or John Grisham Music for this podcast is by Scott Holmes.

On the eve of this weekend's Echoes festival in Dalkey, celebrating Maeve Binchy and Irish writing, its programmer, author Henrietta McKervey, and Maeve's widower, Gordon Snell, join me to talk about the thinking behind the festival and the many ways in which Maeve's memory is being kept alive. The festival always has Maeve at its heart but each year it has a different theme. This year's theme is Celebrating Community in Contemporary Writing in Ireland. Last year's theme was “Maeve the quiet feminist”, a description she loved, says Gordon, as it was the first time anyone ever called her quiet. McKervey discusses the highlights of this weekend's festival as well as her experience of being the first winner of the Maeve Binchy UCD travel scholarship, including a hair-raising vist to Fastnet lighthouse. Snell reveals how he loves to re-read his late wife's work, which only confirms his admiration for her briliance as a storyteller: “her dialogue is so good it could be put straight on the stage”. He reminisces about their cameo roles in film adaptations of Maeve's work, usually in a restaurant or at a bar drinking cocktails served by Stephen Rea, but also in an episode of Fair City. He also discusses how he manages to write without his former partner – Maeve once described them working together in their upstairs studio at their typewriters as like two pianists performing a duet. As our interview takes place inThe Irish Times office, talk inevitably turns to Maeve's distinguished career as a journalist here. Snell reveals that his favourite article by her is I Was A Winter Sport, about a calamitous ski trip, while McKervey expresses admiration for Bincy's versatility as a writer, shifting in shade from reporting sensitively on the Zeebrugge ferry disaster to writing wittily about the British royal family. Echoes runs from October 4th till 6th in Dalkey. For ddetails, visit the website

In the latest of our One Page Punch-Up specials we asked our Patreon Chart Toppers supporters to send us one page from their work-in-progress and we gave them Orion Publishing's Group Associate Publisher Juliet Ewers, returning to the podcast (she was on episode two!). Juliet has worked with the likes of Ian Rankin, Maeve Binchy, Michael Connelly and more and she casts her expert eye over this fantastic batch of one-pagers. Mr. Stay apologises in advance for his dodgy accents in the readings...